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Chapter 340 - 197: Ghost Scale Inner Armor, The Spirit of Youth (3/3, seeking monthly votes~)

Chapter 340: Chapter 197: Ghost Scale Inner Armor, The Spirit of Youth (3/3, seeking monthly votes~)

It must be said, the Green Wood Core Cake is quite delicious, its flavor sweet and refreshing, the texture not soft and sticky, but similar to an extremely resilient jelly.

Swallowing it, waves of gentle Essence Qi gushed forth, filling An Jing’s empty meridians.

"This is just too comprehensive."

At this moment, An Jing felt deeply moved. If it weren’t for a true friend, who would see a message and immediately bring over various elixirs and health-preserving pastries worth more than seven or eight hundred Good Deeds, and drive all the way over?

Even so, An Jing couldn’t help but shake his head, "That’s too wasteful, as you can see, my condition isn’t that bad, why use so many medicines?"

"How can... chomp... this be called a waste."

Huo Qing swallowed the Green Wood Core Cake in his mouth, clearly enjoying it very much. He had been training too hard recently and had burnt out, needing the nourishment of spirit food, and he was now digesting it.

It was only natural for this cultivator, who was always reluctant to indulge in nice things himself but went to great lengths without hesitation for his friends, to say, "An Jing, you’re underestimating yourself. Since we began collaborating, Iron Hand and Rusty Feather have earned quite a bit!"

"It’s not just the spiritual objects you’ve brought, but also the market opportunities your spiritual objects have opened up... Rusty Feather’s firm has now regained the influence it had over a decade ago – that’s not something money can buy. Compared to your safety, what are a few hundred Good Deeds?"

"Not to mention, you’re my friend."

When some people say such things, it comes off as mercenary, but when it came from Huo Qing, one could tell that the last part was his true intent.

"Did you get into a fight with some wilderness behemoth?"

After eating and drinking his fill, Huo Qing finally asked with some curiosity, "Looking at your injuries, it wouldn’t be surprising if you were dead... It’s only because your Body Refinement skills are much better than mine that you’re not lying in bed shouting in pain."

"You could say that. It was a very fearsome creature."

An Jing didn’t deny it. In the Tianyuan Realm, freed from oppressive pressure and survival threats, he let down his guard and returned to his youthful spirit, grinning as he said, "I can’t tell you now, but later, I’ll let you know about the amazing things I’ve done!"

"That must be a very exciting story."

Huo Qing also smiled, then he slapped his forehead, "Look at me, forgetting the main business."

Saying so, he stood up, opened the second layer of the case, and took out a pitch-black bodysuit armor: "This is the Demon Material Armor you commissioned!"

The bodysuit armor was pitch-black, seemingly smooth, but upon closer inspection, its surface was interwoven with layers of dark red patterns that formed waves, creating a fine and dense structure like that of snake scales, or like the intricate network of blood vessels.

"You’ve been a huge help!"

Seeing the armor, An Jing stood up and took it from Huo Qing’s hands, his eyes burning with eagerness, "I wasn’t in such a hurry initially, but now it’s an urgent need!"

Originally, An Jing was not particularly interested in equipment that could block demonic Qi because the Demonic Qi from Embracing the Void was inert and unreactive, and he wouldn’t be venturing into the Wilderness in the Tianyuan Realm anytime soon, so he mainly wanted a personal armored suit. If it had some concealing functions, that would be ideal for him to move around secretly.

But with the Frost Calamity’s Demonic Qi rampaging unchecked throughout the Northern Border, who knew what dangers it could cause? It was best to have resistance equipment prepared in advance.

"This armor is named ’Ghost Scale,’ crafted by a Grand Craftsman from Xuanye City."

Seeing An Jing so satisfied, Huo Qing couldn’t help but feel happy as he explained, "I don’t know much about Artifact Refining, but according to what Rusty Feather said, Ghost Scale has four functions: [Magic Resistance], [Breath Concealing], [Force Unloading], and [Regeneration]."

"Magic Resistance is a function all Demon Material artifacts have. Breath Concealing, as the name suggests, can reduce the presence of your movements, and Force Unloading similarly, can effectively resist the impact of external forces. If you wear another layer of armor over it, then Force Unloading can also work on that armor."

"As for Regeneration, it’s a fairly common ability in Demon Material artifacts too, if it’s damaged, you can input Essence Qi to slowly regenerate it."

"All of them are things I need." An Jing caressed the texture of Ghost Scale, which was incredibly tough; even when he tried to tear it, he felt it would be difficult to damage.

[Force Unloading] was already effective, Ghost Scale might have some fear of cutting by sharp weapons, but it was extraordinarily effective against blunt punches and kicks. Moreover, if another layer of armor was worn over it, the defensive power could be cumulative, making it top-notch internal armor.

An Jing changed into it on the spot. Although it looked like a bodysuit, it didn’t feel constricting at all, and was instead like a breathable sports shirt.

The blood vessel patterns on Ghost Scale were actually rune circulation paths, which converted internal and external Spirit Qi, filtering out the Demonic Qi in the environment, assisting in the cultivation of Qi Refinement.

"If you like it, then that’s great."

Huo Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He had been quite worried that An Jing’s standards were high, and Ghost Scale wouldn’t meet his expectations.

And An Jing, who had received several pleasant surprises, also thought of another one of his needs and asked, "About that high-voltage pylon... I mean the Thunder Attribute Spiritual Material with extremely high load-bearing capacity, is it really that cheap?"

"Of course."

Huo Qing opened the Water Mirror and signaled to An Jing, "Thunder attribute Spiritual Objects were very precious initially, but artificial cultivation technology was realized during the Ancient Path Sect period."

"Now, all major groups have related Spiritual Objects, whether it’s Shouyang Group’s ’Luminous Spirit Iron’, Luofu Group’s ’Vibrant Spirit Copper’, Lianshan Group’s ’Rosy Cloud Rainbow Soil’, or Xuandu Group’s ’Returning Jade’, all are capable of bearing the high intensity of Thunderous True Intent."

At this point, Huo Qing seemed eager to try, "Is your sect planning to build your own electric grid? That’s a Thunder Great Formation too, right? If possible, can you let me observe it?"

"If that were the case, I’d definitely invite you," An Jing shook his head, "but it’s just for my personal cultivation."

"Oh." Huo Qing wasn’t disappointed, "Anyway, these Spiritual Objects are not rare, if you wanted to buy them on any regular day, I’d definitely place an order for you right now."

"But as you know, the Black Market is newly opened and holding a grand opening celebration, so they’re bound to have them for sale, and at a discount."

"Indeed."

An Jing nodded slightly, "I also plan to buy a set of Great Void Magical Instruments at the Black Market, as well as a simple and portable Wilderness vehicle... It seems like it’s time."

"Take me with you."

Huo Qing was also quite interested in the grand opening celebration, "You can’t ever have enough materials for Formation practice, might as well stock up while there are discounts."

"So when do we leave?"

"Now?"

"Let’s go!"

Young people are always full of drive. Even though one had just recovered from a serious injury and the other had just driven half the Floating Dust Plains, neither showed the slightest hint of fatigue. Instead, they prepared to set out with an abundance of energy.

Before the action, An Jing also packed a chest full of Frost Jade—purchasing the Great Void Magical Instrument was likely to drain all his savings. If he needed to buy Thunder Spirit Items and a transportation vehicle as well, he might just be able to barter with the Spiritual Objects.

Once ready, the two set off in their car, speeding directly towards the Black Market.

At the same time.

Xuanye City, Third Middle School.

"Me? Lead the team? To the Black Market? The Black Market’s competition?"

Nian Quan abbreviated the lengthy statement from Principal Gu and then frowned, "Is this allowed?"

"Ha."

Principal Gu waved it off, "Who do you think is behind the Black Market now? That’s the Sky Surveillance Bureau, the main office of the Luofu Collective—rest assured, this is a registered competition event, not only is it legal, but it will also be broadcast throughout the city. It’s worth far more than ten ’Real Combat Conferences’ organized internally by the schools!"

"To heat things up, the Sky Surveillance Bureau has even opened their inventory, allowing you winners to choose a Spiritual Artifact... The school won’t covet yours, and if you take the championship, that Spiritual Artifact will belong solely to you, no contract needed."

"Alright, I’m in."

Once he confirmed this would not hinder his future, Nian Quan nodded in agreement, "Who are the opponents this time?"

"For the youth division, there’s Second Middle School, Fifth Middle School, and Seventh Middle School." Principal Gu laughed heartily, "All of them are your defeated foes! But be careful, as I’ve heard that several individuals from First Middle School have also been invited and might participate."

Upon hearing this, Nian Quan frowned, "First Middle School? I remember, isn’t that full of Purple Mansion descendants and those with certified Heavenly Spiritual Roots? What are they doing getting involved in this?"

"Spiritual Artifacts aren’t common goods, there will always be those who are tempted," Principal Gu shook his head slightly, "Moreover, if they win the championship, they can gain fame in front of many important people—that’s what they’re truly after."

—The attention of important people, huh... Indeed, it’s a good opportunity to make a name for oneself.

Nian Quan nodded silently, and after a while, asked, "So when does it start?"

"If you’re willing, today will do."