Chapter 189 - 144: Oh No, I Was Still Too Heavy-Handed

Chapter 189: Chapter 144: Oh No, I Was Still Too Heavy-Handed

This repetitive cycle was a strange sight in its own right.

Seeing Xiao Chen approach, Chen Tianfeng immediately held out the Flying Sword. "Come on, come take a look! The Lingyuan Sect actually had an Ice Element Flying Sword after all."

"We missed it last time, but they finally sent the Flying Sword over with the ores this morning."

Xiao Chen stepped forward and leaned in for a closer look.

The Flying Sword before him was entirely translucent, emitting a faint, cold gleam. It looked as if it were carved from a single piece of semi-transparent Xuanbing, possessing a natural, chilling beauty.

The blade was perfectly smooth, without a single flaw, looking as if it were a single, seamless piece.

Only the hilt was engraved with a multitude of fine, intricate Artifact Patterns.

Xiao Chen picked up the Ice Sword, and an icy sensation immediately shot through him. But the chill wasn’t biting; instead, it carried a quality that seemed to help one Calm the Mind and Gather the Spirit.

He channeled his Magical Power through the blade and asked in surprise, "Is this a Top-Grade Magical Artifact?"

"That’s right."

Chen Tianfeng nodded. "Ice Element Flying Swords are rare to begin with. They had to search for a long time."

"They couldn’t find an Upper-Grade one, but they managed to find this Top-Grade Magical Artifact instead."

"Of course, if you’re not satisfied, we can send it back and find an Upper-Grade Magical Artifact instead."

Xiao Chen quickly protested, "No, no, no! Don’t go to the trouble. I think this one is great."

’After obtaining the Wind and Thunder Dual Swords, the only thing he was missing was a Top-Grade, Dharma-Artifact-level Ice Sword.’

’To be able to skip the Upper-Grade and go straight to the top was an unexpected, wonderful surprise.’

’With this Top-Grade Ice Sword, he could set up the Small Three Talents Sword Formation and immediately bring out its full potential.’

’According to the Array Map, a fully optimized Small Three Talents Sword Formation had the power to entrap and kill a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator on its own.’

"Second Martial Uncle, how many Spirit Stones does this Ice Sword cost?"

Only after inspecting it thoroughly from every angle did Xiao Chen look up and ask about the price.

’Everything had its pros and cons.’

’If it had been an Upper-Grade Magical Artifact, he could have easily afforded it with his current finances.’

’But this was a Top-Grade Magical Artifact—and a particularly rare one like this Ice Sword, at that. The price would naturally be much higher, likely a sum he couldn’t afford at the moment.’

"About the price..."

Chen Tianfeng trailed off and shook his head slightly. "Let’s talk about it later. I heard from my big brother that you’re a bit tight on cash lately."

"So, I’ll front the money for you."

’To be honest, Xiao Chen really was a bit tight on cash.’

’He had just earned several thousand Spirit Stones, but the problem was that he owed even more.’

’Chen Tianfeng’s offer to let him buy it on credit felt like a lifeline.’

Xiao Chen studied the Ice Sword in his hand and asked seriously, "Second Martial Uncle, I really don’t have many Spirit Stones on me right now."

"But please, tell me the price of this Flying Sword. As soon as I have the Spirit Stones, I swear I’ll pay you back immediately."

Hearing this, Chen Tianfeng didn’t beat around the bush. "You’re family, so I’ll be straight with you."

"By my estimate, this Ice Sword should be worth around twenty-four thousand Spirit Stones, but they asked for an extra three thousand, quoting a price of twenty-seven thousand."

"The Lingyuan Sect is short on funds right now, but they’re not desperate enough to offer discounts. If you’re sure you want it now, we have to pay their price of twenty-seven thousand."

’Just as he’d thought. Even though Attack-Type Flying Swords were generally cheaper, one with a special element was still incredibly expensive.’

Even so, Xiao Chen nodded without hesitation. "I understand. Twenty-seven thousand it is."

’He’d already bought the incredibly expensive Wind and Thunder Dual Swords; what was one last stretch?’

Watching Xiao Chen leave with a smile on his face, Chen Tianfeng felt a little puzzled. ’Did he make up his mind so quickly just because he heard he could buy it on credit?’

But he couldn’t be bothered to dwell on it.

After all, it was Chen Tianyuan who had told him to front the money for Xiao Chen.

That being the case, the twenty-seven thousand Spirit Stones would naturally come from the Chen Family’s accounts, so he didn’t need to trouble himself over it.

Besides, the Lingyuan Sect had recently placed another large order for Magical Artifacts, so the Artifact Refining Hall was already working day and night to meet the deadline.

What Chen Tianfeng was most concerned with now was their daily production output.