CHAPTER 788: CHAPTER 486: THUNDERCLAP SHIP-SLICING BLADE_2

"Hehe..."

Yunhuo Xiao laughed again, inexplicably, "Young man, there’s no need to be nervous. I’m not interested in your identity, state your purpose."

Ji Xinghuo silently heaved a sigh of relief and removed the Reversed Dragon Armor, "Please, Master Xiao, repair this armor."

"Reversed Dragon Armor, nice piece."

Yunhuo Xiao raised a hand, and the Reversed Dragon Armor flew into his grasp. After a careful observation and flipping it over to inspect the other side, he commented, "Your strength isn’t bad; you slashed through the Reversed Dragon Armor with a single sword strike. Fortunately, the damage isn’t severe, or it would take much more effort."

Hearing his words, Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but feel a chill run down his spine, as he realized that just from the damage on the Reversed Dragon Armor, the circumstances of that moment had been deduced.

Clearly, Yunhuo Xiao hadn’t divulged everything.

He waited quietly, and after a few minutes, Yunhuo Xiao finally spoke again, "Fifty thousand Ether Crystals, including materials, and I will have this Reversed Dragon Armor repaired for you within a day. You can collect it this time tomorrow."

This was much more expensive than what Cang Ya had mentioned.

But Ji Xinghuo did not hesitate, "Thank you, Master Xiao."

He promptly took out fifty thousand Ether Crystals, piling them on the floor of the reception room, dazzling and eye-catching.

"I like clients like you who are straightforward."

Finally, a genuine smile appeared in Yunhuo Xiao’s usually impassive eyes. He waved his hand to have Zhi Ying gather the Ether Crystals, then turned to Cang Ya and said, "If you have more clients as straightforward as this, send them over, you won’t be at a loss."

"Of course, Master Xiao."

Cang Ya smiled in response, yet thought to herself where she could find another person like Ji Xinghuo.

"Zhi Ying, take good care of them, don’t neglect them," Yunhuo Xiao said, before his shadow clone transformed into a streak of firelight, taking the Reversed Dragon Armor with him as he left.

"Yes, Lord," Zhi Ying replied.

After watching the firelight disappear, Zhi Ying turned around and asked, "Would you two like to rest in the manor, or perhaps visit the display room?"

Cang Ya looked at Ji Xinghuo for his input.

"Display room?" Ji Xinghuo asked.

"That is where the Lord has crafted weapons and equipment, along with his collection—all are of Apocalypse Level. The prices are clearly marked, and if you like anything, you can buy it on the spot or make requests for the Lord to tailor something just for you," Zhi Ying replied with a smile.

Ji Xinghuo immediately became interested.

After his advancement to Heavenly King, his strength had greatly increased, but he lacked a weapon that felt right.

The Thunderstorm Sword and Spiritual String Song, each an Apocalypse One Star, were powerful, but they no longer matched his current strength. These two weapons could no longer fully utilize his power.

In fact, he had never really had the ideal main weapon.

The initial Lei Chi was too light.

The Demon Sound, a Superpower Three Stars, had an Ability that did not suit him.

The Electric Potential Battle Blade was good, from its weight to its might; it matched well, but being only a Superpower Three Stars, it was starting to feel inadequate in power.

Quick to observe Ji Xinghuo’s intent, Zhi Ying smiled and said, "The display room is always open. Would you like to go now?"

"Certainly," Ji Xinghuo nodded.

"Please!"

Zhi Ying led them out of the reception room and into a vast building within the manor. It was squarely shaped, about a hundred meters in both length and width, with a bright and spacious interior, forming a square-shaped viewing corridor, much like an art exhibition.

This was Yunhuo Xiao’s display room, heavily guarded, with each exhibit accompanied by two Legendary Fifth Rank guards on constant watch.

There was also a Sixth Rank spiritual energy enveloping the whole place.

The display room was open to the public, accessible to all of Yunhuo Xiao’s clients. At the moment, about a dozen people were touring.

As Zhi Ying led Ji Xinghuo and Cang Ya inside, followed by a few Dragon Guards, attention immediately shifted their way.

"Sister Ya."

A woman’s voice carried over.

Ji Xinghuo turned to look and saw a beautiful True Dragon woman, dressed in a coral, elaborate long dress, with a pair of swords on her back, slowly walking their way with a gentle smile on her face.

"Xingban Lan," Cang Ya’s eyes flashed as she said in a deep voice, "do you still have the nerve to call me sister Ya?"

This woman was none other than Xingban Lan, one of the Dragon Lords who had competed for the Cloud Sea Dragon in Sea Abyss, but was severely injured by Ji Xinghuo’s Shadow Clone at their first encounter.

Helplessly, Xingban Lan explained, "Anyone can vie for a wild dragon, and that was in the Sea Abyss. Unlike Sister Ya, who is from the Canglong Family, I have to rely on my own efforts to strive for everything. You should understand my difficulties."

While talking, she noticed Ji Xinghuo standing beside Cang Ya and couldn’t help but feel a tingling sensation in her heart; the wound in her chest had healed long ago, but now it throbbed faintly.

"You’re here too."

Xingban Lan’s expression was awkward as she nodded to Ji Xinghuo.

Ji Xinghuo ignored her.

Cang Ya suddenly sighed. The past friendship was genuine, Xingban Lan made sense, and now that the Cloud Sea Dragon was acquired, there was no point in dwelling on the past, so she introduced, "This is Yunhuo Liaoyun."

"Hello," Xingban Lan greeted eagerly.

Ji Xinghuo nodded in response, not saying much, but that didn’t stop Xingban Lan’s enthusiasm as she approached to stand alongside Cang Ya and asked, "Sister Ya, are you here at Elder Yunhuo’s estate to forge weapon equipment?"

"We’re just having a look around," Cang Ya replied.

"Me too."

Xingban Lan sighed, "The items in Elder Yunhuo’s display room are too expensive, I can only feast my eyes. I really can’t afford them."

"Indeed," Cang Ya nodded, empathizing deeply.

As the two women chatted, Xingban Lan’s gaze frequently swept between Cang Ya and Ji Xinghuo, trying to discern the nature of their relationship.

At that moment, the group reached the first exhibit, a long spear that shone brilliantly under the crystal lights. Its detailed information was engraved on a glass plate beside it, along with its price.

Yang Flame Dragon Spear, Apocalypse Two Stars, priced at 280,000 Ether Crystals.

Its design was similar to the Skyfire Dragon Tooth Spear, with a long and broad spear tip, like a sword blade, and a dragon mouth that opened wide at the hilt. The shaft was engraved with dragon scale anti-slip patterns, three meters in total length, weighing more than two tons, and radiating intense red glows.

"Great spear!"

After reading the information, Ji Xinghuo couldn’t help but express his admiration.

Zhi Ying introduced loudly, "The Yang Flame Dragon Spear is one of the most maturely crafted weapons forged by the Lord. It has a stable output, with two pieces made every three Star Realm years. It has become the Lord’s signature product, and now there is a fifteen-year wait for pre-orders."

That long?

Ji Xinghuo was a bit surprised, and also taken aback by Yunhuo Xiao’s earning capacity.

Two pieces every three years, which meant that ten people had already pre-ordered the Yang Flame Dragon Spear, totaling 2.8 million Ether Crystals. Although the cost of the Yang Flame Dragon Spear wasn’t known, assuming it to be half the selling price, just the revenue from the Yang Flame Dragon Spear was close to 100,000 Ether Crystals per year.

And that was possibly just a part of Yunhuo Xiao’s income.

Rarity adds value.

The production of Yang Flame Dragon Spear could definitely exceed two pieces every three years, but Yunhuo Xiao intentionally controlled the output, employing a scarcity marketing strategy, which not only elevated the price of the Yang Flame Dragon Spear but also reduced the workload.

280,000 Ether Crystals, an amount ordinary Mutants couldn’t afford.

Ji Xinghuo shook his head.

He wasn’t particularly fond of long spears; in fact, he had no particular preference for any weapons. As long as it suited him and could bring out his full strength, any type of weapon would do.

The Yang Flame Dragon Spear leaned toward high-temperature damage, but it was too light and thus not suitable.

He continued to the next exhibition item.

It had to be said, Yunhuo Xiao’s level of forging and eye for collecting were among the top in the Dynasty. Most exhibits in the display room were crafted by him, including long spears, swords, armors, as well as some jewelry and treasures, with most being Apocalypse Two Stars.

Occasionally, there were some Apocalypse One Star items, also extremely rare and valued at no less than 200,000 Ether Crystals.

Ji Xinghuo was greatly enlightened.

One by one, he viewed the exhibits, but unfortunately, none were what he wanted. That is, until he entered the non-physical display area of the display room, where finally something caught his eye.

It was a projection of a shadow, straight and neatly designed, huge and heavy, as if cut from a single block of metal, sharp only on one edge, dark yet revealing a sharp edge, with traces of lightning on the blade, exuding an overwhelming aura and wildness, utterly shocking.

Next to it, a glass plate read: Thunderclap Ship-Slicing Blade, Apocalypse Three Stars, pre-order price 1.5 million Ether Crystals.