Chapter 418: Ironclad Defense!
Chapter 418: Ironclad Defense!
December 13, 2024
Fortunately, in an instant, he had already come up with an excuse.
"Leader, I'll be honest with you. I don't think breaking through the acupoint is difficult. As long as the Primordial Force is sufficient to locate the acupoint, the breakthrough will be as easy as water flowing into a channel, a natural occurrence." Jiang Cheng spoke calmly.
Although he had achieved this with the help of the Attribute Panel, making it an effortless and natural process.
But you could say it's effortless and natural, right?
So he wasn't lying, even though the psychic energy of the people before him far surpassed his own, they couldn't detect any issues.
Chu Feng looked at him, and he looked back.
They also felt that Jiang Cheng was telling the truth.
"So, that's why you were able to break through from a Level 3 Primordial Force Warrior to a Grandmaster in just a few months?" Elder Qin suddenly understood.
"Yes, if the acupoint's location was easier to find, it would have taken even less time." Jiang Cheng glanced at the Tranquilizing Orb, "So I feel like I don't really need this treasure."
"Hiss..."
Elder Qin sucked in a breath of cold air.
He actually thought it took too long?
Shen Xinlian didn't know what to say. She felt like this guy was showing off, but since he said he didn't want the Tranquilizing Orb, if he was indeed showing off, it was bearable.
"Is that so?"
Chu Feng was also surprised, but he quickly composed himself and said, "The gap between Grandmasters is greater than you can imagine. Your ability to break through from a Level 3 Primordial Force Warrior to a Grandmaster at this speed doesn't mean you'll maintain this pace. So, I think you should consider it again."
"Leader!"
Shen Xinlian was speechless.
He didn't even want it, and you're still saying this. What if he really gets tempted?
"Yes, Jiang, this treasure is truly extraordinary. You should consider it carefully, think it through, and then make your decision. It's not too late." Elder Qin hesitated but still advised, seeing that the leader had made up his mind, or else he wouldn't have said so much.
"Leader, I understand your good intentions, but I've already thought it through. At least for now, my acupoint breakthrough is going smoothly, and if this item is in your hands, it will play a bigger role." Jiang Cheng smiled.
"You..."
Chu Feng was stunned.
He could sense that Jiang Cheng was telling the truth.
But precisely because of this, he was moved.
"Leader, since he said so, let's follow his wishes. If he encounters problems in his cultivation later, you can lend it to him. Isn't this how the Ancient Family operates?" Shen Xinlian said.
"Alright, let's do that then."
Chu Feng turned to Jiang Cheng, "If you want to use it later, let me know. At that time, I'll be by your side to protect you. Additionally, you can freely choose two more treasures from the remaining four, as a small compensation from me."
"Leader, you're too kind. If it weren't for you, I'd still be trapped in the Inner District, diligently working as an alchemist. How could I possibly be here selecting spoils of war?"
Jiang Cheng first shook his head and then nodded, "But since you've said so, I won't be polite. I'll choose one more."
"You little..."
Chu Feng couldn't help but feel amused.
Indeed, Jiang Cheng wasn't uninterested in benefits; he knew his limits.
But it must be said that this outcome was very satisfying. With this treasure, I'd be happy to give him the rest."
If it's done this way, it wouldn't be fair to Elder Qin and Shen Xinlian, after all, they also participated in this operation. Even if everyone has a good relationship, rewards and punishments should be clear, right?
"The remaining four treasures are here."
He placed the remaining ones one by one on the table, after putting away the Tranquilizing Orb.
The best two were both Lesser Sixth Rank treasures.
One of them was a three-layered tower called the Sky Pillar Tower, which could block attacks from 7th Rank Grandmasters and below, provided that the Primordial Energy Crystals were sufficient.
According to Chu Feng's introduction, when the Sky Pillar Tower was fully activated, it consumed over a hundred billion Primordial Energy Points per second. Ordinary Primordial Energy Crystals didn't have that many Energy Points, only natural Primordial Energy Crystal mines did.
So, even if someone had this treasure, they might not be able to use it effectively.
Fortunately, there were ten Primordial Energy Crystals inside, their deep colors indicating that each crystal contained around a thousand billion Energy Points, enough for use for a minute or two without issue.
The other treasure was a palm-sized mirror called the Frost Mirror, a defensive item against psychic attacks, also a Lesser Sixth Rank treasure.
It was similar to the Sky Pillar Tower, with minor differences.
After hearing about these two treasures, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but be amazed.
He knew that Gu Changlin was difficult to kill, but he didn't expect it to be this challenging! With both physical and psychic defenses, he was as tough as an iron bucket.
By the same logic, the treasures on Gu Changjun's body must be at least Lesser Sixth Rank, maybe even Intermediate or Advanced Sixth Rank.
The third treasure, Jiang Cheng had heard about before, was a Jade Coiling Dragon Pendant, only a Lesser Fifth Rank, but it could accelerate psychic energy recovery, effectively increasing cultivation speed. Its price wasn't much cheaper than the previous two Sixth Rank treasures.
As for the last one, it was a Thunder Dragon Charm, a Repeated Use Talisman Treasure of Intermediate Fifth Rank, capable of dealing fatal damage to 5th Rank Grandmasters and below!
Compared to ordinary offensive treasures, Talismans didn't require high proficiency to use, and could unleash their full power immediately after activation. Moreover, they were reusable, and could be repaired if damaged.
That was all.
Jiang Cheng felt a little disappointed, having expected a weapon or two to fill his need, but there were none. It made sense; who would carry weapons while strolling the streets?
Moreover, weapon usage depended on proficiency, especially for psychic weapons, which were more complex than Talismans, making Talismans the simpler and more practical choice.
"Little brother, you can choose two out of these four treasures, but there's no rush. You can take your time and decide even after we return to the base."
Chu Feng smiled.
As for the remaining two, they would go to Elder Qin and Shen Xinlian.
For Shen Xinlian, aside from the Tranquilizing Orb, the other treasures weren't that impressive. But it would be a nice gesture to give them to her close ones as gifts.
For Elder Qin, any one of them would be useful, as he was a 2nd Rank Primordial Energy Grandmaster.
Jiang Cheng nodded, his gaze sweeping over the four treasures.
There was still some distance to the base, and anything could happen along the way, so it was best to choose now.
It seemed the best choice was to pick the two Lesser Sixth Rank treasures, the most valuable ones, which could also protect him and his family.
(End of Chapter)
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