[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-490":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1557737,2023,"Chapter 490 - 489: Spirit Weapon Snow Sound, Selling Goods","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-490",490,"\u003Cp>Without mastering the rules, strictly speaking, it cannot be deemed a half-step Taoist artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, having now gained understanding, all that’s needed is a little more practice. It won’t be long before the spirit weapon masters the rules, and achieves the status of a half-step Taoist artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a scenario is relatively special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even when an artifact refiner possesses a Taoist item, he will not be able to accurately judge whether that item has understood the power of the rules but is yet to control it at the time of its inception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This often leads the artifact refiner to misjudge, and believe he has failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They may prematurely sell it off or simply leave it untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, Li Jing was rather fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s both luck and inevitability to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had previously perfected the control of the three types of rules that could be conferred by the Snow Sound Stone, even though she currently cannot control the rules of sound due to damage, her foundation was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this as a prerequisite,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound would be relatively sensitive to her encounter with the rules of ice, snow, and sound that she controls and their extensions, which alerted Li Jing timely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she slightly underestimated her own master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a just-refined half-step Taoist artifact that only understood the rules, even if the spirit weapon suddenly turned hostile, it can’t harm Li Jing in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not necessary to mention Li Jing’s formidable battle capability as an artifact refiner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the Little Universe. Even a Deceiver of Heavens carrying a Taoist artifact would have to defer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What can a ownerless pseudo half-step Taoist artifact do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound was concerned for her master, there’s no doubt about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting that aside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming that the guzheng in his hands has gained an understanding of the rules of sound but lacks a little practice, Li Jing’s joy was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Snow Sound, he has failed multiple times in refining a half-step Taoist artifact. Despite maintaining his composure and telling himself that there were plenty of opportunities, subtle changes inevitably crept into his mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he can finally lay the issue to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were six days left till the delivery, enough for the newly-born spirit weapon to master the rules it had grasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a rather in-depth gaze on the guzheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Snow Sound’s white jade color, this guzheng was of a faint sky-blue color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound might be more suited as a gift for a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sky-blue wasn’t bad either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Snow Sound, this guzheng was a bit more compact in size overall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief thought, Li Jing moved and came to the heritage stele with the guzheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming, Smoke Eye, Linglong, and Qingfeng, who were reflecting upon the heritage stele, opened their eyes after sensing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ya’er, who had been \"imprisoned\", discreetly glanced over, and under the \"tyranny of her old father\", she sat upright and didn’t dare slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jing holding an Immortal item level ten guzheng, the curious Linglong blinked her big eyes twice and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, is this our new partner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words attracted the focus of Wu Ming and the other spirit weapons to the guzheng that Li Jing was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this, Li Jing laughed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this is for someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he called out lightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snow Sound, come out and meet everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound obeyed, appearing quietly behind him with her source upon his call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the fact that she had been jealous as soon as she was formed, Snow Sound, as a weapon spirit, was evidently a little shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw Wu Ming and the rest of the spirit weapons, she timidly hid behind her master, cautiously peeking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Li Jing was a bit helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weapon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should be standing in front of its master, shielding him from all kinds of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Snow Sound habitually hides behind him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though this was quite touching, but she had obviously got it backwards on a crucial point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Ming and the others, upon seeing Snow Sound, their eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound was a bit special indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All dressed in white, with black cat ears on her head and a black tail behind waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all the weapon spirits, this form was quite rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, is this the new sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linglong beamed as she greeted, waving her chubby little hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Linglong, the first spirit weapon from our master’s side that was born with consciousness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Spirit Weapon Qingfeng glanced at her and nodded indifferently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingfeng, the first weapon after the master started his cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two, honestly, were a bit dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they have to self-introduce as the first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these two, Smoke Eye also gave Snow Sound a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Smoke Eye, unlike Linglong and Qingfeng, I was personally crafted by our master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled at these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Linglong and Qingfeng, one’s young and the other’s strong-willed, he was already used to them being dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the usually sensible Smoke Eye join in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he didn’t understand his spirit weapons well enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was reflecting, the newly formed, somewhat silly spirit weapon, Wu Ming, took cues from Smoke Eye and the others, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Wu Ming, the master’s first Taoist artifact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Wu Ming tilted his head, thought for a while, and continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just like you, a Taoist artifact repaired by master. However, I was in a much worse state than you were. The old me had lost consciousness a long time ago, and it was only recently that I was reborn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing that Linglong and the other spirit weapons had introduced themselves, Snow Sound hesitantly looked up at Li Jing while clutching the corner of his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing was rather helpless in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound’s nature, let’s be honest, was somewhat that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Timid, shy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This probably isn’t merely because she was struck by some fierce jealousy from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accepting the consequences, Li Jing smiled and nodded, encouraging Snow Sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Snow Sound blinked her large snow-white eyes, her red lips trembling slightly as she looked at the nameless other spirit weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I am Snow Sound. The master has only just crafted me. I am currently somewhat wounded and will need some time to recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, Snow Sound’s gaze moved stealthily over to the Heritage Stele, a flicker of curiosity appeared in her eyes. She seemed eager to ask a question but also afraid to offend by speaking out of turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing couldn’t help but smile gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Heritage Stele of the Qingyuan Fairy Palace. Understanding its mysteries can be helpful for people and spirit weapons alike. Apart from the Nameless one, Linglong, Qingfeng, and Smoke Eye have all attained the Power of Rules through the comprehension of this stele.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Jing’s words, Snow Sound’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit weapons, by nature, aspire to reach higher levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making oneself stronger could even be said to be their natural instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heritage Stele possessing an effect that lets spirit weapons comprehend the rules — how could it not excite her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt disheartened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given her current state, she wasn’t fit to stay here without Li Jing, like the other spirit weapons. After all, it would take about half a month for her essence to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Snow Sound lower her head after her eyes brightened, Li Jing saw right through her feelings and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though your current condition indeed makes it unfit for you to stay here to contemplate, it doesn’t matter. This whole universe belongs to me. Once your essence is fully recovered, you can stay here for as long as you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his words, Snow Sound’s eyes lit up again, and she nodded vigorously towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Li Jing smiled gently, raising his hand to stroke her soft white hair, then put her and her essence back within himself. Then, he turned to the other spirit weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snow Sound is tender and has only just been crafted. For the time being, please give her some time to adapt to this world. Once her essence is recovered, you all can familiarize yourselves more with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, the ancient weapons look at each other silently, nodding in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Sound’s disposition is rather strange, that much is clear to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being newly-born, spirit weapons are rather unfamiliar with everything in the world and need time to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something they all understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they all started from being newly-born themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having given instructions to the spirit weapons, Li Jing lightly patted the guzheng in his arms, loosening the suppression on the spirit weapon before throwing it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guzheng spun in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young woman with an exquisitely handsome face appearing as if it were a work of art materialized, dressed in blue. She was suspended mid-air, her arms holding her essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearing before everyone, the Guzheng Spirit Weapon first glanced at Li Jing, then looked at the Nameless and the others, spirit weapons that gazed back at her in wonder. She silently tightened her hug around her true form and landed in front of a certain someone, respectfully bowing her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit weapons aren’t necessarily rebellious to begin with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they’re definitely never too pliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher the quality of their essence, the more arrogant they tended to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, faced with such circumstances, the young woman had no choice but to yield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting aside how easily Li Jing had suppressed and sealed her, among the other spirit weapons around here, there are Daoist items and half-step Daoist items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a newly-born spirit weapon, she isn’t as nervous as Snow Sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to take stock of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the Guzheng Spirit Weapon knew her \"position\" well upon her appearance, Li Jing smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I won’t force you to recognize a master. However, before long, you’ll meet your own master. I won’t interfere with your decision to acknowledge a master or not. Whether you can freely choose a master by then also depends on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must have heard what I said to Snow Sound just now. You’ve attained the understanding of the rules but haven’t mastered them. Staying here to comprehend my Heritage Stele would be beneficial to you. Once you can truly control the rules, I’ll take you away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Jing’s words, the Guzheng Spirit Weapon nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was only just sealed earlier on, hence she did still have some perceptual connection with the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having settled the Guzheng Spirit Weapon, Li Jing did not linger and left the Little Universe directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He does not have to worry about whether possessing such a secret as the Heritage Stele might be revealed due to the guzheng’s interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if spirit weapons choose a master, they tend to be rather passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the Guzheng Spirit Weapon as an example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they come across celestial treasures like the Heritage Stele, they believe that they need to remind their masters. They wouldn’t voluntarily speak of their past experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexity of human nature doesn’t concern spirit weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Li Jing didn’t continue refining artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phoenix Sun City Lord’s given materials were no small amount — there were fifteen batches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only half the rewards were given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how he had burnt through thirteen batches of materials, Li Jing still had seven batches left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking into account the Immortal items he had previously refined,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really profited in this round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, continuing refining after having obtained Snow Sound wasn’t very reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, Li Jing only had the half-step Daoist guzheng recipe in his possession, and could only refine the guzheng. Besides the fact that refining so many guzhengs didn’t make any sense, it would also impact the sales of all the other Immortal items he had on-hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, instruments are relatively unpopular items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, Snow Sound-Silk is a top-grade heavenly treasure rarely obtained for refining half-step Daoist items, and Li Jing did not want to burn through it all so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before finding another object like the instrument which suits the silk form of a half-step Daoist item’s recipe, it’s better to keep them in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had not obtained Snow Sound, Li Jing might have tried finding a suitable recipe directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he has it, there is no such hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to Immortal Realm in the private room of the Ta Xue Trading Company, Li Jing let out a sigh of relief and sat down by the table. He took out a bottle of Spirit Spring and some Spiritual Tea leaves and brewed himself a cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had a very special Heaven’s Creation Skill that allowed him to refine artifacts quickly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not necessarily mean it was easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having refined thousands of consumable items in such a short time, then continuously refining half-step Daoist items afterwards, the \"work intensity\" was quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rest and relaxation are always necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the hardest working members of a production team must rest, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hurry to get Tong Xiaoxiao over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be better to rest and relax first before discussing anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he returned, it would only be a matter of time before Tong Xiaoxiao found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sure enough,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Li Jing poured himself a cup of tea, the door to the private room squeaked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a certain someone seated there, she raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a day has passed and you, Immortal Lord Li, have returned. Could it be that the artifact refining has already produced results?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, things went very smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled and poured another cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that things went well, a hint of surprise passed over Tong Xiaoxiao’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Li Jing implying...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He had refined a half-step Taoist item?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finished refining it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he barely fail at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifact refinement requires technique and experience and how one’s mindset is a critical factor. When the target quality is clear and relatively high, failure is common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refining artifacts is essentially a gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even whether the artifact is successfully created is a matter of probabilities - no one can guarantee absolute success. After several failures, artisans typically choose to take a break to clear their minds instead of stubbornly trying again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day’s duration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the standard of a conventional artisan refining a half-step Taoist item, it wouldn’t be refined more than three times. Those with a slightly better mindset at the master level might try one or two more times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was curious and about to ask, Li Jing took out his storage bag containing nearly 6,000 Thunder Element Swords and placed it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are the Thunder Element Swords I want to consign to the Ta Xue Commercial Bank. Shopkeeper Tong, please count the swords and check their quality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Element Swords?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that one of the consuming tools from the three recipes she had given to Li Jing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Li Jing spend the whole day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not refining the half-step Taoist item, but the Thunder Element Swords instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t she clarify beforehand that the half-step Taoist item for the Phoenix Sun City Lord was needed within seven days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a tight timeline, why didn’t Li Jing prioritize refining that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withholding her words while watching Li Jing, Tong Xiaoxiao reached over and grabbed the storage bag, imbuing it with a thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She almost couldn’t suppress her surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bag was filled to the brim with high-quality Thunder Element Swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of 5,972 swords!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were these...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...all refined by Li Jing in one day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell did Li Jing accomplish this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be noted...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although consumption-type artifacts are relatively easy to refine and don’t require the normal refining operation, and the recipes are proven to be very effective, a conventional artisan wouldn’t be able to handle more than two to three hundred refinements in one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao seriously doubted whether Li Jing had hired help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, piles of high-quality Thunder Element Swords, surprisingly uniform in specification and form, were obviously created by the same master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like magical skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same artifact refinement skill would result in different final products in terms of quality, specification, and shape depending on the artisan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the refining habits of the artisan could be reflected upon the final products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the storage bag for a peek inside, Tong Xiaoxiao took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This amount...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing must have finished the materials worth 90,000 top-grade Immortal Crystals and the number of times he failed during the refining process was virtually negligible. Most of his refinements were successful in yielding the final product.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This success rate, you must say, was much higher than that of conventional artisans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most valuable aspect was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only 10% of the Thunder Element Swords were of normal base quality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full 60% of the Thunder Element Swords exceeded normal standards, ranking at level nine spirit weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then 20% ranked at level 10, considered to be of top quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining 10% even stepped into the level of immortal items, and could be regarded as absolute quality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal level consuming type artifacts were an absolute luxury!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that fortune...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t it be more profitable to refine some regular immortal items?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of consuming artifact with such high quality might not have a broad market due to its expensive price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that will explode as soon as it’s thrown out, should definitely be cheaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just because it has a limited market does not mean that it’s hard to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are definitely people who are willing to spend this amount of money if they need it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While disregard the cost, who wouldn’t like the \"fireworks\" produced by using a consumption-type artifact to appear more dazzling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting her full bosom to calm her rapidly beating heart, Tong Xiaoxiao lifted her eyes and confirmedly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I dare to ask if all these... were solely refined by you, Immortal Lord Li?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who else could it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing cocked his head and sipped his spiritual tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiring help would cost money. I don’t want to bear any losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving such an understated answer, Tong Xiaoxiao silently nodded, then she pursed her lips and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bag of Thunder Element Swords is enough to sell for a long time in our Ta Xue Trading Company. However, given the excellent quality, I will try to broaden the distribution channels. Is Immortal Lord Li intending to consign them to us, or would you like a direct sale?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing smiled and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all from the same community, allowing you to earn a bit more. I currently need ready-to-use Immortal Crystals. Consignment is not suitable for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his words, Tong Xiaoxiao beamed a blossoming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing plainly said he would let her make more money; how could she not be overjoyed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really pays to maintain a good relationship with someone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was so straightforward, which made Tong Xiaoxiao believe that she should also show sincerity. She tilted her head for a moment of thought, then looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The standard Thunder Element Sword is usually worth around ten mid-grade Immortal Crystals. After all, it’s a single-use consumable item that’s not only easy to refine, but also made from inexpensive materials,\" she said, and then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Thunder Element Swords you have, Li Immortal Lord, nearly 90% are far better than the standard. It’s a bit difficult to determine the price because it can fluctuate. If we give you too much, our trading company might lose due to the market pricing, but if we give too little, then you will be at a loss. How about this, I’ll first give you 300,000 top-grade Immortal Crystals as a base. Then, if the Thunder Element Swords sell for more later on, I will reimburse you the extra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good. We’re all on the same team, so no need for such formalities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded with a smile, his face calm, but he couldn’t help but marvel internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artifact refining business...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s truly extremely profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials he used, worth 90,000 top-grade Immortal Crystals, had tripled in value in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was on the premise that Tong Xiaoxiao wanted to secure a profit for the trading company...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had his own trading company and sales routes, he could even aim to make 500,000 top-grade Immortal Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him readily agree to her proposal, Tong Xiaoxiao flashed a brilliant smile and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Lord Li, just give me the Enclosed Crystal Ring and I’ll pay you with the Immortal Crystals immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, about that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing hesitated slightly, and then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have any Enclosed Crystal Rings at the moment. Why don’t you sell me a few?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Enclosed Crystal Ring, he only had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he got it from the old star-picker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, that Enclosed Crystal Ring was with Yulian...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Tong Xiaoxiao heard that Li Jing did not have an Enclosed Crystal Ring, she was stunned for a moment but quickly laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries, Enclosed Crystal Rings are very cheap. I can give you a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, no need. I’m not exactly short of money at the moment. I should still buy what needs to be bought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing waved his hand, \"Just sell them to me at the regular price, Tong shopkeeper. I want about ten, preferably suitable for females.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Tong Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing wanted ten Enclosed Crystal Rings all at once, and they needed to be suitable for females.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to consider it carefully to understand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has quite a few belles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he knows how to take care of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making money, he spends it on his belles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is clearly a good man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Immortal Realm, such men are rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Taoist companions just take care of themselves. Only when men are courting do they tend to be generous and spend more Immortal Crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they encounter someone with a bad personality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget about giving money to spend. It’s already good if they don’t cheat for money and sex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing, who doesn’t have much money in his own pocket, considers his belles first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether he has won over the person or not, it can be said that he is extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I hadn’t realized at first that Immortal Lord Li is quite a lady-killer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said insinuatingly and then rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait for a moment, Immortal Lord Li. I will go downstairs to get ten Enclosed Crystal Rings tailored for female cultivators, balancing both aesthetic and practical use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to leave, Li Jing quickly stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a bit, Tong shopkeeper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have some more items to sell to the trading company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing started speaking and then took out eight similar-looking Immortal Guzhengs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen the formula for the Half-step Taoist Artifact that Phoenix Sun City Lord needed beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, these eight guzhengs were made following that formula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All at once...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out eight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although none of them reached the level of a Half-step Taoist Artifact, except for one that was at level eight, the rest were all at the peak of level ten!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they all refined by Li Jing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TM...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he manage to ensure the quality while refining so efficiently in such a short time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao was more concerned about whether Li Jing had used up all of Phoenix Sun City Lord’s materials but failed to refine a Half-step Taoist Artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to ask, Li Jing read her thoughts and spoke with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tong shopkeeper, rest assured. I have already refined the Half-step Taoist Artifact for Phoenix Sun City Lord. It’s just that the situation with it is a bit special. The Spirit Weapon has comprehended the Power of Rules, but it is slightly lacking in refinement. It needs a little more time to take control. If all goes well, it should be ready in time for delivery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she was happy to know that Li Jing had successfully refined the Half-step Taoist Artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth is a bit outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one day, Li Jing carried out so many refinements and even achieved his goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he really human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, as she looked at Li Jing, Tong Xiaoxiao finally understood why the old star-picker had previously been so strongly recommended to Li Jing, who had just arrived in the Immortal Realm, and even directly joined the forces he had just established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can be described as an extraordinary monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat down without a word, picked up her teacup for a light sip, and suppressed her astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>",4271,"2026-06-06T07:41:35.217Z",1,"novelbin.me","fef7341c974292597ba9eb8a655042d4c74fcdf0685a47e684aa4362e8daf91d","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-491","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-489",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]