Lavish Spending of Ten Thousand Gold, Whale Rubber and Flowing Silver Battle Armor

What a waste of precious resources!

As for Shrek, Ye Feng looked down on it from the bottom of his heart.

It was a "three-no" academy—no official certification, no stable funding, and located in a village.

A bizarre place whose school motto was "Only Monsters Admitted."

Whoever wanted to go could go; as for Ye Feng, he would absolutely never entrust his life to a bunch of hypocritical, incompetent, and arrogant fools.

Suppressing these chaotic thoughts, Ye Feng refocused his attention on the street before him.

He walked aimlessly, his gaze drifting between the shops on either side.

Suddenly, a shop named "Four Seas Rare Treasures" caught his eye.

The storefront was not large, but it was decorated with an antique elegance, and a black plaque with gold lettering exuded a sense of understated luxury.

Most importantly, the customers entering and exiting were mostly steady in their aura, clearly powerful Spirit Masters.

As if guided by a ghost, Ye Feng lifted his feet and walked inside.

The interior was brightly lit, and rows of shelves crafted from precious wood were neatly stocked with all sorts of strange and curious items.

There were ores shimmering with a faint light, exotic liquids sealed in crystal bottles, and the bones and furs of unknown Spirit Beasts.

A well-dressed waitress with a smile on her face immediately approached him.

"Greetings, honored guest. Welcome to Four Seas Rare Treasures. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Ye Feng ignored her, wandering through the shop on his own.

His gaze swept over the items one by one; he couldn't name most of them and could only understand their general purpose and price through the small labels beside them.

The prices were generally exorbitant.

A piece of iron meteorite the size of a palm was casually priced at over a hundred Gold Soul Coins.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, his gaze inadvertently fell upon a crystal counter in the corner.

Resting quietly on the black velvet of the counter were several jelly-like, translucent objects, varying in color from light to dark, emitting a faint scent of the ocean.

"What is this?"

Ye Feng pointed at the objects and asked.

The waitress followed the direction of his finger, her smile becoming even more professional.

"You certainly have a sharp eye, sir."

She walked behind the counter and, using a pair of specialized tweezers, carefully picked up one of the pieces to show Ye Feng.

"This is called 'Whale Rubber,' refined from the adipose tissue of a Deep Sea Demon Whale using a special technique.

It does not contain spirit power itself, but it is an excellent supplement for restoring one's vigor."

Whale Rubber?

Ye Feng's body trembled slightly, and his eyes lit up instantly.

This stuff... he was all too familiar with it!

It could greatly enhance a Spirit Master's physical constitution, increasing the strength and resilience of muscles, bones, and meridians!

Truly, he had searched high and low for this, only to find it without any effort at all!

But Ye Feng never felt his foundation was too solid.

A Spirit Master's body was like a container.

The larger and sturdier the container, the more pure spirit power it could hold, and the higher the age of the spirit ring it could withstand!

He had already made up his mind: his second spirit ring must be of the thousand-year level!

Moreover, what he was looking for was an auxiliary spirit skill with powerful recovery or healing capabilities.

A hundred-year healing skill would fall far short of the effect he desired.

But a thousand-year recovery or healing skill could be a lifesaver in a critical moment!

To absorb a thousand-year spirit ring, a powerful physical constitution was an indispensable prerequisite.

This Whale Rubber had come at just the right time!

"How much for this?"

Ye Feng suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and asked with feigned calmness.

"Whale Rubber is divided into different grades based on the raw material—that is, the age of the Deep Sea Demon Whale," the waitress explained patiently.

"This lighter-colored one is refined from a century-level Demon Whale; its effects are mild and suitable for Spirit Master-level users, priced at eight hundred Gold Soul Coins per piece."

"And this deep, amber-like one is refined from a thousand-year-level Demon Whale; its medicinal properties are potent, and its effects are several times that of the century-level Whale Rubber, priced at five thousand Gold Soul Coins per piece."

Five thousand Gold Soul Coins!

What a rip-off!

Ye Feng muttered a silent complaint to himself.

However, it was worth the price.

"Give me two pieces of the century-old ones."

"And two pieces of the thousand-year-old ones as well."

Ye Feng's words were crisp and decisive, without a hint of hesitation.

The saleswoman was visibly stunned for a moment.

There were many soul masters who bought Whale Rubber, but most only purchased a single century-old piece to try it out.

For a young man who looked as youthful as the one before her to demand two century-old and two thousand-year-old pieces right off the bat—a total value of 11,600 Gold Soul Coins—this was definitely a massive purchase.

The smile on her face immediately became much more sincere as she nimbly packed the four pieces of Whale Rubber into specially made jade boxes.

Just as she was preparing to settle the bill, Ye Feng's gaze was drawn to something else on the other side.

It was a humanoid wooden mannequin wearing a set of silver armor that shimmered with a metallic luster.

The style of the armor was incredibly fluid, complete from the neck guard and breastplate to the gauntlets and greaves, perfectly outlining the mannequin's physique with a sense of both power and aesthetic beauty.

"Tell me about that armor."

"Certainly, guest."

The saleswoman's eyes brightened even further; she had encountered a big spender today.

She walked quickly to the mannequin and introduced it with a hint of pride:

"This 'Flowing Silver Battle Armor' is one of the treasures of our shop."

"It is not forged from metal, but woven from the silk of a thousand-year soul beast known as the 'Sky Star Silkworm,' combined with over a dozen rare mineral powders, by a master craftsman who is a Soul Emperor, taking three years to complete."

"Not only is it lightweight and tough, impervious to blades and swords, but it also comes with waterproof, fireproof, and self-cleaning functions."

"It can even automatically adjust its size as the soul master's body grows, ensuring a perfect fit at all times."

Self-cleaning? And it can grow?

Ye Feng was stunned as he listened.

No wonder... no wonder in the anime, those protagonists could wear the same set of clothes from level one to level one hundred without changing for decades; now he finally understood!

He had to get a set!

"How much?"

Ye Feng asked the most crucial question.

"That will be 13,000 Gold Soul Coins."

The saleswoman quoted a figure that would make an ordinary person faint.

Ye Feng, however, merely nodded.

Thirteen thousand to buy a piece of top-tier equipment that could be worn for a lifetime—it was worth it.

"Add the Whale Rubber to this armor and ring it up together."

"Understood!"

The saleswoman's cheeks flushed with excitement as she hurriedly took down the armor and, along with the jade boxes, led Ye Feng to the counter nearby.

The total came to 24,600 Gold Soul Coins.

Ye Feng did not haggle, simply taking the purple-gold Gold Soul Coin card from his Storage Bracelet.

Upon seeing the card, which represented a massive fortune, both the saleswoman and the shopkeeper held their breath for a moment.

The entire transaction process was incredibly smooth.

"Guest, we have a dedicated changing room in the shop. Would you like to put it on now?"

The saleswoman asked respectfully.

"Yes."

Ye Feng took the armor, which felt cool and silky to the touch, and walked into the changing room.

A moment later, when he stepped back out, the air in the entire shop seemed to freeze.

The Ye Feng from before, while handsome, had been dressed in ordinary linen robes with a reserved aura, much like an unpolished piece of jade.