Scum Of The Demonic Sect

Chapter Thirty-One: High-Grade Waste Spirit Stones

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"If there is such a big reward, many disciples at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining in the sect will definitely participate. I am only at the ninth level of Qi Refining. Wouldn't it be very risky to go in like this?" Lin Haoming looked at Xie Ruolan, knowing that she must have something she didn't say.

As expected, Xie Ruolan smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. To avoid immediate fighting upon entering, the three factions have decided to use teleportation arrays, transporting people into the mine in groups of three. You won't be going alone; I'll find you two partners so you can look after each other."

"Hehe, Senior Sister Xie, it seems you've prepared everything before coming to find me, haven't you?" Lin Haoming said with a wry smile.

Xie Ruolan didn't deny it, saying, "It's alright if you don't go. I've already given you your share of the benefits, and it won't cause you any inner demons in your future cultivation!"

Lin Haoming knew he couldn't do anything about her shameless attitude and sighed, "It's not that I'm not confident. You saw that little monk last time; with the strength he displayed at the end, even three of me wouldn't be a match for him. Senior Sister, could you lend me your Yin Soul Banner?"

"You dare to dream? I can't give you the Yin Soul Banner, but I won't let you die. You're smart; as long as you have some means of survival, even if you don't get into the top ranks, you still have a chance to get a Foundation Establishment Pill. Here are two low-grade, top-quality Earth Escape Talismans. There are almost no techniques that Qi Refining stage cultivators can use to restrict talismans of this level. I believe that unless you're too stupid, it's like having at least three lives. If you still die in there, I have nothing to say!" Xie Ruolan took out two radiant, earth-yellow talismans.

This was the first time Lin Haoming had ever seen such a top-grade escape talisman. He was secretly delighted, knowing that Xie Ruolan truly didn't intend for him to go to his death. However, her tone also suggested she wasn't optimistic about his chances of getting into the top three, or even the top six.

Escape talismans were always more valuable than defensive talismans. Even low-grade top-grade talismans cost close to a thousand spirit stones. These two talismans were essentially a gift from Xie Ruolan worth two thousand spirit stones, which was indeed quite generous.

However, compared to the benefits she received, Lin Haoming knew it was just a small amount of money. He accepted the talisman and continued with a smile, "Senior Sister, running away isn't a solution; I need some safeguards!"

Xie Ruolan, seeing him proactively asking for things, felt this boy was becoming increasingly audacious. However, this time the risk was indeed considerable. So she took out two talismans and a magical artifact, saying, "You used up your Stone Armor Talisman last time, so I'll give you two more. This is the Hun Tian Umbrella; it can be used for both offense and defense, has some fire-repelling properties, and is also a very good high-grade magical artifact."

The Hun Tian Umbrella was an umbrella-shaped magical artifact crafted from the skeleton and fur of some kind of spirit beast. The ribs were like white jade, crystal clear and lustrous, while the canopy was red. Holding it, one could feel a faint fire-attribute spiritual energy emanating from it.

Lin Haoming didn't examine it closely. After a quick look, he immediately put the things away and then chuckled, "Senior Sister, do you see any spirit beasts or anything like that? I'd like one for you. I think your Purple Spirit Snake is quite nice!"

"If you want a spirit beast, figure it out yourself. The spirit stone competition officially starts in three months. You'll need these three months to figure out how to become stronger! I'm going to find you other helpers, so don't push your luck." Xie Ruolan was seeing him actually pushing his luck, even daring to covet her Little Purple. He was getting bolder and bolder.

Watching Xie Ruolan leave angrily, Lin Haoming felt a sudden surge of satisfaction.

Ever since he started interacting with her, he'd always been completely under her thumb. It was rare to see her upset, and he felt an indescribable sense of pleasure.

However, the pleasure was only temporary. After the initial gratification, Lin Haoming's face darkened again.

Although Xie Ruolan had a point, regardless, the competition three months from now would likely be very bloody.

During his previous trip to Red Leaf Mountain, although he was supposed to be bait, Xie Ruolan's presence ensured his safety. While Xie Ruolan was only a Qi Refining cultivator, her strength far surpassed that of ordinary Qi Refining cultivators. This was simply unbelievable for a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. Lin Haoming himself didn't know how she had managed to become so incredibly powerful over the years. Even hearing that she had killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn't have surprised him too much.

Of course, Lin Haoming wasn't discouraged. He had only been in this world for a little over a year, and his status had already risen from the lowest-ranking butcher in the Floating Pagoda Cave to the envied Manager Lin among the outer disciples. With the Merit Pearl in hand, he believed he still had a chance.

Three months later, regarding the competition, Lin Haoming felt that besides what Xie Ruolan had prepared for him, he also needed to make some other preparations.

A breakthrough in cultivation in such a short time would be too difficult, so the best approach was to continue unsealing the Merit Pearl.

Since the incident with Bao Wenliang, Lin Haoming had tasted the sweetness of saving a life. Given this, perhaps he could continue down this path?

"Senior Brother Lin, there's a man outside named Lin Feiyang. He says he's an old friend of yours and wants a discount!" Just as Lin Haoming was thinking about Bao Wenliang, Bao Wenliang himself entered.

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

Now, he had effectively handed over all business matters to Bao Wenliang and no longer cared about them. However, Lin Feiyang was special, since he managed the waste spirit stone warehouse; getting a few more mid-grade waste spirit stones wouldn't hurt.

Thinking this, Lin Haoming went out anyway.

"Manager Lin, oh! You've entered the ninth level too!" Lin Feiyang noticed something new as soon as he greeted Lin Haoming.

Lin Haoming smiled and said, "Junior Brother Lin, haven't you also entered the ninth level? Your cultivation has increased greatly, I wonder what you'd like to buy?"

"Junior Brother, I'd like to buy a mid-grade magic weapon, I've got my eye on that tortoise shell shield!" Lin Feiyang said with a smile.

Tortoise shell shields are actually a specialty of Tianjian Mountain. One side of Tianjian Mountain borders the Boundless Sea, where some Cloud Pattern Tortoises are raised. These tortoise shell shields are made from the shells of Cloud Pattern Tortoises. The one he bought was the same, and in his seven or eight trips, he had obtained three tortoise shell shields, all of them mid-grade magic weapons.

"This tortoise shell shield costs 160 spirit stones. Don't underestimate it just because it's a mid-grade magic weapon; its sturdiness is almost on par with high-grade magic weapons. It's definitely a good item. Junior Brother Lin, you have a good eye!" Lin Haoming said with a smile.

"Of course, of course, but could Shopkeeper Lin be a little more flexible with the price? After all, we're old acquaintances!" Lin Feiyang said with a smile as well.

"So, Junior Brother Lin, how much are you planning to offer?" Lin Haoming asked.

"One hundred and twenty spirit stones, how about that?" Lin Feiyang said with a smile.

"What? Junior Brother Lin, that price is outrageous! Do you think this is a charity? I won't rip you off, one hundred and fifty spirit stones, that's the lowest I can offer. Any lower and I won't make any profit!" Lin Haoming said.

Hearing Lin Haoming's price, Lin Feiyang's smile immediately turned into a bitter face. "Manager Lin, I heard that you get some freebies for every one hundred spirit stones spent here. Do you want those freebies? How about one hundred and thirty spirit stones?"

"The freebies won't be worth more than five spirit stones. Sigh! Forget it, I won't make any profit. I'll take out my share, one hundred and forty spirit stones. Any lower and I'll have to pay out of my own pocket!" Lin Haoming shook his head helplessly.

"Can't you go any lower?" Lin Feiyang insisted.

Lin Haoming shook his head firmly this time, saying, "I really can't go any lower. Any lower and I might as well not sell to you at all!"

Seeing Lin Haoming's insistence, Lin Feiyang thought for a moment and then stepped forward, saying, "Manager 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 high-grade waste spirit stones?"

Lin Haoming had originally only intended to squeeze some mid-grade waste spirit stones from him, but he hadn't expected to receive high-grade waste spirit stones in return. This made Lin Haoming's heart pound wildly.