The Legend of Fangren

Chapter 159 Buying and Selling

One thing at a time, the reason why this piece of metal aroused Lao Gang's suspicion was that he couldn't directly determine what the metal was based on his years of experience.

However, even after years of crafting, this situation does exist, because strictly speaking, the classification of metal types becomes increasingly vague at higher levels.

Low-grade metals are largely similar, so it's easy to categorize them by name. However, at higher grades, some metals begin to exhibit diverse characteristics. Even similar metals with the same properties can have drastically different uses due to variations in their properties.

Some seemingly unrelated metals may have the same uses due to their similar properties.

This really tests a weapon refiner's practical application skills.

After Lao Gang examined it, everyone saw a bead of cold sweat on his forehead. Then, he nervously said to Fang Shi, "You've hit the jackpot this time. This metal is very likely a high-grade metal mined from outside the realm. Although it doesn't have any special properties, as a metal, it's hard enough and light enough, and it doesn't have an overly strong attraction property. It's practically the ultimate enhanced version of a low-grade metal."

Such metal is considered useless among high-level cultivators, and the weapons forged from it are like blank slates compared to those high-level Xuan weapons. However, this also makes it usable by low-level cultivators. Such material is highly sought after by families and sects that value their younger generations.

The reason Lao Gang was nervous was because the item was quite valuable, and he was afraid that the metal seller would find out that this young man had gotten it for a bargain and then come looking for it back, which would cause a conflict.

"Anyone who can possess such a piece of metal must be someone of extraordinary status or cultivation. You've gotten a great deal, so don't be too ostentatious. I'll forge your weapon, so just keep your joy to yourself and don't tell anyone else."

"Thank you for your concern, Master Gang. I know what to do with good stuff. I understand the basics of venturing out into the world."

Little did Fang Shi know, he was secretly laughing to death. The person who could possess such a metal was indeed extraordinary, after all, it was something that the Lord of the Li Huo Palace had taken a liking to and brought back.

"Alright, this main material is enough to make a mystical artifact. How's the collection of the other items going? We already have the wood beads. Miss Luo's element is extremely Yin, so we don't need many water and fire elements; just buy some. As for the remaining earth element crystal core, have you found it?"

"I have this." Luo He immediately rummaged through his package, but suddenly felt a slight coolness on his cheek.

Fang Shi held an oval piece of green jade in his hand and pressed it against her cheek: "I've been busy these past few days and forgot to tell you, I have one of these too."

Old Gang recognized it at a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, it's actually Qing Shuang Jade, and it's as big as my palm!"

"How's this material? Is it suitable?" Fang Shi asked both Lao Gang and Luo He.

Luo He nodded immediately, her eyes shining as she stared at the Qing Shuang Yu. She kept looking at Wu Jin and back at him, too busy to take a moment to catch her breath.

Lao Gang said, "It would be best to have this piece of jade. The texture of jade is several times gentler than that of crystal cores. Miss Luo's zodiac sign is extremely yin, and she needs a good piece of soil to neutralize and buffer it."

"Ah, that's wonderful."

Led by the junior aunt, the group of senior and junior sisters sighed with mixed feelings. Some were envious, while others were very envious. Only the junior aunt jumped up and wailed, grabbing Fang Shi's collar and crying, "Why didn't you take this out a few days ago? Even if you sold it to me, I would have bought it!"

"Come on, you don't have the money to buy it."

Besides, Fang Shi had genuinely forgotten about this thing. If he hadn't rummaged through his belongings last night and found a bunch of odds and ends, he probably wouldn't have remembered until Lao Gang reminded him.

Besides, you can't just have one mystical weapon. Look at your older brother, his master had a bunch of gourds that weren't even his natal mystical weapons, but he still used them with incredible skill.

Old Gang also said, "Miss Qu, don't blame him. Your zodiac sign is Yin Wood, which is inherently incompatible with Earth. Using jade that is too gentle is actually not good, as it can easily cause the Wood energy to stagnate in the Earth, disrupting the balance of Qi."

Qu Mei then pouted and sullenly moved to the side. Her eyes swept over Luo He, the pampered fellow, and she immediately became angry again.

Once upon a time, both of them were cared for by Fang Shi like children, but after regaining their senses, they became completely different.

If she had lost those memories, it would have been fine, at least she wouldn't have felt a sense of loss. But she remembered them, and they were very vivid in her mind. While feeling ashamed, she also felt a little nostalgic for the feeling of being cared for and looked after.

Qu Mei sighed inwardly, not knowing what was wrong with her. She just couldn't help but feel a vague expectation when she saw how good Fang Shi was to Luo He. However, this feeling was very secretive and was still deeply buried in her heart, only occasionally surfacing to cause trouble.

To be honest, whenever those little thoughts of hers came to mind, Qu Mei felt a pang of grievance, like a child who had fallen out of favor.

What are you thinking about? I'm that guy's junior aunt, I need to show some of my elder's authority.

After comforting herself, Qu Mei finally calmed down.

The two people beside him were completely unaware, as they were currently having a heated discussion with Lao Gang about the crafting plan for the mystical weapon.

Unexpectedly, a person suddenly walked in from outside the door. He was very tall and big, and all the other girls present turned pale when they saw him. It was Huang Ying, the eldest daughter of the Huang family.

Two stewards and attendants followed her, muttering, "Miss, I really saw it just now. It was the gold item that this boy brought in. It's the kind that your eldest sister told us to look for when we left home."

The steward glanced at it again, becoming even more certain: "That's right, it's this kind of metal. It's light and has no mystical energy, making it perfect for the eldest sister's son to use as a mystical weapon."

"Okay." Huang Ying nodded and looked at Fang Shi.

Fang Shi had expected a typical scene of someone robbing him of his belongings, but to his surprise, Huang Ying smiled gently and started to get close to him: "Little brother, do you remember me?"

"I remember—" Fang Shi's gaze shifted slightly downwards, but he quickly returned to his normal gaze after noticing the dangerous scrutiny from his junior aunt and He Zi, and answered.

Huang Ying noticed his little gesture, smiled inwardly, and already had it all figured out. She casually swayed her sexy body, ready to easily conquer this little brother.

Unexpectedly, Fang Shi immediately said, "But I already have a use for this metal, so I cannot sell it."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ying's gaze quickly swept over Luo He and Qu Mei, who were standing very close to Fang Shi. She immediately understood and thought to herself that this little brother was quite lucky with women.

"Since that's the case, I won't insist. But if there's anything left, I hope you'll come to me, little brother. I'm happy to spend money on it!"

As she spoke, she winked at Fang Shi, as if conveying some unseen meaning that could easily stir the boy's heart.

She exudes such a strong aura of wealth, making one wish they could skip decades of hard work.

After Huang Ying left with her people, Qu Mei gave the guy a light punch without saying a word: "You naughty junior nephew, your eyes are really looking dishonest."

Luo He, standing to the side, earnestly chimed in, "That's right, that's right."

"How can you blame me?" Fang Shi defended himself. "It's like metal. The greater the quality and the higher the grade, the stronger the attraction. I can't resist it."

, 7

"Hmm, you really are a genius at weapon crafting. You've mastered it so quickly." Old Gang nodded in agreement.

Other girls: Ha, men.