"Actually, I don't know why I even bother explaining. Let me put it like this: You have already tested this treasure. You should have felt its strengths. Its potential is extremely high. It can be cultivated as a life-bound treasure and even upgraded later. It's an exceptionally fine artifact, and you know it. Don't you think it's worth the money?"0

Luo Chen nodded without realizing it. That was precisely why he had been so exhilarated when he returned earlier. The quality of the Moonbreak Wings far surpassed the three enchanted treasures he currently possessed. Even if the Shangshu Cauldron, whether still damaged or fully restored, probably still fell short.1

However, upon further thought, Luo Chen's expression darkened again. Huyan Zhuo was clearly being generous with someone else's resources, using Luo Chen's funds to hone his own craft. He remembered his original request perfectly. All he had requested was a wing-type enchanted treasure that would allow him to use Ninety Thousand Li. The Moonbreak Wings far exceeded that requirement. There was no doubt that part of this came from Huyan Zhuo failing to control the costs, the result of his desire to create a piece of work that satisfied him, not the customer. 3

As Luo Chen's expression shifted, Huyan Zhuo's eyes widened. Obviously, he'd figured out that Luo Chen had figured it out.0

"Oh right, it is still the Frontier War period. A slight rise in prices is normal, right? You should know that the raw materials for your...0