Chapter 80

Of course, Lin Haoming wasn't really moved. Although he didn't know the other party's true identity, from the transactions with her, the fact that he had become a VIP here by chance last time, and Jasmine's tone, Lin Haoming felt that the senior Qin in front of him held a high position in the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

After waiting for more than two hours, Qin Aorou finally finished her inventory work and directly told Lin Haoming, "The total value of the various magical artifacts, talismans, pills, and miscellaneous items you have is 83,500 spirit stones. According to the rules of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, everything is only worth 70%, so you can get about 58,500 spirit stones."

Hearing that the value had dropped from over 80,000 spirit stones to just over 50,000, Lin Haoming felt a bit of a headache. He then took out the VIP jade token and asked, "Can this item not be discounted?"

"Sorry, except for some extremely valuable items or specific items, everything else is uniformly 70%, whether you are a VIP or not!" Qin Aorou refused outright.

Seeing her attitude, Lin Haoming could only nod and agree to the discount sale.

"Give me a talisman treasure, the most expensive one!" After the discount sale, Lin Haoming immediately decided to go on a big shopping spree!

"The most expensive talisman treasure? That costs 70,000 spirit stones!" This time, Qin Aorou didn't hesitate and answered immediately.

Lin Haoming didn't expect that the most expensive talisman treasure would cost 70,000 spirit stones, which made him a bit stunned. Even as a VIP of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, he would still need 63,000 spirit stones after the discount!

But after thinking about it, talisman treasures indeed varied in power. Back when Hu Xiangzhen used a talisman treasure, its power far exceeded his mountain cleaving axe and mystic crystal pearl.

"What kind of talisman treasure is it?" Lin Haoming asked.

"The talisman treasure is called the Heaven-Burning Mirror, made from a failed attempt to replicate a spirit treasure, which was then divided into three parts!" Qin Aorou explained briefly.

"Spirit treasure? What kind of treasure is that?" Lin Haoming asked, a bit confused.

"A spirit treasure can communicate with the elemental energy of heaven and earth, with immense power. It is said that only cultivators at the Soul Transformation realm and above can refine them, possessing the ability to destroy heaven and earth!" Qin Aorou explained.

It was the first time Lin Haoming had heard of such a treasure. Although it was clearly something he could only hear about, he didn't take it to heart. However, he also understood that although Senior Qin was cold, what she said was likely true. From her tone, this item was not simple and was indeed not ordinary, otherwise it wouldn't cost 70,000 spirit stones. So he didn't hesitate and took out some more spirit stones, saying, "I'll take that item. Also, I need thirty Spirit Nourishing Pills, three hundred Intermediate Qi Harmonizing Pills, one hundred Bone Strengthening Pills, one hundred Body Tempering Pills..."

Lin Haoming directly listed a series of items he needed, and after finishing, he continued to take out a pile of spirit stones and gave them to Qin Aorou.

Qin Aorou didn't care why Lin Haoming had so many spirit stones. She just collected the items and had someone send them through the teleportation array.

The Heaven-Burning Mirror talisman treasure was a purple talisman with a small mirror drawn on it. Just holding it, he could feel the terrifying energy it contained. Indeed, a tenfold price meant it wasn't simple, which gave Lin Haoming a bit more confidence.

After getting what he needed, Lin Haoming didn't stay and left directly.

Ling Shengjie had been waiting downstairs. Seeing Lin Haoming come down, he immediately asked, "Junior Brother Lin, how did it go?"

"The transaction went smoothly, and I'm now a VIP here!" Lin Haoming smiled and took out the VIP jade token.

Old Ancestor Ling also had one of these, and Ling Shengjie had seen it before. Seeing it now, he didn't doubt it.

At the same time, Lin Haoming handed a storage bag directly to Ling Shengjie. When Ling Shengjie took it and probed it with his divine sense, he found two high-grade spirit stones. His previous unhappiness immediately vanished, and he even patted Lin Haoming's shoulder, laughing, "Junior Brother Lin, you're really a straightforward person. Follow me in the Inner Sect, and no one will dare to bully you!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ling!" Lin Haoming felt disdain for Ling Shengjie in his heart but still went along with his words and followed him out.

At this moment, Old Lu stood at the top of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, watching Lin Haoming walk out. Jasmine was by his side, holding the intermediate-grade spirit stone Lin Haoming had given her.

"Since the spirit stones are a gift from him, they are yours. But this young Lin is not simple. I underestimated him before. Regardless of how he managed to evade the sect's inspection and privately hide spirit stones, the fact that he has this ability shows he has talent. This person is worth our investment. Jasmine, when he comes again, build a good relationship with him!"

"Yes, Old Lu!" Jasmine was overjoyed to hear this.

The Treasure Gathering Pavilion had a tradition of cultivating relationships with promising disciples in various sects. These so-called promising disciples were usually not valued by their sects but had notable qualities. With the help of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, many of them later achieved great success, and as direct investors, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion naturally benefited greatly.

In fact, hearing that she would be the one to cultivate this relationship, as long as Lin Haoming continued to progress, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion would also cultivate her. This would solve the long-standing problem of her Foundation Establishment. The further Lin Haoming progressed, the more opportunities she would have to progress with him.

Jasmine was now very grateful to Lin Haoming and even hoped he would progress as far as possible. If there was a chance in the future, joining the Treasure Gathering Pavilion would be even better.

Lin Haoming, of course, didn't know that his big spending had already attracted the attention of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

At this moment, he was already on the second floor with Ling Shengjie.

Previously, Lin Haoming had said he wanted to see Ling Shengjie's cave dwelling here, and now the guy had really brought him to see it.

To be honest, Ling Shengjie's cave dwelling was really nice. Not only was it spacious, but it was also rich in spiritual energy. Cultivating here would definitely be 50% faster than in other places. Over time, this could mean months, years, or even decades. No wonder Inner Sect disciples often competed for better cave dwellings.

After a tour, Ling Shengjie smiled and said, "Junior Brother Lin, you are now an Inner Sect disciple and can also live on Spirit Wheel Mountain. If not for the sect's rules that one's cave dwelling cannot be lent to others, I wouldn't mind letting you stay here. But don't worry, due to the competition for the Red Leaf Mountain spirit stone mine, many people died, and several decent cave dwellings are now vacant. In a few days, the Inner Sect will hold a competition for these cave dwellings, and I can help you!"

"There's such a thing!" Lin Haoming, who had been hiding, didn't expect this to happen and became interested.