A Tier 2 Puppet is not difficult for Su Bai now.
She can even make a High Grade Tier 2 Puppet, whose strength is comparable to Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.
However, Su Bai did not immediately agree to Yan Lei.
She wanted to inquire and ask Fellow Daoist Yan how much he knew about that Secret Realm.
"Oh? From what Fellow Daoist Yan says, you've already figured out the general level of danger in that Secret Realm?"
Su Bai asked tentatively.
Yan Lei shook his head.
"Who can say for sure? Right now, we've only discovered that there's a Secret Realm. First, we need to clear out all the surrounding Tier 2 Yao Beasts. Only after close contact with the Restriction protecting the Secret Realm can we determine its level."
Hearing Yan Lei say this,
Su Bai realized this guy knew even less than her.
He probably just discovered the Secret Realm and was eager to seize the Opportunity first.
Su Bai didn't try to dissuade him.
This Yan Lei was in a hurry to send her Spirit Stones, so why would she refuse?
So Su Bai composed herself before slowly saying,
"Fellow Daoist Yan, how many Tier 2 Puppets do you need this time?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Lei quickly calculated in his mind.
He was a bit confused!
He didn't know!
Because the area around the Secret Realm was a Yao Beast lair.
He only knew there were many Tier 2 Yao Beasts, but for safety, no one had ventured deep into the seabed to investigate themselves.
"Uh... this..."
"Let's take it one step at a time. In short, I'll need ten first—no, make that twenty Tier 2 Puppets!"
Hearing this number, Su Bai smiled.
"Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Yan, these twenty Tier 2 Puppets are no small business."
"Also, regarding the grade of the Puppets, does Fellow Daoist Yan have any requirements?"
Once the quantity was set, it was time to discuss what cultivation level of Puppets he wanted.
Then Su Bai could talk about the price.
Yan Lei wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead.
He was careless. He was so focused on exploring the Secret Realm, and he thought that since he had been cooperating with Su Bai for so long, she should give him some Face.
But looking at it now,
Su Bai did give him Face; she didn't refuse to provide Puppets.
But she didn't give him much, because from Su Bai's current demeanor, it was clear she didn't intend to give him much of a discount.
The price of a Tier 2 Spiritual Artifact is generally around two thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
If you know someone or can bargain, like buying clothes from a mortal, you can cut the price in half.
As for Tier 2 Puppets, their price naturally wouldn't be lower than that of Spiritual Artifacts.
Of course, Yan Lei also heard something else.
That was Su Bai directly asking what grade of Tier 2 Puppets he wanted, as if she could make them easily.
Does this mean Su Bai can make High Grade Tier 2 Puppets?
Thinking of this, Yan Lei couldn't help but gasp.
My goodness, the Puppets she makes are already more powerful than him!
Yan Lei thought for a moment this time and said,
"Well, Fellow Daoist Su, how about this: let's use Low Grade Tier 2 for now, and if it's not enough, I'll come back to you to make more."
"Twenty Low Grade Tier 2 Puppets, then? Alright, wait one month."
"That fast?!"
Hearing that she could deliver twenty Tier 2 Puppets in just one month, Yan Lei couldn't help but exclaim.
He also knew some Puppet Masters.
Of course, their strength was definitely not as great as Su Bai's.
It was already quite good if they could produce one Tier 1 Puppet in a month.
Yet, with Su Bai, Tier 2 Puppets were like cabbages.
She could just produce them on demand.
Seeing Yan Lei's expression, Su Bai chuckled lightly:
"Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Yan, of course, I don't make Puppets that quickly. However, when I was practicing before, I had some Puppets of various grades."
"Now, I just need to take them out and refine them again."
"Of course, Fellow Daoist Yan, you don't need to worry about quality issues."
"I, Su Bai, still have that much credibility. After all, my Danfu Pavilion has been open for so long; has anyone ever come looking for trouble because of a problem with something I sold?"
Yan Lei nodded.
He naturally agreed with Su Bai's words.
Products from Su Bai are always high quality.
"I naturally trust Senior Su."
With all the negotiations concluded, it was time to discuss the price.
Su Bai waved her small hand.
"One hundred and fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, non-negotiable."
"I'm short on Mid-Grade Spirit Stones right now, so you'll pay with Mid-Grade Spirit Stones."
She had given Xu Changge quite a few Mid-Grade Spirit Stones from her own supply, so naturally, she needed to earn them back now.
Hearing Su Bai's words, Yan Lei's eyelids twitched.
He felt his Storage Pouch.
He was a bit short on cash!
"This... I only have one hundred and twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones on me right now."
"..."
Hearing this, Su Bai scrutinized Yan Lei's attire.
He was dressed in fine silk and satin, his magic robe shimmering with spiritual light. He looked better dressed than she was.
How could he say he had no Spirit Stones?
"Cough, Fellow Daoist Yan, don't joke around. Can't you even produce two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones?"
Yan Lei awkwardly scratched his head.
"Heh heh, Senior Su, I usually need Spirit Stones to maintain relationships, and so many people under me need to eat."
"I'm certainly not short on Low-Grade Spirit Stones, but Mid-Grade Spirit Stones..."
Hearing this, Su Bai just shook her head.
"Then these Puppets..."
Yan Lei was also a thick-skinned fellow.
He immediately guaranteed Su Bai:
"Senior Su, don't worry. These one hundred and twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones will serve as a deposit first. I'll go back and exchange some more right away. I definitely won't let Senior suffer any loss."
"Moreover, I'll share a portion of the gains from this Secret Realm exploration with you!"
Yan Lei had already started to draw a big picture.
He didn't even know what was in that Secret Realm.
Anyway, he made a promise first.
Su Bai reached out and took the one hundred and twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
"Alright, go back and exchange the Spirit Stones first. I'll go make the Puppets. In a month, remember to pay the remaining Spirit Stones."
"Yes, yes, heh heh heh."
After Yan Lei removed the surrounding Restriction, he cupped his hands to Su Bai again, then chuckled and left.
After Su Bai sent Yan Lei away,
she stood up and stretched.
The Secret Realm left behind by that Nascent Soul Cultivator was not so easy to explore.
Not to mention the Nascent Soul Cultivator's own methods, just consider the friends that Nascent Soul Cultivator made.
None of them were simple.
Who knew if there were any powerful Formation Masters or Alchemists, and so on.
Did they help leave anything behind for their friend's grand tomb?
This Secret Realm only appeared when Lian Youzhi and Zhang Hai fought fiercely last time, and it was shaken out.
That is to say, without this accident, that solid Restriction could have lasted for thousands of years longer.
In a place like this, anyone who ventures there, every single one, is seeking death.
"I wonder how many Fellow Daoists will fall this time."
Su Bai felt no pity.
People die for wealth, just as birds die for food.
Cultivators strive to advance and seek Breakthrough.
This Opportunity is right before their eyes.
They all know there is danger, yet they are willing to go.
If they succeed, their cultivation will advance further.
If they fail, their body dies and their Dao disappears.
Leaving the counter, Su Bai walked towards the backyard.
Looking at the quiet backyard at this moment.
"It's a bit desolate."
Only she lived here now.
If Lu Hong were still here,
she would definitely still be like a shadow, following wherever she went.
"Never mind, ten years will pass quickly."
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