SPMT : Chapter 67: Buying the Spirit Tower 

 

Sun Miaomiao watched as Xu Mu’an walked out from the side courtyard, her eyes flashing with a hint of confusion.

 

Sun Miaomiao had seen Xu Mu’an before. In her memory, Xu Mu’an always wore coarse clothes and seemed a bit gloomy. Now, Xu Mu’an, though dressed simply, had clothes of decent quality, and he exuded a sunny disposition.

 

“Mu’an, are you heading out?” Sun Miaomiao walked up to Xu Mu’an and asked.

 

Seeing Sun Miaomiao, Xu Mu’an was surprised. He had seen Sun Miaomiao a few times before, but she never so much as glanced at him, let alone greeted him.

 

“Yes! We need some things at home, so I’m going out to buy them,” Xu Mu’an replied.

 

“I heard that you’ve got Jingting under control. I didn’t expect someone like Jingting, a playboy, to settle down. You’re really capable, Mu’an,” Sun Miaomiao praised.

 

After Sun Qi and Zheng Liming left, they spread the word everywhere that Xie Jingting had become obedient to his wife, listening to his every word. He wouldn’t dare go against his wishes, and he followed his commands without question. He had become so obedient to his wife that he wouldn’t even think of indulging in extravagance anymore.

 

The original Xie Jingting cared a lot about his reputation. If he found out that everyone thought he was afraid of his wife, he might become furious and do something reckless.

 

Xu Mu’an smiled and said, “It’s not all thanks to me. We went through some tough times in Tuqiu Village for a while, and that’s when Jingting started to change.”

 

“It seems like you’ve been through a lot in Tuqiu Village!” Sun Miaomiao said sympathetically.

 

“Although we went through some hardships, we ended up benefiting from them,” Xu Mu’an said.

 

Hearing Xu Mu’an’s words, Sun Miaomiao immediately thought of the treasures from heaven and earth in the mountains near Tuqiu Village. “Congratulations, Mu’an, you’re really fortunate.”

 

“It’s not a big deal. I have something to do, so I’ll be leaving first,” Xu Mu’an said.

 

Sun Miaomiao nodded and said, “Alright.”

 

Watching Xu Mu’an walk away, Sun Miaomiao’s expression darkened. Xie Jingting had been distant with her since he returned this time, and Sun Miaomiao couldn’t accept the fact that a man was inferior to another.

 

“Why did you just come?” Xie Jingting, who was waiting at the door, asked when he saw Xu Mu’an.

 

“I ran into Sun Miaomiao and was delayed for a moment,” Xu Mu’an replied.

 

Xie Jingting nodded and said, “Oh.”

 

“Do we need to wait for someone else?” Xu Mu’an asked.

 

Xie Jingting nodded and said, “Yeah, we’re waiting for my second brother. My eyesight isn’t great, so when he arrives, I’ll ask him to help me.”

 

Xu Mu’an nodded and asked, “When will your second brother be here?”

 

“He should be here soon. He’ll come after he’s settled his wife,” Xie Jingting replied.

 

Xu Mu’an smiled and said, “Your second brother and his wife have a really good relationship.”

 

Xie Jingting nodded and said, “Indeed.”

 

“It’s been a while. Sorry for the wait,” Xiao Jinfeng walked out and asked.

 

“It’s fine,” Xie Jingting replied.

 

“Second brother, let’s go.” Xu Mu’an said.

 

Xiao Jingting nodded and said, “Alright!”

 

After the three of them arrived at the store, a well-trained staff member immediately came to assist them.

 

“This batch of storage rings is crafted by the master refiner Zhao Li. Not only do they have an attractive design, but the internal space is also 150 square meters. The space structure is very stable, making it very convenient for storing and borrowing items in the wilderness. Each one is priced at twelve thousand two hundred silver coins,” the staff member explained.

 

Xie Jingting rubbed his nose and thought to himself: Twelve thousand two hundred? He thought he had some money, but suddenly realized how poor he was!

 

“Do you two young masters need anything?” the staff member asked.

 

Xie Jingting cleared his throat and pretended to be calm. “Let’s take a look at something else.”

 

Xiao Jinfeng felt a bit tempted, but considering the price, he hesitated. After killing prey in the wilderness, they often encountered other valuable beasts attracted by the scent of blood. They usually had to finish the fight quickly, sometimes only able to take the most valuable parts from the beasts, which was quite wasteful. Having a storage ring would make a big difference, but they were too expensive. Usually, mercenary teams used storage bags.

 

Reluctantly, Xiao Jinfeng glanced at several storage rings and then moved on to other items.

 

“Here are the talismans. The quality of the talismans in our shop is very high. Here are the fourth-grade talismans, here are the fifth-grade ones, and here are the sixth-grade ones. The price of fourth-grade talismans is around one hundred silver coins, fifth-grade ones are around two hundred, and sixth-grade ones are around four hundred. When encountering high-level beasts in the wilderness, talismans are essential tools. Sometimes, having an extra talisman means an extra chance of survival!” the staff member explained.

 

Thinking about how Xie Jingting had smashed talismans before, Xu Mu’an couldn’t help but feel like they were throwing away money.

 

“We won’t be participating in battles recently. Let’s go check out something else,” Xu Mu’an said.

 

The staff member smiled and suggested, “Why don’t you go to our high-end magic tool area? We have a new magic tool that’s very suitable for Young Master Jingting.”

 

Xu Mu’an smiled and said, “Alright!” He hadn’t seen many high-level magic tools and felt like he couldn’t afford them anyway, but it wouldn’t hurt to broaden his horizons.

 

“Please follow me,” the staff member said.

 

“The Spirit Tower is specially designed for planters. It has array patterns that enhance spiritual power. When you use your All Things Growth technique with this tower, the range of its effect can expand by half, just like any other spiritual technique,” the attendant explained.

 

“The materials used to build this tower are extremely sturdy. The tower can enlarge itself. If you encounter a beast that you can’t handle, you can hide inside the tower. It will completely conceal your aura. After a while, when the beast leaves, you should be able to save your life,” the Spirit Tower was specially designed for planters, many of whom had low combat power. Therefore, practitioners put a lot of effort into developing this function.

 

“This tower is also a weapon for combat. It can be used in battles with cultivators at the eighth or even ninth level. Actually, this is a semi-finished product. If you have the opportunity, Young Master Xie, you can still upgrade it,” the attendant continued.

 

Xie Jingting’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he listened. “Such a great tool must cost a lot of silver.”

 

“It’s one hundred and twenty thousand two hundred. But you can pay in installments with some interest. Xie Young Master, you can apply for a silver card. Pay thirty thousand as a down payment and then transfer ten thousand two hundred silver every month for ten consecutive months,” the attendant explained.

 

Xie Jingting widened his eyes. He had never heard of installment payments in this world before. But when he thought about it, it wasn’t surprising. The history of the Wild Land was much longer than that of Earth. With such a long history, installment payments weren’t surprising. With a down payment of thirty thousand and ten consecutive monthly payments, it would total one hundred and thirty thousand two hundred, with an additional ten thousand two hundred silver, which was quite expensive.

 

“Xie Young Master, this tool was crafted by a Foundation Building cultivator. We only have one in our shop. If you need it, you should act fast. If you wait too long, someone else might buy it,” the attendant reminded.

 

Xie Jingting looked at the attentive smile on the attendant’s face and felt like his heart was being scratched by a cat.

 

Xiao Jinfeng looked at Xie Jingting and said, “Jingting, this Spirit Tower suits you very well. It’s expensive, but it can be used for a long time. When you were at the fourth level of Qi cultivation, you already had an astonishing ability to make money. Now that you’re at the fifth level, your ability to make money should be even higher.”

 

Looking at Xie Jingting, Xu Mu’an said, “Then let’s buy it.”

 

Xie Jingting nodded and said, “Alright.”

 

With a firm decision, Xie Jingting bought the Spirit Tower.

 

The attendant couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised. They hadn’t expected Xie Jingting to buy the tower. They had explained so much to him in the hope that he would mention it to Xiao Jinfeng and Wang Lu, who might be interested in the tool.

 

…

 

“Xiao Jinfeng,” a voice filled with suspicion came over. Xiao Jinfeng turned around, furrowing his brows.

 

Xie Jingting looked at the people approaching. Seeing their mercenary attire, he immediately guessed their identities. It’s a small world indeed.

 

The leader, Hua Yufeng, looked at Xiao Jinfeng with a slightly gloomy expression. Behind him, several mercenaries looked at Xiao Jinfeng with some avoidance in their eyes.

 

“Young Master Jingting, here’s your VIP card. You’re now a Gold-tier VIP of our store. Whenever you come to buy something, you can enjoy a discount of five percent. We look forward to your next visit,” the attendant said politely.

 

Xie Jingting’s face twisted slightly. This store really knew how to do business. The items were so expensive, yet the discounts were so low. They should offer an eighty percent discount at least.

 

Hua Yufeng was momentarily stunned upon hearing the attendant’s words. According to the store’s rules, spending over a thousand two hundred silver made you a regular member, over ten thousand two hundred made you a Silver-tier member, over a hundred thousand two hundred made you a Gold-tier member, and over a million two hundred made you a Purple-tier member.

 

Hua Yufeng was currently a Silver-tier member. Learning that Xie Jingting was a Gold-tier member, Hua Yufeng couldn’t help but feel jealous.

 

“Let’s go,” Xiao Jinfeng said to Xie Jingting and Xu Mu’an.

 

Xie Jingting nodded, and the three of them walked out together. Throughout the whole encounter, Xiao Jinfeng didn’t even greet Hua Yufeng and the others.

 

“Second Brother, were those your former teammates?” Xie Jingting asked as they left the store.

 

Xiao Jinfeng nodded. “Yes.”

 

Knowing that they would meet those people when they returned to Mo City and having imagined the scene, Xiao Jinfeng thought it would be very uncomfortable. But when it really happened, he found it wasn’t so bad. The past couldn’t be changed, and it was all over now.

 

“Second Brother, the leader had a face that seemed ungrateful. It’s a good thing you were expelled; otherwise, you would have been implicated sooner or later,” Xie Jingting said. Xie Jingting had inquired about the mercenary group’s current situation. Under Hua Yufeng’s leadership, the mercenary group had been on a downward spiral, and many people had already left the group.

 

Xiao Jinfeng smiled. Hua Yufeng’s appearance was still very decent, but his character…

 

“Alright, it’s all in the past,” Xiao Jinfeng said. He wasn’t a saint either. After being betrayed like that, it was impossible for him to repay evil with good.