The two exchanged a few more pleasantries. Under Manager Wang's subtle probing, Zhang Yan casually talked about many past events concerning Elder Yue, which made Manager Wang feel even more reassured. His demeanor grew increasingly amiable, and finally, the conversation shifted to the golden plate.
"I might as well speak plainly to Daoist Yue. When forging this item, I used no fewer than a thousand Spiritual Shells. However, aside from capturing Thunder Radiance and extracting medicinal substances, it serves no other purpose. Once the Thunder Radiance passes through it, the item becomes useless. If Daoist Yue were to purchase it, I believe it would not be worth the investment."
Zhang Yan, though indifferent toward the thousands of Spiritual Shells, agreed with this assessment. He also wanted to discern Manager Wang's true intention in inviting him here and followed his lead, saying, "Then, what does Manager Wang propose?"
