Chapter 217: Sixth-level Spirit Mind Master

On the way back to headquarters, Jiang Cheng thanked Ye Ying again.

If it weren't for the opponent sending a sniper rifle, he would have tried to kill two Force Warriors in an instant; relying on the handgun on his person, it wouldn't be easy.

"No problem, that's all your skill; I only gave a little help, and you also paid me, so we're settled."

She looked ahead, her gaze unwavering.

Jiang Cheng smiled faintly, his eyes also turned forward.

Having completed this mission, within this month, unless there is a Special Mission, he can freely allocate his time during this period.

After returning, he thought about depositing his 1.5 million at home together with the 400,000 he has into the Society's account.

After all, for Cultivation Resources, he can currently obtain them only from the Dawn Society or the Black Market.

However, the Black Market convenes only once every half month, and there is a risk of incidents en route.

The Society is much more convenient; you can buy whenever you want, and the money deposited can be withdrawn whenever you wish.

But he also worried that the killing of Wan Yuliang hadn't been put behind them, and Bing Li still wasn't truly at ease; he would use this chance to test himself.

If he truly deposited two million, suspicion would arise immediately.

"Maybe it's better to be cautious, like a ship that sails for ten thousand years; just deposit five or six hundred thousand, buy a few dozen Spirit Nourishing Pills, and raise our strength to Level Five first."

By then the half‑month will be almost up, and we can still go to the Black Market to buy Spirit Nourishing Pills, and it's a good chance to attend the Spiritual Thought Master's auction, where there are Visualization Diagrams we could try to acquire."

"Cang Hai?"

"Hmm?"

Jiang Cheng turned around curiously, "What's up?"

"Your gunmanship is excellent; would you be interested in hunting Exotic Beasts in the wild?"

Ye Ying was silent for a moment, then asked.

Jiang Cheng looked at her, surprise flashing in his eyes.

"You mean? You want to team up with me?"

"Hmm."

Ye Ying nodded.

"I lack money, Cultivation Resources, Visualization Diagrams, weapons, and various defensive measures—all need cash; merely completing the Society's tasks is far insufficient."

Jiang Cheng felt the same way.

It's like now he's at Fifth-level Force Warrior; even if he relies entirely on Spirit Nourishing Pills to restore Spiritual Power, about a million is needed.

But a million spent on boosting Spiritual Power? Sorry, he's already spent over a million, and he's not even a Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner yet; he'd need another nine hundred thousand.

"Is it just the two of us?"

"Hmm, more people aren't necessarily better; the share per person gets smaller."

"That's true, but I'm only at Second Level now; I heard from Bing Li that even without entering the mountains, the wild is still dangerous."

Jiang Cheng said gravely.

He plans to wait until Sixth or Seventh Level before going.

"No problem, I can protect you."

"……"

Jiang Cheng heard that and felt both amused and exasperated.

He didn't mean to look down on her.

Yet as a Fifth-level Spiritual Thought Master, can he really protect himself?

"Your gunmanship is great, and with that sniper rifle in your hand, few in the wild can match you; I've been to the wild many times, know the terrain, and I can also give you early warning—if you're attacked, I'll block the bullets for you, just like our last cooperation, and…"

Ye Ying paused, "I'll soon become a Sixth-level Spiritual Thought Master."

"!"

Jiang Cheng was startled.

"After reaching Sixth level, my Spiritual Power radius will expand to 50 meters, the power of the Steel Needle will be stronger, but because I've reached Sixth level, I need to switch to better weapons; that Steel Needle set is only B-level, I want to upgrade to an A-level set."

"Are A-level weapons pricey?"

Jiang Cheng asked curiously. "Very pricey."

Ye Ying nodded, "Even the cheapest A-level weapons cost a million; the high‑end ones run three or four million. When you become a Senior Original Force Warrior and encounter Secret Martial Arts related to weapons, you'll gain deeper insight. Actually, weapons aren't the most expensive; the combat suit is. The same A-level combat suit costs two to three times the price of weapons."

"I see."

Jiang Cheng understood.

He recalled the Obsidian Set he saw at the Black Market.

Its final auction price topped over twenty million, far more than two or three times? Thinking of this, doubt arose, and he asked, "If I buy the strongest A-level combat suit inside the Society, how much would it cost?"

Ye Ying shook her head, "I don't know that either; I don't have that permission yet, but I heard the best ones are only a few million, still not top‑tier."

Jiang Cheng was taken aback.

So by that logic, the Dawn Society can't produce an Obsidian Set?

"What I just told you, you can consider it well, and once you've decided, give me your answer."

Ye Ying said, pausing briefly.

"If you want to decline, that's fine; I'll find someone else."

"No need to think."

Jiang Cheng shook his head, "I can agree, but I need some time."

"How long?"

"Around a month."

Jiang Cheng said.

About ten days later, break through to Level Five.

The remaining twenty days, sprint full‑force to Levels Six to Seven.

I believe, with his massive Spiritual Power, the few remaining Human Weapons will soon achieve perfection.

Not reaching Level Seven is fine; after all, at that time Ye Ying will also be Level Six, and this kind of cooperation doesn't go into the mountain, only near its foot, so the odds of handling the risk are still high.

Moreover, he has never been outdoors; venturing alone for the first time is too risky. Since both sides need partners, why not work with Ye Ying, who has already cooperated twice?

"Sure."

Ye Ying nodded.

"I need some time to break from Level Five to Level Six, perhaps a month fits; if I receive a task midway, it might take a bit longer."

"No problem, a little longer is fine."

Jiang Cheng smiled.

In theory, the longer the time, the stronger he becomes.

Of course, without sufficient Cultivation Resources, this time is measured in months rather than days.

"Alright, when the time comes we split the earnings evenly? That way neither of us loses," Ye Ying said.

"Sure."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

He still thought the other side would ask for more.

In that case, he would accept, but perhaps only for the first cooperation; after getting familiar with the environment, he would act alone.

The two returned to headquarters; it was clear Ye Ying was in good spirits, and before leaving she waved a hand in farewell.

Jiang Cheng put the sniper rifle back into his room, then went to the mission hall and submitted the task.

He then deposited the 400,000 he had on him into his account, exchanging it for forty bottles of Primary Spirit Nourishing Pill.

Although it wasn't the previously planned fifty bottles, the time difference is probably only a day or two, which isn't a big deal.

After securing the pills, Jiang Cheng left headquarters and headed toward home.

At the same time, the Kuangfeng Martial Arts School some twenty to thirty kilometers away also received the news.

(End of chapter)