With the trade concluded, Lord Yin left.
Chen Lin remained in his seat, toying with the Divine Snail Shell, his face wreathed in smiles.
"Congratulations on obtaining such a supreme treasure, my lord!"
Xue Wa's large eyes brimmed with envy as she offered her congratulations.
A snail shell imbued with divinity! This was the finest treasure-refining material in their Round Star Realm, and it was immensely powerful even when used as it was.
But she knew a treasure of this caliber was beyond her reach. Even if someone gave it to her, she would not be able to use it. She was better off working diligently for this lord and earning more Nightmare Coins.
If her delicacy could receive a star rating, she could find a way to open a shop on Gourmet Island and secure a steady income.
The envy in Xue Wa's eyes turned to longing.
The Explorer Association in her plane had many important figures among its members. Nightmare Coins were hard currency. As long as she earned enough of them, she could trade for all sorts of cultivation resources and rapidly increase her strength.
Then she would become a powerful figure everyone looked up to. No one would dare bully her again, and she would be able to protect her family and friends!
But her hopeful expression soon dimmed again.
Opening a shop on the island was no easy task. It required not only an enormous investment but also compliance with all kinds of restrictions. She simply could not manage it yet.
So she had to find a way to earn Nightmare Coins-the more, the better!
Xue Wa silently rallied her spirits.
"Congratulations to us both."
Chen Lin put away the Divine Snail Shell, then took out a hundred Nightmare Coins. "I'm very pleased with this