Chapter 217: Fifth Rank Mentalist
Chapter 217: Fifth Rank Mentalist
On the way back to headquarters, Jiang Cheng once again expressed his gratitude to Nightingale.
If it weren't for her providing the sniper rifle, he wouldn't have been able to take out the two Primordial Energy Warriors in an instant, relying solely on the handgun he carried, which might not have been easy.
"It's nothing. It's all thanks to your skills. I merely lent a small helping hand, and you also paid me, so we're square."
She gazed ahead, her eyes unwavering.
Jiang Cheng smiled and also directed his gaze forward.
After completing this task, for the next month, unless there was a special assignment, he could freely manage his time.
Once he returned, he considered depositing the 1.5 million at home and the 400,000 he had on him into the Dawn Society's account.
After all, for Training Resources, he could only obtain them from the Dawn Society or the Black Market.
However, the Black Market only convened once every half a month, and there was also a possibility of encountering trouble during the journey.
It would be much more convenient within the Society; he could buy whenever he wanted, and the money deposited could be withdrawn at any time.
But he also worried that the incident of killing Wan Yuliang had not passed, and Bing Li had not truly put her mind at ease. She might use this opportunity to test him.
Once he truly deposited two million, it would immediately arouse suspicion.
"Perhaps it's better to be cautious. Slow and steady wins the race. I'll deposit 500,000 to 600,000 and buy a few dozen bottles of Spirit Soothing Pills. Let's enhance our strength to Fifth Rank first."
"Sea of Stars?"
"Hmm?"
Jiang Cheng turned curiously, "What's up?"
"Your marksmanship is excellent. Are you interested in hunting Beasts in the wilderness?"
Nightingale paused before asking.
Jiang Cheng looked at her, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise.
"What do you mean? Do you want to team up with me?"
"Yes."
Nightingale nodded.
"I need money. Training Resources, Visualization Charts, weapons, and various defensive means all require money, and merely completing the Society's tasks is far from enough."
Jiang Cheng deeply resonated with her words.
Just like him now advancing to Fifth Rank Primordial Energy Warrior, even if he relied entirely on Spirit Soothing Pills for recovery, one million was barely enough.
But one million, used to enhance psychic energy?
He had already spent over one million, and he still wasn't even a First Rank Mentalist. He would need to spend another nine million.
"So it's just the two of us?"
"Yes, more people might not be better, and the money would be divided."
"That's true, but I'm only at Second Rank now. I heard from Bing Li that even without going into the mountains, the wilderness is very dangerous."
Jiang Cheng spoke gravely.
He was planning to go when he reached Sixth or Seventh Rank.
"Don't worry, I can protect you."
"..."
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel a bit amused upon hearing this.
He didn't mean to belittle her.
But could a Fifth Rank Mentalist truly protect him?
"Your marksmanship is excellent, and with that sniper rifle in your hands, there's hardly anyone in the wilderness who can match you. I've been to the wilderness numerous times and am familiar with the situation there. Additionally, I'll also provide you with warnings, and if we encounter an attack, I'll block the bullets for you, just like our last collaboration. Moreover,"
Nightingale paused,
"I'll soon be a Fifth Rank Mentalist."
"!"
Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
"Upon reaching Fifth Rank, my psychic energy range will expand, reaching up to 50 meters, and the power of my steel needles will also increase. However, because I'll have reached Fifth Rank, I'll need to switch to a better set of weapons. That set of steel needles is only Grade B, and I want to exchange it for a Grade A set."
"How expensive are A-Class weapons?" Jiang Cheng asked curiously.
"Very expensive," Nightingale nodded. "The cheapest A-Class weapons start at a million, and the more expensive ones can go up to three or four million. When you advance to the Advanced Force Samurai level and come into contact with Secret Arts related to weaponry, you'll have a deeper understanding. Actually, weapons aren't the most expensive; the most costly are the battle suits. A-Class battle suits are priced at two to three times that of their corresponding weapons."
Jiang Cheng understood.
He recalled the Obsidian Set he had encountered in the black market.
The final auction price had reached over twenty million; it wasn't just a two or three times difference. At this thought, he couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked, "If I were to purchase the strongest A-Class battle suit within the Society, how much would it cost?"
Nightingale shook her head. "I'm not sure either. I don't have the clearance for that information, but I've heard that even the best ones are only a few million and not the top-tier ones."
Jiang Cheng was taken aback by her words.
According to this, even the Dawn Society couldn't afford the Obsidian Set?
"You can think it over. Let me know when you've made up your mind." Nightingale paused, "If you decide not to, it's fine. I can find someone else."
"No need to think it over." Jiang Cheng shook his head. "I can agree, but I'll need some time."
"How long?"
"About a month." Jiang Cheng replied.
In about ten days, he would break through to the Fifth Rank.
With the remaining twenty days, he would focus on advancing to the Sixth or even Seventh Rank.
With his vast psychic energy, he believed he could reach Perfection in the remaining human martial arts.
Even if he didn't make it to the Seventh Rank, it wouldn't matter. After all, Nightingale was at the Sixth Rank then, and this collaboration wouldn't involve entering the mountain but staying near its base, so the risks would still be manageable.
Moreover, he had never ventured into the wilderness before, and going alone on his first trip would be too risky. Since he needed to find a partner either way, why not choose Nightingale, with whom he had already collaborated twice?
"Alright." Nightingale nodded.
"I'll also need some time to break through from the Fifth to the Sixth Rank. It might take about a month, and if I get assigned a task in between, it might take a little longer."
"It's fine. A little longer is no problem," Jiang Cheng smiled.
Theoretically, the longer the time, the stronger he would become.
Of course, without sufficient cultivation resources, this time wouldn't be counted in days but months.
"Okay, then we'll split the earnings? That way, neither of us loses out," Nightingale said.
"Sure," Jiang Cheng nodded.
He had thought she might ask for a bit more.
He would have accepted that too, but he might only agree to collaborate once. Once he became familiar with the environment, he could act alone.
The two returned to headquarters, and it was evident that Nightingale was in a good mood as she waved goodbye before leaving.
Jiang Cheng placed the sniper rifle back in his room and then went to the task hall to submit the mission.
After that, he deposited the forty thousand yuan he had on him into his account and exchanged it for forty bottles of Basic Spirit Soothing Pills.
Although it wasn't the fifty bottles he had initially planned for, the time difference might only be a day or two, so it wasn't a big deal.
After obtaining the pills, Jiang Cheng left the headquarters and headed home.
At the same time, the Stormwind Martial Academy, located twenty to thirty kilometers away, also received the news.
(End of Chapter)
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