What about this item? A wicked thought suddenly stirred in the blue-robed elder's mind. Forcing himself to remain calm, he said with a derisive smile:
"It's been many years since I've seen spiritual material this fine. This is a scale shed by a Third Rank Crimson-Refined Fire Flood Dragon.
"This kind of exotic beast has been extinct in the Abyssal Beast Cavern for at least two hundred years.
"If used to forge a divine weapon, it could serve as the base material for a suit of Third Rank Divine Weapon Armor."
He paused. "I happen to know a blacksmith who is quite accomplished in this field.
"Would you be willing to sell this scale to me, Master Yang?
"I'm willing to offer three hundred thousand gold."
"It's actually something that valuable!?"
The shopkeeper was somewhat lost in thought, privately marveling at this administrator's abilities. A mere minor administrator of the Myriad Manifestations Office, a fourth-rank official, had casually produced spiritual material of such value.
Something flashed before their eyes. The next second, Yang Ling had seized the blue-robed elder by the neck and lifted him into the air.
The terrifying force left the blue-robed elder half-dazed, unable to muster any strength at all.
The Precious Medicine Gang's shopkeeper was stunned. He had no idea why Yang Ling, who had looked so amiable a moment earlier, had suddenly changed his demeanor.
"Master Yang, what are you doing? This is Jiajiu City. Using force without authorization is bound to bring the Cicada-Holding Directorate here."
The shopkeeper forced a smile.
"You said your Precious Medicine Gang had a good reputation and valued honesty.
"You even reminded me that everyone in Jiajiu City takes their word seriously.
"So why is he trying to swindle me?"
Yang Ling looked at the shopkeeper, making no attempt