Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 338 - 210: Technical Support, The Next Me

Chapter 338: Chapter 210: Technical Support, The Next Me

Watching Xiao Yuying leave, Zheng Fa turned to look at the deep pit on the ground, where the three-legged tripod was covered with cracks, seeming as though it would shatter upon touch.

The Spiritual Fire had died out, and Yuan, with a pale face, was meditating to recover her Spiritual Power.

The disciples from the Artifact Refining group all seemed disheartened, hanging their heads low, not daring to look at Zheng Fa and the others.

However, Zheng Fa said, "You’ve done well."

The disciples looked up, confused, at Zheng Fa, only to see that his face indeed showed little annoyance.

After all, they were also aware that the Jiushan Realm was not very affluent at the moment.

To fail once was to waste a significant number of resources.

How could they not feel uneasy inside?

Yet, the Sect Leader seemed to genuinely think they had done well.

Zheng Fa was indeed not very angry.

It wasn’t because of some platitude about failure being the mother of success, but in his view, failure was the likely outcome of a first attempt – success would have been like striking it rich by chance.

Objectively speaking, the Jiushan Sect’s accumulation was not enough, and these people’s abilities were lacking... If the creation of an outer elixir were so simple, what would make it a Secret Technique?

Zheng Fa took the experimental records from Zhang, and said to everyone, "Just now, Master Zhang and I discovered some problems that could be the reason the alchemy furnace shattered. Come over and take a look."

The disciples exchanged glances, their faces visibly relieved, and they gathered around to discuss the successes and failures of the experiment.

Zheng Fa didn’t say much, but he listened attentively, and as time went by, the disciples became bolder and identified quite a few problems.

Zhang and Master Pang exchanged glances, showing signs of relief on their faces—though Zheng Fa had said little, the morale of the disciples had entirely changed.

...

Leaving the Artifact Refining disciples to discuss privately, Zheng Fa walked up to Zhang, looking at Yuan, who was in meditation.

Yuan slowly opened her eyes and heard Zheng Fa ask, "Master, how are you feeling?"

"Tired!"

Yuan blinked and pouted, then looked up expectantly at Zheng Fa.

Zheng Fa gently shook his head, reached out his palm, and lightly patted Yuan’s round little head.

Yuan couldn’t help but squint her eyes, revealing a foolishly happy smile.

Zhang asked from the side, "Can we trust what Xiao Yuying said?"

After some thought, Zheng Fa replied, "I don’t have much faith in Fairy Xiao’s networking skills, but I trust her judgment..."

Hearing this response, Zhang pondered it for a moment, then also nodded gently.

Xiao Yuying’s terrible social relationships are partly due to her haughtiness—which illustrates that people she recommends must indeed have some merit.

"But she mentioned it won’t be cheap to hire that person..."

Zhang said again, frowning, she was in charge of the Affairs Hall and knew the economic situation of the Jiushan Realm better than others.

They did have a budget for the "Golden Core Project"...

Master Pang spoke up, "An Artifact Refining Master... it’s not about the money, but whether we can actually recruit them. My Five Dragons Heavenly Palace waited several years before they had time to do my bidding."

Zheng Fa also said, "Master, if we can use a certain amount of money to exchange for corresponding knowledge and time, I think it is worth it."

Zhang nodded slightly.

Then she saw Zheng Fa pointing to the group of disciples and saying, "For us, it’s not just the ’Golden Core Project’ that needs technical support; these people also need a teacher to help answer their questions."

Zhang’s face showed a sudden understanding; she knew that what Zheng Fa valued most was the cultivation of talent in the Jiushan Realm.

Zheng aspired to recruit an Artifact Refining Master not only to mold a alchemy furnace.

But also this group of disciples.

...

Since they were waiting for Xiao Yuying, Zheng Fa and the others were in no hurry.

Half a month flashed by, and Xiao Yuying finally brought someone to this place.

Upon seeing the visitor, Zheng Fa was somewhat surprised:

The newcomer was a woman, or rather, a beautiful lady.

The lady had a Purple Gold Hairpin in her hair bun, wore a vibrant red silk skirt, and on her wrists were two golden jade bracelets.

As she walked, the ding-ding-dong of her jewelry was eye-catching, and she exuded an oppressive Spiritual Energy.

She even seemed more extravagant than Xiao Yuying.

More importantly... Her skin looked flawless as fine jade, her figure voluptuous as a gourd—she did not resemble Zheng Fa’s image of an Artifact Refining Master.

In Zheng Fa’s mind, Artifact Refining was a technical trade, akin to blacksmithing.

So to suddenly see such a glamorous blacksmith was really... an eye-opener.

But Master Pang seemed to recognize the woman and came forward to greet her, "Is this Lady Xuanhua herself?"

The lady nodded gently, seemingly not surprised that she had been recognized.

She turned to glance at Xiao Yuying, who pointed towards Zheng Fa.

"Master Zheng, I have long admired you," said Lady Xuanhua with a smile.

"You are too kind, Lady."

Seeing Master Pang’s reaction, Zheng Fa knew this person must be somewhat significant.

"Do you have an outer elixir method?" Lady Xuanhua seemed very direct, and asked right away.

"Yes."

"Good," Lady Xuanhua said directly, "My appearance is based on Yu Ying’s recommendation, but my price is not low—in short, for all materials, you prepare three sets; otherwise, you convert them into equivalent Spirit Stones."

Zheng Fa’s eyebrows raised, Xiao Yuying had already mentioned this person was expensive.

She didn’t expect that the fee would truly be steep as it’s essentially asking him to pay three times the price...

Seeming to anticipate Zheng Fa’s silence, Lady Xuanhua smiled softly and said to him, "This is my usual rate; you can think it over, I’ll give you one day."

After speaking, she nodded to the crowd, her right hand’s jade bracelet shone, and a five-sectioned courtyard appeared in the air from her bracelet, with mountains and waters within. More importantly, it seemed to have a Spirit Vein as such, as the concentration of Spiritual Energy around her significantly increased.