Cao, the shop owner, peeked his head and hurried over with a smile. "Long Team, come over here. We've had years of friendship. Tao, the teacher from the leather workshop, wants one too. His son just obtained a warrior certificate and is about to go on a mission. It's a fatherly concern."

With armor made from Wind Ferret Beast leather, there was at least a better chance of survival in danger.

Long Gan said, "You know the Dragon Expedition Team always takes on the most perilous missions, risking our lives. If we had a few more sets of armor, a few lives could be saved each time."

Zhou You interjected as they argued, "Um... this Wind Ferret Beast is relatively sturdy, but it's not difficult to capture alive. How many do you need?"

The gazes of everyone landed on him simultaneously, and they asked skeptically, "Do you have more?"

Shao Qi understood Zhou You's intention and answered on his behalf, "We'll be venturing into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range soon. If we come across any, we'll bring them back for you."

He hadn't gone back to retrieve his heartstone yet. Now that he knew Zhou You was powerful, he naturally intended to bring him along.

Long Gan scrutinized the two youths before him. "Alright, I'll pay two hundred points for one undamaged piece of leather. But it must be intact. If you can capture them alive, two hundred and fifty points for one Wind Ferret Beast. Sell as many as you have."

Cao chimed in, "This price is quite reasonable. It's ten percent higher than my shop. However, Long Team, don't be too greedy. Leave some for me."

The argument almost escalated into a fight even before they got their hands on the items. It continued until the appraiser exclaimed and picked up an item with a pair of small pliers.

"What's this?" The shop owner couldn't see clearly from afar, but his eyes lit up when he got closer. He took out a wooden box from under the workbench and handed it over, "Quick, put it in here. You're ruining good stuff! How can you casually toss around such a precious White Bat like that?"

This was a very small white bat, pure white without any blemishes, and its eyes were red. It was a vital ingredient for detoxification elixirs, difficult to find and hence quite expensive.

"I don't know where you came across this White Bat, but this one's still a cub, weighing less than five hundred grams. It can't fetch a high price. How about five hundred points? If you can find the lair of this White Bat and obtain more, that's when you can strike it rich." Cao's attitude toward Shao Qi turned respectful. Acquiring such items wasn't merely a matter of luck.

Shao Qi's lips curved slightly. "It's in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range anyway. Cao, if you want, you can send someone to capture them yourself."

Zhou You blinked, recollecting before finally remembering. "This bat... I mean, we picked it up on the way. It looked a bit strange, so we decided to take it."

Shao Qi educated him, "This White Bat is rare, only seen in the south so far. It's a valuable medicinal ingredient."

Identifying the materials one by one took time, and not every item was a treasure. Some had deteriorated due to improper storage, which saddened both the appraiser and Cao. Good materials weren't easy to come by, especially when few exploration teams at Jiangnan Base depended on hunting beasts for a living.

"Look here, there are a total of eighteen items, totaling four thousand nine hundred and eighty points. Let's round it up to five thousand points. Our store is a nationwide chain, offering fair prices to all, so you don't have to worry." Cao handed the tablet to Shao Qi.

Shao Qi double-checked to ensure nothing was omitted before nodding and pointing at Zhou You. "Transfer the points to him."

Zhou You handed over his identity card, and soon received five thousand points. He suddenly went from being penniless to a small fortune.

After swiping the card, Cao turned to Zhou You and said, "Mr. You treats you really well!" Nowadays, men who handed over money to their wives were considered good men.

"He's not..." Zhou You explained helplessly.

For ordinary citizens, several thousand points would be a considerable sum, enough to buy a house and a car in the inner city and lead a decent life. However, for someone like Zhou You, several thousand points wouldn't even buy him a decent knife.

Right next to the Beast Hunting Chronicles was a weapons shop where firearms, ammunition, and cold weapons were abundant. As soon as Zhou You entered, he was overwhelmed by the array of items, wanting everything he laid his eyes on.

"You have a discerning eye, my friend. This knife is named Dragon Slayer, a masterpiece by Master Fan. There are only three in the whole world. One is in the hands of Master Wan from Wan Sword Sect, another is with the military, and this last one is here in our shop. It's our flagship treasure."

Zhou You hadn't anticipated such an impressive background for a single knife. He didn't use knives himself, nor did he know Master Fan. He was merely intrigued by the knife's appearance and inquired about the price. To his astonishment, it cost several tens of thousands of points.

"Are you proficient in knife techniques? This knife has been here for two years, and many customers have shown interest. Obtaining a fine weapon like this requires fate." The attendant's enthusiasm waned as Zhou You's physique didn't suggest a martial artist. She intended to showcase their flagship treasure.

"Then I'm afraid I'm out of luck with this treasure." Zhou You turned around and noticed Shao Qi choosing a dagger. He walked over and asked, "What weapon do you normally use?" He hadn't seen Shao Qi in action yet. Despite his injuries, Shao Qi hadn't practiced during their journey. Zhou You had no idea about his martial skills or style.

"I've used everything. I picked this dagger for you. It's good. Would you like to try it?" Shao Qi handed him a dagger with a leather hilt, somewhat resembling a fish intestine sword—lightweight and sharp, perfect for carrying around.

"How do I try it?" Zhou You asked before seeing the shop assistant push an iron chunk towards him with a smile. "Cutting iron like mud isn't an exaggeration. Today's forging techniques are advanced. This dagger has the highest hardness. You can give it a try."

Zhou You made a casual swipe, and a piece of the iron chunk was sliced off, resembling slicing through tofu. This was without using any internal energy, showcasing the blade's sharpness.

"How much does it cost?" Zhou You was worried the price might be beyond his means. Luckily, after the discount, the dagger was priced at only a thousand points. Without hesitation, he paid.