Chapter 246: Embracing Luck

The Shell Coin was the common currency in the Great Wilderness.

These coins were crafted by Shamans using shells from Moon Clams. They were extremely hard and contained Spiritual Energy.

They could be used to make Witch Artifacts, so not only did they have monetary value, but also practical value.

Therefore, they were also highly valued in The Abyss, existing as high-value currency.

In the underground world, one Shell Coin could be exchanged for 100,000 small Copper Coins circulating in The Abyss. The exchange rate was astonishing.

Gao Jing didn’t carry many Shell Coins either.

“You should think carefully,”

Zhiqi “kindly” reminded him. “Gu Stones depend entirely on luck. The chance of uncovering a dead Gu or a poor-quality Gu is quite high.”

Actually, it was incredibly high!

Zhiqi himself had played with Gu Stones before. He only came to his senses after losing a lot of money. Now, he had become the dealer.

That was why he had so many Gu Stones in stock.

Zhiqi knew the allure of Gu Stones well. He had seen many people lose everything because of them.

If Gao Jing fell into this trap…

He’d be more than happy to see it!

Gao Jing confidently replied, “My luck has always been good!”

Zhiqi smiled. “Alright then, pick any one you like.”

All those who fell into the Gu Stone pit firmly believed they had good luck.

Because Spirit Gus did not immediately bond with their owner upon being released, they could be bought and sold. Some lucky people did hit the jackpot, uncovering top-grade Gus and making a fortune.

But even these fortunate individuals usually ended up pouring all their earnings back in later.

Those who walked away immediately after winning were very rare!

And even those who originally intended to raise and use the Gu for themselves often fell into the trap without realizing it.

Gao Jing observed Zhiqi’s expression, his own face betraying nothing.

He didn’t have mind-reading powers, but he could certainly guess what this big guy was thinking!

Planning to trap him with Gu Stones? Ridiculous!

Gao Jing’s gaze swept over the Gu Stones one by one.

Where his thoughts reached, a layer of the Power of Faith in the Bronze Anchor’s Faith Pool instantly evaporated.

A blazing, bright Faith Flame condensed!

Get rid of bad luck, embrace the best fortune!!

Gao Jing immediately felt an unseen force envelop him.

The Gu Stones before his eyes suddenly became different!

In Gao Jing’s perception, each Gu Stone now had its own distinct aura – some felt dead and lifeless, some pulsed with liveliness, some radiated coldness, others intense heat, and a few even shimmered brilliantly!

“I want this one.”

Since the effect of this supreme luck wouldn’t last long, Gao Jing didn’t hesitate. He reached out.

Pointing towards the Gu Stone that gave him the strongest feeling.

The maid, Xiao Dai, beside him turned to look at Zhiqi, who gave a smiling nod.

Xiao Dai immediately picked up the Gu Stone and served it nicely to Gao Jing.

“Thank you.”

Gao Jing took the Gu Stone and stashed it directly into his pocket. Then he pulled out one Shell Coin and placed it on the table.

He stood up and said, “Your Honor Zhiqi, I shall take my leave now.”

“Huh?”

Zhiqi stared, utterly surprised. “You’re only buying one?”

Gao Jing nodded. “Yes.”

Zhiqi was confused. “Aren’t you going to release its seal here? The chance of a dead or weak Gu is very high, you know.”

There were people who bought Gu Stones and took them home to release slowly, but they usually took at least eight or ten, or even more.

Most people unsealed them on the spot to see the Gu. If they lost, they’d try again until they lost all their money.

No one was like Gao Jing, picking just one stone and leaving!

“I trust my luck,”

Gao Jing said with a smile. “This one will definitely contain a good Gu.”

He didn’t open it on the spot because he was afraid Zhiqi might cough up blood right then and there.

Gao Jing wasn’t confident in his own luck; he trusted the power of the Bronze Anchor!

“Fair enough,”

Zhiqi could only accept it.

“Well then,”

He opened the drawer at the bottom of the wooden case and took out a book and a jade jar.

“Would you like a copy of the ‘Spirit Gu Secret Manual’? It records the methods for feeding, taming, and controlling Gus. Do you need a Gu jar to hold a Spirit Gu? How about some Gu Nourishment…”

This time, it was Gao Jing’s turn to be speechless.

He had to admit, this big man in front of him was incredibly shrewd at doing business!

No choice, Gao Jing bought one Spirit Gu Secret Manual, one Gu jar, and three portions of high-grade Gu Nourishment.

It cost him another five Shell Coins.

Zhiqi noticed that Gao Jing retrieved the Shell Coins from thin air, knowing he possessed Void Equipment.

He couldn’t help but regard Gao Jing with a bit more esteem.

Void Equipment was extremely rare, not something you could necessarily buy just by having money.

He said warmly, “Your Honor Gao Jing, once the Underground Passageway is reopened, perhaps we can expand our trade.”

From his deals with Gao Jing so far, this hefty man had tasted substantial sweetness.

The items Gao Jing brought had helped him successfully open a channel to the higher echelons of Wuzhi Abyss City.

This was invaluable!

Wuzhi Abyss City was one of the largest and most populous underground cities in the known Abyss, with over a million inhabitants and control over dozens of smaller affiliate underground cities.

Plus hundreds of remnant tribes.

There were numerous Sorcerer Towers in the Abyss City, housing an astonishing number of Shamans. Coupled with the many nobles residing there, the city had a significant consumption appetite for luxury goods. The Starlight Wine, Cigars, Whisky, Lighters… he had brought back were all very popular.

With their good rapport and mutual trust now established, it was only natural to think about scaling up their business.

“Agreed.”

Gao Jing had been wanting to enlist Zhiqi’s help regarding the bride price for Shan Tai’s marriage proposal to Qing Lan. He took the opportunity now to bring it up.

“No problem at all!”

Zhiqi slapped his enormous chest. “I’ll take care of it all.”

He controlled the Blackwater Underground City and had good relations with the upper levels of the Qinghe Tribe. His considerable wealth also meant buying a residence within Qinghe City itself wouldn’t be difficult.

As for the 500 Shell Pearls, that also wasn’t an issue, as long as Gao Jing could provide equivalent goods.

Shell Pearls were pearls formed by Moon Clams, primarily used in jewelry and also a very popular valuable gift in the Great Wilderness.

Gao Jing, for his part, promised to supply more Cigars and Whisky.

Both sides were thoroughly satisfied.

After returning to his mansion, Gao Jing left the Great World.

Back in his Primary World, he proceeded to the basement. He took out the Gu Stone, the Secret Manual, the Gu jar, and the Gu Nourishment.

Spending about half an hour, Gao Jing read through the Spirit Gu Secret Manual completely.

He gained a basic understanding of the methods for feeding, taming, and controlling Gus.

Then, Gao Jing placed the Gu Stone he had selected after consuming vast amounts of the purest Power of Faith in front of himself.

He used a knife to prick his left ring finger and dripped several drops of blood onto the Gu Stone.

According to the Spirit Gu Secret Manual, higher quality Spirit Gus required higher quality blood for the bond.

It had to be fresh human blood; animal blood wouldn’t work.

If the blood quality wasn’t high, more quantity was needed!

Gao Jing wasn’t sure if the quality of his blood was high enough, so he started by just dripping a few drops.

As soon as his blood hit the surface of the Gu Stone, it was instantly absorbed.

Crack!