Chapter 137: A Small Goal, Still Not Enough to Spend

For Jiang Chen, who has already solo‑run the Hell‑level Difficulty Outpost Dungeon Instance many times, it is still as easy as a familiar ride.

A few hours later, Jiang Chen successfully cleared the Outpost Dungeon Instance again.

At this moment, Jiang Chen is less than 10% away from Level 25.

One more run, and he can level up.

Lin Caier also smoothly reached Level 23, and at the moment of leveling up, she smiled very happily.

Leveling up together with Jiang Chen is just too easy and pleasant.

Recalling her arduous journey from Level 20 to Level 21, Lin Caier's eyes became a bit moist; it really wasn't easy.

Lin Caier resolved to level up together with Jiang Chen frequently from now on.

She puts Luoji and others' equipment into storage, planning to sell them later for a good amount of money.

Now, Jiang Chen urgently needs Gold Coins.

Because before reaching Level 40, he needs a large number of Intermediate Skill Scrolls.

Each scroll costs 10,000,000 Gold Coins or 80,000 points.

With his current savings, he can buy only a few.

The two leave the Instance and see the Flame Warhorses waiting outside.

These warhorses seem to sense their master's death, appearing uneasy and continuously emitting low roars.

All four hooves keep spouting flames.

Jiang Chen and Lin Caier exchange a glance, then ignore the warhorses and walk straight to a side to rest.

They have already agreed to keep Luoji's death hidden in their hearts, pretending they died in the Instance, so they naturally won't be linked to these Flame Warhorses.

Thus, no one can associate it with them.

The true death has no evidence; no one can investigate it.

When Jiang Chen and Lin Caier walk out of the Instance, the people around them are already unfazed.

already.

A group gathers together, drinking wine and laughing loudly.

Someone says, "I told you long ago, those guys can't clear as fast as Jiang Chen alone!"

Another person agrees, "Exactly, that Fire God Fighter, the so‑called genius of the Ancient Roman Church, is nothing but trash."

Someone else interjects, "It depends on who you compare them with; against Jiang Chen, they're all scum."

Another sarcastically says, "That also depends on future developments; what if I reach Second Transcendence and get Profession Ascension?"

Someone retorts, "You're overthinking it; the chance is too low, basically impossible, not even in a dream."

Another teases, "Hah, do nobles and generals even have courage? No one knows the future."

These people get drunk and start speaking without restraint.

Although Jiang Chen doesn't like to talk, he thinks this is fine.

Facing the Abyss's pressure, the Human Race needs vitality.

Shenlong University, Hong Shen Courtyard.

Lin Zhenzi walks in with an unhappy expression.

"Hey, Lin Laotou is here, what a rarity."

"Why do you come in with that sour face, what's wrong with you?"

Hong Jishi teases, and pours him a cup of tea.

Lin Zhenzi sits down forcefully, drinking three big cups of tea, "That Jiang Chen kid, so unprincipled."

Hong Jishi, full of curiosity, asks, "When did you see Jiang Chen kid?"

Li Xueru interjects, "He went to Fortress No. 1 yesterday."

Hong Jishi hums, "I see, did you see Jiang Chen kid with Lin Caier?"

Lin Zhenzi glares at Hong Jishi, "Tell me the truth, did you order Jiang Chen kid to flirt with Cai Er?"

"Nonsense!"

Hong Jishi shouts, "Jiang Chen kid

is so outstanding, still needs to flirt? With just one sentence, the girls would be lining up."

"Scram, if you hadn't ordered it, my Cai Er wouldn't have been able to tolerate that guy for half a day, not even a single audible fart."

Lin Zhenzi shouts even louder.

The two argue, each refusing to yield; Li Xueru sits nearby, closing his eyes to rest, effectively becoming a bystander.

For two consecutive days, Jiang Chen and Lin Caier repeatedly solo‑run the Hell Sentinel Instance.

As Jiang Chen's level rises, efficiency keeps increasing.

When both of their Cooldown Talisman energies are depleted, Jiang Chen has reached Level 26 with 45% experience, and Lin Caier has also surpassed Level 25.

Coming to the Alien Battlefield, in just five or six days, the level rose from Level 22 to Level 26.

Almost a level up per day, astonishingly fast.

It took a few days to cover the path that would take others months, even half a year.

After the final run, the two leave the Instance and return to Fortress No. 1.

They find a restaurant and order some food.

In two days, they haven't had any time to rest.

"The Cooldown Talisman needs recharging; I plan to go back to Shenlong University, I can't find an alchemist here."

Lin Caier chews food in big bites while mumbling indistinctly.

"I also need to go back, to see Grandfather Two about the task; I don't know if there will be a new task."

"Second grandpa dares to lie to me; when I go back, I'll definitely pull out his beard."

Lin Caier'er waved her fists, and her fierce look was oddly cute.

Jiang Chen looked at Lin Caier'er, suddenly reached out, and helped her wipe the food crumbs from the corner of her mouth.

Lin Caier'er was stunned in an instant.

She stood there, dazed, unable to speak.

Her pretty face turned bright red.

Jiang Chen also felt a bit

Sorry, he withdrew his hand.

"Our Hell Outpost Set is complete; Hong Shen might give me a new mission. If not, I plan to venture deep into the Alien Battlefield to earn some Military Merit."

Lin Caier'er blushed, "Take me along, okay?"

"Alright."

The two went to the Exchange inside the Fortress, and Jiang Chen consigned some unneeded equipment there.

Hell Outpost Series equipment is extremely pricey, often costing hundreds of millions.

If you just toss them to the Exchange, the price gap is too large.

On Lin Caier'er's suggestion, Jiang Chen decided to consign them at the Exchange.

After a successful trade, only a 10% fee to the Exchange is required.

Inside the Exchange, there isn't a single Hell Outpost Equipment item.

There are only Nightmare Outpost Equipment items.

The two used the Nightmare Outpost Equipment as a reference and marked up the price from there.

They sorted through their own gear; the quantity was still considerable.

"Sentry Outpost Longsword", "Hell Outpost Giant Axe", "Hell Outpost Longbow", "Hell Outpost Staff" ×2...

Besides weapons, there's a Shield, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, a Ring, and a Bracelet.

Each instance drops 2 to 3 pieces of equipment.

They don't need to split them; Lin Caier'er doesn't want any either—all belong to Jiang Chen.

Each weapon is priced uniformly at 10 million Gold Coin.

Light and Heavy Armor each cost 5 million Gold Coin.

Bracelets and Rings are 3 million Gold Coin each.

Only the Shield is priced at 15 million.

Thus, excluding materials, the total value of the Hell Outpost Equipment alone reaches 90 million Gold Coin.

Next come the Dragon Race materials.

For Dragon Race materials, someone posted a quest, buying them in bulk at high prices.

Jiang Chen kept the materials needed for the quest, and

sold the other materials, directly converting them into 20 million Gold Coin.

What remains are the pieces obtained from Luoji's group of professionals.

Jiang Chen tossed these pieces straight into the Exchange.

A full eleven sets, all top‑grade golden gear, each worth around ten million.

After selling them, Jiang Chen's Gold Coin exceeded 100 million.

That's practically a small goal right there.

Once all the Hell Outpost Equipment is sold, his net worth can surpass 200 million.

Jiang Chen suddenly thought that Intermediate Skill Scrolls weren't that pricey either.

Lin Caier'er laughed, "Don't think you're rich; it's only a few hundred million, basically useless."

Jiang Chen felt helpless; to Lin Caier'er, even over a hundred million Gold Coin seemed like nothing.

He has no idea how much money would catch her eye.

Lin Caier'er explained, "During Second Transcendence, a lot of materials are still needed, and those cost several tens of millions."

"Buying Intermediate Skill Scrolls—Level 40, Level 50, Level 60—all of them—requires billions, still not enough."

"As for High-level Skill Scrolls, not only are they sold, but each costs at least over a billion."

"So, it really isn't a big deal."

After hearing Lin Caier'er's words, Jiang Chen finally calmed down.

By that calculation, it truly isn't much.

Lin Caier'er continued, "Many things can't be bought with Gold Coin; grandpa said that among Top-tier Professionals, barter is the main trading method."

"There's another hard currency: Military Merit."

"At Fortresses numbered six and above, you can use Military Merit to purchase many items."

Lin Caier'er truly lives up to being a noble's child; in many respects she knows far more than Jiang Chen.