Chapter 1234: S-Class Resource! Demon Heart!

Suppressing the inner agitation, Xu Jingming swept his gaze across the stalls.

He immediately locked onto the source triggering the agitation of his Purple Nightmare Demon Body.

There, on the right side of the stall, a dark purple heart lay still inside a specially crafted crystal container.

The heart was roughly the size of a fist, its entire surface a sinister purplish-black, covered in fine golden patterns.

Even through the container, one could feel the ominous aura emanating from it.

"One divine thunder talisman forged by the Immortal Gods, price: 700 million cosmic credits."

The vendor was a towering figure wearing a metal mask; upon hearing Xu Jingming speak, he immediately greeted him warmly.

"What about this one?" Xu Jingming pointed to the heart.

His voice, processed by his battle armor, had become much more gravelly.

"Customer, sharp eyes!"

The vendor's expression grew even warmer as he hurriedly explained:

"This is a treasure brought back from the Outer Realm battlefield—the heart of an Immortal-class demon!"

This is genuine S-class resource material!

If not for the Spirit Pivot Empire's recent crackdown on contraband, I wouldn't be selling it.

If you wish to buy it, just 6 billion cosmic credits!"

Six billion cosmic credits.

Xu Jingming frowned.

His Purple Nightmare Demon Body could be strengthened by absorbing demonic qi and demon blood.

There was another method: using demonic qi as the source while activating the Purple Nightmare Demon Body.

This method couldn't permanently strengthen the Purple Nightmare Demon Body, but it could drastically boost its power in the short term.

When he activated the Purple Nightmare Demon Body, his strength reached roughly Star Level One.

With this Immortal-class demon heart, he could likely boost his strength significantly for a short time.

At the very least, it should push him to Star Level Five!

Compared to the thunder talisman, the enhancement from this demon heart was undoubtedly greater.

But six billion cosmic credits was far too expensive.

His Nine-Colored Mystic Lotus was worth at most seven or eight hundred million cosmic credits.

Sensing Xu Jingming's hesitation, the vendor slapped his thigh and blurted out:

"I can see you're destined for this, friend. How about this—I'll treat you as a friend.

I'll sell it at A1-class resource price: just one A1-class resource, or 1.2 billion cosmic credits."

Six billion dropped instantly to 1.2 billion?

Nine out of ten parts felt wrong.

According to Xu Jingming's experience, either the item was fake, or it had a hidden trap.

But the Purple Nightmare Demon Body's reaction didn't lie—this demon heart shouldn't be counterfeit.

"S-class! This old bastard is trying to scam you!"

Eva's voice immediately rang in his mind; she explained:

"Demons all carry demonic qi, which is absolutely harmful to our human race.

Prolonged exposure could lead to demonic corruption, plunging one into chaos and evil.

Though this demon heart is an S-class resource, handling its demonic qi is nearly impossible except by Immortal Gods.

In reality, the value of this Immortal-class demon heart is only at A2-level.

And unless you meet a very specific group, nobody would buy it."

So that's why.

Xu Jingming's mind instantly cleared.

No wonder the vendor was so eager to offload it.

But the demonic qi others fled from was pure nourishment to him.

That meant, in his hands, this demon heart was truly an S-class resource!

Still, 1.2 billion cosmic credits was too expensive for him.

"Too expensive. I can't afford it."

Feigning retreat to gain advantage.

Xu Jingming shook his head and made as if to leave.

Given the vendor's urgency, he clearly didn't want to let this big fat sheep slip away.

Sure enough, seeing Xu Jingming move to leave, the vendor panicked and hurriedly called out:

"Don't go! We can still negotiate the price—what can you offer?"

Xu Jingming feigned thought for a moment, then took out a Nine-Colored Mystic Lotus from his space ring.

The lotus glowed translucent, its nine petals each a different color, radiating intense energy fluctuations.

"Nine-Colored Mystic Lotus?"

The vendor's eyes lit up, then he frowned, "This is only an A5-class resource—it still doesn't match the value of the demon heart..."

"Then forget it."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Jingming flipped his hand and returned the Nine-Colored Mystic Lotus to his space ring.

"Wait! I only said its value doesn't match—I didn't say I won't sell!"

The vendor instantly panicked, his expression twisted in visible pain:

"Forget it, forget it—the Lingshu Empire is cracking down on contraband lately. I'll take the Nine-Colored Xuan Lotus; you can have the Demon Heart."

Saying this, he directly handed over the crystal box containing the Demon Heart.

Xu Jingming said nothing and handed him the Nine-Colored Xuan Lotus.

The transaction completed, Xu Jingming could barely suppress the smile on his lips.

Exchanging a Level A5 resource worth 700 million cosmic credits for a Level S resource worth billions—this was a massive profit!

The vendor was equally pleased.

He had bought the Demon Heart centuries ago for 3 billion cosmic credits.

At first, he thought he'd made a fortune, but later realized he'd been cheated.

He simply couldn't handle the demonic energy on it!

Later, because the price was too high, he never managed to sell it.

This time, though he took a loss, at least he got rid of it—didn't end up stuck with it.

This was clearly a win-win.

Xu Jingming and the vendor both won.

But clearly, Xu Jingming won more.

"Level S? Why did you buy the Demon Heart?"

After securing the Demon Heart, Xu Jingming immediately flew away from the 12th Planet.

In outer space, Eva clearly didn't understand his actions.

Why not buy the Thunder Talisman? Why buy a Demon Heart you can't even use?

"You'll understand later," Xu Jingming said without elaborating.

"Ding dong~~"

In the accommodation zone of the exchange competition, Lu Yunji stood before Villa No. 14.

The crisp bell echoed through the silent air, but no one responded.

"Not here?"

She slightly furrowed her brow and instinctively glanced at the mountain behind:

"Went to train at the back mountain?"

Knowing Xu Jingming as she did, this battle-obsessed man had a high probability of doing exactly that.

"Forget it, I'll come back for him later."

Shaking her head, Lu Yunji turned to leave.

Her long legs, wrapped in the tight combat suit, appeared especially straight.

Yet, just as she took her first step,

a familiar, faint fragrance drifted into her nostrils, causing her to pause.

"Oh? If it isn't Sister Lu?"

A sultry voice came from ahead, laced with mockery.

There, Yu Li approached, swaying her hips—she had already changed into the Noah Empire's combat suit.

The suit clung tightly to her figure, revealing her wildly alluring curves.

Especially the silver chain hanging at her waist, further accentuating her slender waist, exuding an inexplicable allure.

"Yu Li?"

Lu Yunji frowned and instinctively asked, "What are you doing here?"

Yu Li's red lips curled into a knowing smile:

"Of course I'm here to find Brother Xu."

She deliberately stressed the three characters "Brother Xu," her tone laced with intimacy.

"What, Sister Lu? Are you here to find him too?"