Chapter 39: Destroying Truth Type 2! Astonishing Profits! 【Congratulations 'Listening July' on becoming the Sect Leader of this book】

From obtaining "Huang's Puppet Manual" to finalizing Destroying Truth Type One, more than ten years have passed in the game.

Five times enhancement, refining five units of Destroying Truth Type One, and another four months have passed.

Lu Qingfeng averaged twenty-five days to refine one unit of Destroying Truth Type One.

Due to inexperience, the refining of each puppet inevitably failed.

Without any mistakes from start to finish, the material cost of refining one unit of Destroying Truth Type One is thirty portions of spirit stone fragments, equivalent to Level 1 Puppet.

After all, Destroying Truth Type One is enhanced from Level 1 to Level 2 by Lu Qingfeng, using the same materials as refining Level 1 Puppet.

And the selling price of Second Rank Puppet ranges from five to forty spirit stones.

Level 1 Puppet and Second Rank Puppet rarely come in large sizes; they are generally for sensing and controlling. After all, the entry of the True Body requires substantial enlargement of the puppet, which increases the cost significantly. The huge cost for refining a puppet equivalent to the combat power of the True Qi Realm Second Level is undoubtedly very uneconomical.

Except for the spendthrifts, no one would do this.

Therefore, Level 1 and Second Rank Puppet are mostly remote-controlled (without True Body entry, remotely controlled) and autonomous (controlled autonomously according to commands) types.

Based on the type (remote-controlled, autonomous), sensing range, and combat power, the prices fluctuate.

Some years ago, Lu Qingfeng asked Mu Yuanyi to purchase two Second Rank Puppets from the Spirit Mechanism Institute.

One of them was remote-controlled, with a sensing range of hundred meters and the combat power of True Qi Realm Second Layer, costing seven spirit stones.

The other one was also remote-controlled, with a sensing range of hundred meters and the combat power of True Qi Realm Sixth Layer, costing twenty spirit stones.

Reportedly.

The price of autonomous puppets would double on this basis.

The increase in sensing range generally increases the price moderately.

The remote-controlled type, one thousand meters, True Qi Realm Second Layer, costs only twelve spirit stones.

For cultivators, the difference between a hundred meters and a thousand meters of control range is negligible. In the True Qi Realm, both are sufficient distances for execution.

"The theoretical cost of Destroying Truth Type One is thirty portions of spirit stone fragments. Considering the higher initial failure rate due to lack of proficiency, the cost of successfully refining one unit would at least double to about one spirit stone."

"The most basic remote-controlled type, one hundred meters, True Qi Realm Second Layer, sells for seven spirit stones!"

"Seven times the profit!"

Lu Qingfeng's breath hitched.

This profit margin far exceeds that of elixirs. Even though refining one unit of Destroying Truth Type One takes nearly a month, it still far exceeds the profit brought by elixirs!

The former earns just over one spirit stone per year.

The latter earns at least six spirit stones in less than a month!

This difference is tenfold!

"Ordinary Level 1 Puppet, priced at around eighty portions of spirit stone fragments, barely makes a profit of one to two times with proficiency. But for me, the material cost of a Level 1 Puppet, to sell it at the price of Second Rank Puppet—"

"I've made a fortune!"

Lu Qingfeng's eyes lit up.

This is still calculated based on the most basic model.

If Destroying Truth Type One is switched to autonomous type, one thousand meters, True Qi Realm Second Layer for sale, the price could be tripled from seven spirit stones to no less than twenty spirit stones!

"The profit margin is too large!"

After his excitement, Lu Qingfeng quickly calmed down.

He intended to massively refine Destroying Truth Type One, increasing proficiency, which meant extensive purchases of various materials. Through the Yuan Yi Guild, the cost could easily be calculated.

However.

Even if Mu Yuanyi, Zhang Zong, and other Guild seniors wouldn't covet, the Yuan Yi Guild being populous and talkative could leak the information, potentially implicating the entire Yuan Yi Guild.

"In that case."

Lu Qingfeng frowned slightly.

Interests tempt people!

In fact, he had been quite comfortable in Yuan Yi Guild over the years. Whether alchemy or artifact refining, he didn't need to worry about raw materials or sales channels.

But when it comes to sevenfold or even twentyfold profits—

"Better not try."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Just as he had previously thought, even if Mu Yuanyi and others wouldn't covet, it would still attract outsiders' prying eyes, consequently bringing trouble to Yuan Yi Guild.

"Currently, my entire fortune is only five spirit stones. Considering the failure rate, I can probably refine five units of Destroying Truth Type One. But equipping them with Attack and Defense Talisman is unattainable."

Lu Qingfeng pondered, trying to find a win-win solution.

After a while, he indeed thought of a temporary way to muddle through—

"During material procurement, mix the materials for refining Level 1 puppets with those for refining Second Rank puppets, and stockpile a large amount of materials to confuse observers."

"Refining a Second Rank Puppet at the True Qi Realm Second Layer would only cost around one spirit stone, which is completely within an affordable range."

"Storing these materials for future use in refining higher-level puppets wouldn't be a waste!"

"Moreover, since I only need to improve my proficiency, I can simply wait until I have enough material reserves and then stop external sales of puppets!"

Lu Qingfeng's brows relaxed.

After refining, the Destroying Truth Type One naturally possesses the capability to prevent others from disassembling it for study and replication. It's not easy to figure out the materials used in the Destroying Truth Type One.

Although this method might not stay hidden for long, it should at least get through the initial phase.

Once Lu Qingfeng accumulates enough materials, he can stop accepting external orders, thus minimizing the chance of exposure.

He made up his mind.

Lu Qingfeng began to weaken the Destroying Truth Type One (Wu).

The original combat power of Destroying Truth Type One wasn't exceptional, and its sensing range was excessively remarkable—no need for high-quality Thousand Machine Stone.

Weakening targeted these two aspects—

Reduced the Thousand Machine Stone to a state after a single enhancement, with a sensing range of over three hundred meters.

Weakened the Spirit Control Array to a state after two enhancements, consisting of eighty talisman arrays, reaching a sensing range of one thousand meters.

With this, the external sale version of Destroying Truth Type One was set.

To differentiate them, Lu Qingfeng named it 'Destroying Truth Type 2'.

[Puppet: Destroying Truth Type 2 (Basic Version)]

[Type: Remote Controlled]

[Grade: Second Level]

[Sensing Range: One thousand meters]

[Combat Power: True Qi Realm Second Layer]

While for Lu Qingfeng's personal use, it still remained the strongest version 'Destroying Truth Type One'.

[Puppet: Destroying Truth Type One (Basic Version)]

[Type: Autonomous]

[Grade: Second Level]

[Sensing Range: Four thousand miles]

[Combat Power: True Qi Realm Second Layer]

The combat power of the two were the same, but the type and sensing range were worlds apart!

"Done!"

"It's time to talk to the Guild Leader now!"

Twenty-five days later, Lu Qingfeng refined the first Destroying Truth Type 2.

Packing away the six experimental Destroying Truth Type One puppets and controlling the sole Destroying Truth Type 2, he stepped out of the Black Sand Alchemy Room and headed straight for Yuan Yi's Back Mountain.

…

Black Sand Alchemy Room.

Lu Qingfeng, Mu Yuanyi, and Zhang Zong stood side by side.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In the open space ahead, Lu Hongwen threw punches and kicks at will, continuously colliding with 'Destroying Truth Type 2'.

In the past few years, Lu Hongwen had already advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage, making him extremely strong.

His attacks on Destroying Truth Type 2 were naturally with restrained power.

Despite this, Destroying Truth Type 2 was fully powered. Its internal spiritual power circulated within the Spirit Core Array, infusing into the right arm, activating the Huge Strength Talisman Array. A punch was comparable to a practitioner at the True Qi Realm Second Layer.

However, Destroying Truth Type 2's combat techniques were extremely limited!

It only resorted to punches and kicks; Lu Hongwen suppressed his strength to the True Qi Realm First Level, yet with his close-combat skills, he easily maneuvered through the battle against Destroying Truth Type 2. Had he not intentionally tested it, this puppet wouldn't even touch the hem of Lu Hongwen's clothes.

"It's about time!"

Lu Hongwen called out and leaped out of the fighting circle. Destroying Truth Type 2 still attempted to pursue, but with a thought from Lu Qingfeng, it immediately halted.