Chapter 133
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Chapter 133: Xie Ling’er
As Wang Chen stepped out of the inner hall, his storage bag had noticeably deflated.
Moreover, he was left with only a few dozen contribution points.
Learning the "Spring Breeze and Rain Fertilization Technique" and the "Autumn Sunlight Growth Technique," two essential spells for a spiritual plant farmer, had cost him two hundred contribution points, not to mention the upfront payment for half a year’s rent on his estate.
Wang Chen had hoped to accumulate more sect contributions to exchange for a high-level Qi Training technique, but that plan was now temporarily bankrupt.
He finally understood why such a desirable estate had ended up in his hands.
Apart from the bribe of an Evil Energy Pearl to Manager Gu, the main reason was that few were willing to engage in farming!
Wang Chen also gained a deeper insight into the nature of the Yunyang Sect.
Simply put, the sect does not tolerate idleness.
Especially in the inner sect, where valuable resources are concentrated, it is no place for disciples to laze around!
The importance of contribution points is even more pronounced in the inner sect.
If you desire better techniques, more resources, and a superior cultivation environment, you must exchange your contribution points for them.
The initial benefits upon joining are merely small incentives to spark the disciples’ ambition.
But even with this realization, if given another chance,
Wang Chen would still choose to enter the inner sect without hesitation and would still opt to be a spiritual plant farmer.
He would also still present an Evil Energy Pearl to Manager Gu.
Choosing the inner sect is based on the four essential elements of cultivation: wealth, techniques, partners, and land. The inner sect holds at least three advantages over the outer sect.
Especially the cultivation environment, which is leagues ahead of the outer sect!
Cultivating within the inner sect is what it truly means to practice immortality, whereas being outside is merely struggling through hardships!
As for the fierce competition at Sunset Peak, Wang Chen believed that as long as he didn’t provoke trouble, no one would take an interest in a hardworking spiritual plant farmer.
Wang Chen, being an optimist by nature, quickly adjusted his mindset and took a leisurely stroll around Yunlong City.
The inner city had surprisingly few shops; there were scarcely any taverns or teahouses, and brothels were completely absent.
After visiting a few stores, he noticed that the prices here were generally higher than those in Yunshan City.
The items on sale were also of a higher caliber.
Interestingly, there was even a branch of Wanbao Pavilion in Yunlong City!
Wang Chen went in to inquire about the price of a flying artifact.
He immediately retreated, defeated.
Even if he hadn’t previously purchased rice seeds and Spirit Fertilizer, his few spirit stones wouldn’t have sufficed!
Flying artifacts are indeed the luxury items among magical tools.
Disappointed, Wang Chen was about to head home when he unexpectedly stumbled upon a marketplace.
In this small marketplace, dozens of stalls displayed various artifacts, elixirs, talismans, and materials for sale.
The vendors were all inner sect disciples, just like him.
It felt like a flea market!
Wang Chen instantly became very interested.
With the mindset of "since I’m here," he started to wander around the marketplace, checking out each stall one by one.
He hoped to find what he needed.
When Wang Chen arrived at the fifth stall, a small boat displayed on the table caught his attention.
This wooden boat was about half a foot long, with a simple and sleek shape, and upon closer inspection, he noticed that its surface was engraved with numerous runes, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
Wang Chen recognized it at a glance; it was a one-person flying boat.
He had seen similar flying artifacts earlier at Wanbao Pavilion!
However, this boat on the stall was clearly not brand new and showed some signs of wear.
Wang Chen asked, “Excuse me, how much is this boat… huh?”
At that moment, Wang Chen realized that the stallholder was actually the girl he had encountered on the steps of Sunset Peak yesterday.
Today, she was wearing a white dress.
What a coincidence!
The stallholder also recognized Wang Chen, her eyes widening in surprise: "It’s you?"
Wang Chen’s face turned awkward: "Yeah."
Yesterday, he had mistaken her for a thief, and now he felt embarrassed to talk about business!
Maybe he should look elsewhere.
“Don’t go!”
Just as Wang Chen was about to leave, the girl in the white dress angrily questioned, “Do I look that scary?”
“Are you really afraid to talk to me?”
Her voice was clear and sharp, drawing the attention of those around them.
“Senior sister, you’re exaggerating.”
Wang Chen could only respond, "I didn’t mean to offend, please forgive me."
“Forget it.”
The girl in white was easy to talk to; she wrinkled her nose and said, “I won’t hold it against you. Do you want to buy this Willow Leaf Flying Boat? It’s eight hundred and eighty spirit stones!”
Wang Chen sighed: “Sorry, I don’t have that many spirit stones.”
He spoke the truth.
The spirit fragments in his storage bag didn’t even amount to a third of her asking price!
The girl’s dark eyes darted around like abacus beads: “How many spirit stones do you have?”
Wang Chen thought for a moment and took out an Evil Energy Pearl: “Senior sister, can this be exchanged?”
When Wang Chen eradicated the Evil Nests in the graveyard, he acquired three Evil Energy Pearls.
He had previously sold one for a sum of spirit stones.
Another was given to Manager Gu.
This was the final one, valued at approximately eight to nine hundred spirit fragments, which should suffice to trade for the Willow Leaf Flying Boat.
A comparable flying artifact at Wanbao Pavilion was priced at fifteen hundred spirit stones!
Unable to afford a new one, Wang Chen had to settle for a second-hand model.
Such is the plight of the poor!
“Add a bit more.”
The girl in the white dress showed evident interest in the Evil Energy Pearl held by Wang Chen.
Yet, she insisted on a higher price.
After all, the thrill of haggling would be lost otherwise.
“Farewell, senior sister.”
“Fine, fine.”
The girl in white couldn’t help but roll her eyes: “You’re no fun at all, but I’ll trade it to you!”
Thus, Wang Chen traded the Evil Energy Pearl for the Willow Leaf Flying Boat.
He was quite pleased with the transaction: “Might I inquire your esteemed name, senior sister?”
“Xie Ling’er of Mingxiu Peak.”
The girl in white responded with grace: “And you, junior brother?”
She wasn’t from Sunset Peak?
Mingxiu Peak was the third-ranked true lineage within the inner sect, surpassed only by Taihao and Shangxuan Peaks!
Wang Chen hesitated briefly before replying: “Wang Chen of Sunset Peak.”
“I knew you were from Sunset Peak.”
When Xie Ling’er smiled, a faint dimple appeared on her left cheek, leaving a lasting impression on Wang Chen.
After bidding farewell to the lovely junior sister from Mingxiu Peak, he embarked on his journey home.
However, the return trip was unlike his arrival.
On his way back, Wang Chen hastily refined the newly obtained Willow Leaf Flying Boat and channeled his energy to activate it.
This one-person flying boat accelerated with the wind.
Upon reaching about seven feet in length, clouds of mist formed beneath the boat, lifting it into the air.
Wang Chen jumped onto the small boat, commanding the artifact to ascend into the sky.
Then, he wobbled slightly as he flew towards home.
Initially, as a novice pilot, Wang Chen nearly capsized several times.
But after some practice and adjustment, his boat control skills began to sharpen.
He gradually discovered the joy of flying.
The Willow Leaf Flying Boat increased its speed.
Standing atop it, Wang Chen felt the brisk wind against his face, and his heart swelled with exhilaration!
Pe551
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