Following what the Long-eared Rabbit had told him before, Li Qing registered for a spot on the next Teleportation Array ride and paid thirty thousand spirit stones in one lump sum.
For an intercontinental Teleportation Array like this, each activation consumed an enormous amount of spiritual energy, which was why the fees were so exorbitant.
In the surrounding region, only the Qingfu Archipelago possessed a Teleportation Array. It was firmly controlled by the Four Great Powers, and every activation brought them a profit of six million spirit stones.
Even after deducting the resources consumed by the Teleportation Array's routine operation and maintenance, the profits involved were still astonishing. It was plain to see just how much wealth the Four Great Powers had amassed from it.
"It truly is expensive. For the Four Great Powers to hold such a Teleportation Array so firmly in their grasp, their strength likely cannot be easily measured."
Li Qing sighed inwardly, then chose to reside on a spirit vein with exceptionally abundant spiritual energy in the central region of the Qingfu Archipelago.
He did not lack spirit stones. He had obtained a considerable number of them in the Tianguang Secret Realm before, and the amount he currently possessed was still sufficient to withstand spending.
This was a genuine Sixth-grade Spirit Vein, situated at the very heart of Qingfu Main Island. The surrounding spiritual energy was so dense it had already condensed into mist. Even casual breathing exercises would allow one to refine a vast amount of mana.
"There should be at least another month or so before the Teleportation Array activates. This period is perfect for cultivation. It would be best if I can reach the Peak Spirit Transformation stage in one go."
Inside the cave abode, Li Qing let out a long breath, then