We're Making Money!

"Hmm?!"

"Pfft, hahaha!"

As Meng Yiran's words fell, bursts of loud laughter erupted.

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others clutched their stomachs, laughing hysterically: "I'm dying of laughter. How old are you, girl? To actually think a little kid would take a fancy to an old hag like you?"

"His Martial Soul is unique and unheard of. Even if he were to marry, he would surely choose a heaven-gifted beauty or a royal princess. Why would he ever choose you?"

"..."

Hearing this, Chao Tianxiang's expression hardened. Her soul power surged as she glared coldly at Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

Had Zhao Wuji not stepped forward, his own soul power manifesting as a barrier to deflect the pressure, Oscar and the others would likely have been vomiting blood on the spot.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the clearing turned frigid once more.

"Ahem."

Lin Fan chuckled aloud: "Miss Meng is a peerless beauty. If she were willing to marry me, I certainly wouldn't refuse. However... this soul ring requires you to pay for it!"

"How much?"

Meng Yiran asked hurriedly. She shot a fierce glare at Ma Hongjun and Oscar before turning her gaze back to Lin Fan, her eyes filled with gratitude.

In truth, Meng Yiran had realized the implication the moment she finished speaking. Lin Fan was simply fishing for other benefits; if he truly had designs on her, he wouldn't be selling her the soul ring—he would have just given it to her.

Knowing that Lin Fan had no such intentions and was merely diffusing the awkwardness after she had been mocked, she naturally felt a surge of gratitude.

"Wait a moment!"

Chao Tianxiang suddenly spoke up: "You were the only one speaking before. How can we be sure this soul ring will function as intended after absorption?"

"If you want to sell it, fine, but my granddaughter must absorb it first. We will discuss the payment only after confirming its effects."

Hearing this, Lin Fan glanced at Lin Qingfeng. Seeing his "cheap" father nod, he knew he possessed the strength to handle Chao Tianxiang, so he immediately agreed.

"Go!"

With a soft command, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent soul ring drifted toward Meng Yiran, causing her emotions to flare with excitement.

She had thought she had missed her chance, yet here it was, within her grasp!

Taking a deep breath, Meng Yiran suppressed her agitation and raised her hand, manifesting her Serpent Cane Martial Soul.

Hum—

In an instant, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent soul ring drifted onto the Serpent Cane. As her soul power surged, a look of pain crossed Meng Yiran's face.

Chao Tianxiang ignored everyone else, her gaze burning as she stared fixedly at Meng Yiran.

The soul ring absorption had begun!

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji gave Oscar a look, signaling him to begin absorbing his own soul ring.

For a time, despite the number of people present, the clearing fell into a deep silence.

Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others all observed Lin Fan with curiosity.

It couldn't be helped; the Martial Soul Lin Fan had awakened was simply too peculiar!

This was the first time they had ever heard of a Martial Soul capable of storing soul rings and even passing them on for others to absorb!

Furthermore, Lin Fan looked so young, yet his soul power was already formidable, which left them all astonished.

Time flowed like water, and the years slipped by.

It was unknown how much time had passed when the soul power within Meng Yiran's body surged, and the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent soul ring flowed into her Serpent Cane.

She stood up abruptly, her face flushed with excitement: "I... my injuries are completely healed!"

"My body feels even lighter. Does this soul ring actually have such an effect?"

Seeing Meng Yiran so exhilarated, the tension in Chao Tianxiang's face melted into a smile. She knew that Meng Yiran had gained a significant boost.

"My good granddaughter, what soul skill does the ring provide?"

"Instant Shadow Slash!"

Meng Yiran said excitedly: "It allows me to briefly possess the speed of the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, dash forward instantly, and strike the target once."

As if words weren't enough, Meng Yiran scanned her surroundings, suddenly brandishing her Serpent Cane as her third soul ring flashed.

Swish—

In a heartbeat, Meng Yiran seemed to take flight, vanishing from everyone's sight in an instant.

Bang—

A crisp sound echoed. As everyone turned to look, they saw the Serpent Cane slash through the air, and a thick, sturdy tree toppled to the ground.

"Such incredible speed, such powerful attack strength!"

At this moment, even the two Soul Saints, Chao Tianxiang and Zhao Wuji, wore expressions of shock.

Frowning slightly, Zhao Wuji turned his head to glance at Oscar, who was still absorbing his soul ring, and for some reason, felt a twinge of regret.

If Tang San had lost, and Oscar had been given the chance to buy and absorb this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, would that have been better?

Setting aside everything else, the speed of the spirit ring absorption alone was enough to demonstrate the difference between these two Phoenix-tail Crested Serpents.

"Good, good, good!"

Chao Tianxiang was overcome with excitement. She scrutinized Lin Fan for a few moments before turning to Lin Qingfeng with a smile, saying, "This friend has raised a fine son; such talent is truly rare."

"The boost this spirit ring provided my granddaughter is immense, and the spirit skill is excellent as well. Name your price."

Allowing Lin Fan to name his own price was the highest form of praise.

It meant that whatever price he set, it would be worth it!

Lin Fan pondered for a moment. Although his memories were a bit hazy, he knew the price of a spirit bone was usually around several hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Ultimately, this spirit ring was only a thousand-year one and not particularly rare; he estimated it would sell for around a few tens of thousands of Gold Soul Coins.

"Let's just be friends—fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins."

Lin Fan smiled and added, "If Miss Meng needs a fourth spirit ring in the future, you can come to me as well. No matter what type of spirit ring you require, I can find a way to capture it for you."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran could not hide her joy.

"Fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins?"

Chao Tianxiang was astonished. She had expected Lin Fan to demand an exorbitant price, but she had not anticipated it would be so reasonable.

In fact, it was quite cheap.

"He is a decent child."

Chao Tianxiang pulled a blue card from her waist and said calmly, "This card contains seventy thousand Gold Soul Coins. It can be redeemed at any auction house or bank within the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Senior, I only asked for fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins."

Lin Fan understood deeply that credibility was essential in business.

If he said fifty thousand, then it was fifty thousand; he would not take more.

And taking less would be even more out of the question!

"The extra twenty thousand is not for the spirit ring."

Chao Tianxiang shook her head and chuckled, "Usually, absorbing a spirit ring is an excruciating process, and one can only recover slowly after a successful absorption. Yet, your spirit ring allowed my granddaughter to recover from all her injuries."

"That is payment for the healing, and furthermore, it is to make a friend."

"If my granddaughter needs spirit rings in the future, I will have to trouble you, young friend."

"..."

Since it wasn't an extra payment for the ring but rather for other services, Lin Fan did not refuse and immediately accepted it with a grin.

"Um... what is your name?"

Meng Yiran looked at Lin Fan, her heart suddenly racing, and she asked, "Will we be able to meet again?"

"Hahaha, if you wish to purchase spirit rings, just come to the Lin Clan in Starry Sky City."

Lin Qingfeng took the initiative to answer, then looked at Lin Fan and chuckled, "Fan'er, shall we go?"

"Alright!"

Just as Lin Fan and Lin Qingfeng were about to leave, Zhao Wuji suddenly called out, "Please, stay a moment!"