novelraw Chapter 874 592: A Simple Meal, Reward Treasure Conference Begins (2)
Chapter 874 592: A Simple Meal, Reward Treasure Conference Begins (2)
"Hmm?!"
Lu Lin had a series of question marks pop up over his head.
Elder Long, are you sure what you want is a weapon, and not something else?
In this world, the only weapon that might fit this requirement is probably the Direct Yellow Dragon Spear.
However, Lu Lin could understand.
Elder Long knew too many types of weapons; if you only gave him a battle knife or long sword, Elder Long wouldn't be able to fully utilize his Combat Power.
In a fight, who's going to wait for you to pull out hundreds of weapons, get ready, and switch on the fly?
So having a weapon that can change according to one's will is very important.
But this kind of requirement is something nothing but a Transformer could solve.
"You see, Lu Lin, a weapon of such difficulty, not even Cui Baohe, nor the founder of Refining Star Mountain and the many Supreme Elders could create."
"However, when Cui Baohe initially ran out, your Master actually goaded him, saying he called himself a Master of Strange Treasures, but in fact, he's merely a tinkerer, not even a real Refiner, just a patchwork freak, like a village woman."
"Not even a village woman, since at least a village woman can sew up something wearable."
"Cui Baohe couldn't bear Elder Long's provocation back then, and took on this order."
"But for five thousand years, Cui Baohe tried everything and still didn't know how to make Elder Long's weapon."
"Nonsense, who says this old man can't make it?"
Just then, Cui Baohe's voice echoed from the sky.
"Ha ha, Old Cui, you're just bragging."
"If you can make it, let Lu Lin wait a bit, and when you're done, he can take it back to Elder Long, right?"
Zou Butong laughed and said, and the air was silent of Cui Baohe's voice again.
Lu Lin then realized Cui Baohe had definitely been eavesdropping on their conversation, and couldn't stand Zou Butong's insults, so he spoke up in defense.
He either left now or continued listening.
"How about it, isn't our Master Cui Baohe's experience quite legendary?"
Zou Butong asked.
"Indeed, indeed."
Lu Lin sighed, who would have thought, Master Cui, who possessed the Heaven's Desire Body, was such an existence in Refining Star Mountain.
No wonder the guiding disciple didn't even dare go up the mountain back then.
At the same time, Lu Lin understood Elder Long's real reason for sending him here to find Cui Baohe.
It wasn't to urge faster weapon crafting, but to have a laugh at Cui Baohe.
"Ha ha, Lu Lin, it's rare to meet someone who can chat, how about having a meal with this old man today?"
Lu Lin found Zou Butong quite the conversationalist. Though he was a respected Elder of Refining Star Mountain (he didn't know he was the Saint Lord), he was affable, patiently recounting Cui Baohe's story to a junior like him.
"Elder Zou, you flatter me, I should apologize for disturbing you."
"Good, Lu Lin is indeed straightforward, more so than your Master."
Zou Butong laughed, then asked for meals to be prepared.
Though a Saint Lord, Zou Butong had long reached the pinnacle of cultivation, and didn't actually need to eat.
This lunch with Lu Lin was just for some conversation time.
During the meal, Lu Lin tentatively shared some ideas about online shopping.
To allow even those far from General's Mountain to purchase treasures from Refining Star Mountain anytime.
"But how do we achieve this?"
"Using a teleportation array seems wasteful."
Zou Butong was very receptive to Lu Lin's idea, but how to implement it left him puzzled.
"This is simple, just develop a delivery industry."
"Our Refining Star Mountain can set up sample shop in various places; only samples inside, no actual goods."
"When customers place an order, use the Message Conch to report back to headquarters, where orders will be organized and delivery routes arranged."
"I traveled from General's Mountain to Refining Star Mountain, such a long journey took only half a month."
"I think there are customers of Refining Star Mountain in even farther places."
"As long as we provide a delivery time, customers will be hopeful and willing to wait."
"Assign delivery routes based on different regions."
"Then use cloud-soaring flying boats for delivery; this ensures speed and safety, as this speed can't be matched by usual demon beasts, flying birds, and bandits."
"For closer locations, we can achieve one-day and half-day delivery times, even remote locations can be reached in half a month."
"In the future, as business grows, Refining Star Mountain could build distribution warehouses in various locations, speeding up deliveries."
After Lu Lin explained his concept, Zou Butong fell into contemplation.
As the Saint Lord of Refining Star Mountain, he considered what manpower, resources, and whether the eventual income would cover the costs as per Lu Lin's plan.
Engaging in commerce wasn't a problem for Zou Butong.
The so-called Holy Land was, in fact, a large sales organization for Star Devices.
Otherwise, you can't use these crafted Star Devices all yourself.
Setting up shops worldwide, placing orders in them, with Refining Star Mountain's headquarters handling delivery, is truly fantastic.
This whole process, though seemingly simple, isn't easy.
Otherwise, why hadn't anyone thought of it during Refining Star Mountain's tens of thousands of years?
"Good!"
"Lu Lin truly has incredible ideas; this is doable."
"Thank you, Lu Lin."
"Elder Zou, you're too kind, it's just a small idea from a junior. If realized, it's thanks to Elder Zou's efforts."
The meal ended joyfully, and after saying farewell to Zou Butong, Lu Lin returned to his inn.
On Refining Star Mountain, his goals were achieved, he'd understood why Cui Baohe couldn't create the weapon, and shared his online shopping idea with Zou Butong.
Perhaps soon, Lu Lin could buy treasures from Refining Star Mountain near General's Mountain.
The key was Lu Lin had made acquaintance with a senior figure in Refining Star Mountain, enabling him to contact and place orders through the Message Conch.
Prices should be quite favorable.
For the next few days, Lu Lin and Wang Chou casually wandered around Refining Star Mountain. With his Eyes of Broken Delusion, he found many interesting things.
Though these items weren't usable for him, sending them back to the federation's Martial Artists could enhance everyone's unity and strength.
Finally, during the time everyone had eagerly awaited, the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference began officially.
Early in the morning, Wang Chou called Lu Lin out of the room.
"Lu Lin, come with me later, my Master has a VIP room, we'll go together."
"Alright, just I apologize for the trouble, Elder Wan Chong."
"No trouble at all, what kind of friendship do we have? My Master is your Master, never hesitate."
Wang Chou said excitedly.
Since reaching Star King Level, he's been filled with happiness and joy every day.
No longer like before, when he was constantly worried.
The venue for the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference, was a place called Refining Star Pavilion.
It services clients for the official treasure sales of Refining Star Mountain.
"Hello, please present your invitation."
"Certainly, thank you, Senior, please enter."
At the entrance, over a dozen of Refining Star Mountain's disciples checked the invitations of incoming guests one by one.
Their demeanor was calm, not the least bit arrogant.
Lu Lin, Master Wan Chong, and Wang Chou entered Refining Star Pavilion smoothly.
Upon entering, Lu Lin was amazed.
From the outside, it seemed like a two-floor high wooden structure, an antique shop, but inside, it was a whole different world...