Qin Yuer's Gift

"He's called Zu Xingyi, from the Zu Clan of the Three Great Clans. He was originally the captain of the National Government Team, but his temper was too straightforward—at the World Academy Competition, he beat up a big shot from the Holy City."

"So, his family exiled him to Bocheng as punishment."

Qin Yuer explained.

"So Zhan Kong was still demoted to Bocheng after all." Qin Yuan thought to himself.

As for Zhan Kong, Qin Yuan didn't have much ill will toward him; in fact, he held some admiration. Defending Bocheng, the Wing Slaying Azure Wolf, jumping into the Abyss of Sorrow, saving the Ancient Capital—these deeds and more all showed he was a true hero.

As for the later controversial 'journey to the Holy City'—maybe it was just as Zhan Kong said, that the Ancient King's Armor Robe was devouring his consciousness, and if not stopped, the Ancient King would awaken and bring disaster to the world.

But maybe it wasn't that either.

In any case, Qin Yuan wasn't in a position to judge, nor did he have the right to.

Qin Yuan pulled his wandering thoughts back and asked curiously, "Sister Yuer, you said he owes you a favor. How did that happen?"

"Actually, it's not just him—the entire National Government Team owes me a favor." Qin Yuer smiled lightly. "Back when we were training, I revealed a bit of my strength to save the team."

"So, more than a favor, you could call it their lives."

"Revealed your strength?!"

Qin Yuan sat up straight immediately, startled.

Seeing his reaction, Qin Yuer naturally knew what he was thinking. A warmth rose in her heart as she explained, "It's fine. Most of them were knocked out by the Sea Waves at the time. Only three people were still awake, and they're on good terms with me—they won't say anything."

"Is that so..."

Qin Yuan nodded, his furrowed brow relaxing.

But a lingering worry couldn't be erased from his heart, because handing a secret over to others never felt good. There was no helping it—if those in the Holy City found out, Qin Yuer would definitely be branded with the title of 'Calamity.' He didn't want anything to happen to her because of that.

Seeing Qin Yuan fall silent, Qin Yuer gently rubbed his head. "Alright, it's fine. I'll be more careful from now on."

"Mm."

After Qin Yuan responded, he seemed to think of something and asked, "Sister Yuer, where are you planning to go into seclusion to break through to Archmage?"

"Pearl Academy, Azure Sky Hunter Agency, or the Spirit Hidden Tribunal?"

Qin Yuer hadn't followed the original path and entered the Imperial Capital Academy; instead, on Qin Yuan's advice, she went to Pearl Academy in Modu. After all, in terms of cultivation strength and reliability, Dean Xiao was leagues ahead of Song He.

As for how she got involved with the Azure Sky Hunter Agency and the Tribunal, that was Qin Yuer's own doing. After arriving in Modu and enrolling at Pearl Academy, she joined a private hunter agency to secure funds for her training.

As luck would have it, it was the Azure Sky Hunter Agency. There, Qin Yuer met Leng Qing and others, and through their recommendation, she joined the Spirit Hidden Tribunal, becoming a full judge after the academy competition ended.

Qin Yuer's cultivation was more than enough to qualify as Chief Judge, but she still lacked a bit in seniority. Still, it wasn't a big problem—becoming Chief Judge was only a matter of time.

To be honest, the current Qin Yuer was far better off than in the original story. Without the lonely isolation of being frozen, she could experience the world like a normal person. Seeing Qin Yuer so free, Qin Yuan was genuinely happy for her.

"Azure Sky Hunter Agency."

Qin Yuer didn't hide it and replied with a smile.

Pearl Academy and the Spirit Hidden Tribunal were ultimately 'public' settings; only the Azure Sky Hunter Agency, a 'private' one, was more suitable. Besides, she had a great relationship with the agency, and Leng Qing was the first true friend she'd made in years. Their bond now could even be called that of close sisters.

"Oh, right."

"Little Yuan, there are some cultivation resources in the Space Ring that I got from the Treasure Hunting Competition at the World Academy Competition..."

Before Qin Yuer could finish, Qin Yuan interrupted, "How can I take that!"

"Sister Yuer, you're about to break through to Archmage. You should sell those things for money—if you can buy a Star Sea Heavenly Meridian, even better."

As he spoke, Qin Yuan prepared to return the cultivation resources in the Space Ring to Qin Yuer.

"Puchi!"

Qin Yuer let out a light laugh, pressed down on Qin Yuan's hand, and said softly, "Let's not even talk about the price of a Star Sea Heavenly Meridian—just the channels to buy one are a problem."

"Things related to Archmages are basically priceless and unavailable. Without connections, you can't even see one, let alone buy it."

For the three realms of Beginner Mage, Intermediate Mage, and High-level Mage, auxiliary cultivation resources weren't all that rare. As long as you had money, most could be bought.

As for resources above the Archmage level, they required not just money but also influence.

"Then you could buy some magic tools for self-defense," Qin Yuan said.

"Alright."

Qin Yuer smiled gently. "The resources from the World Academy Competition's Treasure Hunting Competition are far richer than you'd imagine. I've collected quite a bit too."

"I know you're worried about your sister, but I'm not poor."

"Not poor?"

"Sister Yuer, how many resources did you get in the Treasure Hunting Competition?" Qin Yuan asked.

He only knew that Qin Yuer hadn't teamed up with her National Government teammates during the competition, instead acting alone.

High-level third rank Ice, combined with exceptional ice control and an Ice Domain.

Even without revealing her calamity talent, no team wanted to provoke her for no gain—wasting time aside, getting eliminated by carelessness would be a real loss.

So Qin Yuer had harvested plenty of resources in the competition, but exactly how much, Qin Yuan had no idea.

Seeing Qin Yuan's curious expression, Qin Yuer didn't hide anything and answered honestly, "Converted, roughly about a billion."

Qin Yuan: "..."

A billion... 666.

'Shock: Starting with a Rich Girlfriend!'

For some reason, that headline suddenly popped into Qin Yuan's mind.

But he didn't stay shocked for long, because he knew that in the world of Full Magic, a billion really... wasn't that much.

After all, a single Star River Vein cost around a hundred million, an ordinary Soul Seed three to four hundred million, and a top-tier Soul Seed with its own domain, like Tyrant Desolate Thunder, started at eight hundred million—and that was with no market supply!

So, a billion really wasn't that much.

"Little Yuan, there are a few Spirit-level Magic Tools in the Space Ring your sister gave you, and a Stardust Magic Artifact to assist with meditation and cultivation..."

(ps: The original work's magic tool and artifact grade divisions are vague, so this is a secondary setting, Mortal Soul Heaven)

Qin Yuer listed many cultivation-assisting resources one after another.

Rough estimate, their value was around five hundred million.

"Sister Yuer, the rice today is pretty soft and fragrant," Qin Yuan said with a sly grin.

Seemingly talking about the rice, but clearly hinting at something else.

Qin Yuer shot Qin Yuan a look and continued, "There's a Soulless Vessel in the Space Ring, which I also got from the competition."

"At the time, two Egyptian National Government team members tried to snatch my resources, but I ended up taking theirs. To keep searching for resources in the competition, they 'voluntarily' left the Soulless Vessel as an 'apology.' There are a few Demon Spirit Essences inside."