Chapter 004: Arcane Medium

Gaia continuously adjusted the ring, as the deep blue light curtain gradually descended, revealing the complete inheritance of martial spirit energy before Gaia. It meticulously recorded the cultivation methods of martial spirit energy for each professional level, from the first level of beginner to the seventh level of advanced.

The satin robe, a gold coin as a reward, and an extraordinary demeanor—immediately, the manager concluded that this individual was a significant patron. He approached with a beaming smile, just about to speak, when the masked person raised a hand and said: "You are not in charge; bring someone who can make decisions."

Gaia's foot had already stepped out the door, yet the steward behind him showed no intention of calling him back. Gaia's heart sank: it had backfired. Three thousand gold coins was indeed a considerable sum; for Greenland, it was like a timely gift in the midst of snow. ... If it really came to that, he would have no choice but to sell it at the adventurer's tavern, but that would inevitably attract a host of troubles ...

He decided to put on a grand display, and even feigned mystery—not only to avoid trouble but also to ensure that the other party would not underestimate him, hoping to secure a good price for the breastplate. Before coming, he had already contemplated the entire trading process in his mind several times.

Gaia was about to exit the passage and enter the hall he had just come from when the steward who had received him suddenly stepped in front of him. Startled, Gaia was reassured by the steward's smile as he said, "Sir, the chief steward has stated that we have purchased it for five thousand gold coins". Gaia let out a long sigh of relief

As you command

The alchemical syringe pierced the vein in the left arm, and a pale green magical essence was slowly injected into the bloodstream. As the blood flowed, the veins turned dark green. Gaia was in agony; ever since the magical essence was injected, he felt as if his veins were continuously constricting, accompanied by excruciating pain as if the muscles and tendons were tearing apart.

He seeks revenge against the father of the Ganggeluo family, one of the four great families of the Shenglong Dynasty that holds power in the capital. It is certainly not feasible to do this alone; he must have his own team.

Although everyone in the Abyss uses the bodily fluids of magical beasts to create magical energy mediums, Gaia currently lacks the ability to capture powerful magical beasts, and the magical energy mediums made from weaker beasts are completely ineffective. When he picked up this leaf that day, he had already made up his mind to take a gamble.

The ailments brought from the womb are gradually being alleviated bit by bit

Please ask him to come in

Gaia's heart skipped a beat: "This is impossible!"

Gaia moved his arms slightly, but felt nothing significant. His heart sank: had he failed?

Within the entire Abyss, there are only five types of seventh-level advanced inheritances in total

Even though Gaia had made ample mental preparations in advance, hearing the price of one thousand gold coins still took him by surprise, and a look of astonishment immediately appeared in his eyes

His clothes are completely soaked, clearly indicating the extent of his earlier suffering

"One thousand gold coins?" the steward inquired tentatively.

In addition to the Adventurer's Advanced Supply Camp, Gaia has some other ideas; however, there are really not many people available in Greenland, and Gaia is currently unable to find anyone to assist her.

These two churches are the largest in the Abyss, and other smaller churches find it difficult to survive unless they are affiliated with one of these two. Moreover, these two lineages are the supreme treasures of the churches

The honest municipal official immediately executed the lord's command, without even considering it in advance. Even if hetushucomcom was calculated by himself, does the lord really have that much money

According to the data, Gaia's physical condition has fully met the standards of a novice bronze warrior. With his level of fighting spirit, if he were to forcefully activate it, he could at least reach the level of a high-level bronze warrior. If he were truly to exert himself, the combat spirit with an index of over 9,000 would undoubtedly unleash terrifying power

The steward chuckled twice and opened the bundle himself. The moment the breastplate was revealed, the steward's expression changed dramatically; even with his deep composure, it took him a full two breaths to restore his face to normal.

Steward: "Sir, the price of 5,000 gold coins is truly too high..." Gaia shook off his hand and was about to leave, while the steward did not stop him: "Sir, you may sell elsewhere, but it will definitely not be safe here. 3,000 gold coins, I really cannot offer more."

With a heart full of extreme unease, Gaia leaped out of bed and took the magical measuring instrument from the drawer beside the bed

Esteemed Sir, this is the place.

He could tell that the satin robe worn by the young man was made of a fabric popular in the imperial city of Longnu, and in the severe cold of the north, few people wore it. Although the young man did not carry any certification badge from a professional guild, the fact that he was wearing only a satin robe in such a cold place and showed no fear of the cold clearly indicated that his strength should not be underestimated

The first type refers to the secret classic "Dragon Emperor's Crimson Flame Body" of the royal family of the Shenglong Dynasty, specifically the Demon Dragon Clan. With this extraordinary inheritance, the Demon Dragon Clan has maintained control over the Demon Abyss royal family for thousands of years. Although supreme power has changed hands several times during this period, it has always been among the members of the Demon Dragon Clan, typically involving scenarios where an uncle usurps his nephew's throne or a younger brother seizes the elder brother's rule. Other races that have attempted rebellion have ultimately been suppressed by the Demon Dragon Clan's formidable individual combat strength.

Given time, after he refines the nine clusters of martial spirit and fighting energy left within him by Hogenberg and becomes a seventh-level advanced practitioner, it will be the moment for him to hold his head high and seek retribution from Sean in Longnu City.

The third and fourth types are held by two opposing churches: the "Ancient Dark Scriptures" of the Dark Church and the "Lake of the Underworld Scriptures" of the Underworld Society

In fact, Gaia came to Greenland bearing the identity of the son of the head of the Sien family. Although no one understood why the head of the Sien family would send his son to such a desolate place, everyone felt that for the Ganggelo family, one of the four major clans of the dynasty, direct descendants should not be lacking in gold coins.

Gaia inwardly exclaimed that it was not good; he could not allow this old fox to discern his true intentions. His mind raced, and he had already devised a way to disguise his feelings. After a moment of surprise, his eyes indeed emitted a glare of anger. Gaia stepped forward, seized the bundle, and walked out without looking back, conveying the message: this price is nothing short of an insult to me

Gaia's hands trembled; what he had once thought to be a slim chance for revenge suddenly appeared within his grasp. How could he not be excited?

However, Gaia now possesses a seventh-level advanced fighting energy inheritance. Although the five major inheritances encompass all three professions and are much more precious than his singular inheritance of fighting energy, it is already sufficient for Gaia

Returning to his room, Gaia took out the alchemical syringe purchased in Modo and opened a wooden box on the bedside, inside of which lay a leaf of the Bloodthirsty Nightmare Orchid. Although several days had passed, the leaf remained fresh and continued to emit a faint, alluring starlight.

If you have anything, Your Excellency, feel free to take it out and let me have a look. The chief steward is also quite cunning and was not intimidated by the facade presented by Gaia.

With magical power, a layer of pale blue light swept across the surface of the dark ring. Immediately after, with a "swish," a curtain of light was projected from the ring, and strands of flame formed lines of text on the azure light curtain.

With both hands clasped around the magical gauge, a soft sound was heard, and a line of numbers appeared.

Just as Gaia's vision began to blur and consciousness was about to sink into darkness, a warm surge of energy suddenly erupted within him. This energy seemed to come from nowhere, yet it brought him immense comfort. After circulating through his body a few times, his damaged body began to recover. It was not merely a restoration; the magical energy had penetrated every cell, and these cells were absorbing certain properties from the magical energy, continuously enhancing themselves. After circulating through his body a few times, his damaged body began to recover. It was not merely a restoration; the magical energy had penetrated every cell, and these cells were absorbing certain properties from the magical energy, continuously enhancing themselves

Gaia filled a syringe with a vial of liquid and closed her eyes to offer a prayer

Bone Quality: 670, Muscle Quality: 980, Fighting Spirit: 9286

Among those who have reached the seventh-level profession, the majority are actually at the beginner and intermediate levels, with very few attaining the advanced level

Previously, Gaia did not have a magician by her side and was unable to unlock the magic ring. However, now Gaia is capable of meditation on her own, and unlocking this ring is no longer a problem

At the moment his hand trembled, he inadvertently brushed against the ring again. The ring turned, and the deep blue light curtain descended slightly... A line of fiery text jumped into Gaia's eyes: Level 8 Beginner's Douqi Cultivation Method

Gaia considered for a moment and decided to take a gamble: "Five thousand gold coins, not a single copper coin less, not for sale."

Sitting cross-legged, he closed his eyes and entered a meditative state. With a magical sensitivity reaching up to 400, he sensed the presence of magical elements around him in less than five minutes. Although it was his first time manipulating these magical elements, his control index, also at 400, allowed him to successfully channel a thread of magical power into the ring after just seven attempts

Gaia placed the burden on the table, signifying that you should take action yourself

Gaia and Roy braved the still biting northern winds of early spring, wandering at the edge of the frozen wasteland for two days before daring to return to Greenland. It was not that he was overly cautious; rather, Gaia was acutely aware of his current vulnerability, knowing that even a slight misstep could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Gaia was also speculating about the value of this item. What level of expert is Hogenberg? Level 6? Level 7? He couldn't figure it out. If it were an ordinary item, such a super expert would not take an interest in it; the Bloodthirsty Nightmare Orchid is a testament to that.

Gaia suddenly remembered the ring he had found on Hogenberg. He pulled the ring out of his pocket: "This spatial ring might contain Hogenberg's fighting spirit inheritance"

The newcomer stood with both hands behind his back, holding a bundle; he was dressed in a satin robe from mhetushu.com, which is rarely seen in the northern regions. Although only his eyes were visible, it was evident that he possessed an extraordinary demeanor.

After the person entered, he looked around the auction house from top to bottom. The shabby young man beside him introduced, "Esteemed sir, this is the largest auction house in Moduo Town." "Hmm," the masked man nodded slightly and casually tossed out a gold coin. The impoverished young man quickly caught it and left, bowing and nodding.

The harsh conditions of Greenland made him eager to become stronger; the feeling of lacking self-defense capabilities was truly tragic, and he could not allow himself to continue in this manner

Within his modest lord's manor, Gaia summoned the municipal officer Strong, while the simple youth Roy stood beside him. Gaia announced his decision to them.

Gaia's heart grew increasingly fervent; he had some understanding of the cultivation methods in this world. Within the entire Abyss of Demons, there were only five types of inheritances that could be cultivated from Level 1 to Level 7 high tier, while others could not reach Level 7 high tier at all

Half an hour later, Strong delivered the results: "My lord, if that is the case, we must use stone to construct the houses. There are no stonemasons in your territory, which will incur a significant expense. Additionally, considering the procurement costs, just for a high-level supply camp for adventurers, it will require six hundred gold coins"

The steward pondered for a moment before asking, "May I inquire how much you wish to sell it for?"

Although he had not yet spoken, he was interrupted by someone. However, the person in charge did not dare to get angry and smiled while nodding, saying, "Please take a seat, I will be with you shortly!" He hurriedly went to the back.

The second type is the "Holy Canon of the Demon Cup" from the Di Shi Demon Martial Academy, the foremost demon martial academy in the Abyss of Demons. This inheritance is inscribed on the nine demon cups of the academy. The reason why the Di Shi Academy has dominated as the leading demon martial academy for over a thousand years is also due to this seventh-level high-tier inheritance

In extreme agony, Gaia had to suppress his feelings. For a period of time, Gaia truly believed he could not endure any longer, as all the blood vessels in his body had withered. Blood seeped from the ruptured vessels, and his skin turned a terrifying shade of purple. The blood vessels in his lungs also ruptured, filling the alveoli with stagnant blood, leaving him unable to breathe.

At this moment, despite having experienced the vicissitudes of life across two lifetimes, he could not help but feel overwhelmed with emotion, his eyes stinging, nearly brought to tears

In his previous life, Gaia faced repeated failures, but they were all due to being targeted by petty individuals or simply having the worst luck imaginable, as if all the deities and spirits were against him. He lacked neither experience nor ability. In this life, he naturally understands that as a teenager carrying a precious item to sell, he would undoubtedly be ruthlessly exploited by others

After the excitement, he remembered that there were magical attributes. He casually turned the magic gauge, and the side displaying the magical attributes also showed a set of numbers

The manager listened to the words of the on-duty supervisor, pondered for a moment, and felt somewhat uncertain. However, it was certain that the visitor had something valuable in hand. The auction house has never shied away from trouble; after all, this is how they earn their money, and they do not care about the visitor's identity.

Finally, it is over. After the fusion of his body with the magical energy medium was completed, Gaia was so exhausted that he could not move for several minutes. After finally catching his breath, he opened his mouth and expelled a mass of fluff.

As commanded! Strong faithfully executes the orders without asking too many questions

During these two days in the frozen tundra www.hetushu.com, he has already devised a complete plan in his mind, and now it is time to take the first step in executing this plan

Sir Strong, Greenland requires not only shops and taverns that can provide the most basic supplies, but also more facilities. Please calculate immediately how much it would cost to establish a high-level adventurer supply camp.

In terms of magical proficiency, although the indices have not yet reached the standards of a magic apprentice, they are already very close. Compared to before, when Gaia could not sense even the slightest magical fluctuation, he can now at least meditate.

Magic Sensitivity: 400, Magic Control Index: 400

Gaia still felt somewhat apprehensive, as this world was filled with powerful individuals. He currently had no means of self-defense, and if the other party were to turn hostile and attempt to seize something from him, he would be utterly helpless. Nevertheless, he had to maintain a facade of calmness, presenting himself as a master who concealed his true abilities.

Although Gaia is not favored by Sean, he is still Sean's nominal son while in the imperial capital, and there are quite a few introductory books on magic and martial arts for him to peruse. Therefore, he is not completely ignorant of magic.

The manager looked on enviously: that was indeed a gold coin, and that poor fellow was merely guiding the way, yet he could receive a gold coin as a reward

Gaia was taken aback; he had originally thought this was a storage ring, but it turned out to be a legacy of combat aura. The top row of the fiery script clearly read: Legacy of Combat Aura!

The only seventh-level high-order inheritance that is scattered outside is called the "Book of World Destruction Prophecy." This inheritance has only existed in rumors, and no one has ever seen it. Therefore, many alchemists in the Abyss have always been skeptical about the claims regarding the five major seventh-level high-order inheritances, as they believe that the Book of World Destruction Prophecy is merely a legend and should not be genuinely classified among the five.

Gaia stared at the magical gauge in astonishment, overjoyed, as he had finally succeeded! Although his previous fighting spirit index was already quite impressive, without a correspondingly strong body, it was impossible to fully utilize it.

This is also acceptable; regardless of whom it concerns, both kindness and grudges must be repaid, even to that old thief, Heaven

Gaia nodded: "Alright, I entrust this matter to you; you should get started immediately." He tossed a pouch of coins: "This is a start-up fund of 100 gold coins; feel free to come to me whenever you need more."

Since I have already become an Infinite Devourer, according to Hogenberg's theory, I should be able to accept all external factors. Therefore, using plants to create magical energy mediums does not seem inappropriate.

The steward hurriedly stopped him: "Sir, sir, please do not be anxious. If you feel it is insufficient, we can negotiate further. I understand now, you are asking for 10,000 gold coins." Gaia snorted, holding his bundle and standing at the door, casting a cold glance at the other party

The duty manager of the Moduo Auction House was inside calculating accounts when he heard someone speaking outside. He looked up to see a poorly dressed young man bowing as he led a masked person inside.

The meaning of the chief steward is also quite clear; the price we offer will certainly be lower.

This trip to Modo not only resolved economic issues but also made him aware of the gap between Greenland and Modo. To compete with Modo, the plans made previously are certainly insufficient

The martial art of combat energy is Hoganberg's most powerful technique, and he carries this legacy with him, allowing him to comprehend it. Gaia, troubled by how to cultivate combat energy, could not help but laugh three times towards the sky upon discovering this legacy, pondering to himself: Does heaven also think that it owes me too much from my previous life, and is now compensating me with good fortune in this life?

On the road, Roy intended to return the coin to Gaia, which made Gaia regard this simple-minded youth with newfound respect. He wanted to reward Roy with the coin, but the latter firmly refused to accept it, insisting on returning it to Gaia. This made Gaia feel that although the youth was naive, his sincere heart was far superior to those duplicitous individuals in the imperial capital. He was a trustworthy and promising talent worthy of cultivation

Anderson gasped in surprise

His bone quality has reached an index of 670, exceeding the standard by more than one hundred, while his muscle quality has been enhanced to nearly the level of a mid-tier bronze warrior. This inevitably reminds Gaia of the resilience of the bloodthirsty nightmare orchid, as Old Anderson had to shatter a waist knife just to cut through that leaf. Perhaps it is precisely for this reason that the magical energy medium made from this leaf has an exceptionally strong effect on enhancing muscle quality

Carrying a pouch containing one hundred gold coins and a crystal card from the Dragon Bank with a balance of four thousand nine hundred gold coins, Gaia hurriedly made his way to a magic shop to purchase an alchemical injector. After circling the town a few times to ensure no one was following him, he finally arrived at the north gate of the town, where he met Roy, who had been waiting there. Upon seeing each other, Gaia immediately snatched his coat from Roy and put it on. As he relaxed, he suddenly felt that his body was frozen stiff. After confirming that no one was following him, he arrived at the north gate of the town, where he met Roy, who had been waiting there. Upon seeing each other, Gaia immediately snatched his coat from Roy and put it on. As he relaxed, he suddenly felt that his body was frozen stiff.

The magical energy coursed through his blood, and a faint green hue enveloped his skin, making him appear exceedingly strange. Soon after, his blood vessels began to wither, and Gaia could even hear her own blood vessels making crackling sounds, akin to the sound of dry tree branches snapping.

Gaia was taken aback and muttered to herself, "Could it be that I can just rely on the enhancement of magical energy to continue strengthening myself, and in the future, achieve dual cultivation of magic and martial arts?"

It is only at this moment that he can be certain that his "Infinite Devouring Body" can indeed provide him with a continuous path to strengthen his physique The road ahead, in his eyes, has finally revealed a bright future

... ...

Gaia was not entirely sure, but he had thought it through long before he arrived. Therefore, as soon as the steward raised the question, Gaia confidently extended a finger.

Gaia pondered for a moment, then fetched a stone pestle used for mashing potatoes to make mashed potatoes. She chopped the leaf into small pieces and tossed them into a bowl—once detached from the main body, the leaf became very fragile. Gaia carefully crushed the leaf into a paste, then diluted it with water, and filtered it through gauze, resulting in a bottle of liquid that emitted a faint starlight in a green hue

He opened his mouth as if to shout, but instead bit down on his pillow, the cotton stuffing spilling out from his bite—he could not let Anderson outside worry.

Inside the Moduo Auction House, the steward's excited eyebrows were dancing: "A level 7 premium cracked magic battle armor, haha, 5,000 gold coins. Although it's a bit expensive, it is worth the price. Prepare a fine gift box immediately; I want to present this top-tier armor to the lord!"

The steward hesitated for a moment: "However, the price of 10,000 gold coins is indeed too high..." He glanced at Gaia and said, "I think 3,000 gold coins would be appropriate; it cannot be more than that. Surely you came to us to avoid trouble, and we also need to make a bit of profit."