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Chapter 47: Sage Kindred (1/2)
[Sacrificing this Gold-rank Maroon Milk Moondew will get you 78,480 Xhal Drops.]
John had to blink a few times before his jaw dropped.
’Holy crap!’
’Let’s fucking go!’
< This week’s Items > ( Refresh Cost: 100 Xhal Drops. 1 Free Refresh. )
1. Tumbud Star Seeds—4000 Xhal Drops. (Sold)
2. Monster Geno Art Selection Box (High-Tier)—10,000 Xhal Drop.
3. Velcron Iridescent Bow—43,999 Xhal Drops.
4. Bracelet of Rattanthan—222,660 Xhal Drops.
John brought the Monster Geno Art Selection Box (High-Tier) and also brought the Velcron Iridescent Bow.
He then fed 10,000 Xhal Drops to Xhalthuun’s Shop, making it level 2. Now, he would also get details of the items instead of just their names.
John also refreshed the shop since he had a free refresh, but all items were above 100k, so he just closed it.
’I’d need to hunt for this kind of potent resources to get Xhal Drops it seems. That’s the fastest way.’
It was also night inside the Monster Paradise, with three glowing crescent moons and lots of stars making beautiful scenery.
"Master, are we doing anything?" Alfred asked.
"Not we, but me. You relax. And don’t call me Master, buddy." John grinned. "You are my best brother. Just call me John."
"John."
"Perfect. Now go and relax. I’ll call you if I need you."
"Okay, but may I know what you are planning, John?" Alfred curiously asked.
"Haha, your buddy here is going to earn big bucks. Oh wait, I got an idea."
John looked at the Molding Essence gathered so far and imagined a TV, 5 meters in length and height, a square box.
’Now...is there a way for me to relay whatever I see on this TV?’
[Hoho, that’s indeed possible. But you should create a floating eye instead, which can fly above you for a better view.]
John was surprised to hear Chuthulos, but his interest was piqued. ’How to do that?’
[I taught you how to form the Inner Eye. Just like Inner Eye, you can also form an Outer Eye, which can be used as an additional mobile eye, and connect this eye’s feed to this TV with a spiritual connection.]
’That sounds awesome. I can also use it to scout and such.’
[Indeed. Your range will be limited at first, but you can continue using it, and your proficiency will naturally increase. Do as I say to form it. First, use your soul energy and shape it into your eyes. Your current control is sufficient to do that.]
After half a minute, John succeeded. ’Done.’
[Good. Now, you have to imprint the structure of your real eyes with these eyes and create a consciousness link. Focus, just like you usually do when using your inner eye. It will help you see the eye structure and imprint it into these soul energy eyes that you just created.]
This was a bit tough, but after a few minutes, John succeeded.
[Your control is commendable, brother John.]
’Woah, it’s like I gained an extra screen to watch in my mind, from above.’
’But I understand the imprint now. I don’t need to shape eyes exactly like mine.’
John controlled the eyes, turning them into swirling orbs before they soon shaped into a palm-sized eyeball that could look in all directions. Definitely creepy, but super handy. John made it fly upward four meters, and he could see everything from four meters above!
’Outer Eye is awesome. But it looks like going above five meters causes blankness. I guess that’s my current limit.’
[Wow...you gained proficiency in it super fast.]
’Yeah.’ John smiled. ’But that aside, brother Chuthulos. I now have one more request. Please do something so that I can create a cool outfit here and go outside wearing it. I know I can create anything here, but I want to take this outfit outside."
[Hmmm, that’s not exactly impossible. As long as the outfit is physically in contact with you, it will exist. But once you lose physical contact with it outside, it will disappear.]
’Awesome.’
In the next second, John created a dark aristocrat-type robe, with crimson inner clothing and a black overcoat, with red patterns and blood-red ruby crystal embroidery.
He held a cane in his right hand, and a full-face mask in his left hand, a faceless metallic black surface with regal dark gold patterns, and coldly narrowed eye sockets showing utter indifference.
The boots were dashing and also plated with five inches extra to make him look almost 6’5 feet tall.
Additionally, a rather luxurious red-wood sofa chair with dark gold plated patterns and crimson-colored couch-work.
John sat down and nodded. "Perfect level of comfort and aura."
"It’s time for the mysterious Sage Kindred to appear," John grinned as he wore the mask and exited the Monster Paradise.
After putting the chair back inside the Monster Paradise, he positioned his Outer Eye five meters above him, seeing everything from above as well as showing everything to the TV inside.
’By the way, people won’t be able to see my Outer Eye, right?’
[No. Unless, of course, someone used some kind of skill to increase their ocular power, they might see. But then you’d know because Outer Eye will react to getting discovered instantly because that eye is connected to your consciousness, and when someone discovers it, they would automatically direct their intent towards it, which you can sense given the soul sensitivity.]
’Nice.’
John walked back into the city. Inside the Monster Paradise, Alfred lay down in front of the TV.
It wasn’t long before John arrived at the Tamer’s Adventure District via taxi, which cost him 1 Silver and 50 Bronze Essence Coins.
’Hella expensive just to cross fifteen kilometers. No wonder the public uses the general transport of the city.’
The crowd was awesome, and John didn’t even stand out much in this district as he hit the street and began walking.
"Who is that weirdo?"
John’s lips twitched, but he continued.
However, he suddenly paused his steps as he saw a shop. His eyes blinked twice before his changed voice rang through the mask, sounding deeper and older. "Holy smokes."
[Sylva’s Secret Strains / Limited edition Gold-rank weed strain for ultra-high focus available]
The shop looked rather fine, with transparent decorated glasses showing people inside buying stuff. The shop had a grassy forest theme all around with tables and ashtrays on it. 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
’Perfect.’
John went inside and brought two readymade joints, one costing 70 Bronze Essence Coins and the second costing 3 Silver Essence Coins.
He asked the price of that limited edition one, and its cost was frigging 350 Gold Essence Coin.
’Hella expensive magical weed.’
After smoking the cheaper one through the mask’s mouth hole that he had to create because he wasn’t expecting magical marijuana here, John enjoyed the light and watched the shops while walking towards his destination, which he reached after twenty minutes of walking.
There were thousands of people here alone, walking from one stall to another, amidst bright lights and noise.
This was the district’s Tamer Market, where people could set up temporary stalls for free at marked slots, an exact 5 x 5 meters of space for each stall.
John walked for some minutes before finding an empty spot.
Stretching his hand in a grabbing motion, John grabbed his throne-like regal sofa chair from Monster Paradise, maintaining physical contact, and sat down on it in the middle of the 5 x 5 spot.
Afterward, he took out the second weed joint and comfortably leaned back, putting his right leg’s ankle on his left leg’s knee as he sat like a king in a figure-four position and started smoking.
A few people passed by looking at him with confusion, before one man in his twenties stopped.
"What are you doing?"
John picked the joint off his mouth and blew the smoke before speaking, his tone cool and patient, matching his new voice that sounded deeper and older.
"Good question, lad."
Facing the man, John continued, "I am waiting for my first customer, who will also get a 50% discount for my special expertise."
The black-haired man blinked, curious. "What kind of expertise?"
