"Miss Xiao Ling, please don't leave just yet."
Seeing Xiao Ling about to leave, Chen Lin hurriedly called her back.
Then he said sheepishly, "I'm rather short of funds. I originally intended to exchange these Brilliant Crystal Stones for intentless stones, but now that I've traded all the crystals to you, could I borrow some Sword Coins? Once I have the money, I'll repay you double."
"Borrow money?"
Xiao Ling froze.
It took her quite a while to react.
"There's no need to borrow any. Just tell the shopkeeper to put it on my account."
"Thank you, thank you."
Chen Lin thanked her repeatedly.
Then he followed her out into the main hall.
Without the slightest hesitation, the white-clothed shopkeeper brought out all the intentless stones in stock and promised to have the remaining stones transferred over within three days.
Chen Lin felt the weight of Sword Sect Master Xiaoling's influence.
He needed to make good use of this connection.
If he brought out that special crystal, the other party would surely agree to any request that was not excessive.
But he had a use for that special crystal himself. Unless it concerned the departure mission, he would not bring it out.
He left the Odd Stone Pavilion.
Chen Lin continued wandering through the market, verifying Sword Sect Master Xiaoling's words.
No matter how special the other party's status was, he could not simply trust him. He could never let down his guard against others; only verification would put his mind at ease.
Besides, he hoped there might be some variation.
If things were as Xiao Ling had said, he truly had little chance of completing his mission.
Yet after making a round of inquiries, Chen Lin's hopes were utterly dashed.
Sword Sect Master Xiaoling had not lied.
Moreover, he