"It really is the lowest price. You know the price of gold. Why don't you take a look at the other two defensive artifacts made by two other refiners I know? The price will be a bit cheaper."
Wu Wan took out two printed documents, which were the appraisal certificates he issued. The images and functions of the two artifacts were clearly written on them.
Chen Mobai took a look. One was a long-sleeved robe, and the other was an umbrella.
The defensive effect of the long-sleeved robe was better than the helmet, but it didn't enhance spiritual consciousness. The price was 89,000 Good Deeds.
As for the wooden umbrella, it was the cheapest, only requiring 75,000 Good Deeds. Its defense power was not low, but it had high requirements for the user. The umbrella had to be opened every time it was used for defense.
However, once the umbrella was opened, it would continuously draw on the user's spiritual power. So when it was not in use, it needed to be closed.
As soon as Chen Mobai saw this, he felt that it was suitable for him. Besides the affordable price, it was because he was skilled in manipulation as a cultivator. Moreover, the appearance of this artifact matched the style of the Tianhe Realm. Wu Wan's golden helmet was too eye-catching.
"Is this umbrella from the same city or from the Wei Yu Cave Heaven?"
"From the same city."
"Then let's go with this one. Where is it? We'll take a taxi and go there immediately."
Chen Mobai's eager attitude stunned Wu Wan, but since he was paying for the taxi fare, he naturally had no objections.
"It's made by a student from the Danzhu Academy. The handle and frame of the umbrella are made of first-grade phoenix tree wood, and the umbrella surface is mounted with first-grade talisman paper."
"It's more accurate to say that it's a talisman rather than an artifact."
"There are five defensive talismans painted on the umbrella surface, theoretically capable of defending against elemental spells. However, after my verification, it can only withstand attacks from cultivators in the later stage of Qi Refining."
While waiting for the taxi, the two discussed the advantages and disadvantages of this artifact.
Although Wu Wan didn't sell his own artifact, since this wooden umbrella was listed in his online store, he could still make some profit from it, so he was also in a good mood.
"This student really has some ideas. The concept of this Five Transformation Umbrella is excellent. It intends to incorporate all five elemental spells in the world. However, it's a pity that it's not comprehensive. It can only withstand attacks from cultivators below the seventh level of Qi Refining. Once it exceeds that limit, the defensive talismans will immediately become unbalanced."
"But this wooden umbrella has a hidden technique. After the defensive talismans fail, you can find a talisman master to redraw the talismans you want and convert it for offensive use."
"Of course, I won't write this in the appraisal certificate. If the law enforcement officer comes knocking on the door, I will definitely deny that you, the buyer, illegally modified it."
Wu Wan's guidance widened Chen Mobai's horizons, and he admired the concept of this "Five Transformation Umbrella" even more.
This artifact could be considered half talisman, and its usage could be changed by replacing the umbrella surface and the talismans painted on it. Chen Mobai wouldn't have been able to come up with such ingenuity if no one had pointed it out to him.
Spending 260 Good Deeds, they took a taxi to the Danzhu Academy. The student notified by Wu Wan was already waiting at the gate.
They introduced themselves to each other.
"Luan Jingsheng, a sophomore."
"Chen Mobai, an ordinary person."
Luan Jingsheng was a young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He didn't speak much and seemed a bit reluctant when he took out the wooden umbrella talisman.
After becoming friends, Chen Mobai immediately transferred the Good Deeds to Wu Wan's store in front of him. Then he took the wooden umbrella and left. As for what Wu Wan and Luan Jingsheng would do with the accounting, it was none of his business.
In any case, he had only one requirement, which was to earn points. For this, he also paid an additional 3,750 Good Deeds as tax.
Even if the Immortal Gate Tax Bureau checked the accounts in the future, since he was the one who paid, the procedures were legitimate and there were no problems. Even if Wu Wan got into trouble because of tax issues, he would be completely innocent.
Chen Mobai took a taxi back home again and then teleported to Qingguang Island. There was still about an hour before a cup of tea would be finished.
Luan Jingsheng also provided a long cloth bag for the wooden umbrella and said that if there were any problems in the future, he could contact him for repairs at any time. After the initial contact, Chen Mobai felt that this person was quite good and could consider long-term cooperation in the future.
He put the wooden umbrella into the cloth bag, which had a rope at the mouth that could be tied to the belt around his waist.
Chen Mobai also tied his needle case to his left wrist and carried a backpack filled with over two hundred talismans on his back. Fully armed, he hurried to the office hall of Wang Guanshi. This was where he originally rented the wooden house, so he was familiar with the way.
By the time he arrived, it was already a bit late, and everyone was waiting for him.
"Sorry, I bought some artifacts and talismans from a few friends, which delayed some time."Chen Mobai immediately apologized. Seeing him fully armed, the previously impatient independent cultivators also calmed down. After all, the better equipped their companion was, the safer it was for them.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, our team consists of twenty-eight cultivators. We need to guard a flag node of the 'Heavenly Wood Divine Light Formation'. Here is the basic information."
Manager Wang handed a small booklet to Chen Mobai. He then patted a green cloth bag at his waist, and a flying boat floating in mid-air appeared in front of everyone.
"It's a storage bag!"
A female cultivator recognized the origin of the green cloth bag at Manager Wang's waist and was taken aback.
It was known that even the smallest storage bag required 100 spirit stones. Yet, Manager Wang's storage bag could fit a twenty-meter-long flying boat, its value probably equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Pill.
"It's a storage bag specifically used by the sect for transporting large quantities of goods. Uncle Master Zheng gave me one. The daily supply of spirit stones for all fellow Daoists is also in here."
Manager Wang patted the storage bag at his waist with a smile. His words stirred some independent cultivators present.
However, in this team, besides Manager Wang who was at the ninth level of Qi Refining, there were four late-stage Qi Refining disciples from the Shenmu Sect. They completely dominated the scene, and no one dared to have any ill intentions.
But it was inevitable to feel envious.
Chen Mobai calculated that out of the twenty-eight cultivators in this team, apart from the five disciples from the Shenmu Sect, the rest were independent cultivators. Including him, there were four in the late stage of Qi Refining, seven in the middle stage, and twelve in the early stage.
Just the daily spirit stone fees for hiring them amounted to 46. Generally, resisting a beast attack on the island would require at least a month, which meant there were at least a thousand spirit stones in the storage bag.
With such wealth, it was no wonder the independent cultivators were envious.
Under the command of Manager Wang, the group boarded the flying boat. With the liberal use of spirit stones, they arrived at the location of the flag they needed to guard in no time.
It was on a cliff by the shore, where a ten-meter diameter piece of land was enclosed with bluestones, and a bare tree was planted in the middle.
After reading the booklet, Chen Mobai knew that this was the flag.
The "Heavenly Wood Divine Light Formation" was the most famous formation of the Shenmu Sect. Using trees as flags, the sect's main base at the Giant Tree Ridge was fortified by thousands of spirit trees. Even an Elemental Infant ancestor would not dare to intrude easily.
On this Green Light Island, a total of 36 spirit trees had been transplanted from the Giant Tree Ridge by the Shenmu Sect. At its most powerful, it could reach the third rank.
It was precisely because of this that the disciples of the Shenmu Sect and the independent cultivators had the confidence to defend the island.
"They're coming!"