After I cultivated immortality, I discussed the theory of lifespan with a long-lived spirit.

Chapter 145 Constructing the Cave Dwelling

It was actually a supernatural power or magic.

Lin Er was slightly taken aback.

Sword control is a relatively basic skill for Foundation Establishment cultivators and cannot be considered a supernatural ability. When encountering an enemy of equal cultivation level, it cannot completely determine the outcome unless the swordsmanship and magic weapon are a level higher than the enemy's.

His ability to deduce celestial secrets is a supernatural power, but it is more geared towards cultivation and support, and does not offer much benefit in combat.

However, the True Moon Bright Jade Manual is an Earth-rank cultivation technique that can be practiced all the way up to the Nascent Soul stage. Furthermore, it can utilize moonlight, and with a Daoist partner, the cultivation speed is quite fast.

Qi cultivators primarily focus on cultivation, so it's understandable that they might lack combat skills.

Unfortunately, this water-based supernatural power is not suitable for him, but if he really can't find any other supernatural power, he wouldn't mind learning it.

Of course, one must be very careful in deciding which supernatural power to cultivate, because once you regret it, losing your power will be a huge waste of time.

Lin Er snapped out of his daze, picked up the Healing Technique book, and asked the stall owner, "How much is this skill book?"

The stall owner glanced at Lin Er and replied, "No bargaining, 98 Fang coins."

Hearing the price, Helena couldn't help but exclaim, "A tattered book selling for such a high price? Why don't you just rob someone?"

The stall owner sneered, "If you can't afford it, don't buy it."

Helena immediately clenched her fists and glared coldly at the stall owner, who felt a little uneasy under her gaze and could only pretend to be calm.

Lin Er put the book down and said, "Boss, please hold this for me. I'll come back to pay later."

"Okay, okay."

The stall owner quickly replied.

Lin Er turned to Helena and said, "Let's go and get the healing potion first."

Helena looked away and said, "Come with me."

Led by Helena, Lin Er walked towards the center of the manor and soon arrived at the main villa.

As they walked, Helena explained, "This black market is called the Treasure Trading Company, and it has ties to the Noble Council. If you're not interested in those stalls, you can come directly to the trading company to make your transaction."

No wonder Helena didn't react to the illegal activities on the black market; it turns out there was this connection.

The three entered the first floor, where a young female waitress stood on each side of the entrance, dressed provocatively and flamboyantly.

A burly man walked past, grinned, and patted the waitress's buttocks, looking as if they were very familiar with each other.

The waitress didn't resist; she let out a soft moan and gave the burly man a flirtatious wink.

The receptionist was a young woman, and the burly man's expression immediately turned serious as he walked over.

"Ms. Rebecca, what new arrivals do you have lately?"

Rebecca replied nonchalantly, "A dark elf prostitute, are you interested?"

"Dark elf?" The burly man was taken aback, his expression changed slightly, and he waved his hand, saying, "Let's forget about the dark elf. I feel like I'm not playing her, but she's playing me."

As is well known, dark elves are extremely depraved and obsessed with pleasure. They have a slightly longer lifespan than half-elves, and because of their longer lifespan, they are generally not weak either.

Rebecca shrugged and said, "Since you chickened out, don't blame me."

"What do you mean I chickened out?" The burly man's face immediately turned red, and he said, "Don't talk so rudely. I'm a veteran of countless battles. I've seen dark elves before."

Rebecca replied calmly, "Okay, then you can go upstairs."

The burly man shrugged and headed straight for the second floor.

At this moment, a young man came down from the second floor. His clothes were disheveled, he was holding his waist with one hand and the wall with the other, his face was pale, and his legs were trembling as he went downstairs.

"I'm never playing with Dark Elves again, they almost sucked my soul away."

The burly man was taken aback by these words, but out of pride, he still gritted his teeth and climbed up to the second floor.

At this moment, Rebecca looked up and glanced at Lin Er, but quickly looked away.

"What would you like to do for these three guests?"

Helena spoke first: "You guys also accept healing potions here, right?"

Rebecca said, "Yes, we'll take it. How much are you interested in, guests?"

Helena looked at Lin Er upon hearing this.

Lin Er immediately asked, "How much are you planning to bid?"

Rebecca frowned and said, "Currently, the uniform buyback price in Watchtower City is 5 Coins. Of course, you are definitely not satisfied with this price, otherwise you wouldn't have come here. Our trading company is willing to offer 6.5 Coins per bottle."

"That's too little."

Lin Er shook his head.

"This is the highest price we can offer."

Rebecca answered calmly.

"As far as I know, the medicine is currently in short supply, so isn't your price a bit too low?"

Lin Er said in a deep voice.

This price isn't even as much as what Carlisle, the herbalist in Blackrock City, offered. He's planning to do this business long-term, absolutely...

It's impossible to agree to that price.

"Guest, you've wronged us. Our business spends a lot of money every day on rent and hiring thugs."

Furthermore, our merchant's healing potions cost 9.5 fang (currency unit) each time; raising the price further would leave us with no profit.

Rebecca sighed and looked very distressed.

"What if I have a lot of goods this time?"

Lin Er chuckled and held up one finger.

"Ten bottles?" Rebecca shook her head slightly, unconvinced, "Forgive my bluntness, but that's not enough."

"What I mean is, there are a hundred bottles this time."

Lin Er said with a smile.

"One hundred bottles?"

Rebecca was slightly taken aback. The materials for making healing potions in Watchtower City were extremely scarce. If so many could be produced at once, she couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

Could there be some channels she doesn't know about?

Lin Er didn't explain further and took out the inferior version of Rejuvenating Dew from his magic pocket.

Rebecca had never seen this kind of healing potion before, and her expression was a little strange, but when she found that the treatment was quite effective, her eyes lit up.

"Sir, I'm willing to offer 7 francs per bottle."

Lin Er said, "7.5 Fang coins, I will continue to sell here in the future."

Rebecca gritted her teeth and finally agreed.

Cash settlement.

Lin Er immediately received 750 Fang coins. He then inquired about the inferior magic stones. The price was not much different from that of the guild, so he spent another 200 Fang coins to buy 200 spirit stones.

He returned to the stall and bought the hydrotherapy manual and the other spell manuals, spending over two hundred fang coins.

The spirit stones required for the hydrotherapy transformation were too expensive, and since it wasn't urgent right now, Lin Er didn't attempt to transform it.

He went directly to the guild shop and spent 300 spirit stones to upgrade the low-level spirit gathering array to a mid-level spirit gathering array.

The upgraded Spirit Gathering Array is only the size of a palm, but its spirit gathering effect is greatly improved compared to before. Even small amounts can accumulate into a considerable amount of spiritual energy. It also comes with five Misdirection Array Flags.

This array flag will be activated as the array operates, forming a small maze array that can block the intrusion of mortals and wild beasts, and also has a blocking effect on some Qi cultivators with low cultivation levels.

This is just the first step in building the cave dwelling.

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