Chapter 370: Master Makes a Move

Chapter 370: Chapter 0365: Master Makes a Move

Chapter 370 -0365: Master Makes a Move

When Chen Yu and Shang Han put forward their requirements for artifact refining, the bald elder began to design the crafting plan.

Chen Yu had a golden command token and did not need to pay for artifact materials, while Shang Han would pay for the necessary materials himself or purchase them with Primordial Stones from here.

Chen Yu’s request was for a heavy sword similar to the Giant Ruler Sword, with the quality standard being at least a top-notch High Grade Treasure.

"A top-notch High Grade Treasure?”

The corner of the bald elder’s mouth couldn’t help but curl into a smile.

With his abilities, he could barely craft top-notch High Grade Treasures, and naturally, he didn’t want to exhaust a great deal of effort to create one for Chen Yu.

When the time came, providing Chen Yu with an excellent High Grade Treasure would be considered quite good.

Chen Yu, a mere student, what could he do to him? He’d still have to leave with an excellent High Grade Treasure.

After the crafting plan was ready, the bald elder began to refine the treasure.

First, the bald elder helped Shang Han refine a top-quality inner armor.

To this, Chen Yu had no objections until eight days later when Shang Han’s inner armor was near completion. The bald elder handed it over to other Artifact Refiners to finish while he started crafting a High Grade Treasure for Chen Yu.

"Hmm?”

Chen Yu watched the bald elder’s actions with a slight frown.

Although he didn’t understand Artifact Refining, he could still recognize the quality level of some materials.

The materials the bald elder was using were all subpar, in Chen Yu’s estimation, enough to forge at best an excellent High Grade Treasure.

"Master Liu, what I require is at least a top-notch High Grade Treasure!”

Chen Yu reminded him.

If it weren’t for the golden command token, which allowed custom High Grade Treasure orders, Chen Yu could have easily spent Primordial Stones to purchase a top-notch High Grade Treasure.

Through the academy’s grand tournament, his accumulated wealth was already astonishingly large.

"Don’t rush, don’t rush. If luck is on our side, this master might help you craft a top-level High Grade Treasure.”

The bald elder said nonchalantly.

With luck, these materials could indeed be used to craft a top-notch High Grade Treasure, but he had never successfully done so.

As Chen Yu didn’t understand the craft of Artifact Refining, he waited another few days.

By then, the bald elder had completed half of Chen Yu’s ordered treasure.

"Master Liu, this sword seems not to meet the requirements I described, does it?”

Chen Yu took the initiative to ask.

"Your requirements don’t align with the principles of Artifact Refining, so I made some modifications on your behalf,” the bald elder said with a disdainful arrogance.

According to Chen Yu’s observations, the overall size and thickness of the sword had been reduced by twenty to thirty percent by the bald elder, which greatly saved on materials.

"Since the master is unable to fulfill my requirements in Artifact Refining, it might be better to refine my High Grade Treasure into a top-quality one.”

Chen Yu took out the Giant Ruler Sword from the Smoke-spitting Pearl.

In Chen Yu’s view, it might be that Master Liu’s skills were too lacking to fulfill his request in Artifact Refining.

Hence, it might be more practical for Chen Yu to choose to refine the Giant Ruler Sword.

Chen Yu was quite comfortable using the Giant Ruler Sword, and refining an artifact is much simpler than crafting a new one; even the bald elder with his inferior Artifact Refining skills should be able to meet his demand.

"What? Are you questioning my Artifact Refining skills?”

The bald elder’s complexion changed instantly, he lifted his head, almost looking at Chen Yu through his nostrils.

Nothing irked an Artifact Refiner more than having their skills doubted, and thus the bald elder was quite irate.

Chen Yu didn’t respond; he did indeed question the bald elder’s skills but he still gave the man face, opting not to voice it explicitly in front of all these people.

Nearby, a few Artifact Refiners observed the situation.

Normally in the revered place of Artifact Refining, it was rare to see students arguing with an Artifact Refiner, as disputes were typically between Artifact Refiners themselves.

"Also, what sort of sword is this? Low-grade materials and far too rough workmanship. Any ordinary Artifact Refiner here could forge a treasure far superior to this sword. By asking me to refine such a defective sword, you are insulting my status as an Artifact Refining Master!”

The bald elder glanced at the Giant Ruler Sword in Chen Yu’s hand and began to belittle it relentlessly, deeming it worthless.

"Master Shen, have you completed the components I asked you to refine for me?”

At that moment, an elderly man with pale hair and a slightly hunched figure walked out from deep within the palace.

"Master Shen!”

All the nearby Artifact Refiners bowed respectfully to the hunched elder, showing great deference.

"Master Shen, it’s almost finished. It was delayed a bit because these two students had requests for artifact crafting.”

The bald elder changed his attitude completely, presenting a golden spear tip.

The hunched elder seemed not to hear the bald elder’s words, his gaze directly fell upon the Giant Ruler Sword in Chen Yu’s hand, showing a look of surprise and nostalgia.

"Master Shen, it’s this student. I have already begun crafting a top-quality treasure for him, but midway, he suddenly changed his mind, asking me to refine this defective heavy sword for him. The craftsmanship of this sword is so rough that it shows the Artifact Refiner who made it put no heart into it. Even if I were to refine such a defective product, it would require a vast amount of effort, and the end result wouldn’t be significantly improved.”

The bald elder immediately accused Chen Yu.

Master Shen was the top Artifact Refiner in the whole revered place of Artifact Refining, highly esteemed and influential, even Yi Lantian had to show him respect.

Chen Yu had dared to offend the bald elder, so in front of Master Shen, he twisted the facts to frame Chen Yu.

If he angered Master Shen, there would be no place for Chen Yu in the No Demon Academy.

However, when the bald elder finished speaking, he found that Master Shen’s expression turned even more uncomfortable.

The bald elder rejoiced in his heart, thinking Master Shen was angered by Chen Yu’s “transgressions.”

"Chen Yu, your top-quality treasure will still be refined for you by our Artifact Refining sanctuary; as for everything else, you should not concern yourself. And this worthless sword, you should quickly put it away and not taint Master Shen’s eyes with it.”

The bald old man scolded Chen Yu while flattering Master Shen.

"Enough.”

Master Shen suddenly shouted, and the entire palace fell silent at once, save for the sound of flames burning in the furnace.

The bald old man felt a surge of joy within, not expecting Master Shen to be so angry. It seemed Chen Yu was in for a harsh reprimand.

"Liu Yuan, from now on, you should not stay here. Go elsewhere. I will take care of this young brother’s refining demands!”

Master Shen’s aged face was very solemn, emanating an invisible dignity.

"What?”

The bald old man stood frozen, his mind buzzing, unable to comprehend what was happening.

Wasn’t Master Shen supposed to reprimand Chen Yu? Why was he scolding him instead?

Moreover, Master Shen directly transferring him away was tantamount to a demotion and punishment.

Secondly, Master Shen was personally taking on Chen Yu’s refining requests.

It was well-known that Master Shen’s Artifact Refining skills were renowned throughout Yun Zhao Country.

Master Shen had always refined Divine Weapons according to his own desires, rarely crafting tailored treasures for others.

What on earth was going on?

Of course, it wasn’t just Liu Yuan who was clueless—the same went for Shang Han, Chen Yu, and the other Artifact Refiners here.

Chen Yu did not know the identity of Master Shen but recognized the exceptional status of the man from the moment he appeared.

And now, this Master Shen was going to personally fulfill Chen Yu’s refining request, which naturally delighted him.

"Young brother, let this old man have a look at the treasure in your hands.”

Master Shen looked at Chen Yu, his expression returned to normal, dignified yet with a hint of kindness.

Chen Yu immediately handed over the Giant Ruler Sword.

Master Shen’s gaunt arms easily grasped the Giant Ruler Sword, and his other rough hand gently stroked it, his face displaying a nostalgic expression.

"Giant Ruler Sword.”

After much contemplation, Master Shen directly named the sword.

Chen Yu had not mentioned the name of the sword before.

"Could it be

The bald old man watched this scene, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

Normally, any weapon would be named by the Artifact Refiner, with only a few exceptions where the refiner could not be bothered to name it.

"Could it be that this Giant Ruler Sword is Master Shen’s own work?”

The bald old man was inwardly shocked.

Just now, he had disparaged the weapon in front of Master Shen, deeming it worthless.

"Young brother, let us go inside to discuss.”

Holding the Giant Ruler Sword, Master Shen headed inside.

"Good.”

Chen Yu too had noticed something unusual.

When he first obtained the Giant Ruler Sword, he knew its history.

This sword was ancient, crafted by a highly obsessive Artifact Refiner.

Back then, the refiner had aimed to create a High Grade King-level Treasure, but failed entirely. Out of desperation, he fused all the failed remnants together into this Giant Ruler Sword.

It seemed very likely that the refiner who originally made the Giant Ruler Sword was none other than Master Shen.

Beside him, Shang Han watched Chen Yu and Master Shen walk away, the surprise in his eyes fading into a look of envious dissatisfaction.

Soon after, Chen Yu followed Master Shen to a spacious Artifact Refining chamber.

"Master Shen plans to personally refine a treasure for me?” Chen Yu asked with a smile.

"No, I will help you refine this sword!” Master Shen, eyeing the Giant Ruler Sword, held a hint of obstinacy.

He was, by nature, an uncompromising Artifact Refiner determined to succeed in creating the Divine Weapons he envisioned.

Years ago, he had set out to create a High Grade King-level Treasure but repeatedly failed. Eventually, out of materials and out of options, he used all the failures to create this Giant Ruler Sword.

Now, encountering the Giant Ruler Sword again, a strong resolve ignited within him to erase this blemish from his career of refining.

And then Liu Yuan had just earlier belittled the sword as worthless.

Master Shen had his pride as an Artifact Refiner and decided to exert every effort to help Chen Yu refine this Giant Ruler Sword.

"That’s even better,” Chen Yu said, smiling.

Having grown accustomed to using the Giant Ruler Sword, if not for its relatively low grade, he would not have considered replacing it.

Following that, Master Shen set to work.

The Giant Ruler Sword was his own creation, allowing him to assess its condition with a glance, instantly familiar with its intricacies.

After some thought, he outlined a plan for meticulous refinement.

Then began the intricate process of refinement.

Five days later, Master Shen let out a light chuckle, revealing to Chen Yu the newly refined Giant Ruler Sword.