Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 2094 - 423: Successful Counter-Strategy 1

Mr. Han appeared to have foreseen Wang Yue's response. Flashing a faint smile, he remarked, "I’m not certain if your words ring true. Yet, when this martial art technique was first retrieved from the secret realm, it bore that very name."

"Then why does it only include the initial three moves? What happened to the remaining ones?" Wang Yue pressed further.

Mr. Han shook his head slowly. "I have no idea. The manual we acquired in the secret realm came with just these moves. The later sections might be hidden in different secret realms, or perhaps another person has claimed them already. Regardless, Lingyun Pavilion has heard nothing about it."

"Alright," Wang Yue agreed with a nod, then flipped open the booklet.

The booklet, cover included, totaled merely ten pages. Beyond the front cover, each set of three pages detailed a single move. Lacking even a rear cover, it was obvious this was the authentic original of the martial art technique.

After all, being incomplete and impossible to cultivate, the technique held zero worth for copying. Yet, offloading it cheaply was out of the question. Only now had he encountered a buyer like Wang Yue, willing to pay a premium for it.

Not just did the title of this martial art technique echo the comic from centuries past, but its maneuvers matched precisely too. The opening three moves went by "Seizing the Wind and Shadow," "Sturdy Grass in the Wind," and "Violent Storm."

As Wang Yue's cultivation advanced, his grasp of martial arts deepened swiftly as well. Thus, a mere skim left him thrilled.

Were it not for the strict demand on vital energy purity that barred him from cultivating it, others would have snatched it up ages ago. Its value would have soared at least tenfold beyond a standard lower-tier heavenly-grade martial art technique.

This went beyond a basic martial art technique; it fused lightness skills, footwork, and strikes into a full-fledged system.

Its standout trait lay in blistering speed paired with overwhelming might.

Above all, the martial art technique's potency knew no bounds. Much like Wang Yue's "Level 8 Violent Storm," the purer his vital energy, the more devastating the force it released, and the swifter its execution.

Mr. Han's stated need for tenfold vital energy purity served only as the bare minimum to begin.

Boasting forty-five times the vital energy purity of a typical martial artist, he could elevate this lower-tier heavenly-grade martial art technique to rival mid-tier or even high-tier heavenly-grade levels.

Furthermore, this martial art technique aligned perfectly with Wang Yue's vision for "Instant Netherworld Kill."

To sum it up, this technique, unattainable for most, felt custom-crafted just for him.

Though elation surged within him, Wang Yue masked it with a look of regret and inquired, "Is a return possible?"

"Apologies, but sales of martial arts techniques are final and non-returnable. That said, our shop can repurchase this martial art technique at a fair value," Mr. Han answered promptly. Evidently, this routine was familiar to him.

Wang Yue found himself at a loss for words, yet he grasped the reasoning. Skills and martial arts, once studied, could be committed to memory. Permitting returns would basically hand out freebies.

Besides, the duped buyers had little ground to complain. The seller had warned upfront that this martial art lay beyond ordinary mastery. It was the buyers' overconfidence at fault—who else to hold responsible?

Still, Lingyun Pavilion showed some integrity. At minimum, redemption for the martial art remained an option.

By now, Wang Yue realized why no copies of this martial art existed. Buyers would opt to redeem it rather than duplicate it—why bother otherwise?

Having examined it thoroughly, the martial art's details etched themselves into Wang Yue's memory. The manual itself became redundant, so he questioned, "How does the redemption work?"

"It trades for an upper-tier Earth-level martial art or items of matching worth," Mr. Han explained.

It’s downright ruthless, utterly exploitative!

Priced like two full sets of top-tier Earth-grade martial arts techniques for the sale, yet repurchased in moments for merely one upper-tier Earth-grade set. Lingyun Pavilion pocketed massive gains overall.

Even so, despite any frustration, those acquiring the Wind God Leg would likely sell it back anyway.

After all, mastery aside, they’d already memorized everything.

Retaining the manual served no purpose, so swapping it for an upper-tier Earth-grade martial arts technique set made sense.

This setup was a sly trap, compelling compliance despite the obvious deceit.

Wang Yue saw no point in debating it, feigning resignation as he stated, "Very well, I’ll redeem it and take an upper-tier Earth-grade martial arts technique instead."

"What kind of martial arts technique are you interested in, sir?" Mr. Han inquired.

In reality, a twinge of guilt stirred in him toward Wang Yue. Not from the deception itself, but from how his earlier haste might have stirred issues for the youth. Thus, he aimed to make amends for Wang Yue as best he could within his limits.

"Do you have sword techniques?" Wang Yue asked.

He’d secured Wind God Leg for leg maneuvers, and for palm strikes, the Zhang family’s elite Earth-grade "Earth-Shattering Palm" awaited his practice. Plus, he refused to abandon his clan’s inherited Jade-Breaking Palm.

Rather, he intended to weave in Level 8 Great Fury principles. Hence, a weapon-focused martial arts set was what he sought now.

"Sword techniques? Certainly, we do." Mr. Han swiftly drew a slim paper booklet from the nearby shelf and passed it to Wang Yue.

"Nine Sudden Calamities Sword?" Wang Yue’s brow furrowed at the title. "Any alternatives?"

"Nine Sudden Calamities... Such an awful name."

"Why not check this one out," Mr. Han suggested, offering another booklet of comparable design.

"Nine Flying Disasters Sword?" Wang Yue puzzled, "Why do these two martial arts share such close names?"