Chapter 361: Fourth Rank Artifact
Chapter 361: Fourth Rank Artifact
November 9th, 2024
Jiang Cheng's gaze followed Gu Changkong's words. In his hand, Gu Changkong held a dark turtle shell, its surface covered in intricate patterns, giving off an air of mystery.
"Big Brother Gu, what is this?" Jiang Cheng asked.
He felt that it must be a treasure.
Could it be a top-tier Third Rank artifact capable of withstanding the attacks of a Tenth Rank Essence Warrior?
"It's a Fourth Rank Intermediate Artifact," Gu Changkong replied with a faint smile.
"A Fourth Rank Intermediate Artifact?" Jiang Cheng's expression turned to one of shock.
Yang Chun, on the other hand, gasped in surprise.
Even a Fourth Rank Artifact was astonishing, as it implied that it could withstand the attacks of a First Rank Grandmaster.
Being Intermediate meant that its defensive capabilities were even higher, capable of withstanding the attacks of a Second Rank Grandmaster for a short period.
Of course, the price was not cheap either.
The defensive capabilities of a Fourth Rank Basic Artifact were similar, but due to the capacity and consumption rate of the Primal Force Crystal, the prices varied, typically ranging from ten million to one hundred million.
As for a Fourth Rank Intermediate Artifact, the price ranged from one hundred million to three hundred million.
A Fourth Rank Advanced Artifact's price ranged from three hundred million to one billion, and its defensive capabilities were naturally stronger, capable of withstanding the attacks of a Third Rank Grandmaster.
As for those above one billion, they fell into the category of Fifth Rank Artifacts. Even for a family disciple, many could not afford such items.
"Mhm," Gu Changkong nodded.
"Yesterday, that good brother of mine called me again. I thought he had given up, but during this time, he has been keeping an eye on you. After learning about your alchemy skills, he specifically asked for you. I naturally didn't agree and hung up, but he must have called my father afterward. As for the result, you know, my father didn't agree."
After all, if he had agreed, he would have received a call yesterday.
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
With such a petty personality, even if he could provide sufficient medicinal ingredients, he might try to exploit him once his alchemy skills improved.
But what about this turtle shell?
"With his personality, he probably won't give up so easily," Gu Changkong said, noticing the doubt in Jiang Cheng's eyes.
"If regular methods don't work, he might resort to dishonorable means, even going to extremes.
This artifact was originally mine, and even if the enemy is a Second Rank Primordial Force Master, as long as the Primal Force Crystal has capacity, it can withstand their attacks. I'll lend it to you for a while. After activating it, whenever you're under attack, regardless of the direction, a layer of the turtle shell will appear and protect you.
Ideally, I should give you a Fourth Rank Advanced Artifact, but that's too expensive. Even the cheapest ones are over three hundred million. I can't afford it myself right now."
A bitter smile appeared on his face.
His good brother was different.
Forget about Fourth Rank Advanced Artifacts, he could probably afford even Fifth Rank ones.
Jiang Cheng's heart warmed, and he couldn't deny feeling tempted, but he also had some concerns.
"Big Brother Gu, if you lend me this artifact, what about you?"
"I still have a Fourth Rank Basic defensive artifact that I can use for the time being. Besides, no one would dare to harm me." Gu Changkong patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder.
"You don't need to worry about me. Your safety is the most important thing. It's better to be safe than sorry. Even if you have countless medicinal ingredients, they won't be of any use if something happens to you.
In any case, don't worry about these things. Once you master this alchemy technique and reach perfection, earning millions every day, you'll be able to afford a Fourth Rank Advanced Artifact.
Jiang Cheng nodded, not indulging in sentimentality any further.
"Big Brother Gu, rest assured. In the future, I'll definitely make it possible for you to afford a Fourth Rank Advanced Treasure, even a Fifth Rank one won't be a problem!"
"Hahaha, good! But you better keep your word on this."
Gu Changkong burst into laughter.
He handed over the Mystic Turtle Shield and placed it in Jiang Cheng's hands.
"Alright, I won't disturb your alchemy any longer. If you have any questions later, just give me a call."
"Mhm."
Jiang Cheng agreed and took out the Sky Net Umbrella from his pocket, passing it to Gu Changkong.
Gu Changkong nodded and received it.
After all, Jiang Cheng already possessed a Fourth Rank Treasure, and this Sky Net Umbrella was only a Third Rank Advanced one, so it was time for it to "retire."
The two left the alchemy chamber, one after the other.
In the corridor, Yang Chun couldn't help but ask, "Director, are you relying on Jiang Cheng for everything?"
Gu Changkong took a deep breath and nodded.
He, too, wished to take things slowly, but his eldest brother was unwilling to give him that time. Even the fifth brother might be secretly plotting something.
If he were willing to be like the second brother and just lie low, perhaps there wouldn't be so many troubles.
But he wasn't.
A man's determination is like a burning incense stick.
He still wanted to accomplish something great and prove himself to everyone.
Back in the alchemy chamber, Jiang Cheng bit his finger with his teeth and dripped a drop of blood onto the turtle shell.
Instantly, a connection to this treasure appeared in his mind, including its name and usage.
What surprised him was that the Essence Crystal within contained only one, but it had ten million Essence Light Dots! The Mystic Turtle Shield consumed at most two hundred thousand Essence Light Dots per second, and with ten million Essence Light Dots, it could last for about a minute.
"No wonder it's a family treasure."
Jiang Cheng sighed in his heart.
With this item, he felt like he could even storm the Dawn Society's headquarters right now.
Of course, it was just a thought. After all, Gu Changkong lent him this item to let him focus on alchemy, not to go out and fight.
"He's a good man."
Jiang Cheng put away the turtle shell and picked up the small booklet on the side that recorded the alchemy techniques.
He skimmed through it, and the panel immediately displayed the Awakening Spirit Pill skill.
If it were before, Jiang Cheng would have started alchemy right away.
He wouldn't have cared about things like fire control and temperature, as long as there was enough medicinal power, after refining a few furnaces, the experience would naturally lead to understanding these aspects.
But this time was different.
The cost of the medicinal ingredients was high, and it wasn't easy for Gu Changkong either.
Every bit of savings helped.
So, Jiang Cheng found a place to sit down, took out a notebook, and began to read while jotting down notes on it.
The method of refining the Awakening Spirit Pill was far more complex than that of the Calming Spirit Pill. Just reading it was daunting, let alone the actual practice that followed, where even a single mistake could affect the quality of the pill.
Fortunately, Jiang Cheng had a solid foundation, and he could more or less understand the process. Eventually, he wrote down his current understanding of this alchemy technique on a page.
Subsequently, he officially began refining the pill.
(End of Chapter)
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