Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 62 Selling Goods

Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng finally succeeded in smelting a batch of relatively pure iron blocks. The iron blocks were crystal clear, exuding an eye-catching metallic luster, as dazzling as treasures.

Liu Meng exclaimed excitedly: "I didn't expect that all the methods you mentioned are true! With this iron, we can create our own magic weapons and weapons, and even sell them, so we can have no worries about food and clothing!" His eyes were shining with wealth and hope, and he was full of infinite expectations for the future.

However, Lu Xiuyuan was not intoxicated by his success. He was well aware of the risks and hidden dangers. He said in a deep voice: "You can't tell anyone about this matter now. A man is innocent but guilty of possessing a treasure. If the ability and resources we have are leaked, it will inevitably lead to endless troubles and disputes. We must be cautious and keep it secret for the time being."

Liu Meng listened to Lu Xiuyuan's words, although he was a little reluctant, he also understood the reason. He nodded and said that he would keep the secret strictly and not leak any information. The two smiled at each other tacitly, and they both understood in their hearts that this was a precious opportunity, but also a responsibility and commitment.

Afterwards, they continued to smelt iron secretly in the intervals between work in the woodshed. They carefully controlled the fire and furnace temperature to ensure that each iron smelting could achieve the best results. Although this increased their workload, they were happy to do it because they knew that these iron blocks not only represented wealth and power, but also their goals and hopes.

In their secret base, their movements were light and skillful, as if they were creating an art. They carefully polished each piece of iron and made them into weapons and tools of various shapes. Sometimes, they would sneak into their secret base at night, and silently carry out the iron smelting work under the weak light, meticulously and without slacking off.

During this month, Liu Meng and Lu Xiuyuan devoted themselves to the ironmaking work with great perseverance and determination. No matter day or night, rain or shine, they worked hard day and night without stopping. Beside the fire, their figures were like two tireless ironmakers, constantly adjusting the temperature and refining iron ingots.

As time went by, their iron smelting skills became more and more sophisticated, and the iron ingots they smelted were pure and of excellent quality. Each iron ingot shone with an attractive metallic luster, and its texture was tough and stable, and its quality was no less than that of meteorite iron.

Not only that, they also carried some iron blocks to the market in Beishan Town from time to time to sell. Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng packed some carefully polished iron ingots in their bags, shouldered expectations and hopes, and embarked on a journey to the market. They crossed green mountains and forests, crossed streams and mountain streams, and walked along the winding mountain roads.

Finally, when they arrived at the market in Beishan Town, a bustling scene appeared before their eyes. The market was crowded with people, and all kinds of hawking and trading sounds were heard. Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng took a deep breath, mustered up their courage, and walked into the bustling crowd.

Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng stood in the bustling market, unfolding the iron ingot for people to see and appreciate. The quality and purity of the iron ingot immediately attracted many people's attention, and people stopped to watch and marveled. Some people couldn't help but reach out to touch it, feeling the cold and hard metal texture, as if to verify the authenticity of the iron ingot.

People's curiosity was aroused, and they asked about the price and expressed their willingness to buy. Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng answered everyone's questions with a smile, and they were happy and satisfied with every transaction. They told the buyers that these iron ingots were found by chance in the mountains, and they were carefully refined, with reliable quality and could meet various needs.

As more and more people flocked to their stalls, the sales of iron ingots became more and more prosperous. These iron ingots not only attracted warriors who needed to forge weapons, but also attracted residents who needed to repair household appliances, and even attracted some merchants who hoarded them. They were all full of interest and demand for these iron ingots, and asked about the origin and production process of the iron ingots.

Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng answered every question with honesty, saying that the iron ingots were indeed found by chance in a cave in the mountains and were carefully refined and processed. They did not hide any details to reassure buyers about the origin and quality of the ingots, except that the iron was smelted by themselves.

Thanks to their efforts, the sales of iron ingots were hot all the way, and transactions were endless. People rushed to buy, and the scene was once very lively. Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng traded with buyers with satisfaction, and each transaction brought a lot of spiritual stones and gold and silver. They put these spiritual stones in their pockets. However, despite their great success, they did not forget their original intentions and promises. In the crowded market, they still kept a low profile and cautious, not showing off or making a fuss.

At the auction house in Beishan Town, Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng met the owner of the auction house, a middle-aged man named Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen is an experienced businessman who greeted the two cordially and led them into the interior of the auction house.

Although the facade of the auction house is not gorgeous, it also looks solemn and grand. A gilded sign hangs on the door with the characters "Beishan Auction House" and a huge auction hammer, implying that this is a place for transactions. There are several flower pots at the door, planted with lush green plants, adding a touch of vitality to the entire facade.

Walking into the auction house, you can see a spacious and bright hall. In the middle of the hall is a row of long tables, on which are displayed a variety of items, from antique calligraphy and paintings to jewelry. On the walls hang exquisite oil paintings, decorating the entire hall, giving people a sense of nobility and elegance.

Mr. Chen led Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng through the hall and came to the office area. There was a large table and several comfortable chairs in the office. There were bookshelves and some decorative paintings on the wall. The whole space looked clean and tidy, making people feel comfortable.

"Mr. Lu Xiuyuan, Mr. Liu, please take a seat." After Mr. Chen asked the two to sit down, he asked kindly, "What do you want to see me about this time?"

Lu Xiuyuan smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, we are here to discuss something. We have some high-quality iron ingots that we want to sell, and we want to see if you are interested in purchasing them."

Mr. Chen showed a hint of excitement when he heard this: "Oh? High-quality iron ingots? That's a good business. But can you tell me the source and quality of these iron ingots?"

Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng exchanged glances, and then Lu Xiuyuan continued: "We found these iron ingots in a mine in the mountains. After we carefully refined them, the quality is very good and can meet various needs."

Mr. Chen nodded to show his understanding: "I see. So, how many iron ingots do you want to sell?"

Lu Xiuyuan took out a list with the quantity and specifications listed on it: "This is the list of iron ingots we are going to sell, a total of 20 batches, each batch of 50 iron ingots."

Mr. Chen took the list and looked through it carefully, his eyes scanning every detail intently. His expression was serious and thoughtful, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, he nodded: "Okay, I am willing to cooperate with you. We can sign a contract to agree on the price and transaction method."

Lu Xiuyuan was relieved when he heard Mr. Chen's answer, but he remained alert. He knew that this was just the first step, and there were more important things to be solved next. So he continued, "But there is a condition. You can't tell anyone about us. Our project needs to be kept confidential, and we can't let the outside world know about our business. Secondly, in return, I can use your place as our raw material procurement base. We are willing to cooperate with you and hope to reach a mutually beneficial and win-win deal."

After listening to Lu Xiuyuan's words, Mr. Chen frowned slightly, obviously having some doubts about confidentiality. But then he thought for a moment and seemed to realize the importance of this condition. Finally, he nodded and agreed: "Okay, I understand your requirements. I will keep it strictly confidential and never disclose any information. As for cooperation, I am very happy to be your partner. I believe we can create a better future together."

After hearing Mr. Chen's promise, Lu Xiuyuan's trust in him increased. He knew that Mr. Chen was a trustworthy person, otherwise he would not have such a status and reputation. So, he smiled and expressed his gratitude: "Thank you Mr. Chen for your understanding and support. We will definitely do our best for this cooperation."

Next, Mr. Chen and Lu Xiuyuan began to discuss the specific terms of the contract. They discussed important details such as price, delivery date, payment method, etc., and wrote them into the contract one by one. After some discussion and revision, they finally signed a detailed contract and formally reached an agreement to purchase the iron ingots.

After Liu Meng signed the contract, his face was filled with excitement, and he expressed his joy to Lu Xiuyuan joyfully: "The profit I made this time is more than what I earned working in the woodshed for several years. This is too much profit."

Lu Xiuyuan smiled. He was well aware of the value of this, but he remained calm: "In fact, we haven't asked for a price that is too high. This is already a reasonable price. Once we improve it, the iron ingots we produce will be purer and the price will be even better."

His words revealed a thoughtful attitude, and Liu Meng could not help but nod his head to show his understanding. Lu Xiuyuan paused and continued: "We can't use this iron now. When the purity is high, we can refine it ourselves."

Liu Meng's eyes flashed with excitement when he heard this, and he began to imagine what kind of weapons and tools he could create in the future. The conversation between the two was full of expectations and visions for the future. This cooperation not only brought them rich profits, but also paved the way for their future.

When Lu Xiuyuan received the spiritual stone from the auction house owner, Mr. Chen, he was filled with joy. He weighed the spiritual stone gently, and after confirming that the weight was correct, he confidently purchased some elixirs and magic weapons from Mr. Chen that could improve his skills.

Boss Chen was very satisfied with their choice. After all, these elixirs and magic weapons were carefully selected, of high quality and effective. He was happy to introduce the effects and usage of each elixir and magic weapon to Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng, hoping to help them improve their cultivation and combat effectiveness.

Under the guidance of Boss Chen, Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng selected the elixirs that were suitable for their respective stages of cultivation. These elixirs could not only accelerate the improvement of their cultivation, but also strengthen their physique and improve their combat effectiveness. For them, this was an extremely important investment in order to better prepare for future challenges.

In addition to the elixir, Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng also purchased some magic weapons that can assist in cultivation and combat. Although these magic weapons are expensive, they are priceless and can help them achieve twice the result with half the effort in cultivation and combat, improve efficiency, and protect their own safety.

In the end, Lu Xiuyuan and Liu Meng purchased a large number of elixirs that can be used in the middle stage of Qi training. These elixirs will become an important help on their path of cultivation.

After returning to the sect, Liu Meng and Lu Xiuyuan quickly left the crowd and went straight to their own residence. They were happy, but they did not dare to be careless, because at this moment their goal had changed from gaining benefits to improving their cultivation. So, they chose a room far away from the people in the sect so that they could concentrate on their cultivation.

As soon as they entered the room, they immediately closed the door, drew the curtains, and put everything in order. Then, they greeted Nanny Sun in the firewood room and lied that they were feeling unwell and needed to rest. This excuse allowed them to temporarily stay away from the trivial matters of the sect and concentrate on their cultivation.

In fact, Liu Meng and Lu Xiuyuan were not sick, but had entered a new stage of cultivation. They had both reached the middle stage of Qi training, and their current goal was to reach the late stage of Qi training, further improve their cultivation, and enhance their own strength.

In the room, Lu Xiuyuan sat quietly on the ground, closed his eyes and concentrated, and began his journey of cultivation. He took out the pills he bought and carefully observed each pill, his heart full of anticipation and excitement. These pills represented his hope and opportunity to improve his cultivation. He was determined to make good use of them and break through his cultivation realm as soon as possible.

He gently picked up a pill, put it in his mouth, and then slowly swallowed it. When the pill entered his mouth, a warm breath immediately spread in his mouth, and then slid into his body along his throat. He felt the essence contained in the pill quickly spread in his body, gradually blending into his meridians and qi sea.

As the elixir took effect, Lu Xiuyuan felt a surge of hot energy surging through his body, his meridians were activated, and the true qi circulated in his body, and his body seemed to be filled with infinite power. He concentrated on controlling his breathing, guiding the true qi to flow through his meridians, and trying to maintain a balance between body and mind.

During the practice, Lu Xiuyuan constantly adjusted his breathing rhythm and controlled the direction and speed of the flow of true qi in order to maximize the effectiveness of the elixir. He knew the importance of practice, and only through continuous efforts and training could he improve his practice and enhance his strength.

As time went by, Lu Xiuyuan's cultivation state gradually entered a state of high concentration. He felt that the flow of true qi in his body was becoming smoother and smoother, the resistance in his meridians was gradually decreasing, and his cultivation was constantly improving. His body was gradually wrapped in true qi, emitting a faint golden light, as if a cultivator was gradually growing on the path of cultivation.

During the practice, Lu Xiuyuan not only focused on physical training, but also worked hard to adjust his mentality. He knew that practice required both internal and external cultivation, and peace of mind and concentration were equally important. Therefore, he tried to maintain inner peace, eliminate distracting thoughts, and devote himself to practice wholeheartedly.

At the same time, the outside environment was also constantly changing. The light in the room gradually dimmed, and faint moonlight poured into the room through the window, making everything hazy and mysterious. The sect seemed unusually quiet at night, with only the occasional sound of crickets from afar, making the entire space even more quiet.

However, none of this could affect Lu Xiuyuan's state of cultivation. He was completely focused on his cultivation. During his cultivation, time seemed to stand still, without a single moment of rest. He only focused on his own practice, constantly improving his strength and cultivation.