Xiao Jie interjected, "By the way, Elder Bao, I’d like to buy some items from your sect, would that be alright?"
Everyone exited the back hall, but Xiao Jie didn’t rush to leave and started wandering around.
The others, unclear about his intentions, followed him aimlessly.
"Feng, what are you looking for?"
"A reputation quartermaster."
In the games Xiao Jie had previously played, factions that could have their reputation boosted usually offered special benefits as the reputation grew.
The most common design was a reputation quartermaster who would sell the special products of the faction once you reached a certain reputation level.
These included equipment, materials, mounts, pets, and formulas.
According to Xiao Jie’s guess, this game should operate in much the same way.
After some searching, Xiao Jie indeed found an ’Elder’ outside a storeroom.
Right-clicking the elder’s avatar, it indeed displayed merchant attributes.
"This elder, I would like to purchase some of your sect’s specialty products, may I make a transaction?"
The Elder nodded, "Of course, our Five Immortals Sect sells various talismans that can exorcize evil spirits and keep disaster at bay. They are very effective. You might want to have a look, my friend."
Immediately, a product list popped up in front of Xiao Jie.
The top items were all amulets made from bones, feathers, teeth, and fur, purchasable at neutral reputation.
Wolf Tooth Talisman—Agility +1, slightly increases rolling distance. Price 20 taels.
Snake Eye Talisman—Perception +1, slightly increases toxin resistance. Price 20 taels.
Tiger Bone Talisman—Strength +2, slightly enhances reducing resilience effect. Price 40 taels.
Eagle Feather Talisman...
Xiao Jie observed them and found the cost-performance ratio not so high: the additions to attributes were too low and the prices not cheap.
They were far inferior to the accessories he was currently wearing.
The second row was various green-rated equipment, like Bear Skin War Coats, Wolf Skin Robes, Demon Bone Staffs.
These required a friendly reputation level to purchase and were also expensive.
Since Xiao Jie was from a Physical Profession, these were of no use to him.
The third row required a respected reputation level to purchase, and better items started from here.
But the prices were even more exorbitant...
Xiao Jie glanced through and his gaze fixed on one item.
[Black Rosewood Incense (Consumable)
Item Introduction: Incense made of top-grade black rosewood for ritualistic prayers; the ethereal smoke is said to communicate with the spirits and convey human faith to the departed ancestors, seeking their protection and blessing. Incense made from black rosewood is indeed the finest of fragrances and through specific rituals, one might even communicate with the legendary immortals.]
What a great item, this incense is even a level higher than what I used before!
However, one piece costs 10 taels of silver, and there’s a limit of three per purchase...
Well, three it is... can’t afford more anyway.
Xiao Jie roughly knew how to use it: just go to the corresponding shrines or temples and pray. Since one could ask ancestral spirits for buffs, it was probable one could also ask immortals and spirits for buffs.
Who knows, it might even trigger a quest or something, definitely couldn’t miss out.
Xiao Jie spent 30 taels of silver to buy three sticks of incense, draining his account once more.
He had nothing else to buy. Although a respected reputation could purchase many nice things, the prices were steep.
Might as well go to the auction house.
Everyone exited the gate of the Five Immortals Sect and came outside.
Haoye Xinghe earnestly offered his thanks, "Feng... I really don’t know what to say, gratitude is too big for words, if you need anything in the future, just ask, rain or shine..."
He didn’t continue, perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed as he thought that given his low stature, such statements may seem empty.
The kindness Xiao Jie showed him was extraordinary; saving him in the lake and now getting him into the Inner Sect Disciples.
Although Haoye Xinghe was a bit slow, he wasn’t ungrateful.
Xiao Jie didn’t really take it seriously. Saving someone or getting someone into the inner sect, it was all done conveniently, he didn’t go out of his way to help, but since it was no trouble, it was done, and Haoye Xinghe was just a Level 7 minor character.
He really didn’t expect anything in return.
"Don’t take it too much to heart. I did it also because of your brother. We are leaving tomorrow, and you’ll be here learning spells on your own. Take good care of yourself, watch out when leveling up since we won’t be around, don’t die out there, and cozy up to the NPCS in the sect.
This game’s freedom is huge, getting on the NPCs’ good side can be very beneficial."
I Want to Be Immortal also shared some experience advice: "Also, make sure to do any tasks; what Bao Shaqing mentioned about contribution probably referred to sect contribution points. They are very useful for learning skills and changing equipment in the future."
"I will! I’m going to get some tasks from the elders right now!"
Watching Haoye Xinghe disappear into the gate of the Five Immortals Sect.
The four then left the Five Immortals Sect.
Reaching the path outside the valley, Hidden Dragon Do Not Use said seriously, "Brother Sui Feng—thank you."
"Don’t mention it, we’re in the same guild, so what do you think, wasn’t I worth the core member slot?"
"Indeed worth the ticket price," Hidden Dragon Do Not Use sincerely replied.
"Next, we’re heading to Jumu City, are you coming along?"
"I would like to, but I dare not ask."