Chapter 782 - 235: [Seeking Help] (6200)_4
"Fellow Daoist, perhaps you cannot decide, but someone can!" Nan Qiao gritted his teeth, steeled himself, and slowly said, "On the day of the lecture, your remarks received recognition—others might not know, but I do. The one who recognized you that day was an Inner Sect Disciple of our sect, surnamed Nangong, given name Sheng.
This Nangong Sheng is not only an Inner Sect Disciple but also the direct disciple of the head of the Artifact Refining Hall, highly esteemed by the elders of the Artifact Refining Hall.
Although his cultivation is not outstanding among the Inner Sect, his talent in artifact refining is top-notch, which makes his position among the Inner Sect Disciples quite prominent!
In the Artifact Refining Hall, his words carry significant weight, and generally, what he says counts.
If, if..."
"If what?" Chen Yan squinted at Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao took a deep breath: "It is rumored that Nangong Sheng is most passionate about artifact refining—I, in my family, for three generations, we have been artifact refiners. I dare say I have some unique insights into the art of artifact refining.
So, I only ask you to help introduce me, recommend me in front of Mr. Nangong Sheng—if I can gain even a fraction of his recognition, with his status and position, just one word from him, it’s merely a spot for an Outer Sect Disciple, would greatly increase my chances of being selected by the sect!"
Nan Qiao said up to this point: "I know that you have gained Mr. Nangong Sheng’s recognition, and he gave you an opportunity that day. You must have a certain influence in front of him, and he will likely listen to what you have to say."
Chen Yan listened to these flattering words but remained unchanged in expression, merely looking quietly at Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao paused for a few seconds, struggled with a look in his eyes, and then gritted his teeth and slowly said, "Since I’ve sought you out, I certainly know my manners.
If you are willing to help me, I... also have a generous gift to offer."
Chen Yan frowned, just about to refuse, when Nan Qiao already rushed to say: "My family has been managing that vein for over fifty years. Although that vein is a Fire Essence Copper Mine, in the world, everything mutually generates and restrains. While not a rich mine, compared to others, it has a unique characteristic; its Fire Essence Copper Mine contains some associated minerals, which are Li Fire Copper!"
Chen Yan raised an eyebrow at this!
"This associated Li Fire Copper Mine, though with low yield and many impurities, after fifty years of mining by my family and with my grandfather’s artifact refining skill, has been purified, impurities removed, and over decades of accumulation, a batch has been accumulated.
If you help me, my family is willing to offer ten pounds of Li Fire Copper as a reward!"
Chen Yan said nothing.
Li Fire Copper is a supremely yin material that can nourish the spiritual qi of ghosts—the Li Huo Candle in Chen Yan’s hand has this effect.
Li Fire Copper can be used as a material to refine Magical Artifacts.
Most crucially... after Chen Yan got his hands on that broken Substitute Puppet he picked up, he browsed some materials these days, especially the artifact refining notes in the jade scroll given by Nangong Sheng.
To repair the Substitute Puppet, a key main material needed is exactly Li Fire Copper!
Li Fire Copper is also one of the most important main materials for crafting Substitute Puppets.
But this thing... is expensive!
It’s certainly not something Chen Yan’s finances can afford.
Unless he drops everything and ventures back into the Sea of trees of Evil Land Mountain for a few months, then returns with the heads of some Fierce Beast Race to exchange for bounty.
"Besides Li Fire Copper, I have another item to offer."
Nan Qiao offered a jade scroll with both hands: "These are the artifact refining notes from three generations of my family—since I am seeking your introduction, this will naturally be given to you, to present to Mr. Nangong Sheng..."
Chen Yan’s heart skipped a beat.
This gesture he understood... the unique artifact refining techniques and insights of generations of their family are all here.
By entrusting it to him for forwarding to Nangong Sheng, it meant they were not at all reluctant for him to glance over it first...
This is tantamount to offering the bottom-of-the-chest artifact refining techniques of Nan Qiao’s family to him.
Moreover, it truly is the bottom-of-the-chest.
If they intend to gain Nangong Sheng’s favor, they certainly dare not hold anything back.