After a brief contemplation, the tall skinny Artifact Refiner nodded and said, "Alright, since I’ve accepted your gift, naturally I should lend you a hand. Follow me!"

With that, the tall skinny Artifact Refiner turned and walked toward the stairs where he didn’t want to go, and Lin Feng immediately followed.

"Kid, let me tell you upfront, if Manager Chai kicks you out later, don’t blame me!" The tall skinny Artifact Refiner warned Lin Feng as they ascended the stairs.

He had already guessed Lin Feng’s fate and was just waiting to watch Lin Feng make a fool of himself!

"No chance!" Lin Feng shook his head, while his mind raced with thoughts, wondering how he could become an Artifact Refiner of the Artifact Refiner’s Guild.

Since the Artifact Refiner’s Guild only accepts Emperor Level Artifact Refiners, they must conduct tests. But he had only ever crafted King Level weapons, never Emperor Level ones, let alone reach the Emperor Level of weaponry.

Even if he had Ou Lianzi’s Artifact Refining Inheritance, thoroughly familiar with the theoretical knowledge of Emperor Level Artifact Refining Techniques, he had never practiced them.

"Lin Feng, you...?" Qin Busi, by Lin Feng’s side, also showed a worried expression, as he too didn’t quite believe Lin Feng could be an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner.

Because with Lin Feng being of such age and reaching his current cultivation, his time must have been consumed entirely by his cultivation efforts, leaving no time for learning Artifact Refining!

Even if he had time for learning Artifact Refining, it was unlikely he could reach an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner’s skill.

"Senior, no need to say more!"

Qin Busi had just started talking when Lin Feng interrupted with a wave of hand, now that the arrow was on the string, he had to release it.

Regardless, he must ensure he stays within the Artifact Refiner’s Guild.

The architecture of the Artifact Refiner’s Guild resembled a tower with over a dozen floors.

The tall skinny Artifact Refiner led Lin Feng, quickly ascending from the first floor to the second, then continued to the third floor.

The second floor was also a great hall, with numerous crystal counters and a few Martial Artists selecting weapons.

With just a glance, Lin Feng felt astonished, as he discovered every treasure within the counters seemed to be a Venerable Artifact, immensely powerful.

Each treasure shimmered with radiant luster, exuding impressive grandeur.

"I wonder what the price of these treasures would be?" Lin Feng thought to himself, noting there were no price tags on these treasures for sale, but they surely wouldn’t be cheap.

Soon, Lin Feng and Qin Busi followed the tall skinny Artifact Refiner to the third floor.

The third floor was no longer a grand hall, but a long silent corridor lined with rooms on either side.

Upon reaching the third floor, the tall skinny Artifact Refiner’s expression turned solemn, stopping at the door of the first room, deeply inhaling before knocking on it.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The muffled knocking sound echoed lightly, as the tall skinny Artifact Refiner knocked with an extremely respectful demeanor.

"Come in!" A deep male voice echoed from within the room.

Immediately, the tall skinny Artifact Refiner motioned to Lin Feng, gently pushed open the door, and walked inside.

Lin Feng and Qin Busi promptly followed him inside.

The room was vast, resembling a small palace, complete with a guest hall, cultivation room, Artifact Refining Room, and more.

In the chief seat of the guest hall sat a middle-aged man with a dusky complexion. The middle-aged man wore a gray-white long robe, with two silver emblems embroidered on the chest.

These two emblems depicted an Artifact Refining Furnace and an ancient ’Venerate’ character.

Seeing this, Lin Feng’s heart shuddered; did the ’Venerate’ character signify that this person was a Venerable in the Martial Venerate Realm or that he was a Venerate Level Artifact Refiner?

Since this was the Artifact Refiner’s Guild, it must be the latter; this person was a Venerate Level Artifact Refiner.

"Greetings, Manager Chai!" The tall skinny Artifact Refiner walked into the guest hall and promptly saluted the middle-aged man with clasped fists.

Lin Feng and Qin Busi dared not neglect such etiquette and likewise placed their fists together in salute.

"Lu Yun, what’s the matter?" Manager Chai glanced at Lin Feng and Qin Busi briefly, then addressed the tall skinny Artifact Refiner.

The tall skinny Artifact Refiner was named Lu Yun.

Manager Chai’s voice was remarkably authoritative, although his aura remained concealed, there was a natural air of supremacy about him.

"Reporting to Manager Chai, this person claims he is an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner and wishes to join our Artifact Refiner’s Guild!" High skinny Artifact Refiner Lu Yun spoke with a respectful tone, pointing to Lin Feng beside him.

"Oh?" Manager Chai heard this, sized up Lin Feng, and immediately frowned slightly.

This young an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner?

Seeing this, Lu Yun’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Manager Chai, I also don’t quite believe that he is an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner, but he insists that he is, and I couldn’t just throw him out, so I brought him to see you!"

Lu Yun spoke convincingly, but if Lin Feng hadn’t given him some benefits, how could he have introduced Lin Feng?

Now by saying this, if Lin Feng makes a fool of himself later, Manager Chai wouldn’t blame him.

Upon hearing this, Manager Chai nodded slightly, then asked Lin Feng with a face full of doubt, "Are you really an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner?"

He indeed found it hard to believe that Lin Feng could be an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner because he could see at a glance that Lin Feng was not over thirty years old.

To become an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner at such a young age was an extremely shocking talent in artifact refining.

In the vast Desolate Star Domain, such talented prodigies in artifact refining could be counted on one hand.

As the Manager of the local branch of the Artifact Refiner’s Guild, responsible for assessing artifact refiners looking to join, Manager Chai had seen many who exaggerated their skills!

"Yes!" Lin Feng nodded solemnly, looking calm and composed.

Seeing Lin Feng looking so composed, Lu Yun was secretly frustrated, thinking, is he just that good at pretending?

You’re so good at pretending now, let’s see how you get off the hook later!

Lu Yun absolutely did not believe Lin Feng was an Emperor Level Artifact Refiner, otherwise he wouldn’t have wanted to start as an apprentice in the first place!

"Alright, as long as you can refine an Emperor Level Treasure, you will pass the assessment and become an Artifact Refiner of the guild."

Manager Chai nodded, then stood up and said, "I will take you to the assessment Artifact Refining Room."

No matter whether what Lin Feng said was true or not, a single test would make everything clear, and the assessment couldn’t be faked.

With that, Manager Chai walked away, ready to head to the assessment Artifact Refining Room.

Lu Yun smiled knowingly and turned to follow Manager Chai out, waiting to see Lin Feng make a fool of himself!

"Manager Chai, wait!" At this moment, Lin Feng suddenly spoke to stop Manager Chai, who was about to leave.

"What is it?" Manager Chai stopped in his tracks and asked in puzzlement.

Lin Feng gritted his teeth, clasped his hands toward Manager Chai, and said, "Manager Chai, can we conduct the assessment in a few days?"

He couldn’t refine an Emperor Level Treasure right now, so he had to find a way to buy some time.

"Why?" Manager Chai’s face sank, starting to suspect that Lin Feng was toying with him.

Delaying the assessment?

Is it because his skills aren’t up to par and he dares not face the test?

Manager Chai was getting slightly angry—if this were true, he wouldn’t be lenient.

If such things weren’t punished severely, it would not be enough to deter others; otherwise, all sorts of undesirable people would come for assessments, leaving him with nothing else to do!

Seeing this, Lu Yun nearly burst out laughing. Seriously? Retreating this quickly? Not even daring to take the assessment?

If Manager Chai weren’t here, Lu Yun would have laughed out loud and harshly mocked Lin Feng!

Even Qin Busi, who had been silent all along, couldn’t help blushing, his face twitching.

This was too disgraceful!

Lin Feng took a deep breath and, organizing his words, started to spout nonsense: "On my way to the guild, I was attacked by evildoers, and my spiritual power was greatly damaged. I fear it’s hard to refine an Emperor Level Treasure now!"

"Your spiritual power was greatly damaged?" Manager Chai frowned, shaking his head silently; unable to refine an Emperor Level Treasure, he even came up with such an excuse!

However, it was indeed a good excuse, making it hard for him to hold him accountable for deceit.

"If that’s the case, you may leave! I won’t trouble you further!" Manager Chai waved his hand, signaling for Lin Feng to leave.

Lin Feng certainly wouldn’t just leave like that. He immediately cupped his fists toward Manager Chai and said, "Manager Chai, could I stay at the guild for a few days? I can quickly recover my spiritual power, and then I can take the assessment!"

Lin Feng’s current plan was to first stay in the guild, both to temporarily evade the murderous intent of the two Venerables from the Witch Clan and to seize the time to learn artifact refining techniques.