"It could. As stated in my announcement, dear customer," Lin Mo admitted. "The gear is designed to recycle foreign energy, boosting summoned units and spells by 50% against creatures not native to our realm. The recycled energy can also contribute to the usage of energy. It won't be as draining. If the target of your expedition is crawling with those green-skinned things, perhaps the Celestial Duel Platform can turn the tide. Problem is, it's not a sword, which I know is something pretty difficult for you to accept. You'd have to rethink your approach."
Jiang Jianxin's lips pressed into a thin line, her pride as a sword cultivator warring with her pragmatism.
"I'll… consider it," she said finally, her tone clipped but not dismissive. "For the sect, if not for myself."
