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The bottom of this item is made of a unique blend of porcelain and gold, crafted using a long-lost technique! This treasure exists only within the palace, and has long been out of print in later generations.
Su Qianxue has brought out all the treasures cherished by her father, the emperor. Just this one Eight Treasure Glazed Vase is worth an immense fortune, enough to exchange for hundreds of thousands of taels of gold. However, at present, gold and silver are nearly useless; due to continuous warfare, the supplies that can be purchased with gold and silver are extremely scarce, and one cannot even buy Fire Axes or Eight-Sided Han Swords.
When Jiang Han saw this treasure, he understood that its value surpassed even that of the exquisite White Jade Sword. He nodded and said, "We can use this item to exchange for what you desire. However, since this item is so precious, I will additionally offer you one thousand Fire Axes and one thousand Eight-Sided Han Swords as part of the deal."
"Really? Is that true?" Su Qianxue and Piao Xue looked at Jiang Han in shock. They knew just how formidable the Eight-Sided Han Sword and Fire Axe were. They had originally thought that the Eight Treasure Glazed Vase could secure them two thousand Eight-Sided Han Swords, which would have been impressive enough to organize a two-thousand-strong elite army for Wan Dajun. Yet now, with just a few words from Jiang Han, they were looking at two thousand Fire Axes and four thousand Eight-Sided Han Swords—enough to form six thousand elite troops!
If this were truly the case, Su Qianxue believed it wouldn't be long before she no longer had to look to Langya Prince for approval; at least she could intimidate him somewhat and gain a bit of authority for herself.
"Of course! Consider it my gift to you!" Jiang Han replied with a calm smile. After all, such matters require a steady flow over time.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Jiang!" Su Qianxue and Piao Xue simultaneously bowed to Jiang Han, their eyes sparkling with joy that they could hardly conceal.
Jiang Han remained composed, seemingly unfazed by their gratitude. In reality, he knew that if this Eight Treasure Glazed Vase were put up for auction, it could fetch at least several billion. As for the two thousand Fire Axes, even if purchased in bulk with an extended handle, they would cost no more than one hundred each—totaling just one hundred thousand! The Eight-Sided Han Sword would cost eighty each; four thousand would only amount to three hundred thousand!
Exchanging fifty thousand worth of goods for several billion made Jiang Han feel like he was getting quite a deal. He smiled lightly for a moment before noticing Su Qianxue's respectful demeanor and seeing the female guards approaching with armor!
Bang! Bang!
With two strikes, the Fire Axe and the Eight-Sided Han Sword each cleaved into two sets of ordinary Heavy Armor. These sets of Heavy Armor weighed fifty pounds each. The armor struck by the Fire Axe was sliced through completely; the outer iron plating, the inner leather armor, the chainmail beneath, and even the silk garment inside were all severed. Everyone present, except for Jiang Han, displayed expressions of shock.
The so-called three-layer Heavy Armor consisted of an outer layer designed to withstand sword strikes. However, there was no doubt that the iron plates and armor of this era could not match the hardness of the Fire Axe, which cut through them effortlessly. The leather armor was meant to absorb blunt force attacks, but it too had been sliced open. The inner chainmail, intended to defend against arrows, was similarly cleaved apart. The innermost silk garment served as the final line of defense against arrows, its density preventing arrowheads from penetrating too deeply into the body.
This was royal armor! How could it be cut through so easily? Piao Xue was utterly astonished. Despite having considered many times that Shopkeeper Jiang's weapons could potentially breach armor, witnessing it firsthand left her unable to suppress her shock.
Su Qianxue turned to examine the armor that had been cut by the Eight-Sided Han Sword and found it similarly shattered, leaving her in disbelief. When she looked at Jiang Han, she felt as if she were not gazing at a mere shopkeeper but rather at a legend of the world.
"Your armor here is quite remarkable! If you need any, I can sell you some," Jiang Han said. "It's all armor that cannot be breached by weapons like the Eight-Sided Han Sword or Fire Axe. However, I don’t have much in terms of iron plates, leather armor, or chainmail."
"In this world, there are many enthusiasts for armor; they can even have custom pieces made for them. The hardness of steel in our world is far superior to that here."
"Is that true?" Jiang Xian exclaimed. "If you can really sell me armor, then you would be our great benefactor!"
Su Qianxue trembled slightly with excitement, feeling an immense gratitude towards Jiang Han. She struggled to think of how she might repay him.
Piao Xue took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Han, her voice trembling slightly as she asked, "Do you mean to say that you can sell us a lot of armor—all of which cannot be breached by weapons like the Fire Axe?"
She nodded at Jiang Han, taking a deep breath as the world spun around her; happiness had come too quickly.
"Although I don't know what you need these for, you must be of royal blood," Jiang Han said with a light chuckle. "Rest assured, if you are to confront Langya Prince, I can stand behind you as support for both of you beautiful ladies."
After expressing her gratitude to Jiang Han, Su Qianxue waved her hand again, and the Female Guard stepped forward, carrying a treasure!
She took out the item and introduced it as the Ocean Heart Necklace, made of one hundred and eight blue sapphires, the largest of which weighed two carats—a rare gem indeed.
When Jiang Han laid eyes on the Ocean Heart, he was instantly taken aback! So many sapphires, especially that two-carat sapphire—it was worth over a hundred carats in total. This necklace would undoubtedly fetch a staggering price of one billion at an auction.
"I can prepare six thousand sets of armor for you!" Jiang Han offered. "However, these armors will be made from raw materials—iron plates and cowhide ropes—so you'll need to assemble the pieces yourselves. But I assure you, these cowhide ropes and armor plates are of the finest quality; you won't find better anywhere in the world."
Now it was Su Qianxue's turn to be astonished; she never expected that this single necklace could be exchanged for six thousand sets of armor. Even if they were just raw materials, skilled workers could assemble a set of armor in two days.
With this, she thought, I no longer need to fear Langya Prince. "By the way, how long will it take for these weapons and armor to arrive?" Su Qianxue asked earnestly.
"Five days!" Jiang Han replied. "In five days, at my shop, I'll bring you to collect them."
"Thank you so much!" Su Qianxue exclaimed excitedly.
Inside Langya Wangfu, Langya Prince scrutinized Che Chengyun with an unhappy expression. "I've heard about your recent actions; it's utterly embarrassing. You are no longer worthy of being the heir to this royal residence!"
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