Absolute Destiny Game-Chapter 432 - 46: The Legend of the Demon Star Tower_2

Unfortunately, he had spent all his money buying heads, so he could only gaze longingly at these pieces of equipment.

[Twisted Jiao Spirit Talisman (Magic Artifact/Top-Grade)

Spirit +6.

Equipment Effect 1: Underwater Breathing (Passive). Allows you to breathe while under water.

Equipment Effect 2: Water Avoidance Technique (Active). Creates a barrier that makes you immune to all water magic below Master Level, lasting for 30 seconds with a cooldown of 60 minutes.

Item Introduction: A crystal-clear blood-colored pearl that seems to be the transformed eyeball of a monster Jiao. The ancient saying goes, ’The fish’s eye mixed with pearls,’ and although it has transformed into a monster Jiao, the relic of Li Jinlin still retains the characteristics of a Fish Demon. This item serves as the proof of Li Jinlin’s identity as a Fish Demon.]

This thing is a real treasure, a magic artifact with built-in spells is like giving Physical Professions the ability to perform magic.

In certain specific environments, it can have huge effects, which is where its greatest value lies.

However, because it’s useful in ’specific environments,’ it becomes pointless in most other scenarios, only really coming in handy when facing Water Element demons. Plus the 6 points of Spirit are decent, wearing these could enhance a Mage’s Mana.

It’s comparable to Xiao Jie’s Divine Wood Talisman.

As expected, everyone looking at the magic artifact bid quite conservatively.

Even less eagerly than the previous item.

"60 taels!"

"70 taels!"

"75 taels!"

Xiao Jie thought to himself, goodness, bids are going up by fives, next time he would have to establish a rule, ten at a time, no more of this five-tael increment nonsense.

Fortunately, since it was a Magic Artifact, although the bidding was slow, it steadily increased.

In the end, it was taken by Zishan for 150 Silver.

Although it didn’t reach the expected target, it was still not bad.

The last item was another inner core.

"Fifth item: Fish Demon Transformation Jiao Inner Core, starting price 50 taels, any takers."

[Fish Demon Transformation Jiao Inner Core (Alchemy Material/Top-Grade)

Use: Can be used as an ingredient for alchemy.

Direct Consumption: Grants you the [Water Manipulation Technique] state, increasing the power of Water magic by 100% for 60 minutes.

Item Introduction: A peculiar inner core that seems to be left by a Jiao creature transformed from a Fish Demon. The twisted demon power and Spiritual Energy within gives it a bizarre reddish hue.]

This time the bidding was similarly lackluster.

In the end, it stopped rising after reaching 150 taels.

"150 taels once, 150 taels twice, 150 taels thrice—sold, Jiu Jianxian, please come forward to trade."

Unexpectedly, the one who bought the inner core was Jiu Jianxian again.

Xiao Jie was somewhat surprised, wondering why this guy kept buying inner cores?

Was he planning on practicing Qi Refining Skill as well? Or could it be that he was proficient in alchemy and artifact refining? It was baffling.

Flipped Cake was even more frustrated, he had thought that since Jiu Jianxian had bought one last time, he wouldn’t compete for it this time. That way, he might have gotten it for a steal, but now it seemed there was no bargain to be had.

"Alright, that will be all for today. It seems our profits are a bit low this time, but no matter, we will continue our activities tomorrow, and now let’s distribute the money."

The auction was over, and now it was time for the accounting and division of silver. The five items had sold for a total of—

+ 50 + 180 + 150 + 150 = 910 taels of Silver.

Xiao Jie, as the MVP, was entitled to the wages of 1.5 people, while Zishan as usual, also took the wages of 1.5 people.

The rest received the wages of one person each.

I can’t help but admit that being a Healer is simply exhilarating. Xiao Jie fights tooth and nail just to get a 50% subsidy, while others just casually throw a few Spells around in the same battle and can also take away 50%.

However, Xiao Jie doesn’t feel there’s anything wrong with that. That’s just the way it is: the rarer something is, the more valuable it is. In this death game, Masters of Magic are nobility, and those from the Healing system even more so—they’re like rare birds and beasts that every guild desperately tries to recruit. These are strategic talents, and if they’re willing to mix with this small team, it’s because everyone is friends. It wouldn’t be right not to give something in return.

Despite Zishan hardly lifting a finger throughout the entire battle, just having her present gave everyone peace of mind. Even if they went all out in the fight, they’d have much more confidence, knowing that in a crisis, they had someone reliable to fall back on—a lifesaver far more valuable than any strong fighter.

After all, in this death game, everything has a price, except for life, which is priceless.

taels of Silver, to be divided among 9 people, each getting 101 taels.

Xiao Jie, taking 1.5 people’s share, ended up with 151.5 taels of Silver.

Adding the 30 taels in his bag and the bounty of 300 taels, he had exactly 480 taels.

Xiao Jie did the math and couldn’t help but smile.

Not bad at all. With this, he would have enough for the next leader’s bounty. freewёbnoνel-com

Even though he didn’t get any Equipment, once he gathered three leader’s heads and returned the borrowed 300 taels, he would still have a hundred taels left.

Not to mention the gold he might get from the next activity, where he could also save up more than two hundred taels of Silver.

With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Jie couldn’t wait to return and complete his task.

One hour later—

Xiao Jie found himself at Xiao Yue Palace again. The gatekeepers were now quite familiar with him and immediately notified those above. It wasn’t long before Xiao Jie was face to face with Master Xiao Yue.

Seeing Xiao Jie return so soon to report his task completed, Master Xiao Yue was quite surprised, "Eh, that was quick of you. It’s only been a day, and you’ve got another leader’s head?"

Xiao Jie hurriedly replied, "Indeed, how could I neglect the tasks set by True Man? Moreover, the matter Master Xiao Yue asked me to investigate, I’ve made some headway."

As he spoke, Xiao Jie opened his backpack and right-clicked to submit the Task Item.

A giant Jiao head suddenly appeared in Master Xiao Yue’s hand.

Looking at the huge skull in her hand, Master Xiao Yue was taken aback.

"Hmm? What’s this?"

"This is Li Jinlin’s head."

"Li Jinlin’s head?" Master Xiao Yue gasped in surprise, "How did he come to look like this? If I remember correctly, Li Jinlin was a Carp Demon and quite ordinary in terms of cultivation. He transformed into a Jiao? Such a transformation—could it be—you mentioned earlier that you discovered some clues?"

With great seriousness, Xiao Jie said, "Precisely. Today, while fighting against Li Jinlin, I overheard him mentioning ’strange birds.’ It reminded me that Niu Dali had also talked about ’strange birds’ during our last encounter, but I didn’t pay much attention to it at the time. However, when Li Jinlin mentioned it today, it struck me as odd.

Moreover, Li Jinlin pulled out a blood-red pill and swallowed it, after which his cultivation soared, allowing him to successfully transform into a Jiao. But this Jiao was quite peculiar; I have no idea what that pill was.

I believe this counts as the anomaly True Man instructed me to find."

Master Xiao Yue frowned with a grave expression, "Hmph, I knew it. It must be those bastards from Demon Star Tower behind this foul play! You’ve done well. It seems that behind those demon bandits within Canglin State, there likely lies Demon Star Tower causing trouble."

Demon Star Tower? Xiao Jie was momentarily startled, thinking there’s some backstory about to be revealed.

Suddenly, something clicked in his mind. It was his first time hearing about Demon Star Tower, but he heard the term ’Demon Star’ before. According to Yuan Tianke, "Three thousand years ago, a Demon Star fell to the mortal realm causing chaos and turning people and beasts savage; ever since then, demons have been mostly cruel and bloodthirsty, and even the human world is no longer as it once was, with villains and evildoers rampant."

Could it be that this Demon Star Tower is related to the Demon Star?

"Is the Demon Star Tower True Man speaks of related to the Demon Star that fell to the human world three thousand years ago?"

Master Xiao Yue nodded in approval, "You, a Returning Villager, are quite learned indeed. Yes, this Demon Star Tower is indeed related to that Demon Star." Her gaze filled with solemnity, Master Xiao Yue slowly recounted the origin of the Demon Star Tower.

Three thousand years ago, a Demon Star streaked across the sky, crashing into the Land of Nine States at the border between Canglin State and Dream Swamp State, creating a massive crater in the wilds.

It immediately caught the attention of some interested parties, but the first to discover the Demon Star were the nearby demons.

Back then, demons were comparatively ’normal,’ with many already starting to cultivate the Heavenly Book and possessing humanity.

They found a pulsating red giant egg in that crater, exuding an eerie and strange energy.

The demons discovered that as long as they were close to the giant egg, their blood would boil, and their demon power would surge. Hence, many gathered around the egg to practice their Sorcery.

Even more daring ones peeled the flesh from the egg and consumed it.