C11 Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion

Within Yunhe City lay a bustling trading street, home to the grandest trading edifice in all the city—the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion. Rumored to have been established by a prince of the Tiancang Empire's royal family, its branches sprawled across countless cities within the empire.

At that moment, Su Yun stood before the opulent three-story pavilion, poised to enter. He stepped through the grand doors and was greeted by an expansive hall. Crystal counters lined both sides, showcasing an array of items such as medicinal herbs, Spirit Liquid, Soul Beast cores—essentials for any Soul Cultivator. Vendors called out to passersby, each vying for attention.

The ground floor of the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion welcomed all, offering crystal counter space for rent in exchange for a sum of gold coins. But Su Yun had no intention of peddling wares; his sights were set on the second floor.

The second level, though more compact than the first, boasted items of far superior quality and grade. Su Yun swept his gaze over the offerings before approaching a counter at the forefront.

"May I assist you, Young Master?" inquired a middle-aged man clad in fine brocade, his smile warm as he addressed Su Yun.

Without preamble, Su Yun placed five cloth-wrapped Weapons onto the counter. "What are these worth?" he asked.

The brocade-clad man's eyes widened in surprise as he unveiled the Weapons, particularly taken aback by the silver short blade. "Middle Level Weapons?" he exclaimed. Such Weapons were a rarity in Yunhe City, seldom found even in the storerooms of practicing families.

"Are you looking to sell these, Young Master?" he asked, seeking confirmation from Su Yun.

With a nod from Su Yun, the man wasted no further words. He retrieved a slab of black iron and began to channel Soul Power into each Weapon, testing their sharpness. This black iron, a special material crafted for such tests, was the definitive means to gauge a Weapon's edge.

Su Yun chose the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion to sell his weapons, drawn to their reputation for recognizing true value. The Pavilion's thorough testing often resulted in prices that exceeded the market rate.

The middle-aged man in brocaded robes completed the assessments and, after a moment's consideration, addressed Su Yun, "Young Master, would two thousand gold coins suffice?"

Su Yun's eyebrows lifted subtly. He had expected around one thousand eight hundred gold coins based on market prices, so the offer was indeed higher.

"Too little," he countered, shaking his head.

The man, seemingly anticipating this response, countered, "Two thousand two hundred gold coins. Young Master, that's the best I can offer."

Su Yun eyed him, inwardly surprised. Were the weapons, crafted with the Divine Hammer, so exceptional to warrant an extra two hundred gold coins? That amount could buy an additional lower-level weapon.

"Two thousand three hundred," Su Yun stated firmly.

The man in brocade frowned at the counteroffer.

Without another word, Su Yun made a move to pack up the weapons, indicating his readiness to leave.

"Deal! Two thousand three hundred gold coins it is!" the man quickly conceded, recognizing Su Yun's tactic but eager to close the sale.

Su Yun ceased his actions and smiled. "Please convert it to Spirit Stones."

The man chuckled wryly, clearly feeling the pinch as he handed over a cloth bag. "Here are two hundred and thirty Spirit Stones, Young Master. You might want to count them..."

"No need. I trust the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion's integrity," Su Yun replied, taking the bag and departing.

As the man watched Su Yun's retreating figure, he mused, "To possess weapons of such caliber, which noble's son could he be?" Then, glancing at the weapons on the counter, his face broke into a gleeful grin. "No matter. With weapons like these, my commission will surely be handsome!"

Is it really a loss to spend five hundred gold coins above the market price?

It all depends on the quality!

The five weapons before him, after his testing, were all exceptional within their class. For weapons of such caliber, not only would spending an extra five hundred gold coins be justified, but even a thousand gold coins would be a worthwhile investment!

...

Having sold his weapons, Su Yun wasn't in a rush to return to his clan. Instead, he took his time browsing the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion.

During his visit, he had gained a deeper understanding of the Weapon Forging skill from the Hammer Spirit.

Sure, using three Spirit Stones could yield a successful forge, but the chance of creating a High Level Weapon or Soul Weapon was slim. To increase the odds of forging a superior High Level Weapon or Soul Weapon, additional materials were necessary.

What's more, the Weapon Forging skill could be leveled up. The version he had unlocked was merely the most basic. Upgrading it would significantly boost the likelihood of producing higher-tier weapons and unlock extra functionalities. The catch? He needed a variety of new materials for the upgrade process.

So, besides selling weapons, Su Yun was also at the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion to purchase materials.

He wandered for well over half an hour.

"Definitely not cheap!"

Holding a cloth bag with barely two pounds of materials, Su Yun shook his head slightly.

Such a small amount of materials had already cost him more than half of the Spirit Stones he had just earned. He now understood why there were so few Artifact Casting Masters. This level of spending was beyond what an average Soul Cultivator could manage.

"Master!"

Suddenly, the Hammer Spirit's voice rang out.

Startled, Su Yun quickly asked, "What have you found now?"

He wasn't adept at recognizing Weapon Forging Materials. All the materials he had purchased were selected with guidance from the Hammer Spirit.

"You must buy the piece of iron in the second crystal cabinet on the right!"

"Oh?"

Su Yun's eyebrows lifted.

This was the first time he heard the Hammer Spirit speak with such certainty.

Driven by curiosity, he looked over.

Inside the cabinet, there was a piece of iron, fist-sized and slightly rusted, with a dark sheen.

"This?"

Su Yun was somewhat taken aback.

To the untrained eye, it was nothing more than a chunk of iron on the verge of rusting.

"Master, purchasing it is the right move!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yun promptly made his way over.

He had full confidence in the Hammer Spirit's discernment.

"Young Master, may I assist you with something?"

The moment Su Yun approached, a wiry middle-aged man by the crystal display eagerly welcomed him.

Without mincing words, Su Yun pointed at the iron, "What's the price for this piece?"

"Hmm?"

Caught off guard, the middle-aged man quickly mustered a smile, "Young Master, such keen insight! To recognize the extraordinary value of this super treasure iron at a glance, it..."

"Ten gold coins!"

Su Yun cut him off before he could finish.

"Uh..."

The man's grand introduction was abruptly stifled, leaving him to offer a wry smile, "Young Master, this is a treasure iron. Ten gold coins is rather..."

"Forget it, then!"

Su Yun turned to leave.

"Wait, Young Master, please wait!"

Seeing Su Yun departing, the middle-aged man's urgency spiked, "Ten gold coins! It's yours for just ten gold coins!"

That's when Su Yun halted and returned to the counter.

"Anything else you require, Young Master?"

Post-transaction, the middle-aged man inquired with a beaming smile.

Su Yun shook his head and departed.

"Ten gold coins for a worthless piece of iron. The fool!"

He smirked to himself as he watched Su Yun's retreating figure.

He had found the iron by the roadside, kept it for its apparent durability, and decided to sell it. Little did he expect someone would actually pay for it...

"Hammer Spirit, is this iron truly a quality material?"

Examining the rusted iron in his hand, which seemed anything but valuable, Su Yun couldn't help but question.

"Master, this iron is far from ordinary!"

The Hammer Spirit explained, "It's a special metal called Silver Star Meteorite Iron. With the Divine Hammer's craftsmanship, it could be used to forge at least one Soul Weapon!"

"At least one Soul Weapon?"

Su Yun's eyes bulged in astonishment. "Are you certain?"

"Yes!"

With that confirmation, Su Yun's breath quickened with excitement.

A Soul Weapon!

That's a Soul Weapon!

The worth of just one Soul Weapon could likely purchase half of a cultivation clan like the Yun family!

"I've got to sharpen my eye for this in the future!"

Su Yun mused to himself while examining the piece of rusty iron in his grasp.

Without the Hammer Spirit, he would have undoubtedly overlooked such a premium material!

"Hey, isn't that Su Yun, the Yun family's illustrious son-in-law?"

Just then, an unexpected voice rang out.

"..."