In Richard's view, five hundred Low-grade Crystal Coins really wasn't expensive. It could satisfy Pandora's little wish while also getting him a book—or rather, half a book—on an Unpopular Blood Spell. It was entirely acceptable.
Besides, it could convey a measure of goodwill to the other party and lay the groundwork for the transactions to come.
Compared to the Staff Vine that had failed to grow, what he truly valued was the other party's claim to possess an Unpopular Blood Spell.
Unpopular Blood Spells were an exceptionally rare and niche branch within transformation spells, and they were the focus of his current research.
There were two reasons for this. On one hand, the Blood Spells he had collected over the years, his research into the Bloodline Seed, and the preparation of potions such as the Blood of the Gods had greatly advanced his analysis of the Blood Energy Extraordinary Factor. It might serve as an entry point for comprehensively understanding the many different Extraordinary Factors in this world and completing his deciphering of the entire Spell System.
On the other hand, he had repeatedly used Void Spells before, causing his body to suffer severe erosion from void energy. He urgently needed to resolve it and had no choice but to start with the Blood Energy Extraordinary Factor, seeking a way to improve his physical condition.
Therefore, Blood Spells were very important to him.
Richard looked at Reiss and smiled. "Wizard Reiss, five hundred Low-grade Crystal Coins is indeed a suitable price. I can buy this Staff Vine from you. However, compared to the Staff Vine, I'm more interested in the Blood Spell you mentioned. You said earlier that you have both things I need, correct? I hope you won't disappoint me."
"Of course not." Having completed a deal, Reiss looked