“Hurry up and hand it over!” the old man nearby urged the bearded man, clearly wanting to settle the matter quietly.
The bearded man could only nod, then took out the Shadowless Jade Pendant and tossed it to Lin Yun.
Lin Yun caught it with one hand, inspected it briefly, and confirmed it was genuine.
“You lot are obviously habitual offenders. Taking the Shadowless Jade Pendant serves as your punishment and warning. Behave yourselves!” Lin Yun said coldly.
With that, Lin Yun turned and walked away.
He didn’t kill them.
After all, being new to this place, Lin Yun didn’t want to stir up big trouble. Who knew if they had someone backing them?
Retrieving his item was enough.
After leaving the house, Old Black said with a wry smile, “I never expected that the first time I brought you out, Lieutenant, we’d run into something like this. It’s my fault. I didn’t see through their trick. I’ve been away from the ancestral land too long.”
“It’s my fault too. I can’t believe I capsized in such a ditch and fell for their scheme,” Lin Yun said with a bitter smile.
The main issue was that the other party exploited human weaknesses, and Lin Yun wasn’t a heartless person.
Changing the subject, Lin Yun said, “But getting the money back and gaining this Shadowless Jade Pendant for free isn’t a bad deal.”
This way, Lin Yun essentially earned a million Haoyue Crystals for nothing, as the Shadowless Jade Pendant was worth that much.
At the same time, Lin Yun was astonished by the influence of the Heavenly Fire Temple. When Old Black revealed their affiliation, the other party’s faces turned pale, and they begged for mercy repeatedly.
Lin Yun guessed it might be because this place wasn’t far from the Heavenly Fire Temple, so its reputation carried significant weight here.
“Thanks to that young friend who exposed their scam. If he hadn’t, we might have realised the deception too late to catch the culprits,” Old Black said.
“Exactly. Thanks to that friend. Come on, I need to thank him properly.”
With that, Lin Yun headed back to the previous location.
When he arrived, the young cultivator who had warned him was no longer there.
“Looks like he’s gone. We were in such a rush chasing the scammers that I didn’t even get to say thank you. What a shame,” Lin Yun said, shrugging helplessly.
He had wanted to thank the person face-to-face, but the opportunity was gone.
If they met again in the future, Lin Yun would definitely express his gratitude in person.
Next, Old Black led Lin Yun to continue exploring the city.
After wandering for about an hour, Lin Yun stopped in front of a grand, luxurious shop.
“Hundred Treasures Shop,” Lin Yun read from the shop’s sign.
This Hundred Treasures Shop was a chain in the Northern Flame Region, backed by the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, a highly renowned force in the region.
The two entered the shop, and Lin Yun browsed curiously. The shop displayed a wide variety of resources.
“There seem to be quite a few good natural treasures,” Lin Yun remarked as he looked around.
Many of the resources and treasures displayed would be considered priceless on the cultivation continent, fought over fiercely.
However, with Lin Yun’s current strength, many items no longer caught his eye, such as those that enhanced physical strength or divine sense, as his were already exceptional, rendering ordinary precious resources ineffective.
“Lin Yun, your weapon is Origin-grade, right? You could spend some money here to upgrade it to Pseudo-Saint-grade. That would be a decent boost for you,” Old Black suggested.
“Can it be done in this shop?” Lin Yun asked, surprised.
“Should be fine. They likely have the materials needed,” Old Black replied.
Lin Yun beckoned to a nearby shop assistant.
“Sir, how can I assist you?” the assistant approached.
“Can this Origin-grade weapon be upgraded to Pseudo-Saint-grade?” Lin Yun showed his Purple Star Sword.
The assistant’s enthusiasm surged. “Absolutely, we have the necessary materials. Upgrading from Origin-grade to Pseudo-Saint-grade costs 2.4 million Haoyue Crystals.”
That was a big transaction.
“2.4 million?” Lin Yun clicked his tongue inwardly.
It wasn’t a small sum.
But spending this to upgrade his weapon wasn’t a bad deal.
Lin Yun had experienced the power of True Saint-grade weapons. Though Pseudo-Saint-grade would be two tiers lower, it would still provide a significant improvement.
Money, no matter how much, was just a number if kept idle. Using it to enhance one’s strength was the real priority.
Lin Yun knew he’d face Saint Realm opponents in the future. If they wielded Pseudo-Saint-grade weapons while his remained Origin-grade, his weapon would hold him back.
As opponents grew stronger, his weapon needed to keep up with his progress.
“Fine, 2.4 million it is. Upgrade it to Pseudo-Saint-grade. How long will it take?” Lin Yun decided after a brief thought.
“Sir, five days. Leave the weapon here, come back in five days with the payment, and we’ll hand over the upgraded weapon,” the assistant said enthusiastically.
“You won’t just take my weapon, will you?” Lin Yun asked warily.
After all, this world was full of traps, and he had to be cautious.
“Haha, you’re quite the joker, sir. Our Hundred Treasures Shop is backed by the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, a top-five force in the Northern Flame Region. We’ve been in business for millions of years, and our reputation is paramount,” the assistant said with a smile.
“Lieutenant, though I’ve been away from the ancestral land for a while, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s reputation is indeed reliable,” Old Black added.
Lin Yun nodded. “Alright, I’ll leave the weapon here and return in five days.”
With that, Lin Yun handed over his Purple Star Sword.
“Sir, let’s register over there.”
The assistant led Lin Yun to a counter to complete the registration, handing him a token to collect the weapon in five days.
“By the way, how much would it cost to upgrade it to Saint-grade?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
He had experienced the power of Saint-grade weapons.
“Upgrading from Origin-grade to Saint-grade requires rare materials and costs around 20 million Haoyue Crystals or equivalent resources,” the assistant replied.
“That much?” Lin Yun was taken aback.
For him now, that was an astronomical figure.
“Sir, would you like to upgrade to Saint-grade?” the assistant asked.
“No, Pseudo-Saint-grade will do for now,” Lin Yun said.
After finalising the deal, Lin Yun browsed the Hundred Treasures Shop further and ended up buying a map.
