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Chapter 69: Perfect Fireball Spell
Chapter 69: Perfect Fireball Spell
The crowd surged, the shouts and cheers echoing through the air.
It was just the start of the afternoon session, and many cultivators eager to watch the matches at Phoenix Landing Mountain were jostling to get in.
Those who could afford the ten spirit stones for the entry fee didn't even flinch at the cost of a few snacks.
Besides, the stall owners had their pitches ready.
"Immortal Beans, stir-fried with a secret recipe."
"Beef Jerky, made from the core cuts of a first-stage Yellow Bull Beast, stewed and stir-fried with a blend of spices."
"Popcorn, a rare treat—ten pounds of spirit rice, costing one spirit stone, can only yield two or three servings."
These were all items imbued with spiritual energy!
Watching the matches while enjoying delicious snacks and sipping the unforgettable Yellow Pear Wine, life was good.
"Damn, I've cultivated all my life, and I deserve a bit of enjoyment!"
Luo Chen clapped his hands and squeezed out of the crowd.
Qin Liangchen stared at him with a strange expression, then his face softened into one of admiration.
Luo Chen's eyelids twitched; he couldn't handle such complex emotions.
"Brother, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't keep it bottled up."
Qin Liangchen sighed, "Back when I was at the seventh level of Qi Condensation, I could barely afford to rent a small room in the Inner City. That was only because my wife was pregnant, and I wanted her to be safe, so I gritted my teeth and moved in."
"Right, good man, good husband, good father. And then?"
"But you, at just the fourth level of Qi Condensation, could already rent a large room in the Inner City. I thought it was just your good luck and your talent in alchemy."
As he spoke, his voice grew wistful.
"Turns out, the real reason you could afford the big room was your shameless face!"
Slap!
Luo Chen slapped himself. Why did I have to be such a smart mouth?
He shouldn't have continued the conversation!
Qin Liangchen glanced at the crowd, where Yuan Xiaoyue was busy, her small face flushed and beads of sweat on her forehead.
"With so many customers, why don't you help her?"
"She has a long life ahead of her. I can't be like her father, always helping her!"
"Hey, you little rascal, why are you so mouthy!"
Luo Chen dodged Qin Liangchen's kick. With his Master-level Free Roaming technique and Master-level Wind Control Art, his agility was truly impressive.
Such a small attack, he didn't even bother to take seriously.
He glanced at Yuan Xiaoyue, who was juggling the sale of snacks and the protection of her spirit stones, nearly in tears.
Luo Chen said coolly, "She's a second-level Qi Condensation cultivator, not a mere mortal. If she can't handle such a small task, she might as well go feed the beasts in the mountains."
Qin Liangchen fell silent at this.
Yuan Xiaoyue wasn't working for free.
Luo Chen paid her well, one spirit stone per day, which amounted to thirty per month!
This was an incredibly generous salary!
Back when Luo Chen was at the third level of Qi Condensation, he worked himself to the bone for a month and only earned five spirit stones.
Bai Meiling, as a maid at the Hundred Herbs Hall, earned fifty spirit stones a month, which meant she had to work for three months to save up enough to buy a single Qi Nourishing Pill.
If someone had offered Luo Chen such a job back then, he would have treated them like a father.
The two men stood outside, watching Yuan Xiaoyue hustle inside.
A customer who recognized Luo Chen as the boss bought some popcorn and scolded him.
"You're such a heartless boss, not even helping the poor girl."
Luo Chen chuckled, not bothering to defend himself, and instead crossed his arms, looking indifferent.
His gaze wandered around, as if he didn't care at all.
The customer cursed again and left with his purchase.
Others, seeing the unscrupulous boss, felt more sympathy for the overworked girl and were more generous with their purchases.
When the crowd thinned a bit, Luo Chen walked in.
"Xiaoyue, give me a serving of Immortal Beans."
"Sure, another bottle of pineapple wine, the aged one that costs ten spirit stones."
"Sure, Brother Luo."
Yuan Xiaoyue wiped the sweat from her forehead, timidly responded, and handed over the spirit beans and wine to Luo Chen.
After receiving the items, Luo Chen walked towards the Sword Pavilion.
Qin Liangchen looked at this scene with confusion.
He watched as Luo Chen approached the ticket counter of the Discussion Platform and started chatting with a Sword Pavilion cultivator.
During their conversation, Luo Chen occasionally pointed back at them.
A moment later, he returned empty-handed.
"Let's go, nothing for us here," Luo Chen said, stretching lazily.
It was true; he had been practicing spells and fighting all morning.
Suddenly having some free time felt a bit strange.
Qin Liangchen walked with him, curiosity piqued. "Were you bribing the Sword Pavilion disciple just now?"
"Such a harsh way to put it!" Luo Chen said indignantly, "It's called building good relations with the neighbors!"
Qin Liangchen thought for a moment, his expression becoming complicated.
"You want the Sword Pavilion disciples to look after Yuan Xiaoyue, right?"
"Hah, you flatter me. I just don't want some idle people messing up my business."
Luo Chen shrugged, ending the conversation.
Qin Liangchen sighed, and they both returned to the quadrangle courtyard.
Looking at the empty courtyard, he sighed again.
His wife, Murong Qinglian, was busy with the Medicine Hall of the Broken Mountain Gang, and the other young girls in the courtyard were occupied with their own affairs.
Luo Chen, who had been having fun in the morning, shut himself in his room as soon as he got home, busy with something unknown.
Now, Qin Liangchen found himself with nothing to do again.
He sat in the courtyard, basking in the autumn sun, feeling like an old, lonely man.
His gaze fell on the swing he had made for his son, Xiaohu. The wooden plank was too short for him to sit on.
He should find some time to rebuild it!
The little dancer in the main house seemed to enjoy the swing a lot. Luo Chen often squatted beside it, watching the girl swing, but he never bothered to replace the wooden plank with a longer one.
How long would it take for his hand to adapt?
Would he ever reach the peak of the Qi Condensation stage and advance to the Foundation Establishment stage?
Should he save the Foundation Establishment Pill for his wife? She would probably save it for their son. No one understood her better than he did.
The sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the courtyard.
Turning his head, he saw a gang brother running in.
"Senior Qin, all the leaders of the Great River Market are setting up a banquet tonight to bid farewell to the Golden Core Elder from the Jade Peak Sword Sect."
"Boss Mi asked me to bring you a message, inviting you to attend."
"Understood, I'll be there."
Qin Liangchen felt disheartened. He would be there, not to hold the fort, but to be a mere onlooker.
These were all Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.
He, a Ninth Layer Qi Condensation cultivator with a severed hand, would likely be met with disdain.
Thinking about it, he suddenly asked, "Can I bring someone with me?"
The messenger was taken aback, assuming he meant his wife, Murong Qinglian, and quickly replied, "Boss Mi said you can bring one person."
"Alright, you can go."
Waving his hand to dismiss the messenger, Qin Liangchen chuckled and knocked on Luo Chen's door.
"Hey, Luo, there's a big feast tonight. Want to come?"
After a short pause, an excited voice came from inside.
"I'm in! I'm in!"
Qin Liangchen's lips curled into a smile. Hehe, now he had another companion to endure the humiliation!
Inside, Luo Chen looked at his attribute panel with excitement.
Full! Full! Overflowing!
Fireball Spell proficiency, finally maxed out!
[Fireball Spell Master 1000/1000] — [Grand Mastery Fireball Spell]
(End of Chapter)
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