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On the left side of the first floor of the earthen building’s hall, at the end of the hall, after pushing open a door, there was a spacious room inside where two Ghost Race people were already waiting.

One was tall and the other short; the tall one was thin, and the short one was fat. They were both men and appeared to be quite advanced in years.

The tall and thin elder had a shiny bald head, but a long beard grew on his chin, although the beard was already white.

The short and fat elder had a smooth chin with no beard, but his head was covered with white hair, which was braided into several plaits.

Though the tall elder appeared dry and thin, he had long arms and legs, with muscles particularly firm on his arms, and long fingers, making him seem like someone very skilled in dexterity.

The short and fat elder, on the other hand, was surrounded by a strong smell of herbs.

As soon as they saw Donghai leading Chen Yan inside, both immediately walked to the door and bowed respectfully to Donghai.

Donghai nodded and introduced them to Chen Yan.

The tall elder, named Golden Saber, is the foremost Artifact Maker of the Black Wood Tribe, skilled in forging various magical artifacts and weapons.

The short and fat elder, named Stone Furnace, is the chief alchemist of the Black Wood Tribe.

Considering that the Black Wood Tribe is still the strongest tribe among the eighteen of the Ghost Race, their chief Artifact Maker or Alchemist may not be the strongest in the Ghost Race, but they aren’t too far off either.

Especially the short and fat alchemist named Stone Furnace, according to Donghai’s introduction, this fellow is not only skilled in various Ghost Race alchemy prescriptions but is also proficient in various elixirs commonly used in the Domain Realm.

In his early years, he traveled outside Southern Border to the Domain Realm, apprenticing at alchemy workshops under several famous large merchants in the Domain Realm, and after mastering his craft, he was hired by a well-known alchemy workshop at a very high status as a tributary alchemist, where he presided for over twenty years.

Later, he returned to Southern Border and has served as an alchemist in the Black Wood Tribe to this day.

In terms of alchemy, he is renowned throughout the Southern Border as a master.

And the Artifact Maker named Golden Saber, though not well-known outside, Donghai mentioned just one thing to let Chen Yan realize this man’s extraordinary talent:

Among the official Artifact Creation division of the Domain Immortal Platform, two tributor masters are his disciples!

The Immortal Platform official once sent a recruitment document to invite Golden Saber to take a position as a tributary Artifact Maker, but Golden Saber refused.

Donghai brought these two here for a very simple and straightforward purpose:

"Anything you want to refine, be it elixirs, artifacts, or weapons, you can discuss with these two.

The necessary materials can be reported to me, and they can be taken from the Ghost Race’s reserves, as long as the Ghost Race has them!"

As he said this, Donghai winked at Chen Yan and smiled: "As long as the requests aren’t excessive, they can be fulfilled. But if you want something like a Celestial Pill that only venerables can use, or some top-level magical treasure, that won’t do."

Even so, Chen Yan’s heart was racing wildly!

This was the first time the Old Madam was directly demonstrating her financial power to him!

The Ghost Race, who occupies half of the Southern Border! As a goddess of the Ghost Race, the Old Madam only needed to give a command, and anything within the Ghost Race’s reserves could be provided to him!

It could be said that as long as he listed the names, all kinds of elixirs and materials for cultivation in the Domain Realm could be his!

Finally, whatever magical artifacts or weapons wouldn’t even be an issue!

Of course, the Old Madam certainly wouldn’t allow him to empty the Ghost Race’s reserves—that would be too outrageous. However, if he wanted to equip himself with top-notch gear and gain everything necessary for his future cultivation, that would no longer be a problem!

Moreover, Donghai intentionally used a light and casual tone, as if offhandedly, to tell Chen Yan a sentence whose significance was actually far weightier!

"The Ancestor means that since you’ve reached a certain realm in cultivation, you should also delve into the fields of alchemy and artifact creation in the future. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can consult these two."

After saying this, Donghai deliberately glanced at the two men.

Golden Saber and Stone Furnace both immediately bowed hands respectfully, pledging: "Since it’s the Ancestor’s decree, we shall spare no knowledge and keep nothing hidden!"

This was something significant indeed!

Two figures who could be considered top-tier in their fields, passing on their true skills without reservation, was an opportunity more important than any treasure or wealth!

After all, with the Domain Realm’s tradition of passing down skills, even if a skilled person accepted a disciple, there would be layers of tests before imparting knowledge, and sometimes they might even hold something back.

But since a Saint Ancestor had spoken, given the Ghost Race’s regard for the Ancestor as a deity, once the two swore to hold nothing back, they truly wouldn’t hold back!

Even if Chen Yan wanted to learn their most guarded secrets, they would surely present them willingly.

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At this moment, Chen Yan naturally wouldn’t put on airs—that was his own Old Madam, not an outsider.

The entire Ghost Race could be said to have been created by the Old Madam herself, essentially her estate. If the Old Madam wanted to provide him with benefits, why shouldn’t he accept them?

He thought seriously for a moment, then started a conversation with the Alchemy Master Stone Furnace, saying candidly: "I’m not skilled in alchemy, and I rarely engaged in that field before. But now, my cultivation is in the Third Realm, and I might need elixirs for assistance in many areas in the future. My knowledge is limited, so I hope you can consider and advise me."