Chapter 46

"Only eighty thousand?"

Lu Jing shook his head and bargained, saying, "The Shadow Wolf King is rare; it's at least a hundred thousand!"

Although he didn't pay much attention to market prices, he still knew the value of the Wolf King.

rarity makes value; a price of a hundred thousand is not excessive, only possibly low.

"Well... okay." The man in suit pretended to be troubled, thought for a moment, and said: "Then I'll count this Shadow Wolf King at a hundred thousand, and the One-Eyed Demon Ape can only be priced at market rate."

"The One-Eyed Demon Ape is 250,000, the Fire Cannon Dragon Lizard is 400,000, and that's the deal."

The man in suit had calculated the price and was already thrilled inside.

Besides helping the Dan Medicine Company post missions, he often purchases demon beasts from hunters and resells them for profit.

The demon beasts bought from Lu Jing can all be sold at a higher price after their value increases.

Of course, the price offered to Lu Jing is also above market value, and he doesn't want to offend Lu Jing at this critical moment.

This transaction left everyone pleased; Lu Jing was satisfied, and the man in suit was also satisfied.

Only a few members of the Xuanwu Hunting Team lost their wives and suffered casualties.

"Including some miscellaneous first-rank demon beasts in the carriage, the total comes to 850,000."

"Plus, the mission reward for this time is one million."

"Altogether, that's 1.85 million."

The man in suit listed the details on a paper, handed it to Lu Jing, and said, "If there's no problem, just sign here; the money will be transferred to you immediately."

"Sure, I'm very satisfied with the price."

Lu Jing nodded and patted the man in suit on the shoulder.

This harvest was really good; it not only increased his strength but also earned him a lot of money.

Moreover, he completed the mission issued by the Martial Arts Association, and later he can also receive a spatial ring when he goes out.

Seeing Lu Jing sign the details, the man in suit couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Just now, seeing the internal strife of their Xuanwu Hunting Team, I thought they would return empty-handed today, but instead they gained a bountiful harvest.

Now, the more he looks at this young man before him, the more he feels he is extraordinary.

Every Dan Medicine Company needs a powerful martial artist to support them from behind, or a martial artist they themselves have nurtured.

It's obvious that Lu Jing is a good choice.

"Lu Jing, pleasant cooperation!"

The man in suit stepped forward and shook Lu Jing's hand.

"The funds will be transferred to your account within five minutes; please check."

"Okay."

Lu Jing nodded and then turned and left.

He didn't want to waste too much time here; he still needed to hurry and turn in the Martial Arts Association's mission.

On the other side, Jiang Fanxin saw Lu Jing approach and stepped forward to ask, "How was it? Did you make a lot of money?"

"Not bad, under two million; let's go, straight to the Martial Arts Association."

After saying that, Lu Jing prepared to leave with Jiang Fanxin.

Lóu Wǎnqīng hurried over from the side, saying, "Lu Jing, thank you this time; I'll transfer the money to you when I get back, so don't worry."

"No problem, as long as you pay."

Lu Jing smiled; he wasn't worried about Lóu Wǎnqīng defaulting, given her family's background, this amount is nothing.

"I just don't quite understand why the Martial University posts such dangerous tasks for people like you."

Lu Jing couldn't help but complain.

If it weren't for him, these few would surely have been wiped out in the Desolate God Jungle.

And according to them, this is just one of the most ordinary tasks among the many issued by the Martial University.

Lóu Wǎnqīng helplessly shook her head, saying, "Once you get into Martial University, you'll know; the higher-ranked the Martial University, the harsher the tasks..."

Jiang Fanxin also chimed in, agreeing: "Yeah, our school sees dozens of students die on missions each year—close to a hundred or eighty. Many dream of getting into Martial University, unaware that life there isn't easy either."

"Many who get into Martial University eventually drop out midway, simply because they lack the courage and strength to complete the tasks."

Lu Jing laughed, saying, "If what you say is true, then not getting into Martial University is actually escaping a calamity?"

Lóu Wǎnqīng gave a wry smile and nodded, saying, "For those who just want to get by, that's certainly true, but there are also those who enter Martial University to become stronger, to forge ahead bravely, to receive better education and face greater challenges."

"Indeed," Lu Jing nodded; he is the second type of person, and after hearing their descriptions of Martial University, he felt not the slightest reluctance but rather grew more excited.

After chatting a bit more, Lu Jing said goodbye to Lóu Wǎnqīng and the others.

He hailed a taxi by the roadside and, together with Jiang Fanxin, headed to the Provincial Martial Arts Association Center.

In the car, Lu Jing kept his eyes closed the whole time, appearing to meditate, but actually he was studying the newly appeared enhancement slot.

【Enhancement Slot】: It can enhance equipment or items; each enhancement increases the item's base stats.

(Note: Enhancement only raises the numbers, not the item's initial level.)

1. As the number of enhancements on an item increases, the success rate will keep dropping.

2. If an enhancement fails, it won't cause damage nor cause a level drop.

3. Enhancement requires red crystal blocks and consumes money during the process.

After reading the enhancement slot description, Lu Jing felt an urge to try it and couldn't help but recall an old woman named Kaili.

Compared to Kaili, this enhancement slot is incredibly conscientious!

Seeing Jiang Fanxin beside him closing her eyes to rest, he placed his waist-worn Thousand-Blade Demon Sword into it.

This divine weapon from the assassin world feels quite handy to use, looks cool, and its splittable trait perfectly matches a psychic aptitude.

Lu Jing planned to strengthen it a bit.

「Ding! 」

A clear crisp sound rang out, and the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword was embedded into the enhancement slot.

A line of small text appeared below the enhancement slot.

【Weapon: Thousand-Blade Demon Sword】: Produced by the Assassin World, attack-only, peerless, national treasure of the Divine Forging Kingdom......

【Enhancing this item requires consuming 5 red crystal blocks and 100,000 gold; continue?】

Like the synthesis slot, items placed inside will display a detailed description.

「Good buddy, that's really expensive! 」

Lu Jing couldn't help but click his tongue; he obtained 2 from killing the Shadow Wolf King, and 8 from the Lake Monster, totaling only ten.

That amounts to only two enhancement opportunities.

But thinking back to when he fought the Lake Monster and the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword struck its body, feeling that unbreakable resistance, Lu Jing still clicked continue.

Lu Jing doesn't need any special skills or flashy effects on the weapon; he just needs it to be sharp enough.

A sword, as long as it's sharp enough to cut through anything, is enough.

The next moment, steam burst forth from the synthesis slot.

「Peng peng...... pang pang! 」

Mechanical knocking sounds came.

Occasionally, the sound of flames bubbling could be heard.

This commotion startled Lu Jing, and he hurriedly looked to the side, seeing that the taxi driver and Jiang Fanxin had no reaction at all.

Could it be that only he can see the commotion of this thing?

Lu Jing's eyes lit up; this way, enhancing equipment in the future would be much more convenient.

One minute later, the steam in the enhancement slot dissipated, and the Thousand-Blade Demon Sword, appearing unchanged, appeared before his eyes.

【Ding! Enhancement failed; continue?】

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