CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 42: RED FLAME FLYING SWORD

Yun Conghui smiled bitterly: "This array consumes quite a lot of spirit stones. For daily operation, it costs one piece per day, and if you want to unleash its power, you need to prepare ten spirit stones. It’s somewhat costly, which is why it’s priced lower, otherwise it would be over five hundred."

"No problem, it’s within my range of acceptance."

Shen Wang shook his head, with his current wealth, he can afford this level of daily consumption.

"Alright, for those items you want, I’ll give you a ten percent discount across the board."

Yun Conghui said with a smile.

Shen Wang felt a bit more favorable towards him. This person offered a high purchase price and then added discounts, essentially not profiting from the talisman transactions. As for how much profit could be made from materials, that was unclear to him.

"I’ll continue to buy some paper talisman materials. This time, I need four hundred sheets of low-grade talisman paper, one hundred sheets of mid-grade talisman paper, fifty sheets of top-grade talisman paper, twenty sheets of top-grade talisman paper, five bottles of mid-grade rune liquid, two bottles of top-grade, and one bottle of top-grade."

Shen Wang stated his requirements.

Yun Conghui was taken aback, buying so much? He calculated and said: "These materials total 380 spirit stones, after the ten percent discount it’s 342 spirit stones, and with the cost for the array, it’s 774 stones. Deducting the spirit stones earned from selling the talismans, you need to supplement with 394 stones."

He was quite surprised by Shen Wang’s purchasing method; even he would find such expenditure rather burdensome.

Shen Wang nodded, then thought of something and smiled: "Is it possible to buy on credit?"

"Well, with your status, yes you can buy on credit, with a limit of three hundred, and a one-month term with daily interest of one spirit stone."

Yun Conghui replied somewhat helplessly.

"Then I’ll also buy a Yang attribute flying sword." Shen Wang reached across the table, revealing three hundred spirit stones. "This is all my remaining wealth, I just have some pressing matters needing resources lately."

Paper Kite observed with slightly parted lips, even she didn’t know her husband was so wealthy.

Originally Yun Conghui felt it might be excessive for Shen Wang to also want to buy a flying sword, but seeing him take out three hundred spirit stones, he immediately beamed: "No problem, Paper Kite, go ahead and get three lower-grade Yang attribute flying swords from the store for your husband to see."

"Yes."

Paper Kite turned and walked out, subconsciously patting her chest, thinking to herself: "Gosh, my husband can actually pull out this many spirit stones at once, he doesn’t seem as poor as he appears."

In her heart, she was both surprised and delighted. Surprised by Shen Wang’s deep resources, delighted by marrying a good man.

Soon, with a smile as radiant as a flower, Paper Kite brought three flying swords on a redwood tray.

Flying swords are cultivators’ weapons, designed to be lightweight and flexible during sword control, with minimal spiritual power consumption yet powerful attacks. Thus, they’re quite small, and the higher level the flying sword, the smaller it is.

The entry-level flying swords in front are about one foot long each, colored white, crimson, and gold, bearing spirit patterns, like specially inscribed talismans on the swords, exuding different yang energies.

"The white sword is the Thunder Tempered Sword, as its name suggests, the material has undergone Celestial Thunder tempering, containing a hint of Celestial Thunder Power, inscribed with Thunder Rune, priced at the highest at one hundred eighty. The crimson sword is made from Molten Red Gold, inscribed with a Flame Rune, with Flame Power, named the Red Flame Sword, priced second at one hundred fifty."

Yun Conghui praised each: "Lastly is the Golden Sun Sword, crafted with Yang Metal that absorbs Solar Power, containing Sun Power, effective against evil forces, priced at one hundred twenty. These three are all Yang attribute flying swords, see which one you prefer."

"The Red Flame Sword."

"Alright, I’ll still give you a ten percent discount, making it 135 stones, a total of 529 stones, leaving a credit of 71 stones. Do you want to use it all?"

"Exchange for some Fire Attribute and Wood Attribute spirit stones." Shen Wang thought it over, deciding that in a special situation, prioritizing Fire Spiritual Power recovery is better suited for dealing with evil forces. He must prepare some, usually refining with normal spirit stones, and using Wood Attribute spirit stones for quick recovery."

"Fire Attribute spirit stones exchange rate is nine times, are you sure?"

"Sure, five pieces each."

"Okay, return one piece of spirit stone, then register, and I’ll have someone prepare the items for you."

Yun Conghui wasn’t worried about Shen Wang not repaying, as the other’s woman was still here, and his earning potential was strong, with solid foundations, unlikely to ruin his reputation over this.

"Thank you."

Shen Wang smiled, knowing that if Yun Conghui didn’t offer credit, he probably wouldn’t buy a flying sword this time.

"With so many items to prepare, Master Shen, would you like something to eat?" Yun Conghui wished to chat more with Shen Wang.

"No need, I’ll refine this flying sword right here." Shen Wang shook his head.

"Alright, we won’t disturb you then." Yun Conghui and Paper Kite took the items and left, leaving the Red Flame Sword.

Shen Wang examined the flying sword, thinking although the name Red Flame sounds nice, it’s just an ordinary flying sword.

He scrutinized the magic patterns, knowing that both talismans and artifact refining use magic patterns of the same origin, making them uncomplicated for him. Upon understanding the Blazing Flame Rune, he pinched a spell and infused spiritual power, beginning the refinement.

According to his concept, this refinement process is essentially familiarizing with the flying sword’s functions, learning how to activate it, make it attack, and release the attached magic pattern power.

Soon, the flying sword’s magic patterns brightened under Shen Wang’s activation, emitting red energy, causing the sword to expand over one foot long, and float up.

At this moment, the flying sword seemed to be spewing fire, resembling a red-hot sword, capable of piercing through the table even if casually dropped, with power to slice iron like mud when bursting.

Shen Wang directed the flying sword with his intention, making it hover around him, initially moving slowly then becoming more agile.

He had decent experience in sword control, making maneuvering this flying sword not difficult for him, so he quickly mastered it, turning the Red Flame Sword into a fiery light rapidly circling around him, leaving a trail of fire.

After a stick of incense, Shen Wang had a preliminary grasp, then the flying sword gathered its power, slowly floating in front of Shen Wang.

"Not bad, entry-level magical artifact is enough for a certain period."

Shen Wang nodded, controlling the flying sword to hide in his sleeve.

Prior to condensing the Golden Core and opening the Inner Heaven and Earth, aside from some special methods, ordinary magical artifacts cannot be stored within the body.

Exhaling, Shen Wang sensed the consumption, shaking his head: "Improving cultivation is more crucial, best to purchase some elixirs."

He touched the storage pouch, which still contained about sixty spirit stones, deciding to grit his teeth and buy some Qi Recovery Pills and Qi Condensing Pills.

The effectiveness of elixirs is better than spirit stones, though they carry resistance, so they can’t be consumed excessively, nor lacking. With the current capability, it’s better to replenish them.

Before leaving, he went to a store specializing in selling elixirs to buy three bottles of low-level Qi Recovery Pills and one bottle of low-level Qi Condensing Pills. The former is used to restore spiritual power for Qi Cultivation cultivators, priced at 8 stones per bottle, the latter for cultivation, priced at 6 stones, with discounts costing 27 stones, leaving only 34 in his possession.

At last, he left with a large bag of items, satisfied.

Before departing, Shen Wang and Paper Kite met in a small courtyard outside to speak privately.

"Husband, don’t overwork yourself; remember to rest." Paper Kite advised with concern.

"Mm, if you hear any news about mines, try to find a way to buy them directly." Shen Wang took out twenty spirit stones for Paper Kite: "This is for you to use."