The next day.
Zhang Wei and Xinyue departed early in the morning to find the right building for their pavilion.
With the wealth they acquired through the auction, they did not need to worry about the price.
While Zhang Wei and Xinyue were scouting the city for available buildings, Elder Peng and Mao Yun were visiting all the ore dealers.
Creating array plates needed many rare ores. However, the most important metal ore for array plates was discovered by him in the Tier-2 ruins.
The Duskgold Iron.
Without the Duskgold Iron, it would be impossible to forge array plates.
Therefore, Jun Wu was not scared of others finding out the secret of forging the array plates.
Moreover, in a region where there wasn't a single Grade-1 Blacksmith, the probability of forging was close to zero.
While everyone was out completing their mission, Jun Wu was perfecting the Blacksmith technique.
He had learned the One Hundred Forging Technique, but he thought it could be improved further.
And he was right; it could be improved further.
[Do you want to optimize the One Hundred Forging Technique?]
[Yes | No]
'Yes.'
[Optimizing the One Hundred Forging Technique will cost 100 Silver Coins.]
Quickly, he took out one hundred silver coins and watched them vanish into thin air.
Immediately, a stream of knowledge appeared in his mind, and the new technique was more comprehensive than he imagined.
One Thousand Tempering Technique - An Earth Grade Forging Technique.
Earth Grade!
Jun Wu was stunned. He widened his eyes in excitement.
Still, he curbed his excitement and went through the stream of knowledge in his mind.
It was then, he realized there were different forging techniques for different artifacts.
That's right – Artifact.
Any items that could use spiritual energy were called artifacts. Although Mortal Grade weapons were a lot more powerful than ordinary weapons, they were still mortal weapons.
Breaking through to Master Realm, Mortal Grade weapons became useless. However, since the world lacked Spirit Weapons, everyone could only settle for Mortal Grade Weapons.
But now, he had the knowledge of how to forge Spirit Artifacts up to the Earth Grade.
Currently, he couldn't forge Spirit Artifacts until he broke through to the Master Realm.
Nevertheless, he was still thrilled by the discovery. He never expected optimizing techniques would come with such vast knowledge.
Apart from that, he also learned of many metals and their properties.
Previously, he only found out about Duskgold Iron from ancient memory but now.
He found out there were much better irons than the Duskgold Iron.
After a few minutes, he managed to process all the information. He walked briskly to the forge as he couldn't wait to start forging.
Forging was also a type of cultivation.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of hammering resounded inside the forge as Jun Wu was lost in the euphoria of the new forging technique.
Compared to the One Hundred Forging Technique, the One Thousand Tempering was smooth.
Although he had not mastered it yet, the difference was still clear.
Three hours later, he had used all the iron inside the forge to create many array plates.
His mastery over array plates had improved by leaps and bounds.
Looking at the huge piles of array plates, Jun Wu smiled with satisfaction.
Quick Rain Array Plate. Dust Avoidance Array Plate. Insect Repelling Array Plate. Sound Barrier Array Plate. Concealment Array Plate.
These were all the array plates made in the span of three hours. He wouldn't have stopped if not for exhausting all the irons.
Coming out of the forge, the others were already waiting for him.
"Young Master, you came out." Zhang Wei said with a helpless smile.
Jun Wu's deep concentration was something they couldn't help. He wouldn't stop until he achieved his goal unless he was forcefully interrupted.
"How was it? Is it done?" Jun Wu asked.
"Yes, Young Master. We found a three-story building at the heart of the city." Xinyue responded.
They were merely going to sell array plates; there wasn't any reason for them to look for grand buildings.
Jun Wu nodded, not minding it was only a three-story building. "How are the renovation and decoration?"
"We have people working on it right now." Zhang Wei responded.
Just then, Mao Yun and Elder Peng returned. Without waiting for them to speak, he asked directly.
"Is it done?"
"Yes, Young Master. We've signed a contract with five suppliers." Elder Peng responded.
"Good." Jun Wu nodded, things were moving smoothly based on his plan.
"Young Master, have you thought of the pavilion name?" Xinyue asked curiously.
"Blazing Sun. That's the name."
Blazing Sun.
Both Mao Yun and Zhang Wei exchanged subtle glances. They understood the meaning behind the name.
This was Jun Wu's determination to blaze through his enemies and shine like the sun.
"I want the building ready by today. Tomorrow we will do the finishing touch while also sending invitations to all the powerful forces in the city." He paused to let his words sink in before he continued.
"We're opening the day after and Xinyue will be the manager. So be prepared."
What!
Xinyue was shocked, her eyes widened in disbelief. How could she manage such an important investment?
Everyone looked at Xinyue with a light smile.
"Congratulations!" They said one after another.
They all knew Jun Wu was trying to elevate her stature. This was a calculated plan, and they were amazed by Jun Wu's foresight.
For such a beautiful girl to stand beside their Young Master, she must be strong and have some ability.
Handling the pavilion would push her and force her to develop her abilities.
While others understood Jun Wu, Xinyue was trembling under the huge responsibility.
"Y-Young Master… I don't know how to run a pavilion." She stuttered.
"Then, you have to learn." Jun Wu responded with a devilish smile.
Through one way or another, he was going to correct her inferiority complex.
"Remember, don't disappoint me." He added before he turned to Elder Peng.
"Elder Peng, I'm free now. Why don't we continue with our training."
With that, he returned inside the forge while leaving the nervous Xinyue trembling.
Watching this, the others could only laugh and departed.