Because I Never Intended to Spare Them, There's No Need to Thank Me!

Old Shi Lei gave Jiang Lin a total of two items. One was a mysterious scroll containing some information about the Stone Race. The other was a Soul Jade Slip inscribed with "Super-Tier Battle Method."

After casually slipping both items into his sleeve, he prepared to bid Old Shi Lei farewell.

"Young man, always keep an extra eye out. On the Origin Qi Continent, there are basically no good people." Seeing that he had nothing else to give Jiang Lin, Old Shi Lei waved at him with a wistful expression, then returned to the rattan chair behind his counter and resumed his retirement life.

"Farewell, old man." Jiang Lin nodded at Shi Lei, then turned and left.

Although Jiang Lin did not know why Old Shi Lei, a Sixteen-star Dou Huang, was slacking away his retirement in such a "rear area," Jiang Lin had no intention of prying.

The farther one got from the center of the Origin Qi Continent, the lower the chances and frequency of encountering Source Beasts. That was because most Source Beasts on the Origin Qi Continent had essentially wandered out from Origin Province at the continent's center.

Then, where the Nine Provinces bordered Origin Province, nine super main cities formed an exceptionally sturdy defensive line, resisting the beast tides that surged out from Origin Province.

Most Source Beasts were intercepted by the nine great cities. A small portion slipped into the rear of the Nine Provinces, occupying territories and becoming a resource that sustained the Origin Race living behind the front lines.

*Those main cities of the Nine Provinces should possess the power to intercept every wave of Source Beasts. But Source Crystals are the foundation of life for every creature in this world. Whether restoring energy or extending one's lifespan, everything requires Source Crystals.