Lou Gao's words also made everyone present realize how expensive the production of spirit tools was.
Bai He looked at Xiao Tian, feeling deeply moved. A Level 4 Spirit sword would cost at least ten thousand gold coins, and Xiao Tian actually promised to equip everyone in their Speed Clan with one!
Bai He hesitated, wanting to refuse, but Xiao Tian's words stopped him.
"Senior Bai He, you don't need to feel too bad. By joining my Shu Mountain Sword Sect, I'd be delighted if everyone could be equipped with a sword. Otherwise, how could it be called the Shu Mountain Sword Sect?
Of course, the Spirit swords provided to you for free will be at most Level 4. For higher-level Spirit swords later on, you will need to exchange them based on your contributions to the Sect. Of course, you can also buy them with money."
"Regarding the production of Spirit swords, materials are secondary. The difficulty lies in the production process and the craftsman's technical proficiency. If sold externally at first, the price will definitely be on the higher side, but for our internal members, there will be certain discounts."
"When the Sect has more and more high-level Spirit Masters later, these Spirit swords can be gradually mass-produced, and the price will slowly come down."
They agreed with Xiao Tian's statement in their hearts, but such expensive spirit tools, besides nobles, who else could afford them?
Yang Wudi was also slightly shocked, feeling that the production of spirit tools was actually similar to alchemy. Basic materials were generally not lacking; what was lacking was the craftsman's technique.
But he felt that these spirit tools were even more profitable than his alchemy; they were too lucrative!
Then, Xiao Tian thought for a moment and said, "Of course, I also considered that Level 4 Spirit swords cannot be mass-produced that quickly, so I have also prepared something else for you: Hidden Weapons!"
Xiao Wu and the others exchanged glances, slightly stunned. Xiao Wu asked curiously, "Brother, the Hidden Weapons you're referring to are…"
Xiao Wu and the others immediately had a guess.
Xiao Tian nodded, took out a Godly Zhuge Crossbow from his person, and said, "That's right, it's the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. This thing is much simpler to produce than a Spirit sword, and basically, any slightly experienced blacksmith can make it."
"Xiao Tian, you actually managed to figure out the production method for Tang San's Godly Zhuge Crossbow?"
Ning Rongrong said with a surprised look.
Xiao Tian glanced at her and then said, "Yes, when I was at the Blacksmiths' Association, I was bored and researched it on my own. I didn't expect it to be quite simple to make."
The girls: …
"Does that mean my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School won't need to specifically buy Godly Zhuge Crossbows from Tang San in the future?"
Ning Rongrong said with a look of pleasant surprise.
Xiao Tian nodded and said, "Of course. When the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Shu Mountain Sword Sect cooperate, it will be even cheaper."
Xiao Tian paused slightly, then continued, "Of course, the appearance of the Godly Zhuge Crossbow is just to allow our Sect members to have basic combat power first, as the production of Spirit swords is not that easy. Once the Spirit swords are properly developed, the Godly Zhuge Crossbows we produce, the Godly Zhuge Crossbows within our Sect, I will reclaim them."
As he finished speaking, Lou Gao snatched the Godly Zhuge Crossbow from Xiao Tian's hand and began to examine it, exclaiming in admiration, "Can this little thing's power really compare to a Spirit sword? It's even made from high-grade refined iron, and the craftsmanship looks exquisite."
Xiao Tian chuckled, "Senior Lou Gao, don't underestimate this thing. If a Spirit Ancestor powerhouse isn't careful, he can also die by it. If you don't believe me, you can try firing it now."
Lou Gao nodded and looked at Yang Wudi, who instantly understood.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~
In an instant, sixteen crossbow bolts flew towards Yang Wudi, but they were easily blocked by his Soul Breaking Spear.
Yang Wudi looked at Bai He, nodded slightly, and said, "This thing indeed has the power to harm a Spirit Ancestor."
Bai He felt a little confused and looked at Xiao Tian, asking, "Xiao Tian, you said this thing was initially made by Tang San? What's going on?"
Xiao Tian could only briefly explain what had happened, and Bai He was somewhat surprised: "Tang San can even make these things? No, his father is also a Divine Craftsman, inheriting from Tang Hao, so it's not impossible."
What surprised Lou Gao more was that this Godly Zhuge Crossbow had 'anti-theft' measures, yet Xiao Tian was able to perfectly bypass them. That was truly impressive.
But then the question arose: since the Godly Zhuge Crossbow could harm Spirit Ancestor powerhouses, and its production process, materials, and price were all superior to the sword qi power of a Level 4 Spirit sword, why bother making Spirit swords?
As expected, Bai He and Yang Wudi, among those present, both had this doubt.
However, Lou Gao, being a Divine Craftsman, clearly understood the difference between a Spirit sword and Hidden Weapons.
As the saying goes, expensive things have their advantages.
Spirit swords would not wear out as severely as Godly Zhuge Crossbows, and they also wouldn't require constant replenishment of crossbow bolts.
These crossbow bolts, capable of harming Spirit Ancestors, were also not a small sum in terms of price.
Moreover, he always believed that Xiao Tian's obsession with swords, besides his Spirit being a sword, must have other reasons, which he had not revealed yet.
Furthermore, compared to the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, this Spirit sword had another use.
Some time ago, that girl Xiao Wu even successfully attempted it while they were on their way!
He was as surprised as if he had discovered a new continent.
Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Senior Bai He, Senior Yang Wudi, I cannot tell you the specific reasons right now, but I can let Xiao Wu demonstrate another use of the Spirit sword for you first."
Xiao Wu smiled slightly and pointed her hand at the Spirit sword in Bai He's hand. In everyone's eyes, this Spirit sword actually flew directly to Xiao Wu's feet.
Xiao Wu controlled the balance of the Spirit sword, lightly stepped onto it with both feet, and then flew up within the Breaking Clan's residence.
"This… How is this possible?!"
This scene left Bai He and the other Spirit Masters of the Speed Clan utterly shocked.
Xiao Wu was actually able to fly with the Spirit sword, and her speed wasn't too slow!
"How about it, Senior Bai He, Senior Yang Wudi? This is only a Level 1 Spirit sword. If equipped with a higher-level Spirit sword, the speed can be even faster. Doesn't this fit our Shu Mountain Sword Sect?"
Moreover, Xiao Tian had another thing he hadn't said: one day, he hoped that the people of his Shu Mountain Sword Sect wouldn't even need Spirit swords.
Only then would the new cultivation system truly begin to get on track.
After all, a true sword cultivator, who would use such a technologically advanced Spirit sword?
In Xiao Tian's eyes, this kind of Spirit sword was actually similar to a toy sword; it was an inanimate object, without a soul.
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