C12 Golden Rock!(2)

"In my past life, I could use the power of the Demon Saint Order to transmute stone into gold. I'm curious if I still possess that ability."

The process wasn't as simple as turning any random stone into gold; it involved enhancing a low-grade ore to increase its quality by one or even two grades, thereby fetching a higher price.

While in C Country, Lin Feng had this transmutative ability, but the spiritual energy there was sparse. Coupled with his limited powers, the items he produced weren't particularly valuable.

"Let's start with a Grade One Black Iron Stone and see how it goes."

Lin Feng located a Black Iron Stone in his room, picked it up, and set it on the table.

"Young Master, what are you up to?" Ling'er inquired as she entered the room and saw Lin Feng examining the seemingly worthless black iron stone with a look of contemplation.

"I'm refining stones, Ling'er," Lin Feng responded without looking up. "Once I've created a higher-grade stone, I'll make sure to buy you an abundance of lovely lingerie."

"Always with the cheeky remarks, huh?" Ling'er scoffed, giving Lin Feng a playful glare. She was no stranger to his teasing banter.

Yet, her gaze remained fixed on Lin Feng, full of curiosity.

Lin Feng was channeling a stream of spiritual energy into the Demon Saint Order, while his other hand rested on the black iron stone on the table. A misty aura enveloped his palm, making contact with the stone.

In just a short time, the black iron stone began to shift in hue, gradually taking on a crimson color.

A faint flame-like energy danced above its now scarlet surface.

"It's transformed into a Dark-Iron Flame Stone!" Lin Feng couldn't hide his excitement. A regular Dark-Iron Stone might fetch twenty silver coins on the market, but as a Dark-Iron Flame Stone, it could command a price of two hundred silver coins.

The stone's value had increased tenfold!

"I recall that Dark-Iron Flame Stones are quite scarce throughout the entire Heaven Flipping Domain," Lin Feng mused, eagerly rubbing his hands together.

"Young Master, you're truly remarkable, refining a black iron stone into the more prestigious Dark-Iron Flame Stone!" Ling'er's eyes widened in awe, her respect for Lin Feng growing by the moment.

Lin Feng was once a layabout with no particular skills to his name. Now, with his newfound ability to refine gold and stone, he had earned a newfound respect from Ling'er.

"Ling'er, please fetch Chief Bai for me. Tell him I need to discuss a matter of great importance," Lin Feng requested.

With a nod, Ling'er departed from Lin Feng's quarters.

"I was right; the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is rich in this world, perfect for the art of metallurgy," Lin Feng mused, a smile playing on his lips.

Soon, Steward Bai arrived, following Ling'er back to Lin Feng's room.

Bai Yi eyed Lin Feng, who sat composed in his chair, with a wary heart. He had already run through all the possible reasons for this meeting in his mind.

"Is this youngster about to make some grand request for more Body Transformation Pills? Or is he after advanced martial techniques?" Bai Yi's face bore a look of concern.

Lin Feng, sipping his tea, addressed Bai Yi, "Uncle Bai, I've asked you here today to discuss a particular matter."

Bai Yi furrowed his brow and steeled himself before asking, "What matter brings Young Master Lin Feng to me?"

"I'd like to propose a business transaction, Uncle Bai!" Lin Feng revealed, presenting the Black Iron Flame Stone to a surprised Bai Yi.

"Does this young man intend to sell me this Black Iron Flame Stone?" Bai Yi pondered, examining the stone.

The Black Iron Flame Stone was of decent quality, but it wasn't something he was looking for.

"Second Young Master, while the Black Iron Flame Stone is certainly fine, it's not something I require," Bai Yi admitted with a wry smile.

"You've misunderstood, Uncle Bai. I may not be particularly gifted, but I've recently acquired the skill to refine metal. I'm hoping you can assist me in selling a batch of these Mystic Metal Flame Stones," Lin Feng clarified, cutting straight to the chase to avoid any further confusion.

Bai Yi's expression shifted as he inquired, "Second Young Master, you've actually mastered the art of refining gold and stone?"

"Indeed," Lin Feng confirmed with a nod. He then retrieved a piece of black iron stone from his room and began the meticulous process of refining it. Before long, the stone took on a subtle crimson hue, and within moments, the silver-white black iron stone was transformed into a radiant red.

A subtle warmth began to emanate from the black iron stone.

Bai Yi had initially dismissed Lin Feng's claim as sheer nonsense, but witnessing the phenomenon firsthand, he couldn't deny the truth any longer. On the Dragon Sparrow Continent, individuals capable of refining gold stones were exceedingly rare.

"Uncle Bai, now that you've seen it for yourself, you're willing to partner with me, aren't you?" Lin Feng inquired.

A grin spread across Bai Yi's face as he nodded, "Absolutely, we can partner up. What are your terms, Second Young Master?"

"You'll cover the cost of the Black Iron Stone, I'll handle the craftsmanship, and we'll split the profits—seventy percent for me, thirty for you," Lin Feng proposed.

"Agreed, I accept your terms." Bai Yi nodded without hesitation. Lin Feng had managed to refine a Black Iron Flame Stone in just five minutes. That meant two hundred silver coins in five minutes, and potentially two thousand four hundred in an hour.

Ten hours of work a day could yield twenty-four thousand silver coins. At this pace, a month's sales of Black Iron Flame Stones could rival the Lin family's annual profits.

"I'll get the black iron stones ready," Bai Yi said, promptly exiting Lin Feng's room and departing from the Lin family estate.

Come noon, the clamor of horses and carriages roused Lin Feng from his meditation. The sounds echoed at the entrance to his courtyard.

"The Black Iron Stone has arrived."

Lin Feng's eyes snapped open. He rose from his bed, pushed open the door, and was greeted by a road lined with carriages, all laden with black iron stones of varying sizes—over a thousand in total.

Bai Yi had clearly gone all-in on this venture.

"Wow, Bai Yi is really laying it on the line!" Lin Feng marveled at the sight of the stones, his throat tightening.

The soldiers stationed in Lin Feng's courtyard looked on with curiosity, each one speculating about what the notorious playboy was up to this time.