Chapter 196: Chapter 196

"The deadline you require? How much time can you afford to give me at most?"

The potbellied strongman asked.

"At most three days, the sooner the better."

Zhao Letian replied, as the Baihua Tribe intended to relocate in no more than five days, and there was also the possibility that the Black Hawk Tribe might attack earlier, so he must prepare as quickly as possible.

"Three days? Sir, even though what you're asking to have crafted are merely some puppet parts, the difficulty of crafting them is no less than a nine-star low-grade Spiritual Artifact. Could you possibly extend the deadline by a few more days?"

The potbellied strongman frowned slightly, speaking with some difficulty.

Zhao Letian shook his head, there's no room for negotiation when it comes to time.

"Well then, if I must, I'll forego all other business for these three days. Even if it means going without food or sleep, I will strive to craft these items."

The potbellied strongman gritted his teeth and steeled his resolve.

"It's not about striving, but you must craft them within three days. If you can accomplish this, swear a Heavenly Dao Oath now, and I will share the complete Refining Method with you. Otherwise, I'll have to seek someone more capable. I believe there are many Artifact Refining Masters in this market who would like to get a glimpse of the Puppet Refining Skill, yes?"

Zhao Letian spoke in an undeniable tone.

"To make a Heavenly Dao Oath as well? Our shop has been established here for decades, can you really not trust our credibility?"

The potbellied strongman frowned, once he swore a Heavenly Dao Oath, he would be completely unable to have any ulterior thoughts, and could only honestly refine for Zhao Letian.

"Credibility? Do you take me for a three-year-old child?"

A sneer formed at the corner of Zhao Letian's mouth.

The Puppet Refining Skill, invaluable as it is—even if the shopkeeper wanted to assassinate him for it, Zhao Letian would not be surprised. So-called credibility, in the face of sufficient benefits, is a joke.

"Fine, I'll make the Heavenly Dao Oath."

The potbellied strongman was slightly taken aback. He didn't expect Zhao Letian, who didn't look very old, to be far more stable and experienced than his peers. It seemed impossible to play any tricks in front of Zhao Letian. If he wanted to obtain the Puppet Refining Skill, he had to obediently obey.

Afterwards, the potbellied strongman made a very vicious Heavenly Dao Oath as per Zhao Letian's request, ensuring that besides refining, he dared not entertain any other thoughts.

"These are the subsequent Refining Methods. As for the down payment, I don't think it's necessary. I will come to pick up the goods in three days, and we will settle the accounts then."

Zhao Letian took out another Jade Scroll and threw it to the potbellied strongman.

"Alright, I will definitely deliver on time."

The potbellied strongman solemnly swore, now that he had made the Heavenly Dao Oath, he could only do whatever it took to refine for Zhao Letian. If he couldn't complete the refining in three days, his life would be miserable.

Afterward, Zhao Letian left the shop and continued to look for other blacksmith shops.

The parts he asked the potbellied strongman to refine were just a portion of the puppet's components; the other parts needed to be crafted by different people.

In doing so, he not only prevented others from obtaining the complete Puppet Refining Skill but also ensured the fastest production of the puppets he needed. Once all the parts were gathered, he could complete the final assembly himself.

An hour later, using the same method, Zhao Letian had the remaining puppet parts allocated for crafting in several different blacksmith shops in the market.

Afterwards, he bought several sets of clothing characteristic of the Gray Wolf Kingdom, as well as some locally refined Spiritual Artifacts, thus having completely transformed into a wild and unruly person from the Gray Wolf Kingdom.

"It's time to meet up with Cailian."

Zhao Letian, clad in a newly purchased beast skin jacket with his strong arms exposed, swept the area with his Divine Thought Power, located Cailian, and then promptly strode over.

On the other side of the market, at the entrance of a pharmacy.

"How much for this Scorpion Grass?"

Cailian had essentially purchased all the herbs she needed but suddenly noticed a kind of black herb in this shop, her eyes lit up and she urgently inquired.

Scorpion Grass was an extremely rare herb, used to refine healing sacred medicines that detoxify and stop bleeding. Its potency was so strong that it rivaled that of a First-grade Elixir, which was simply an invaluable treasure for Alchemists like them who weren't in a position to become Alchemists. They absolutely wouldn't miss the chance to purchase it, even at all costs.

"Ten Lower-grade Primordial Stones for each stem of Scorpion Grass."

The young shop assistant immediately replied.

"Ten Lower-grade Primordial Stones? That's expensive, can't it be cheaper?"

Cailian frowned slightly. Even though she was an Alchemist and wealthier than many of her peers, she couldn't afford the steep price of ten stones per stem.

"Young lady, it's not expensive. Scorpion Grass has become increasingly rare over the years. Encountering it in our shop is your good fortune. Don't hesitate; otherwise, it will quickly be bought by someone else."

The white-haired elder behind the counter said with a beaming smile. He was well aware of the value of Scorpion Grass to Alchemists, and thus, would definitely not reduce the price.

"Fine, I'll take it. Give me a hundred stems."

Cailian gritted her teeth, resolutely spoke, and after buying the other herbs, she only had a dozen or so Mid-Grade Essence Stones left on her. Purchasing a hundred stems was already her limit; otherwise, if she had more Primordial Stones, she would certainly buy all of the Scorpion Grass in the shop.

"Alright, young lady, I will get them for you right away."

The white-haired elder beamed, saying this as he took out a hundred stems of Scorpion Grass and prepared to hand them to Cailian.

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Just then, a girl dressed in a white gown and adorned lavishly, accompanied by several young men with strong auras, walked in and arrogantly declared.

Cailian frowned. She recognized the girl who had just entered; she was a daughter of a mid-sized tribe and was known alongside her as one of the most beautiful Alchemists along the Holy River. She often attracted admirers and always had a bunch of infatuated men around her. She also liked to compare herself with Cailian, thinking that being born in a mid-sized tribe made her somewhat more noble.

"Mu Cailian, if you don't have the Primordial Stones don't embarass yourself by coming out of your small tribe. Complaining about ten Lower-grade Primordial Stones being expensive, you poor thing, you simply aren't worthy of owning this Scorpion Grass."

Ji Manli looked down her nose, disdainfully glanced at Cailian, and spoke loftily.

"Whether I'm worthy or not is not for you to decide. I've already bought these hundred stems of Scorpion Grass."

Cailian responded indifferently.

"But you haven't paid any Primordial Stones yet. I offer eleven Lower-grade Primordial Stones each. Shopkeeper, sell me all the Scorpion Grass in your shop."

Ji Manli sneered arrogantly, confident that she was much wealthier than Cailian, she wouldn't let Cailian have a single stem.

"I'll pay twelve Mid-Grade Essence Stones. No matter how much Scorpion Grass there is, I'll take it all."

Just then, Zhao Letian suddenly walked in, speaking calmly and with utmost confidence. When it came to Primordial Stones, he had never been afraid of anyone.