Chapter 008: The Mystery of the Ring of Ingestion

These twenty-five low-grade spirit stones are, without a doubt, the first capital for Lin Feng to start his journey to wealth

Ah ! ! ! !

The old man then raised his head to look at Lin Feng, his expression revealing no signs of joy or pleasure. He said somewhat stiffly: "Leaving without permission yesterday counts as half a day's absence. According to the rules, your commission for this month will be deducted by five percent."

Lin Feng was suddenly filled with joy; he threw off the blanket, got out of bed, and walked outside, forgetting even to put on his shoes

Countless times I have had this dream, yet each time I am immediately awakened... The events in the dream must be real; what exactly happened that night? My father must have returned, otherwise it would be impossible for this token ring to remain. But... since he has returned, why did he disappear again?

If the damage level is around 80 to 90 percent, it is essentially on the verge of being deemed 'scrap', and can only serve as a 'disposable' item. Very few people would want it, and most have become 'collections' for individuals with specific interests.

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The two magical artifacts sold earlier, along with my short sword, were indeed sold out of necessity. If the armor and gauntlets were to be sold only after complete restoration, they would naturally fetch a higher price. However, Lin Feng currently lacks even the spirit stones to purchase the necessary materials, so he had no choice but to sell them directly

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He then walked straight up to the old man and said with a hint of respect: "Manager Li."

After preparing, Lin Feng left with the two magical artifacts he obtained from Han Tie yesterday, heading towards the Treasure Pavilion

As she spoke, she quietly glanced at the old man sitting behind a wooden counter in the left corner of the inner hall, who was engrossed in flipping through a ledger.

Lin Feng seemed to have already seen countless spirit stones falling from the sky, engulfing him completely

In the midst of his sleep, the unusual noises from the living room awakened Lin Feng

After a while, Lin Feng's breathing finally calmed down. He instinctively raised his hand to touch his chest and felt the storage ring hanging around his neck, which reassured him.

Father, Mother... have you returned?

However, Lin Feng did not intend to make a purchase in the store, as he could not think of a good 'excuse'; therefore, he ultimately decided to go to the free market in the eastern part of the city to make his acquisitions

After listening to Manager Li's words, Lin Feng did not have any particular reaction and calmly stated: "Indeed, I violated the store regulations yesterday, and I have no objections."

Since my father left this item to me, why did he impose a seal to prevent me from opening it

A skilled cook cannot prepare a meal without rice, although repair techniques can yield significant benefits, they also require initial capital to get started

Twelve years ago, when Lin Feng was eight years old, his parents went out as usual, but they did not return as quickly as they had in the past. It was not until one night three months later that Lin Feng encountered a terrifying event, just as he had seen in his dream and in the illustrations of a book. However, he could not remember exactly what had happened. His detailed memories began the next day when he woke up in a chaotic living room, where there was no one else in the house except for him. In his hand, he held a storage ring.

Perhaps the secret lies within this storage ring, which is why Lin Feng went to great lengths to obtain a low-level cultivation technique afterward, and painstakingly managed to cultivate to the first layer of Qi Refinement. However, when he attempted to explore the storage ring, he discovered that it was sealed with restrictions, rendering him completely unable to open it

Although Manager Li appears to be rigid, he is actually quite decent; at least he has never intentionally made things difficult for Lin Feng. Moreover, it is true that Lin Feng was absent from work yesterday, so the punishment is not unjustified. Furthermore, Lin Feng is no longer concerned about these matters.

Lin Feng was so frightened that he almost forgot to move. He opened his mouth, instinctively about to scream, but suddenly felt a blur in front of him. The 'person' seemed to sway slightly, and in the next moment, they were right in front of him!

Lin Feng did not leave immediately; instead, he placed the cloth bundle he was holding in front of Manager Li and said, "Manager Li, actually, I went to meet a friend yesterday. He asked me to help him with a few magical artifacts. I have examined them: two are low-grade magical tools, and one is a medium-grade magical tool. The short sword is brand new, while the other two are about seventy percent new. I believe I can acquire them for twenty-five low-grade spirit stones. What do you think?"

What needs to be done next is to acquire discarded magical artifacts and materials, repair the artifacts, and then sell them. In this way, it should be possible to earn some spirit stones, and then continue to acquire more discarded magical artifacts and materials, and so on, continuing to repair and sell them.

A terrified scream pierced the air, and Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes wide, sitting up abruptly from the bed, drenched in sweat, gasping for breath.

A gaunt figure, disheveled and with a greenish face and sharp teeth, stood silently in the center of the living room. Its eyes, which seemed to flicker like a blue flame, were devoid of any emotion as they fixedly stared at me

Lin Feng could not know, he could only grit his teeth and cultivate with great difficulty, hoping to reach a higher realm soon, so that he could unlock the seal on the ring and obtain the answers he desired

After speaking, he glanced around the store and casually asked, "Oh? Has Brother Cao not arrived today?"

Speaking of such magical artifacts, there are indeed some in the Treasure Pavilion, located in the small display case next to Manager Li. Occasionally, some ordinary 'collectors' come to visit. Although they cannot become cultivators, they can collect these magical artifacts used by cultivators to satisfy a small part of their desire.

Indeed, has it already escaped

Liu Cui was the first to notice Lin Feng and greeted him with a smile, saying: "Lin Feng, you’re here! Did you finish the urgent matter from yesterday?"

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As they opened the bedroom door, illuminated by the faint moonlight streaming in through the window, Lin Feng and the books did not see their parents' figures, but instead beheld a scene that sent chills down their spines

This storage ring is not unfamiliar to Lin Feng; it is indeed his father's storage ring. That is why he is convinced that his father returned that night. However, the subsequent questions only multiplied, leaving him in a state of perplexity.

A glimmer of light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he thought to himself, 'As expected.' He then quietly said to Liu Cui, 'Hmm, thank you for the reminder.'

Upon arriving behind his own counter, Lin Feng first took out twenty-five spirit stones from the cabinet below and stored them away. He then casually inspected the second-hand magical artifacts in the display case, while secretly contemplating his next plan.

No matter how much one speculates, it is ultimately futile; only by swiftly enhancing one's strength can the truth be sought.

Lin Feng smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, it has been resolved. Thank you for your concern"

Oh? Manager Li was slightly taken aback, then opened the package and examined the three magical items for a while. He nodded and said, "This is a medium-grade magical armor, quite good... This short sword, although a low-grade magical item, is indeed brand new... Hmm, that's fine, you can go and collect twenty-five spirit stones yourself."

Manager Li looked at Lin Feng with some surprise, then nodded and said: "Well, you may proceed with your work"

The second-hand magical artifacts before him are mostly about 60 to 70 percent new, and the 'profit' does not seem substantial. Lin Feng's plan is to purchase those artifacts that are worn to about 80 to 90 percent at an extremely low price, thereby minimizing investment and maximizing profit

It was still early, and there were not many people on the street or in the library. Lin Feng quickly arrived at the Treasure Pavilion and found that the shop door was already open. Inside the hall were only two people: one was Liu Cui, and the other was not Cao Yang, but a sprightly old man dressed in silk brocade.

Lin Feng, feeling frustrated, ran his fingers through his hair and once again pondered the question he had contemplated countless times, yet the outcome remained the same: he could not recall anything nor could he make any guesses

After the battle yesterday afternoon, when Lin Feng awoke from his meditation, it was already evening. Therefore, he abandoned his plan to immediately go to the Treasure Pavilion to settle accounts with Cao Yang, as the Treasure Pavilion had already closed its doors at that time

Once again, this dream... that night... what exactly happened...

This ring, which symbolizes all of Lin Feng's hopes of finding his parents, is regarded by him as more important than his own life. Therefore, when the ring was stolen, he acted with such madness.

He hasn't arrived yet! It's strange, he also said he had urgent matters yesterday afternoon and took leave, and he still hasn't come today... Liu Cui shook her head and then whispered, "By the way, both of you were absent yesterday, and Manager Li is very angry! You need to be careful with your words later..."

Lin Feng's face was pale, and he was deep in thought with an expression that was almost twisted in agony, gripping the bedsheet tightly with both hands, nearly tearing it apart

Lin Feng's expression showed a hint of joy: "Thank you, Manager Li"

Sitting on the bed in a daze for a while, Lin Feng forcefully slapped his own cheek to wake himself up, then got up to prepare to go out