Having formed an opinion of the customer before him, the shopkeeper immediately changed his tune.
"Ah, Young Hero, you are mistaken. I wouldn't claim that every item in our shop is a rare treasure, but each weapon has been carefully prepared for the many men and women of the martial world.
"If these ordinary items don't interest you, I'd be glad to show you our shop's prized treasure."
With that, the shopkeeper quietly made his way deeper into the store, weaving past row after row of display racks. At last, he stopped before a carved wooden door and gently pushed it open. A faint scent of rust mingled with pine resin wafted out. Inside was a narrow staircase that seemed to lead to the second floor.
"Please follow me, all three of you. This is the most secluded part of Golden Forge Pavilion. It houses peerless weapons forged by master craftsmen of generations past—treasures not shown to ordinary customers." The shopkeeper led the way, pride evident in his voice.
When they stepped onto the second floor, they saw weapons displayed on racks as far as the eye could see. Each one had a unique design and an imposing presence. Compared to the weapons on the first floor, these were finally starting to look like the real thing.
After passing several beautifully decorated screens, they reached an area devoted to spears.
Every spear here had a distinct style. Some were as imposing as mountains, others as sharp as lightning, and each seemed to possess its own character.
Seeing them, Guo Xi'wu and the others couldn't help thinking, No wonder Golden Forge Pavilion is a renowned weapons shop throughout Guyang Prefecture. Just look at these spears.
"Please take a look, sir. These are the spears our shop has collected."
As he spoke,