I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 158: Cold Iron Mine

Three years after returning from Chiyang Immortal City, Lin Xuchang broke through to the mid-stage of Foundation Building. The strength of the Lin family increased once again, and Lin Qing, as the father of his son with the Five Elements Spiritual Root, was curious about how he was able to keep making breakthroughs. However, he did not inquire too much. Everyone has their own secrets and opportunities. Even he himself had a "Goldfinger". All he could do when his child made a breakthrough was feel happy. But the more Lin Qing faced his child, the less he liked to talk.

Nowadays, Lin Qing has focused his energy on the Lin family's business. After the decline of the Infinite Sect's influence, the Lin family's business has shown signs of recovery. Lin Qing is very concerned about this. Linjia Mountain is indeed the property of the Lin family, but it cannot be solely dependent on the Lin family. That way, it won't develop for long. He needs to introduce wandering cultivators and develop a market. That is the way to make the family prosper.

During this period, there have been talisman masters and weapon refiners who have settled here. Lin Qing is very happy about this.

One day, Lin Xusi, who had failed to break through during his training outside, returned and handed something to Lin Qing.

Lin Qing took a look and saw a palm-sized stone. It was still a bit cold when he first held it, so he switched hands and examined the stone. Then he looked at Lin Xusi.

"Xusi, what is this?" Lin Qing asked in confusion. At first glance, he couldn't tell what it was.

Lin Xusi, who had been away for three years, had changed a lot compared to before. He appeared much more mature in terms of temperament. With a slight smile, he proudly said, "Dad, this is a good thing. Take a good look."

"Oh?" Hearing Lin Xusi's tone, Lin Qing took another careful look at the stone. Once he looked at it, he couldn't put it down.

The stone looked ordinary on the surface, but upon closer inspection, there were faint black patterns on it, and cold air emanated from the patterns. The texture of the patterns resembled iron, which reminded Lin Qing of something.

"Could this be a piece of cold iron ore?" Lin Qing asked Lin Xusi.

Lin Xusi nodded with a smile on his face, then couldn't help but say, "Dad, it's indeed cold iron ore! During my journey, I accidentally discovered a cold iron mine. The quality of the ore I found is considered low."

As he spoke, Lin Xusi became even more excited. Since his previous breakthrough failure, he had been training outside. He never expected to discover a cold iron mine. In Lin Xusi's opinion, he had made a significant contribution by finding a cold iron mine. With this, he would definitely be able to obtain a Foundation Building Pill in the future.

Lin Qing took a deep breath. A cold iron mine? This was no simple matter.

Although he mainly focused on array formations in his daily life and the Lin family did not have any weapon refiners, Lin Qing still knew a little about cold iron mines. This type of ore had various uses in weapon refining. The highest quality of this ore could reach the third rank. Because it carried a hint of cold air, it could make the crafted artifacts more sturdy. Most of the first to third rank artifacts required this type of ore. Although it was not an extremely precious ore, it was considered medium-grade, and the demand was high. If it was mined, there would be no problem selling it.

Moreover, in the current situation of the Zhao Kingdom, the price of this type of ore had increased significantly compared to before.

"Are you sure it's a cold iron mine? What rank is the mine?" Lin Qing hurriedly asked.

Lin Xusi shook his head. "Dad, I'm sure it's a cold iron mine. I've dug up more than one piece, but I can't determine the specific rank."

Lin Qing nodded. It was indeed difficult to determine the quality of this ore. Not only Lin Xusi, but even he himself couldn't tell the rank just by holding this piece of cold iron ore. It's true that everyone has their own area of expertise. If the Lin family had a weapon refiner, they would be able to determine it at a glance. Unfortunately, the Lin family did not have one.

Returning the cold iron ore to Lin Xusi, Lin Qing said, "In that case, it's already late today. Tomorrow, you and I will go together to see this cold iron mine and prepare for future mining."

"Okay, Dad," Lin Xusi happily agreed.

After dinner, Lin Qing didn't fall asleep. Instead, he picked up a book about minerals and started reading, preparing to identify the mine the next day.

However, Lin Qing was unaware that at this moment, Lin Xusi was holding the ore and heading to Lin Family's gathering.

In Lin Xusi's mind, when his father asked him about the grade of the ore earlier, he couldn't answer. So this time, he decided to find someone knowledgeable to take a look. There were already over a hundred scattered cultivators in Lin Family's gathering, some of whom were artifact refiners. They should be able to tell.

Lin Xusi didn't know that Lin Qing was just casually asking. He was overthinking things.

When he arrived at Lin Family's gathering, Lin Xusi quickly found a workshop opened by a scattered cultivator who specialized in refining artifacts. The refiner's surname was Zhu, and he was known as Zhu the Artifact Refiner. He could refine low-grade and medium-grade first-tier artifacts, occasionally even second-tier ones. His cultivation level was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

By this time, it was already dark, and most of the shops in Lin Family's gathering were closed. Lin Xusi arrived at Zhu the Artifact Refiner's workshop and saw that the two doors were tightly shut. He thought that it might not be appropriate to disturb someone at this hour, but he was anxious because of the grade of the cold iron ore. After some consideration, he decided to knock on the door.

"Bang bang!"

"Bang bang!"

After a few knocks, a voice came from inside.

"Who is it? It's late, come back tomorrow."

Lin Xusi said, "But Master Zhu, I have something to ask for."

After saying that, there was no sound from inside. After a while, the door opened a crack, and a head came out. It was indeed Zhu the Artifact Refiner. When he saw Lin Xusi, he seemed a bit surprised, but quickly concealed it.

"Who are you?" Zhu the Artifact Refiner asked.

"Master Zhu, my surname is Lin. I have something to ask for your help," Lin Xusi said.

"Oh, so you're from the Lin family. Please come in quickly," Zhu the Artifact Refiner immediately opened the door. For the scattered cultivators in Lin Family's gathering, doing business with the Lin family was something they all desired.

At this point, following Zhu the Artifact Refiner into the workshop, Lin Xusi felt a bit strange. He felt that Zhu the Artifact Refiner was a bit too flamboyant, and why did he feel like Zhu the Artifact Refiner knew him?

But Lin Xusi didn't think too much about it. He came here for the cold iron ore.

Inside the room, the two sat down. Zhu the Artifact Refiner noticed that Lin Xusi seemed hesitant to speak, as if he didn't know where to start. Lin Xusi smiled and took out the cold iron ore.

"Master Zhu, could you please take a look at this? What grade is this piece of ore?"

"Oh, let me see," Zhu the Artifact Refiner took the ore.

After a simple inspection, Zhu the Artifact Refiner said, "This is a piece of cold iron raw ore. From what I can see, the quality is not low. It is at least a high-grade first-tier. Can you allow me to break it open and take a closer look?"

"Sure," Lin Xusi nodded.

Zhu the Artifact Refiner smiled and took out a hammer. With a simple strike, the raw ore broke into several pieces. Zhu the Artifact Refiner picked up one piece and examined it carefully.

Seeing this scene, Lin Xusi nodded in his heart. Indeed, he was an artifact refiner. He was skilled and efficient. When he discovered this cold iron ore, he had a hard time breaking it. Zhu the Artifact Refiner made it look so easy. Looking at the hammer that Zhu the Artifact Refiner hadn't put away yet, Lin Xusi thought to himself that it was probably also an artifact.

(End of this chapter)