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Chapter 24 --Someone from the Haotian Sect Comes
After the Spirit Hall delegation departed, the Sacrificial Shop did not immediately quiet down. Several more groups arrived one after another, but most merely asked questions and left after satisfying their curiosity. In the end, only Ye Xintang and Xue Xing completed exchanges—one purchasing the Di Yuan Body Tempering Skill for his daughter, the other acquiring the Five Viscera Visualization Method for himself.
It was not until the afternoon that a truly heavyweight customer finally appeared.
Tang Yuehua stepped into the shop, accompanied by two burly men wearing bamboo hats. Li Rong swept his gaze over them, his attention immediately drawn to their physiques. They were tall, broad-shouldered, and thick-set, with a solidity that spoke of terrifying raw strength. Even without deliberately releasing their aura, the pressure they exuded was unmistakable—powerful, direct, and domineering.
As for Tang Yuehua's elegant bearing and graceful figure, Li Rong barely spared her a glance. In just a few days of opening the shop, he had already seen far too many beauties—mature women with long legs, charming married ladies, youthful and lively girls. Compared to rare treasures and powerful items, outward appearance had long since lost its novelty to him.
Tang Yuehua greeted Li Rong politely before stepping aside, clearly positioning herself as an intermediary.
"I am Tang Xiao of the Haotian Sect."
"I am Tang Lie of the Haotian Sect."
Li Rong nodded lightly, his tone indifferent. "State your business."
Tang Xiao stepped forward, his posture upright and his expression solemn. "Boss Li, I have come for the Soul Doubling Pill."
"The Soul Doubling Pill has already been fully exchanged," Li Rong replied without hesitation. "If you want one, you may wait for a future event list refresh—or place a pre-order."
"What?"
Shock flashed across Tang Xiao's face. Tang Lie's eyes widened in disbelief. Tang Yuehua, momentarily forgetting her refined composure, hurried to the event list and scanned it carefully. As expected, there was no longer any mention of the Soul Doubling Pill.
Tang Lie's temper flared instantly. He stepped forward, his voice low but forceful. "Who exchanged for it?"
"This shop does not disclose customer information," Li Rong said flatly.
Tang Lie was about to press the issue when Tang Xiao raised a hand, stopping him. His gaze remained fixed on Li Rong. "If we pre-order the Soul Doubling Pill, how many sacrificial coins will it cost?"
"The base price is 900,000," Li Rong answered. "Pre-order shipping increases the cost by fifty percent. Total: 1,350,000 sacrificial coins."
Tang Xiao fell silent.
The difference of 450,000 alone was already staggering—yet compared to purchasing it during the event, the gap amounted to nearly 870,000 sacrificial coins, enough to exchange for almost two additional Soul Doubling Pills under normal circumstances.
Tang Lie could no longer hold back. His voice rose sharply. "Boss Li, isn't this price increase excessive?"
Tang Yuehua's heart skipped a beat. She immediately stepped forward, ready to apologize, fearing that Li Rong would take offense and refuse them outright.
Instead, Li Rong waved his hand casually. "These are long-established shop rules. If you have objections, I have no means of changing them."
The meaning was clear and uncompromising: the price stood as it was. Accept it—or leave.
Tang Xiao shot Tang Lie a warning glance, displeased by his impulsiveness. Yet he also sighed inwardly. Though he was the Haotian Sect Master and the strongest among them, the Sect's internal authority had long been strained due to Tang Hao's past actions. Many elders no longer restrained themselves before him, and such scenes were, regrettably, not unfamiliar.
After a long silence, Tang Xiao spoke again, his tone measured. "Boss Li, I am a ninety-sixth-level attack-system Titled Douluo. My martial spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer. Aside from the Soul Doubling Pill, are there other pills suitable for me that can enhance my strength?" He paused, then added, "Preferably at a lower price."
"The Douji Pill," Li Rong replied. "A pill exclusive to Super Douluo. It increases spirit power by one level and is only effective upon first consumption. If the user's foundation is insufficient, it places high demands on spirit power and physical control. Base price: 450,000 sacrificial coins. Pre-order total: 675,000."
Tang Xiao's eyes brightened—then quickly dimmed.
An increase of a single level would not fundamentally alter the Haotian Sect's current predicament, yet the price was still more than half that of a Soul Doubling Pill.
"…Is there nothing else?"
"There are other pills," Li Rong said calmly, "but considering cost-effectiveness and suitability, none would meet your requirements. However, if your goal is to improve combat strength rather than spirit power level, I recommend pre-ordering cultivation methods and combat secret manuals instead."
Tang Xiao was startled, then his eyes sharpened. "If I pre-order suitable cultivation methods and secret manuals, how much can my combat power increase?"
"If you pre-order fourth-grade methods and reach minor accomplishment through infusion, your combat power can surpass that of an ordinary ninety-ninth-level Super Douluo. With third-grade methods, your combat power would roughly reach the level of ninety-eight."
He added evenly, "Actual results depend on the user. The same manual, mastered to the same degree, can display vastly different power in different hands."
Tang Xiao understood at once.
The Haotian Sect's Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method was taught to all core disciples, yet even if two disciples both mastered thirty-six hammer strikes, the more insightful one could subtly adjust force, angle, and timing in combat, amplifying the Clear Sky Hammer's power and crushing the other outright. True strength lay not in memorization, but comprehension.
"Please advise me, Boss Li," Tang Xiao said solemnly. "Which methods are suitable for me?"
"Since you find the Soul Doubling Pill too costly, fourth-grade methods are also unsuitable," Li Rong replied. "Third-grade cultivation methods generally range from 50,000 to 200,000 sacrificial coins. Matching combat secret manuals range from 10,000 to 100,000. Including pre-order fees, you will need at least 200,000. If infusion is required, the total rises to over 400,000."
This price was entirely acceptable.
Tang Xiao exchanged glances with Tang Lie and Tang Yuehua. Both nodded.
He immediately took out several batches of rare ores and metals accumulated by the Haotian Sect over many years.
"…Total value: 267,000 sacrificial coins."
Tang Xiao frowned slightly, dissatisfied, but he knew better than to argue in a monopolized market. He produced another batch.
"…Total value: 321,000 sacrificial coins."
Combined, it was enough.
"Please recommend suitable methods," Tang Xiao said decisively.
Li Rong nodded. "Your martial spirit is the Clear Sky Hammer. Your combat style favors overwhelming force and wide-ranging suppression. I recommend the Heavy Momentum Art—a gold-element combat cultivation method that converts spirit power into crushing momentum, amplifying attacks at the cost of increased consumption."
"For movement, I suggest Instant Step—a light-body combat technique focused on instantaneous burst speed."
"A light-body technique?" Tang Xiao frowned slightly.
"It acts on the legs," Li Rong explained. "Think of it as instant acceleration. Without it, closing in on agility-type Spirit Masters is difficult. With it, you can burst forward in an instant and deliver a decisive strike."
Tang Xiao's eyes gleamed.
"These two manuals complement each other perfectly," Li Rong concluded. "One amplifies your killing power; the other ensures your strikes land."
Satisfied, Tang Xiao asked, "Total cost with infusion?"
"Heavy Momentum Art: 160,000. Instant Step: 80,000. Pre-order total: 360,000. Infusion adds 240,000. Final total: 600,000 sacrificial coins."
Tang Xiao nodded without hesitation and paid the pre-order fee on the spot.
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