Martial Saint through Reading

Chapter 362: Chapter 276: Inquiring About the Five-Colored Fire Feather (Part 3)

Steward Wan transported from another country, yet the artifact refiner who pawned the treasure has yet to come claim it.

Is it the same person?

Steward Wan clasped his hands in salute: "Could Your Excellency allow me to see the Heavenly Inquiry Order?"

"Alright." Chu Ming flicked the Heavenly Inquiry Order given by Hoong Ying.

Upon receiving the Heavenly Inquiry Order, Steward Wan examined it closely, then his smile deepened: "I thought Your Excellency wouldn’t come, the Fire Feather is already prepared."

The Heavenly Inquiry Order belonged to the artifact refiner who pre-ordered the Fire Feather.

At Heavenly Inquiry Tower, what they see is the order, not the person, whether they are disguised or the same person doesn’t matter.

"Previously, half of the deposit was already paid, today you only need to pay the rest, and you can take away the Fire Feather of the Five-Colored Firebird."

Already paid half the deposit?

A flash of surprise flickered in Chu Ming’s eyes.

The Heavenly Inquiry Order was given to him by Master Hoong Ying, and after seeing it, the steward said half the deposit was paid.

Thus it’s not that Heavenly Inquiry Tower just happens to have Fire Feathers for sale, but Master Hoong Ying specifically found the Fire Feathers for him.

Half the deposit was already given, so the box Master Hoong Ying sent, containing materials capable of refining four or five Meridian Unlocking Realm treasures, equates to the other half.

Such thoughtfulness.

Chu Ming flipped his hand, six jade pendants appeared in his palm, each enveloped by rich Primordial Qi.

Mineral materials can be used for artifact refining, yet he wouldn’t reveal them, better to test using mass-produced Primordial Qi objects.

"This is..." Steward Wan stared at the six jade pendants for a detailed examination, his expression changing repeatedly.

The pendants are ordinary, can be bought for a few ounces of silver, yet mysteriously gave him an extraordinary feeling.

Could it be...

"Pardon my poor eyesight, could Your Excellency allow me to evaluate them in the back hall?"

Steward Wan is indeed a strong Meridian Unlocking Realm figure, but Primordial Qi is hard for ordinary warriors to discern, his mysterious sensation can’t be articulated.

Fortunately, Heavenly Inquiry Tower houses master appraisers far more astute than him.

Chu Ming nodded.

After saluting, Steward Wan took the pendants to the back hall.

In the back tower, an antique pavilion, a person sits cross-legged, Primordial Qi converges around.

"Mo Changge." With respect, Steward Wan arrived at the door.

Long Pavilion is a position at Heavenly Inquiry Tower, akin to a Sect Elder, higher in status than Steward Wan.

"What’s the matter?"

"There are items requiring Mo Changge’s appraisal."

"Oh?" Primordial Qi Warrior Moo opened his eyes, "What treasures could elude Steward Wan’s gaze? Bring them in for me to see."

Heavenly Inquiry Tower’s steward, naturally astute, rarely are treasures needing Long Pavilion’s appraisal, those brought here are extraordinary.

"Mo Changge, I sense they seem like Primordial Qi objects..." Steward Wan entered with the pendants, respectfully handed them over.

Seeing the pendants, Primordial Qi Warrior Moo’s eyes instantly emitted a bright light: "They are Primordial Qi objects, and the Primordial Qi within is exceptionally pure."

He grasped a pendant, eyes closed, seemingly feeling the Primordial Qi within.

"Unfortunately, the pendants carrying Primordial Qi are too ordinary, though the Primordial Qi is pure, ultimately they’re limited by their form, barely considered third-tier top-grade treasures."

Heavenly Inquiry Tower has its own set of treasure appraisal rules, third-tier top-grade treasure, equivalent to weapons or armor used by Late Stage Refining Organ Realm Martial Artists.

"Third-tier top-grade..." Steward Wan expressed slight disappointment.

The Fire Feather of the Five-Colored Firebird is deemed fourth-tier top-grade in Heavenly Inquiry Tower’s appraisal system, these Primordial Qi pendants clearly aren’t worth half.

"However, there’s one thing I find peculiar," Primordial Qi Warrior Moo, having reviewed the six similar pendants, showed bewilderment in his brow.

"These pendants are so ordinary, neither capable of actively invoking Primordial Qi nor possessing the ability to store it long-term, if one appeared, maybe a stroke of chance, but six appearing simultaneously..."

Primordial Qi Warrior Moo felt the pendants’ slowly dissipating Primordial Qi, his expression gradually grew solemn: "It’s like using Great Divine Techniques to confine pure Primordial Qi within the pendants."

He could guide Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into ordinary pendants, yet that Primordial Qi is mixed and less refined, even infused into ordinary objects, would soon return to the world.

"Mo Changge’s opinion?" Steward Wan bowed.

"Where is the person inquiring about the treasures?" Primordial Qi Warrior Moo set down the pendants, turned his gaze to inquire of Steward Wan.

"Treasure Hall."

"Treasure Hall..." Primordial Qi Warrior Moo mused, prepared to unleash his Spiritual Sense, radiating towards Treasure Hall to investigate.

But soon after, he suppressed this notion.

If this person transformed six ordinary pendants into Primordial Qi pendants, their power would be unimaginable; hastily probing with Spiritual Sense could offend.

"I’ll accompany you to meet this inquirer."

"Alright."

"..."

On the other side, in Treasure Hall.

Chu Ming sat leisurely on the chair, a hint of smile flashing by his eye.

He heard the conversation between Steward Wan and Mo Changge in the pavilion moments ago.

Indeed, Heavenly Inquiry Tower lives up to its name, with remarkable insight, instantly discerning the genius of the Primordial Qi pendants.

All six pendants are ordinary street goods, only through the white Primordial Qi of the Sea of Consciousness’s Book collection Lake could they transform.

He hasn’t mastered any Great Divine Techniques, merely frequently guides Primordial Qi and possesses some skills.

Soon, two figures appeared before the hall.

Steward Wan held the six Primordial Qi pendants in both hands, beside him, Primordial Qi Warrior Moo garbed in a gray robe.

"Apologies for keeping you waiting."

After going to the pavilion, Steward Wan’s address for the black-clad youth changed from ’Your Excellency’ to ’Your Esteemed’.

"This is our Long Pavilion of Heavenly Inquiry Tower, Mo Changge."

"Greetings to Your Esteemed." Primordial Qi Warrior Moo greeted in salute, naturally focusing on the black-clad youth.

He scrutinized closely, a trace of curiosity surfacing in his eyes.

The black-clad youth before him, he couldn’t perceive at all.

Such exquisite Concealing Breath Technique!

Chu Ming rose slowly, returned the courteous gesture, "Have the pendants been appraised?"