The Mighty Mage
Chapter 380: Elemental Harmony Necklace

Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Elemental Harmony Necklace

"I didn’t just get her leave approved. I made sure she could finally meet her family again. Something you, with all your fake kindness, couldn’t do."

Luo Meng’s face twisted with frustration, his fists trembling.

He stepped closer, his voice dropping to a growl.

"You really are a manipulative white lotus, Long Yifan. Acting all noble while pulling strings behind the scenes."

"And you’re a green tea b*tch," Long Yifan shot back, crossing his arms.

"Smiling sweetly while stabbing people in the back. Don’t act like you’re any better than me, Luo Meng."

Luo Meng let out an angry laugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Wow, you really have me all figured out, don’t you? But guess what? Gu Jin isn’t stupid. She’ll see through your little act eventually."

"Maybe," Long Yifan said with a shrug, his smirk growing.

"But unlike you, I don’t have to lie to her face. I’ve been honest with her from the start."

"Honest?" Luo Meng sneered.

"You call this honesty? You’re playing games, Long Yifan, and when this blows up in your face, you will be crying."

Long Yifan’s expression didn’t falter. If anything, he looked amused. "Oh, I’m shaking," he said mockingly.

"Face it, Luo Meng. You’re just mad because you’re losing control. You can’t manipulate Gu Jin anymore, and it’s driving you crazy."

Luo Meng’s face turned red with fury. He pointed a finger at Long Yifan, his voice trembling.

"You think you’ve won, don’t you? But this isn’t over. I’ll make sure Gu Jin knows exactly who you are."

"Good luck with that," Long Yifan said calmly, his smirk never leaving his face.

"But just so you know, Luo Meng... the more you fight me, the more obvious it’ll be to Gu Jin who the real manipulator is."

Luo Meng glared at him, his teeth clenched. He knew Long Yifan had a point, and it only made him angrier.

With a final scoff, he turned on his heel and stormed off, his footsteps echoing down the hallway.

Long Yifan watched him go, his smirk fading into a thoughtful expression. "Green tea b*tch," he muttered to himself, shaking his head.

"You’ve got no idea what’s coming."

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The next day.

After military training, Gu Jin was too tired to move. She entered her space and slept peacefully for the next 4 hours.

On waking up, she ate two Pain-reducing pills and exited the space.

The sun was setting as Gu Jin made her way to the bustling market within the Beijing University campus.

The market was a medium-sized place, filled with students browsing various stalls.

Vibrant banners fluttered in the light breeze, and the air buzzed with chatter and the occasional call of a vendor advertising their wares.

Gu Jin walked through the narrow lanes, her sharp eyes scanning the stalls.

She was focused—her goal was clear.

She needed cultivation-speeding artifacts, and she wasn’t going to leave without finding something worthwhile.

After a few minutes, her attention was drawn to a neatly arranged stall at the corner of the market.

A small signboard read: "Cultivation Artifacts for Sale – Boost Your Progress!"

The stall owner, a senior with glasses and a calm demeanor, greeted her with a polite smile.

"Looking for something specific?" he asked.

"I need something to speed up my cultivation," Gu Jin replied bluntly. "What do you have?"

The senior nodded and gestured toward the display.

"I’ve got three artifacts here," he said, pointing to each item in turn.

First, he picked up a bracelet.

It was made of black obsidian beads, with faint golden runes carved into each bead.

"This bracelet is called the Mystic Flow Bracelet," he explained.

"It enhances the flow of spiritual energy in your body, increasing your cultivation speed by 1.5 times. It’s simple but reliable."

Gu Jin nodded thoughtfully, her gaze shifting to the next item.

The senior picked up a necklace next.

It was a delicate silver chain with a small crystal pendant that glowed faintly.

"This is the Elemental Harmony Necklace. It’s particularly useful if you’re cultivating multiple elements, as it helps stabilize the energy flow between them.

It also provides a slight boost of 2 times to your cultivation speed. It’s a bit more expensive because of its versatility."

Gu Jin’s eyes lit up slightly.

The necklace sounded promising, but she kept her expression neutral.

"And the last one?" she asked.

The senior held up a ring.

It was a simple silver band with a tiny emerald embedded in it.

"This is the Soul Resonance Ring. It enhances the absorption rate of spiritual energy from your surroundings, boosting your cultivation speed by 1.8 times. It’s compact and easy to use—many students prefer it for daily cultivation."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone casual but persuasive.

"All three artifacts are high quality and suitable for students like you. The prices are fair, too."

Gu Jin raised an eyebrow.

"What are the prices?"

The senior adjusted his glasses.

"The Mystic Flow Bracelet is 30 million yuan. The Elemental Harmony Necklace is 60 million yuan spiritual coins, and the Soul Resonance Ring is 50 million yuan."

Gu Jin frowned slightly, weighing her options.

"The necklace and ring sound useful," she said after a moment. "But are you sure they’re worth the price?"

The senior smiled, his confidence unwavering.

"You get what you pay for. The necklace is especially valuable for someone cultivating multiple elements—it’ll save you a lot of trouble down the line. And the ring? Its efficiency speaks for itself."

Gu Jin considered his words carefully.

After a moment, she nodded.

"Alright, I’ll take the necklace and the ring," she said decisively.

The senior’s smile widened. "Good choice. That’ll be 110 million yuans."

Gu Jin paid the senior using her card.

The senior carefully packed the items in small velvet pouches and handed them to her.

"Thank you for your purchase," he said warmly.

"If you need anything else, feel free to come back. My stall’s here every week."

Gu Jin nodded curtly, tucking the pouches into her bag.

"I’ll see if these are as good as you say," she replied, her tone neutral.

As she walked away, she felt a sense of satisfaction.

The necklace and ring were solid investments, and she was eager to test them out.

Gu Jin continued wandering through the market, her sharp eyes scanning every corner.

She still needed a thunder mystic seed but doubted she would find one here.

Just as she was about to give up, she noticed a crowd of students gathering in a corner.

Curious, Gu Jin approached and caught snippets of their conversation.

"Did you hear? This guy sells information scrolls," one student whispered.

"Yeah, and some of them actually have rare stuff listed!" another replied excitedly.

"Do you think I can find something about fire-element herbs? I really need them for my cultivation," a third student wondered aloud.

Gu Jin’s eyes lit up.

She knew about information scrolls—they were like treasure maps, containing details about rare resources and their locations.

If she could get her hands on one, she might just find a lead on the thunder mystic seed she needed.

Without hesitation, she joined the line.

The students in front of her eagerly discussed their purchases, their voices buzzing with excitement.

"I found a scroll about a hidden cave near the southern forest," one said.

"Lucky! Mine just had basic stuff about herbs," another muttered, sounding disappointed.

When it was finally her turn, Gu Jin stepped forward.

The stall owner sat behind a small table, cloaked in a dark robe that hid most of their face.

Their voice was low and raspy as they greeted her.

"Looking for something specific?" the owner asked, their tone calm but mysterious.

"Yes," Gu Jin replied directly. "Do you have any information scrolls about thunder mystic seeds?"

The owner tilted their head slightly as if thinking.

Then they gestured to a pile of scrolls on the left side of the table.

"Buy ten scrolls from this stack," the owner instructed, their voice steady. "You might find what you’re looking for."

Gu Jin frowned slightly, her sharp gaze studying the pile.

"Just ten? What if I buy twenty? Will that increase my chances?"

The owner chuckled softly.

"That depends on your luck, doesn’t it?"

Deciding not to take any chances, Gu Jin nodded.

"Fine. I’ll take twenty."

The owner carefully handed her the scrolls, their movements precise. "That’ll be one million yuan," they said.

Gu Jin paid without hesitation, knowing a thunder mystic seed could cost over 12 million yuan if she found one directly.

This was a gamble, but the potential reward was worth it.

Taking the scrolls, she found a quiet corner away from the bustling market.

Sitting down, she began to unroll them one by one, her heart pounding with anticipation.

The first few scrolls contained general information about the cultivation herbs, nothing too useful.

The next few had news about some mysteries and other elemental seeds. Gu Jin kept her focus, her determination unwavering.

Finally, she unrolled the second-to-last scroll and froze.