Chapter 1041: Chapter 662 Solitary Mountain City Artifact Refining_2 Chapter 1041 -662 Solitary Mountain City Artifact Refining_2 Master Gu also saw Mo Hua. He stared at Mo Hua, took several looks, and couldn’t help but be stunned. So young… But he was a Third Grade Artifact Refiner, and over the years, he had dealt with all kinds of cultivators. He knew well that in Qian State, the younger one was, the more unusual their identity might be; even if he couldn’t make friends with them, he should not offend them rashly. The youth led the way, and Mo Hua followed him, greeting Master Gu. Master Gu nodded politely in response and then instructed the youth who had guided Mo Hua: “Da Chuan, go brew a pot of tea.” “Yes, Master.” The youth named “Da Chuan” left. Thereafter, Master Gu invited Mo Hua to sit and scrutinized him with careful eyes, pondering: “May I know the young master’s esteemed surname?” “I am surnamed Mo.” Mo Hua’s voice was crisp. Surname Mo? Master Gu was taken aback. Not surnamed “Gu,” nor “Shangguan,” but Mo? Near the Qianxue State Boundary, there wasn’t a prominent family with the surname “Mo”… Master Gu frowned, “Solitary Mountain City is remote, may I ask why the young master has come here?” Mo Hua took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Master Gu. Master Gu received the letter respectfully, unfolded it to see, and found it to be blank, which left him startled and then filled with indignation. Is this young master here to make a fool of me? Just as he was about to say something, his eye caught a glimpse of two seals beneath the empty letter. One was from the Gu Family, the other from the Shangguan Family. Master Gu’s pupils contracted. Two family seals! This meant the young master’s visit was sanctioned by both the Shangguan Family and the Gu Family. And the letter was still blank… Either this was a very casual letter. Or it meant that whatever the young master wished to do, he could do so, with the approval of the two great families… Master Gu turned woodenly to look at Mo Hua, his thoughts in turmoil. What background did this young master have? And… Holding such an important letter, what did he want to do at this remote Refinery Shop in Solitary Mountain City? Master Gu’s gaze sharpened. Solitary Mountain City was out of the way, its mines nearly exhausted. They, the remaining Artifact Refiners, could only casually forge some Spiritual Artifacts to get by, and life was already hard enough. Did this young master intend to come and throw his weight around, dictating orders? Or, like other family young masters, did he plan to further exploit them? Master Gu clenched his fists slightly, his gaze cooling, though his tone remained as courteous as before. “I understand, young master. If there is anything you seek, feel free to speak.” “We will do our best to assist…” Mo Hua felt that Master Gu’s demeanor was somewhat odd. But on second thought, after all, the other was a Golden Core Cultivator, who had taken the time to entertain the requests of a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself, which was already quite kind. To expect the other to “gamely” do so would be too much. Mo Hua then said, “Master Gu, I would like to ask about the Formation Medium Spirit Instrument…” Master Gu nodded, waiting for Mo Hua to continue. But after a long wait, Mo Hua stopped talking. Master Gu was baffled, “And what else?” And what else? Mo Hua was also perplexed, “Then I go back to the sect for my classes…” What else could there be? Was he supposed to stay here? Master Gu looked blank, “That’s it?” Mo Hua similarly nodded in bewilderment, “That’s it…” Master Gu’s expression froze. Such an important letter, and you just ask a question and leave? Are you using the token as if it were a mere trifle? Master Gu didn’t believe it and looked suspiciously at Mo Hua, “Really?” “Um…” Mo Hua slowly nodded. Master Gu stared at Mo Hua for a long time, determining that he did not seem to be lying, and then slowly let out a sigh of relief, his body relaxing significantly. He even managed a smile toward Mo Hua. Mo Hua was thoroughly confused, finding Master Gu’s temperament a bit peculiar. “Formation Medium Spirit Instrument it is, then. Whatever the young master wants to know, just ask directly…” Master Gu thought for a moment and added: “The Dao of Artifact Refining is complex. By chance, I selected the ‘Formation Media’ branch of Artifact Refining for my studies. Though I have since switched to other branches of Artifact Refining, my foundation is still there. As long as it’s not too profound, I know a bit about most things and should be able to clarify any doubts for the young master…” Master Gu explained in detail, his attitude could not have been better. Mo Hua, on the other hand, felt a bit embarrassed. “Then I’ll trouble Master Gu.” “You are too polite, young master.” “Oh, and,” Mo Hua suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, “Master Gu, why did you stop studying ‘Formation Media’ and switch to another branch of Artifact Refining?” Master Gu hesitated slightly. “If it’s inconvenient, then I won’t ask,” Mo Hua said. Master Gu was startled and then said with reluctance: “It’s just too difficult to make a living…” “The branch is too narrow, the profits are low, and there’s no future in it…” “What’s key is having to depend on the whims of Formation Masters…” It seemed he was reminded of the past, his face turning particularly unsightly. “Those damn Formation Masters! Each one of them too arrogant, with bad temperaments, full of demands, a template for a Formation Medium Spirit Instrument, they might alter it over and over, ten times or more…” “According to them, after a dozen changes, they slap their foreheads and say the first version was the best…” Master Gu’s anger rose the more he thought about it. “Back when I was still establishing my foundation, before I officially became a refiner, I took a job to make some Formation Media…” “Several damned Formation Masters criticized me endlessly, posed every possible difficulty. Even now, thinking about it, I still wish I could…”