"Old Lu, how is it?"
Mu Yuanyi and Zhang Zong had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the battle end, they hurried over to ask.
"Not bad!"
"All its performance indicators are stable. Its basic attributes, such as defense, attack, and speed, have also reached the standard for a Second-Level Puppet. It's just too rigid in combat, so I don't recommend developing it into a close-combat puppet."
A strange light shone in Lu Hongwen's eyes as he looked at Lu Qingfeng. "After three days apart, you really must be viewed in a new light! After tinkering away in silence for more than ten years, Old Lu, you actually managed to make something of it!"
"Just luck, just luck."
Lu Qingfeng smiled when he heard this.
After finalizing the retail version of Truth-Destroying Type Two, Lu Qingfeng immediately sought out Mu Yuanyi and Zhang Zong to explain his intention to cooperate. As it happened, Lu Hongwen was also on Mount Yuanyi, so he came along to help test Truth-Destroying Type Two's performance.
Lu Hongwen truly lived up to his reputation as a Foundation Establishment Realm grand cultivator. Well-traveled and knowledgeable, he spotted the flaws in Truth-Destroying Type Two at a glance.
Indeed.
As a remote-control puppet, when Lu Qingfeng refined Truth-Destroying Type Two, he had only inscribed the Great Strength Talisman Formation onto its arms. Aside from that, he had not inscribed any spells or martial techniques.
"Not suited for close combat?"
Mu Yuanyi turned to look at Lu Qingfeng when he heard this. Zhang Zong, meanwhile, had already stepped forward to examine Truth-Destroying Type Two at close range.
"It isn't that it's unsuited. It's just that my original plan was to equip Truth-Destroying Type Two with a bow and arrows and use it for ranged attacks. That's why I only inscribed the Great Strength Talisman Formation on its arms. If we develop it for close combat, a Second-Level Puppet's defense is still too fragile, and it can easily be destroyed."
Lu Qingfeng replied.
When he designed Truth-Destroying Type One, it had been with the intention of refining it in the real world to deal with the Return to Truth Sect. Materials were hard to come by in reality, so naturally, he had to minimize the rate of damage as much as possible. In that case, designing Truth-Destroying Type One's attacks as ranged attacks was only natural.
Truth-Destroying Type Two was purely a weakened version of Type One, and it followed the same route.
But—
"Old Lu, what kind of people do you think would need a Second-Level Puppet?"
After listening, Mu Yuanyi did not answer directly. Instead, he asked a question.
"What kind of people need a Second-Level Puppet?"
"A Second-Level Puppet is equivalent to True Qi Realm combat strength. Naturally, it would be—"
Lu Qingfeng blurted out an answer, then suddenly froze.
He suddenly thought of how a Second-Level Puppet would cost at least five Spirit Stones. An ordinary True Qi Realm cultivator might save for decades, yet their entire net worth probably would not exceed ten Spirit Stones.
Would they use their entire fortune to buy a puppet with only the combat strength of the Second Layer of the True Qi Realm?
That probably wasn't realistic!
Lu Qingfeng immediately understood what Mu Yuanyi meant.
"Looks like you've figured it out."
Mu Yuanyi glanced at Truth-Destroying Type Two and said, "A Second-Level Puppet only has True Qi Realm combat strength. It would either be used by a Foundation Establishment Realm grand cultivator or a Spirit Void Cultivator to explore dangerous areas, or by a fabulously wealthy True Qi Realm cultivator for self-defense."
"The former needs a puppet with formidable close-combat ability and high speed. The latter needs a puppet with strong defense that's suitable for both ranged and close combat."
As soon as Lu Qingfeng heard this, everything suddenly became clear.
When he designed Truth-Destroying Type One and Type Two, he had only considered his own needs and forgotten the true needs of the cultivators and players in the Primordial World. Now that Mu Yuanyi had pointed it out, Lu Qingfeng could not help flushing with embarrassment.
However, according to Mu Yuanyi's explanation, modifying Truth-Destroying Type Two accordingly would not be difficult. The overall structure was already complete; he only needed to replace the corresponding talisman formations based on specific requirements.
Take the exploration type, for example.
He could inscribe the Wind-Riding Talisman Formation onto its legs, then add the corresponding close-combat talisman formations.
As for the defense type, he could inscribe defensive techniques or equip it with a shield or other Talisman Artifacts.
"Give me half a year!"
Lu Qingfeng drove the three of them out, then buried himself in the Black Sand Artifact Workshop to modify Truth-Destroying Type Two.
Seven months later.
After several failures, Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Version) and Truth-Destroying Type Two (Guardian Version) were successfully refined one after another.
In fact, there was no need to modify many of the components for this kind of alteration. He only needed to make slight adjustments to the sections that output spiritual power.
"Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Version) has five low-level techniques inscribed on it: Wind-Riding Art, Heartburning Palm, Giant Strength Art, Earth-Escaping Art, and Precision Art. Its close-combat ability has been enhanced, while its ranged ability requires a bow and arrows."
"Truth-Destroying Type Two (Guardian Version) has five low-level techniques inscribed on it: Heartburning Palm, Cloak Saber Technique, Giant Strength Art, Golden Light Technique, and Fire Bolt Technique. It is suitable for both ranged and close combat. When paired with a Talisman Artifact saber and Talisman Artifact shield, it can be enhanced even further."
Lu Qingfeng pointed at the two modified Truth-Destroying Type Two puppets beside him as he introduced them to Mu Yuanyi.
"Good!"
Mu Yuanyi operated one himself, and a trace of delight appeared on his face.
"I'll represent the Yuanyi Guild and purchase ten Exploration Versions first!" Mu Yuanyi pointed at Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Version) and placed the first order with Lu Qingfeng.
"Old Lu, how much are you pricing these two models?"
Only after placing the order did Mu Yuanyi ask about the price.
"Big Brother Mu knows the market better than I do. I was just about to ask you."
Lu Qingfeng's understanding of market conditions still stopped at the period seven or eight years ago when Mu Yuanyi had purchased two Second-Level Puppets for him. He truly did not know much about the current market.
After hearing this, Mu Yuanyi pondered for a moment before looking up. "The conflict between the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Hundred Crafts Sect has continued escalating over the past ten years, so the value of puppets has risen slightly. The Exploration Version can be priced at twelve to thirteen Spirit Stones, and the Guardian Version at around fourteen Spirit Stones."
"Then let's set one at eleven Spirit Stones and the other at thirteen."
Lu Qingfeng casually set the prices.
What he needed now was quantity. Setting the prices a little lower would still earn him huge profits, while also rapidly increasing his proficiency.
It would serve two purposes at once!
Making money in the game was secondary. Rapidly producing troops in reality was the urgent task.
Lu Qingfeng knew which mattered more!
"Isn't this price a little too low?" Mu Yuanyi asked in confusion.
The prices he had suggested were already based on an assessment of the market. If they were lowered by another one or two Spirit Stones, Mu Yuanyi worried that Lu Qingfeng would not make enough to be worthwhile.
"Don't worry, Big Brother Mu. There's still profit to be made."
"From now on, all puppets the Yuanyi Guild buys from me will be sold at a twenty-percent discount."
Lu Qingfeng smiled at Mu Yuanyi.
Twenty percent was no small figure!
At the Exploration Version's price of eleven Spirit Stones, ten Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Versions) would save a full twenty-two Spirit Stones!
"Twenty percent off—"
Mu Yuanyi glanced at Lu Qingfeng. "Old Lu, don't lose money just to make a name for yourself!"
"I won't. There's still profit in it."
Lu Qingfeng waved his hand.
The Yuanyi Guild was the first guild he had ever stayed in, and Mu Yuanyi and the others had treated him generously. Naturally, Lu Qingfeng felt deeply attached to the Yuanyi Guild.
His profit margin on puppets was already enormous. Giving the Yuanyi Guild a discount could be considered a way of repaying them.
"Material procurement and puppet sales will still be handed over to Big Brother Mu and the guild, just like with the pills," Lu Qingfeng added.
"Is there any need to say it?" Mu Yuanyi threw his head back and laughed!
After reaching an agreement with Mu Yuanyi, Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Version) and Truth-Destroying Type Two (Guardian Version) officially went on sale.
The first order was placed by Mu Yuanyi on behalf of the Yuanyi Guild: a total of ten Truth-Destroying Type Two (Exploration Versions).
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