Truth Destroyer Type-2! Astonishing Profits!

Chapter 39: Truth Destroyer Type-2! Astonishing Profits! [Congratulations to 'Qingting Qiyue' for becoming the Sect Master of this book]

More than ten years have passed in the game since I obtained the "Huang's Puppet Manual" and perfected the Truth Destroyer Type-1.

After five strengthens and refining five Truth Destroyer Type-1 puppets, another four months passed.

Lu Qingfeng could only refine one Truth Destroyer Type-1 puppet on average every twenty-five days.

Due to his lack of proficiency, every puppet refinement inevitably involved failures.

If there were no mistakes from start to finish, the material cost to refine a Truth Destroyer Type-1 would be thirty Spirit Stone Shards, similar to a Level 1 puppet.

After all, the Truth Destroyer Type-1 was Lu Qingfeng's upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2, and the materials used remained unchanged, still being the same materials for refining a Level 1 puppet.

The selling price of a Level 2 puppet, however, ranged from about five to forty Spirit Stones.

Level 1 and Level 2 puppets were rarely large-scale. They were generally controlled remotely. After all, if the true body were to inhabit them, the puppets would need to be enlarged, increasing the cost. The enormous cost to only refine a Level 2 puppet equivalent to the combat power of the True Qi Stage was undoubtedly extremely uneconomical.

No one would do that unless they were a prodigal son.

Therefore, most Level 1 and Level 2 puppets were either remote-controlled (no need for the true body to inhabit, controlled from a distance) or autonomous (controlled independently according to instructions).

Prices fluctuated based on type (remote-controlled, autonomous), sensing range, and combat power.

A few years ago, Lu Qingfeng had entrusted Mu Yuanyi to purchase two Level 2 puppets from the Spirit Opportunity Institute.

One was a remote-controlled type, with a sensing range of one hundred meters and combat power equivalent to the Second Layer of True Qi Realm, costing seven Spirit Stones.

The other was also remote-controlled, with a sensing range of one hundred meters and combat power equivalent to the Sixth Layer of True Qi Realm, costing twenty Spirit Stones.

It was rumored that.

The price of autonomous puppets would double on top of this.

An increase in sensing range generally didn't lead to a significant price jump.

A remote-controlled type, with a range of one thousand meters and combat power equivalent to the Second Layer of True Qi Realm, only cost twelve Spirit Stones.

For cultivators, a control range of one hundred meters and one thousand meters made little difference. At the True Qi Stage, both were sufficient distances for engagement.

"The theoretical cost of a Truth Destroyer Type-1 is thirty Spirit Stone Shards. Including the numerous failures due to insufficient proficiency in the early stages, the cost to successfully refine one Truth Destroyer Type-1 would at least double, to about one Spirit Stone."

"The most basic remote-controlled type, one hundred meters, Second Layer of True Qi Realm, sells for seven Spirit Stones!"

"A sevenfold profit!"

Lu Qingfeng's breathing hitched.

This profit far surpassed that of pills. Even if refining a Truth Destroyer Type-1 took nearly a month, it yielded far more profit than pills!

The former could only earn a little over one Spirit Stone per year.

The latter could earn at least six Spirit Stones in less than a month!

The difference was more than tenfold!

"Ordinary Level 1 puppets cost around eighty Spirit Stone Shards. With proficiency, one could barely achieve a one or two-fold profit. But for me, using the material cost of a Level 1 puppet to sell at the price of a Level 2 puppet—"

"I'm making a killing!"

Lu Qingfeng's eyes lit up.

And this was calculated based on the most basic model.

If the Truth Destroyer Type-1 were sold as an autonomous type, with a range of one thousand meters and combat power equivalent to the Second Layer of True Qi Realm, its price could triple from the base of seven Spirit Stones, fetching an exorbitant price of no less than twenty Spirit Stones!

"The profit is too huge!"

After his initial excitement, Lu Qingfeng quickly calmed down.

If he were to mass-produce Truth Destroyer Type-1 puppets to improve his proficiency, he would need to purchase a large quantity of various materials. Through the Yuan Yi Guild, the cost could be easily calculated.

In this way, even if Mu Yuanyi, Zhang Zong, and other guild elders wouldn't covet it, the Yuan Yi Guild had too many people and loose tongues. If the news spread, the entire Yuan Yi Guild might be implicated.

"In that case,"

Lu Qingfeng frowned.

Greed could move people!

In fact, he had been quite comfortable staying in the Yuan Yi Guild all these years. Whether it was alchemy or artifact refining, he didn't have to worry about raw materials or sales channels.

But when it came to profits sevenfold or even twentyfold—

"It's better not to try."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Just as he had thought before, even if Mu Yuanyi and the others wouldn't covet it, it would attract covetous eyes from outside the Yuan Yi Guild, thereby bringing disaster to the entire Yuan Yi Guild.

"My entire fortune is currently only five Spirit Stones. Including the failure rate, I can refine about five Truth Destroyer Type-1 puppets. However, I won't be able to equip the Truth Destroyer Type-1 with offensive and defensive Talisman Artifacts."

Lu Qingfeng pondered, trying to find a solution that would satisfy both sides.

After a while, he actually thought of a temporary method to muddle through—

"When purchasing materials, I'll mix the materials for refining Level 1 puppets with those for refining Level 2 puppets, and simultaneously stockpile a large quantity of materials to confuse their sight."

"Refining a Second Level Puppet at the True Qi Stage Second Layer requires materials around one Spirit Stone, which is completely within my budget."

"Stockpiling these materials for refining more advanced Puppets later wouldn't be a waste!"

"Besides, I only need to increase my proficiency. I can completely stop selling Puppets externally once I have enough materials stockpiled!"

Lu Qingfeng's brows relaxed.

Once the Truth Destroyer Type-1 was refined, it inherently possessed the ability to prevent others from dismantling, researching, or replicating it. It wouldn't be easy to research the materials used in the Truth Destroyer Type-1.

While this method might not remain hidden forever, it would at least get him through the initial phase.

Once Lu Qingfeng accumulated enough materials, he could stop accepting external orders, making the possibility of exposure extremely low.

Decision made.

Lu Qingfeng began to weaken the Truth Destroyer Type-1 (E).

The Truth Destroyer Type-1 itself wasn't outstanding in combat power, but its sensing range was astonishingly vast, and the Quality of the Thousand Mechanism Stone didn't need to be too high.

The weakening only targeted these two aspects—

The Thousand Mechanism Stone was weakened to the level of a single Strengthen, with a sensing range of over three hundred meters.

The Spirit Control Formation was weakened to the level of a double Strengthen, with eighty sets of Talisman Formations, giving it a sensing range of one thousand meters.

With this, the externally sold version of Truth Destroyer Type-1 was finalized.

To differentiate, Lu Qingfeng named it 'Truth Destroyer Type-2'.

[Puppet: Truth Destroyer Type-2 (Basic Version)]
[Type: Remote Control]
[Grade: Second Level]
[Sensing Range: 1000 meters]
[Combat Power: True Qi Stage Second Layer]

As for Lu Qingfeng's own use, it remained the strongest version, 'Truth Destroyer Type-1'.

[Puppet: Truth Destroyer Type-1 (Basic Version)]
[Type: Autonomous]
[Grade: Second Level]
[Sensing Range: 4000 meters]
[Combat Power: True Qi Stage Second Layer]

The combat power of the two was identical, but their types and sensing ranges were worlds apart!

"Alright!"

"Time to go talk to the Guild Master!"

Twenty-five days later, Lu Qingfeng refined the first Truth Destroyer Type-2.

He put away the six experimental Truth Destroyer Type-1 units, controlled the only Truth Destroyer Type-2, and walked out of the Black Sand Pill Refining Room, heading straight for the back mountain of Yuan Yi.

Black Sand Pill Refining Room.

Lu Qingfeng, Mu Yuanyi, and Zhang Zong stood side by side.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the open space ahead, Lu Hongwen unleashed his fists and feet, constantly clashing with the 'Truth Destroyer Type-2'.

Lu Hongwen had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage a few years ago and possessed formidable strength.

When he attacked the Truth Destroyer Type-2, he naturally suppressed his own power.

Under Lu Hongwen's attacks, the Truth Destroyer Type-2 fought at full power. The spiritual energy within it circulated through the Spirit Pivot Formation, channeling into its right arm, activating the Giant Strength Talisman Formation. A single punch it threw was comparable to a cultivator at the True Qi Stage Second Layer.

However, the Truth Destroyer Type-2 was extremely lacking in combat techniques!

It could only attack with punches and kicks. Lu Hongwen, suppressing his strength to the True Qi Stage First Layer and relying on his close-combat Martial Skills, fought the Truth Destroyer Type-2 with ease. If he hadn't been intentionally probing, the Truth Destroyer Type-2 wouldn't have even been able to touch him.

"That's enough!"

Lu Hongwen called out and stepped out of the fighting circle. The Truth Destroyer Type-2 tried to pursue, but Lu Qingfeng's thoughts halted it immediately.

Thanks to 'Qingting Qiyue' for the 50,000 reward!

Thanks to 'Swelling Little Sword Sword' for the 1000 reward; thanks to 'Frozen Red Tea u4', 'Indestructible Will of Steel' for the 500 reward; thanks to '丿丶Emperor Lord', 'KAZKA', 'Wandering in Confusion' for the 100 reward.

This morning, I discovered that Shu Mountain Dao Lord had dropped his novel... Although I only skimmed a few chapters, the title 'Yellow Court Dao Lord' was inspired by him... What a shame, perhaps this is the unspoken connection between authors who drop their works.