Chapter 40: Officially Finalized!

"Old Lu, how is it?"

Mu Yuanyi and Zhang Zong had been waiting and quickly asked as soon as the battle ended.

"Not bad!"

"The overall performance is stable, and the basic attributes such as defensive power, offensive power, and speed also meet the standards of a Second Rank Puppet. However, the combat is too rigid; I would not recommend developing it into a close combat puppet."

Lu Hongwen's eyes fixed on Lu Qingfeng, emitting a strange light, "It's like seeing you with new eyes after three days! Silently for over ten years, you have indeed come up with something, Old Lu!"

"Just luck, just luck."

Lu Qingfeng replied with a smile.

After the external version of the Destroying Truth Type 2 was finalized, Lu Qingfeng immediately contacted Mu Yuanyi and Zhang Zong to discuss a collaboration. Coincidentally, Lu Hongwen was also on Yuan Yi Mountain and came along to help test the performance of the Destroying Truth Type 2.

Lu Hongwen, truly a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator with a wide range of knowledge, spotted the flaws of the Destroying Truth Type 2 at a glance.

Indeed.

As a remote-controlled puppet, Lu Qingfeng only engraved Huge Strength Talisman Array on the arms during the refining process of Destroying Truth Type 2. Other than that, he did not engrave any techniques or martial skills.

"Not suitable for close combat?"

Mu Yuanyi asked, turning his head towards Lu Qingfeng. Zhang Zong had already stepped forward, closely examining the Destroying Truth Type 2.

"Not that it isn't suitable. My initial idea was to equip the Destroying Truth Type 2 with a bow and arrow for long-range strikes. That's why I only engraved the Huge Strength Talisman Array on its arms. If we train it for close combat, the defensive power of a Second Rank Puppet is still too fragile and easily destroyed."

Lu Qingfeng replied.

When he designed the Destroying Truth Type 1, it was meant to be refined in reality to confront the Returning to Truth Sect. Materials were scarce in reality, so naturally, he tried to minimize the damage rate. Therefore, designing the attack mode of the Destroying Truth Type 1 for long-range attacks was just normal.

The Destroying Truth Type 2 is purely a weakened version of Type 1, following the same approach.

But —

"Old Lu, who do you think would need a Second Rank Puppet?"

After listening, Mu Yuanyi did not respond directly but instead asked.

"Who needs a Second Rank Puppet?"

"Second Rank Puppets are equivalent to the combat power of the True Qi Realm, naturally—"

Lu Qingfeng blurted out but suddenly paused.

He suddenly realized that the selling price of a Second Rank Puppet would be at least five spirit stones, and an ordinary cultivator in the True Qi Realm might accumulate no more than ten spirit stones after decades.

Expecting them to spend all their savings on a puppet only possessing the combat power of the True Qi Realm Second Layer?

That's hardly realistic!

Lu Qingfeng suddenly understood what Mu Yuanyi meant.

"It seems you've realized it."

Mu Yuanyi glanced at the Destroying Truth Type 2 and said, "Second Rank Puppets only have the combat power of the True Qi Realm. They are either used by Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators or Spirit Void True Cultivators to explore dangerous environments, or by wealthy True Qi Realm cultivators for self-defense."

"The former would need a puppet strong in close combat and fast, while the latter would need a puppet strong in defense, suitable for both long-range attacks and close combat."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng suddenly saw the light.

When designing the Destroying Truth Type 1 and Type 2, he only thought of his own needs, forgetting the real needs of the cultivators and players in Primordial. Now that Mu Yuanyi pointed it out, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

However, according to Mu Yuanyi, making appropriate changes to the Destroying Truth Type 2 isn't difficult. After all, the overall structure is already perfected; just replace the specific talisman arrays according to particular needs.

For exploring type.

The Wind Control Talisman Array could be engraved on its legs, adding appropriate close combat formations.

For self-defense type, defensive techniques could be engraved, or equipped with shields and other talismanic devices.

"Give me half a year!"

Lu Qingfeng hustled Mu Yuanyi and the other two out, burying himself in the Black Sand Refining Room to modify the Destroying Truth Type 2.

...

Seven months later.

Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version) and Destroying Truth Type 2 (Guardian Version) were successfully refined after several failures.

In fact, in this modification, many parts don't need to be changed, only minor adjustments to the spiritual power output are necessary.

"Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version), engraved with Wind Control Skill, Burning Heart Palm, Huge Strength Skill, Earth Tunneling Technique, and Precision Technique - five low-level techniques, enhancing close combat abilities, long-range combat requires bow and arrow."

"Destroying Truth Type 2 (Guardian Version), engraved with Burning Heart Palm, Cloak Saber Technique, Huge Strength Skill, Golden Light Skill, and Fire Bomb Technique - five low-level techniques, suitable for both long and close combat when paired with talisman saber and talisman shield, can still be enhanced."

Lu Qingfeng pointed to the two modified Destroying Truth Type 2 puppets next to him, introducing them to Mu Yuanyi.

"Good!"

Mu Yuanyi personally controlled them and his face also showed a trace of joy.

"I will represent the Yuan Yi Guild and purchase ten Exploration Version first!" Mu Yuanyi, pointing at the Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version), placed the first order with Lu Qingfeng.

"Lao Lu, how much are you pricing these two models?"

After placing the order, Mu Yuanyi then inquired about the price.

"Brother Mu is more familiar with the market price, I was just about to consult."

Lu Qingfeng's knowledge of the market was still from seven or eight years ago when Mu Yuanyi bought him two Second Rank Puppets, so he indeed did not understand the current market situation well.

After hearing this, Mu Yuanyi pondered for a moment then looked up and said, "Due to the escalating conflict between Ghost Spirit Sect and Hundred Skill Sect over these ten years, the value of puppets has slightly increased. The Exploration Version can be priced between twelve to thirteen spirit stones, and the Guardian Version around fourteen spirit stones."

"Then let's set it at eleven spirit stones for one, and thirteen spirit stones for the other."

Lu Qingfeng casually set the price.

He now needed volume, setting a slightly lower price was still very profitable for him. It would also allow him to quickly increase his proficiency.

Two birds with one stone!

Making money in the game is secondary, rapidly preparing in reality is the urgent task.

Lu Qingfeng knew his priorities well!

"Isn't that price a bit too low?" Mu Yuanyi wondered.

He had already evaluated the market price, and lowering it by one or two spirit stones on this basis, Mu Yuanyi was worried that Lu Qingfeng would not make a profit.

"Brother Mu, don't worry, there's still profit to be made."

"In the future, Yuan Yi Guild will purchase puppets from me at a 20% discount."

Lu Qingfeng smiled at Mu Yuanyi.

A 20% discount is not a small amount!

According to the Exploration Version priced at eleven spirit stones, ten Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version) would save a total of 22 spirit stones!

"20% discount—"

Mu Yuanyi glanced at Lu Qingfeng, "Lao Lu, make sure you don't lose money while earning shouts!"

"That won't happen, there's profit."

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand.

Yuan Yi Guild was the first guild he had joined, and people like Mu Yuanyi treated him kindly, so Lu Qingfeng naturally had deep feelings for Yuan Yi Guild.

In terms of puppets, his profit margin was already huge, giving Yuan Yi Guild some discounts was like returning the favor.

"For material purchasing and puppet sales, it's all the same as elixir pills, leave it all to Brother Mu and the Guild," Lu Qingfeng added.

"Need you even say it!"

Hearing this, Mu Yuanyi laughed heartily!

...

After finalizing with Mu Yuanyi, Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version) and Destroying Truth Type 2 (Guardian Version) officially went on sale.

The first order was placed by Mu Yuanyi on behalf of Yuan Yi Guild, a total of ten Destroying Truth Type 2 (Exploration Version).