Chapter 345: Chapter 341: Weapon Interface

’Give me a break. This is a Super level Creature at the Rank Two Spirit Monster Level. What makes you think an unawakened person can just go and touch it?’

’Good thing this is only the second floor. He won’t die from the fall.’

Tu Xiao’an shook his head, feeling a bit of sympathy for the fat kid. ’So clueless.’

’Looks like I’m slacking off as a bodyguard. I took ten million RMB from the guy, but here I am, treating Dongfang Yuan like this.’

’It’s fine, it’s fine. I just have to make sure he stays alive,’ Tu Xiao’an reassured himself.

Sitting down on a sofa in the living room, Tu Xiao’an looked at the Azure Owl, which was once again diligently preening its Nine Colored Feathers. "You’re done evolving," he said. "I should send you back."

"No! If I go back, I’ll have to go back to pecking at rice!"

The Azure Owl made it clear that it had already evolved into a Super level Creature. Having to go back to pecking rice was just too degrading.

But even though the Azure Owl was now a Rank Two Spirit Monster, it still wasn’t of much use to Tu Xiao’an. Still, he could keep it around to show off. It was pretty impressive-looking, after all.

’Oh well,’ he thought. ’I’ll just consider this a little vacation for it.’

Early in the morning, with nothing better to do, Tu Xiao’an opened the System Mall and started browsing, much like someone scrolling through an online store.

’Maybe I should get myself a weapon,’ he thought. ’I’m very strong with my three Elemental Attribute Abilities, but using them at the drop of a hat is just too conspicuous.’

’Especially here at the Ancient Academy.’

’With a weapon, my attack options would be more varied, too.’

He realized he’d never browsed the Weapon or Cultivation Technique interfaces before. Cultivation Techniques were useless to him right now, as his current body was illusory and couldn’t be used for Cultivation. As for weapons, he just hadn’t paid them much attention.

His Elemental Attribute Abilities alone were explosively powerful, so it never seemed like he needed a weapon.

’But that line of thinking is too reliant on my Elemental Abilities. Now that I think about it, having a powerful weapon on hand is a must.’

He entered the Weapon Interface.

Instantly, a variety of detailed weapon classifications appeared on the virtual screen. There were four main categories: Swords, Sabers, Polearms, and Hidden Weapons.

The sword, one of the ancient weapons, is classified as a "short weapon" and has long been praised as the "Monarch of a Hundred Weapons."

Ancient swords were made of metal. They were long and straight, with a pointed tip, a short hilt, and two sharp edges. They were also one of the most common types of weapons.

’It seems like all the good guys use swords,’ he mused. ’It gives them that air of righteous dignity.’

Tu Xiao’an clicked on the "Swords" category to see what kind of Treasure Swords the system had to offer.

The moment he clicked it, he was stunned.

Golden Snake Sword: A sword with a strange shape that shines with a brilliant golden light. Its body looks as if it were formed from a coiled snake. Price: 50,000,000 RMB.

Fire Qilin Sword: An evil god among swords. The Scale Armor on the blade can generate an incredible power. Price: 10,000,000 RMB.

Heaven Swaying Sword: Incomparably sharp, it cuts through iron as if it were mud. "When the Heaven Swaying Sword is not drawn, who can dare to contend?" An Immortal Divine Weapon (comes with its own Sword Qi). Price: 1,000,000,000 RMB.

...

There was an overwhelming number of swords. Tu Xiao’an glanced at a few from the top of the list; they were all Divine Weapons from various wuxia novels.

These swords all came from different wuxia novels, so it was hard to say which was stronger. The system simply ranked them by its own pricing.

But after a glance, his excitement cooled. It wasn’t about the price itself, but... ’What’s the deal with the RMB listed at the end?’

’Don’t tell me I have to use real RMB to buy things in the Weapon Interface, not Faith Points?’

System: "Purchases in the Creature Bloodline and Item interfaces use Faith Points. Purchases in the Weapon and Cultivation Technique interfaces require RMB."

’What the hell? There’s a distinction like that?’

In other words, if he wanted to buy the Heaven Swaying Sword, he’d need to spend a billion?

A hundred million didn’t seem that expensive for an Immortal Divine Weapon, but the sudden switch to RMB was still a bit hard for Tu Xiao’an to swallow.

However, the swords listed were all astronomically priced. Even the cheapest one cost several million.

After getting over the ridiculous fact that he had to use RMB, Tu Xiao’an clicked on the "Sabers" category.

The saber, one of the "Eighteen Arms," is counted among the nine short and nine long weapons, and is chief among the nine short.

Cold Moon Treasure Saber: The hilt is inlaid with gold and silver threads forming the shape of a crescent moon. When drawn from its sheath, the blade glimmers with a cold, flickering light. Price: 50,000,000 RMB.

Snow Drinking Mad Saber: The coldest object in the world. The blade is three-foot-seven, with a flawless edge (comes with its own Sword Qi). Price: 100,000,000 RMB.

Dragon Slayer Saber: Forged from the Profound Iron Heavy Sword. "Command the world, and none dare disobey." An Immortal Divine Weapon (comes with its own Sword Qi). Price: 1,000,000,000 RMB.

...

For Tu Xiao’an, if he was going to buy a weapon, he wanted the best one. He gave both the swords and sabers a cursory glance.

He ignored the Polearms option entirely and instead clicked on "Hidden Weapons."

Small, concealable weapons suited Tu Xiao’an best. Hidden and Formless, they could deliver a fatal strike in an instant.

Most importantly, Tu Xiao’an had powerful Consciousness Power, which was perfect for controlling these kinds of small, hidden weapons.

Embroidery Needle (Property of Dongfang Bubai): Exceedingly sharp, capable of taking a life from a great distance. Price: 10,000 RMB per needle.

’Huh... They even have Embroidery Needles?’

As the saying goes, the power of a Divine Weapon lies not in the weapon itself, but in the one who wields it. Dongfang Bubai used an embroidery needle to achieve invincibility, leaving even the Nine Swords of Dugu and the Star Absorption Technique utterly helpless.

’But ten thousand for a simple embroidery needle? That’s ridiculous. I could just buy one at a variety store.’

’Even if it’s Dongfang Bubai’s needle, it looks like his—or her—needles were just the ordinary kind.’

’I’ll pass...’

Thunder Fire Bomb: Contains powerful explosives. Launched with great force for devastating power. Price: 1,000,000 RMB each.

Xiaoli Flying Knife: The blade is sharp, the edge as thin as paper. Its point is always true, and it never misses its mark. Incomparably sharp. Price: 10,000,000 RMB per knife.

...

’The System’s Weapon Interface really has everything,’ he thought. ’It even has the Xiaoli Flying Knife. I like this one.’

’A single Xiaoli Flying Knife costs ten million. What an astronomical price! My entire net worth right now is only around ten million.’

’And that’s from the fat kid’s bodyguard fee.’

Tu Xiao’an realized that if he had to use RMB for these purchases, he really couldn’t afford anything at the moment.

’Buy one Xiaoli Flying Knife, and then a few embroidery needles?’

’My three hundred million hasn’t even arrived yet.’

After a quick browse, Tu Xiao’an had a good grasp of the situation. The shop had every legendary weapon from the wuxia world imaginable. As long as he had the money, he could buy them. The thought was simply exhilarating.

He had already made his choice. He exited the Weapon Interface and decided to wait for the Bull Demon King’s three hundred million to arrive before making a purchase.

Unable to stop thinking about the Divine Weapons in the mall, Tu Xiao’an decided to call the Bull Demon King and tell that bull to hurry things up.

Three hundred million was an amount that required going to the bank; it couldn’t be transferred directly.

After the phone call to hurry him along, Tu Xiao’an thought for a moment and re-entered the Weapon Interface to take a closer look, wanting to ensure he bought the most suitable weapon for himself.

But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that even if the three hundred million arrived, there were still many weapons he couldn’t afford. The Heaven Swaying Sword and Dragon Slayer Saber, for instance, were a billion each, and many others cost several hundred million.

When he put it that way, three hundred million suddenly didn’t seem like such an astronomical figure. It could be spent in a flash.