“Is Mo Stone a very impressive type of ore?”
Su Aoxue asked Ling Feng, looking puzzled.
It wasn’t hard to tell from Ling Feng’s serious expression that there was a story behind this material.
“This thing is indeed a very rare… no, it would be more accurate to say it’s an extremely rare ore.”
“Even in our Truth Society, we don’t have much of this ore.”
“Its main use is in equipment; it can be forged into special gear.”
“Equipment made from it has the effect of concealment and damage absorption. However, this is under the premise that it’s used in conjunction with another ore called Star Whirlpool to achieve the strongest effect.”
“Otherwise, equipment made solely from Mo Stone is too trashy—it’s not even as good as Mystic Essence Steel equipment.”
Ling Feng paused at this point, then revealed a smile. “Coincidentally, while our Truth Society doesn’t have much Mo Stone, we have plenty of Star Whirlpool ore.”
“Furthermore, because Mo Stone is so rare, not many people know this information. You can use that information gap to bargain when the time comes.”
“So, Little Aoxue, if the ore that person discovered really is Mo Stone, you’ve struck gold.”
“This thing would be incredibly useful for you.”
“So, do you have enough money?” Ling Feng smiled as she looked at Su Aoxue. “If you’re short, you can borrow some from me first.”
“Though you should have enough. My 200,000 Fire Crystal Coins plus your own 200,000…”
Ling Feng hadn’t taken the check for 200,000 Fire Crystal Coins that Su Aoxue had given her yesterday; instead, she had returned it.
How could a wealthy person like Ling Feng covet the pittance of a new member?
However, Su Aoxue asked curiously at that moment, “Um… Sister Ling Feng, aren’t you interested in this ore?”
“Interested? Of course I am. After all, this stuff is very rare, but it isn’t of much use to me.”
As she spoke, Ling Feng spread her hands. “Our Truth Society isn’t short on money. If I took it, I’d just end up selling it or giving it to someone else. Why bother?”
Ling Feng’s generous speech left Su Aoxue stunned.
“Take my car. Nothing will happen to your family while I’m watching over them.”
As she spoke, Ling Feng took out the car keys and handed them to Su Aoxue, patting his shoulder with a mysterious smile.
“If you’re feeling grateful, you’ll have to get me some experimental materials when I’m short on them in the future.”
“Alright, I will, Sister Ling Feng!”
Su Aoxue looked at the car keys in his hand, feeling deeply moved and reflective.
Who would have thought that at the beginning, he had suspected Ling Feng was only treating him as experimental subject matter found on the side of the road, only helping because he had utility.
Yet, in just a few days, so many things had happened…
By now, regardless of Ling Feng’s initial intentions, he truly owed her a massive favor.
“Thank you, Sister Ling Feng!”
“If there’s ever a place where you need me in the future, I’ll definitely give it my all!”
After sincerely thanking Ling Feng, Su Aoxue said a few words to his mother before driving the off-road vehicle away.
……
Su Aoxue soon drove to the warehouse where he had first met Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun, who came out to greet him, was momentarily stunned to see such a plus edition off-road vehicle suddenly parked at his doorstep.
His eyes widened even further when he saw Su Aoxue step out.
‘Did he spend all the money he earned on this car?’
For a moment, Zhao Jun began to doubt whether Su Aoxue actually had the money to buy the ores in his possession.
After all, cars were not a necessity for ordinary people in this era, making them very expensive.
Zhao Jun had even gone so far as to set up a specific place to hide his used car.
After getting out, Su Aoxue looked at the dazed Zhao Jun and said, “Where is the ore? Take me to see it.”
“It’s inside. Follow me.”
Zhao Jun snapped out of it and walked into the warehouse, with Su Aoxue following.
However, upon entering the warehouse this time, Su Aoxue clearly noticed that many items inside seemed to have been damaged compared to his first visit.
He saw a pile of violently destroyed objects left exactly where they had fallen, untidied.
The warehouse also seemed significantly emptier than before.
Before long, Su Aoxue saw the black stones from the photos.
There were three blocks in total, roughly the size of a basketball when put together.
At the same time, the moment he saw these three stones, Su Aoxue noticed something unusual.
In terms of aura, he couldn’t sense Zhao Jun, but with his naked eyes, Zhao Jun was still standing right in front of him.
Just then, Zhao Jun spoke up. “Mr. Su, close your eyes and sense my position again. You’ll be able to discover the effect of these stones.”
Martial Artists of A-Rank and above were stronger, and their ability to sense auras was more acute.
Therefore, it was easy to notice the concealment effect these black stones provided.
Hearing Zhao Jun’s words, Su Aoxue waved his hand. “I know. I’ve already seen it.”
Then, he tentatively reached out and tapped a black stone. In the next instant, he began to release the Power of Glacial Calamity.
However, the black stone absorbed all the power Su Aoxue released, leaving no frost on the surface.
‘It really can absorb energy…’
After a moment of surprise, Su Aoxue picked up the smallest stone to gauge its weight. He found it to be very light—seemingly half the weight of a normal stone of the same volume.
“How is it? I didn’t fool you, did I?”
“And based on my years of experience, these stones definitely have more than just these effects. Buying them for 300,000 Fire Crystal Coins is a total steal!”
Zhao Jun looked at Su Aoxue enthusiastically.
Su Aoxue thought for a moment and said, “This ore is indeed somewhat interesting, but 300,000 Fire Crystal Coins is too expensive. I’ll buy them for 100,000 right now. How about it?”
“W—What? 100,000? No one bargains like that!”
“100,000 is absolutely out of the question. Just the ability to absorb energy and conceal an aura is extremely valuable. The lowest I’ll go is 300,000 Fire Crystal Coins!”
Just as Zhao Jun said this, Su Aoxue pointed to the frost that had already formed on the ore. “It can absorb energy, but it doesn’t seem to be able to absorb much, does it?”
“This…”
Zhao Jun was a bit dumbfounded. He hadn’t expected this unknown ore to reach its energy absorption limit so quickly.
It had taken him a long time when he tested it yesterday!
Was the gap in strength really that large?
……
After haggling with him for a while, Su Aoxue eventually bought them for 200,000 Fire Crystal Coins.
However, he felt that if he had stayed a little longer, the other party probably would have accepted an even lower price.
But Su Aoxue didn’t have time to wait. His family was waiting for him to return. This time, a City-Destroying Level crisis was about to break out!
While driving back, Su Aoxue’s phone rang again.
‘Old Shen’s calling? Could he suspect something happened to me because I’m taking so long?’
Su Aoxue thought as he pulled over to answer the phone.
“Little Xue, the officials sent people to pick me up and take me to the Martial Arts Association. You should be on the official protection list as well.”
“Have you seen the officials yet?”
Hearing Shen Yan’s question, Su Aoxue glanced at the empty, abandoned street ahead. After a light cough, he said, “I haven’t.”
“It’s fine. The Martial Arts Association is also in North City. Once you see the officials, just come with them.”
Su Aoxue was taken aback. “Um, okay.”
After hanging up, Su Aoxue couldn’t help but mutter, ‘Is this the reason Old Shen told me to go to North City?’
‘Did he know beforehand that the officials would send people to protect us?’
‘Damn, Old Shen’s IQ is really getting higher and higher. Where’s the old Martial Arts Fanatic Old Shen gone?’
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