Chapter 134 - More and More Spirit Stones! (1/2)

Those guys looked at Krune with an embarrassed expression.

”Well, we just thought that it would be safer to travel together.”

Although they said that, they couldn't tell what Krune was thinking. In his wisp form, there is no such thing as facial expression.

”I see, you are not wrong in thinking like that. There is no doubt that the other planets contestants are moving together too. This way, they would even be able to stop the enemies from trying to take the gate from them and even let weaker friends go ahead first. Some might even decide to simply attack other teams to get rid of the competition straight away.”

Everyone nodded, they really thought about that before. So the best option was really to keep together, there is strength in numbers, after all.

Krune then continued.

”But the most we can do is help you until you get to the next level door. Once you enter a slot, you can only protect yourself. Also, if you fail to protect yourselves in the slot, no one here will give up our slots to come out and help you fight for the chance of getting another slot.”

Suddenly, Krune received a Divine Sense message from Yusa that made his eyes lit up! So he immediately let her talk.

”Krune isn't wrong, but I guess there is still a way to help you with that. We can let you enter the slot first and stay there alone for the necessary ten minutes. During that time, we can simply stop anyone from entering it and challenging you. Of course, as long as the ones attacking weren't too strong. What do you say?”

Krune still remembers those guys' scores during the elemental test. Although they can be considered the top of the Makui Planet, they are indeed quite weak when put together with the Geniuses of all other planets. Without help, they won't be able to secure slots for too long.

But there was one thing that they thought about.

”Why would you protect it outside? Can't you just enter the slot with us and wait inside for those ten minutes? After that, you just need to leave it.”

This time, it was Arlan who talked, and he even laughed at that.

”We are talking about the Divine Path Sect Entrance Exam, do you think they would permit something like that? Chances are that both contestants will be sent out since no battle occurred. Remember, this is a test, not a walk in the park.”

Everyone nodded their heads, it would be way too easy otherwise. Still, having Krune's group defending outside would be very good already.

For a second, their eyes lit up! But soon after, they noticed that something was fishy. Why would Krune's group go that far to help them? They looked at Yusa and then asked.

”What are your conditions?”

Yusa smiled and then said.

”Every time we stay guard for you guys outside, you will pay us one five thousand Rank Five High-Quality spirit stones. Of course, this is the price for the entire batch, which means you all together. There are thirteen of you here, if you share the costs, it shouldn't be too hard with the powers backing you up back in the Makui Planet.”

Yusa then continued.

”There is also an individual price. If the majority decides that they will not need help protecting themselves, but one or two of you still wish for it, the cost is one thousand for that person or demon beast. What about it, not a bad deal, right?”

Krune nodded at every word said by Yusa! Sprit stones! They make the world go round! Arlan, Lofa, and Tasier might not lack spirit stones, but Krune's group absolutely does! Krune then looked at them and said.

”Don't think that we are robbing you. Arlan, Lofa, and Tasier already paid a lot of spirit stones to receive our teachings. Now they are strong enough to defend their own slots. Otherwise, they would have to pay too!”

Lofa, Arlan, and Tasier nodded their heads, they have definitely paid over ten thousand already, especially Tasier. He spent no less than twenty thousand with Krune's teachings. Although it wasn't all high quality, the spirit stones were all at rank five, at least. Except for Arlan, Tasier and Lofa are quite fortunate already. It is thanks to the fact that they are also part of the Mercenary Guild Alliance that they got it cheap.

Those guys then looked at someone in their group. It seemed like he was the strongest outside of Krune's group, so they more or less thought about him as a leader for the moment. Arlan knew him as well, he is a Core Formation Realm cultivator of his Divine Swords Sect. He is also like Shinja and Yusa, having achieved that realm before the age of forty. His name was Joty Marcat.

In fact, he was one of the few who still had some confidence in defending his slots against the enemies even without help. But he also has to think about the big picture and to have someone defending his slots from outside would obviously be the best option. As for the payment, it shouldn't be hard to fork it if they join forces to share the burden.

”Very well, but we will decide when we need help or not.”