Chapter 248

"I see." The two nodded in understanding.

Then they immediately became familiar with each other and started moving around inside.

Qin Lang looked left and right, occasionally letting out exclamations of surprise.

Xu Jiayi leaned back on the sofa and ate the snacks on the table by herself.

Shen Xing glanced at the tall, slender girl. She was dressed the same as before, in a black T-shirt and jeans.

But he always felt that the woman's belly was bulging a little more.

Shen Xing glanced at it twice, but didn't investigate too deeply, thinking that it was probably because she had been eating a lot of snacks lately, after all, she was a homebody.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

He pushed his wheelchair to the coffee table, then picked up the black bag and took out two items.

The two looked at the golden stone heart on the table and the ancient book, their eyes filled with doubt.

"Is this the good stuff you were talking about?" Qin Lang asked doubtfully.

"Yes."

Shen Xing explained the functions of the two treasures to them, which immediately made their eyes widen!

"Holy crap! The Sacrifice Pact is actually this skill book!"

Qin Lang exclaimed in surprise, "This is a skill that's ranked alongside [Noble Sacrifice], and is considered one of the three most powerful early-game skills for Sacrifice Knights!"

Xu Jiayi also stared blankly at the golden stone heart.

She naturally knew the value of this treasure, especially for a lord like her who possessed earth-type troops; it surpassed the enhancement brought by an Epic piece of equipment.

For a moment, the expressions on their faces became somewhat complicated.

"Shen Xing, you've given us Italian cannons and these precious treasures; we're almost in a bind to repay you." Qin Lang scratched his head.

"Why bring this up? I didn't ask you to pay me back." Shen Xing said speechlessly.

"I know, but I just feel it's not right to always ask you for help."

Qin Lang's tone became unusually serious. "We are a team, and the key is to help each other, not to constantly take from one person."

"We feel bad that you're always putting in so much effort."

Shen Xing glanced at him. "You're overthinking it. Since we're a team, we should help each other out. What's a little something to give each other?"

"Moreover, we'll be fighting side-by-side from now on, and the stronger you are, the more helpful it will be to me."

Upon hearing this, both of them fell silent, seemingly lost in thought.

A moment later, Xu Jiayi suddenly stretched out her arm, revealing the Flower of Mist that was between reality and illusion, from which grayish-white mist gushed forth.

As the mist dissipated, a golden orb of light, seemingly containing architectural projections, appeared in her palm.

"Shen Xing, here you go." She handed over the ball of light.

Shen Xing was taken aback for a moment, then decisively refused, "What are you doing? I already said you don't need to pay me back."

"I know, but let's keep things separate," Xu Jiayi explained. "You gave me such a powerful treasure, which greatly improved my strength. I want to give back to you in some way, otherwise I'll feel uneasy."

"Besides, this was originally prepared for you."

"Prepared for me..." Shen Xing asked, somewhat puzzled, "What is it?"

"Mysterious building - Advanced Training Ground," Xu Jiayi replied.

Shen Xing was slightly taken aback, then suddenly remembered something. "You mean, the kind of building where soldiers can train and quickly improve their combat skills?"

He had seen this type of building on the forum before; it was similar to a mage's tower, but it was more useful and had more comprehensive functions for warriors.

It contains multiple 'gravity chambers' that can be freely adjusted between 1 and 100 times the normal gravity.

In this simulated gravity environment, soldiers can hone their Control over their strength, and long-term training can also increase their strength and physical attributes.

In addition, there is a "Sword Star Corridor" inside, where flying swords will constantly attack you from all directions. The deeper you go, the higher the frequency and speed of the flying sword attacks.

This corridor is mainly for training soldiers' reaction abilities. During training, their agility attribute will increase, and it is said that there is also a certain probability of learning new skills.

Overall, this is a very important building.

This is especially true for lords like Shen Xing who train orcs as their main troop type.

"Shen Xing, take it." Xu Jiayi pushed the golden ball of light in front of him. "I was going to give it to you when I first got it a couple of days ago."

"Don't you need it yourself?" Shen Xing asked.

"I don't need them. The main forces in my territory are archers and golems," Xu Jiayi replied calmly.

Shen Xing was silent for a moment, then took the ball of light. "Alright, I'll accept it."

Thanks, Jiayi.

The tall, slender woman waved her hand dismissively.

Qin Lang, standing to the side, widened his eyes upon seeing Xu Jiayi produce such a precious and mysterious building. "Damn, you actually secretly prepared something for Shen Xing without even telling me!"

"No, I have to give back in some way."

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves and teleported out a dark red seed. "Shen Xing, here, this is for you."

Shen Xing glanced at him and said speechlessly, "I already told you, you don't need to give me anything, those are gifts for you."

"If you keep being so polite, I won't contact you again next time."

"No, this is an Epic Rank magic vine seed, but it's useless against me." Qin Lang quickly interjected, "Didn't you win first place in the Rain God Illusory Realm and receive Epic Rank Rain God's Blessing?"

"This seed can only realize its full value if it's in your hands."

Shen Xing looked at him with suspicion, but did not take it.

Qin Lang continued, "This seed is quite special; it can grow on the city wall, even enveloping the entire wall and forming a second layer of defense."

"But its growth period is too long, it takes hundreds of years, how can I wait that long?"

Shen Xing seemed to understand something. Qin Lang's words made sense; these seeds, which had a long growth period, could only play their greatest role in his territory.

However, he still didn't take it, but instead asked, "You said this is Epic Rank seed? Items of this level are not easy to obtain. How did you get it?"

Qin Lang seemed to have anticipated this question and explained, "Remember when I told you about the strange forest I discovered near our territory?"

"The place is full of those man-eating trees, and they're incredibly strong; they all start with at least Tier Two combat power."

"But they have a fatal weakness: they're too slow."

"I used the cannons you gave me to bombard these strange trees at the edge of the forest. One shot could take down more than a dozen of them, and they also dropped a lot of Soul Stone. It was so awesome!"

"Then, with the help of this artillery and other troops, I fought my way into the heart of the forest."

"At the very back, I encountered a Tier Three Leader Rank demonic tree!"

"Good heavens, that monster is the most terrifying I've ever seen since I started playing the game. It was over a hundred meters tall, and one of its vines was as thick as my waist."

"My newly recruited group of spearmen were entangled in its vines and drained of their life force before they even got close. I was so scared that I ran away on the spot."

A lingering sense of shock remained in his eyes, as if he still vividly remembered the power of that demonic tree.

"But later I discovered that this demonic tree, like the other strange trees, was lame, moving as slowly as an old lady crossing the street."

"I kept bombarding it with artillery, firing dozens of shots before finally killing it and getting a huge pile of loot."

"This magic vine seed is one of them."

"It just so happens that your Rain God's Blessing has the effect of accelerating plant growth. Only when it's in your hands can it be put to full use. Who knows, it might even sprout someday."

After hearing what he said, Shen Xing nodded in understanding.

"Alright, I'll accept it then."

He didn't stand on ceremony.

More importantly, the rain in my territory isn't just Epic Rank Rain God's Blessing, but Legendary Rank, which doubles the growth rate.

Thus, the three of them completed a resource exchange.

"Alright, where do we go next?" Qin Lang asked. "How about we get together at River Moon Boat?"

"River Moon Boat? Going to such a high-class place?" Shen Xing asked in surprise, "A meal there must cost at least five figures, right?"

"Hey, what's this?" Qin Lang chuckled casually. "For us, this is just small change."

Xu Jiayi, who was standing next to her, said she had no objection and was fine with going anywhere.

Shen Xing shook his head. "Let's wait a bit longer. I have an appointment with their manager; I still have a few things to sell, and I'll also buy some resources to take back."

"Okay," Qin Lang replied.

The three of them then continued chatting on the sofa in the VIP room.

Less than two minutes later, there was a knock on the door, followed by a polite greeting.

"Mr. Shen Xing, I am Ding Han. Is it convenient for you to come in now?"

"Come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, the door was gently pushed open, and Ding Han quickly walked in carrying a tablet.

He was dressed the same as before, in a sharp suit, with neatly styled hair and a professional smile on his face.

"Mr. Shen Xing, it's nice to see you again." Ding Han glanced at him, then nodded to Qin Lang and Xu Jiayi beside him.

Then, he sat down opposite him and casually asked, "I heard you have something else you want to sell?"

"Okay." Shen Xing nodded and placed the items on the table. "Could you first consign these three advancement materials for me and exchange them for the materials I need?"

"Ideally, a fire mage, orc, or skeleton archer."

Xu Jiayi and Qin Lang, who were standing to the side, looked surprised when they saw the materials on the table. They seemed not to have expected that he had already obtained the Tier Three advancement materials so quickly.

This also means that Shen Xing is already preparing to break through to the Tier Three.

They frowned slightly, feeling a sense of pressure.

"No problem," Ding Han replied with a smile. "We will match you with suitable materials as quickly as possible."

"Thank you for your help."

Shen Xing nodded, thinking to himself that it was fortunate that his Platinum Member waived transaction fees, otherwise just these three items would have cost him a lot of contribution points.

He paused, then continued, "Besides that, I have something else that needs to be recycled. Could you help me get an estimate?"

Ding Han looked up and smiled, "Of course, our Trading Association can recycle anything from the Land of Mist."

Shen Xing didn't say much and simply opened the black handbag.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light burst forth before everyone's eyes, bathing the entire VIP room in gold.

When the light faded, they immediately stared in disbelief.

"This is... this is Overlord Rank Soul!?"

Ding Han sensed something, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

Qin Lang and Xu Jiayi, who were standing nearby, were also shocked when they heard about the 'Overlord Rank Soul'.