C42 Purchasing

"From now on, this type of Spirit Ore shall be known as Spirit Stone."

Jiang Que stood and commanded, "Gather all the available members of our clan and head to the eastern spirit stone mine to extract Spirit Stones."

"I want to make sure that each clansman receives several fist-sized Spirit Stones."

"Once you've gathered the Spirit Stones, distribute them to all the clansmen. Inform them that they should use a Spirit Stone during their cultivation practices."

"Does the Spirit Stone enhance the effects of cultivation?"

The High Priest, clearly astute, quickly grasped Jiang Que's intention.

"Yes, it can approximately double the speed of cultivation."

Jiang Que nodded, affirming his speculation.

"So, in about three months, the average level of our clansmen could reach Spirit Release Stage Level 1?"

The High Priest looked at Jiang Que incredulously.

"Exactly!" Jiang Que confirmed with another nod.

"I will get on it right away." A look of joy spread across the High Priest's face.

An increase in the average strength of the clansmen was undoubtedly fantastic news for him.

Within the Flame Mountain Tribe, his power was second only to Jiang Que's.

And the foundation of his power rested on Jiang Que's territorial expansions.

The stronger the clansmen became, the quicker the tribe would extend its reach, and his power would grow accordingly.

"We must also expedite the forging of iron swords. Within a month, we need to ensure that on average, each clan member has one."

With a wave of his hand, Jiang Que returned to his wooden hut, carrying the Spirit Stone.

Since the spirit stone mine was easily accessible, there was no need for him to go in person.

He simply had to wait for the clansmen's realms to improve and the tribe's sphere of influence to expand.

His immediate concern was to develop his sword technique.

Back in his hut, he sat cross-legged on the wooden bed and nonchalantly tossed the Spirit Stone to Little Gold Ball.

Little Gold Ball assumed Jiang Que had given it the Spirit Stone as a plaything.

It joyfully nudged the Spirit Stone around on the bed.

Jiang Que didn't bother to instruct it on how to absorb the Spiritual Energy from the Spirit Stone.

The creature's strength was advancing rapidly.

It had already attained the status of a Level 6 ferocious beast, with no indication of slowing down.

He had no reason to be concerned.

With his eyes closed, he stifled the elation of finding the spirit stone mine and steadied his mind.

He began testing the acupoints from his Qi Sea to his arm, attempting to devise a Spirit Power circulation route that harmonized with his Sword Intent.

Jiang Que had already settled his excitement from the spirit stone mine discovery and was now delving into the Method Circulating Scroll for his sword technique.

The audience remained captivated by the profound impact of the recent revelations.

"Can this Spirit Stone really double my cultivation speed?"

"Does this mean that in just two more months, I'll break through to Spirit Release Stage Level 1, extend my lifespan to 240 years, and even begin practicing the Chaos Spell for Spirit Release Stage?"

"I had no idea that the Spirit Stone, abandoned by the Federation Research Institute, would hold such immense value and utility in cultivation!"

"Trust Jiang Que to recognize the true worth of a Spirit Stone the moment he gets his hands on it."

"It looks like I'm about to strike it rich. There's a spirit stone mine on my plantation's land."

"You're definitely on your way to wealth. Although Jiang Que mentioned that a couple of Spirit Stones should suffice for the Flame Mountain Tribe's clansmen for now."

"That's simply because the clansmen's current cultivation levels are low, requiring minimal Spiritual Energy for advancement."

"As their cultivation levels rise, the consumption of Spirit Stones will surely increase, driving up the price."

"Does anyone know where to purchase Spirit Stones? I'd like to stockpile some before their prices skyrocket."

"Exactly! Where can we find Spirit Stones for sale? I've scoured all the major e-commerce platforms and found none."

"That's because Spirit Stones were previously deemed worthless and unused, hence no one sold them."

"If you're hoping to find them online, you might have to wait an hour or two."

"By then, the price is likely to have soared. Just look at the mining companies' stock prices—they're already climbing."

"Even if the prices are high initially, they're bound to surge later on. So, if there are Spirit Stones for sale, buying them is sure to be a wise investment."

"I'm set on purchasing a Spirit Stone, no matter the cost! It has the power to double my cultivation speed. That means I could break through to Spirit Release Stage Level 1 in just one month and extend my lifespan to a maximum of 240 years."

"If I hadn't known about the existence of a Spirit Stone that could enhance my cultivation speed, I might have been fine. But now that I'm aware, the thought of not buying one is simply unbearable."

The audience in the live broadcast room was buzzing with excitement.

To Jiang Que, the Spirit Stone held exceptional value, and it was deemed equally invaluable by all of humanity.

In barely twenty minutes, Spirit Stones became available on the online shopping platform.

Each stone measured ten centimeters in length, five in width, and five in height, weighing precisely one kilogram. The going rate for a Spirit Stone was a steep one thousand yuan each.

The online community erupted in a chorus of complaints.

Considering the average monthly income of the Human Federation was only around ten thousand yuan, the audacity to price what was once considered a worthless item at one thousand yuan each was tantamount to daylight robbery.

Yet, despite the outcry, people were simultaneously placing orders.

Their plans to hoard thousands or even tens of thousands of Spirit Stones were quickly dashed.

Within mere seconds, the e-commerce site's tens of thousands of Spirit Stones were completely sold out.

A short while later, another e-commerce platform listed over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, this time at one thousand one hundred yuan apiece.

The public's grumbling grew louder.

But in just six or seven seconds, the entire stock of over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones was gone.

One thousand two hundred, one thousand three hundred, one thousand four hundred... The price of Spirit Stones continued to soar.

Yet, no matter how many Spirit Stones flooded the market, they were snapped up almost instantly.

The allure of the Spirit Stones was simply irresistible.

Reaching Spirit Release Stage Level 1 so swiftly meant a potential doubling of one's lifespan, and the opportunity to begin studying an enhanced version of the Chaos Spell.

Even without Spirit Stones, people would eventually reach Spirit Release Stage Level 1 through cultivation. However, the allure of achieving Spirit Release Stage Level 1 as quickly as possible proved to be an irresistible temptation.

Just as virtual online games release items that speed up leveling, players with money find such temptations irresistible.

The allure of enhancing one's own power and status far exceeds the draw of accelerating a game character's progression—by tens of thousands of times.

This temptation is so strong that if people can afford it, they feel compelled to make the purchase.

The entire human world has been swept up in a buying frenzy.

As prices continue to soar, so does the collective anger of humanity.