My Daoist partner helps me cultivate immortality

Lin Ye struck up a conversation with the weapon refiner in front of him.

The other person turned around and sneered:

"Opening ceremony? That's for showing off to outsiders. I heard the president here is more practical, so the level certification started early."

"Moreover, the news was not widely publicized, so people who come to get certified now don't have to wait too long in line."

"I see, thank you, fellow Daoist!"

Lin Ye nodded.

So, the Refiners' Guild is actually quite a sophisticated organization now.

It seems pretty good compared to other organizations of its kind.

From ancient times to the present, and even into the cyber age ten thousand years from now, the nature of this guild-like organization has remained almost unchanged, and its stability is astonishing.

Even tracing back to Lin Ye's hometown, Earth—the medieval boatmen's guild and the modern bar association were not much different in terms of organizational form.

Its main function was to rank people by seniority.

However, since queuing was just a waste of time, the weapon refiners around decided to have some industry exchanges instead.

Judging from their cultivation levels, the people before and after Lin Ye were all there to get certified as intermediate-level first-grade weapon refiners.

One person complained:

"The rent has gone up again, and we can barely afford it anymore."

"Yeah, I was thinking of asking the guild if they had any accommodations, but their attitude was so bad."

"Sigh, let's cut back on expenses."

Lin Ye frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"It hasn't affected me yet...maybe it's too remote!"

"Even in the most remote alleys, the Qingyang Sect's law enforcement officers have been going back to inform people about the rent increase these past few days. Trust me."

"Where do you live, fellow Daoist?"

Lin Ye said, "I am not far from the Huisu Market."

"Oh, it's so remote?"

Several weapon refiners looked at Lin Ye with a mocking gaze, but it quickly disappeared.

"If this keeps up, I'm going to become your neighbor."

"Yes, I really can't afford the rent, and I still need to buy materials."

Lin Ye laughed and said, "It just so happens that the house next door has become available."

"Okay! I'll go ask tomorrow. We'll be neighbors soon."

The other weapon refiners looked at the two with pity.

A dignified mid-level first-grade weapon refiner is forced to live in the most remote place in the Three Hundred Alleys...

The weapon refiner who was moving patted Lin Ye on the shoulder, acting as if they were already familiar neighbors.

Lin Ye said, "But I'm also planning to move..."

"Huh? You're moving again?"

"Are there even more remote places?"

Everyone was shocked.

Actually, we're planning to move to a better place.

The group of people were stunned for a moment, but their expressions quickly became tense.

"With the rent for the Qingyang Sect so expensive these days, Fellow Daoist really knows how to pick your time!"

Do you have any spirit stones?

The monk who wanted to move to Raincoat Alley felt as if he had been suddenly doused with cold water while walking down the street: "Don't go too far!"

Chapter 18 Wow, young people these days

The Refiner Guild has gathered a lot of people, most of whom are intermediate and advanced first-grade refiners.

This place is outrageous.

Don't let those in the early stages of Qi Refining enter the arena!

Their method of stopping people was simple: there was a jade ruler at the entrance to measure cultivation level, and those below the fourth level of Qi Refining were not allowed to enter.

Even with all the screening criteria already in place, the queue for the assessment on the first floor was still incredibly long.

Lin Ye was very fortunate.

I almost fell for it!

If I hadn't just taken the Qi Refining Pill...

They were all stopped outside because their cultivation level was insufficient!

Having a higher level of cultivation is definitely an advantage.

It's convenient to go anywhere.

Lin Ye quickly became acquainted with several weapon refiners in the area and learned that the rent in all the alleys would double next month, and those with the bloodline of exotic beasts would have to pay double again.

Raincoat Alley hasn't received any notification yet, probably just because it's too remote.

The rent increase is way too much.

Moreover, it blatantly discriminates against those with the bloodline of alien beasts.

Fortunately, Lin Ye is already considering moving.

It would be best to move to a place where we don't have to pay rent to the Qingyang Sect.

Smaller organizations located in the Qingyang Sect's territory are essentially subletting, and their land prices will definitely rise along with the others this time. Larger organizations like the Weapon Refiners Guild, on the other hand, have probably bought their own land, which might be better for them.

In addition, Lin Ye overheard the follow-up story of the exquisite low-level spiritual artifact he had created.

Currently, the price on the black market has been driven up to over 60 low-grade spirit stones per stone!

It's incredible that it's a low-level spiritual artifact.

Lin Ye felt that he could make another batch of goods and take the opportunity to meet market demand.

Haha, low-level magical artifacts are so profitable.

I'm not going to bother making high-level magical artifacts!

There are still two months until the entrance examination for the Qingyang Sect, and this premium will continue during this period.

The "mysterious weapon refiner" Lin Ye, who created it, is also envied by everyone as the richest low-level weapon refiner.

Lin Ye touched his empty purse and his lips twitched.

"Rumor has it that this weapon refiner immediately bought healing pills after making money, so what the onlookers saw was not his true strength."

"Some say he completely healed his injuries and is at least a second-grade weapon refiner at the Foundation Establishment stage."

"I see, no wonder the technology is so amazing!"

Hearing the speculations about his identity, Lin Ye fell silent for a moment.

Reasonable and well-founded.

I almost believed it myself!

Why not say it's a third or fourth rank? That would be closer to the truth.

The weapon refiner beside him said enviously, "No wonder you've made a fortune, fellow Daoist; you've actually gotten involved with Wanbaolou..."

When the crowd saw the token at Lin Ye's waist, they all gathered around.

Wanbaolou is a powerful force with significant influence across half of the Eastern Divine Continent. It's hard to imagine that someone at the mid-stage of Qi Refining could be associated with them.

A senior weapon refiner quietly joined the conversation, even though he had initially disdained to participate in the discussion among the intermediate weapon refiners.

But upon hearing the name Wanbaolou, he was unconsciously drawn in, and upon seeing the token, he glanced at Lin Ye with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

"A guest elder token from Wanbaolou, and a high-ranking one at that! Are you perhaps from a prominent family, fellow Daoist?"

Lin Ye humbly replied, "It was just a matter of chance."

A weapon refiner asked curiously, "What's with the silver sheen on the token?"

"A golden sheen indicates that the token is in the hands of the original owner, a silver sheen indicates that the right to use it has been authorized by the original owner to be transferred to an acquaintance, and a red sheen will be released if the original owner has died."

The advanced weapon refiner explained to everyone, "Many powerful forces use tokens like this to prevent cultivators from taking advantage of the chaos."

"I see, I've learned something new!"

"As expected of a senior."

"Hehe, it's nothing... But congratulations, fellow Daoist, on gaining the favor of a master."

Lin Ye laughed and said, "I was just lucky."

"Did Lord Gongshu give you the token?"

A soft cry.

The staff member who was supposed to be maintaining order next to the line came over and asked.

The staff member was a beautiful female nun. Her cheongsam was perfectly tailored at the waist, with smooth lines. Her gait was graceful, like a willow swaying in the wind. The most wonderful thing was the slits on both sides of the cheongsam. The slits were neither too high nor too low, subtle and restrained. They just aroused some kind of imagination, but then stopped abruptly at the right moment.

In the cultivation world, even the front desk job of a large organization requires good looks.

The average appearance of cultivators is quite good, and this one, like Lin Ye, is one of the best-looking among cultivators, which is quite rare.

"Is there a problem?"

"Hello, my name is Pang Lu, and I am an admirer of Lord Gongshu."

"The Wanbaolou Senior Guest Token should only be possessed by Lord Gongshu in our branch."

"Moreover, I smelled the unique fragrance of Lord Gongshu on you, fellow Daoist. What exactly did you do?"

Lin Ye glanced at Pang Lu.

She was just a first-grade high-level weapon refiner. Gongshu Yan would probably consider weapon refiners of this level as weeds.

Lin Ye said in a low voice, "I only obtained a magical artifact for self-defense from Senior Gongshu."

The other party was startled and used a secret sound transmission technique to whisper, "A third-grade one?"

Lin Ye remained silent.

Pang Lu's face showed extreme envy: "How wonderful, Lord Gongshu actually favors you so much..."

"Fellow Daoist, may I have the opportunity to examine the spiritual weapon that Lord Gongshu gave you?"

Pang Lu whispered, "The third-grade spiritual artifact that you made is not yet available for sale. I really want to see it as soon as possible. I'm so eager to see it."

"reject."

"Don't be so quick to refuse, fellow Daoist!"

"Let me take a look, and I'll give you this number."

Pang Lu held up a number, and Lin Ye confirmed it repeatedly, discovering that she was actually willing to offer two mid-grade spirit stones.

"I don't think you understand."

"It's just for viewing!"

"It's not that I don't want to show you, actually, the magical artifact she gave me is..."

Lin Ye whispered something in her ear, and Pang Lu's face immediately turned red.

"Got it? Go back now."

"No...even so, I want to see it!"

"abnormal."

"Please don't say that, I just admire the technique! I'll pay for it, please!"