Chapter 28: Entering the City (1/2)
Chapter 28: Entering the City
Although the battle was short, it was extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could have resulted in heavy casualties.
Wang Hong's finely crafted Long Spear, made of high-quality steel, was now reduced to a small puddle of molten iron. Dumping the contents of the two men's storage bags, they found several fireball talismans, including a Gold Light Talisman that the thin Taoist hadn't had a chance to use. Additionally, they discovered a book titled "Profound Earth Technique," another one called "Metal of the Geng Decision," and a third one named "Basic Five Elements Spells." In total, there were just over twenty Spirit Stones.
"Real penny pinchers!" Wang Hong sighed. Unaware that these two were considered relatively wealthy among low-level cultivators, he didn't know how many people they had plundered to amass such wealth, which was now falling into his hands at a bargain.
The two storage bags and two Low-Quality Magical Weapons combined were worth over two hundred Spirit Stones. Many low-level cultivators didn't even have Magical Weapons, let alone storage bags.
Reflecting on the event, Wang Hong felt that it was too dangerous outside the city without sufficient strength. This victory was precarious, and if they encountered stronger opponents next time, they would have no chance of winning. Moreover, they didn't know if the two men had any accomplices.
The next morning, Wang Hong led a group of about a dozen people, including Wen Lan and Luo Zhongjie, into the city. He instructed them to disperse and find houses. Wang Hong wandered alone around the city.
His Long Spear was destroyed the previous day. If he hadn't continuously infused Spiritual Energy during the battle, the thin Taoist would have easily severed it with a sword. Today, he thought about finding ways to prepare some self-defense measures.
Talismans and Magical Weapons are also briefly introduced in the "Cultivation Basics Encyclopedia." Talismans are easy to use, requiring just a bit of Spiritual Energy to unleash a corresponding spell.
Since Talismans are disposable, the cost of using them in battle is too high. Many cultivators only use one or two Talismans in critical moments.
As for Magical Weapons, the most familiar is the Flying Sword, but there are many types. They can generally be divided into three categories: offensive, defensive, and auxiliary Magical Weapons.
Offensive Magical Weapons are the most common and relatively inexpensive. Defensive Magical Weapons are rarer and cost at least two to three times that of a Magical Weapon of similar quality. The function of auxiliary Magical Weapons depends on their specific purpose.
Wang Hong entered a Refinery Workshop with over a dozen shelves displaying various Magical Weapons.
A young man in his twenties with a smiling face approached Wang Hong. "Esteemed friend, what kind of Magical Weapon do you need? Our shop has three senior refiners. We not only have ready-made Magical Weapons for sale but can also custom-make various Magical Weapons."
"I want a spear-shaped Magical Weapon. Do you have one?" Wang Hong asked truthfully.
"You've come at the right time. We just happen to have a Low-Quality Magical Weapon in the shape of a Long Spear." The young man picked up a wooden box from the shelf behind and placed it in front of Wang Hong, opening the lid.
"This spear is one zhang and three chi long, weighing six hundred and eighty jin. The shaft is made of century-old Red Spirit Mulberry Wood, and the spearhead is primarily crafted from Profound Iron, with over ten rare materials added during refining."