"For a first-rank Cloud Mist Array Plate, the market price is ten spirit stones. However, the cost is only one blank Array Plate made from the trunk of a Mist Willow tree, a plate of Mist Willow tree juice, and the wear-and-tear of the carving knife, which adds up to less than one spirit stone."
"The profit margin is huge.
However, considering the failure rate and the energy expenditure of a novice Array Master, they might not even be able to recoup their costs."
"It's really no wonder that it's a profession at the top tiers of disdain, with so much money needing to be burnt just to get started.
But for me, I don't have to worry about that.
However, Array Plates are not consumables like talismans; once the market is saturated, the prices will drop."
"At that time, I'll have to sell them at a low price to those big shops, and the profit margin will shrink even further. Still, at least there is some money to be made.
