In Richard's opinion, five hundred low-grade crystal coins are really not expensive. It not only satisfies Pandora's small wish, but also conveniently gets a book or half a book of niche literature, which is totally acceptable.
Additionally, this can convey a little goodwill to the other party and lay the groundwork for the upcoming transaction.
Compared to the failed cultivation of the Magic Wand Vine, he is actually more interested in what the other party mentioned about blood magic.
Blood magic is an extremely rare and niche series of spells within the category of transformative spells, which is currently the focus of his research.
