Chapter 90: Preparations
In Reincarnation Paradise, inside Su Xiao's exclusive room.
Su Xiao examined the items obtained from the Strongest Warrior Tournament. Among them were several items that needed to be sold, such as [Doom Number], [Water Skin (Legendary Material)], and [Serrated Fang (Gold Quality Material)].
Doom Number would be hard to sell. The latter two materials could be sold to Lide at a price 10% lower than the market rate.
Compared to Doom Number, the [Large High-Vibration Steel Mine Claim Certificate] was even harder to sell. This item was located within the Void. Su Xiao felt that aside from high-rank miners from Apocalypse Paradise, contractors from other paradises wouldn't buy this.
Previously, Su Xiao had planned to sell this to the Demon Race, but unfortunately, the iron-headed simpleton Monty had no idea about the price of the [Large High-Vibration Steel Mine Claim Certificate] and could only pass along the message.
The Bana Dwarf Clan could also offer a good price, but the problem was that trading with them required an opportunity, unless Su Xiao could enter the Void.
Currently, Su Xiao was completely hostile toward Arcane Eternal Star. Risking entering the Void just to sell the [Large High-Vibration Steel Mine Claim Certificate] wasn't worth it.
Compared to these resources, [Heavenly Tribulation +14] was much easier to sell. After being enhanced to +14, its usage requirements dropped significantly. Fifth-rank contractors could equip it, and some strong fourth-rank contractors could even wield it.
At least when Su Xiao was at the fourth rank, he could meet the weapon's equipment requirements.
Imagine a fourth-rank contractor equipping a Holy Spirit rank +14 weapon, fully socketed with three Holy Spirit rank gems. What would that be like? One shot, one kill wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Even more impressive was that from the fourth rank to the seventh rank, there would be no need to consider changing weapons. That was the strongest aspect of [Heavenly Tribulation +14]. The +14 enhancement effect made its equipment requirements astonishingly low.
Su Xiao sent the attribute information of [Heavenly Tribulation +14] via mail to Divine Emperor, then to Yin Luo and Mu Hua and others, preparing to cast a wide net to see if he could find a buyer.
Several parties expressed interest in purchasing it, after all, [Heavenly Tribulation +14] had 11 combat forms. However, the prices offered didn't satisfy Su Xiao.
Su Xiao had Beini take the 'bottled' Doom Number and [Heavenly Tribulation +14]. The former could be sold if possible; Doom Number couldn't be kept for too long, as the Demon Sea's curse was troublesome.
As for [Heavenly Tribulation +14], Su Xiao had Beini use this equipment to attract a large number of buyers, merchant guilds, adventure groups, and so on. Contact as many as possible to acquire scrolls or items with certain characteristics. If that kind of item could be obtained, it would significantly boost Su Xiao's combat power.
After doing all this, Su Xiao lay down on the bed to rest. Before long, he fell into a deep sleep. The gains from the Strongest Warrior Tournament were substantial, but equally dangerous.
After sleeping for a full ten hours, Su Xiao woke up somewhat dazed. After washing up, he felt that his current state was excellent, suitable for awakening Azure Shadow King.
However, before awakening Azure Shadow King, there was a crucial step.
Cyan Steel Shadow Energy surged at Su Xiao's fingertips as he traced a triangular imprint in front of him.
The imprint existed for several dozen seconds before gradually evaporating into the air. Seeing this, Su Xiao redrew the imprint.
After drawing it more than a dozen times, the imprint suddenly stabilized, expanding from a triangle into a hexagon. Seeing this, Su Xiao picked up Dragon-Slaying Flash from the bedside and hung it at his waist.
At the same time, within a certain low-rank world.
"Kelsey, stop sleeping."
A blue phantom floated in midair. This was a room with a very girlish style.
"Hmm? It's you, Bound Earth Spirit. It's still so early, let me sleep a bit more. Also, where have you been lately? Last time you promised to help me summon a ten-star apostle..."
The golden-haired girl curled up under the covers had just spoken this far when her eyes suddenly widened.
"A ten-star apostle! Bound Earth Spirit, you promised me! And last time, who did I summon? My father even came to find me."
"Don't worry, that was an accident."
The blue phantom, Mawen Hua'erzi, let out a light laugh, a laugh that couldn't be more mischievous.
"My father... told me not to trust you anymore."
The golden-haired girl Kelsey lowered her head, her eyes filled with conflict.
"Kelsey, have I ever harmed you?"
"Hmm... Not really."
"Then who gave you the potential of 'Heavenly Heart Level'? Your father?"
"No, it was you."
"So, you don't trust me anymore?"
"That's, that's not it, it's just..."
Kelsey became even more conflicted. Seeing this, Mawen Hua'erzi sighed 'painfully.'
"You've grown up. It's time for me to leave."
"I, I..."
Ask yourself, how much cunning could a 16-year-old girl, even if she were a 'magical girl,' possess?
"Before I leave, I'll help you summon the strongest ten-star apostle."
"Can... can you not leave? I..."
"Go prepare. This time, there won't be any accidents."
Mawen Hua'erzi looked out the window. His current thought was that during the upcoming summoning, the main summoned creature must not be casually crushed by a certain someone.
Half an hour later, the golden-haired girl Kelsey was ready. In the room were also her senior sister and a very timid green-haired girl with glasses. These were Kelsey's two friends, or rather, the somewhat tsundere Kelsey only had these two friends.
"Forgotten the lesson from last time?"
The black-stocking senior glanced at Kelsey. She was the smartest, but unfortunately, there were some things she dared not say, as it might kill many people, or even destroy the entire Magic Empire.
"Re, really, no problem? I'm a bit scared. Last time, the four-hundred-star apostle summoned..."
"That was just a joke with you. The strongest apostle is ten stars, an unchangeable rule. Begin."
Mawen Hua'erzi raised his hand, beginning to stabilize the surrounding space. This was the safest way for him to meet Su Xiao.
"I'm starting. Ten-star apostle, come, fight for me."
Kelsey's fair little hand pressed against the floor. The summoning magic circle lit up, magnificent and dazzling.
Crack, crack!
Terrifying sounds of space shattering came. Kelsey froze. She had only slightly activated the summoning magic circle, so why was there such a reaction?
With a crash, an arm wrapped in a metal bracer tore through a patch of space. The space of this world was too fragile.
No blood aura appeared. The space above the summoning magic circle shattered like a mirror, and a figure walked out from the broken space.
"Kelsey, your ten-star apostle is here."
Mawen Hua'erzi raised his chin. Kelsey followed his gaze and saw Su Xiao emerging from the spatial rift.
"Your ten-star apostle, he brought it for you. That thing he's holding, though it looks like a dead chicken, with some first aid and a few months of rest, it should recover."
With a thud, a large bird covered in golden feathers was tossed in front of Kelsey, letting out faint cries of distress. The more Kelsey looked at this golden bird, the more familiar it seemed. This seemed to be the Second Holy Apostle on the empire's flag!
"You girls, sleep for a while."
As soon as Mawen Hua'erzi finished speaking, the three girls collapsed to the floor, falling unconscious.
Su Xiao had contacted Mawen Hua'erzi this time to inquire about the precautions for awakening Azure Shadow King. With Mawen Hua'erzi's guidance, the success rate of awakening Azure Shadow King would be higher.