Incredible Sect Simulator-Chapter 499 - 467: Spirit Crystal Powder, Secluded Cultivation Crystallization
"Alright, please wait a moment."
After being acknowledged, the Liu Cultivator searched through a row of storage racks behind him, and soon found a Jia Wood Crystal.
"The exchange price for the Jia Wood Crystal is one hundred thousand battle merit points."
"Based on your current battle merit points, you can exchange for it."
"Take a look at this Jia Wood Crystal, see how its quality is, are you satisfied?"
The Liu Cultivator placed the Jia Wood Crystal on the table for Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei to inspect its quality.
At the same time, he gave Lu Zhiwei a deep glance.
Thinking about the siblings’ action of dividing battle merit points, it was clear it was for this Jia Wood Crystal.
Lu Yuanshan’s sister was quite considerate, willing to allocate four thousand battle merit points to her brother.
Unlike those previous cultivators who would argue here over a slight division of battle merits.
Some would even change their mind at the last minute, denying their previous agreements.
Battle merit points are more useful than Spirit Stones, being extremely valuable even in small amounts.
For instance, this Jia Wood Crystal, if one were to find it in the major Cultivation Markets of Lingxi State, even assuming it was available, its price would require at least one million Spirit Stones.
Yet here, a million Spirit Stones aren’t needed, just one hundred thousand battle merit points suffice.
Of course, these one hundred thousand battle merit points aren’t easy to earn, gained at the risk of life while slaying demon beasts on the battlefield.
In fact, this is the first Jia Wood Crystal to be exchanged here.
Additionally, a Li Fire Crystal was once exchanged here as well.
The price for the Five Elements Crystals here, regardless of whether it’s Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth, is all one hundred thousand battle merits.
If Lu Brothers and Sisters aren’t satisfied with this Jia Wood Crystal, they can naturally exchange it for another.
Upon seeing the Jia Wood Crystal, a gleam appeared in Lu Yuanshan’s eyes, a ripple of excitement in his heart.
However, regarding how to assess the quality of this Jia Wood Crystal, Lu Yuanshan was clueless.
This was his first time seeing a Jia Wood Crystal.
Even Lu Zhiwei beside him was slightly puzzled, unsure how to determine the crystal’s quality.
"You don’t know, let me take a look."
Lu Ping, standing by, sent a communication.
He had anticipated that the children wouldn’t know how to discern the quality of a Jia Wood Crystal.
Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei both responded softly with a nod.
Initially thinking Lu Ping would take his time to observe, it was only a few moments before Lu Ping’s voice resurfaced.
"The quality is good, let’s go with this one."
Lu Ping scrutinized the Jia Wood Crystal thoroughly.
With his keen eyesight, he quickly concluded his examination.
Upon hearing Lu Ping’s communication, Lu Yuanshan immediately spoke, "Fellow cultivator, let’s go with this one."
"Alright."
After selecting this Jia Wood Crystal, Lu Yuanshan spent one hundred thousand battle merit points to obtain it.
"We also have Tier Three Spiritual Elixirs and Spirit Crystal Powder available for two thousand battle merit points per bottle. Does the fellow cultivator need these?"
The Liu Cultivator spoke up, proactively taking out a small jade bottle.
Fearing Lu Yuanshan and his sister might not understand the use of Spirit Crystal Powder, the Liu Cultivator explained voluntarily.
"This Spirit Crystal Powder can be used with any type of Five Elements Crystal to increase the breakthrough chance by ten percent. Many Foundation Establishment Cultivators opt to exchange for a bottle when exchanging for the Five Elements Crystal."
The Liu Cultivator had good intentions in presenting the Spirit Crystal Powder.
Hoping Lu Yuanshan would achieve crystallization in one attempt.
Upon learning about the use of Spirit Crystal Powder, Lu Yuanshan was tempted.
He immediately checked his remaining battle merit points.
Only 628 points left.
Not enough to exchange for it.
"Well... it’s not necessary then."
As Lu Yuanshan dropped his words, Lu Zhiwei beside him began to communicate telepathically.
"Father, does this Spirit Crystal Powder really have such an effect?"
"Indeed."
"Then it can be used for big brother, to increase his crystallization chance by ten percent."
"Of course it can. This Jia Wood Crystal alone can boost Yuanshan’s crystallization chance to over seventy percent."
"Combined with Yuanshan’s Wood Attribute Celestial Spirit Root, his crystallization chance can reach ninety percent."
As Lu Ping and Lu Zhiwei conversed, Lu Yuanshan couldn’t help but interject.
"Little sister, father, a ninety percent chance is already quite high."
Upon saying this, Lu Yuanshan chuckled bitterly, "Besides, I don’t have enough battle merit points to exchange for this Spirit Crystal Powder."
"So we don’t really need to exchange for this Spirit Crystal Powder."
"Big brother, even a ten percent increase is something. If your battle merit points aren’t enough, I can help you exchange. I still have some battle merit points."
Upon hearing Lu Zhiwei’s words, Lu Yuanshan immediately shook his head, "No, little sister, you’ve already lent me four thousand battle merits. How can you spend more battle merits on me now?"
"Alright, enough of this contention."
Lu Ping spoke, "Given Yuanshan’s aptitude, even without using Spirit Crystal Powder, advancing to the Crystallization Stage shouldn’t be an issue."
"But having a higher success rate is always good. Moreover, the Spirit Crystal Powder is relatively inexpensive. Exchanging for a bottle to keep on hand for subsequent disciples’ crystallization attempts would be wise."
"Zhiwei, go ahead and exchange for it."
Lu Ping instructed.
In the long run, having some Spirit Crystal Powder on hand is beneficial. Later on, whether Zhiwei or Changfeng, or even Zhang Nianchuan, when attempting the Crystallization Stage, they won’t need to seek out Spirit Crystal Powder.
The exchange price of two thousand battle merit points is indeed economical compared to the external price of five thousand Spirit Stones per bottle.
"Fellow cultivator, I’ll exchange for one bottle of Spirit Crystal Powder."
Lu Zhiwei said to the Liu Cultivator.
"Alright."
The Liu Cultivator smiled faintly, feeling that Lu Zhiwei truly cared for Lu Yuanshan.
Such sibling affection is truly rare here.
After Lu Zhiwei exchanged for a bottle of Spirit Crystal Powder, under Lu Ping’s instruction, the siblings turned and left.
That afternoon, Lu Yuanshan, carrying the Jia Wood Crystal, went to the seclusion chamber area crafted by the Dubhe Institute.
The cultivation fields within Purple Fire Castle are extremely well-equipped, with places like the cultivation rooms being both plentiful and open to the public for free.
The security is also top-notch, making it the best choice for cultivators to seclude themselves for practice.
Notably, when it comes to secluding for cultivation and breaking through its bottlenecks, the Dubhe Institute is very considerate and provides the necessary seclusion time, during which cultivators aren’t assigned tasks or engaged in battles.
Managing the seclusion areas are three Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Dubhe Institute.
Upon learning that Lu Yuanshan aimed to break through to the Crystallization Stage, a Lin-named Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Dubhe Institute couldn’t help but look at Lu Yuanshan a bit extra.
"There are three hundred and sixty-nine available cultivation rooms left; you can choose a specific location yourself."
The Lin-surnamed cultivator said, pointing to a map screen behind him, which marked the locations of seclusion chambers.
Lu Yuanshan glanced twice, choosing a chamber on the east side.
"Fellow cultivator, go ahead, and best of luck with your cultivation."
The Lin-surnamed cultivator smiled faintly, handing Lu Yuanshan a jade scroll key, instructing, "Once you finish your seclusion, return here to return the key."
"Thank you."
Lu Yuanshan bowed in gratitude.
Thus, with Lu Ping accompanying him, Lu Yuanshan proceeded to the seclusion chamber and began his secluded cultivation.
