“Paint…” Qianye intended to listen to what Yin Qiqi had to say. Making exorbitant demands was the style of the aristocracy, but it wasn’t quite hers.

Yet her first words immediately set Qianye back. “Without our paint, this armor won’t be as outstanding. Additionally, we own the rights to this design, so you can’t use it without our permission.”

Qianye studied the design repeatedly. He couldn’t use it without permission? This armor was just a prototype idea, no more than a design concept to be frank. Naturally, a concept could be realized, but the key was the paint.

Qianye believed that the effects of the holy-tree sap were much greater than the paint.

“What do you guys want?” Qianye’s time was limited, so he had no intention of beating around the bush.

“The price of the paint will take up over half of the quoted price. Additionally, you have to ensure a steady supply of wood and holy-tree sap.”

This meant that the wood and holy-tree sap combined were valued less than this so-called mysterious paint.

Qianye was indifferent. “What are the...