Chapter 329 - 326: End of the Training

Chapter 329: Chapter 326: End of the Training

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Guided by Xi Yueyao’s intuition, Sirlius and Jin Li finally understood what true luck was.

In just ten short days, they had encountered countless rare Spirit Beasts and treasures. They’d excavated a huge pile of various ore deposits and medicinal herbs, harvesting more than they usually would in an entire month.

In short, when the four of them parted ways, both Sirlius and Jin Li were visibly reluctant to leave.

Additionally, Jin Li’s gains were also obvious. After being tempered by Feng Hao during this time, her physical body’s strength had reached the level of Tier Six Profound Steel. Moreover, she had expelled many impurities from her body, greatly increasing her cultivation efficiency.

Feng Hao and Xi Yueyao were undoubtedly the ones who had gained the most. Putting everything else aside, they had discovered three Magic Crystal Ore deposits alone. And to show their admiration for Yao Girl, Sirlius and Jin Li had both given up their share of the Magic Crystal Ore.

As a result, three entire Magic Crystal Ore deposits ended up in Feng Hao’s hands. One could only describe it as getting rich overnight.

Besides that, many alchemy ingredients also fell into Feng Hao’s hands. It couldn’t be helped; after all, he was the only Alchemist!

Of course, Feng Hao wasn’t the type to take things for free. Before they parted, he specially refined a batch of pills for the two of them, including Life Spirit Pills, Snow Frost Ointment, and some commonly used red and blue potions and Antitoxic Elixirs.

And when Sirlius and Jin Li learned that Feng Hao was a Ninth-level Alchemist, they were once again stunned, looking at him as if he were a monster.

Finally, the four of them exchanged Spiritual Marks to make it easier to contact each other after Feng Hao left the Ancient Cang Realm.

Jin Li, in particular, repeatedly invited Feng Hao to visit the Houtu Star System in the Fourth Ring Star Realm if he had the chance, which put a wary look on Xi Yueyao’s face.

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When Feng Hao and Xi Yueyao returned to the Origin Node at the Five Provinces Academy, it was just afternoon.

The square was as bustling as ever, with a constant stream of students coming and going. The formerly dazed and confused freshmen had all integrated into academy life. Some had even become seasoned veterans who would walk right up to them to pitch business, only to be scared off by Big Sister Yao’s imposing aura.

Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, so he grabbed Xi Yueyao’s hand and quickly left the Central Square.

"It’s still early. Do you want to come back to the general store with me, or wander around the academy for a bit?" Feng Hao asked, his gaze full of affection.

The little girl’s eyes darted around, and with a bright glint in them, she said, "You go back to the general store first. I’m going to go see my sister."

"That’s true. You haven’t seen her for over half a month. She must be worried about you," Feng Hao said with a slight laugh, waving goodbye with a smile.

After seeing the little girl off, Feng Hao didn’t linger and drove his Man Sa directly away from the Five Provinces Academy.

After speeding all the way, he soon arrived at the Thief God Hall in Five States City.

His colleagues at the branch hall were as enthusiastic as ever. After a few brief pleasantries, Feng Hao found Qian Sanduo.

"Old Qian, is the stuff I asked for ready?" Feng Hao asked, getting straight to the point.

Seeing Feng Hao return, Qian Sanduo was pleasantly surprised. He tossed aside the documents in his hand and came forward, saying, "When have I ever let you down? Here, this is what you asked for."

"Solid work, my friend." Feng Hao took the Spatial Ring and gave it a casual scan with his Divine Sense, then couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up.

"Heh heh," Qian Sanduo chuckled, then asked curiously, "So, what exactly are these things for?"

Feng Hao gave a mysterious smile and a slight smirk. "It’s a secret for now. You’ll find out in a while."

"Fine, I’ll wait for your good news, then. Just as long as we don’t get beaten to the punch by the Treasure Pavilion like last time," Qian Sanduo said with a wry laugh.

"Don’t worry. This business is special. If it goes well, it could create a new era, and it will definitely be managed by our Thief God Hall."

"Create a new era? With just those boxes and Crystal Cards?" Qian Sanduo asked with a skeptical laugh.

"Hey, don’t be so quick to doubt it. The entertainment industry is one of the most profitable sectors out there."

"Entertainment industry?" Qian Sanduo was taken aback, completely bewildered.

Feng Hao was momentarily stunned, then shook his head and said, "Forget it, you wouldn’t understand even if I told you. Just wait for my good news."

With that, he left the Thief God Hall without a backward glance, leaving an utterly baffled Qian Sanduo behind.

After leaving the Thief God Hall, Feng Hao didn’t hurry back to the general store. Instead, he found an accessory shop along the way, planning to get a few pieces made for fun. After all, the Earth Breath Beast’s Essence couldn’t go to waste.

’Anyway, my Divine Sense strength is already rock bottom, so I might as well go all in and wear a few more accessories.’

There weren’t many accessory shops in Five States City, but they were all boutiques. The one before him, the Jinyu Pavilion, was one of them. It was said to be very famous among the upper echelons of Five States City’s society—a typical luxury store.

Of course, accessories were different from ordinary jewelry. For the Jinyu Pavilion to have established a firm foothold in the luxury industry, it naturally had its reasons.

Feng Hao chose this shop for a couple of reasons. First, he now had more Magic Crystals than he could spend. Second, the Earth Breath Beast Essence was of such a high grade that he had to pair it with an accessory of a similar caliber. Otherwise, it would look cheap to wear it out.

Besides, to put it bluntly, these accessories were basically equipment. And when it came to buying equipment, Feng Hao never cared about the cost.

"Hello, sir. How may I help you?"

As he walked into the Jinyu Pavilion, a beautiful receptionist quickly came up to greet him. Her lovely eyes casually sized him up, but her face held a constant, professional smile.

’High-end stores really are all the same,’ Feng Hao smirked to himself. ’Whether on Earth or in the Ancient Cang Realm, the staff are all seasoned veterans who can tell your approximate net worth with a single glance.’

"Help me pick out a Tier Five accessory. I want the best one," Feng Hao said with a faint smile.

"Of course. This way, please." The receptionist smiled and led Feng Hao, asking as they walked, "What style are you looking for, sir? A Protective Talisman, necklace, bracelet, or ring? Is it for yourself or as a gift?"

"For myself. Style doesn’t matter; I only care about the attributes," Feng Hao replied with a slight smirk.

The receptionist nodded in understanding and quickly led Feng Hao to a row of glittering display counters. She began her introduction skillfully, "These are all Tier Five accessories. The specific attributes are all marked on the tags. What attributes do you need? I can recommend a few models for you."

Looking at the dazzling array of accessories before him and their terrifying price tags, Feng Hao was secretly speechless. "Do you have any that boost dark energy? If not, something that conceals my aura would work too."

"Of course, we do. Jinyu Pavilion’s selection of accessories has always been the most comprehensive." The receptionist gave a dazzling smile, then pulled out more than a dozen accessories from the counter. "These all amplify dark energy. Six are made of jade, three are made of bone, and nine are made of rare metals. If it’s for your own use, I recommend you purchase one of these few. They suit your temperament quite well."

The sudden sales pitch left Feng Hao completely dumbfounded, as if he were back on Earth in one of those unscrupulous shops.

Fortunately, Feng Hao was a veteran of such situations. He habitually let the sales pitch go in one ear and out the other, browsing and choosing on his own.

Seeing Feng Hao remain silent, the receptionist looked awkward. Her lips twitched slightly as she suppressed her annoyance.

"Huh? What’s the deal with this pair of rings? Are they together because it’s a buy-one-get-one-free deal?" Feng Hao’s gaze was suddenly drawn to a pair of silver-and-black rings, and he asked curiously.

"I’m sorry, our shop does not offer that kind of discount," the receptionist said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. "This pair of rings is one of our best-selling models, specially made for married couples and lovers. They come with all sorts of attributes."

"Couples’ rings?" Feng Hao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He never expected to encounter such a ridiculous sales tactic in the distant Ancient Cang Realm.