Rule Implant: Evil Spirit Heart

"The Crown... was generous."

Looking at the four Crystal Balls laid out before him, Richard felt as though his brain were about to crash.

He truly had no clear understanding of the wealth possessed by an ancient Truth Wizard.

They were merely a few techniques, albeit rather profound and complex ones. To a Truth Wizard, they amounted to nothing.

"Teacher really was somewhat generous this time."

Grand Wizard Mithril Hand was also quite surprised by Alchemy Crown's decision. Alchemy Crown was not usually stingy, but he had never been this lavish before.

One had to know that during peacetime, Alchemy Crown had once chosen to put his True Body to sleep in order to conserve energy, conducting research using only his avatar.

"Needless to say, I must have quoted too low a price," Richard said with a smile.

"Otherwise, the Crown would never have been so generous."

Grand Wizard Mithril Hand smiled as well. "Even if you did quote too low, you've still made a fortune this time. These four techniques were all developed by Teacher himself. Their value far surpasses the techniques developed by students like us."

Richard shrugged, pocketed the Crystal Balls on the table, then drained the concentrated ether tea from his cup in one gulp.

"Ah, a loss is a loss. I'll just treat it as making a contribution to the School and to our Wizard Civilization."

With that, Richard untied a pouch from his waist and tossed it to Grand Wizard Mithril Hand.

"The detailed information is in there. I do have what the Crown wants, but transporting it here might leave headquarters with nowhere to put it."

"Oh?" Grand Wizard Mithril Hand was slightly startled. "Don't tell me you have a Floating City from another civilization?"

Richard gave a mysterious smile.

"You'll know once