Qian Renxue took out a gift she had once received at a palace banquet—a swan statue carved from deep-sea coral gold. It had been presented by the royal family of a vassal kingdom under the Heaven Dou Empire when "Xue Qinghe" had formally ascended as Crown Prince.
The sculpture depicted the Heaven Dou imperial Martial Soul and thus carried heavy political symbolism. For that reason alone, even though it occupied a considerable amount of storage space, she had always kept it close. But now, her undercover identity had effectively lost its value, and this object—once laden with meaning—had become nothing more than excess baggage.
If it could be exchanged for sacrificial coins, so be it. Even if it couldn't, clearing space was reason enough.
Li Rong examined it briefly before giving his evaluation.
"This is a third-grade mineral—coral gold. The color is pure, with very few impurities. Since this statue was carved from a single, intact piece rather than assembled from fragments, its value increases significantly. It can be exchanged for thirty thousand sacrificial coins."
Qian Renxue froze.
Thirty… thousand?
Seeing her reaction, Li Rong clarified, "The customer misunderstands. It is not that coral gold itself is worth thirty thousand sacrificial coins per unit. Rather, this entire piece, as a whole, is worth that amount."
He continued evenly, "If it had not been carved and were instead exchanged in its original form—approximately two cubic meters in volume—its value could have reached eighty thousand sacrificial coins."
Qian Renxue's pupils shrank.
Li Rong added, "For most herbs of the same type, value depends on age—the older they are, the higher the price. Each breakthrough at one thousand, ten thousand, or one hundred thousand years typically raises their grade by at least one level. Minerals are different. For minerals of the same type, value depends on volume and integrity. The larger and more complete the piece, the higher the price."
Her gaze sharpened instantly.
Without hesitation, Qian Renxue pulled out every carved mineral item she carried in her storage space and placed them forward. "Boss Li, please take a look at these as well."
Li Rong glanced over them and shook his head.
"Although the grades vary, they are all small, carved pieces. None reach fifth grade or above. If restored as refining materials, their volume is insufficient for crafting spirit tools. Combined with their low grade, they hold no practical value."
So that was that.
Qian Renxue let out a quiet breath. Finding thirty thousand sacrificial coins was already an unexpected windfall. Expecting more would be greed.
She steadied her thoughts and returned to her true purpose.
"Boss, may I ask… what is the most important thing I should do right now?"
Li Rong paused.
Predicting the future?
Only then did he realize he had failed to define the boundaries of inquiry clearly enough.
"This shop does not provide fate-peering services."
Qian Renxue blinked. "…That question isn't allowed?"
Without another word, Li Rong raised his hand and updated the crystal screen behind him. A new line of text appeared, followed by several more added in rapid succession:
This shop's inquiry services do not:
– Peer into heaven
– Measure the earth
– Explore fate
– Delve into life and death
– Or involve the destinies of others
He clicked his tongue lightly. At this rate, one crystal screen wouldn't be enough.
Qian Renxue didn't fully grasp the reasoning, but she understood that her question had crossed a rule. After a moment of reflection, she carefully adjusted her wording.
"Boss Li, what conditions am I still missing to inherit the Angel God Position?"
"This shop does not provide fate-peering services."
Her expression faltered.
Only then did her eyes catch the newly added restrictions. Understanding dawned on her face. She immediately changed her approach.
"Boss Li," she asked evenly, "what are the conditions required to inherit the Angel God Position?"
Li Rong answered without hesitation.
"First, the inheritance ground of the Angel God must be located.
Second, the inheritor must possess the Seraphim Martial Soul.
Third, the inheritor must have exceptional talent and a heart inclined toward light.
Fourth, the inheritor must pass the nine divine trials set by the Angel God.
Fifth—"
He paused briefly.
"—a ninety-ninth-level being must offer a sacrifice."
At first, Qian Renxue felt a surge of relief. The early conditions posed no obstacle to her at all. But when the final requirement was spoken, her face drained of color.
"S-sacrifice…" she murmured, the word repeating faintly.
After a moment, she forced herself to ask, "Is there… a way that doesn't require a sacrifice?"
Li Rong didn't answer. He simply gestured toward the prohibited items on the screen.
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, pacing slowly as she forced herself to calm down. When she stopped, her voice was steadier.
"Then may I ask—why does inheriting the Angel God Position require a ninety-ninth-level being to sacrifice themselves?"
"The Angel God inheritance must be conducted within a specially created inheritance space," Li Rong explained. "To open that space, it requires the total energy of a ninety-ninth-level super Douluo imbued with the Angel God's divine power—Spirit, spirit rings, spirit power, Spirit Bones, and life force included."
"A normal ninety-ninth-level super Douluo can only reach this energy threshold through sacrifice."
Qian Renxue misunderstood the deeper implication. Her eyes lit up.
"If that super Douluo possesses energy far exceeding others of the same rank… could the door be opened without sacrificing?"
Li Rong regarded her calmly.
"If one could freely control energy at that level, then in theory, they would have already inherited a God Position before the inheritor. And a true god can naturally open the inheritance door without sacrifice."
Her cheeks warmed slightly at the blunt rebuttal. She lowered her head, thinking carefully before speaking again.
"Does your shop sell any goods containing massive amounts of energy?" she asked. "The kind that could open the Angel God inheritance space."
This time, Li Rong nodded.
"Energy Beads."
"They are formed by gods condensing the energy of heaven and earth. They continuously absorb and release surrounding spiritual energy. Even if the stored energy is fully depleted, as long as the core restriction remains intact, it will slowly recover."
"A sixth-grade energy bead is sufficient to open the inheritance door."
The tension in Qian Renxue's heart loosened instantly.
"How much does an energy bead cost?"
"What attribute does the customer require?"
"…Attribute?"
"Energy beads are typically custom-ordered," Li Rong explained. "For example, a light-attribute Spirit Master would choose a light-attribute energy bead. After exhausting their spirit power, they can absorb the energy within to recover quickly. It can also be used during daily cultivation to accelerate progress."
"Will a light-attribute energy bead affect opening the inheritance space?"
"No effect."
"Then I want a light-attribute one."
Li Rong continued, "Energy beads are precious spirit tools with specialized functions—easy energy storage, rapid absorption and release. They are essential equipment for wealthy Spirit Masters and are always in high demand, which is why they're not listed on the activity board."
"The base price of a sixth-grade light-attribute energy bead is 3.2 million sacrificial coins. Reservations incur a fifty percent markup, bringing the total to 4.8 million."
Qian Renxue barely managed not to cough up blood, using every ounce of control granted by her Spirit Bone transformations to keep her expression intact.
Four point eight million?!
Li Rong shook his head slightly.
"The price is fair. In peacetime, energy beads greatly accelerate cultivation. In war, they allow spirit power recovery without relying on support-type Spirit Masters—equivalent to carrying one at all times."
"Alchemists, formation masters, and artificers also rely heavily on them. Given their range of applications, 3.2 million is a reasonable base price."
"…Can it be cheaper?" Qian Renxue asked despite herself.
Li Rong glanced at her, then pointed behind her.
"The door is over there."
When she turned back in confusion, his calm voice followed.
"This shop does not bargain."
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