Witch, please have some self-respect!

As the receptionist at Shengbaolou, Chi Yuebai was very patient and introduced:

"The battles between cultivators, apart from their own cultivation level, can be summarized over millions of years into five categories: Heaven, Merit, Truth, War, and Military."

"The simplest weapon is a magic weapon. Even a magic weapon that is not ranked can increase a cultivator's combat power by 80% or 90% with 300 source stones."

"Fighting techniques are secondary. Even the worst fighting technique, the 'Raging Bull Fist,' when mastered to perfection, can unleash twice the strength of other techniques at the same level."

"The True Intent is too precious. Only the inner disciples of the Holy Sect have a chance to obtain it. A copy of the 'Extreme Flame True Intent' was auctioned for 530,000 source stones a month ago. I don't know its specific grade."

When asked about his true intentions, Chi Yuebai couldn't help but look up, shake his head, and sigh.

Most cultivators will never have the chance to come into contact with the true intention in their lifetime.

"The skill is the fundamental technique for entering cultivation. It is divided into four levels: scripture, skill, method, and technique. Depending on the method, each has different wonders. It is said that the two supreme scriptures of the Holy Sect, when cultivated to perfection, can make one nine times stronger than others of the same realm."

"Heaven is the foundation of one's innate talent and cultivation. The methods to supplement one's innate talent and cultivation are called Heavenly Techniques. When any Heavenly Technique is perfected, one's strength is several times that of an ordinary person of the same realm."

As he spoke, Chi Yuebai turned the illusion cabinet, revealing various treasures such as swords, spears, halberds, and jade slips that flickered within.

It is marked with many techniques such as "Evergreen Breathing Method", "Bull Fist", "Divine Leg", and "Gentle Water Heavenly Skill".

Shen Yun noticed that even the cheapest method had several zeros, and the unit price was still in Origin Stones.

He had only seen so many zeros before...

Even the cheapest "Bull Fist" requires 500 Originium.

He held in his hand forty-five Originium stones and five methods to enhance his combat power.

Shen Yun realized that he couldn't afford to buy any of them.

What impressed Shen Yun the most was the Heavenly Skill, which could actually make up for his aptitude. His three foundational skills could actually be improved through acquired means.

However, that price was the highest ever for zero, which was truly beyond his reach at this stage, making it incredibly precious.

"How do the Heaven, Merit, Truth, War, and Soldier attributes increase combat power?"

Shen Yun was puzzled. Could combat strength be quantified?

This must be related to factors such as ability, skills, and environment.

"For us in the Body Nourishing Realm, the most direct benefit is the increase in strength. A perfected 'Raging Bull Fist' doubles strength; injecting Qi and blood into a treasure can also double strength."

These weren't particularly valuable pieces of knowledge; Chi Yuebai just blurted them out.

She was even more certain that the guest in front of her did not belong to any major power; he was just a novice cultivator.

"Increase the power!"

Shen Yun hadn't expected it to be so simple and direct, but he did feel that his strength increased when he circulated his breathing technique.

This is not an illusion.

"With so many ways to increase strength, are there still ordinary people of the same level?"

As soon as he finished asking the question, Chi Yuebai turned around and looked at him with a lingering gaze.

Shen Yun suddenly realized that he, who had nothing, was standing at the very bottom of the same realm.

wrong!

He has achieved a minor level of mastery in breathing techniques, and among the classics, practices, methods, and secrets, the "method" ranks third.

Furthermore, "Rolling Stones" has reached a certain level of proficiency and shouldn't be the weakest one.

Shen Yun confidently met his gaze.

"Ordinary wild beasts that have not yet developed intelligence are slightly stronger than ordinary cultivators of the same realm who only cultivate techniques. If a cultivator cultivates basic techniques and combat methods, he can overpower ordinary wild beasts."

Chi Yuebai quickly spoke up.

Shen Yun nodded, having a general idea of ​​what was going on.

I had dinner with the Wei brothers before, and they talked about the Wilderness Hunt. Their captain's battle technique with a magical artifact made him virtually invincible against beasts of the same level.

The two of them were able to fend off beasts of the same level using their swordsmanship.

The cultivation techniques and combat methods practiced by the Wei brothers seem to be only at the level of "secret techniques".

Reaching perfection in the training will double your personal growth.

Moreover, they had only barely mastered the combat techniques to the peak of minor mastery, and had not yet grasped the key to major mastery.

The main problem is that the wild beasts of the Great Wilderness don't just come from the same level; sometimes they come in groups, along with hidden cultivators.

The real danger lies in the ever-changing situation.

The techniques above the "secret formulas," once mastered, may be stronger than the "secret formulas" at the "perfected" level.

Not to mention the "merit" and "scripture" above that.

This time, Shen Yun directly felt the difference.

He sighed, "Too expensive, let's look at rune jade crystals instead."

So, most people in the Holy City can't afford it, and he doesn't intend to act like a rich guy, to be honest.

Realm is fundamental; once you reach the Blood Sea realm, you can suppress others with your superior cultivation.

"Honored guest, the teachings contained in the jade slip are quite expensive. You can choose the book version, which will only cost one-tenth of the jade slip version."

After confirming that Shen Yun couldn't afford it, Chi Yuebai pulled up images of the printed books.

"Huh, why is it so cheap?"

Shen Yun's first reaction was that there was a trap.

"Using a jade slip for cultivation, before its inner essence is exhausted, is equivalent to having a famous teacher to guide the cultivator, making the cultivation speed faster and making it easier to break through bottlenecks."

"If you try to practice by reading books on your own, it's difficult to even get started. Further practice depends entirely on your individual comprehension, so even getting started is difficult."

Shen Yun understood; it was like the difference between someone who learned calculus on their own and someone who learned it through online courses in his previous life.

No wonder so many people cultivate so slowly.

Moreover, these exorbitantly priced jade slips containing cultivation techniques are actually single-use items.

Who can afford to use jade slips?

"Distinguished guest, the divine essence within the jade slip has been exhausted, but the jade slip itself still retains its value. Each jade slip can be exchanged for two hundred low-grade source stones."

Chi Yuebai confirmed that the person in front of her was a cultivator from a small town, perhaps working for a talisman master, and explained.

Shen Yun shook his head; with this amount of Origin Stones, he could only buy the worst version of "Bull Fist".

His footwork is also lacking.

I asked around and found that "Rolling Stone Fist" is also included here. The paper version costs 55 Originium and is in the same category as "Bull Fist".

The reason it's more expensive is that it uses rolling stones to temper the body, resulting in a more intense effect.

It ranks last among the four categories of scriptures, skills, methods, and techniques, and belongs to the category of combat methods.

In fact, the combat techniques also include basic breathing exercises, and practicing combat techniques alone can temper one's physique and advance to the next level.

"Forget it, I'll just buy a few rune crystals instead."

Shen Yun stopped looking at it. Even the paper versions of cultivation techniques and combat methods at the 'Law' level cost at least 500 source stones.

I can't afford it, I simply can't afford it.

But when I have more money in the future, I can buy one.

He has good fortune, and once he enters the ancient scrolls, he doesn't regress; it seems that his spiritual practice is always on the right path.

It's enough to get the basics right; I don't care whether it's a jade slip or a paper version.

"Good esteemed guest, our Sacred Treasure Pavilion has the most complete collection of rune crystals in the Holy City."

Although Chi Yuebai was somewhat disappointed, her excellent professionalism kept her smiling.

A slender, white hand rested on the illusion cabinet, and the inside of the cabinet was quickly filled with illusions of runic jade crystals.

"Many rune crystals such as Swiftness, Lightness, Great Strength, Boiling Blood, and Fireball are simple to learn and are the best choice for those aiming to become a Rune Master."

Based on her assessment of Shen Yun, Chi Yuebai continued her sales pitch.

"Lightness of body, speed, immense strength, boiling blood, rejuvenation, and detoxification—I need all of these."

Shen Yun already had a plan in mind and selected several essential and easy-to-learn rune crystals.

These six pieces cost a total of 750 gold.

He then encountered a problem when choosing elemental jade crystals.

Among the ten runes assessed for entry into the ranks of rune masters at the Heavenly Crafting Palace, mastery of at least one elemental rune is required.

"Could I take a look at the prices of the Five Elements Talisman Stones?"

Shen Yun realized the advantages of this illusion cabinet; he could see whatever he wanted simply by speaking.

"certainly."

Chi Yuebai brought out various elemental runes and marked their prices.

Golden Knife, Fireball, Earth Shield, Water Ball, and Entangling—these are the five most basic elemental runes of the Five Elements.

The price is uniformly 180 gold coins, twice that of the protective amulet.

It is indeed very useful; it is said that two protective talismans may not be able to withstand a single golden knife strike.

Furthermore, crafting elemental protective charms requires special elemental source stones, with attribute source stones costing twice as much as non-attribute source stones.

Protective runes are suitable for hunting savage beasts to deplete resources, while elemental runes are suitable for magical duels, killing and plundering.

Why is the Ice Mist Runestone worth 240 gold?

Shen Yun pointed to an ice-blue source stone and asked.

"Ice Mist Runes are effective against Fireballs and Waterballs. Entangling Earth Shields can also be effective against them, but they are more difficult to make, fewer rune masters can create them, and they are more expensive."

Chi Yuebai answered readily, demonstrating her knowledge of various cultivation items.

"Um."

Shen Yun nodded.

Aside from geniuses, no one wants to suffer for the sake of becoming an entry-level rune master as quickly as possible.

This has led to a situation where many people are making Five Elements Talisman Stones, which keeps the price low.

Few people craft Ice Mist Runestones, and they can also counter Five Elements Runestones of the same level, so their price is naturally high.

"Then give me an Ice Mist Jade Crystal."

Shen Yun made a decision: he would make runestones to make money.

The costs are about the same, but the price is much higher, so naturally I'll choose the latter.

As for the difficulty, he is confident in his talent.

One attribute rune jade crystal costs five hundred gold.

Before Shen Yun could even warm up the source stones in his hand, he took out forty and added fifty gold.