Chapter 407 - 241: Divine Weapon Pavilion

Chapter 407: Chapter 241: Divine Weapon Pavilion

The Artifact Refining Technique is real, but only the most elite disciples of the Divine Weapon Pavilion have a chance to learn it.

"The Space Ring, plus the Artifact Refining Technique I created myself—I thought that would be enough."

Zhang Zhongmei said grimly.

"Just for this Space Ring alone, knowing the Pavilion Master, he would have traded the Artifact Refining Technique to you."

Mrs. Zhang said gravely, "But since the time of our founder, no one has ever mastered the Artifact Refining Technique. Divine Weapons and Immortal Soldiers might just be theoretical concepts he deduced, not something that can actually be created.

You’re trading it for a useless Artifact Refining Technique..."

"Before I succeeded, the Space Ring was also just a legend."

Zhang Zhongmei said with confidence.

Mrs. Zhang fell silent. After a long moment, she finally said slowly, "If that’s the case, then you should give it a try."

...

「Songjiang Prefecture.」

Taiping Government Office.

"I’m not trying to rip you off. You’re not a Weapon Master, so you wouldn’t understand—there are always material losses in weapon casting."

Huo Zhen Court sat across from Su Mu, a look of grievance on his face. "I got your message and rushed here from a thousand miles away. It’s one thing to do this for free, but you can’t expect me to take a loss on the deal, can you?"

"This bow is a Profound Weapon. Trading it for a sword or saber Profound Weapon is an even exchange. You’re not losing anything."

Su Mu said coolly.

"It’s not a straight swap. You’ll have to add some money."

Huo Zhen Court’s eyes darted around. "Or... no extra money is fine too. Just sell me a storefront next to the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture. I’ll pay for it, of course."

Construction of the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was in full swing.

Chen Yougong had displayed astonishing organizational skills. Thanks to his vigorous coordination, nearly every prominent family in Songjiang Prefecture had gotten involved.

A massive number of artisans had been deployed, and building materials were being shipped in continuously.

The Wenren Family had previously schemed to stop Su Mu from building the Bailu Academy. Now, not only had they failed, but those very families had become Su Mu’s supporters.

Seeing Chen Yougong’s capabilities, Su Mu had simply expanded the project.

He initiated a wave of demolitions around the Bailu Academy and was now building an entire commercial street.

This street would allow the various families of Songjiang Prefecture to do business here, making money off demons.

As soon as Huo Zhen Court arrived, he immediately spotted the business opportunity.

He’d been pestering everyone, trying to buy a shop on that street, but the families of Songjiang Prefecture weren’t stupid.

Why would they sell what was obviously going to be a golden goose in the future?

All the shops were already spoken for. With no other options, Huo Zhen Court had started pestering Su Mu.

"Help me get my hands on one of those shops. I’ll pay a premium for it! If you can make it happen, not only will I trade this bow for a sword-type Profound Weapon, but I’ll also forge one—no, three—Profound Weapons for you, free of charge!"

Huo Zhen Court said, gritting his teeth.

He was willing to go for broke to secure a shop next to the Bailu Academy.

"I’ve heard the Divine Weapon Pavilion has Divine Weapons. Get me a Divine Weapon—I’ll pay for it—and if you can make it happen, we can talk about more than just one shop. We can discuss several."

Su Mu said calmly.

"A Divine Weapon? Are you—"

Huo Zhen Court blurted out. He was about to snap, ’In your dreams!’, but he caught himself. Su Mu was his savior, after all; he couldn’t be so rude.

"I’ll be honest with you. Divine Weapons exist, but the Divine Weapon Pavilion doesn’t have any."

Huo Zhen Court said, "Right now, there isn’t a single Weapon Master in the world who can forge a Divine Weapon. I can’t do it, no one at the Divine Weapon Pavilion can do it, and neither can any of the Weapon Masters in your Taiping Bureau."

"No Divine Weapon, no shop. Forget about it."

Su Mu said. "However, we could partner on weapon casting. I’ll provide the materials, and you can forge for me."

"Actually... it’s not entirely hopeless for you to get a Divine Weapon,"

Huo Zhen Court said suddenly.

"Hm? Didn’t you just say the Divine Weapon Pavilion has no Divine Weapons?"

Su Mu asked, confused.

"The Divine Weapon Pavilion doesn’t, but I never said they don’t exist elsewhere."

Huo Zhen Court said. "Do you remember that strange disturbance in Daxing Mountain a few years ago?

Your city of Wuling was hit by a Demon Tide back then."

Su Mu nodded. Of course he remembered.

It was after that Demon Tide that his reputation in the Taiping Bureau began to soar, leading him step by step to where he was today.

It was also because of that disturbance that he had been ordered to cross Daxing Mountain and travel to Hujue Pass.

One could say that the entire starting point of Su Mu’s current success was that disturbance in Daxing Mountain.

"At first, everyone thought it was just a normal shift in the earth’s ley lines. But not long ago, a Martial Artist exploring Daxing Mountain accidentally discovered the hidden cave dwelling of an Ancient Martial Cultivator."

"According to rumors, a Divine Weapon was discovered inside."

Huo Zhen Court said.

"For real?"

Su Mu felt like he was listening to a fairytale.

"It’s almost certainly true. To be honest, if you hadn’t sent for me, I’d be there right now."

Huo Zhen Court continued, "Ever since that hidden cave was discovered, everyone has been flocking there to get in on the action—the Taiping Bureau, the Inspection Bureau, various sects, and even those fiends from the Pure Land Sect are trying to get their hands on it."

"So, no one has actually managed to get the Divine Weapon yet?"

Su Mu mused.

"That’s right. If we go now, the two of us might just be able to get it."

Huo Zhen Court said.

Su Mu thought for a moment, then couldn’t help but laugh.

For one, he had his duties and couldn’t just leave Songjiang Prefecture.

And even if he could, he wouldn’t get involved in such a chaotic mess.

Whether what Huo Zhen Court said was true or not, the cave of an Ancient Martial Cultivator was bound to be fraught with danger.

Risking his life for a single Divine Weapon wasn’t worth it.

"Not interested."

Su Mu refused, shaking his head.

"Don’t you want a Divine Weapon? This could be your only chance!"

Huo Zhen Court said, "You have to understand, right now, not even the Divine Weapon Pavilion or the Taiping Bureau has anyone who can forge a Divine Weapon."

"If no one has one, then isn’t that the same as there being no Divine Weapons at all?"

Su Mu said calmly.

Huo Zhen Court was speechless.

’That makes so much sense I don’t even know how to argue with you.’

’If no one has one, it’s the same as them not existing in the world?’

"Aren’t you worried? What if that Divine Weapon falls into the hands of those fiends from the Pure Land Sect?"

Huo Zhen Court asked.

"Is that something I need to worry about?"

Su Mu retorted.

"I’m just a lowly Governor. The Taiping Bureau has plenty of Commanders-in-Chief and several Marquises. Something like this is way above my pay grade."

Su Mu said coolly. "Besides, you said yourself that all the major powers are fighting over it. What makes you so sure the Pure Land Sect has what it takes to come out on top?"

"You’re too young. You don’t understand that with these things, logic doesn’t always apply. It’s not always the strongest who wins."

Huo Zhen Court sighed. "Sometimes, luck plays a huge part."

"In that case, I think you should give it a try. You survived falling into the hands of the Demon Court. Your luck is unquestionable. What if you manage to grab it?

If you really get your hands on it and decide you don’t want it, you can sell it to me. Money won’t be an issue.

I’m not short on cash."

Su Mu said with a smile.

He wasn’t joking. He had been saving up a considerable amount of silver ever since his time in Wuling City.

His cultivation was different from others; it didn’t require a large consumption of resources, so he had been able to save most of the silver he earned.

It might not be enough to buy a Divine Weapon, but it was still a considerable sum.

Furthermore, it was foreseeable that he would make another fortune once the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture was completed.

So, he truly wasn’t short on cash.

"Nah, forget it. Places like that and I... we don’t get along. If I go, I’ll probably just get myself trapped in another cave for years."

Huo Zhen Court was tempted, but he still shook his head. "I’ll stick to the principle of self-reliance. I’ll just focus on my own research. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll figure out how to forge a Divine Weapon on my own.

It’s a shame I never got to learn the Artifact Refining Technique..."

he muttered under his breath.

"What was that?"

Su Mu asked.

"Nothing."

Huo Zhen Court said, "I was just saying, are you interested in learning the Weapon Casting Technique? I can teach you. All you have to do is help me get a shop... just one would be enough..."