"This is a Spirit Crystal Stone, no wonder those from the Black Cloud Sect were so eager to mobilize such a force to chase after you."
Lin Chen looked at the stone Liu Changfeng had taken out, quite astonished in his heart.
This Spirit Crystal Stone was a type of natural energy stone, containing extremely potent attribute energy. It was greatly beneficial for both Artifact Refining and formation setup. With its enhancement, both the quality of magic treasures and the effects of Spiritual Formations could be elevated to a higher level.
The Spirit Crystal Stone was an extremely rare material, seldom seen even among Martial Artists of the Melding Earth Realm. Lin Chen hadn’t expected that Liu Changfeng would have one.
"Indeed, it’s a Spirit Crystal Stone. It seems Brother Lin Chen also knows his treasures. Since you recognize this Spirit Crystal Stone, there’s no need for the two of us to explain its value and utility."
When Liu Changfeng saw that Lin Chen recognized the treasure in his hand, a smile immediately appeared on his face.
The two knew Lin Chen was a Formation Master. To him, the value of this Spirit Crystal Stone far exceeded that of other Martial Artists. The stone was extraordinarily precious, and Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen had stumbled upon it in a secret realm by chance. Unfortunately, they were spotted by members of the Black Cloud Sect, hence the fierce chase.
Even though the Spirit Crystal Stone was highly valuable, inside the secret realm, it was no different from an ordinary stone. They had to carry the stone out of the secret realm in order to exchange it for Spirit Stones or Sect Contribution Points. The question was, given their current situation, whether they would be able to leave the secret realm alive remained unknown. Therefore, they were more inclined to trade the Spirit Crystal Stone for immediate-use Cultivation Resources.
"This Spirit Crystal Stone is anything but ordinary, what kind of resources are you planning to trade it for?"
Lin Chen felt a surge of excitement in his heart. He had to get his hands on this Spirit Crystal Stone, no matter what. Such a treasure was exceedingly hard to come by, and with it, Lin Chen could set up Third-grade Spiritual Formations and refine artifacts in the future.
"Brother Lin Chen, although the Spirit Crystal Stone is a treasure, its value can’t be fully utilized in our hands. Only a suave and handsome Brother Lin Chen like you can bring out its greatest potential."
"We would like to exchange it for some life-saving Talisman Inscriptions and elixirs. What do you think, Brother Lin Chen?"
Seeing that Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen weren’t too greedy and knew when to stop, Lin Chen nodded satisfactorily, then took out Talisman Inscriptions and handed over two bottles of elixirs to the two.
There were a total of twenty Talisman Inscriptions, with Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen receiving ten each. The Spirit Gathering Pills were also distributed twenty to each.
The combined value of these items amounted to several hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, but compared to the value of the Spirit Crystal Stone, it still paled significantly.
However, Lin Chen was not a man of great charity. After all, this was the Mire Dragon Marsh Secret Realm, and the two were currently being pursued by the Black Cloud Sect. While the Spirit Crystal Stone was valuable, in their hands, it had become a dangerous burden.
Lin Chen’s offer of Talisman Inscriptions and elixirs worth several hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones was already an excellent deal for them.
The two eagerly accepted the Talisman Inscriptions and elixirs from Lin Chen, very satisfied in their hearts.
"I don’t want a fourth person to know about this—do the two of you understand?"
Lin Chen spoke to Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen with a cold tone, his eyes carrying a hint of menace.
If word of the Spirit Crystal Stone spread, not only the Black Cloud Sect but even the disciples of the Jade Cauldron Sect might target Lin Chen.
"Understood, we swear we won’t say a word," they replied.
Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen raised their hands above their heads and indeed took an oath.
With that, Lin Chen felt somewhat relieved.
The matter of the Spirit Crystal Stone was of great importance, and he didn’t wish to be chased by the Black Cloud Sect so soon after obtaining it.
"Lin Chen, what are you whispering about in there? Are those two guys trying to threaten you into giving them some Talismans and elixirs? Do you need me to twist off their heads?"
From outside the tent, Wang Yilin’s voice came in, causing Lin Chen to sigh heavily.
"Since my sister-in-law needs you, Brother Lin Chen, we’ll leave first," said the two, walking away.
Watching the backs of Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen as they left, Lin Chen was speechless. What did they mean by calling her "sister-in-law"? That Little Lass was many years younger than them, and he was still a youth himself.
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Lin Chen looked at Wang Yilin and spoke indifferently.
"What do you mean no physical touch between men and women? I’m your wife-to-be. I’m just worried about you. You’re ungrateful for my concern!"
Wang Yilin glared at Lin Chen dissatisfiedly, then walked straight into his tent and went to sleep.
Lin Chen looked at her well-defined figure, shook his head and smiled. It seemed Wang Yilin had decided to spend the rest of the night in his room.
Lin Chen lifted the tent curtain, planning to step out for some fresh air. The sky had not yet dawned, but due to the recent events, which led to casualties, nobody felt like sleeping. Lin Chen walked over to remind Li Caixia and the others to be cautious—as the Black Cloud Sect individuals surely wouldn’t let the matter rest, knowing that Liu Changfeng and Gong Ziwen had the Spirit Crystal Stone.
Upon hearing this, Li Caixia and the others nodded, raising their alertness and also thanking Lin Chen for the Talisman Inscriptions and elixirs he had provided.
Lin Chen waved his hand, indicating for her not to worry about it.
"Having driven off so many Black Cloud Sect disciples just now, once we regroup with the main forces, they won’t even have time to dodge us, let alone dare to make a move against us. To bolster others’ morale whilst undermining our own prestige, indeed."
Hearing Lin Chen’s words, Leng Dong and the others immediately began to mock sarcastically.