Chapter 563: Chapter 265: Spending Money Is Easy, but Earning It Is Hard

Finally, there was the last type: Elemental Reagents crafted by High Level Alchemists using subpar materials. This kind was the cheapest, selling for only 5,000-5,800 Gold Coins, but its effects were also the worst, only providing a 20% to 22% boost.

The difference between these and the high-quality Elemental Reagents was just too great, so Lin Mo had no intention of buying them.

In the end, he still chose the best two, for a total of 16,000 Gold Coins. It was a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. A 28% Ice Element Affinity would be a significant improvement for both him and Ali.

He took the same approach with the Thunder Element and Light Element Reagents, seeking out the ones with the best effects.

However, there weren’t any exceptionally high-quality Thunder Element Reagents available at the moment. The best was a single vial providing a 26% boost, and it was no cheaper than the previous two. After all, compared to the Ice Element, Thunder Element Demons and materials were much rarer.

And that was to say nothing of the Light Element Reagents, which were even more expensive than the Thunder Element ones. Lin Mo selected the best vial, which had a 27% effect and a staggering price of 11,000 Gold Coins.

For that price, you could buy two vials of a more common, lower-quality Elemental Reagent.

Feney also felt the reagent was a bit too expensive and offered to pay for it herself, but of course, Lin Mo wouldn’t allow it.

He knew Feney was quite wealthy and had brought a substantial amount of money with her from Silver Stream City, but that was a separate matter. Feney was a member of the Adventurer Squad and had contributed a great deal. Such necessary expenses should, of course, come from the squad’s funds.

He had already benefited greatly from her generosity, practically living off her good fortune. He couldn’t press his luck and ask for more.

And so, the total cost of the Elemental Reagents came to a staggering 35,000 Gold Coins, giving Lin Mo a profound lesson in how much easier it is to spend money than to earn it.

’When I first got the 40,000 Gold Coins, I thought it was a huge amount. Now, it doesn’t seem like much at all...’

However, what the clerk said at the checkout counter offered Lin Mo a small consolation.

"Your information has been recorded in our registry. With this purchase, you’ve now become a Level 2 distinguished guest, which entitles you to a 10% discount. After the discount, your total comes to 31,500 Gold Coins."

’It’s still a lot, but at least I saved 3,500 Gold Coins. That’s not bad at all.’

"Additionally, you’ve earned 31,500 points, matching the amount you spent. You now have a total of 39,860 points with our store. Would you like to use any points to deduct from your total?"

"I’ll pass."

Lin Mo shook his head. While the Loren Commerce Association did allow customers to use points to offset their Gold Coin purchases—at a rate of one Gold Coin for every 30 points—it wasn’t a worthwhile exchange. His nearly 40,000 points could save him over 1,000 Gold Coins, but he had a better plan.

Lin Mo hadn’t forgotten that the Nolen Commerce Association had special, limited-time redemption days for points.

On the 8th and 18th of each month, you could use points to exchange for specific items. Using his points for that would be far more valuable than simply getting a discount on a purchase.

After paying the discounted price of 31,500 Gold Coins, the group left the commerce association.

They then headed to the nearby Adventurer Street to purchase some supplies. They had used up a good portion of their stockpiled goods during their journey and needed to replenish them.

As for medicine, however, they didn’t need to buy any. They still had plenty of the Alchemy Reagents they’d brought from Silver Stream City.

With two Priests in the Adventurer Squad—Feney and Lin Mo—there was no need for Life Potions. If someone got injured, a direct cast of Healing Magic was more effective and convenient than any Potion.

As for Magic Power, Feney no longer ran out as quickly now that her Level was higher. And as for Lin Mo, the recent battles had been nowhere near intense enough to deplete his reserves. So, they didn’t need Magic Potions either.

In that respect, they were certainly more frugal than the average Adventurer Squad.

With that, all their post-mission errands were complete, leaving their time free.

Lin Mo had intended to find a sparring partner for the next few days, but it was already getting late. It would likely be dark by the time he got there, so he decided to put it off until tomorrow.

So, they found a place to eat and ordered some nice dishes.

Even though they had just spent a large sum of Gold Coins, the Adventurer Squad still had plenty of funds left. Given their current resources and income, they could easily afford some mid-tier Magic Beast Meat.

Besides, eating such things wasn’t an extravagance. For Professionals, especially those in Physical Professions, the benefits gained from Magic Beast Meat and Special Crops were significant.

Even though Lin Mo could power up by rapidly grinding his Skill Proficiency, and the others could reap some benefits through Shared Cultivation, who would ever complain about having too many ways to get stronger?

They had eaten a lot of Magic Beast Meat recently, and it had yielded tangible results.

This was especially true for Ali. Because her Level was relatively low, the boost from the Qi and Blood in the Magic Beast Meat was particularly noticeable for her. She said herself that her Strength had likely increased by two points.

After dinner, Lin Mo checked his status panel as usual and was pleasantly surprised to find that he had also gained a point in his Basic Physique Attribute.

Magic Beast Meat nourished and strengthened a Professional’s Qi and Blood. This enhancement wasn’t limited to just Strength; it could also boost Agility and Constitution. Usually, the increase would apply to a Professional’s Main Attribute, but there were exceptions.

Not only had he gained a point, but it was in Constitution—the Attribute he needed most. That was a pleasant surprise.

By the time they finished dinner and returned to the inn, night had fallen. ’Last night was the Little Wolf Girl’s turn,’ he thought, ’so by custom, tonight should be Shefilya’s.’

’I’ll wait for the little Maid to get here before I bathe,’ Lin Mo initially thought. ’But on second thought, it’s the same routine every time. It’s getting a little dull.’ So, he decided to wash up first and then lay on the bed to wait.

Not long after, before Lin Mo had even turned ten pages of his book, the doorbell rang.

Lin Mo got out of bed and went to open the door.

"You’re early today. Eager to... uh—"

Lin Mo’s voice trailed off as he froze, a slightly awkward expression creeping onto his face.

"Oh, it’s you, Feney..."

"Uh... um."

Feney stood there in pink pajamas, hugging a pillow and looking absolutely adorable.

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