Chapter 10

The Divine Armory.

The largest chain of weapon shops in the Ancient Kingdom, with branches in every city, and even monopolizing a significant portion of the weapon markets in neighboring countries.

Lu Qinghe rested for a night and, early the next morning, took the three swords he had obtained to the Divine Armory in the bustling commercial district of Qingyuan City.

"Welcome, may I assist you with anything, sir?"

As soon as he stepped into the Divine Armory, a beautiful woman approached with a smile.

Lu Qinghe's previous incarnation was a disciple of the Snow Sword Manor. Though he was just an ordinary member, his sword and attire were not ordinary. Coupled with his own extraordinary demeanor, the woman greeted him with warmth and respect.

"Selling and purchasing swords."

Lu Qinghe responded, handing over the swords of Qin Huailing, Yan Wuchì, Luo Xiao, and his own.

The Meteor Piercing Moon Sword Technique emphasizes speed, while the Three Pure Changes Sword Technique is mysterious and unpredictable, like a hanging antelope horn, also excelling in versatility. The sword he originally had, measuring over 135 centimeters in length and more than three fingers wide, was no longer suitable for his sword style, so he needed to purchase a new one.

"Excellent swords! The swords in your possession are no ordinary items, especially this one, which is made of Cold Jade Steel. This sword remains warm in winter and cool in summer. When night falls, it reflects the moonlight, emitting a cold glow and a flowing fluorescence, a truly mysterious phenomenon. To forge this sword from Cold Jade Steel, a top-tier alchemist must personally handle it. Please wait a moment, sir, I will arrange it for you."

The woman's smile became even warmer when she saw the sword in Lu Qinghe's hand.

"Cold Jade Steel!"

Lu Qinghe glanced at the sword the woman pointed to.

This sword was obtained from Yan Wuchì.

He was not familiar with Cold Jade Steel, but a top-tier alchemist is no ordinary person. The fact that such an alchemist was involved in forging this sword indicates its value, which exceeded his expectations.

Following the woman, Lu Qinghe went upstairs and waited in a private room for a moment. Soon, a man in his forties, dressed in a famous brand, approached and bowed to Lu Qinghe, saying, "I am Xiao Nanshan, a top-tier alchemist of the Divine Armory. May I examine your swords, sir?"

"Please."

Lu Qinghe placed the four swords on the table.

Xiao Nanshan carefully drew the sword belonging to Yan Wuchì. Throughout the process, his arm remained as steady as a mountain, not trembling at all, which alone demonstrated the extraordinary skills of this alchemist.

"Indeed, this is a sword made of Cold Jade Steel. The sword body is perfectly round, seamless. The skill of the swordsmith who forged this sword is slightly superior to mine, likely crafted by a top-tier alchemist."

After a moment, Xiao Nanshan looked at the other three swords and evaluated them one by one.

A short while later, his gaze returned to Lu Qinghe. "If you wish to sell all four swords, our Divine Armory is willing to offer 260 gold. This particular sword is worth 160 gold."

Xiao Nanshan was referring to the sword made of Cold Jade Steel from Yan Wuchì.

"260 gold."

This price was far beyond Lu Qinghe's expectations.

He had thought that 150 gold would be exceptional.

260 gold was satisfactory to him.

Lu Qinghe nodded. "Thank you. Without this sword, I lack a suitable weapon. I plan to purchase a practical sword from the Divine Armory. Could you recommend a good sword, Mr. Xiao?"

"May I know how much you are willing to spend on a sword, sir?"

"100 gold."

Lu Qinghe added, "I need a light sword."

"I apologize, but our duty is limited to appraisal. I may not be able to assist you with this. However, if you are interested in purchasing, you might want to visit the 'Hidden Dragon Pavilion.' There, you will find practical swords, some of which have been tempered in battle, and you might find what you are looking for."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao. I will wait for your good news at the 'Hidden Dragon Pavilion.'"

Lu Qinghe stood up and thanked him.

Mr. Xiao had given him as much guidance as possible. Further questioning would not only be ineffective but might also offend him. Lu Qinghe then turned to the woman accompanying him, "Please take me to the 'Hidden Dragon Pavilion.'"

"Please follow me, sir."

The woman led the way, guiding Lu Qinghe to the Hidden Dragon Pavilion.

100 gold!

This was a significant transaction, and the commission alone was nearly half a month's income for her.

Under the woman's guidance, they soon arrived at the Hidden Dragon Pavilion.

The swords in the Hidden Dragon Pavilion were all practical, unadorned blades, with no fancy decorations.

Of course, even practical swords require some decoration, as no one wants their sword to look too ugly.

"This is the Hidden Dragon Pavilion. Here, you will find not only swords forged by our Divine Armory's alchemists but also famous swords from four regions. Some accomplished warriors and swordsmen even entrust their old swords to us for sale. These swords often serve as stepping stones for aspiring warriors and swordsmen, and some have even succeeded in finding masters through these swords."

The woman led the way, introducing the place to Lu Qinghe.

Lu Qinghe nodded and began to examine the swords.

He was not a swordsmith and had no knowledge of alchemy or steel forging. Given his age, he had not delved into the art of appraisal. Therefore, he could only judge the quality of the swords by their appearance.

After a moment, Lu Qinghe stopped in front of a counter and pointed to a sword that looked quite extraordinary. "How about this sword?"

"You have a keen eye, sir. This sword is just a step away from being a ranked sword. The sword body is primarily made of Cloud Flame Steel, with Green Cloud Steel and Swift Wind Steel as auxiliary materials, making the sword light and increasing the speed of the wielder's strikes..."

"Ranked?"

Lu Qinghe was quite interested in this explanation.

"Ah... A ranked sword is one that has been verified by the national swordsmith association, with a clear classification of strength and quality."

"Strength and quality classification? Any recommendations?"

"If you are willing to raise the price to 150 gold, I can recommend these six famous swords to you."

As she spoke, she gestured towards another counter.

Lu Qinghe nodded and followed the woman to the front counter. The counter was about ten meters long, divided into six sections, clearly more luxurious than the surrounding counters. The swords displayed there were all extraordinary.

"These are our six famous swords: Tianque, Yuehan, Xueli, Longshan, Zhiquan, and Zihu. Each of these six swords is close to being a top-tier famous sword. They..."

"Any data?"

"Please."

The woman handed Lu Qinghe a beautifully bound book with a gold-embossed cover: "It's right here."

The book, though only nineteen pages long, was quite thick and clearly not an ordinary item.

"Tianque: Durability 18, Sharpness 14, a second-grade sword. Length: 5 feet 1.2 inches, Width: 4.6 inches, Weight: 42 pounds 3.1 ounces. Forged by the mid-tier alchemist Beimang, this is his masterpiece, primarily made of Purple Tianque Steel, combined with Hundred Leaf Steel, Profound Heavy Steel, Black Copper Steel, Angry Bear Blood, and Mermaid Tears... Suitable for broad and powerful sword techniques, increasing heavy strike damage by 13%."

"Yuehan: Durability 12, Sharpness 19, Length: 4 feet 1.1 inches, Width: 1.2 inches, Weight: 4 pounds 2.8 ounces. Forged by the top-tier alchemist Xiao Nanshan, this sword is light and enhanced with Cloud Steel, increasing the speed of strikes by 16%..."

Lu Qinghe read through the descriptions of the six swords quickly.

While reading, he also gained an understanding of how the swords were evaluated.

Durability and sharpness are the comprehensive ratings of a sword.

Swords with a rating of 10 or less are considered low-grade, those above 10 are mid-grade, followed by high-grade, supreme-grade, and the swords used by混元境 (Mixture Realm) experts.

A low-grade sword costs at least 20 gold. Among the six mid-grade swords in front of Lu Qinghe, the cheapest, Xueli, was priced at 130 gold.

"Yuehan... My main sword technique is Meteor Piercing Moon, and Yuehan seems the most suitable."

Lu Qinghe looked at the six famous swords on the counter and said, "I wish to purchase the Yuehan sword forged by Mr. Xiao."

"Yuehan sword, 165 gold."

The woman quoted the price without hesitation.

"Please deduct it from the swords I sold."

Lu Qinghe said.

A sword for 165 gold was not cheap.

However, the quality of the sword indeed significantly enhances a cultivator's combat power.

With the advantage of the Yuehan sword, Lu Qinghe's sword speed would increase by 16%, allowing him to strike eleven times in a second. Even if he faced Yi Yingying again, he would not be so helpless.

"Here is your sword, and the 95 gold you earned from selling the swords."

The woman quickly prepared a valuable sword case, along with a luxurious sword hilt and scabbard, and handed them to Lu Qinghe.

Not only did Lu Qinghe obtain a top mid-grade sword that would enhance his overall combat power by 20%, but his wealth also reached an astonishing 266 gold.

"I will sell the jade pendants next."

Having come out, Lu Qinghe decided to complete his tasks.

Jade pendants.

These are symbols of a cultivator's status and identity. Most jade pendants are engraved with arrays that can slowly purify true qi.

This is a gradual process.

High-quality jade pendants can purify true qi more effectively and reduce the difficulty of breaking through bottlenecks.

However, Lu Qinghe was at the peak of the third level of True Qi Refinement, and his main method of cultivating true qi was through refining essence into qi. He did not urgently need to purify his true qi, and his own jade pendant was already quite effective. The jade pendants of Qin Huailing and Yan Wuchì were useless to him, so he decided to sell them for money.

"372 gold."

After selling the jade pendants, Lu Qinghe's wealth reached a new peak.

"With this money, I can stay at the Tianhe Swordsmen Guild for three months, eating fierce beast meat every day..."

With sufficient funds, Lu Qinghe did not waste any more time.

He did not return to his dormitory but went straight to the Tianhe Swordsmen Guild.

By paying 20 gold per month, he received additional services such as accommodation and cleaning. Lu Qinghe soon immersed himself in closed cultivation.

The first step in cultivation was to fully integrate with this body and restore his True Qi Refinement to the third level.

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(Today, I went out and saw the bus I needed to take pass by right in front of me. After waiting for 10 minutes, the bus finally came, but it was so crowded that I couldn't get on. I waited again, and the third bus broke down halfway! Well, I'm back now, and I'll go wash my hands quickly!)

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