Chapter 947: Chapter 592: A Simple Meal (Part 2)

"Huh?!"

A series of question marks appeared above Lu Lin’s head.

Elder Long, are you sure you want a weapon and not something else?

In this world, the only weapon that might meet that requirement is probably the Direct Yellow Dragon Spear.

However, Lu Lin could understand.

Elder Long knows too many types of weapons, and if you just give him a battle knife or a long sword, he wouldn’t be able to fully unleash his combat power.

In battle, who has time to take out hundreds of weapons, be ready, and constantly switch between them?

So having a weapon that can change at will is very important.

However, such a requirement can only be met by Transformers.

"Now you know, Little Friend Lu. Such a difficult weapon, let alone Cui Baohe, even the founder of Refining Star Mountain and the many Supreme Elders can’t make it."

"But when Cui Baohe just ran out, your master actually provoked him, saying that Cui Baohe called himself a Master of Strange Treasures but was actually just a tinkering refiner, not even truly a refiner, just a patchwork freak, like a village woman."

"Not even as good as a village woman, because at least a village woman can sew and create wearable clothes."

"Cui Baohe couldn’t stand Elder Long’s taunt back then and took on this commission."

"Yet, in these five thousand years, Cui Baohe has racked his brains and still doesn’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 in the air.

"Haha, Old Cui, keep bragging."

"If you can make it, then let Little Friend Lu wait for a while, and when you’re done, he can take it back to report to Elder Long."

Zou Butong laughed and said, and Cui Baohe’s voice was no longer heard in the air.

Only then did Lu Lin realize that Cui Baohe had definitely been eavesdropping on their conversation, and could no longer endure Zou Butong’s slander, so he spoke up in defense.

Now, it was unclear whether he had left or continued listening.

"How about it, isn’t Master Cui Baohe’s experience quite legendary?"

Zou Butong asked.

"Indeed, indeed."

Lu Lin sighed; who would have thought that Master Cui, who obtained the Heaven’s Desire Body, would be such an existence at Refining Star Mountain?

No wonder the disciple who guided them didn’t even dare to ascend the mountain.

At the same time, Lu Lin also understood why Elder Long sent him here to find Cui Baohe.

It wasn’t to urge him to quickly forge the weapon, but to watch Cui Baohe make a fool of himself.

"Haha, Little Friend Lu, it’s rare to find such a pleasant conversation partner. How about having a simple meal with me today?"

Lu Lin got along quite well with Zou Butong. Although he didn’t know Zou Butong was the Saint Lord, the elder of Refining Star Mountain, he was approachable and patiently shared Cui Baohe’s story.

"Senior Zou, you’re too kind. If anything, I’m the one intruding."

"Very well, Little Friend Lu is indeed straightforward, even more so than your master."

Zou Butong laughed and then ordered someone to prepare the dishes.

Though a Saint Lord, Zou Butong had long reached the peak of cultivation and didn’t even need to eat.

This lunch invitation for Lu Lin was just for the sake of having a chat.

During the meal, Lu Lin tentatively brought up some ideas about online shopping.

Allowing people far away in General Mountain to buy treasures from Refining Star Mountain at any time.

"But how to achieve this?"

"Using teleportation arrays is a bit too wasteful."

Zou Butong was quite in agreement with Lu Lin’s idea but was puzzled about how to execute it.

"That’s simple, just develop a courier industry."

"We can establish sample shops across various places for Refining Star Mountain, with only samples in the shops, no actual items."

"If a customer places an order, we can use the Message Conch to report it to headquarters, then summarize and arrange a delivery route."

"Before coming to Refining Star Mountain from General Mountain, it only took half a month for such a long journey."

"I think there will be customers of Refining Star Mountain in even more distant places."

"As long as we provide an estimated delivery time, customers will have something to look forward to in their minds."

"Divide delivery routes based on different regions."

"Then use the cloud-soaring Flying Boat for delivery, ensuring speed and safety since ordinary demon beasts, flying birds, and robber bandits can’t catch up with the Flying Boat."

"In close regions, we can offer same-day, half-day delivery. Even for distant ones, we can achieve half-month delivery."

"Once the business volume grows, Refining Star Mountain can build branch warehouses in various locations for faster delivery."

After Lu Lin finished his concept, Zou Butong fell into deep thought.

As the Saint Lord of Refining Star Mountain, he needed to consider how much manpower and resources would be required if they followed Lu Lin’s suggestion and whether the returns would be worth it.

As for conducting business, Zou Butong didn’t see any problem with Refining Star Mountain doing it themselves.

They are known as a Holy Land for refining, but in reality, they are a massive Star Device selling organization.

Otherwise, no matter how good the Star Devices they make are, they can’t use them all themselves.

Setting up branches worldwide, taking orders in stores, and having the main Refining Star Mountain handle delivery is truly ingenious.

While the entire process seems simple, it is not as straightforward as it appears.

Otherwise, why hadn’t anyone thought of it during the tens of thousands of years at Refining Star Mountain?

"Good!"

"Little Friend Lu, you indeed have remarkable ideas. This idea can be done."

"Many thanks to Little Friend Lu."

"Senior Zou, you flatter me. It’s just a small thought I had. If it can be realized, it will be thanks to Senior Zou’s achievement."

The meal was enjoyed with both host and guest fully satisfied. After bidding farewell to Zou Butong, Lu Lin returned to the inn where he was staying.

At Refining Star Mountain, his goal was accomplished. He understood why Cui Baohe couldn’t forge the weapon and shared the online shopping concept with Zou Butong.

Maybe soon, Lu Lin would be able to purchase treasures from Refining Star Mountain near General Mountain, too.

Crucially, he also befriended a senior-level person at Refining Star Mountain, so if he needed something in the future, he could directly contact and order through the Message Conch.

Presumably, the prices would be very reasonable.

In the following days, Lu Lin and Wang Chou roamed freely around Refining Star Mountain, finding some interesting items thanks to his Eyes of Broken Delusion.

Although none of these items were useful to Lu Lin, taking them back to give to federation martial artists could enhance everyone’s cohesion and strength.

Finally, with everyone eagerly waiting, the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference officially began.

Lu Lin was called out of the room early in the morning by Wang Chou.

"Lu Lin, follow me later. My master has a VIP room, and we can go together."

"Sure, apologies for troubling Senior Master Wan Chong."

"What trouble? Our friendship is deep, my master is your master. Never be formal in the future."

Wang Chou said excitedly.

Since reaching Star King Level, he had been joyful and happy every day.

No longer looking worried all the time like before.

The venue for the Refining Star Treasure Appreciation Conference was a place called Refining Star Pavilion.

This was also the official agency for selling treasures and hosting clients of Refining Star Mountain.

"Hello, please show your invitation."

"Alright, thank you, Senior, please come in."

At the entrance, a dozen Refining Star Mountain disciples checked the VIP invitations of the attendees one by one.

They all maintained a calm demeanor without a hint of arrogance.

Lu Lin, along with Master Wan Chong and Wang Chou, smoothly entered the Refining Star Pavilion.

Once inside, Lu Lin was a bit surprised.

From the outside, the Refining Star Pavilion appeared to be merely an antique shop with a two-story wooden structure, yet inside, it was an entirely different world...