Chapter 124: Silver-Level Skill Detection

“Ten third-tier monster cores, one hundred spirit stones in total,” the woman in white behind the counter said after taking a look.

“What about these as well?” Yun Xuan asked, taking out four fourth-tier monster cores.

“Fifty spirit stones each, two hundred in total,” the woman in white replied respectfully.

“By the way, how much is a fifth-tier monster core worth?” Yun Xuan asked as he accepted the pouch of spirit stones.

“A fifth-tier monster is equivalent to a Martial Emperor-level warrior. Its value is extraordinary. One core is worth at least one thousand spirit stones.” The woman in white was momentarily stunned.

A fifth-tier, Martial Emperor-level monster possessed methods of launching true-qi attacks and was stronger than a human Martial Emperor.

Monsters were born with immense strength. In a one-on-one battle between a Martial Emperor-level monster and a human Martial Emperor, the human’s chances of victory were less than thirty percent.

Yun Xuan left the Nine Provinces Pavilion with three hundred additional spirit stones. He had no idea whether they would be useful to Huihui.

As soon as he passed through the city gates, the powered armor on Yun Xuan’s body unfolded. It entered stealth mode and flew toward the forest.

…

“So these are magic stones! I have only seen them once before, but the impression they left on me was unforgettable.” Huihui stared at the spirit stones in surprise.

“About how many would you need to replenish your magic power completely?” Yun Xuan did not care about the distinction between magic stones and spirit stones. As long as they could be used, that was enough.

“Five. I need five minutes to absorb them.” Huihui held a spirit stone and tested it.

“All right. They are all yours.” Yun Xuan handed the three hundred spirit stones to Huihui.

“Thank you, Yun Xuan.” Huihui happily placed the spirit stones inside her storage ring.

“As our strongest source of firepower, you are worth this much. I can afford it. Once we deal with the Four Directions Demon Sect, we will go hunting properly. We will earn a thousand spirit stones first.” Yun Xuan smiled as he ate.

“Mm. I will definitely work hard and defeat even more monsters.” Huihui’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

…

The next morning.

Above the Four Directions Demon Sect.

Liu Mei’s hands and feet had been bound, and a seal had been placed on her. Despair filled her face.

Yun Xuan sent out the powered armor to retrieve the two storage rings and Liu Mei before flying into the sky.

Everything was inside the storage rings, and the amount was correct.

“From this day forward, the grudge between the Four Directions Demon Sect and me is settled. Sect Master Jifeng, until we meet again.”

Yun Xuan’s voice drifted through the air. The powered armor and Liu Mei vanished.

Jifeng let out a sigh of relief as he stared at the place where the powered armor had disappeared. It was best not to provoke an existence like that.

Inside Research Institute No. 258.

Yun Xuan looked at Liu Mei, who had been fitted with an energy-restraining bracelet, with a smile on his face.

“I told you before that I would destroy your sect. You can stay alive and witness it for yourself.” Yun Xuan gently lifted Liu Mei’s chin and spoke in a low voice.

“You never intended to let the Four Directions Demon Sect off from the very beginning!” Liu Mei suddenly understood.

Revenge had merely been a pretext. The Four Directions Demon Sect had committed countless evil deeds. Those who wanted to destroy it numbered no fewer than eight or ten thousand.

“That’s right. However, there is no reward. Put her into hibernation.” Yun Xuan released her chin and chuckled.

Two Bai Mizunashis placed Liu Mei inside a nutrient pod, sending her into a dormant state.

“Begin the hunt.” Yun Xuan spoke quietly as Research Institute No. 258 flew toward the forest.

…

Half a month later, Yun Xuan returned to Rift Valley.

“A method of controlling people?” Long Qian thought for a moment, and a fruit appeared in her hand.

“What is this?” Yun Xuan asked doubtfully.

“A Dragonblood Fruit. In the past, the dragons kept humans as servants. Those servants were the earliest martial artists. Anyone who eats this Dragonblood Fruit can gain the power of the dragons, but they will also come under my control.” Long Qian explained simply.

“This should affect you, shouldn’t it?” Yun Xuan asked, holding the Dragonblood Fruit.

“The effect is very minor. I only need a year to recover what was expended. Those who have eaten the Dragonblood Fruit can also react to your spirit-link contract.” Long Qian smiled.

“Thank you. I will give it to her right away.” Yun Xuan placed the Dragonblood Fruit against Liu Mei’s lips. In an instant, it slipped into her mouth.

“Ah! Aah!” Liu Mei rolled about in agony. Her hair turned blood-red, and her strength continued to surge.

“She can advance from the early Martial Master stage to the Great Martial Master stage. She will need less than three years to reach the Martial Emperor level. Having mastered the power of the dragons, she is equivalent to a dragonkin.” Long Qian stood beside Yun Xuan.

“She can cross an entire rank just like that?!” Yun Xuan exclaimed in shock. Was the Dragonblood Fruit truly so valuable?

“This is one reason humans like hunting dragons. Dragon blood is the rarest resource.” Long Qian’s expression dimmed.

“Foolish girl. Big brother will never say something like that again.” Yun Xuan embraced Long Qian and spoke softly.

“It is all right, big brother. I believe you.” Long Qian gave him a mischievous smile.

“So you did that on purpose. It seems big brother will have to discipline his disobedient little sister…”

“Big brother… do not do this… it is so embarrassing…”

“Do not say things that could be misunderstood. Lie down. I am going to spank you.”

“Big brother is a bad person…”

Smack.

“Wah, you really hit me! That is so mean.”

Smack.

“Big brother, I was wrong. Will you watch anime with me?”

Smack.

“Big brother?”

“Sorry. I got carried away.”

…

While staying in Rift Valley, Yun Xuan watched anime with Long Qian and studied Liu Mei’s cultivation knowledge. At the same time, the research institute completed a product that crossed an era.

A detection device.

The detection device could analyze an opponent’s rank according to fluctuations in their power. Even those who had cultivated techniques for concealing their strength could be seen through clearly.

The device directly scanned the opponent’s entire body, leaving no place for energy fluctuations to hide.

The powered armor was equipped with the detection device. Once activated, the energy fluctuations of every living being nearby appeared on the screen.

“Congratulations, host. You have successfully developed silver-level technology: Detection Device. Reward: silver-level special skill, Detection. This skill cannot be upgraded.”

“Detection: A silver-level special skill. It allows you to view some of an opponent’s information. The amount of information detected increases as the host’s strength improves.”

Yun Xuan was startled. He could actually develop silver-level items? Did that mean he could obtain skills through his own efforts instead of acquiring them by conquering girls?

He immediately shook his head. The detection device itself was not difficult to develop, but there were not many technologies capable of reaching this level. Most of them existed in the post-apocalyptic world.

Yun Xuan glanced at Liu Mei, and information appeared on the virtual screen before him.

Martial Artist: Liu Mei
Rank: Great Martial Master
Relationship: Servant
Affection: 0

“It can even display affection!” Yun Xuan exclaimed in delight. This was certainly a useful skill. With an affection rating of zero, Liu Mei evidently did not feel the slightest attachment to him.

“Big brother, have you finished cultivating your technique?” Long Qian asked while eating snacks.

Yun Xuan looked toward Long Qian, and information appeared before him.

Blood Dragon: Long Qian
Rank: ???
Relationship: Younger Sister
Affection: 70

The affection rating of seventy left Yun Xuan somewhat incredulous. The two of them had not spent that much time together, but… it seemed Long Qian had truly begun to regard him as her big brother.

“I have finished cultivating the technique, but I still need to go out for a while. I am about to level up.” Yun Xuan gave a mysterious smile.

That was right. He was already level nineteen, and level twenty came with another grand gift package.

If his guess was correct, it might be another summoning card.