Chapter 179 (1/2)

Chapter 179: News

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations  Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

Fang Xingjian’s expression did not look good. He asked Manny, “What do you mean ‘it’s reserved’?”

Manny shrugged, ” A Conferred Knight’s parietal bones, on loan for six hours, although quite effective, still depends on the individual’s talent. It’s very hard to say how much help it can provide in attaining Heaven’s Perception. In normal circumstances, it’s considered quite a feat to be able to put the price between eighteen to twenty thousand gold.”

Fang Xingjian nodded in agreement. This was about the price Ferdinand had estimated for it. If it exceeded twenty thousand, the price for this parietal bones would not be reasonable. After all, although they could be used to increase the chances of attaining Heaven’s Perception, it merely raised the chances, and it was merely an experience.

Manny sighed, “I wanted to fight for it too, but this time around, an extremely rich person openly offered a price of thirty thousand gold, telling everyone else not to fight with him for it.”

“Thirty thousand gold?” Fang Xingjian furrowed his brows and asked, “Why? This is too much of an inflation. Why is he doing this?”

“For one, of course it’s because he’s rich, too rich. Although an additional ten thousand gold would pain him a little, it’s still just a little.” Manny sighed and continued, “Another reason is because there’s been a rumor recently that Governor Devitt is going to choose someone from this upcoming Regional Selection to become his disciple. Naturally, everyone wants to fight for this chance.

“If one can become Governor Devitt’s disciple, then power, wealth and various cultivation resources will easily be within grasp. The person would be able to jump up many ranks and become a member of the Empire’s upper echelon.

“Of course, if one could attain Heaven’s Perception’s before the Regional Selection, the chances of getting Lord Devitt’s favor would be higher.

“After all, it is no easy feat to breakthrough and attain the Heaven’s Perception by oneself, without the support of the Regional Academy’s resources.”

Having said that, Manny smiled. “Although it is hard to say how much help one can get with the right to use the parietal bones for six hours, what can we do when he has the money to spare?”

Fang Xingjian did not say anything, but his brows furrowed increasingly tighter. Although to other people the Regional Selection was of great importance, they would not be in despair even if they did not pass.

But to Fang Xingjian, missing this year’s Regional Selection meant he would have to wait for another two years. How could he? He had a lifespan of less than four years, and if he were to wait another two years, he would be left with less than two years. He would not be able to participate in the next National Selection either.

And in his plan of seeking vengeance from the Onassis Clan and Caroline, attaining the Divine level was a must. If he wanted to stand before them and before Fang Clan’s Old Granny Li Shuanghua, he would need to be at least at the peak of second transition, level 29.

Therefore, to Fang Xingjian, it was a must to pass the Regional Selection. It was something he could not afford to miss.

And for him to pass the Regional Selection, he would first need to get through the challenge of attaining Heaven’s Perception. To him, the value of having these parietal bones for six hours was too important.

Manny looked at Fang Xingjian in surprise. Even he could tell that Fang Xingjian’s emotions were a bit off. He asked, “What’s wrong?”

Fang Xingjian shook his head, “It’s nothing. Let’s continue.”

“Oh, right. What’s the name of the guy who released the news?”

…

After Fang Xingjian and Manny finished their exchange, he headed over to Ferdinand’s late that night.

Ferdinand was surprised when he saw Fang Xingjian after opening his door. He asked, “Why have you come?”

“There’s trouble.” Fang Xingjian did a quick scan, and after making sure that no one was inside, he entered. After taking a seat, he asked outright, “How much did you sell those bone remains for?”

Ferdinand replied, “There was a total of fourteen sets, and I spent various means to sell them and I now have nineteen thousand and fifty-four gold altogether. Adding it up with the two hundred and eighty-five gold from your class and the four hundred gold from the elite class, and taking away the money you have used for your cultivation during this time, we now have a total of nineteen thousand, five hundred and eighty-seven gold.”