292 Chapter Ninety Two - We visit the Points Pavilion (2/2)

Deciding that they were not yet done, they headed to the third floor, Jin Li lost ten points this time and Leon was surprised to discover that his two lesser variant pills were available on this floor.  He couldn't help but to glance up at the ceiling wondering if the stronger variants could be found somewhere above this floor.  Admittedly, he didn't make them often and that was on Teacher Sagi's request.  So perhaps they were on a floor that was quite high?

This time, the nature of the pills and potions changed to those with specific natures rather than the general ability of common pills, so items like Fire Water Tonic, which was a salve meant to cure frostbite and the Seven Steps pill could be found here.  There were also some cosmetic pills and potions, which a few girls and a couple of boys were excitedly glancing over.

”It's been ages since the peach blossom balm was in stock!” One girl chattered to her close friends.

”I'm here for the shimmering pearl pills, how about you?” Another student mentioned.

Ores had been replaced with small gemstones, common animal leathers replaced with common beast skins and paper talismans were joined by paper inscriptions.

Jin Li pointed at one randomly as he explained; ”One places this upon an ordinary weapon to gain a small, temporary advantage.  They can also be used on armour and clothings.  Of course, they will never be as good as inscriptions forged directly onto the weapon or armour.”

”Ah, but being temporary means that one can see which inscription fits the user's needs best!” One student overheard them and decided to add his own point of view.

”Inefficient,” Jin Li spat in reply.

”You're not wrong,” the other student's friend chuckled.  ”Testing this and that, time consuming not to mention expensive.  However, if one can't afford an enchanted weapon, it is not wrong to purchase a paper inscription to add a minor amount of strength for dangerous times.  It could mean the difference between life and death after all.”  Jin Li gave this point a curt nod; he didn't disagree with this person's thoughts.

The couple hesitated before finally deciding to venture up one more flight of steps; Leon was quite tired, while Jin Li was considering the loss of his points.  Bragging about excess points was one thing, acknowledging the reality of the situation were quite different.  It was not that he hadn't the ability to gain points, moreover that he'd slacked off somewhat from the effort; he'd rather spend the time he wasn't training and cultivating enjoying the company of his small alchemist.  Thus he couldn't help the twitch in the corner of his eye as this time he had to endure the loss of twenty points as they entered the fourth floor.

It seemed to be worth it though, from the quality and selection of pills to the weapons and other things, they were much more to Jin Li's standards of use.  Although he preferred to use his small alchemist's things, he couldn't deny that his cultivation was at a point that a certain range of Leon's pills were of no use to him now. Of course, he wouldn't be able to consume these white spiritual pills until his cultivation had stabilised either, but the Tranquil Mind Pill was a welcomed thing to with that issue.  He still looked down upon the weapons, however there was a belt made of beast hide that had been inscribed with a minor defensive pattern that looked interesting; none of his garments had such quality so it would be good to reduce the bruises that formed in his bouts with Bowyer... he glanced down at his bangle in thought then black lines appeared on his face.

With the cost of entering these floors plus the purchasing that pill, he could no longer afford it.