Chapter 64: Can My Iron Cloth Shirt Be Compared to Ordinary Martial Arts?

Jiang Changkong hadn’t expected Chen Hua to be so straightforward.

The two teachers were also visibly moved, not mentioning anything about asking for his martial arts techniques, only urging him to cultivate diligently.

However, Fang Chenggong’s eyes flickered: “A martial art forged with such dedication should be showcased even more.

Let the world know the wisdom of our ancestors, and let the Jiang family ancestors’ names be passed down through the ages, so as not to betray the efforts of our forebears.”

“Teacher Fang makes an excellent point.”

Before the three could speak, Jiang Changkong quickly interjected: “My Jiang family ancestors were selfless, great, and devoted themselves to researching martial arts, all in order to enhance human strength and exterminate the Star Demons.”

Fang Chenggong said admiringly, “The Jiang family’s noble righteousness is something we deeply respect.”

Chen Hua and the two teachers rolled their eyes—his ancestors lived in peaceful times back then, so how could there have been Star Demons?

But later ancestors might have had such thoughts, so they also showed expressions of admiration.

“So, I’ve always intended to offer this martial art freely for the world to cultivate,” Jiang Changkong said solemnly.

“Changkong.” Chen Hua and the other three were shaken, and even Fang Chenggong looked astonished.

Jiang Changkong continued, “However, this is, after all, the hard work of my Jiang family ancestors. Offering it for free would imply it’s worthless, wouldn’t it?

Such an insult to our ancestors is something I, Changkong, cannot do. So, here’s the problem.”

“What problem?”

“How many Star Stones are you offering?”

The four: “…”

After all that talk, you just want Star Stones?

“Well, didn’t we just give you a pile of Star Stones?” Chen Hua frowned. “You won’t be able to use that many anyway.”

Jiang Changkong curled his lip. “I’ve used them all up. Didn’t you notice I’ve reached the Star Sea Level?”

“Star Sea Level?”

The four were stunned and only then carefully examined Jiang Changkong.

Earlier, they had been too focused on his martial arts to notice that this guy had already reached the Star Sea Level.

Sensing his powerful aura, Chen Hua asked doubtfully, “Mid Star Sea Stage?”

“Early stage. It’s just that my foundation is solid, comparable to the Mid Star Sea Stage. Don’t dwell on the details.”

Jiang Changkong glossed over it. His thick Star Power was hard to conceal, so he could only claim a solid foundation. “For my ancestors’ hard work, I can only offer Iron Shirt. How about a few thousand third-tier Star Stones? Preferably mid-grade or higher.”

Chen Hua pondered, “To what extent has your Iron Shirt been developed?”

Jiang Changkong replied, “Star Sea Level.”

“Star Sea Level, and you dare ask for thousands of mid-grade third-tier Star Stones?”

The vice-principal and the three teachers exploded simultaneously. Even asking for the moon wouldn’t be this outrageous.

“This is my great-great—”

Chen Hua cut him off directly, “Enough with the ‘greats.’ Be realistic.”

Fang Chenggong chimed in, “Generally, low-grade top-tier ones only cost six hundred third-tier low-grade Star Stones.”

“Is my Iron Shirt comparable to ordinary martial arts?”

Jiang Changkong said proudly, “Star Demons of the same level can’t harm me in the slightest. Can ordinary martial arts of the same level compare?”

Chen Hua and the three teachers fell silent. Jiang Changkong was right.

Jiang Changkong’s Iron Shirt allowed him to move freely among Star Demon hordes without a scratch.

Facing hundreds of Star Demons attacking him, he remained unscathed, even breaking their teeth and claws.

This could truly be called a divine technique!

Chen Hua said slowly, “Eight hundred third-tier low-grade ones.”

“A thousand, top-grade.”

“The door is over there. See yourself out.”

“Ahem, we can continue negotiating.”

Jiang Changkong’s lips twitched. This vice-principal really didn’t know how to do business.

Last time was the same, he didn’t even haggle with you—agree and it’s done, disagree and that’s it.

This guy is absolutely sincere.

Eight hundred low-grade third-tier Star Stones, which amounts to eighty thousand Essence.

It’s a lot, but he’s currently cultivating four martial arts.

Divided evenly, it would only get him to the late Star Sea Stage, and when it comes to reaching perfection, he’ll definitely need even more.

The other teachers also looked displeased; the price offered showed no sincerity at all.

Jiang Changkong asked, “Then how much can you offer?”

Chen Hua said somewhat angrily, “At most eight hundred low-grade third-tier ones, not a single one more.”

The three teachers nodded, indicating that was all they could offer.

“Add another two hundred mid-grade third-tier ones.”

Jiang Changkong subtly glanced at Fang Chenggong. Since they wanted it, they’d have to bleed a little more.

The four of them flatly refused: “No way!”

“Then there’s nothing to discuss. I’m offering the hard work of my Jiang family ancestors, and if you’re not sincere, then forget it.

The efforts of my Jiang family ancestors cannot be sold cheaply. Even at this price, I already feel ashamed before my forebears!”

Jiang Changkong snorted coldly, stood up, and turned to leave.

“Wait, two hundred mid-grade third-tier ones is indeed a bit too much.”

Fang Chenggong quickly stopped him. Having negotiated this far, they couldn’t possibly not obtain the Iron Cloth Shirt.

Jiang Changkong stopped but just looked at them without speaking.

Fang Chenggong personally stood up, pulled Jiang Changkong back to sit down, and earnestly tried to persuade him: “We’re doing this for the school, and the school isn’t well-off either…”

Jiang Changkong remained expressionless. And I am?

How could they expect to obtain the martial art without bleeding a little?

Fang Chenggong continued persuading, while Jiang Changkong sipped his tea, acting as if he heard nothing.

Chen Hua and the other two couldn’t bear to watch any longer, their faces somewhat awkward.

After trying to persuade him for a long time and seeing Jiang Changkong unmoved, Fang Chenggong gritted his teeth and said:

“How about this: the school will give one hundred mid-grade third-tier ones, and I’ll bleed a little extra and compensate you with fifty more.”

Jiang Changkong frowned but still didn’t speak.

“This is all I can offer. If it’s not enough, then forget it,” Fang Chenggong said gravely.

Chen Hua and the two teachers looked surprised, not expecting Fang Chenggong to voluntarily offer fifty more.

“Fine, I’m not someone who cares too much about profit either. Let’s settle on that.”

Jiang Changkong sighed lightly. Seeing that he couldn’t squeeze out any more, he agreed.

As for Chen Hua and the other two honest folks, he wouldn’t take advantage of them—pushing too far would only earn their resentment.

His original intention was just to bleed Fang Chenggong a bit.

He wrote down the Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique and handed it to Chen Hua, only omitting the Power Runes and modifying it to say that after mastery, one’s strength would greatly increase.

Jiang Changkong carried the Star Stones and made a quick exit. First, he went to the small cabin, but Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue were still in seclusion, so he took the Star Stones home.

One hundred and ten thousand Essence!

The school really is rich. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to sell for a good price next time.

Once they cultivate and find that the martial art isn’t as strong as they imagined, they won’t be foolish enough to buy it again.

First, he’d focus on bringing all four martial arts to minor mastery.

The Star Power in his body, along with his strength, increased once again.

Although it wasn’t the Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique, the improvement in his strength also slightly enhanced his Power Runes.

His five senses naturally became even sharper, and his Star Power grew so robust it was almost unbelievable. With another fifteen consecutive strikes, he could clear the way using just the Three Blades Without Trace.

Jiang Changkong: Mid Star Sea Stage

Low-grade Superior Martial Arts:

Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique: Minor Mastery 8000/8000

Tai Chi Fist Scripture: Minor Mastery 8000/8000

Three Blades Without Trace: Minor Mastery 8000/8000

Blazing Fire Technique: Minor Mastery 8000/8000

Essence: 105735.7

There are still over a hundred thousand units of Essence, which seems like a lot.

But calculated at four times the cost, it’s not enough to fully upgrade four martial arts to Major Mastery.

“With my current strength, I shouldn’t fear anyone at the Star Sea Stage, unless they gang up on me or use firearms.”

Jiang Changkong pondered. If they ganged up on him, it would likely take several Star Sea Peak experts to defeat him.

But firearms were a different matter. He had seen third-tier low-grade Starlight Force Bombs before, and their power was slightly stronger than a full-force burst from an Early Star Sea Stage Martial Artist.

Third-tier high-grade and top-grade Starlight Force Bombs—Lu Wuhai and Cao Ye probably couldn’t obtain those.

If there were many third-tier low-grade or mid-grade bombs, their combined power would multiply, unlike the effect of simply increasing the number of Martial Artists.

“I’ll keep the Essence for now and upgrade the Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique if necessary.”

Having made his decision, Jiang Changkong changed his clothes again and headed to the Martial Market. It was time to see what Lu Wuhai had in store for him.