DRAGON EMPEROR

CHAPTER 53 Spending Money

3,000 sect contribution points were equivalent to three hundred thousand taels of silver.

Furthermore, Lu Ming needed one and a half catties of the Blood Mist Stone, which meant that he needed four thousand five hundred contribution points.

He only had 7,000 contribution points. In one go, two thirds of it will be gone.

“Young buddy, are you still going to do an exchange?”

The old man asked with a smile.

“I will do it, of course. I'll trade it!” Lu Ming said with gritted teeth.

No matter how many contribution points were required, he would make an exchange. Regardless of how many contribution points he had, his true value would only be realized if he turned them into strength.

If he was just hoarding it, it was just a bunch of numbers.

The old man was a little surprised. He noticed that Lu Ming was not too old yet, so he thought he could not afford it. He was shocked at the thought that Lu Ming could actually give up so many contribution points.

Lu Ming took out a piece of his identity jade and gave it to the old man. “Senior, this is my identity jade piece.”

“Mm!”

The old man took out a piece of Lu Ming's identity jade and placed it on a metal platform like a disc. The metal platform was flashing brightly. Then a series of words appeared. This was Lu Ming's personal information.

When the old man read his personal information, he was slightly surprised before smiling. “So, you are the Internship Champion of the year, Lu Ming. Haha, it's an honor to meet you!”

“You're too good, Senior. Apprentice Champion is just an empty title.” Lu Ming shook his head.

The old man nodded. Despite getting the position of Apprentice Champion, Lu Ming remained humble. His impact on Lu Ming increased greatly.

After which, he swiped a few times on the metal platform. Lu Ming noticed that his words had changed. his 7,000 contribution points became 2,500 in an instant.

After the contribution points were deducted, the old man returned the identity jade piece to Lu Ming. After which, he turned around and disappeared into the door behind him. After a while, he returned with a metal box in his hand.

“The Stone of Blood Fog is inside. There is exactly one and a half catties. Try look!” said the old man with a smile.

Lu Ming picked it up and opened the metal box in anticipation.

A blood-red stone the size of a fist was inside, cut into a neat square. Surprisingly, on top of the stone was a layer of pale red fog floating.

'The Stone of Blood Mist! I ended up collecting the three most important treasures. I can develop the True War Dragon Technique to the Second Stage now.’ Lu Ming was filled with excitement.

After distancing the Blood Mist Stone, he added, “Senior, I need some other things.”

Afterwards, Lu Ming made a list of other materials needed to develop the Second Stage True War Dragon Technique. These other materials are much cheaper. In total, it cost only 200 contribution points.

After thinking for some time, Lu Ming asked, “Senior, do you have the blood essence of a demonic beast?”

“The blood essence of a demonic beast? It was an ingredient required by alchemists in refining pills and equipment. Are you actually an alchemist?” the old man asked, stunned.

Lu Ming shook his head. “No, I have other uses for it.”

“Mm!” The old man nodded and did not ask any further. He simply said, “What level of demon beast blood essence do you need?”

“Second Levels Class Four and Five,” replied Lu Ming.

The old man said, "A portion of the blood essence of a Level Two Tier Four demonic beast is worth 50 contribution points, while a portion of a Level Two Level Five demonic beast blood essence is worth 100 contribution points," replied the old man.

“It's expensive?” Lu Ming gasped in shock once more.

The blood essence of a Tier Four Level Two demonic beast cost 50 contribution points per serving, which was equivalent to 5,000 taels of silver.

We should know that one Superior First Level spiritual weapon costs less than 5,000 taels of silver. It's really too expensive.

"That's right!" Lu Ming nodded. He's well aware of this. When the blood meridians of his Spirit-Eating Worms ate the blood essence of a demon or human beast, it had to be done within an hour of their death. Otherwise, the Blood Qi would evaporate and would have no effect.

“Therefore, in order to preserve the blood essence of demonic beasts, Spirit Sealing Crystals should be used. These crystals are disposable items. Moreover, the higher the blood essence level of a demonic beast, the higher the quality of its Spirit Sealing Crystals. So, the price of the demon beast blood essence was very expensive,” the old man continued his explanation.

Lu Ming nodded. He knows this is the reason.

“Senior, give me ten servings each of Level Four and Five Second Grade demonic beast blood essence,” Lu Ming said with clenched jaws.

In order to raise his cultivation quickly within a month, he could only devour the blood essence of demonic beasts.

While going into the wild to hunt demonic beasts, it was too inefficient.

Previously, at their testing grounds, other than the mutated Black Scale Monitor Lizard, the highest level of a demonic beast only existed at Grade Four Level Two.

In order to hunt demon beasts above Grade Four Level Two, he would have to head to even further and more dangerous territories.

Despite putting aside the level of risk, finding a suitable demonic beast might take a long time and not be worth it at all.

Buying demon beast blood essence directly was the most convenient method.

“Alright, I will prepare the blood essence of your demonic beast,” said the old man.

After a while, he returned with the blood essence of a demonic beast, and 1,500 contribution points were deducted from Lu Ming's account.

At once, he only had 700 contribution points. The rate of his expenditure was extremely fast, and Lu Ming felt a pain in his heart.

Still, being able to turn all of this into more power was not in vain. Only by improving his abilities could he obtain more treasures and contribution points.

After getting rid of the blood essence of the demonic beast and the Blood Mist Stone, Lu Ming left the Contribution Hall and returned to his residence.

Upon his return, he did not immediately deal with the Second Stage True War Dragon Technique as his cultivation had yet to be fully fortified. His Essential Qi was not pure enough.

Under such circumstances, it was difficult to successfully develop the Second Stage True War Dragon Technique. If he were to cultivate it carelessly, he would probably waste the precious materials he had obtained through a huge effort.

Therefore, if he were to cultivate it, he would have to ensure success in one endeavor.

Lu Ming continued to hone his True War Dragon Technique diligently.

After eight days, Lu Ming's cultivation finally stabilized completely. Even so, he spent another two days assimilating the Essential Qi in his body until it became extremely refined.

Only then did he prepare to begin handling the Second Stage True War Dragon Technique.

“Now I have to prepare the material!”

Lu Ming took out the Spirit Condensing Fruit, the blood of the Lightning Leopard, the Blood Mist Stone, and other materials. He measured it and mixed it according to the steps listed in the True War Dragon Technique.

Although he was not an alchemist, this was not the process of refining pills. It was a simple mixture that he could achieve easily.

After these ingredients were mixed into one, they formed a blood-red liquid that gave off a slight scent.

"Start!"

After the ingredients were prepared, Lu Ming sat cross-legged on top of his head, then swallowed the blood-red liquid produced all of them in one gulp.

After swallowing it, this blood-red liquid seemed to erupt like a volcano, blazing with waves of hot energy surging towards his meridians. After entering his meridians, he merged with his Essential Qi, and finally entered the Qi cyclone in his dantian.

humming...

These bursts of energy rattled with powerful lightning as it began refining Lu Ming's Essential Qi.

Lu Ming mobilized the True War Dragon Technique at full strength, using this energy to head towards the Second Stage True War Dragon Technique.