My Daoist partner helps me cultivate immortality

Using the energy of Geng metal to cut parts that require precision is a good choice, as it is sharper than a lathe and can improve efficiency.

Furthermore, the use of Geng metal energy does not consume spiritual energy; it is a separate system, which also reduces the consumption of spiritual energy.

That's great...

Although there is only a tiny bit of Geng metal energy, it is already useful.

In addition, after the favorability rating broke through 100, it seems that a new upper limit was unlocked. Lin Ye can see that Chu Yingying's favorability rating eventually increased to 102.

I wonder if I'll get an even better reward if I reach an even higher number.

"...Lin Ye, it's a good thing that you and your Daoist partner have a good relationship."

"I don't want to talk about you, but..."

Gongshu Yan hesitated, as if he wanted to speak.

"Focusing on weapon crafting and cultivation is the most important thing...right?"

"You really need to reduce the frequency of dual cultivation. Every time I come to you, there's a significant chance you're..."

Lin Ye's face darkened. "Please, Master, don't look at too much."

"I didn't watch much!"

A faint blush crossed Gongshu Yan's face as he gritted his teeth and said, "In short, the pleasures of the land are no match for weapon forging!"

Lin Ye nodded: "Master is right."

If it weren't for his exceptional dual cultivation skills...

That definitely requires reducing the frequency.

But there is no if.

Given Lin Ye's current level of energy, he felt he could easily try finding a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator as a partner.

Gongshu Yan's expression suddenly became a little strange.

By the way, since Lin Ye also agrees that a life of pleasure is not as good as weapon crafting, then this leads to a question...

"Lin Ye, between your Daoist partner and your master, who do you think is more important?"

Gongshu Yan suddenly asked this question.

Lin Ye almost lost his footing and fell off the flying sword.

The true colors are revealed!

What a deadly question!

Lin Ye pondered for a moment and said, "I respect my master more than anyone else, but because my master's current thought is not to fall in love, I have no way to love my master."

"I love my Daoist partners more than anyone else, but at the same time, I also hold them in high esteem... if I had to sum it up..."

Gongshu Yan coughed lightly: "Ahem... there's nothing wrong with the analysis."

“I also know that you understand the importance of respecting teachers and the Way.”

Although that is what is said.

Rational thinking tells Gongshu Yan that this answer is correct.

But I always feel like I've overlooked something, like love... Am I not capable of receiving my apprentice's love? Conversely, if I change my perspective, will I be able to?

On the flying sword, Gongshu Yan fell into deep thought for a long time.

She has no romantic experience, so this question is quite profound.

Fangshi.

Wanbao Tower.

This is Lin Ye's second time here.

Upon hearing that Gongshu Yan was visiting, the Foundation Establishment cultivators whom they had met at the banquet came to greet him, and then they saw Lin Ye following beside him.

He smiled and said, "Young friend Lin, congratulations on becoming Fellow Daoist Gongshu's disciple!"

"You're incredibly lucky! Go ask around in all thirteen kingdoms, and everyone knows this weapon-forging genius!"

Gongshu Yan muttered to himself, unconvinced, "My apprentice is a genius too."

Lin Ye smiled and said, "I'm benefiting from my master's influence... Deacon Sun, I'm planning to sell some high-quality low-grade spiritual artifacts. May I meet your appraiser?"

Deacon Sun said solemnly, "Young friend Lin, of course I will personally make the appraisal!"

"You may not know this, but your works are now being sought after by many people at high prices!"

How many do you have, young friend?

"100."

"..."

A look of surprise flashed across Deacon Sun's eyes. Is this young friend a humanoid machine? Doesn't he get tired?

He secretly calculated and said, "That's quite a lot. You're truly a remarkable young friend! To be honest, the highest price offered on the black market has reached 200 low-grade spirit stones."

"But such a large influx of goods into the market will definitely lower prices. Our Wanbaolou is willing to buy them at 50 low-grade spirit stones per piece."

Gongshu Yan crossed his arms and said with dissatisfaction, "That's too little, give me more."

"...If you give us all 100 of them to sell, we are willing to buy them for 60 low-grade spirit stones."

"Still too few."

Before Lin Ye could speak, her master was already pressing her for an answer.

Deacon Sun said with some helplessness and pain, "If we can sell it at a higher price, we will pay 20% of the difference to young friend Lin... This is the greatest sincerity I can offer."

Lin Ye nodded: "It's a pleasure to cooperate, Deacon Sun."

"Also, I need some materials for a high-grade first-rank spiritual weapon. Could you prepare 20 pieces for me?"

Gongshu Yan nodded: "The material prices will remain the same as before, and no overcharging is allowed."

Deacon Sun said in surprise, "Fellow Daoist Gongshu is joking, of course!"

"Young friend, you're already a high-level weapon refiner? That's truly... worthy of being Fellow Daoist Gongshu's disciple!"

The transaction was completed quickly.

Deacon Sun handed a token to Lin Ye: "I've opened a token for you. Excluding the cost of the materials, there are 45 mid-grade spirit stones left in here."

"The materials will be delivered to your residence soon. Where do you live, young friend?"

No. 13, Raincoat Lane.

"This... Raincoat Alley is such a remote place?" Deacon Sun sensed a business opportunity. "With your assets, young friend, it's not safe to keep them in such a place, is it? Haven't you considered moving?"

Lin Ye nodded: "I'd like to live closer to my master. Do you have any rooms available?"

"This might be a little difficult... Let me check."

After a while, Deacon Sun returned and said, "It's like this, fellow Daoist, we do have real estate for that small courtyard, but there are very few available."

"The price may be relatively high."

"However... if you are willing to reach a deeper cooperation with Wanbaolou, we can provide you with free accommodation," Steward Sun said mysteriously, trying to entice you.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Deep Collaboration

"Deep cooperation? Could you please elaborate on how deep that cooperation is?"

Deacon Sun was unaware that Lin Ye was quietly driving away.

He explained, "After cooperating with Wanbaolou, as a first-grade advanced weapon refiner, you will have a certain quota of advanced spiritual weapons every month, which you need to sell to us first."

"This cooperation model has three different levels."

"Firstly, three high-level spiritual artifacts must be submitted each month."

"Secondly, six items per month; thirdly, nine items per month."

"The higher the level of the contract, the better the benefits."

“These three contracts can only be signed by cultivators who have the qualifications to become second-grade weapon refiners. As for your request, young friend, I will make the decision. There is no need for testing!” Steward Sun said with a smile. “I trust Fellow Daoist Gongshu’s judgment.”

"Deacon Sun, are there any specific terms? I'd like to see them."

"Wait a moment, my friend."

Deacon Sun went and found the specific terms.

Lin Ye finished reading the contents.

The difference in treatment between different levels is huge...

The third-tier contract includes all monthly food expenses, reimbursement for travel expenses, and a 20% discount on refining materials...

There is a considerable amount of gray income.

It can save him a lot of expenses.

The first and second tier contracts do not include these provisions at all.

It's far from that.

That makes sense, as most first-grade weapon refiners simply don't have the hand speed to complete the requirements of a third-tier contract.

Lin Ye could create those spirit artifacts that barely met the standards for high-grade spirit artifacts to make up the numbers, mere indicators...

This is no big deal!

Deacon Sun said, "Young friend, you are only at the fifth level of Qi Refining. It must be quite difficult for you to refine high-level spiritual artifacts... My suggestion is to choose the first or second tier of contract."

Lin Ye said, "Thank you for your suggestion, senior. I'll choose the third option."

Hear the words.

Deacon Sun was somewhat shocked.

The requirements of the third-tier contract are so high that even a highly skilled first-grade advanced weapon refiner would have to spend half of their day refining weapons just to barely complete it.

This is the version prepared for hardcore gamers.

In reality, it is only suitable for Qi Refining Stage 9 players who need to save money to buy Foundation Establishment Pills.

This is no longer a matter of willpower; can a body at the fifth level of Qi Refining really withstand it?

"Young friend Lin, you are truly confident!"

Steward Sun gave Gongshu Yan a look, hoping she would persuade her good disciple.

Gongshu Yan's mind was blank; he did not understand.

"What are you looking at? It's only nine pieces a month. My apprentice can definitely do it. Don't worry."

Deacon Sun had no choice but to put on a warm smile.

Facing a third-grade weapon refiner, how could he dare to say no?

"I see. Young friend, you have amazing perseverance! Please carefully review the breach of contract clauses before we sign the contract."

Lin Ye finished reading the contract and nodded.

If the debtor defaults, the weapon refiner will be held accountable and imprisoned, forced to refine weapons to repay the debt.

Holy crap, box.

However, he confirmed that there were no other requirements besides meeting the targets.

You can sign, you can sign.

“Oh, right.” Gongshu Yan raised an eyebrow.

“I signed a similar contract back then, and I felt that your priority purchase price was too low, much lower than the market price.”

"Now that things have come to this, I can't let my apprentice suffer another loss."

"We'll go by whatever the market price is, Steward Sun, you can make the decision, right?"

Steward Sun broke out in a cold sweat.

"Senior Gongshu, we also need to achieve results..."