Chapter 66: The Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor

"Brother, these talismans are a bit expensive! If we buy a few more this time, can you give us a discount?" Xue Liyan looked at the prices of the talismans and couldn't help but feel a bit pained.

A single Flash Escape Talisman cost a thousand contribution points, a Golden Shield Talisman cost three hundred, and a Strength Enhancement Talisman cost five hundred.

Last time, he and Ma Jingyao each bought one of these three types of talismans, which had drained all their savings. However, it was precisely these three talismans that saved their lives three times in that secret realm. They had tasted the benefits, which was why they immediately came here upon returning to the sect.

"Expensive?" Chu Jianqiu was immediately displeased upon hearing this: "These talismans can save your life in critical moments. If it weren't for the sake of being fellow disciples, I wouldn't even sell them! Is life more important or contribution points more important? If you want to buy, buy now; if not, move aside and don't hinder my business!"

"Don't, don't, Brother Tianshui, don't be angry, we were just talking!" Xue Liyan hurriedly smiled. The value of these talismans was self-evident; each one was like an extra life. If Chu Jianqiu really got angry and refused to sell them, their loss would be significant.

Seeing Xue Liyan's attitude, Chu Jianqiu finally calmed down. He certainly wouldn't really refuse to sell the talismans to them, as they were regular customers. Last time, the two of them alone contributed over three thousand points.

This was just a way to discourage them from haggling. Otherwise, if everyone followed suit and tried to haggle, it would set a bad precedent.

"Brother Tianshui, can we use something else to pay for the contribution points?" Xue Liyan asked cautiously. The truth was that he had almost used up all his contribution points last time buying talismans and now had no extra points to spare.

"What kind of thing?" Chu Jianqiu asked with interest. In the Xuanjian Sect, contribution points were the most valuable, but if there was something of equivalent value that he could use, Chu Jianqiu wouldn't mind accepting it.

Seeing that Chu Jianqiu didn't outright refuse, Xue Liyan was overjoyed. He was most afraid that Chu Jianqiu would insist on only accepting contribution points, which would be troublesome.

If that were the case, he would have to go back to the Treasure Pavilion and exchange the items he obtained in the secret realm for contribution points. Given the nature of the Treasure Pavilion's attendants, ordinary inner disciples like him, who had no significant background, would definitely be shortchanged, and the contribution points he would receive would be significantly reduced.

Moreover, by the time he exchanged the contribution points and returned, it was uncertain whether Chu Jianqiu would still have the talismans.

Chu Jianqiu's talismans were highly sought after and never lacked buyers. They were afraid that if they turned around, Chu Jianqiu's talismans would already be sold out, leaving them in a dire situation.

Xue Liyan took off the large bag on his back and pulled out a piece of armor.

"This is a second-grade supreme defensive magical treasure—the Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor. Its defensive power is extremely strong; even a Ninth Rank True Qi Realm warrior would have difficulty breaking through its defense for a while." Xue Liyan handed the armor to Chu Jianqiu and praised it continuously.

Chu Jianqiu took the armor and examined it. His knowledge of alchemy was not for nothing, and he easily identified the grade of the armor.

Xue Liyan's words, though somewhat exaggerated, were not entirely off the mark. If facing an ordinary Ninth Rank True Qi Realm warrior, this magical treasure could indeed provide some defense.

"Two Flash Escape Talismans!" Chu Jianqiu set the price. He was currently in need of a defensive magical treasure, and Xue Liyan's armor was in good condition, so he was happy to make the exchange.

"Brother, that's a bit too little!" Xue Liyan said with a pained expression.

"Too little? It's not!" Chu Jianqiu waved his hand. "This armor can only withstand a Ninth Rank True Qi Realm warrior's attack for a short time. If you really encounter such an enemy, can you rely on it to escape? My Flash Escape Talisman can instantly get you out of the battlefield and save your life. Which is more valuable, Brother Xue? I'm giving you two Flash Escape Talismans because you are a regular customer!"

Xue Liyan was momentarily speechless. Could magical treasures and talismans be compared like this? Magical treasures were long-lasting, while these talismans were consumables.

However, Xue Liyan couldn't argue. If he really encountered the situation Chu Jianqiu described, the Flash Escape Talisman would indeed be more useful than the Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor.

Taking the danger he faced in the secret realm as an example, there was one instance where the Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor wouldn't have saved him, but the Flash Escape Talisman did.

Xue Liyan reluctantly accepted the two Flash Escape Talismans and then took out a fist-sized purple-golden ore from the large bag.

"I don't know what kind of ore this is, but it is definitely at least third-grade. I'm offering it to you, Brother Tianshui, because of our connection!"

Xue Liyan said this without blushing.

Although the ore was of high grade, he wasn't an alchemist, so it was of no use to him. If he took it to the Treasure Pavilion to exchange for contribution points, it probably wouldn't even match the value of the Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor.

Chu Jianqiu took the ore, and his heart raced.

"Red Sun Golden Thunder Ore!"

Chu Jianqiu's eyes revealed a hint of excitement. Xue Liyan didn't recognize the ore, but for Chu Jianqiu, who had excelled in mineral identification, it was familiar.

The Red Sun Golden Thunder Ore was a fourth-grade spiritual ore. Adding even a small amount to a magical treasure could greatly enhance its performance.

This ore was extremely precious and rare, and its value was even higher than some fifth-grade spiritual ores. Even a thumb-sized piece could fetch a sky-high price, let alone a fist-sized one.

But clearly, Xue Liyan didn't know its value.

Although Xue Liyan spoke confidently, Chu Jianqiu, an expert, saw through his uncertainty. He didn't know the true value of this spiritual ore.

Xue Liyan probably thought that if he could sell it for the same price as the Great Python Heavenly Scales Armor, he would be overjoyed.

Chu Jianqiu glanced at Xue Liyan, maintaining a calm expression. It seemed he had found a great deal with this clueless person.

"Three thousand contribution points, Brother Xue can choose talismans and pills of equivalent value!" Chu Jianqiu said calmly.

Xue Liyan was shocked and overjoyed. It seemed he had really fooled this guy, offering such a high price for this piece of worthless rock.