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Chapter 41: If You Can't Repay, Offer Yourself:
If Jiang Ruoxi truly became Ling Kong's person, then she would be the future mother of the nation!
With the king and the queen jointly supporting them, wouldn't the Sword Cloud Sect have a smooth future? There's a high chance that one day, the Sword Cloud Sect might become the number one sect in the empire!
Ling Kong smiled.
He had a rather good impression of the Sword Cloud Sect. In the original novel, the Sword Cloud Sect was also a relatively neutral force!
"Alright! I won't disturb you two lovebirds anymore!" Yun Jian said with a smile, slowly rising into the air. "By the way, this little one eating magic beast crystals is indeed unusual! I've never encountered such a situation before. You need to be extra careful!"
Before leaving, Yun Jian added a few more words. After all, the act of eating magic beast crystals was unheard of!
Magic beast crystals were the essence of a beast's cultivation, containing extremely powerful spiritual Qi.
For this little Ice Phantasmal Wolf cub to be able to withstand such energy was indeed special!
In the future, this little one might really turn out to be extraordinary!
Ling Kong smiled.
He knew all about this matter. This little one had a genetic mutation!
It could upgrade itself directly by eating magic beast crystals, constantly strengthening itself!
In the original novel, it even advanced to become a sixth-tier magic beast! Because the original novel was targeted toward a female audience, the romantic plotlines concluded before its growth could be fully explored. Otherwise, this little one might have continued to advance, reaching the seventh, eighth tier, or even higher!
"How did the sect master know we are a couple?" Jiang Ruoxi, blushing, asked.
They had only confirmed their relationship the previous night. Besides the little Ice Phantasmal Wolf in her arms, no one else knew yet!
"He's experienced. It's easy to see this kind of relationship." Ling Kong smiled.
"See? But we haven't shown it much!" Jiang Ruoxi was puzzled.
"I gave you a fifth-tier magic beast. Do you think we're still just friends?" Ling Kong replied nonchalantly.
"True!" Jiang Ruoxi giggled.
"I'm taking you somewhere!" Ling Kong suddenly said.
"Where?" Jiang Ruoxi looked at him curiously.
Was he taking her somewhere for a secret date? Sure!
Ling Kong said, "The Blind Sword Pavilion! Let's get you a proper sword. I can't stand the one you're using now!"
As her woman, how could she use such poor weapons? he would get her a good one!
"My sword isn't that bad, right? It cost a lot of money!" Jiang Ruoxi pouted.
Ling Kong shook his head, and thought inwardly, "Your idea of a lot of money isn't much. Poverty has limited your imagination, my dear!"
"Is it better than what you can get from the Blind Sword Pavilion?" Ling Kong smiled.
"Not at all! Every sword in the Blind Sword Pavilion is top-quality!" Jiang Ruoxi shook her head.
The Blind Sword Pavilion was a special place in the Sword Cloud Sect. It included many sword forges, but a large portion of them were empty.
Only a few forges contained high-quality swords!
These swords were absolutely top-notch, with no ordinary ones among them!
To get one, there was only one condition: buy it! The base price to open a forge was 10,000 spirit stones! It was a bit like opening a mystery box. 10,000 per forge. If you get one, it's yours. If not, the ten thousand spirit stones were wasted!
10,000 spirit stones were no small amount!
For an average family, 10,000 spirit stones could support them for years. Even though most disciples of the Sword Cloud Sect came from wealthy families, spending 10,000 spirit stones wasn't something they did lightly!
If they got a spirit sword, it would be worth it. If not, anyone would feel the pain of losing that much money.
Despite this, the disciples' enthusiasm and the lure of luck kept them coming!
The name Blind Sword Pavilion came from this very practice!
"Well..." Jiang Ruoxi suddenly thought of something. "I don't have that much money!"
Despite her special status, she grew up as an orphan in a small village. Where would she get 10,000 spirit stones?
Ling Kong laughed. "Since I'm taking you, do you think I'd let you pay?"
"Do you have that much money?" Jiang Ruoxi asked curiously.
Ling Kong smiled.
As a prince of the empire, how could he not?
For him, this was just a drop in the ocean! The entire empire belonged to his family, would he lack this small amount?
"Don't worry, even if I have to spend everything, I'll get you a good sword today!" Ling Kong smiled.
Jiang Ruoxi looked at Ling Kong with her beautiful eyes and whispered, "I don't want you to spend everything, or you call me a spendthrift!"
"Then show your skill!" Ling Kong smiled.
Choosing a sword forge in the Blind Sword Pavilion actually required some skill. If one had keen senses, they might pick the right one on the first try! Money, courage, and skill were needed to get a sword!
"I'll try my best. Besides... I'll repay you in the future for the money I spend." Jiang Ruoxi whispered.
Although she and Ling Kong had confirmed their relationship, she hoped to be with him forever. However, life was unpredictable. Who knew what might happen in the future? So, she should repay the money she spends!
Of course, she would do her best to maintain this cherished relationship. The outcome was up to fate!
Ling Kong nodded, "Alright! If you can't repay it in the future, just offer yourself!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ruoxi's face turned even redder.
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