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The cost of restoring the courtyard was an extravagant seven Spirit Coins because Yan Xiaobao insisted she swear a blood contract to never reveal that she had worked for him. However, he found the money well spent.
The next day, he purchased several target dummies crafted by a Master with Metal and Wood elemental affinities.
These target dummies were shaped like humans, adorned with inscriptions that gave them various functionalities. One was stationary, allowing cultivators to strike it repeatedly, repairing itself after each hit.
The second option activated another inscription, causing the target dummy to react to attacks. It lacked Qi but possessed enough capabilities to evade assaults.
The creation of the dummies and inscriptions was achieved through Metal Affinity, while Wood Affinity was used for their continuous self-repair.
These dummies were undoubtedly worth their weight in Gold, though each came at the steep price of five hundred Gold Coins.
