Pushing open the shop door, Xu Yi walked inside.
Upon seeing Xu Yi, the shopkeeper let out a delighted "Oh!" and personally came to greet him.
"Master Xu, welcome, welcome!"
Xu Yi smiled lightly. "Shopkeeper, I'm here to trouble you again."
"You're too kind. Serving you is my greatest honor," the shopkeeper said cheerfully. "The six Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pills you requested have arrived. Please have a look."
He handed over a pill bottle.
Xu Yi took it in his hand. He didn't need to verify anything—the system notification had already sounded.
With a faint smile, Xu Yi put away the bottle.
"Shopkeeper, as agreed, one mid-tier Magical Artifact for one Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pill. I'll give you six mid-tier Magical Artifacts."
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly.
Over the past decade, Xu Yi had operated under this identity in the city. Although he tried his best to avoid socializing,
buying Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pills and artifact crafting materials still required him to appear in person.
Fortunately, with the hundredfold reward system, his purchasing volume was very small and wouldn't arouse suspicion.
Otherwise, even if he had enough Spirit Stones, he might have been forced to flee.
This shopkeeper was someone Xu Yi had deliberately cultivated a relationship with over the years.
He was the same middle-aged owner Xu Yi had met the very first time he visited. The Demon Scorpion Tails Xu Yi hunted were all sold here.
Now, however, Xu Yi had changed his appearance, and the shopkeeper no longer recognized him.
This man ran an honest and principled business, which was why Xu Yi chose him for long-term cooperation.
At first, Xu Yi could buy Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pills from him at a markup. But eventually, even the shopkeeper couldn't get any more.
Now, with Xu Yi's Artifact Smithing Technique at the minor achievement stage, he could skillfully refine mid-tier Magical Artifacts.
Although his materials were locally sourced, his creative ideas and designs made his artifacts unique.
So, when he proposed trading one mid-tier Magical Artifact for one Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pill, the shopkeeper immediately agreed.
It was thanks to their relationship that he had maintained a steady Pill supply over the years.
After taking out six mid-tier Magical Artifacts, Xu Yi was about to leave when the shopkeeper said, "Master Xu, there's news about the Space Bag you asked me to look into."
Xu Yi paused, a hint of joy on his face. "A medium-sized Space Bag?"
"Exactly. If it weren't medium-sized, I wouldn't dare report it."
"How many Spirit Stones?"
The shopkeeper shook his head. "Medium-sized Space Bags are strategic resources. They're not sold for Spirit Stones."
"Then what do they want?" Xu Yi asked calmly.
Since the shopkeeper brought it up, there must be a way. Otherwise, he wouldn't bother teasing him with it.
The shopkeeper smiled and asked, "Master Xu, are you able to craft high-tier Magical Artifacts?"
Xu Yi hesitated slightly. "Surely there are plenty of people who can. Why me?"
"Because the buyer wants a custom high-tier Magical Artifact," the shopkeeper said solemnly. "Master Xu, your artifacts are exceptional. A noble has taken notice."
Xu Yi frowned slightly, a bit displeased.
The shopkeeper quickly added, "Master Xu, you know how rare Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pills are. You need six per month. Even if I had the wildest connections, I couldn't keep up."
Xu Yi raised an eyebrow. "So…"
"I handed one of your artifacts to a noble. He learned of your needs and personally arranged for six Supreme-Grade Qi Gathering Pills to be delivered monthly."
After a moment of thought, Xu Yi said, "My thanks to this noble."
He had suspected this earlier. Now, it was finally confirmed.
The shopkeeper continued, "The noble said, if you can craft a high-tier Magical Artifact to his satisfaction, he'd like a full custom set. The medium-sized Space Bag is your payment."
Xu Yi pursed his lips. "Tell me, how did you know I could craft high-tier Magical Artifacts?"
The shopkeeper laughed. "Master Xu, we figured it out from your mid-tier artifacts. They may be labeled mid-tier, but the quality—tsk tsk—is on par with many high-tier items.
With skills like that, if you couldn't refine high-tier Magical Artifacts, I'd gouge my own eyes out."
Xu Yi gave a bitter smile. So his flaw was… his work was too good.
"Shopkeeper, who is this noble?"
"He's a great-grandson of the city lord. He recently reached Foundation Establishment and wants a set of high-tier Magical Artifacts," the shopkeeper said solemnly. "Master Xu, befriending him will do you no harm."
After a long pause, Xu Yi finally said, "Fine, I'll take the job. But to craft high-quality high-tier Magical Artifacts, I need to adjust my condition. Let's meet again in one month."
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