The Mask of Agony
Bai Cai glanced at it and said, "You know quite a lot."
"Of course, we..."
Seemingly remembering something, Wang Dong abruptly changed the subject, "We're applying for VIP cards."
Watching the whole process, the maid smiled and quickly presented three record sheets and three ink pens, saying, "The presence of distinguished guests brings great honor to our humble abode."
"Hehe, distinguished guest, a direct descendant of a reclusive sect?"
Xiao Xiao wiped her drool, then grabbed Wang Dong's arm, "Have pity on the child, the child can't even afford to eat anymore."
If she weren't a core disciple, she really wouldn't be able to afford the usual meals.
Apart from the core disciples, only five students in the class are able to continuously purchase top-quality meals at their own expense.
A meal costing dozens of Gold Soul Coin is fine for the occasional treat or to treat someone, but for everyday purchases at one's own expense, it's definitely the mark of the super-rich.
Three meals a day cost anywhere from one hundred to two hundred Gold Soul Coin, which most students simply cannot afford.
On average, it takes 150 Gold Soul Coin per day, 15,000 Gold Soul Coin in 100 days, 150,000 Gold Soul Coin in 1,000 days, and at least 100,000 Gold Soul Coin for a single Soul Bone.
Excluding cultivation resources, it took less than three years to consume almost a Soul Bone, at a very high cost.
The Soul-Suppressing Cauldron is not a first-rate power, so Xiao Xiao also needs to be careful with her resources.
There are quite a few excellent students who sell themselves into servitude in order to obtain cultivation resources; it's just being cute, nothing shameful.
"Call me 'darling,' and I'll give you 100,000 Gold Soul Coin."
After accepting the record sheet, Wang Dong smiled enigmatically. "How is it?"
"My dear, my dear, my dear..."
Xiao Xiao called out sweetly a few times, then quickly stretched out her little hand, "Give me the money!"
Wang Dong casually flicked his wrist, tossed out a black card, and said, "Buy whatever you like."
Xiao Xiao quickly accepted it, "It's actually Black Level savings card! Wang Dong, what sect do you belong to?"
The three great empires of Heavenly Soul, Dou Ling Empire, and Star Luo Empire have jointly issued savings cards and debit cards. The Black Level savings card represents a deposit of more than one million Gold Soul Coin.
Wang Dong did not wear any insignia, thus ruling out noble forces. The royal families and first-class sects of the three great empires have clear and orderly lineages, and there is absolutely no butterfly-type Martial Soul among them.
"Heh, guess."
Wang Dong pulled out a record sheet and a fountain pen, and filled in the information haphazardly.
The record form is quite simple, with a total of six items: name, age, gender, Martial Soul, Soul Power Level, and honors received.
"Guess whether I'll guess or not?"
Holding the Black Level savings card, Xiao Xiao made a face, "If they can fake their gender, what about the sect?"
Wang Dong remained noncommittal, then turned his head and said, "Xiao Bai is a year younger than me, and his Soul Power is two levels higher than mine. He has not relied on any sect or family at all."
"One hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin —it's not a huge amount, but it's not a small amount either. Xiao Xiao, aside from rare and precious materials, cultivation resources at most affect the speed of improvement, rather than determining the future potential."
"Three levels higher, I broke through during the summer vacation."
While filling out the record form, Bai Cai continued the conversation, "The food and simulated cultivation facilities provided by the academy are even better than some rare treasures. Moreover, most things below the level of rare and precious materials are not as good as a compatible Soul Bone. Xiao Xiao, you must use the 100,000 Gold Soul Coin carefully."
"I'm a few months younger than Wang Dong, and you're a little over a year younger than Wang Dong."
Xiao Xiao suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Captain, you're a few months younger than me!"
"What's wrong?"
Bai Cai handed over the record form, somewhat puzzled, "Is it very strange?"
"Of course it's strange!"
Xiao Xiao replied matter-of-factly, "Because the captain is always lecturing, I thought he was a year or two older than me."
"Too young, too naive, and sometimes rather innocent."
Bai Cai adopted a senior's posture, "As the team leader, I must impart some cultivation experience to you."
Xiao Xiao remained silent and quickly filled out the record form.
The three submitted their forms and waited a moment before the evaluation results were finally released.
The maid bowed respectfully and presented a gilded tray with three cards, two purple and one red, placed on a velvet lining.
"Miss Xiao Xiao, your rating is Purple Rank, and your credit limit is 100,000 Gold Soul Coin. It is reassessed once a year, and a new rating is required every second year."
"Mr. Wang Dong, your rating is also Purple Level, and your credit limit is the same as Miss Xiao Xiao's."
"The Purple-level VIP card, in addition to a credit limit of 100,000 Gold Soul Coin, allows you to purchase all goods at a 10% discount,"
"Mr. Bai Cai, your rating is Red, and your credit limit is zero."
The maid paused for a moment, "However, you can obtain one item, any item can only be used once a year, and you can purchase all items at a 40% discount."
Red-level VIPs have licensing rights that are almost equivalent to those of Titled Douluo.
What does it mean to be rated as "Red Level" at age eleven?
He will definitely become Titled Douluo, or even Super Douluo, in the future!
"Any item?"
Xiao Xiao was shocked, "The legendary Immortal Herb, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, External Soul Bone..."
The maid interrupted Xiao Xiao, "Esteemed guest, Immortal Herb are extremely rare and hard to come by. Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and External Soul Bone both inherited in a clear order. Unless one kills to steal the bones, they are impossible to find on the market."
"Furthermore, this is just a representative office, selling only ordinary resources. If our distinguished guests require rare and precious materials and Soul Bone, they must go to our headquarters."
The maid glanced furtively at the Bai Cai. "Our pavilion is holding Treasure Appreciation Fair this week, featuring numerous Soul Bones and rare and precious materials. Since you three are all core disciples, we should extend invitations to you. We invite you to attend."
She raised her hand and took off the red-level VIP card. It was warm, smooth, and jade-like, unlike any metal material. Bai Cai touched her ring and took out Ling Luochen's Black Level VIP card.
"If I use another VIP card, what discount will I receive?"
A purple-level VIP card corresponds to a 10% discount, a red-level VIP card corresponds to a 40% discount, and a Black Level VIP card corresponds to a 20% or 30% discount.
If you were to purchase cultivation resources worth one million Gold Soul Coin, the red-level VIP card would save you at least 100,000 Gold Soul Coin and at most 200,000 Gold Soul Coin compared to the Black Level VIP card, which is almost equivalent to a Soul Bone.
Cultivation resources cost money in every way; besides increasing revenue, it's still necessary to cut expenses.
The maid respectfully replied, "Show both VIP cards to enjoy a 40% discount, or show a Black Level VIP card to enjoy a 20% or 30% discount."
"Captain, what's the credit limit for the Black Level VIP card?"
Xiao Xiao stared intently, her dark pupils gleaming. "A purple-level VIP card costs 100,000 Gold Soul Coin, Black Level VIP card..."
Bai Cai touched the ring, took back the two VIP cards, and said, "A higher credit limit isn't always better."
"Captain, please tell me, please!"
Xiao Xiao immediately abandoned Wang Dong and quickly grabbed Bai Cai's arm, "Tell me, tell me!"
"Xiao Xiao!"
Wang Dong grabbed Xiao Xiao's cheeks with both hands and kneaded them hard. "Men and women shouldn't touch each other, let go right now!"
"Waaaaah!"
Xiao Xiao kept begging for mercy, almost wearing a mask of pain.