Wilderness: I Tame Beasts to Survive

Chapter 455: Chapter 303: How Outsiders Relax

"This is... an Upper Monarch... No... this is the Crystal Stone of a Star Beast that was on the verge of reaching the Emperor Level!"

Indigo starlight reflected in Shui Rui’s clear eyes. Her brow smoothed in an instant, and her tone softened once more.

This Starlight Attribute Crystal Stone was a Monarch Level Soul Beast Crystal Stone that Han Ning had collected back at the Duke of Night Nether’s resting tower, right beneath the three Star Cores.

Because its quality was so high, he had treasured the few Crystal Stones he had obtained, not even using them when Grey needed a massive amount of Energy to break through.

After all, Grey only needed Lord Level Energy for its breakthrough. Using a Monarch Level Crystal Stone would have been complete overkill.

"The value of this Crystal Stone alone... I can personally guarantee that it can be exchanged for the heart of an Upper Monarch Level, Fire Type Giant Dragon, with plenty to spare..." Shui Rui’s gaze was captivated by the dazzling, star-like Crystal Stone, her eyes reflecting its brilliant glow. Even her tone of voice had softened considerably.

"Besides the heart of the Fire Type Giant Dragon, I need a few other materials..." Han Ning quickly added.

"Please, go on," Shui Rui said, sitting up straight, ready to listen intently.

"A Divine Intent Seed from a Red Lotus Mountain Beast, a Monarch Level Fire Attribute Soul Crystal, and twenty stalks of Flame Breath Grass... that’s all for now."

"A Red Lotus Mountain Beast..." Upon hearing this, a wry smile appeared on Shui Rui’s face. "To be honest with you... most of the materials produced by our Merfolk Sea Alliance are Water Attribute. The Red Lotus Mountain Beast is a dual Fire and Earth Type Soul Beast, and its primary habitat is in the Continent Group to the south. Even if we use special channels to acquire a Monarch Level Divine Intent Seed for you... it might take a rather long time. Alternatively, you could try checking with some of the larger factions in the Eastern Continent Group."

Han Ning was quite surprised to hear her explanation.

He hadn’t expected Shui Rui to tell him outright that the material would be difficult to obtain. Most merchants back on Blue Star would have done everything possible to drag things out for as long as they could, unwilling to let such a valuable deal slip away.

"How long would it take?"

"Hm... if we’re quick, about a month," Shui Rui said after some thought.

Han Ning nodded. "Gather the other materials for me first. I’ll be in Shuixiu City for the next few days. Do I need to pay a deposit?"

He didn’t leave any contact information, since he didn’t know where he would be staying yet.

"There’s no need... The other materials are all in our Merfolk Sea Alliance’s internal storehouse and can be retrieved at any time. You just need to come back again tomorrow." While speaking, Shui Rui took a light blue pearl from a small, aqua blue seashell at her waist, handed it to Han Ning, and continued,

"As long as you are on Pagji Island, you can touch this Illusion Pearl with your Spiritual Power, and we’ll be able to contact each other."

Han Ning took the pigeon-egg-sized pearl, stroking it gently in his palm a few times. He smiled and said, "If I carry this pearl, does that mean my whereabouts will be constantly monitored by you?"

Shui Rui shot Han Ning a look, her voice soft. "You’re overthinking it. Besides, if we wanted to know your whereabouts on Pagji Island, would we really need an Illusion Pearl to do it?"

"Haha, true enough."

「A few minutes later.」

Han Ning walked out of the shop carrying a small bag filled with opalescent white pearls.

This was a type of universal currency in Shuixiu City called "Jade Pearls," a higher tier than "Shell Pearls." They were more widely used in the city than Soul Beast Crystal Stones.

It wasn’t practical to keep making transactions with different levels of Soul Crystals.

The bag contained 50,000 Jade Pearls, equivalent to 5,000,000 Shell Pearls.

It was enough to cover his expenses in Shuixiu City for the next few days.

In addition, Shui Rui gave him a card that offered a 5% discount at any establishment owned by the Merfolk Sea Alliance.

"Han Ning, what should we do now? Go back to Grey, or just stay in Shuixiu City?" Lin Tianhe had bought some specialty materials from the Merfolk Sea Alliance, stuffing an entire waist pouch full.

Han Ning stood at the shop’s entrance and glanced up at the sky.

The sun was setting in the west, and evening was about to fall.

"How about... we stay in the city tonight and enjoy the nightlife of another race?" Han Ning said with a sly grin, glancing at the eager expression on Lin Tianhe’s face.

"That sounds great!" Lin Tianhe’s eyes lit up.

"Lord Han Ning... should I go and inform Lord Sage?" At that moment, Ah Yu, who had been following half a step behind them like a shadow, suddenly spoke up.

"It’s fine. Teacher Hom and Fei Lin have a Spiritual Link. Once they’re done with their business, they’ll naturally find us or head back on their own," Han Ning explained, then turned to their guide, Hailian.

"Miss Hailian, show us around. Hmm... first, find us a high-class place to stay, and then take us to the most unique restaurant in Shuixiu City."

He didn’t know what the Merfolk Race’s meal times were, but in any case, as humans, they were hungry.

"Of course. Please, follow me," Hailian said with a cautious nod.

"Don’t be so reserved. Loosen up a little."

Ever since she had personally witnessed Han Ning and his group interacting with Shui Rui, Hailian’s attitude had become more deferential. She had even abandoned her previously lively and talkative nature, her words and actions now tinged with awe, which made Han Ning feel a bit awkward.

"Yes..." Hailian replied meekly.

The Treasure House was located in the most prosperous district of Shuixiu City.

As night began to fall, Clam Pearls of various sizes beneath the shops lining both sides of the street began to emit a bright, warm yellow glow.

The crowds of people strolling about were even larger than they had been in the afternoon.

A constant hubbub of noise rose and fell.

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