txolops Chapter 065 It seems I still have a chance!
Chapter 065 It seems I still have a chance!
When Shen Bai and An Li walked out of the school gate, they saw many parents gathered on both sides of the gate. No one was causing trouble or hanging banners. They were just quietly looking into the school, their longing eyes making people feel a little heartbroken.
The two, who were initially in high spirits, gradually calmed down after seeing this scene.
The joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, are not the same for everyone.
Empathy is nothing more than an emotion imposed upon oneself by conscience and morality.
Without experiencing pain firsthand, how can one truly empathize?
They only resumed their conversation after walking quite a distance from the school gate.
"Spend these two days of the Lunar New Year holiday at home with your sister. Our sparring session is still a few days away; we'll continue after the New Year!"
Before she knew it, the month-long training partnership was coming to an end. Having grown accustomed to each other's presence, An Li felt a pang of reluctance.
She decided to postpone the sparring session and did not tell Shen Bai when it would start after the New Year, because she knew very well that her basic martial arts skills were about to be perfected, and the bond between the two of them was about to be broken.
"Alright, I'm ready to answer the school beauty's call anytime!"
Shen Bai made a few jokes as usual, making the atmosphere of parting less sad.
An Li waved her hand and boarded the Flying Boat bus.
Shen Bai activated the communication talisman, contacted Big Gold Tooth, and then met up with him on his flying skateboard.
"How's your harvest in the White Dragon Secret Realm, brother?"
Big Gold Tooth, dressed in a silver-gray suit, sat in front of a tea stall on the street. When he saw Shen Bai rushing over, he quickly invited him to sit down and have some tea.
"Just so-so!"
Shen Bai glanced around. The tea stall was secluded, with few pedestrians nearby. He said in a low voice, "I have a few things I need to take care of. Do you have any connections?"
"Haha, brother, you've come to the right person! Everyone knows I'm the top real estate agent in Jiangbei; there's nothing I can't do!"
Big Gold Tooth was initially a little disappointed when Shen Bai said the harvest was so-so, but he didn't expect there would be something to deal with so soon, which immediately excited him: "Come on, let's go into the private room to talk."
Jin Hai led Shen Bai into the teahouse, greeted the owner familiarly, and then went straight into a private room.
"These are nine first-grade demon cores."
Shen Bai took out a demon core from his backpack and handed it to Big Gold Tooth.
Selling this yourself would easily cause trouble; it's better to give it to Big Gold Tooth, the all-rounder.
"nice one!"
Big Gold Tooth's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected that Shen Bai, a mere martial artist, could obtain so many demon cores. Even if they were first-grade, it wouldn't be an easy task.
It seems this Shen Bai is quite capable!
Shen Bai hesitated for a moment, then took out a Jade Star Fruit: "You should recognize this!"
"Blue Star Fruit!"
Jin Hai's breathing suddenly became heavy. If the first-grade demon core made him look at Shen Bai in a new light, then the Azure Star Fruit was a pleasant surprise.
"Worth at least ten thousand spirit stones! You've struck it rich!"
Shen Bai carefully observed Jin Hai's expression and, seeing only surprise and no greed, gradually relaxed: "Help me process these. Take your cut; I don't have many good ways to sell them."
The reason for choosing to let Jin Hai handle this matter instead of asking An Li or the store manager is to find a new channel. After all, we already owe An Li and the Hu sisters a lot of favors, and we can't keep bothering them.
The purpose of giving Big Gold Tooth this time was simply to test his character. Whether he succeeds or fails, it's just a stepping stone.
"Don't worry, brother. It'll be at most three days. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I'll give you a great start!"
Big Gold Tooth excitedly packed everything up, then shouted for the boss to bring out some good tea. After the two had drunk several rounds of tea, Jin Hai finally asked with a smile, "Brother, what are your plans for the New Year?"
Shen Bai thought for a moment: "I'll keep working!"
"If you ask me, brother, your skills are being wasted in a bubble tea shop! I'm not saying anything bad about the Hu sisters, but your money-making efficiency is just too low!"
With your current cultivation level of the eighth heaven, an ordinary ninth heaven cultivator shouldn't be a match for you. If you were to fight a challenge against someone of a higher level, you could earn at least two thousand spirit stones. If you dare to fight someone of the tenth heaven, your appearance fee would be five thousand spirit stones!
Shen Bai nodded and said, "No rush. If I need money, I will definitely go to boxing. Right now, the most important thing is to get into the Dao Academy!"
If you find a suitable training partner after the New Year, please introduce me to some. If not, then I'll focus all my energy on preparing for the college entrance exam!
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Jin Hai realized that Shen Bai wasn't as short of money as he had been a month ago.
The siblings' tuition fees were covered by Bai's Pharmaceutical Company. The compensation from Hongying, plus the training fees from Anli's family, amounted to a total of 10,000 spirit stones.
With the Azure Star Fruit and nine Grade 1 Demon Cores, this time they should be able to get 11,000 spirit stones. More than 20,000 spirit stones would be enough to support all the expenses of the two siblings until the college entrance examination.
When I suggested he try boxing earlier, I only asked out of habit, and seeing that Shen Bai wasn't in a hurry, I didn't bring it up again.
After drinking tea for a while, the two parted ways, and Shen Bai returned home.
Shen Wenwen was practicing Tai Chi in the yard when she saw Shen Bai return. She skipped over and asked, "Shen Bai, shall we go to Baiyun Temple for the New Year?"
"Great! But it'll definitely be crowded on New Year's Day. Should we go earlier, on New Year's Eve, or tomorrow?"
It was rare for Shen Wenwen to suggest going out, so Shen Bai immediately nodded in agreement. He had always heard that Baiyun Temple was very popular, but he had never been there before.
"How about tomorrow?"
When Shen Wenwen saw that Shen Bai had agreed, she became very happy and continued practicing her boxing in the yard.
She doesn't care which day she goes.
Rather, there are special reasons why we need to go.
Shen Bai entered the room and went to the workshop. He turned on the spirit stone lamp and began to maintain the two Desert Eagles.
These two Desert Eagles played a crucial role in my entry into the White Dragon Secret Realm. If it weren't for them, I might have died in the wolves' attack.
In addition, Shen Bai decided to make a few more magazines. He had thought that six magazines would be enough, but when he actually fought, he found that 120 bullets were not enough at all.
The enemy isn't a wooden stake; they won't just stand there waiting to be shot.
After a busy afternoon, the number of magazines for both of them was increased to 10. Shen Bai also made a few special gadgets, simple and crude, yet powerful. We'll see if there's a chance to put them to use later.
After receiving the new magazines, Shen Wenwen specially found a small pouch to tie around her waist. Inside, eight magazines were neatly arranged. The girl had gotten used to carrying a gun under her arm these past few days.
That evening at the milk tea shop, Shen Bai met Hu Feier, the shop manager, whom he hadn't seen for a week.
"How was it? Did you have any great finds in the secret realm?"
Shen Bai knew that Hu Feier had also entered the secret realm, but the two were in different areas, so they did not meet.
Hu Feier tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled, "It's alright, I got a few things."
Shen Bai was somewhat surprised. It seemed that he wasn't the only one with good luck; everyone had gained something in the White Dragon Secret Realm!
No wonder, if the White Dragon Secret Realm were completely impoverished, the students from the Capital No. 1 High School wouldn't have traveled all the way to Jiangbei to explore it.
Even lucky students from Jiangbei No. 1 High School can find unclaimed flying swords, let alone cultivators in the Qi Refining stage.
Unfortunately, my cultivation level is too low, so I have no chance to see the treasures in the Qi Refining stage area.
While making milk tea, Qi Hao secretly listened to their conversation.
"What can a mere martial artist gain in a secret realm without the protection of a Qi Refining stage cultivator? He probably hid there crying for days before finally making his way out!"
"The two didn't meet up in the White Dragon Secret Realm? Great! Looks like I still have a chance!"
"Manager, could you please let me join you next time something like this? I don't want to just stay home making milk tea; I'm sick of it!"
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