Su Miu appeared to be clearing out spider eggs, but he was actually collecting Essence Remnants and remnant souls.
The Advanced Stage Spider King had dropped one Essence Remnant, along with ten remnant souls.
What a lucky day. I made a killing!
He was in an excellent mood. An Advanced Stage Servant-level Spirit Essence would definitely fetch more than an ordinary Servant-level one. In other words, he had earned at least another five million. Naturally, he felt great.
As for strengthening Star Seeds? I've already strengthened two. I can sell the Essence Remnants dropped by Servant Level creatures, but not the synthesized ones, so I'll use those to strengthen my Star Seeds.
After clearing out the spider nest, Su Miu received a fifty-thousand reward from the government. By then, it was getting late.
Su Miu first returned to the hotel for a shower, then headed to the auction house to sell the two Essence Remnants.
The ordinary Demon Spider Essence Remnant sold for six million, while the Advanced Stage Servant-level Spirit Essence fetched nine million. Another fifteen million in his pocket—his grin nearly stretched from ear to ear.
Afterward, Su Miu spent two million on a large batch of Spirit Seed Fragments for Di Qiu'er and White Bubbles to cultivate with.
Since both were soul beasts, they could devour Spirit Seed Fragments to speed up their cultivation.
In the hotel bathroom, a meter-long little shark swam around in a fish tank while Su Miu held out water and ice Spirit Seed Fragments to feed her.
"See if these help your cultivation."
"Hmm? Are these heavenly treasures?"
White Bubbles curiously studied the two little stones, one blue and the other frosty white. Nearby, Di Qiu'er also stared at the tiny gold and red fragments in puzzlement.
"Yes. Give them a try first."
Su Miu thought about it after hearing her question and decided that sounded about right. They were heavenly treasures. At his words, Di Qiu'er swallowed both Spirit Seed Fragments in one bite as though they were snacks.
"Hmm... my first element, the Light-Fire Element, seems to have improved a little."
After sensing the changes for a moment, she described how she felt. Seeing that her boss had said so, White Bubbles promptly gulped down both Spirit Seed Fragments in one bite.
Di Qiu'er, who possessed an Innate Spirit Seed, saw only a small improvement. For White Bubbles, however, the effect was quite noticeable. It even seemed to have added a thousand years to her cultivation.
"They work! With Boss Qiu'er's blessing, my cultivation increased by a thousand years, and my stardust grew a little too."
Su Miu nodded at that. As long as they worked, that was enough. Of course, ordinary people certainly couldn't cultivate this way.
Ordinary people would get indigestion from eating Spirit Seed Fragments to cultivate. Fortunately, both of them were soul beasts, so that wasn't an issue.
"As long as they help you two. I'll find a way to get you more cultivation resources later. Try to get your magic elements to Beginner Tier Level Two as soon as possible, too."
He began making plans. Now he had to support not only himself, but also a big cat and a little fish. The pressure really was considerable.
On the other hand, once they made it through the early stages, the returns would be limitless.
Unbeknownst to him, Di Qiu'er looked at White Bubbles, who couldn't move freely in the bathtub, and an idea formed in her mind.
Then came the next day.
Su Miu went back to working hard for money, once again clearing little spiders out of the familiar sewers.
Magic City had an absurd number of sewers. There was no way he could kill Demon Spiders faster than they reproduced.
That day, he killed twenty-five Demon Spiders and earned three hundred thousand.
On the third day, he killed twenty-seven Demon Spiders and earned three hundred and thirty thousand.
On the fourth day, he killed thirty Demon Spiders and gained one Essence Remnant, plus three hundred and fifty thousand.
On the fifth day, he killed twenty Demon Spiders, discovered a second Demon Spider nest, and notified the City Demon Hunting Squad. He snagged an Advanced Stage Servant-level Spirit Essence for free and synthesized an Essence Remnant to strengthen a Star Seed.
On the sixth day, he killed thirty Demon Spiders and earned three hundred and fifty thousand.
On the seventh day, he rested and went to the auction house to resell his Essence Remnants, bringing in fifteen million.
Su Miu's assets had now reached forty million. It seemed like a lot, but he would soon spend it all again.
He spent five million on a Demon Traction Tool, then another ten million on a large supply of cultivation resources for Di Qiu'er and White Bubbles.
Unfortunately, the summoning system had no cultivation aids like fire crystals or water crystals. Otherwise, Su Miu would have bought them long ago.
Just like that, three weeks passed. He kept grinding for money like a bot, occasionally taking Di Qiu'er out for a lavish meal.
Good news kept coming, though. Di Qiu'er's Light-Fire Element broke through to Beginner Tier Level Two, and then there was...
"Su Miu, Su Miu! Hurry and summon me over! Good news!"
He was cultivating in his hotel room when he heard Di Qiu'er calling him.
"Hmm? What happened?"
"Oh, just summon me over first!"
He asked through their connection, but Di Qiu'er didn't answer. She only urged him to summon her.
"All right... Dimensional Summon!"
Curiosity flashed in Su Miu's eyes as he cast Dimensional Summon. Di Qiu'er stepped out first.
But she seemed to be holding someone else's hand. Under Su Miu's curious gaze, Di Qiu'er emerged with another little hand clasped in hers.
Soon, a figure with long blue hair, blue eyes, and a pale blue dress came into view.
He froze for a moment. Looking at the sixteen-year-old girl with fair skin and a sweet, lovely face, his mind failed to catch up.
"Su Miu, guess who this is?"
Di Qiu'er smiled smugly, then pulled the slightly shy blue-haired girl in front of her as she asked.
At the question, he quickly came to his senses. Puzzlement flickered in his eyes as he studied her, then he hesitantly voiced his answer...
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