126: Chapter 126 Millennium Black Iron

Seeing the dejected expressions of the crowd, Lin Hao also put away his smugness and sighed softly: "When I first learned of this, I was just as shocked as you all. This millennium black iron is too rare; even if we all searched for it together, it would likely be difficult to find any trace of it. The Artifact Refining Great Master's reward seems tempting, but in reality, it is as difficult as reaching the heavens."

Upon hearing this, everyone chimed in to agree with Lin Hao's words.

After all, they had only heard of this millennium black iron and had never actually seen it.

Qin Changsheng, who was far away in his small courtyard, felt a surge of emotion in his heart when he heard the words 'millennium black iron.'

Others merely regarded this millennium black iron as a supreme treasure that could be encountered but not sought.

However, Qin Changsheng possessed the Golden Trait Intelligence.

As long as the millennium black iron appeared within a thousand-mile radius, Qin Changsheng would know its exact location.

Qin Changsheng's spiritual power was quietly injected into the Golden Trait, and a faint golden halo instantly emerged in his mind. Within the flowing halo, countless fragments of information flashed by rapidly, all related to millennium black iron.

In just an instant, the search was complete, and clear information appeared directly on the attribute panel.

[millennium black iron: Formed through a thousand years of nourishment in yin-cold lands, it can be used to temper Earth-Grade Magical Artifacts.]

[Location: Inside Lin Hao's Storage Pouch]

Seeing this information, Qin Changsheng was also somewhat astonished.

He had not expected that Lin Hao would actually have millennium black iron.

At the same time, Qin Changsheng's gaze fell upon Lin Hao.

He saw Lin Hao's brow furrowed, his mouth hanging with a hint of unwillingness and regret as he shook his head slightly and murmured in a low voice: "Such an Opportunity has been missed after all... If I could have a piece of millennium black iron, I could obtain a copy of the refining insights for a Lifebound Treasure."

After saying this, he let out a heavy sigh, his face full of genuine regret, as if he truly had only heard the name of millennium black iron and had never actually seen it.

Looking at Lin Hao's behavior, Qin Changsheng immediately made a judgment.

Although this Lin Hao was arrogant and conceited, he simply could not act.

At this moment, he clearly had not seen millennium black iron and did not know its true appearance; otherwise, he would never be so full of regret.

Furthermore, he would not have casually placed the millennium black iron inside his Storage Pouch.

Presumably, he must have obtained this piece of millennium black iron by chance.

He did not know that the treasure was millennium black iron.

He might have even mistaken it for ordinary black iron and casually put it in his Storage Pouch without giving it a second thought.

As soon as this thought emerged, Qin Changsheng immediately had an idea.

A trade assembly was about to take place shortly; he would find a random excuse to Exchange for Lin Hao's millennium black iron.

Although Spirit Stones were precious, they were not worth even a ten-thousandth of the value of millennium black iron, let alone the refining insights for a Lifebound Treasure.

Since Lin Hao did not know the true value of the millennium black iron, he would certainly be moved by Spirit Stones. As for himself, he only needed to pay a few Spirit Stones to obtain the millennium black iron and subsequently obtain the refining insights for a Lifebound Treasure. Such a deal could be described as a guaranteed profit.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Jiang Lijuan, who was sitting among the group, suddenly stood up and spoke: "Fellow Disciples, instead of regretting the difficulty of finding opportunities here, why don't we take advantage of today's gathering to hold a trade assembly!"

"Everyone surely has some items in their Storage Pouches that they don't use. It's a waste to throw them away and they take up space to keep. Why not bring them out to Exchange with each other and get what we need? That way, this gathering won't be in vain."

As soon as Jiang Lijuan's proposal was made, it instantly ignited everyone's interest, and the previous regret and gloom were swept away.

The eyes of the group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators lit up one after another as they chimed in: "Senior Sister Jiang's idea is great! I indeed have many idle treasures in my Storage Pouch and was just worrying about how to deal with them!"

"Yes, yes, getting what we need is for the best. Perhaps we can trade for something good that we can actually use!"

Before the words had even finished, everyone impatiently raised their hands to summon their Storage Pouches, and one by one, idle treasures were taken out and placed on the tabletops in front of them.

There were Medicinal Pills of ordinary quality, incomplete Cultivation Technique Jade Slips, Magical Artifact prototypes from failed refinements, useless Spiritual Plant residue, as well as some scattered Ores and Talismans. It was a dazzling array that filled most of the tabletop.

"I have three Peiyuan Pills here. Although their grade isn't high, they are suitable for Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators to stabilize their cultivation. I want to trade for an Entry-Level short sword. Is any fellow Disciple willing to trade?"

"I have a piece of useless Bluestone Jade here that can weakly gather Spiritual Qi. I want to trade for some Cinnabar for refining Talismans. If anyone has some, please speak up!"

While displaying their idle treasures, everyone stated their needs, their tones full of anticipation.

The private room instantly became lively, with the sounds of bargaining and the sounds of discussing Exchanges intertwining.

Not long after, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators reached deals. Some used idle Medicinal Pills to trade for suitable Magical Artifacts, while others used useless Ores to trade for Spiritual Plants needed for cultivation.

Looking at the people who had reached deals, Qin Changsheng also knew that the time had come.

He controlled Hu Nan to stand up and said: "Fellow Disciples, I need to forge a treasure recently and urgently need a large amount of black iron. Taking this Opportunity today, I am willing to purchase black iron at a price of three Spirit Stones per piece. I will take as much as you have, and there will be no delay in payment."

"What? Three Spirit Stones per piece?"

"Is that for real?"

"It's only two Spirit Stones per piece in the market!"

"Presumably, the market is out of stock!"

Amidst the discussion, everyone showed joyful expressions. Many people immediately raised their hands to take out the black iron from their Storage Pouches and walked quickly to Hu Nan.

"Brother Hu, I have five pieces of black iron here, hurry and trade them for Spirit Stones for me!"

"I have eight pieces here, I'll trade too!"

Qin Changsheng controlled Hu Nan, whose expression remained calm. A Storage Pouch filled with Spirit Stones was taken out, and he methodically settled the payments with everyone, taking the black iron from their hands.

Lin Hao's face turned terrifyingly dark as he looked at that Storage Pouch.

Because Lin Hao had already recognized that Storage Pouch; it was his own Storage Pouch.

The ten thousand Spirit Stones inside were also what he had lost to Hu Nan last year.

Seeing this, the group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators became even more enthusiastic, bringing out their treasured black iron to trade, fearing they might miss this good Opportunity.

In just the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, a pile of black iron had accumulated in front of Hu Nan. Upon counting, there were over two hundred pieces.

Not far away, as Lin Hao watched the scene of Hu Nan purchasing black iron, his originally dark expression gradually faded, and his mind became active.

Not long ago, one of his trusted Disciples had accidentally found dozens of pieces of black iron for him while exploring a Secret Realm.

These pieces of black iron were of ordinary quality, and he usually had no use for them. He had always kept them casually in his Storage Pouch, where they took up space. He had originally intended to dispose of them at a low price later, but now that Hu Nan was offering three Spirit Stones per piece, he could just sell them to Hu Nan.

His dozens of pieces of black iron could be traded for a total of over two hundred Spirit Stones.

Although this amount of Spirit Stones wasn't much, it was enough for his usual purchases of Medicinal Pills and cultivation consumables. It was better than letting these useless pieces of black iron sit idle in his Storage Pouch.

Thinking of this, Lin Hao decided to sell all those idle pieces of black iron to Hu Nan.

Lin Hao stood up, walked quickly out of the crowd, and came directly before Hu Nan.

He raised his hand and patted his waist, and a plain-looking black Storage Pouch was taken out and handed over to Hu Nan: "Junior Brother Hu, I have seventy pieces of black iron here."

Far away in the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng felt a surge of joy and controlled Hu Nan to take Lin Hao's Storage Pouch.

He carefully extended his Divine Sense into the Storage Pouch.

A moment later, Qin Changsheng clearly perceived that among these seventy pieces of black iron, there was one extremely special piece of black iron mixed in.

It was surrounded by the other ordinary pieces of black iron; if one did not investigate carefully, its abnormality would be impossible to detect.

This black iron was deep black throughout, its surface shimmering with a faint eerie light, and its patterns were as fine as silk.

Qin Changsheng understood immediately, confirming that this was the millennium black iron he had been painstakingly searching for.

He quickly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and pushed down the joy in his eyes, not daring to let even a hint of it show, while simultaneously controlling Hu Nan to quickly complete the transaction.

"Seventy pieces of black iron, three Spirit Stones each, that's a total of two hundred and ten Spirit Stones. You should count them." Hu Nan handed the Storage Pouch containing the two hundred and ten Spirit Stones to Lin Hao.

Lin Hao hurriedly reached out to take the Storage Pouch and impatiently checked it.

When he felt that there were indeed two hundred and ten Spirit Stones, a smile instantly appeared on his face.

"Not bad, exactly two hundred and ten!"

Lin Hao secretly rejoiced in his heart: These pieces of black iron were of ordinary quality and were completely useless sitting in his Storage Pouch.

If he took them to the market to sell, they would at most fetch two Spirit Stones per piece. For seventy pieces, the total would be one hundred and forty Spirit Stones at best.

Now that he had sold them to Hu Nan, he had actually sold them for a full two hundred and ten Spirit Stones, earning an extra seventy Spirit Stones. This deal was simply a massive profit!

If there were a few more such trades in the future, he could even earn back the ten thousand Spirit Stones he lost last year.

Far away in the small courtyard, Qin Changsheng also felt very good.

He had not expected that he would obtain the millennium black iron so easily.

With this millennium black iron, Qin Changsheng would also be able to obtain the refining insights for a Lifebound Treasure from the Sword Villa's Artifact Refining Great Master.

With these insights, Qin Changsheng's refinement of a Lifebound Treasure would also be much easier.

At the same time, Qin Changsheng felt very grateful to Lin Hao in his heart.

If not for Lin Hao's generosity, he likely would not have obtained the millennium black iron so easily.

He also wouldn't have reached Foundation Establishment so easily, nor would he have obtained the Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique.