novelraw Chapter 681 - 278: Sacred Gemstone_2
Chapter 681 - 278: Sacred Gemstone_2
"Indeed, this is a genuine Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone, perfectly balanced with a fifty-fifty split between pink and orange hues. This Super Spirit Gemstone also originated from a former mining area in Sri Lanka. As for which mine specifically, it’s not convenient to disclose, but I can assure you, it was definitely a large mine, with a Super Spirit Limit of at least ninety percent. If it doesn’t meet that, you can always come back to settle accounts with me, and I’ll refund you in full," the Old Immortal said.
"It’s not easy for such a fine Super Spirit Gemstone to remain available until now," Li Xiu said lightly.
The Old Immortal sighed, "Who says it’s not? If it weren’t for some peculiar reasons, this Super Spirit Gemstone would have been bought by someone long ago."
"What kind of peculiar reasons might those be?" Li Xiu inquired with a calm demeanor.
From the moment he laid eyes on this Super Spirit Gemstone, he’d already decided to buy it.
He did intend to buy it, but there were some things he needed to clarify.
"As it happens, ever since this Super Spirit Gemstone emerged, it’s been plagued with a great deal of trouble. Many people find it somewhat ominous. Commander Li might also understand that matters related to Super Spirits are inherently mysterious, so who would willingly use an ominous Super Spirit Gemstone for a Super Spirit transformation? Hence, this Super Spirit Gemstone has been delayed," the Old Immortal sighed.
Li Xiu knew that the so-called ominous nature typically referred to a gemstone that had caused deaths.
Li Xiu was not averse to ominous gemstones. The majority of Demon Spirit Gemstones had caused deaths, and that was nothing to fear.
However, Li Xiu felt that the Old Immortal might not have revealed the whole story. Would a place like Everlasting Heaven really abandon a Super Spirit Gemstone just because it had caused a death?
Li Xiu understood in his heart, but he didn’t say more. He only asked, "How does the Old Commander plan to sell this Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone?"
"If Commander Li sincerely wants to buy it, I won’t hide it from you. Since this Super Spirit Gemstone has indeed caused quite a few deaths, there aren’t many people daring to buy it. If Commander Li truly wants it, I’ll give you the lowest price, no bargaining," the Old Commander said, raising one finger.
"One currency unit?" Li Xiu asked.
The Old Immortal laughed, "Commander Li jests, it’s a hundred billion Everlasting Coins. If you want it, that’s the price. Not a cent less."
"Even such an ominous Super Spirit Gemstone costs a hundred billion Everlasting Coins?" Li Xiu, although mentally prepared, was still taken aback.
Everlasting Coins aren’t like Red Sand Coins; they are quite valuable. A hundred billion is certainly not a small sum.
The gemstones Li Xiu had extorted through selling the Light Planting Technique, when converted to Everlasting Coins, would only amount to several billion, probably not even close to a hundred billion.
At that time, Li Xiu already felt quite wealthy, yet he still couldn’t afford even one Super Spirit Gemstone.
Moreover, Li Xiu had already used up a portion of it earlier, and the remaining gemstones he had were probably only worth twenty to thirty billion Everlasting Coins, making it even more unaffordable.
"If it weren’t for those issues, I would never let it go for less than a trillion," the Old Immortal laughed. "This Super Spirit Purple Sapphire is cheaper, only twenty billion. If Commander Li needs it, we have some other Super Spirit Gemstones obtained from Demon Spirits in our store, at even better prices. The cheapest one requires less than ten billion, eight billion eight hundred and eighty-eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, with decent quality. Would Commander Li like to take a look?" the Old Immortal said.
"Are there any Super Spirit Gemstones that aren’t measured in billions?" Li Xiu asked.
"Currently, there aren’t any. Super Spirit Gemstones on Earth are extremely rare and their value remains high. We don’t have a good solution for this," the Old Immortal pondered. "Although Super Spirit Gemstones from Demon Spirits are relatively easier to obtain, the drop rate isn’t high. Coupled with high demand and low supply, when we acquire Super Spirit Gemstones, even the worst ones are bought at billions. It’s quite difficult."
"Just one Super Spirit Gemstone could be equivalent to the annual GDP of a small country," Li Xiu sighed.
"Can a small country produce a Super Spirit Tester?" the Old Immortal laughed.
"That’s true," Li Xiu said as he placed the briefcase he brought on the table and opened it, revealing various gemstones inside.
"Use these gemstones to trade for the Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone. If it’s not enough, I’ll have to take my leave," Li Xiu stated.
The Old Immortal was definitely an expert, just by glancing, he roughly estimated the value of these gemstones.
"After estimating roughly, even on the generous side, these gemstones are worth about thirty billion; the shortfall is simply too large," the Old Immortal said.
"Then there’s nothing that can be done. Sorry to bother you," Li Xiu said as he closed the suitcase’s zipper and stood up, ready to leave.
He wasn’t intending to retreat in order to advance; he genuinely couldn’t afford it.
"Please wait, Commander Li, I have a proposal that, if you can accept, will allow you to take the Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone without spending a penny," the Old Immortal’s words stopped Li Xiu.
"Please go ahead, Old Commander," Li Xiu paused, looking at the Old Immortal.
He didn’t believe there could be such a good deal in the world. Free things often cost more in other ways.
"Has Commander Li ever heard of the Sword Soul Gate?" the Old Immortal asked.
"I haven’t heard of it," Li Xiu shook his head slightly.
The Old Immortal sighed, "The Sword Soul Gate was originally a Trial Gate with a low danger level, but a year ago, it suddenly erupted. Over the past year, more than a dozen Super Spirits have attempted to break through from within the Sword Soul Gate, including a Light Base Demon Spirit."