LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 67
Chapter 67 Master Qiling Thinks So Too
Ding! System upgraded to lv.3
Unlocking mall level lv.3, 10% of products unlocked.
Currently, the number of redeemable products in the mall is at 15%.
Qin Bei watched as the redemption icons in the mall lit up one by one, feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
“It looks like I should upgrade the system immediately after any future breakthroughs. This is so pleasing to watch.”
Just as Qin Bei was thinking this, the enlightenment redemption icon he was gazing at lit up as well.
Enlightenment: After use, it can assist in understanding martial arts, magical powers, or cultivation levels. Multiple uses can accumulate, allowing for instant enlightenment once a certain level is reached.
Required Krypton Points: 100.
Seeing that only 100 krypton points were needed, Qin Bei was utterly stunned.
Is this too cheap or what?
Looking at other offerings, a divine-grade skill was inexplicably priced at a mere 50,000 krypton points?
This…
It’s so inexpensive that Qin Bei started to doubt reality.
As expected, the next moment, he understood why.
Master, after the system upgrade, the ratio of krypton points will increase. For the third-level system, each krypton point requires the consumption of one medium-grade spirit stone to acquire.
“Oh~ No wonder I was puzzled about seeing a divine weapon priced at only 100,000 krypton points. So that’s how it works!”
“But this is reasonable and acceptable.”
Previously Remaining Krypton Points: 300,000.
Now, after changing the ratio, Remaining Krypton Points: 3,000.
Qin Bei nodded thoughtfully. All those krypton points were acquired at his request from the old butler’s spending.
He had already set it up with the old butler.
The national treasury would provide him with two million spirit stones every month, from which Qin Bei would allow the old butler to spend 500,000.
This was used to purchase spirit gathering formations, elixirs, and such.
Anyway, the old butler was tasked with consuming that 500,000 each month.
Qin Bei wasn’t worried about the old butler’s loyalty; those spirit stones were essentially his lifeblood since they would only increase once the krypton points were consumed.
It was also a perfect way to test the old butler’s loyalty.
As it stood, the old butler seemed completely trustworthy.
If this spending continued, Qin Bei confidently believed his palace would soon rival the opulence of the imperial palace.
…
“Well, one medium-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for a hundred low-grade spirit stones, and the exchange ratio is also one to one hundred, so that’s no issue.”
Qin Bei happily accepted this change from the system upgrade.
After all, krypton points don’t demand spirit stones for their expenditure; they could be swapped for krypton points through one’s consumption.
It was like splitting one spirit stone into two, and it wasn’t just a simple one plus one.
“First, let’s exchange for an enlightenment opportunity and give it a shot.”
Qin Bei instructed the system in his mind.
Spent 100 krypton points to successfully exchange for an enlightenment opportunity.
Remaining Krypton Points: 2,900.
After the exchange, Qin Bei once again placed his hand outside the grid.
The seal still blocked his hand, but the moment his soul made contact, he encountered a marvelous sensation.
Countless thoughts flitted through his mind—willow leaves danced and flower petals fell.
Just as he was about to grasp this feeling, his hand suddenly felt empty.
Upon opening his eyes, Qin Bei saw that the seal before him had been lifted.
He could easily retrieve the jade slip.
Yet the insights swirling in his mind began to fade gradually.
Clearly, this instance of enlightenment allowed him to resonate effortlessly with this body technique.
To truly master it, he needed to read the content within.
He estimated it would take dozens of enlightenment moments to fully learn it.
Unfortunately, this encounter was only sufficient for one person to learn.
Moreover, having gained this enlightenment capacity, Qin Bei found the heavenly body techniques less appealing.
…
“Huh?”
Old Jiu, who had lingered outside, sensed something amiss, confusion clouding his eyes.
“This incompatible body technique can be sensed so quickly; it must be luck.”
Old Jiu thought to himself.
But the next moment, he sensed a seal had been released.
Upon sensing it, he realized it was Qin Bei.
And this time, it was even wilder.
He was merely standing in front of the desired technique when, in less than ten seconds, the seal was broken…
Once…
Twice…
Five times…
Ten times…
Finally, Old Jiu could no longer remain seated.
In such a brief period, Qin Bei had obtained ten jade slips.
This was no act of comprehension!
He was clearly on a shopping spree!
Old Jiu suspected a fault in the Martial Arts Pavilion’s seal; such bizarre occurrences simply could not be happening.
With a flash, Old Jiu disappeared from sight.
“Huh? What’s going on? Where did Old Jiu go?”
“He must have entered the Martial Arts Pavilion.”
Everyone was puzzled, unsure why Old Jiu had suddenly gone into the Martial Arts Pavilion.
Yet, nobody paid it much mind, assuming he was merely conducting a routine check.
Inside the Martial Arts Pavilion.
Qin Bei once again approached a seal.
As soon as he closed his eyes, the seal was lifted in the next second.
He reached out to take it.
Just then, Old Jiu’s voice echoed.
“Prince Bei, stop!”
Qin Bei, puzzled, looked up to find a visibly agitated Old Jiu standing before him.
“Old Jiu, what’s up?”
“Prince Bei, I apologize, but there’s an issue with the seal in the Martial Arts Pavilion. Please wait while I inspect it before you continue with your comprehension.”
Old Jiu said apologetically.
“There’s a problem?”
Qin Bei glanced around confusedly.
Then he stated, “No? I didn’t notice anything wrong.”
Old Jiu: …?
“Prince Bei, are you serious? Unlocking a seal in ten seconds, and you still say there’s no problem?”
Qin Bei: Ah… well…
Turns out the suspicion arose from his own doing…
“Old Jiu, this is your misstep. I’ve noticed you, like Master Qiling, seem to underestimate me!”
Qin Bei declared passionately.
Old Jiu: …
“Is this about me underestimating you? This could make anyone skeptical!”
Old Jiu reacted swiftly and added, “No, it’s not about whether I doubt you. There’s a fundamental issue; otherwise, how could you possibly achieve enlightenment so quickly every time?”
“Since you say that, I’ll show you if there truly is an issue.”
With that, Qin Bei led Old Jiu to another area.
At that moment, in front of a seal, a royal family member was striving hard to comprehend the martial arts within.
“Old Jiu, do you see? This person was already here when I entered, putting all his effort into comprehension. You’ve witnessed the outcome; I suspect he’s out of luck again.”
“Um… It does seem that way; the seal really seems… alright…”
“Then, how did you manage it?”
Old Jiu asked in astonishment.
“I knew you would ask. Come, observe closely; this is how I comprehend it.”
Saying this, Qin Bei approached the individual who was trying to comprehend.
“Royal brother, don’t waste your time. Step aside, let me handle this.”
Without caring for the other person’s response, Qin Bei closed his eyes.
“Hey~ What are you trying to do? You…”
Before the person could finish, he witnessed the seal that had been troubling him unfurl…
Unfurling…
“This…”
Not to mention him, even Old Jiu was left dumbfounded.
“Here, take it.”
Qin Bei tossed the jade slip over to the man.
“Thank you, thank you, my royal brother.”
“Don’t mention it, that’ll be 100,000 spirit stones.”
Qin Bei extended his right hand and stated.
???
“What? You don’t want to pay 100,000?”
“No, no, I do! I’ll pay right now!”
Saying that, the prince produced his Cosmos Bag.
A thousand medium-grade spirit stones promptly landed in Qin Bei’s Cosmos Bag.
“Old Jiu, any remaining doubts?”
“This… so… how did you do that?”
“I already told you, don’t doubt me—making it seem like this sort of thing is exceptionally hard.”
“Very good, you’re so boastful; I feel like hitting you.”
“Oh~ Master Qiling thinks so too…”