CHAPTER 489: 048 SPIRITUAL POWER: 17

Curios!

Storage space!

The expressions of the few people in the room changed upon hearing this.

In this world, there is no witchcraft, so naturally, no one can create spatial equipment. Any that exist are relics from before the Great Destruction. For example, the ring on Mashi’s hand is a special piece of spatial equipment capable of holding many items.

However...

Although spatial equipment is rare, the internal space of the shell Carl presented was too small, limiting the number of items it could hold. Therefore, it wasn’t considered exceedingly rare.

"I’ll take one," Mashi said.

"Three Divine Marrows."

Although she already possessed one piece of spatial equipment, one could never have too many such things. Moreover, precisely because she had one, she understood the benefits of spatial equipment even more clearly.

The others remained silent, tacitly agreeing not to compete with her for it.

"Good."

Carl nodded and made the exchange for three Divine Marrows.

Source Material +0.1

+0.1

+0.1

...

Divine Marrow can serve as fuel for Divine Fire, prolonging its existence, and can also assist Divine Envoys in their cultivation, so it was quite normal to carry it around.

"I want one too," Sam said.

"Three Divine Marrows."

"Sam," Yun Si spoke up, "you live alone; you shouldn’t need this. Why not let us have it?"

"How could I not need it?" Sam frowned. "When one is alone, they need to prepare common supplies. You have Void Cities for storage, but I can only carry my necessities with me."

"Ahem..." Carl coughed lightly. "The highest bidder wins."

The people from the Crash Divine Domain clearly lacked experience in trading sessions, so he felt compelled to remind them.

Yun San made a snap decision, "Four Divine Marrows!"

"..." Sam squinted, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "Five Divine Marrows!"

Upon hearing this, the others immediately backed down. It wasn’t that they couldn’t produce five Divine Marrows, but it simply wasn’t worth it to them. After all, the space was too small. It was barely adequate for an individual’s use but insufficient for storing a Void City’s reserves.

Source Material +0.5

Carl, smiling broadly, completed the transaction. With another sweep of his sleeve, a lifelike bone dragon appeared on the table.

"This is a flying Curio, forged from the bones of a certain serpent with Dragon Clan bloodline."

"It comes with a faint Dragon Might."

He flicked his finger. The bone dragon soared up, breaking through the roof and transforming into a dragon nearly a hundred meters long, circling in the sky.

"ROAR!"

The soundless roar directly penetrated their Spiritual Inner Sea, allowing the Divine Envoys to feel the faint Dragon Might Carl had mentioned. Newly promoted Divine Envoys would definitely be greatly affected by it. Moreover, the bone dragon could emit mist to conceal its size and aura, appearing like a cloud floating in mid-air.

"This bone dragon can carry people, up to more than two hundred at a time, but it requires divine stones or Divine Marrows to operate," Carl detailed, then said, "The starting bid must be no less than ten Divine Marrows. Now, please place your bids!"

"Thirteen Divine Marrows!" Mashi was the first to bid. "Everyone, Flower Boat needs this Curio."

With the bone dragon’s displayed might, it was comparable to a mid-stage Divine Envoy, and it was one of those that never aged or died. Moreover, it could transport more than two hundred people at a time. After just a few trips, it could potentially move the entire population of a Void City.

"Divine Envoy Mashi, Flower Boat Void City can fly; this item isn’t of much use to you. How about you let me have it?" Hardy said. "I bid fifteen Divine Marrows!"

His expression was fierce, and his hands bulged with veins. If I had possessed this Curio back then, I wouldn’t have needed to abandon the citizens of my Void City; at least many more could have been saved.

"Divine Envoy Hardy, you’ve already joined Divine Envoy Carl’s Void City, so it’s of no use to you. Better to give it to us," Yun San said, his breath coming in short gasps. "I’m willing to offer seventeen Divine Marrows!"

"Eighteen Divine Marrows!" Sam raised his hand.

"Twenty Divine Marrows!" Mashi said in a subdued voice. "Let’s see who else will raise the bid."

The room fell silent. They exchanged glances. In terms of strength, they weren’t afraid of Mashi, but when it came to wealth, Flower Boat was undeniably the richest.

"Good!" Carl nodded. "Twenty Divine Marrows. If no one else bids, it’s sold."

Source Material +2!

"Magic Flying Carpet!"

"It can carry five to six people, with average flight speed and altitude. Each carpet is priced at one Divine Marrow."

"A total of ten carpets!"

...

"Healing Medicine, which can repair spiritual injuries and enhance resistance to the corruption of malevolent entities."

"The materials used in this medicine are extinct, so every bottle used is one less available. Priced at one Divine Marrow."

A short while later, Carl, smiling, saw off the attendees. With a flick of his fingers, he sighed lightly as all the Divine Marrow converted into Source Material was fully transformed into Spiritual Power.

Spiritual Power: 16

16.1!

16.2

...

17.1!

"BOOM!"

The Spiritual Inner Sea surged incessantly, as tangible Spiritual Power continuously welled up, and the Magic Circuit flashed rapidly in response.

"Exhilarating!" Carl’s eyes gleamed.

It’s a pity. With only these few people, even though I’ve already informed them that I urgently need a large amount of Divine Marrow, I can hardly squeeze much out of them.

However... as long as my reputation spreads and more Divine Envoys come, I will be able to obtain more Divine Marrow.

As long as I have Divine Marrow, I can quickly improve my cultivation. So, of course, I supported Mashi’s proposal. It’s just that the communication channels in the Crash Divine Domain are too few and too slow. Without offering enough enticing items, I fear these few won’t put in the effort.

What comes next... is up to all of you!

***

"Who would have thought that Divine Envoy Carl would have so many valuable things on him? It’s like a treasure trove."

After leaving the trading fair, Hardy was invited by Mashi back to the Flower Boat. After sitting down, he commented with emotion, "As long as one has Divine Marrow, they could trade with him for the methods to create a water reservoir, or even the seeds for the Earth-Devouring Fat Silkworms."

"Indeed!" Mashi’s beautiful eyes sparkled. It’s a shame I have so little Divine Marrow on me; otherwise, I would definitely have taken a few more items.

Wings that could increase flying speed, Potions that could hide one’s appearance, crystals that could impart direct comprehension of Magic Doors... All sorts of rare items were presented one by one by Carl, dazzling and bewildering to behold. As for the seeds of the Earth-Devouring Fat Silkworms, since they still had flaws, she hadn’t considered acquiring them. The method to create a water reservoir was too expensive. She couldn’t afford it yet. What she was actually most interested in were the Magic Flying Carpets and other flying Curios that could carry people, including their crafting methods.

"Among us, Flower Boat is the wealthiest, and even you feel you don’t have enough Divine Marrow. Others can only watch with envy," Hardy said with a bitter smile. "To be honest, the Divine Marrow I had has been completely drained by Divine Envoy Carl."

"This won’t do!" He thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I need to make a trip to Graces’s territory to see if I can persuade him to move his Void City here. If that doesn’t work... at the very least, I need to get him to visit!"

Hardy believed that as long as Graces saw the situation here, he would surely be willing to bring the people of his Void City.

"Hmm," Mashi slowly nodded. "I also need to go out. Divine Envoy Kent’s Void City is struggling to maintain its Divine Fire, and he should agree to come over."

The Divine Gift... I somewhat regret letting Divine Envoy Carl examine the Divine Gift earlier; otherwise, I could have traded it for some items, she thought, sighing with some helplessness.

At today’s trading fair, Carl directly stated that comprehending the Divine Gift could be exchanged for five Divine Marrows. Of course, these five Divine Marrows weren’t actually given; instead, they could be exchanged for other items. Five! That was no small amount. The Magic Doors comprehended from the Divine Gift could also be traded, but at most for three Divine Marrows.

"Be careful!" Hardy spoke up. "The Fallen Angel might still be nearby."

"Yes," Mashi nodded. "I’ll find a way to avoid it."

Similar to Mashi and Hardy, Yun San, Yun Si, and Sam also gathered, discussing inviting other Void City Divine Envoys here. Carl had made them a promise. If Divine Envoys they introduced bought items from him using Divine Marrow, he would give them a ten percent commission. Ten percent might not seem like much, but if exchanged for food, it would be enough to sustain the people of their Void Cities for a while. This was a tangible benefit.

***

「Two months later.」

"Divine Envoy Carl!" Yun Si hurried over, his face anxious. "I’ve just received news that Cloud Tower Void City encountered malevolent creatures on its way here and is hoping you can lend a hand."

"Oh?" Carl, who was in the cultivation chamber checking on John’s experimental results, turned around. After a moment’s thought, he put down what he was holding. "How far is it?"

"About sixty miles from here."

"Sixty miles?" Carl pondered for a moment and nodded. "Alright, I’ll take a look."

The two soared into the air. With Yun Si leading the way, they flew towards the location where Cloud Tower Void City had sent out its distress signal.

"SWOOSH!"

"CRACKLE..."

Two figures appeared in mid-air, one following the other.

In front of them, a huge cloud floated in the sky, with several flying malevolent creatures ferociously attacking it. Cloud Tower Void City was that cloud. Through the dissipating mist, one could faintly make out silhouettes within and hear occasional screams.

"Third Brother!" Yun Si roared, rushing forward swiftly.

Carl’s gaze, however, was fixed on a Death Wraith among the malevolent creatures. His fingers twitched, and his expression suddenly changed.

Fallen Angel!

He turned abruptly. The Buddha’s phantom appeared behind him, blasting backward.

"BOOM!"

In the sound of the collision, Carl’s figure shot back.