Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation
Chapter 412 - 182 Oral Decree_2

"A thousand catties of Iron Essence and a hundred catties of Copper Essence."

"That’s quite a lot! But you’ve asked the right person; if it were someone else, getting some Iron Essence would be easy, but securing over a hundred catties would be difficult! Thus, I’ll make some contacts. In two days, I’ll give my worthy nephew a location where you can directly pick up the goods," said Ying Bonian.

Xu Jin was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him again.

This is the benefit of expanding one’s circle of friends.

More friends make tasks easier.

"Uncle Ying, how much would the costs be? Shall I settle them with you in advance?"

"You’re being too formal. These items aren’t worth much; I’ll give them to you directly. Don’t be so formal with me, just this once!

For future dealings, we’ll go by the book," Ying Bonian laughed.

Xu Jin expressed his gratitude once more and agreed.

After seeing off Ying Ge and his son, Xu Jin felt greatly relieved.

The gifts received had solved many issues.

He had also secured cultivation resources for his sister.

Particularly, the Mental-locking Golden Pills; Xu Jin had even planned to ask Teacher Liu for help using her status to exchange for two pills.

Now, someone had directly brought them to him.

He had also received top-grade Transcendence Pills.

But from the gifts Ying Bonian had given, the Dragon Turtle Soul Refining Pill was indeed precious. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given only one.

After thinking it over, Xu Jin happily returned to the quiet room and continued to refine the Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots.

An hour later, the Star Stepping Boots flashed with Starlight. Accommodating the changes with Xu Jin’s intentions, they fitted onto his feet perfectly.

At the same time, a trace of Starlight almost intangible had connected to Xu Jin’s Lower Star Palace, ready to activate the Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots anytime.

The various wonderful uses of the Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots emerged one by one in Xu Jin’s mind after the refinement.

The most basic function was still a speed enhancement.

The Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots, made from materials possessing Wind Series properties, could make the wearer light as a feather, increasing speed by forty percent!

This was just the basic.

Beyond that, an emblem embedded into the boots enabled the Stepping Star Skill!

Stepping Star Skill was originally a Star Skill that only Fifth Tier Gathering Battle Realm experts could perform, allowing them to stride upon stars and ascend to the skies.

In other words, it enabled flight.

Prior to this, no matter how fast Xu Jin’s movement technique was,

he could only leap about a hundred meters high before falling.

But now, he could stride upon stars.

Combined with the Flying Star Step or the Blast Thunder Step, he could now fly in mid-air.

However, Stepping Star Skill required both Divine Soul Power and Starlight to activate.

And since it was an engraving on a Fourth Tier Star Artifact, its power was limited.

Besides, the Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots had several other minor uses.

Waterproof, dustproof, and fireproof, the boots also possessed the defensive power of Fourth Tier Armor but only protected the feet.

The most crucial feature was a simple covert function.

That is, without inputting Starlight, they were just like ordinary boots.

No one could tell the difference.

Including the waterproof, dustproof, and fireproof functions, these features only activated when Starlight was input.

Honestly, these minor functionalities were Xu Jin’s favorites.

Especially the covert function, which was fantastic.

Xu Jin could wear them daily without worrying about exposure.

When needed, a simple input of Starlight would activate them.

Otherwise, Xu Jin would have to carry a pair of boots every time he went out.

In times of battle, there might not even be time to change shoes.

"Young Master, the Wang Family Head Wang Ju, accompanied by his son Wang Jiugao from Pill State, have come to visit," Qing Fan announced just after the refinement.

This surprised Xu Jin.

Had they planned to come together?

Wang Ju, the Wang Family Head, was a very stern middle-aged man; even his hair and beard were impeccably groomed, somewhat like a researcher from a past life.

He spoke very formally as well.

Wang Jiugao, typically quite free-spirited, sat upright and behaved very formally in the presence of Wang Ju.

"Forgive us, Elder Martial Brother. Such is my father’s nature, I hope you don’t mind," Wang Jiugao communicated telepathically.

After exchanging courtesies,

Wang Ju presented a list of gifts.

Xu Jin glanced over it, and his eyes lit up; they were all Emblems.

One Fifth Tier Emblem, three Fourth Tier Emblems, and ten Third Tier Emblems.

The Third Tier Emblems were relatively easy to value, equating to just a few hundred Taoist Merits, but a single Fourth Tier Emblem was worth at least a thousand Taoist Merits. As for the Fifth Tier Emblem, it was truly a treasure.

Even in Wanyi, a Fifth Tier Emblem was priceless.

Owning one was akin to possessing a one-time Fifth Tier Gathering Battle Realm bodyguard—who would sell such a thing?

Sales would only occur within a small internal circle.

Naturally, Xu Jin accepted them.

It was necessary to reciprocate; it keeps the relationship reciprocal.

Xu Jin assisted Wang Jiugao; that was an initiation, and now the Wang family reciprocating with gifts was a response.

Reciprocity brought their relationship to a new level.

This time, without waiting for Wang Ju to speak, Xu Jin took the initiative to add him as a friend, which made Wang Jiugao even happier.

For a son, having his father respected by others is the highest form of respect!

After a while, having seen off Wang Ju and his son,

Xu Jin sensed the emblems.

Fifth Tier Emblem—Fire Meteor.

Two of the Fourth Tier Emblems were defensive, both Fourth Tier Earth Series defensive emblems Golden Bell.

The other was offensive—Fourth Tier Emblem—Dawn!

All valuable items.

"Young Master, the Yin Family from West Sea State has come to visit," Qing Fan reported before Xu Jin had even settled in.

It seemed clear to Xu Jin now; these families had coordinated their visit.

It also became evident that in the National Taoist Institute, anyone who became a True Inheritor had a powerful and wealthy family backing them.