The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 1155 - 500: Artificer Prodigy, Clearance Sale

Chapter 1155: Chapter 500: Artificer Prodigy, Clearance Sale

Chen Xianwei smiled, but it didn’t reach his eyes, "You’re celebrating too early. Who’s to say I can’t take an apprentice who awakens their Heartfire within a decade in the future?"

Qi Yuan had no expectations of him, expecting anything from a madman was less reliable than counting on an intelligent Strange Spirit.

"Don’t worry about the future, focus on teaching the student you have now.

If you can’t teach the first one well, how can you expect to do any better with the second?"

Wu Zhen said, half-joking, then turned and left.

Chen Xianwei watched Wu Zhen leave with a scowl, then looked up at the sky, frowning.

"Why is there only one sun? It’s so uncomfortable to look at. If there was another, it would be much more pleasing to the eye."

Chen Xianwei grumbled to himself and headed towards Qi Yuan’s courtyard.

The vast Shen Mansion, rather than being a mere residence, was more akin to a colossal manor.

Due to the presence of supernatural beings, this world’s labor force was much more powerful, and the architecture was grander and more spectacular.

Passing through the elegant courtyard constructions, Chen Xianwei reached Qi Yuan’s location.

"Young master, today I will teach you how to refine artifacts."

Possibly due to Wu Zhen’s barbs, Chen Xianwei decided to stop telling stories and started teaching Qi Yuan artifact refining.

"Chen, maybe you should stick to telling stories. I find the stories you tell more interesting." Qi Yuan stated bluntly.

"Ah," Chen Xianwei sighed.

As expected, the madman wanted stories, not artifact refining.

He felt like he should coddle him like a child.

Thinking this, he felt a sense of hopelessness about the future, uncertain how long he would have to teach Qi Yuan.

Remembering Wu Zhen’s sarcastic comments from earlier and the lofty promises made by the family head, he couldn’t help but ask, "I heard you went to the Artifact Refining Hall and took some materials?"

"Yes, speaking of that, Chen, I have something to ask you."

"Oh? Speak freely."

"I wonder if there’s a place in Fengshan Prefecture where one can sell magic artifacts, like setting up a stall," Qi Yuan revealed his need.

He had crafted some magic artifacts that were somewhat unconventional and did not fit the standards of Ning Country.

The shops that bought artifacts typically preferred more conventional items.

Chen Xianwei was slightly taken aback: "To the west of the city there’s a Ghost Market that opens every night at the designated hour.

The Ghost Market is a melting pot of characters, attracting all sorts of people.

There, all kinds of magic artifacts are sold, and even odd organs can be found.

If you’re looking to buy magic artifacts, you can go to the Ghost Market.

But it’s not safe inside, so if you’re planning to go, try to have a Soldier Commander accompany you to ensure your safety."

"Thank you, Chen. Please continue with the lesson," Qi Yuan said.

Chen Xianwei nodded and resumed his lackluster teaching.

Qi Yuan listened intently, captivated by the lesson.

After half an hour had passed, Chen Xianwei finished teaching.

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Also, the most important thing in awakening Heartfire is your Vitality, Qi, and Spirit. If I’m not here, don’t rush into awakening it, or you may end up getting burnt," Chen Xianwei warned.

"Rest assured, Chen. I’m not that foolish, and actually, my talent for artifact refining is pretty decent," Qi Yuan said, thumping his chest with confidence.

He nearly blurted out a classic catchphrase.

No one understands artifact refining better than I do.

"I’ve already awakened my Heartfire," Qi Yuan said nonchalantly, "and I’ve even produced some magic artifacts, ready to be sold at the Ghost Market."

"Heartfire, awakened?" Chen Xianwei widened his eyes, "Wait, you’ve made magic artifacts?"

He was confused and took a moment to process.

Heartfire, awakened?

Artifacts, created?

Each piece of news was more shocking than the last.

"Chen, what do you think this is?" Qi Yuan extended his palm.

With a whoosh, a strand of white flame rose and continued to burn.

"This... This is Heartfire!" As if realizing something, Chen Xianwei blurted out without thinking, "When did you awaken it?"

"The first day you taught me, you gave me a ’Basic Artifact Refinement Method’ to practice, and I awakened the Heartfire that very night," Qi Yuan answered truthfully.

"That night?" Chen Xianwei swallowed hard.

A madman wouldn’t lie.

Which meant that Qi Yuan had awakened his Heartfire in a single day?

Using the "Basic Artifact Refinement Method."

It was as shocking as a primary school student who learned the Multiplication Table and then scored a perfect mark on a college entrance exam for mathematics.

Moreover, the awakened Heartfire was the special white variety.

Normal Heartfire was usually orange-yellow or fire-red.

Some artificers with special talents have different flame colors.

Qi Yuan’s Heartfire was white, emitting a chilling heat despite its intensity, indicating it was no ordinary flame.

"You... you were born to refine artifacts!" Chen Xianwei couldn’t help but exclaim.

Such rapid awakening of Heartfire, this kind of talent, was a natural-born seedling for artifact refining.

With proper guidance, he could aspire to become an Earth Level, or even a Sky Level Artificer.

"Show me the magic artifacts you’ve created," Chen Xianwei coughed and composed himself.

He resolved to finely sculpt Qi Yuan’s raw talent and offer suggestions for his crafted artifacts.

"Please look, Chen," Qi Yuan extended his hand, presenting a strangely shaped magic artifact.

Chen inspected the artifact, scrutinizing it closely and becoming increasingly bewildered, "What is... this?"

The shape of the magic artifact was too peculiar, looking somewhat like a weapon and somewhat like a stick.

He could not discern its grade on this artifact.

But then again, it would be strange if Qi Yuan’s first attempt at refining had produced a graded artifact.

"It’s a selfie stick," Qi Yuan replied candidly.

He had crafted quite a few magic artifacts on the first day.

Among those, the drone had to be reserved for playing the role of Shen Lin; naturally, he couldn’t show it to Chen Xianwei.

If Chen were to see the drone, how would he continue to play the role of a god?

After all, if it got out that the god was merely a son-in-law, where would the majesty of a god be?

There’s a saying: "If the crime is unknown, the fear is immeasurable."