Chapter 31

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"Given such a generous reward, many disciples at the peak of the Qi Condensation stage in the sect will definitely participate. I'm only at the ninth level of the Qi Condensation stage. Entering like this, isn't it very risky?" Lin Haoming looked at Xie Ruolan, knowing she must have something else to say.

Sure enough, Xie Ruolan smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. To avoid immediate fighting upon entry, the three sects have decided to use a teleportation array. People will be teleported into the mine in groups of three. You won't go alone; I'll find you two more companions. This way, you can take care of each other."

"Hehe, Senior Sister Xie, it seems you've prepared everything before coming to me, right?" Lin Haoming smiled bitterly.

Xie Ruolan didn't deny it, "It's fine if you don't go. I've already given you the benefits you should have received, and it won't cause any heart demons in your cultivation in the future!"

Seeing her unscrupulous attitude, Lin Haoming knew he couldn't do anything about it and sighed, "It's not that I lack confidence. You saw that little monk last time. With his final strength, even three of me wouldn't be his match. Senior Sister, could you lend me your Yin Soul Banner?"

"You're quite daring, but the Yin Soul Banner is impossible to lend. However, I won't let you go to your death. You're smart, and with a bit of life-saving means, even if you can't get in the top few, you still have a chance to secure a Foundation Establishment Pill. Here are two low-grade supreme Earth Escape Talismans. For Qi Condensation cultivators, there are almost no means to restrict such talismans. As long as you're not too stupid, it's like having three lives. If you still die in there, I have nothing more to say!" Xie Ruolan took out two earth-colored talismans radiating with spiritual energy.

Lin Haoming had never seen such supreme escape talismans before and was delighted. He knew Xie Ruolan didn't intend to send him to his death, but she also didn't think he could really make it to the top three, or even the top six.

Escape talismans have always been more valuable than defensive talismans. Low-grade supreme talismans are almost worth a thousand spirit stones each. These two talismans were equivalent to Xie Ruolan giving him two thousand spirit stones, which was indeed generous.

However, compared to the benefits she received, Lin Haoming knew this was just a small amount. He took the talismans and continued to smile, "Senior Sister, just running away isn't a solution. I need some means of protection!"

Xie Ruolan saw him asking for things on his own and thought he was becoming bolder. However, this time the risk was indeed significant, so she took out two talismans and a magical tool, "You used up your Stone Armor Talisman last time. I'll give you two more. This is the Hunkun Umbrella, which can both attack and defend and has some fire resistance. It's a very good upper-grade magical tool."

The Hunkun Umbrella was a magical tool made from the bones and fur of a certain spiritual beast. The ribs were like white jade, crystal clear and smooth, while the surface was red. When held, one could feel a faint fire attribute spiritual energy.

Lin Haoming didn't study it in detail, just looked at it and immediately put it away, then smiled, "Senior Sister, do you have any spiritual beasts or something like that? I think your Purple Spirit Snake is great!"

"Want a spiritual beast? Figure it out yourself. The spirit stone competition starts in three months. Use these three months to figure out how to make yourself stronger! I still have to find other helpers for you, so don't be too greedy." Xie Ruolan saw him being greedy and even eyeing her little Purple Spirit Snake, which made her even bolder.

Seeing Xie Ruolan leave in a huff, Lin Haoming felt unusually comfortable.

Since he started interacting with her, he had always been at her mercy. It was rare to see her upset, and it felt incredibly refreshing.

However, the comfort was only temporary. After the initial relief, Lin Haoming's face turned grim.

Although Xie Ruolan had her reasons, the competition in three months would likely be very bloody.

During the Red Leaf Mountain trip, although he was used as bait, he was basically safe with Xie Ruolan around. Despite being a Qi Condensation cultivator, her strength far exceeded that of ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators, which was astonishing for an 18-year-old woman. Lin Haoming didn't know how she had become so strong over the years, but even hearing that she had killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn't surprise him.

Of course, Lin Haoming didn't lose heart. He had only been in this world for a little over a year, and his status had already changed from the lowest-ranked butcher in the Floating Pagoda Cave to a Lin Shopkeeper envied by outer sect disciples. With the Virtue Pearl in hand, he believed he still had a chance.

For the competition in three months, Lin Haoming felt that besides the preparations Xie Ruolan had made, he needed to do more.

Improving his cultivation in a short time was too difficult, so the best method was to continue unlocking the Virtue Pearl.

Since the incident with Bao Wenliang, Lin Haoming had tasted the sweetness of saving lives. If so, could he continue to work in this direction?

"Senior Brother Lin, there's a person outside named Lin Feiyang. He says he's your old friend and hopes you can give him a discount!" Just as Lin Haoming was thinking about Bao Wenliang, Bao Wenliang himself came in.

Hearing that Lin Feiyang was back, Lin Haoming naturally knew the kid was here to take advantage.

Now, the business was actually managed by Bao Wenliang, and he no longer handled it. However, Lin Feiyang was special, as he managed the waste spirit stone warehouse. Getting a few more medium-grade waste spirit stones would be good.

With this in mind, Lin Haoming went out.

"Shopkeeper Lin, oh! You've also reached the ninth level!" Lin Feiyang greeted Lin Haoming and noticed something new.

Lin Haoming smiled, "Junior Brother Lin, you've also reached the ninth level, haven't you? With your cultivation improved, what do you want to buy?"

"Junior Brother wants to buy a medium-grade magical tool, the Turtle Shell Shield!" Lin Feiyang smiled.

The Turtle Shell Shield was a specialty of Heavenly Sword Mountain. One side of Heavenly Sword Mountain borders the Endless Sea, where some Cloud Pattern Turtles are raised. The Turtle Shell Shield is made from the shells of these Cloud Pattern Turtles. The one he bought before was the same, and in his seven or eight trips, he had obtained three Turtle Shell Shields, all of which were medium-grade magical tools.

"This Turtle Shell Shield costs 160 spirit stones. Don't look at it being a medium-grade magical tool; its durability is almost on par with upper-grade magical tools. It's definitely a good item. Junior Brother Lin, you have good taste!" Lin Haoming smiled.

"Sure, sure, but the price, Shopkeeper Lin, can you be more flexible? After all, we're old acquaintances!" Lin Feiyang also smiled.

"Then how much are you willing to pay, Junior Brother Lin?" Lin Haoming asked.

"120 spirit stones, what do you think?" Lin Feiyang smiled.

"What? Junior Brother Lin, that price is too low. Do you think I run a charity here? I won't deceive you; 150 spirit stones is the lowest price I can offer. Any lower, and I won't make a profit!" Lin Haoming said.

Hearing this price, Lin Feiyang's smile turned into a bitter face, "Shopkeeper Lin, I heard that buying over 100 spirit stones here comes with some free items. I don't want the free items. If you lower the price a bit, 130 spirit stones, how about that?"

"The free items won't exceed five spirit stones. Sigh! Alright, I won't profit from you. I'll take my share out, 140 spirit stones. Any lower, and I'll be losing money!" Lin Haoming shook his head helplessly.

"Can't it be a bit lower?" Lin Feiyang insisted.

This time, Lin Haoming shook his head firmly, "Really, no lower. Any lower, and I might as well not sell it to you."

Seeing Lin Haoming's determination, Lin Feiyang thought for a moment and then came closer, "Shopkeeper Lin, Senior Brother Lin, how about this: after my cultivation improved, I became the manager of the waste spirit stone warehouse. How about I give you some upper-grade waste spirit stones?"

Lin Haoming originally just wanted to squeeze out some medium-grade waste spirit stones from him but didn't expect to get upper-grade waste spirit stones. This made Lin Haoming's heart race.

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