"Actually, my qualifications only just met the requirements. But apparently, I'm the youngest woman to join the Nine Heavens Pavilion in many years."
Zuo Xiaonian chuckled. "Of course, at this stage, I'm only going there to study, train, and keep honing myself. I'm still a long, long way from being ready to go on actual missions. Don't worry."
Zuo Xiaoduo rolled his eyes. "You don't have to be so modest. I'm sure you'll meet their standards in no time. Oh, and don't be reluctant to use that Top-Grade Star Soul Jade. The sooner you use it all up, the better!"
Zuo Xiaonian said angrily, "How could I just use treasures like those whenever I please? I should save them until I need them!"
Zuo Xiaoduo rolled his eyes. However precious they were, their fundamental purpose was still to aid cultivation. Why couldn't she use them?
His eyes shifted as he said, "Sister Xiao Nian, how about making a bet with me?"
"What kind of bet?" Zuo Xiaonian asked warily.
"If you can use up all your Top-Grade Star Soul Jade within a year, I'll give you another fifty thousand pieces. Yes, every last piece will be Top-Grade Star Soul Jade!"
Zuo Xiaoduo made his promise with absolute conviction.
"Fifty thousand pieces?" Zuo Xiaonian exclaimed, her eyes going round. "Doggo, did you dig your way into some blessed grotto-heaven?"
"No blessed grotto-heaven."
Perfectly composed, Zuo Xiaoduo said, "But I really did discover a Top-Grade Star Soul Jade mine. And I can also say for certain that, right now, I'm the only person on the entire continent who knows about it..."
Zuo Xiaonian's eyes immediately shone. "Doesn't that mean we're rich? That's a sky-swamping fortune!"
"Exactly."
Zuo Xiaoduo looked immensely pleased with himself. "Do you understand now? We aren't short of this