The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard
Chapter 734: It Would Be Impolite to Talk about Spirit Stones_1

Chapter 734: Chapter 734: It Would Be Impolite to Talk about Spirit Stones_1

"You previously supported me with over seven million spirit stones, and here I’m returning ten million, consider the extra as a return on your uncompensated investment," he said.

Carson Flores handed over a ten-million spirit stone card to Situ Xiu with a smile, "Whether I’ve earned a lot or not, at least I haven’t lost anything."

Situ Xiu did not extend her hand, "It was meant to be an uncompensated support, why talk about a return? Just giving me the principal back is fine. You now want to refine your Sword Bone, and without a few hundred million spirit stones, I’m afraid you can’t do it. You’re in need of money."

Carson Flores shoved the spirit stone card into Situ Xiu’s hand, "Let’s keep things clear, take it."

Situ Xiu, left with no choice, accepted it with a bitter smile, "I originally gave it with the intention of burning it without returns, but unexpectedly I actually made a profit."

Carson Flores chuckled, "Victory makes a king, defeat a villain – the loser always has to pay the price."

Carson Flores passed the remaining two ten-million spirit stone cards to Situ Xiu, "The work of acquiring materials was interrupted due to city defense duties, now let’s continue, twenty million, all for purchasing Dark Iron Raven Essence, the quicker the better."

Situ Xiu received them with clean efficiency, "Alright, I’ll arrange it right away."

To refine the Sword Bone, aside from Dark Iron Raven Essence, other medicinal aids are needed as well. But refining the bones of the limbs doesn’t require many medicines. However, for the skull and vertebrae bones that come later, more precious medicinal aids are required, whose value even greatly surpasses that of Dark Iron Raven Essence.

In Delaney Hunter’s claim list, besides forty million spirit stones, fifty pieces of Dark Iron Raven Essence add up to less than twenty million spirit stones; the other forty million were all for the accompanying precious medicines. This shows that to refine a complete set of Sword Bones, two hundred and six pieces of Dark Iron Raven Essence are essential, yet they’re not the biggest expenditure.

No wonder Delaney Hunter brainstormed all sorts of ways to make money, traveled so long, yet still hadn’t earned enough resources.

Carson Flores saw Situ Xiu off, but then suddenly heard that Killian Jaramillo’s father, Branson Jaramillo, had come to visit.

"Mr. Jaramillo!"

Branson Jaramillo looked at Carson Flores, his eyes reflecting a flicker of complexity.

He had already learned the whole story about the defense of the city from his daughter, which was startlingly dangerous.

The city walls had fallen, a Deity Transformation Expert broke in, but then suddenly fainted. If not for that, Carson Flores might have already lost his life.

Branson Jaramillo smiled and said, "Mr. Flores, when White Wave City was under attack, the Jaramillo Family failed to send help, which was truly beyond our control. I hope for your understanding."

Carson Flores smiled, "Mr. Jaramillo, you’re too polite. Miss Jaramillo personally brought twenty million spirit stones to aid us, I’ll remember this kindness in my heart."

Branson Jaramillo breathed a sigh of relief. He had originally thought that Carson Flores was just an ordinary disciple of Flying Waterfall Mountain Peak, asking the Sect Master for Dark Iron Raven Essence with the intention of giving it to Delaney Hunter. Only now did he realize that he had become Delaney Hunter’s junior brother, taught the Sword Bone secret arts by her, which changed his status drastically.

New Carson Flores was not yet strong, but based on his identity, he could now stand on equal footing with the Jaramillo Family, and his future prospects were limitless.

Branson Jaramillo didn’t want Carson Flores to harbor any grudges against the Jaramillo Family for not assisting, holding a grudge in his heart.

After some pleasantries, Branson Jaramillo confirmed that Carson Flores held no resentment towards the Jaramillo Family and, with a smile, took out a Space Ring, "Carson Flores, recently I was accompanying Killian to the market and happened to see someone selling Dark Iron Raven Essence. I bought all of it – thirty pieces. Please accept it."

Carson Flores was joyously surprised; thirty pieces of Dark Iron Raven Essence was no small amount.

This material is extremely scarce in production. Even if the Sect has reserves, they usually wouldn’t sell it, as it can greatly improve the quality of artifact refining, making it an essential for the Sect. As a result, whenever it appears on the market, it is quickly bought up, and even regular cultivators with spirit stones might not be able to acquire it.

"Thank you, Mr. Jaramillo, how many spirit stones in total?"

Branson Jaramillo chuckled, "Speaking of spirit stones would be rather formal, wouldn’t it? This is a gift for Mr. Flores. You returned my father’s remains and saved my daughter’s life; such a great kindness cannot be compared to some Dark Iron Raven Essence. This is but a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it without demur."

This matter had already been mentioned back at Thousand Swords Sect’s Thousand Swords Hall, and Branson Jaramillo had then said he would help Carson Flores buy Dark Iron Raven Essence as a thank you. So with that, Carson Flores no longer demurred and accepted it graciously.

Branson Jaramillo stayed in White Wave City for one night, and early the next day, Killian Jaramillo came alone to bid farewell to Carson Flores.

"Miss Jaramillo, are you leaving?"

Killian Jaramillo smiled and pursed her lips, "Yes, the business in White Wave City is finished, and I should be returning. I’ve recently had some insights, and after I go back, I’m planning to enter seclusion. I might have a chance at a breakthrough."

Carson Flores, excitedly said, "A breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage?"

Killian Jaramillo nodded, "I’ll give it a try, hoping to succeed."

Carson Flores smiled, "Then I wish you all the best. When we meet again, you may be a Nascent Soul Powerhouse, and I won’t be able to beat you then."

Killian Jaramillo said with a laugh, "That’s not necessarily true. Even Cameron Hunter, who is at the peak of Nascent Soul Great Perfection, doesn’t dare to claim he could certainly win against someone in the Late Phase of Transforming Spirit. If you manage to refine your whole body Sword Bone, even as a Golden Core, defeating most Nascent Soul cultivators might be entirely possible."

Carson Flores laughed, "That’s easier said than done. Not to mention time and cultivation, just the resources alone would require several hundred million – not easy to earn at all."

Killian Jaramillo smiled and pursed her lips, "I believe you can do it. Oh, by the way, you’ll be participating in the Sect competition in Misrds State a year from now, right?"