Chapter 44

Tang Zheng quickly left the Bai Lian Workshop and went straight to West Street, heading directly to the Ju Bao Pavilion.

Ban Yilou had never seen him come over in broad daylight before. He was just about to tease him a bit, but before he could open his mouth, he saw Tang Zheng not even glance at him, jump into the counter, close the shop door, and then enter the inner chamber of the Ju Bao Pavilion on his own.

"Hey, what's going on?" Ban Yilou quickly followed, "I haven't even checked your Purple Gold Token yet!"

As soon as he entered the inner chamber, Ban Yilou saw Tang Zheng pull out a large storage bag.

If he didn't know that this guy spent money like water, Ban Yilou would definitely think he was a robber.

Tang Zheng moved between the shelves, picking up items and putting them directly into the bag.

Ban Yilou's eyes twitched.

He took ten pieces of Wuji Black Iron, each costing three Purple Gold Coins.

He took the only two Moonlight Stones, each costing twelve Purple Gold Coins.

He took the only bottle of Fangbat Blood, which cost fifty Purple Gold Coins per bottle.

He took all three cans of Tianchi Cold Pond Water, each costing seventy Purple Gold Coins.

Ban Yilou watched, his face twitching more and more.

An entire shelf of Rainbow Silk was completely emptied by him in a visible sweep!

"How about it, am I fast enough?" Tang Zheng turned around and suddenly smiled.

"Damn, is that the point?" Ban Yilou felt like his brain had been hit by something.

Ban Yilou could also see what he was after.

As long as the item description mentioned materials that could enhance Star Power Resonance, the best and most expensive ones were all swept into his shopping bag.

Wherever he went, the shelves were left empty, completely ruthless and leaving no trace!

Seeing that his shopping spree was unstoppable, Ban Yilou asked in a submissive tone, "Brat, you're not here to take revenge and wreck the place, are you?"

"Revenge?" Tang Zheng smiled innocently, "Why would I? You didn't do anything!"

"Right, right, right. I know that without an identity plate, you can't buy anything at the Bai Lian Workshop, but you didn't even ask..."

"Let's not talk about that," Tang Zheng shook his head, "What other materials can enhance Star Power Resonance? Bring them to me quickly!"

Ban Yilou looked at him strangely, "What are you suddenly buying materials for?"

Moreover, he only picked the best and most expensive ones!

Tang Zheng looked up at him, "What else can materials be used for? For forging, of course."

"Can you forge?" Ban Yilou's eyes widened.

"Of course not!" Tang Zheng shrugged, "So, I also need a few introductory books on forging, like 'Star Attraction Techniques' for children. No need for anything too advanced!"

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All the top-tier materials in the Ju Bao Pavilion that could enhance Star Power Resonance were taken out by Tang Zheng.

Back outside, the items Ban Yilou was carrying, plus the ones that clinked out of Tang Zheng's bag, were piled on the counter, looking like a New Year's shopping spree.

"Four hundred Purple Gold Coins!" Ban Yilou calculated the price, sounding exhausted.

Tang Zheng still threw out three pieces of pure gold.

Ban Yilou's heart had become quite strong recently, but his face twitched slightly as he packed and gave change.

After everything was done, his twitching face finally calmed down, "Looks like your trip to the Bai Lian Workshop was quite fruitful?"

"Yep!" Tang Zheng squinted, "I learned a lot!"

"Ha ha ha... No, I mean," Ban Yilou quickly stopped laughing, "What exactly happened that made you so unhappy?"

"Want to be happy?" Tang Zheng rolled his eyes.

Ban Yilou didn't have time to comment on Tang Zheng's accurate summary of his mood. He saw Tang Zheng pick up the small hammer he often used on the counter.

Ban Yilou snatched it away alertly, "This is a personal item, not for sale."

Tang Zheng laughed.

"Tell me, what are you planning to do with all these?" Ban Yilou put aside his gloating and asked seriously, "In terms of forging, although I only specialize in array pattern repair, the basics are universal."

"Nothing much, just made a bet with the Bai Lian Workshop."

"A bet?" Ban Yilou's eyes widened, then he looked at what Tang Zheng bought, "Uh... Could it be..."

"Yep. If I can find a dagger with a Star Power Resonance of over eighty-two in Wulong Town, the Bai Lian Workshop will have Master Lu Huang customize something for me."

"Are you kidding? Master Lu Huang?!" Ban Yilou's eyes bulged.

"Wow, sounds pretty impressive?"

"..." Ban Yilou looked at Tang Zheng as if he were a frog in a dry well.

Even in the talent-rich Bai Lian Workshop, Lu Huang was ranked among the top hundred master craftsmen. The weapons he forged were often seen in the hands of the Starlight Stronger List!

There were only 11,100 people in the entire Starlight Continent who could make it to the Starlight Stronger List, and every weapon they held was well-known to martial artists around the world.

"How exactly did you make the bet?" Ban Yilou pondered, considering the feasibility of bringing a master craftsman from the Bai Lian Workshop to Wulong Town.

"A one-star dagger, with a Star Power Resonance of over eighty-two."

"No time limit?" Ban Yilou, being a businessman, was more meticulous than those tech geeks.

"No." Tang Zheng replied.

Ban Yilou's face turned colorful, "Although you're quite annoying, you're increasingly to my old man's liking!"

Tang Zheng smiled, "Really?"

Ban Yilou chuckled, "The Bai Lian Workshop will definitely want to tear you apart when they see you using money to stack a high Star Power Resonance dagger without any main material!"

"Main material?" Tang Zheng asked.

"Of course. Without a main material, even if you forge a dagger with a Star Power Resonance of one hundred, it will be soft and brittle, breaking at the slightest touch..."

"Great!" Tang Zheng slapped his hand, "That's exactly what I want!"

As long as the dagger was one-star and had a high enough Star Power Resonance, whether it was usable or not, he didn't care.

Ban Yilou didn't expect that Tang Zheng had not considered its usability at all!

A dagger forged with four hundred Purple Gold Coins was just for a bet!

"Rich and reckless!" Ban Yilou struggled to calm his breathing, but his smile grew deeper, "Hey, if I don't help you screw the Bai Lian Workshop, I'll be letting myself down! When are you free? I'll teach you the basics!"

"Wow, so straightforward?" Tang Zheng was a bit taken aback by Ban Yilou's enthusiasm.

Ban Yilou still needed to get his identity plate through the Bai Lian Workshop. Was this really a good idea?

Suddenly, Ban Yilou seemed to remember something, "Oh, no."

"Speak up," Tang Zheng knew this old man wasn't that easy to deal with.

"You can learn forging from me, but first, you need to see something."

"What is it?"

"Cough. A dagger forged by a friend!" Ban Yilou's eyes flickered, "If you can buy it, that would be best."

Tang Zheng was stunned.

A dagger?

He had already seen all the daggers in the Ju Bao Pavilion, both in the outer and inner chambers.

Ban Yilou explained, "Sigh, this friend entrusted me to sell many things. Apart from the toys and snacks you bought, nothing else has ever been sold. But he is a very dedicated craftsman... Even if you don't buy it, it's worth a look."

Tang Zheng nodded, "Alright."

Ban Yilou brought a ladder and climbed up the large shelf behind the counter.

He climbed all the way to the top and carefully took out a long box. When he brought it down, Tang Zheng saw a layer of dust on the box.

This box clearly hadn't been moved in a long time.

Ban Yilou wiped off the dust, took out a key, unlocked the box, and finally opened the lid...

"Huh? Is this a dagger?" Tang Zheng had already felt something was off when he saw the long box, and now, with the box open, he was completely sure.

Lying in the box was a dazzling long sword!

The intricate purple-gold array patterns on the scabbard were still bright after so many years. For some reason, even though the sword had no pearl or gemstone decorations, it was more eye-catching than the swords in the Ju Bao Pavilion that were adorned with precious gems.

But no matter how good the sword was, it was still a sword.

And Tang Zheng didn't need a sword; he needed a dagger!

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