CHAPTER 276: CHAPTER 276: BECAUSE I AM KIND

Game over!

Seeing the dazzling lights flashing on the roulette wheel, Jiang Yuan’s heart skipped a beat.

No matter whether this thing is virtual or played in real life, he has never hit the jackpot. Every time, it’s just "Thank you for participating," not even a consolation voucher.

Moreover, every time, just when it seems like he’s about to win a prize, the nearly stopped wheel somehow manages to slowly go past the prize before stopping, without exception!

The design of this lucky draw wheel by the system isn’t too sneaky. Different prizes have blocks of equal size, at least it looks fair.

Also, there are no empty prizes; at the very least, there’s a consolation prize of ten thousand Spirit Stones.

"Performing good deeds daily added some fortune points, surely my luck isn’t that bad, right?" Jiang Yuan wasn’t hoping for much; as long as it’s not the consolation prize counts as a win!

The wheel spun super fast, and the colorful flashes passed quickly until the pointer stopped on a silver shimmering gift box.

"Boom!"

With quite the ceremonial feel, virtual fireworks exploded, and the box opened to reveal the prize’s true form—Top Quality Teleportation Scroll +1.

"Oh my! Why is my luck suddenly so good? Because I’m kind!" He watched as the pointer slowly was about to stop at the consolation prize, he had already accepted it, as this basic operation was something he was used to.

Unexpectedly, it slowly went past it, finally stopping on the silver gift box!

The unexpected joy made Jiang Yuan almost jump in excitement. The teleportation scroll he had collected before was of Low Quality, and Hu Zhile had praised it repeatedly, saying it was a rare item.

Now, drawing a Top Quality Teleportation Scroll, it transports faster, more accurately, and can be used more times, it’s a practical treasure that even money can’t buy easily!

"Having this as a backup, that teleportation scroll can be given to my apprentice. If he chooses to return to the Lin Family, a teleportation scroll increases the safety factor, and he can come back home anytime. After all, I can recharge the teleportation scroll myself..."

Ecstatically, Jiang Yuan delightfully approached the free trade zone of the Golden Carp Lake Market, spotting the gigantic conspicuous lettering above the Mysterious Jeweler from afar.

Because the Golden Carp Lake Market doesn’t have many people disguising their faces, he finally saw the true appearance of the other party, an old man with snow-white beard, vigorous spirit, dressed in a black cloak, passionately introducing something to a customer.

"Is there any jewelry the distinguished guest desires?" It was the same familiar opening line, accompanied by the old man’s gentle smile, making Jiang Yuan, who had just won a prize, feel especially cordial.

The other lifted the cloak, revealing an array of dazzling accessories. Truly, besides necklaces and rings, the Mysterious Jeweler who sold at the Golden Carp Lake Market now offered a few face accessories to choose from.

[Golden-framed glasses, wearable]

[A refinement and masterpiece crafted by an Artifact Refining Master sold by the Mysterious Jeweler, cannot be upgraded. A classic adornment of scholars, a new trend in the Cultivation Realm. Defense +500; Charm value +80]

[Pirate eyepatch, wearable]

[... Attack Power +500; Frenzy +20%]

At a glance, the face accessory which sells for one million Spirit Stones is indeed elegant, but the values added aren’t much, making it less practical than rings and necklaces.

And those face accessories that can boost stats to 1000+ are priced at three million Spirit Stones!

"Will someone really buy such expensive face accessories?" Jiang Yuan felt a bit heartache, considering the Alchemy Room can’t produce enough Spirit Medicine every day to craft elixirs for sale. Having barely received six million, spending half on a face accessory, equipping is simply burning money.

The Mysterious Jeweler shrugged with laughter, saying, "Not many distinguished guests can fork out three million Spirit Stones for face accessories. Even among the cultivators at Wo Hu Temple Market, few are so extravagant, which is why I’m planning to check out more advanced markets soon."

So it seems they indeed can’t sell?

He hesitantly asked, "Could it be cheaper?"

"No." The other firmly rejected, saying, "Prices are clearly marked and fair to all. Distinguished guest should take a closer look, my jewelry always offers value for the price. However, if the distinguished guest can create high-quality jewelry and accessories, I am willing to purchase them at a high price or even bring some orders for you."

Understood, future workshops can trade with him.

After pondering for a while, Jiang Yuan reviewed his current equipment: Diamond Necklace Attack +1000, Speed +50, Critical Strike +45%, Defense +20%;

Black Jade Ring also mainly increases Attack;

The Earth Spirit Pearl given by Old Dragon Zhou Jian +1000 Defense; equipment of Medium Quality internal organs, Defense +1000, Physical Strength +500, reducing self-damage by 5%;

Mutated Fierce Ghost Skull Attack Power +2000, Critical Strike +75%, the Ghost Roar skill it carries is skippable, as it requires sacrificing Lifespan to activate, which is quite useless at present.

Attack and Defense are still decent, currently equipping a high-powered Damage Reduction or an accessory with Evasion Skills seems more cost-effective.

"I want this bronze beast-patterned mask." After carefully looking once more, he finally chose a mask with 45% damage reduction, which can also conceal breath and appearance, priced at three million Spirit Stones.

Firstly, reducing damage effectively so that in a battle any accidental hit will cause less bleeding;

Secondly, the mask is convenient for hiding identity compared to the flawed black cloak from system rewards.

With the silver notes he just earned spent again, Jiang Yuan eyed other accessories, pondering what to buy for his apprentice, as he had to take him to do side quests in a few days, having a ring or necklace to boost attack power would be beneficial.

"Is there anything else the distinguished guest wishes to look at?" The Mysterious Jeweler had a typical NPC vibe, reminding, "When purchasing any jewelry, one must consider whether spiritual power can sufficiently channel its effects. High realm cultivators with ample spiritual power can wear as many as they like, but with insufficient spiritual power, it’s best to wear appropriately."

Eh? This thing actually limits by realm?

Jiang Yuan was momentarily stunned, thinking, why is there no restriction on me? Could it be that binding with the system allows one to do as they please?

"I’m looking to buy a protective accessory for a friend at Foundation Establishment Realm, any suitable recommendations?"

"For Foundation Establishment Realm, only this can be used..." The other lifted the cloak again, revealing rows of much simpler accessories, less shiny and not as luxurious in design.

He raised an eyebrow thinking he didn’t expect the Mysterious Jeweler could show different levels of accessories based on the customer, and the cloak is evidently some kind of space Magical Treasure, converting so fluidly.

"This Star Iron Ring is quite suitable for a friend at Foundation Establishment Realm, priced at thirty thousand Spirit Stones; there’s also a matching Star Iron Necklace, priced at forty thousand Spirit Stones, distinguished guest can take a look."

[... Attack Power +70; Defense +100 ...]

[... Attack Power +100; Defense +100 ... Set wear additional effect +5% Endurance]

A quick appraisal shows that this set, costing seventy thousand Spirit Stones, is currently the best suitable choice for Wan Mingchuan, and the simple yet elegant design won’t look out of place even if worn by a boy.

After completing the most important purchase, Jiang Yuan took another round in the Golden Carp Lake Market.

This place is obviously much larger in land area compared to the short street of Cyan Fish Mountain Market, and there are many more shops that sell items exclusively for cultivators.

He asked around at two cloth shops about the Feathered Robe, discovering that it has quite a reputation and isn’t difficult to craft. The rare part is the raw materials—water-resisting Celestial Silk Cloth and fire-resisting Phoenix Tail Gauze needed for making the Feathered Robe.

Once these two materials are found, skilled craftsmen can create the Feathered Robe.

"Hopefully, after the Textile Workshop is established, there will be news about these two types of cloth." Jiang Yuan admired the scenery as he returned and pondered over seeking clues from Miss Hu Jiu.

Hou Ze spotted the neighbor’s figure from afar and excitedly stood at the shop’s door to greet, "Fellow cultivator, my little shop sells various Magical Artifacts and can custom-tailor them. If you’re interested, feel free to come in and take a look!"

After saying it, he regretted, having spent a long time thinking of words to get closer to his Alchemist neighbor, yet in his excitement, he ended up pitching sales instead of making a new acquaintance?

"Custom Magical Artifacts?" Jiang Yuan nodded with a smile in response, as he thought about it, the silver giant fish under his feet turned and sped over, "Can you custom-tailor two incense burners?"