SFS Chapter 6 Channels
Chapter 6 Channels
[Successfully crafted a basic magical artifact: a storage bag. Reward: three months of lifespan]
A surge of warmth spread throughout my body, and I felt much more energetic.
Lin Changqing looked at the lifespan he had gained this time, which was several times that of refining mortal artifacts.
"I haven't forged any weapons in the past six months. Today, I forged a basic magic weapon and unexpectedly gained so much lifespan. It seems that my lifespan will increase even more when I forge low-grade, medium-grade, and even high-grade magic weapons in the future."
Thinking that he could gain three months of lifespan by refining a basic magic weapon, Lin Changqing couldn't wait to start the second refining.
After a long while, Lin Changqing had another storage bag in his hand, and once again felt a warm sensation spreading throughout his body.
"I didn't expect to succeed again this time. It directly made up for the six months I spent planting spirit fields. It was a worthwhile investment!!"
'It seems I truly am a genius, or perhaps it's my fanaticism for lifespan that drove my relentless pursuit of the art of weapon crafting; of course, my comprehension must also be quite exceptional.'
If Lin Changqing's previous words were meant to encourage himself and boost his confidence, then these two successes thoroughly prove that Lin Changqing's comprehension is indeed far beyond that of ordinary people, only his spiritual root is a bit lacking.
People are in high spirits when they have good news!
Of the two storage bags I carry, one can be sold, and I can keep the other for myself for a while.
Moreover, a basic storage bag like this can be bought for twenty spirit stones at Wanbaolou. After deducting the production cost, he can be said to have made a fortune, doubling his profit.
"The way to earn spirit stones is through alchemy arrays and artifact talismans!"
However, what's troubling Lin Changqing now is that the basic storage bags he refines can't possibly appear in Wanbaolou, and even the Li family's general store won't accept his goods. After all, not to mention whether the quality can be guaranteed, why would a cultivation family's store stock his goods and let him earn spirit stones?
"Sigh!! Oh well, there's no other way. I'll ask Brother Xiaoshan again how he sells basic pills and if he could share some resources with me."
Lin Changqing strode down from the second floor, concealing the joy in his eyes, and thanked the shop assistant.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist!!"
The man couldn't discern anything from Lin Changqing's face, but upon noticing the extra storage bag at Lin Changqing's waist, he guessed what was going on and greeted Lin Changqing with a sincere smile.
"Fellow Daoist, come again next time you need anything, and I'll give you a discount."
"Discount?"
Lin Changqing seemed a little confused, but when he saw the other person looking at his storage bag, he understood a lot.
Since the other party had shown goodwill, Lin Changqing also tested the waters.
"My name is Lin Changqing. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"
Knowing he had a chance, the man immediately revealed his name.
"I am Li Zhijing from the Li family of Qingzhu Mountain."
"I wonder if you have truly crafted a storage bag. Could you please explain in detail? If it is suitable, I hope you will sell it to me."
"Sell?" After hearing what the other party said, Lin Changqing knew that there was a chance. Li Zhijing's cultivation level couldn't be too high, after all, he was so young. In addition, he was now paying attention to his storage bag, so he must have his own ideas. He might tinker with some basic magic tools and make some profit.
Since that's the case, Lin Changqing stopped thinking about it and directly asked the other party how much they were offering, while also exaggerating his own abilities in order to earn more spirit stones later.
"I can craft basic magical artifacts with a guaranteed success rate. How much are you willing to offer?"
"Fellow Daoist, as you know, this isn't Wanbaolou's place. There are some risks involved in selling here, and there's no guarantee that something won't go wrong. Therefore, I can only offer 16 spirit stones. I wonder if you would accept that?"
After hearing Li Zhijing's offer, Lin Changqing did not immediately agree, but thought about it carefully.
"Sixteen spirit stones, Wanbaolou sells for twenty, some lower-end shops might sell for nineteen or eighteen, and if you set up a stall yourself, you might only get seventeen. Right now, I'm not a master craftsman, I don't have any reputation, what I need are these channels. Plus, some people who can craft high-grade or even top-grade magic weapons disdain crafting basic ones, leaving a gap in the lower-tier market."
"I don't have the energy to manage the stall myself. It's better to let Li Zhijing handle it. We can earn spirit stones, save time for cultivation, and maybe even connect with the Li family's general store to refine high-grade magic weapons in the future. It's a win-win situation. Let's do it!"
"Brother Li! Since you've brought it up, I can't let you down. How about I repay you with this discount later?"
"Haha, Brother Lin, this is no problem at all. We'll share the spirit stones; you won't be left out."
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After receiving sixteen spirit stones from Li Zhijing, Lin Changqing and Li Zhijing agreed that Lin Changqing would withdraw from the basic storage bag every ten days, with the specific amount to be determined based on the situation. Li Zhijing could provide the materials, but the success rate had to be guaranteed, and Lin Changqing would be responsible for any costs exceeding the budget.
Lin Changqing also agreed to this agreement, after all, he believed in himself and could guarantee the success rate and ensure that he would not lose money.
His success rate is now 100%, since there have been no unexpected events. He originally estimated his success rate to be 50%, just enough to break even. He just didn't expect to be so lucky and successfully refine both batches. However, he might not be so lucky in the future.
You should know that Wan Xiaoshan currently estimates that the success rate of his basic pills is still around 20%, which means he is still losing money and is far from breaking even at 30%. If he didn't have some resources, he wouldn't dare to make pills recklessly.
Wan Xiaoshan's success rate is the result of years of study, and he is a person with some talent. Otherwise, those without talent would find alchemical books like gibberish, completely baffling them. Such people with average aptitude would need at least ten years of guidance and exploration to succeed.
Having taken the spirit stones, this time he didn't buy supplies for himself. Instead, he spent five spirit stones to buy a cup of spirit tea. Then, under the pretext of returning the spirit stones, he went to the place where Manager Chen Fu was.
No matter what, Chen Fu was his guide and had shown him kindness, so he couldn't let him down.
Chen Fu wasn't particularly busy at the moment; he was still talking to someone.
After the two finished their conversation, Lin Changqing stepped forward and bowed.
"Elder Chen, your son Lin Changqing has arrived as scheduled to return the spirit stones."
As he spoke, he took out three spirit stones and a cup of spirit tea from his storage bag.
"Old Master Chen, this is some spiritual tea that I purchased to express my gratitude for your guidance and help to Changqing."
Chen Fu has been treating people with kindness and never argues with anyone for so many years. He remembered this matter when he saw Lin Changqing and arrived on time, showing the manners of a junior. He would definitely chat with Lin Changqing for a while.