Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 258: Rare Treasures
After not seeing her for a while, Jiao Ru had lost a lot of weight.

He used to be a nimble fat man, but now... he's a burly man with a full beard.

Pig (亥)

It's somewhat overrated.

Unless the Pig in the Twelve Mansions is a wild boar, strong and black, then Jiao Ru is a more suitable match.

"I never expected you would come back."

Zhu Ju walked slowly forward, saying as he went:
"how?"

"Not adapting well to life outside of Shenjing?"

"What can't someone like me adapt to?" Hai Zhu Jiao Ru shook his head, sighing with a complex expression.

"However, once you're in the martial world, you're not in control of your own destiny. Unless you hide your identity, you'll never have peace in this life."

"Ah……"

"I don't mind going into hiding, but there are still some unresolved matters in the capital and some grudges that haven't been settled."

His eyes narrowed, and a hint of hatred flashed across his face.

Tiger!

Dog (戌狗)

There are others.

"Even someone as easygoing as you, fatso, couldn't stand it. It seems those people really went too far." Zhu Ju glanced at him.
"Don't die."

The two had a good relationship, even friends, but Zhu Ju always kept in mind that he was just a passerby in this world.

I never interfere in the cause and effect of others.

"Haha..." Jiao Ru laughed loudly upon hearing this:

"With these words from you, Master, even if I die, it will be worth it. I will trouble you to recite the Rebirth Mantra for me then."

"This way!"

"The Imperial Workshop was originally part of the Military Equipment Bureau, which specialized in manufacturing weapons, armor, bows and crossbows and other equipment."

He explained:

"Later, His Majesty... the late emperor separated some skilled craftsmen from the Military Equipment Academy and established the Imperial Workshop to make all sorts of things for him."

"Porcelain, hairpins, bracelets, gold and silver ware, etc."

Emperor Chong'an commissioned the creation of twelve golden statues comparable to Vajra statues, thus adding to the foundation of the Great Qi royal family.

This matter can be considered as having done good without being wrong.

However, it is true that he was extravagant and indulged in pleasure, and many craftsmen in the Imperial Workshops served only him.

Many officials have written letters criticizing this, but as for the outcome...

It's just a matter of preparing more food in the prison.

"That old bastard Lu Gong comes from a family of weapon refiners. He committed a crime and went to jail, but he was spared because of his skills."

"arrive!"

The Imperial Workshop was located in the Mingqi Workshop of the 108 Wards of Shenjing.

Many artisans lived here, and the area also produced most of the tools and implements of the 108 Wards of Shenjing.

From kitchen spoons, knives, and iron pots to various exquisite porcelain pieces and rare jade artifacts, everything is included.

From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a constant stream of knocking and tapping sounds.

"Lord Jiao!"

"Immortal Master Ziju!"

"Please come in, please come in quickly!"

Upon entering the Imperial Workshops, an official dressed in a fifth-rank court robe immediately greeted him with a fawning expression.
"I have already received the news. Recently, all of Lu Gong's duties have been postponed, and the Immortal Master's affairs will be given priority."

"Lu Gong!"

"Are you deaf?"

The official, who had been fawning over the two men, immediately turned around and began to shout at them, his face full of impatience.

"Why haven't you come and paid your respects to Lord Jiao and Immortal Master Ziju yet?"

"Lord Jiao, Master Ziju... Immortal Master." Lu Gong was short and stocky, his left eye was cloudy and he was blind. He carried a heavy hammer in his right hand, which he did not put down even when he was paying his respects. His first impression was that he was clumsy.

But he was the top weapon-refining master in the Imperial Workshop.

"Master Lu."

Zhu Ju returned the greeting, took out the broken finger sheath he had obtained from Eunuch Qu, and handed it over:

"Please take a look at this item."

"Hmm..." Lu Gong's previously lifeless right eye suddenly lit up, and he took the finger cot and gently stroked it:

“The Skull Finger Gloves, I know this rare treasure. Since it’s broken, it seems its owner is dead.”

"Not bad." Zhu Ju nodded.
"Master Lu, could you reforge this item?"

"Reforge?" Lu Gong looked up, his face showing surprise:

"Once a rare treasure is shattered, it cannot be reforged. The only thing that can be done is to extract the source stones inside and imbue other weapons with spirituality."

"Originium?" Jiao Ru asked curiously.
"what is this?"

Lu Gong shook his head without speaking, took the broken finger cot to the anvil, and smashed it down hard with a heavy hammer.

"Boom!"

The ground shook.

This power...

Grandmaster of the First Rank!

Moreover, he was a Grandmaster of the First Rank with profound knowledge and experience. Jiao Ru raised his eyebrows slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

"that's it."

After smashing the finger cot, Lu Gong picked up some small crystal fragments and placed them on a plate to show the others.

"No one knows where Originium comes from. In any case, it has existed since ancient times and coexists with certain divine weapons."

"Originium can imbue weapons with a spirit. When nurtured daily by martial arts masters with their martial will, they will become extraordinary treasures with special abilities."

"Tsk..." Jiao Ru clicked her tongue lightly.
"I never imagined that this is how the extraordinary treasure came to be."

Zhu Ju took the source stone, lowered his head to look at it, his eyes flashing with a faint halo, and everything in his eyes changed.

Dong Xuan Lingmu!

This was a spiritual eye technique he obtained in Fengyue Valley, which allowed him to see all kinds of spiritual things in the world.

but……

It is impossible to see through the special nature of Originium.

"Origin Stones are rare, therefore the world's most precious treasures are few and far between," Lu Gong said.

"Only after one rare treasure is shattered and source stones are extracted from it can there be a chance to refine other rare treasures."

"so……"

"The number of rare treasures has remained unchanged."

“It can imbue weapons with a spirit.” Zhu Ju pondered for a moment, then flipped his hand and took out the Vertical and Horizontal Blade:

"Is this knife suitable?"

Lu Gong took the Horizontal and Vertical Blade, held it in his hand, and waved it lightly. A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

"This knife..." "What a strange forging method."

He stared at the blade, his brows furrowed, then exerted a slight force with his five fingers, and a glint of light appeared on the surface of the blade.

"Om..."

The sword flashed.

next moment.

The Horizontal and Vertical Blade shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye, until it became a throwing knife the size of a palm.

"what?"

"how come?"

"..."

Jiao Ru looked surprised, and even the well-informed officials of the Imperial Workshops were astonished.

Zhu Ju then looked at Lu Gong.

This person has no true essence or magical power within their body, yet they can change the size of the Vertical and Horizontal Blade simply by using the art of weapon forging.

amazing!
He truly deserves to be called the top craftsman in the Imperial Workshops.

"Ziju is an immortal."

Lu Gong's single eye shone brightly, and his voice trembled:
"How was this substance made?"

Born into a family of weapon refiners, he had seen countless rare treasures, but he had never seen such a weapon-refining method.

simply……

It doesn't seem to be a product of this world.

"Master Lu, how this item was refined is not important," Zhu Ju said, pointing to the source stone.

"Can it be used?"

“This…” Lu Gong hesitated for a moment before nodding:
"it should be OK."

“However, Immortal Master Ziju, your weapon is already quite unique, there is no need to add more source stones.”

"Let's add it," Zhu Ju said with a smile, waving his hand.

"I also want to see what it will eventually become."

With his current cultivation level and strength, even a top-grade magic weapon can hardly provide any useful assistance.

However, if it can become a magic weapon, it can still be used to protect oneself.

Having used the Horizontal and Vertical Blade for so many years, Zhu Ju was reluctant to relegate it to the sidelines and naturally wanted to give it a try.

"Master Lu."

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Ju asked:

"Can a rare treasure be forged simply by having source stones?"

"Yes." Lu Gong nodded.
“By refining Originium into weapons using special methods, the weapons will develop a spirituality. Through the nurturing of martial arts will, new treasures will be born in as little as two or three hundred years or as little as one or two decades.”

"The better the quality of the weapon itself and the more spiritual energy it possesses, the faster the treasure will take shape."

It still needs nurturing?

And it took so long.

Zhu Ju's expression remained unchanged, but he sighed helplessly in his heart.

He had originally planned to investigate what rare treasures existed in the world and try to acquire them, but now it seems that this plan can be put on hold for the time being.

"These are not secrets, but rare treasures are limited in the world, so not many people know about them."

Lu Gong grinned:

"Without Originium, knowing this is useless."

"Master Lu," Zhu Ju asked.
"How long will it take to refine the Originium into it?"

"It's hard to say," Lu Gong shook his head.
"It might take a month or two, or it might take a year or two. The last time I refined a rare treasure was more than ten years ago, and it took me almost a year back then."

"Old Lu." Jiao Ru stepped forward, put her arm around his shoulder, and whispered in his ear:

"Do you want to leave the Imperial Workshops?"

"Once a craftsman, always a craftsman, and your descendants will all be craftsmen. You don't want that, do you?"

?

Lu Gong's expression changed slightly.

"Master Ziju is the tutor of the Duke of Fuguo, and a favorite of the Emperor," Jiao Ru said with a smile.
"Do a good job. If you can satisfy Daoist Ziju, restoring your freedom will be a piece of cake."

Lu Gong's breathing gradually became rapid.

Whether he can regain his freedom is irrelevant, but he has married and had children over the years and started a family.

child……

This can't go on!

*
*
*
main world.

As Yunjing Island follows the sea route that has been traversed dozens of times over the centuries, everything seems unchanged.

But the change has already happened.

As the head of the Yan family announced his seclusion to break through to the Golden Core realm, the atmosphere on the entire island changed.

Everyone is waiting for the results.

"Boom!"

"Dong dong!"

There was a rapid knock on the door.

Zhu Ju, who was resting and admiring the scenery under the pavilion, frowned, then waved his long sleeves, and the courtyard gate opened by itself.

"Could it be Fellow Daoist Zhu Ju?"

A monk with a pointed mouth, monkey-like cheeks, and a three-inch beard walked in, clasping his hands in a respectful bow:
"My name is Yu Lou. I have chosen a place to live nearby. From now on, we will be neighbors. Let's get to know each other better."

"Fellow Daoist Yu." Zhu Ju stood up.
"excuse me."

Yu Lou was tall and thin, yet he wore very baggy clothes, which gave him a very incongruous appearance.

However, upon closer inspection, the garment is a very high-quality ceremonial robe, which makes sense.

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Zhu is skilled in weapon crafting?"

Yu Lou's eyes flickered:

"I wonder if you could craft a few magical artifacts for me? I have a fishing net that can catch spirit fish."

"Since I am a weapon refiner, I naturally accept all kinds of weapon refining business," Zhu Ju said with a smile.
"I wonder what grade of magic weapon you need to refine, and what spiritual materials you require? That would help me estimate the price."

"No, no," Yu Lou waved his hand and said:
"My magical artifact is made with a unique secret formula. When it is placed in water, it will attract spirit fish to come and swim in. No one else has ever seen it before."

"If you obtain my secret recipe, fellow Daoist, will you ever have to worry about not having enough business?"

"Two thousand spirit stones. Fellow Daoist, just give me two thousand spirit stones and help me refine three sets of fishing nets, and I will tell you this secret recipe."

?

"I'm sorry." Zhu Ju's expression was strange.
"If I've heard correctly, I'm here to forge a magical artifact for you, and I'm even going to give you spirit stones?"

“That’s right.” Yu Lou nodded.
"That's it."

"Fellow Daoist, take care and don't see me off." Zhu Ju picked up his teacup.

"No!" Yu Lou waved his hand.
"I've heard that you own a shop called Jiupinju. We'll be neighbors from now on, could you give me a discount?"

(End of this chapter)