Bargaining (Seeking Follow-up Reads, Monthly Votes, Recommendation Tickets)

The Mystic Jade Inner Armor radiated a chilly, jade-like aura, with faint cyan light weaving across its surface.

This inner armor looked truly extraordinary.

In the other box lay a pair of black boots. It was unclear what material they were made of—neither quite leather nor cloth—and they were embroidered with numerous runes.

The runes were incredibly fine and densely packed, some even overlapping, such that even with Li Yunjing's keen eyesight, he could only make out a general impression.

Sensing the spiritual fluctuations of the two magical treasures, Li Yunjing nodded and said, "These two magical artifacts are quite decent. I wonder what level of attack this inner armor can withstand?"

"Junior Brother Li, this Mystic Jade Inner Armor can be activated both actively and passively. If you are prepared and activate it yourself, it can block a strike from the first level of the Foundation Establishment stage! If you are ambushed and have no time to activate it, it will absolutely prevent any fatal damage from a seventh-layer Qi Refining cultivator!"

Wang Weizhi stated with certainty.

"Oh? Is it that effective?"

Li Yunjing raised his sword-like brows, somewhat surprised.

He had expected it to be good enough to defend against Qi Refining stage attacks, but he hadn't imagined it could block a strike from a first-level Foundation Establishment expert.

This was an unexpected delight.

"Of course! You can test it! If it fails to meet the standard, our Yueming Pavilion will provide a full refund, and you won't even need to return the goods!"

Wang Weizhi spoke with ironclad conviction, brimming with confidence.

"Hmm! And what about these Gale Boots? How fast can they make me once I put them on?"

Li Yunjing continued to ask.

"The Gale Boots depend primarily on the user's strength. This artifact is inscribed with various spell runes such as the Gale Technique and the Rainbow Transformation Technique. Generally speaking, it provides a thirty-percent boost to speed within the Qi Refining stage."

Wang Weizhi fell silent for a moment before providing his answer.

This answer did not particularly satisfy Li Yunjing.

However, he knew this was the highest grade of magical artifact he could currently access.

If he wanted something stronger, his 2,000 contribution points would likely not be enough.

"Senior Brother Wang, let's start with how many contribution points the Mystic Jade Inner Armor costs."

Essentially, Li Yunjing was satisfied with both treasures and was considering the purchase; now was the time to discuss the price.

"Junior Brother, the market for top-tier magical artifacts is quite transparent. Top-tier offensive artifacts usually range between 500 and 700 low-grade spirit stones, while top-tier defensive artifacts are twenty percent more expensive than that."

Studying Li Yunjing's face and seeing nothing, Wang Weizhi added, "This Mystic Jade Inner Armor is the best of the best. It is priced at 900 low-grade spirit stones. Converted to sect points with a ten-percent discount, you only need to pay 810 contribution points to take it home."

"Hmm! And the Gale Boots?"

Li Yunjing remained expressionless and continued to ask.

Wang Weizhi could not discern anything from Li Yunjing's calm expression.

For a moment, he couldn't tell if this Junior Brother Li thought it was too expensive or if it met his expectations.

"Although these Gale Boots are not specialized artifacts and fall under the category of defensive artifacts, their acceleration effect makes them an essential tool for traveling or escaping!"

"Just think, if you were being hunted and in dire straits, stepping into these Gale Boots would allow you to escape in an instant. How precious is such a treasure?"

Seeming to notice a hint of impatience in Li Yunjing, Wang Weizhi gave a sheepish smile and quickly quoted the price: "The Gale Boots are worth 1,000 contribution points!"

Hmm! Still not bad! The price hasn't exceeded my expectations, but I still need to exchange some points for medicinal pills, so I can't spend everything on these two artifacts.

This thought flashed through Li Yunjing's mind.

Li Yunjing closed his eyes slightly, his fingers tapping rhythmically against the table. Only the sound of "thump, thump, thump" echoed through the reception room.

Seeing Li Yunjing's indifferent expression, without even the intention to test the artifacts, Wang Weizhi couldn't fathom his intentions.

Still, he couldn't let this business walk out the door.

"Junior Brother Li, what do you think?"

Wang Weizhi finally asked the question.

Li Yunjing remained silent until he felt Wang Weizhi becoming restless, at which point he slowly opened his eyes and said leisurely, "This price is too high."

The six simple words were spoken softly but with absolute firmness, leaving no room for doubt.

Seeing Li Yunjing's expression, Wang Weizhi knew this man would certainly not pay such a high price.

"This... if Junior Brother Li buys both artifacts, I am willing to cover some of the loss and only charge you 1,750 contribution points!"

Wang Weizhi offered a wry smile.

As for whether what he said was true or false, that was a matter of opinion.

"1,700!"

Li Yunjing looked straight at Wang Weizhi and said firmly.

Seeing the bitter smile on Wang Weizhi's face deepen, Li Yunjing added, "I will also purchase 300 contribution points worth of pills!"

"Deal!"

Hearing the second half of the sentence, Wang Weizhi finally broke into a smile.

Earning a little less on the two magical artifacts was acceptable if he could make up for it with the pills.

After all, this was a massive order worth 2,000 contribution points!

Never mind the chore disciples; even among the outer sect disciples, such big spenders were rare.

After all, outer sect disciples also needed to cultivate and had various needs, so they couldn't manage to save up such a vast fortune in contribution points.

"Senior Brother Wang, could you introduce me to the most suitable pills for my current cultivation level?" Li Yunjing continued to ask.

Someone with your cultivation level? You don't need any damn spirit pills! Those kinds of pills aren't even worthy of a mere second-layer Qi Refining stage cultivator!

Wang Weizhi cursed inwardly, but he didn't show a hint of it on his face, remaining all smiles instead.

This was a big client he couldn't afford to offend.

For the sake of the contribution points, Wang Weizhi answered every question Li Yunjing had.

"There are several types of pills in the Qi Refining stage that replenish mana, such as Qi Refining Pills, Qi Gathering Pellets, Qi Replenishing Pills, Mana Pills, and so on. These pills are basically all suitable for use in the early to middle stages of the Qi Refining realm."

Pausing for a moment, Wang Weizhi added, "Our Yueming Pavilion has its own alchemists, and the 'Qi Replenishing Pills' they refine are very suitable for Junior Brother Li."

"Oh? And what is the price of these 'Qi Replenishing Pills'?" Li Yunjing asked.

He only had a superficial understanding of these pills. The sect's "Divine Firmament Jade Records" had mentioned their names, but since they weren't very effective, it hadn't provided a detailed comparison of their pros and cons.

It only recorded the medicinal ingredients required and the appearance of the pills.

Of course, there was a wide variety of pills to assist with Qi cultivation for the Qi Refining stage; just within the Great Ming Dynasty, the Divine Firmament Jade Records listed dozens of them from various sects and factions.

Yet, here at Yueming Pavilion, there were clearly only four or five types of entry-level pills.

"The price of this pill isn't high; one pill is priced at 10 contribution points. Since you have sect contribution points, you naturally enjoy a ten percent discount," Wang Weizhi introduced with a beaming smile.