novelraw Chapter 702 285: The Happy Prince_2
Chapter 702 285: The Happy Prince_2
If you take it back, you'll have to spend money to raise it yourself, while following Li Qingyi, there are all kinds of gemstones to eat, saving a huge expense.
After returning to Celestial City, Li Xiu quickly instructed Sha Chu to connect with the research institute, ensuring the Chu Family's production line gets up and running to avoid lagging far behind Space City.
When Li Xiu returned, he found himself suddenly with some free time.
Initially, there was a severe lack of personnel for Skill Masters, but now both A Fei, Sha Chu, Chu Qi, and Chu Jun have achieved Super Spirit, with Chu Jun almost advancing to Light Base, so the number of capable people has suddenly increased.
Especially since Chu Jun has condensed twenty-eight Light Veins, saying he hasn't advanced to Light Base yet, but his combat power is not inferior to an average Light Base level. It's just that his body hasn't fused with the Symbiotic Contract, so the physical strength is less than Light Base, but otherwise, it's not inferior, even stronger.
These few people can now handle their own tasks, with many things no longer needing Li Xiu's personal involvement.
Add Jing Li and Jiuxiao Yun, Li Xiu's core strength here isn't inferior to any other group.
Li Xiu focused all his thoughts on enhancing his own strength, hoping he could quickly attain a Divine Position.
"Husband, I'm hungry." The soon-to-be bride floated out and said softly.
Li Xiu rummaged through his pockets, found no rubies, and could only say, "You head back first, I'll go buy some rubies right away."
"Yes, husband." The soon-to-be bride floated back like a ghost, transforming into a ring and returning to Li Xiu's finger.
Li Xiu took some private money and visited the Gem Market again, browsing the stalls and preparing to exchange for some Pigeon Blood Rubies.
"Commander Li, if you're looking to buy gemstones, why not come to my place?"
Li Xiu had just begun browsing when he saw the old immortal coming over, clearly not by chance.
"I'm just buying ordinary rubies and casually browsing." Li Xiu wasn't interested in visiting the Treasure Light Pavilion; while the items there were good, the prices were equally high, and Li Xiu didn't plan on using premium gemstones to feed the soon-to-be bride.
"Were you satisfied with the Super Spirit Gemstone you purchased last time?" The old immortal wouldn't let Li Xiu off easily, following beside him and asking.
Li Xiu took the Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone away and then became unresponsive, which puzzled the old immortal. He was waiting for Li Xiu to come for a refund, but after so many days, not even Li Xiu's shadow was seen.
"Very satisfied, extremely satisfied." Li Xiu said while browsing.
"You used that Padparadscha Super Spirit Gemstone?" The old immortal asked in disbelief.
"Yes, I did, and its effect was quite good." Li Xiu replied with a smile.
The old immortal was instantly depressed; he couldn't understand how Li Xiu was able to use a Super Spirit Gemstone that many couldn't.
"Congratulations Commander Li on achieving Super Spirit, not only are your Demon Armor techniques outstanding, but also you have excelled in the Trial Taker path, truly a rare all-rounder." The old immortal started an awkward conversation.
"I'm not Super Spirit; that Super Spirit Gemstone was for my Parasitic Contract." Li Xiu said.
"A Super Spirit Gemstone from Earth for a Parasitic Contract?" The old immortal's expression grew more complex upon hearing this.
Generally, Trial Takers can't even acquire Super Spirit Gemstones for Symbiotic Contracts, yet Li Xiu arranged one for a Parasitic Contract, and it was an Earth Super Spirit Gemstone at that.
Typically, only Symbiotic Contracts use Earth Super Spirit Gemstones, while Parasitic Contracts mostly use Super Spirit Gemstones obtained from Demon Spirits, which are relatively cheaper.
"Commander Li is truly generous." The old immortal paused and continued, "Recently, there's something happening. I wonder if Commander Li has heard about it?"
"What matter?" Li Xiu frowned and asked.
"It's not convenient to discuss here; let's talk in the Treasure Light Pavilion." The old immortal glanced around, adopting a mysterious demeanor.
Li Xiu looked at the old immortal, saw his smiling face, nodded, and followed him to the Treasure Light Pavilion.
The old immortal led Li Xiu into a private room, instructing the staff not to disturb them, then sat down with Li Xiu and mysteriously said, "Commander Li hasn't received the news yet, has he? Recently, a Trial Gate was opened, and within the Land of Trial, a Demon Country Ancient City was discovered."
"There are many Demon Country Ancient Cities; is there anything special about this one?" Li Xiu asked.
The old immortal chuckled and said, "I am old enough to call you brother, Li brother, you may not know this, although there are many ancient cities in the Demon Kingdom, most were destroyed and became ruins after the Demon Kingdom's downfall. That's why there are few complete ones, even in Celestial City, most buildings weren't preserved. This recently discovered ancient city is a complete one."
"Even if it's a complete ancient city, what's the significance?" Li Xiu didn't think the completeness of an ancient city affected Trial Takers entering the Land of Trial.
"I wonder if Li brother has heard the folk tale about the Happy Prince." The old immortal pulled out a bottle of wine, poured a glass for Li Xiu, and another for himself.
"Happy Prince?" Li Xiu shook his head, indicating he hadn't heard of the story.
"Hehe, that's because you, Li brother, are too young. When I was a child, our textbooks had the Happy Prince fairy tale. It tells of a Happy Prince statue standing in a city square, its surface inlaid with gold plates, its eyes made of sapphire, and a large ruby on the hilt of his sword. People in the city praised the Happy Prince as the most splendid artwork in the world, feeling proud of it..."