The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

“My benefactor, you can’t say that. Being vengeful is not a good reputation when you’re a merchant.” Tingyun shook his head.

"So...you want me to give you a reason?"

"I didn't say that. I just hope that the geniuses in the great Genius Club can help me see the light at the end of the tunnel. I thank you in advance." Tingyun bowed to Chen Li.

“Even a clay figure has some temper. Consider it for the sake of your friends and bonds, how about it?” Chen Li thought for a moment and asked.

"It's acceptable. In that case, I hope the Master of Rare Items can give me some pointers. Just tell me your plans, and I will certainly live up to your expectations and teach that high and mighty Lord of Annihilation a little lesson." Tingyun narrowed her eyes.

The clay figurine still has some anger.

The inherently evil Demon Lord of Annihilation!

Your Aunt Tingyun is here!

Tingyun has a fan called the Six-Bone Folding Fan, which is a cleverly crafted item from the Craftsmanship Department.

To protect themselves from dangers during their travels, celestial merchants often carry weapons for self-defense. And this is the fan that Tingyun chose!

In her own words, it was like this: "Business people value harmony above all else. Carrying weapons can damage relationships and hinder business. This fan of mine is different. I use it to cool myself down. If I encounter someone difficult to talk to, I can fan them to calm them down. If we can sit down and talk, that's great; if not..."

"—Slap him harder, let him go somewhere cool and stay there!"

Born on a celestial ship brimming with martial virtue, Tingyun, despite her naturally gentle nature, possesses an inherent tenacity akin to that of a "hunter."

“Well said! We Xianzhou people say that if we kill someone’s whole family, then we will kill their whole family!” Bai Heng, who had been watching from the sidelines for a while, nodded in satisfaction.

In the Immortal Ship, which advocates that even a hundred generations of hatred can be avenged, what kind of Immortal Ship person are you if you don't have a strong desire for revenge?

The path of the hunter is embodied in ruthlessness, decisiveness, and revenge!

Using the arrows of today to kill future enemies is the basic operation of the Hunting Force.

What's wrong with using our current strength to avenge future grievances?

"Thank you for the compliment, Senior Bai Heng. However, I still advocate for harmony."

"Good! A smile hiding a dagger is not bad either." Bai Heng nodded again.

"I am not a woman who hides a knife behind a smile..." Tingyun tried to explain.

"Uh-huh."

"..." Tingyun felt that she couldn't explain herself clearly.

Similar to the rumors, this famous fox-fox pilot in history did indeed act unpredictably and never listened to anyone.

“My benefactor, let’s first talk about how to give that Great Lord of Annihilation a complete life.” Tingyun smiled gently, but her tone was quite resolute.

"Wow, you're so cruel! I was just thinking of catching Huanlong as a toy, and you actually want to kill it." Chen Li looked at Tingyun in surprise.

"Hmm, if we don't kill Huanlong, are we just going to keep her around for the New Year?" Bai Heng, standing next to Chen Li, asked the question that Tingyun was thinking.

"Don't be so imaginative. There are other ways to use the illusion."

"For example?" Tingyun wanted to hear what insightful opinions Chen Li had.

"Use your imagination, go all out. Just tell me your requirements, what kind of wondrous object you want me to forge is what I need to consider," Chen Li said.

"You want to forge a wondrous object for me?" Tingyun was flattered.

"It's chargeable."

"Then this young lady is also delighted, but I wonder what price she should pay?"

"You're very rich, aren't you?" Chen Li asked.

"He is quite wealthy."

"You like rare and exotic treasures, right?"

"Yes, my benefactor is interested in these things."

"From now on, you're my meal ticket! I want you to provide for me!"

"That's it?" Tingyun was somewhat surprised.

"That's it. As payment, I'll craft the magical item you've been waiting for."

"Deal. By the way, what are your requirements for the food, benefactor?" Tingyun nodded confidently.

It's just a simple meal.

"It's all right."

"Anything is fine" often means nothing is fine... Hmm, how about this, my benefactor, what's the food you've been most satisfied with lately?

"Although both Void and Abundance taste good, if I had to pick the most delicious, it would have to be Gluttony," Chen Li said after thinking for a moment.

"Gluttony, do you mean items related to the fate of gluttony? My benefactor. You are quite picky, but I am quite wealthy, and I can afford to provide these meals." Tingyun revealed a confident smile.

While it's a bit strange that he eats items destined for him, it's normal for geniuses to have some quirks.

"No, I meant the Gluttonous Star God," Chen Li corrected.

"..." Tingyun's smile froze on her face.

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Chapter 218 Bai Heng: Ting Yun might be the woman who can become your mistress! (5k)

"I told you, don't put so much pressure on yourself. I'm very easy to feed. As long as it's something rare, I can even eat a clod of dirt. Besides, I don't care about the appearance or size of my food, as long as it strengthens me." Chen Li was comforting the little fox who was frightened by him.

Ultimately, he was terrified of himself, so of course he had to comfort him.

"My benefactor has truly frightened this humble woman. If that is the case, I will do everything in my power to provide you with enough rare and precious food," Tingyun said with a sigh of relief.

After hearing about the effects of the gourmet cell artifact that Chen Li described, Ting Yun felt that Chen Li's needs were quite compatible with her profession.

Tingyun travels extensively throughout the year, and with her gentle personality and talent, she has connected trade delegations from sixteen worlds, and even renewed a reciprocal agreement with the Interstellar Peace Company. Under her strong promotion, the Xianzhou people's trade festival, "Sea Market," has become a renowned grand event across the starry seas.

Because he travels frequently for work, Tingyun has actually managed to acquire quite a few rare and precious items.

If you don't care about the condition, then it's even easier to get it.

"It's not that you'll go bankrupt. Compared to you, the Immortal Boat Alliance should be the first to go bankrupt. Your strength is still weak. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of miracles you can create with the rare artifact you possess, and what kind of surprises you can bring me."

"I will certainly not fail in my duty. If my benefactor does not mind, I have some rare treasures at home that you may take."

"Really? Come to think of it, I've always thought you had a lot of weird little things at home. It would be great if you could let me take whatever I want," Chen Li said happily.

"???" Tingyun listened to Chen Li's words, as if Chen Li had already been to her home.

Is it my own illusion?

"Speaking of which, you probably don't know where I am, do you? Here." Chen Li said, pulling down the curtain behind him, and then a familiar scene came into Tingyun's view.

The familiar decorations, the familiar scenery—it was none other than his own home.

"???"

"They say stories don't happen without coincidences, perhaps this is fate's guidance. Back when I kidnapped the Grand Diviner, I simply teleported to your home, Tingyun, and through that, I established a relationship with the higher-ups of the Immortal Ship. Then, in your courtyard, I made some unspeakable arrangements with Jingyuan..."

"Stop! My benefactor! You don't need to explain any further. If you take a fancy to any item in my home, just take it." Chen Li's explanation made Ting Yun tremble with fear.

No, my benefactor, what have you been doing all day?

It's either "committing a crime" or on the path to "committing a crime".

Are you really not the Masked Fool?

"Oh. I was originally going to tell you some interesting stories about Jing Yuan, like how Jing Yuan was..."

"My benefactor, let's talk about something related to the strange object," Tingyun said with a smile.

Although Tingyun really wanted to hear gossip, the gossip Chen Li told her was all deadly.

It's always about amusing anecdotes involving General Luofu...

Why don't you tell me some interesting stories about the Star God?

Just give me a quick death.

"Oh, a strange object... Speaking of which, when did you return to the Immortal Ship?" Chen Li asked.

“Establishing business partnerships with unfamiliar worlds is not something that can be done overnight; it takes time, perhaps three to five days, or perhaps ten days to half a month.”

“I see… Then you can continue with your own pace. Huanlong would only attempt to steal your identity when it’s in a secluded and deserted place, which would inevitably be when the merchant caravan is returning… The most crucial thing is for you to decide what kind of wonder you want to create. I have already told you everything you will encounter in the future, and the choice of where your destiny leads is now in your hands.”

As Chen Li spoke, he strolled around Ting Yun's house, taking a bite of anything that caught his eye.

Whenever she saw her precious pet "die" in Chen Li's mouth, Tingyun's eyes would involuntarily reveal a trace of heartache.

However, Tingyun looked surprised when she saw how the objects recovered after being bitten.

"My benefactor's teeth are truly remarkable, and his ability to restore objects is astonishing," Tingyun said, his eyes shining even brighter.

Although it was somewhat out of place, after seeing Chen Li's abilities, Ting Yun did have a lot of ideas for making quick money flash through her mind.

“This ability to restore objects has its limits; it needs to be used before the object breaks. So it’s difficult to make money from it,” Chen Li said, seemingly understanding Ting Yun’s thoughts.

Chen Li had previously wanted to create a wondrous artifact imbued with the power of eternity, capable of restoring the overly high-end food he had consumed.

It was later discovered that it didn't have to be so complicated; simply possessing a crystal with the "eternity" attribute could solve 80% of the problem.

If we strengthen this eternal power with star stones, we can solve 99% of the problems.