Chapter 238: Why Bother About Truth or Falsehood?

Dad, don't say it's you; even I myself don't believe it, unless I saw it with my own eyes!

Hu Rui's eyes were full of complex emotions; before she could finish speaking, Hu Jianbo cut her off, asking: "Did you personally witness him refining a magical artifact?"

"Dad, look at what you're saying—I haven't even seen him in person, so how could I possibly have personally witnessed him refining a magical artifact?"

Hu Rui said regretfully.

"Since you haven't personally seen him refining a magical artifact, how do you know he's skilled at crafting artifacts?"

Hu Jianbo retorted.

"Dad, you might not know, but he just bought something from our merchant guild…"

Before Hu Rui could finish speaking, Hu Jianbo interrupted again: "Isn't it just the Small Five Elements Sword Formation? I just mentioned it—aren't we already talking about it? Speaking of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation, I'm curious whether he can successfully set it up!"

Successfully setting up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation isn't the key; the key is the stringent requirements needed to set it up. Once Wang Ping'an manages to set it up successfully, that alone demonstrates how terrifying he is.

He also has five-element spiritual roots, excels in swordsmanship, and knows how to draw talismans…

He couldn't even imagine where Wang Ping'an, such a monstrous talent, came from, yet he possesses such abilities.

This is also why he almost came to blows with his own sister just now, trying to get news of Wang Ping'an from her.

Too bad.

Hu Meiniang is still the same as before!

He could only give up, extracting Wang Ping'an's situation from Hu Meiniang's mouth.

"Dad, you only know that Li Dao You bought the Small Five Elements Sword Formation from our merchant guild, but do you know that what Li Dao You purchased was the method to set up the formation, plus the crafting of the formation diagram and foundation, as well as the materials?"

Saying this, Hu Rui paused, saw a flash of surprise in her father's eyes, chuckled smugly, and said proudly:

"You say, if Li Dao You weren't skilled at crafting artifacts, how could he possibly have only bought the method to craft the formation diagram and foundation, rather than the finished product?"

Actually, it too is curious whether Wang Ping'an truly has the ability to meet the setup requirements of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation, but it's even more curious whether he can successfully craft the formation diagram and foundation.

From Wang Ping'an's tone, it seems crafting the formation diagram and foundation is a simple matter.

It also looks forward to Wang Ping'an successfully crafting the formation diagram and foundation.

That would mean Wang Ping'an, besides drawing talismans, can also craft magical artifacts—although it's extraordinarily absurd, it couldn't be bothered to care much.

Who let this world always produce monsters!

Wang Ping'an is quite absurd, but compared to those monsters who left their names throughout history, he's nothing.

What it cares about is whether the magical artifacts Wang Ping'an crafts will be sold through their merchant guild.

If possible.

It might even be a source of profit!

"Are you sure that Li Dao You can craft artifacts? The gold-light talisman and lightning-strike talisman you just used—are they really made by Li Dao You?"

Hu Jianbo frowned slightly, as if speaking nonsense, as if not believing his own daughter, and before she could speak, he explained again:

"'Rui'er, it's not that I don't believe you; it's just that these matters are too outrageous."

"'The low-level talismans crafted by Li Dao You can actually rival intermediate ones—not that no one can do it, but it's rare; he can do it, and though I'm surprised, I have no doubt.'"

"'But if you say he can also craft artifacts, and even set up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation…'"

Although Hu Jianbo didn't finish his words, Hu Rui certainly understood his meaning and laughed:

"'Dad, I haven't personally seen Li Dao You draw talismans, but I believe that whether it's the gold-light talisman or the lightning-strike talisman, both are made by Li Dao You.' 'Rui'er…'"

Hu Jianbo opened his mouth to say something, but before he could finish, Hu Rui interrupted: "Dad, actually we don't need to worry about whether the talismans come from Li Dao You's hands or whether he can craft artifacts."

As long as the talismans he produces remain capable of rivaling intermediate ones, and if he can also produce magical artifacts, we'll consider him skilled at both drawing talismans and crafting artifacts.

After all.

"'This matter, for us, is not only harmless but actually a great blessing!'"

It had previously wondered whether Wang Ping'an had others behind him, whether there was an organization, and that he was merely someone's spokesperson—but that thought hadn't lingered long in its mind.

It was quickly dispelled by itself!

Not only because of the reason it gave its father, but also because it had other speculations.

Someone controlling a paper person came to the Nine-headed Mountain market to sell talismans; besides being stolen goods, it must be self-made, for if it were an organization, they wouldn't just casually come knocking to do business.

They have their own channels!

What's more,

Just now, Wang Ping'an traded with it for the Small Five Elements Sword Formation on credit; one thousand middle-grade spirit stones is no small amount, but for certain organizations, a mere thousand middle-grade spirit stones couldn't possibly be lacking.

As for being a spokesperson!

It doesn't care whether Wang Ping'an is a spokesperson for some talisman master; as long as he can produce talismans, it can treat him as a talisman master.

This novel you have reached

"'Rui'er, you're right—I was being obsessive!'"

Hu Jianbo gave Hu Rui, whose face was full of pride, a deep look, nodded satisfiedly; from this insight, his daughter will surely have a brighter future than him.

This is the fortune of their Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan!

Hu Jianbo, too lazy to continue arguing this topic, changed the subject: "Rui'er, you're not young either—should I go to the ancestors to ask for a Transformation Pill?"

Transformation Pill.

It belongs to high-grade spirit pills; very few alchemists can craft it, the materials aren't exactly cheap, but they can still be found—just like the Snow Rabbit Clan, whose medicine fields contain the ingredients needed for a Transformation Pill.

This is because the method to craft a Transformation Pill is exceptionally stringent!

Not to mention high-grade alchemists; even a master alchemist might not succeed in one out of ten attempts.

Their Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan can occupy a mountain head in this region, avoid slaughter by humans and monsters, not only because the area is relatively barren, but also because their ancestors possess a secret method.

It can increase the success rate of crafting a Transformation Pill!

However.

Even their ancestors, over an entire year, might not manage to craft many Transformation Pills.

The transformation pills produced are, aside from being given to friendly great demons, distributed to the exceptionally talented descendants of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan, whether they are of the main line or branch.

They may keep some transformation pills on hand for emergencies, but not too many!

Hu Rui shook her head, her expression resolute as she said, "Father, I want to achieve transformation through my own abilities!"

"How can you still not give up? Don't you know that, for us demons, the heavenly tribulation of transformation is a nine‑deaths‑one‑life ordeal?"

Hu Jianbo scolded.

He had said this before, and Hu Rui had said it before too; ever since she was little, she had said she wanted to achieve transformation through her own abilities.

Back then, he just laughed it off, didn't take it seriously, and thought Hu Rui was joking; he never expected this girl to be serious.

(End of chapter)