Chapter 221 - 103: The Distinction of Divine Spirits, South Sea Abyss

Hard work? I’d be happy to take that off your hands!

’An excellent-grade Divine Spirit Pearl for just an hour or two of work? That’s the kind of "hardship" I wouldn’t mind having.’

"You punk, don’t be so ungrateful for what the True God has given you," the long-haired man in sunglasses said, glaring at him.

"I can’t use it right now anyway." Chen Yu tucked it away casually.

"You’ll need it later, kid. Once you’re able to absorb Divine Spirit Pearls, you’ll understand just how precious they are," the long-haired man in sunglasses said.

Chen Yu nodded but didn’t press the issue.

The long-haired man in sunglasses started the car and drove out of the castle.

The car left the castle, heading toward the Outer City of the Hai City Safe Zone.

"So, what are your plans?"

the long-haired man in sunglasses asked as he drove.

"I want to go back to the South Sea," Chen Yu said.

"Back to the South Sea?" The long-haired man in sunglasses frowned at Chen Yu. "The situation there has stabilized. What would you be going back for?"

"Just to take another look. Oh, right. Head to the municipal government building first. I need to cash in my points," Chen Yu said.

"What the hell, you think I’m your personal bodyguard?" the long-haired man in sunglasses shot back, his eyes wide.

"You’re driving anyway. It’s on the way, what’s the big deal?" Chen Yu said, looking completely unbothered.

The long-haired man in sunglasses was speechless.

’This prick...’

’He’s so shameless!’

’When I first met him, I thought he was so unassuming. Now, it seems he’s finally showing his true colors.’

「Half an hour later. Municipal Government Office.」

"Mr. Chen Yu, this is your Spirit Card. You had so many points that we converted them into Spirit Pearls and deposited them onto this card. Please keep it safe. You can access them from anywhere."

The middle-aged man said with a broad smile, handing a Spirit Card to Chen Yu.

’A Spirit Card...’

’It’s just like a bank debit card, except it stores Spirit Pearls instead of money.’

’They can be withdrawn at the Spirit Pearl Banks in any of the safe zone cities.’

’Across the nine human realms, all cities in Middle Level safe zones and above have Spirit Pearl Banks.’

’Spirit Pearls could also be considered a higher form of currency.’

’You can use them for cultivation or exchange them for cash.’

’He had earned a fortune in Spirit Pearls this time from wiping out all those alien beasts in the South Sea.’

Chen Yu glanced at the Spirit Card and pocketed it.

"Thanks."

The middle-aged man smiled. "Not at all. You’re a hero to our Hai City. We should be the ones thanking you."

Chen Yu looked at him and asked, "By the way, is this event still going on?"

The middle-aged man froze for a moment before snapping out of it. "Well, Mr. Chen Yu, the situation in the South Sea has stabilized, so the event in Hai City is over."

"It’s over...? What a shame."

The middle-aged man was speechless.

’A shame?’

’The amount of Spirit Pearls you’ve earned is more than most people could dream of in a lifetime.’

"Mr. Chen Yu, there are probably similar events in other places," the middle-aged man said, forcing a smile.

"Other places? Like where?" Chen Yu asked, looking at him.

The middle-aged man was speechless again.

’How the hell should I know? I was just making conversation!’

"Alright, Chen Yu. You have more Spirit Pearls than you could possibly use for your cultivation right now. You don’t need to worry about this for the time being," the long-haired man in sunglasses interjected.

"I’m just preparing for a rainy day. They might not be enough later on," Chen Yu sighed.

The long-haired man in sunglasses was at a loss for words.

So was the middle-aged man.

’Later on? As if you’ll have trouble finding more later on.’

After leaving the municipal building, the long-haired man in sunglasses looked at Chen Yu and handed him a key. "Your classmate already went back. This is the key to the villa. If you’re staying in Hai City, you can live there for the time being."

"Alright." Chen Yu took the key.

"Anything else you need? I have to leave Hai City soon myself. Things have been a little... unsettled lately," the long-haired man in sunglasses said.

’Hmm?’

’Hearing this, Chen Yu smelled an opportunity. An opportunity to get his hands on the Source of Life.’

"Unsettled? What do you mean?" Chen Yu asked, his curiosity piqued.

"The Divine Authority Council, the Pantheon Sect, and that Celestial Eye Alien Race you’ve encountered," the long-haired man in sunglasses replied.

’The Divine Authority Council, the Pantheon Sect, the Celestial Eye Race...’ The man’s words reminded Chen Yu of the Celestial Eye Plan that Dongfang Yi had told him about.

’A grand plan to unite with the Alien Races, collude with the Heterodox Sects, subvert the Ancestor Star, and wipe out all of humanity on it!’

’But after all this time, there hadn’t been any major developments.’

’At least, not on the surface.’

’The Heterodox Sects...’

’Chen Yu hadn’t had much to do with the Heterodox Sects lately.’

’But he hadn’t forgotten about them.’

’His first contact with the Divine Authority Council, followed by the Pantheon Sect, the Heterodox Sect’s stronghold, the Demon Lizard Alien Race—he remembered it all as if it were yesterday.’

’Once he was strong enough, he would definitely take them on!’

’He could replenish his Source of Life and eliminate a threat to society at the same time!’

’It was the perfect win-win situation!’

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Chen Yu offered.

The long-haired man in sunglasses shot him a look. "Don’t get any ideas. Just focus on your cultivation and improve step by step. The True God has taken notice of you now. Your top priority is to represent the academy at the upcoming league conference."

"You don’t need to worry about these little things."

"..."

"Alright, then. Just contact me if you need anything," Chen Yu said, looking at the long-haired man.

The long-haired man nodded and got into the car. Chen Yu opened the passenger door and got in as well.

"What do you think you’re doing?" the long-haired man asked, staring at Chen Yu.

"It’s on your way. You can drop me off at the villa. I forgot where it is," Chen Yu said with a perfectly straight face.

The long-haired man in sunglasses was speechless.

’This prick...’

A vein throbbed on the long-haired man’s temple as he stared at Chen Yu’s shamelessly calm expression.

’Forget it. He’s the one the True God has his eye on. I shouldn’t sweat the small stuff.’

After consoling himself, the long-haired man started the car, executed a sharp drift, and peeled out of the municipal government’s courtyard.

...

"We’re here. Get out," the long-haired man said, his face an emotionless mask.

Chen Yu opened the car door and glanced back at the long-haired man. "Hey, thanks. I’ll be around for a while. Drop by for a drink sometime if you’re free."