Chapter 150: The Fastest Way to Earn Money
Chapter 150: The Fastest Way to Earn Money
"Understood."
Jiang Cheng nodded obediently.
What Bing Li said might be the truth, or it could be an excuse. However, questioning it at this moment was clearly not a wise decision.
"Good to hear."
Bing Li was satisfied with Jiang Cheng's response and continued, "Actually, doing things this way is for everyone's benefit. The Outer Borough is a complex place, and the Dawn Society isn't the only major force here. If we overstep, we could easily become a target."
Jiang Cheng nodded again.
"Alright, that's all I have to say. Do you have any questions? If so, feel free to ask."
"Actually, I do have one."
"Oh, go ahead," Bing Li smiled.
"I was wondering, Big Bro Bing Li, if there are any ways to earn money." Jiang Cheng looked him in the eye and said, "After all, you mentioned that each person only gets one mission per month. So, are there any other ways to earn money besides completing missions?"
"Are you obsessed with money or something?"
Bing Li was torn between laughing and crying.
"Didn't you earn enough from this mission? I heard it was a 70-30 split, with Nightingale taking 70% and you getting 30%. Do you know how many mid-rank Primordial Energy Warriors might not even make that much in a month?"
"But it's not enough to spend."
Jiang Cheng sighed helplessly.
"Before the mission, I bought an Iron Wall Talisman, and it was destroyed by a single shot, costing me 30,000. After returning, I spent 10,000 on a bottle of Basic Spirit Recovery Pill, and bought 20 bottles, which cost 200,000. And that doesn't include the cost of secret medicines. For the next mission, I'll need to buy a few more Iron Wall Talismans just in case. So, 300,000 isn't enough to last long."
As Bing Li listened, he seemed to empathize and said, "Don't even talk about 300,000; even 3 million would be spent in a few days. Fine, since you asked, I'll tell you a few methods."
Jiang Cheng perked up his ears.
"The first method is the fastest way to earn money: hunting Beasts or searching the mountains for rare herbs and medicinal plants. If you're lucky, you could earn millions in a single day. Of course, if you're unlucky..."
He gave Jiang Cheng a meaningful look, "Losing your life would be the least of your worries. Dying quickly might be better than being tortured to death or being eaten alive by a Beast."
"So terrifying?"
Jiang Cheng's face changed.
This was far more terrifying than what Nightingale had described.
"Looks like you're not familiar with the outside situation. Fine, I'll explain it to you properly."
Bing Li picked up the coffee beside him and took a sip.
"Actually, this all started a hundred years ago."
"A hundred years ago, when our Flame Nation was strong, the entire Morning Star wasn't entirely under our control. Some areas were inhabited by powerful Beasts, comparable to Force Supremes, and even close to Force Overlords. With our nation's strength, sending one or two Force Overlords could have swept the entire planet. We didn't do this for two reasons: first, it wasn't necessary. There were many agricultural planets like the Morning Star, and trying to control all of them would exhaust our resources. Second, we kept them around to occasionally hunt and use their parts for making various secret medicines to aid in cultivation."
"Later, the Horn clan came and took our land, gathering all Flame Nation citizens into nine cities,, including this Eastern City. Almost all the plains are controlled, or indirectly controlled, by the horn clan. The food grown on them is given to the horn clan. The mountains, due to their unsuititableility for cultivation and crops and the many Beasts, have not been controlled, are filled with Beasts, and numerous Beasts, which is why they haven't been taken over by the Horn Clan."
"Some people fled the city and entered the depths of the mountains, forming a resistance army. They have been fighting against the oppressors for years."
"I see, those people are quite principled."
"Yes, from a personal standpoint, I also admire them. However, you mustn't think they will be friendly to us. In fact, it's quite the opposite."
"They have a poor attitude towards us?" Jiang Cheng asked, already knowing the answer.
"Very poor."
Ice Force sighed, "In their eyes, we are no different from the law enforcement team, who have completely submitted to the Horn Clan and become their lackeys. So, they not only view the Horn Clan as enemies but also view us the same way, even if we are part of the Dawn Society."
"So, if we enter the mountains, the danger isn't just from the venomous snakes and fierce beasts in various places, but also from our former compatriots. They sometimes set traps deliberately to capture us, such as placing traps near rare herbs and medicinal plants. After capturing us, they might flay us alive, extract our bones, or execute us with extreme cruelty."
Jiang Cheng felt a chill run down his spine.
He had originally thought that since the guild didn't allow private actions, he could go hunting beasts in the wild to earn some money.
After all, gradually grinding away takes a lot of time. With a large amount of cultivation resources, his strength could improve as fast as a rocket.
But flaying and dismemberment? That's too extreme.
Wait, didn't Nightingale say that her marksmanship was good enough to hunt beasts even at the Second Rank Primordial Energy Warrior level?
She shouldn't have any reason to lie to him.
"This is about entering the mountains."
Ice Force explained, "Generally, only Third Rank Primordial Energy Warriors and above dare to enter the mountains. Even then, there are always injuries or deaths. There is another option, which is not entering the mountains."
"Not entering the mountains? In the wild?"
"Exactly."
Ice Force nodded.
"Near the foot of the mountains, there are also some beasts that appear. Compared to those in the mountains, they are much weaker and, of course, less valuable. However, the safety is much higher, and the chances of encountering the resistance army are much lower. If you are lucky, you might even find some rare herbs and medicinal plants and make a small profit. But..."
"But what?"
Jiang Cheng hurriedly asked.
"However, the danger still comes from other people hunting beasts in the wild, just like your current mission."
Jiang Cheng drew a sharp breath.
"It's exactly as you think. If you are lucky enough to spot a beast and shoot it from a kilometer or two away, you can't let your guard down. You never know if there are snipers in the shadows aiming at you as well. If you are not exposed, it's fine, but once you are, they will not hesitate to eliminate you, take your belongings, and leave with the beasts you killed. In a sense, the wild is not much safer than the deep mountains. So, I suggest you at least reach the Third Rank and unlock the permission to purchase Vajra Talismans before going to hunt beasts in the wild."
(End of Chapter)
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