"What are you laughing at?"
Lucy stared at Aiden with her bright and limpid eyes and asked naively.
"I'm just happy!"
Aiden raised his eyebrows, looked at Lucy, and shook his head. The smile on his face became even brighter.
"Happy?"
Lucy was stunned, not understanding what made Aiden so happy.
"Yes, I'm happy?"
Aiden nodded with a bright smile and spoke. His words made Lucy roll her eyes, and then, a smile also bloomed on her face. She elegantly flicked the swaying strand of long hair behind her ears, but soon regained her natural composure.
"Let's have our meal!"
Aiden spoke and started eating.
In the next moment, Lucy's jaw dropped as she stared at Aiden in surprise. It is because when Aiden saw the steak made from demonic beast meat, he didn't bother with a etiquette. Instead, he stabbed it with a fork and started chewing as if it were a piece of flatbread.
"Mmm, this is delicious!"
Even though he was having dinner with a stunning beauty, Aiden seemed completely at ease. While still chewing, he praised the taste to Lucy, who sat across from him. His eating style was very casual, to the point of becoming reckless.
"Uh... Aiden, are you really going to eat it like that?"
Lucy couldn't help but feel amused. This was the first time she'd ever seen someone eat a meal in such a way. She struggled to hold back her laughter, but her stomach ached from the effort, making it increasingly hard to keep a straight face.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Aiden looked at Lucy seriously and asked back.
"No, it's nothing." Lucy quickly waved her hand and said. She did not dislike Aiden's dining manners. She just felt that this man seemed a bit too real.
Happy times always passed quickly. This time was the same. The dinner finished without the two noticing.
After filling his hunger, Aiden walked out of the restaurant with Lucy. After thinking for a moment, he looked at Lucy and said: "You should go back, I'll take a look around the city on my own first!"
Lucy hesitated at first. After all, she was there on her father's and uncles' orders. However, after considering that she had already fulfilled her mission by accompanying Aiden and confirming that he truly had the wealth to spend freely, which indicates he likely has a powerful background, she decided to agree and return.
However, before she went back, she asked Aiden to return soon.
Aiden agreed and separated from Lucy.
Shortly after Lucy left, Aiden decided to focus on increasing his Eternal Force. Out of his 1,001 Eternal Points, he used 40 points to boost his Eternal Force to Second-tier Level 9. Then, he invested another 900 Eternal Points, elevating his Eternal Force directly from Second-tier Level 9 to First-tier Level 9.
With that, he was left with only 61 Eternal Points.
However, Aiden's attention was not on Eternal Points. It is because the moment he raised his Eternal Force, he felt something amazing happen inside him. His mind became much clearer, like a fog had lifted. Everything around him seemed easier to understand, and his thoughts felt sharper and more organized.
He noticed a calmness settle over him, a kind of peace he hadn't experienced ever before welled inside him. It was as if all the worries and chaos in his mind had disappeared, leaving behind a steady and focused feeling.
But that wasn't all. Deep in his mind, he sensed something powerful and invisible. It was a strong energy that he hadn't noticed before. This energy felt alive as if it was waiting for him to use it. Aiden realized that this energy wasn't just sitting there; it was connected to his mind and soul. If he wanted, he could control it effortlessly.
With just a thought, he felt he could use this invisible force in many ways. He could push or pull objects without touching them, defend himself from attacks, or even strike at enemies without lifting a finger. It was like having a new kind of power, one that didn't need swords or weapons.
Moreover, this mysterious force felt invisible, as if it was undetectable. No one, if they are not much stronger than Aiden himself, could detect this energy.
Astonishingly, this energy felt so natural to Aiden, as if it had always been a part of him. But the fact is, it had only awakened after Aiden raised his Eternal Force the first time.
However, at that time, this kind of feeling was too vague to the point where Aiden didn't even notice the appearance of this energy.
Aiden was amazed and a little excited by this discovery. He couldn't help but smile as he thought about all the possibilities this power could bring.
Taking a deep breath, he looked at his information panel.
.....
[Name: Aiden Wilder.]
[Race: Human (Mortal).]
[Cultivation: Level 1 First-tier Star Warrior (0/100).]
[Eternal Force: First-tier Level 9 (0/1000).]
[Special Physique: Eternal Body (Mortal) (Can be evolved further).]
[Bloodline: None.]
[Innate Ability: Moment Eternity.]
[Treasures: Golden Dragon Pearl, Level 2 Runic Sword.]
﹂ Spendthrift Function: Activated.
[Credits: 99,999,999,300,000.]
[Eternal Point: 61.]
.....
Now, Aiden was a Level 1 First-tier Star Warrior, and his Eternal Force was at First-tier Level 9.
Aiden had a feeling that this Eternal Force might be more important than his cultivation base in the future.
Thinking for a while, he tried to control this hidden energy, forming an invisible barrier around his body. This barrier was very strong, so much so that even a Blue Spirit Star Warrior would find it extremely difficult to break this barrier.
A smile appeared on Aiden's face. This Eternal Force really was a marvel.
"Looks like I need to find more ways to spend money. I have to spend money as much as possible in a short amount of time. For now, my focus will remain on my cultivation, not just the Eternal Force. In fact, it's better if I keep both my cultivation and Eternal Force balanced!"
Breathing deeply, Aiden composed himself and prepared to return to the Wellings House.
.....
_Ten Thousand Abyssal City_
This was a very famous city located not far from Riverside City. It was very famous, mainly because this city has the biggest market in the entire Green Wood Region. All kinds of people, from good to bad, could be seen here.
This city was a huge marketplace, at the same time, it was also the largest gathering place. Due to this, the law and order in this city was weak, causing it to be filled with all kinds of chaos. Robbing and murder are just two very normal accidents that may happen the next second you let your guard down.
Although this was a city, it was even bigger than a small country.
The terrain here was complex, with many poisonous creatures and miasma. There were few mortals and most Star Warriors.
Therefore, this market was built on a cliff near a mountain and the sea, overlooking the vast blue waves, making it difficult for birds to cross.
At this moment, in an Inn by the sea, the sound of clattering chips rose and fell, and the hall was almost full.
Many wandering Star Warriors occupied the place in twos and threes and talked arrogantly as usual.
These people were dressed in all kinds of clothes. Some were bright and beautiful, some were simple and plain, some were ragged, and some were bare-chested. The items they carried were also uneven. The aura that they exuded, although some were strong and some were weak, all revealed a mixed and impure meaning.
Amidst the noise, someone reeked of alcohol and shouted, "Last time on the Fire Stone Ravine, there was a Green Flame Spirit Grass. I wonder who got it in the end?"
"It must be... It must be old monster Morif!" A Star Warrior who was also drunk chuckled. He continued to speak: "This old monster has been a Level 6 Blue Spirit Star Warrior for many years and has been living near the Fire Stone Ravine. In his eyes, the things on the Fire Stone Ravine are his, aren't they? Who would dare to fight with him!"
"That might not be the case." Some Star Warriors weren't drunk and analyzed rationally, "At that time, there were a total of three Blue Spirit Star Warriors who were fighting for the Green Flame Spirit Grass. In addition to Morif, the other two were female Blue Spirit Star Warriors. They seemed to be in the same group. Even though old monster Morif has been in Blue Spirit Stage for many years, he can't fight those two Star Warriors at once for a long time. It's hard to say if the Green Flame Spirit Grass has fallen into his hands."
"Hahaha..."
Hearing this, a few of the individual Star Warriors laughed.
"Those two slender women were attractive, but I've never seen them around here before. They're probably from some small place. They likely don't understand the vastness of the world and think they can do whatever they want."
The Star Warriors who weren't drunk also smiled. One of them shook his head, saying, "You might not know, but two days ago, I heard something interesting. Old Monster Morif was seriously injured and retreated to his lair to recover. He even sent people out to search for healing items!"
As he finished speaking, a black-robed man walked into the inn.