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Fortunately, I still managed to get my hands on two ten-thousand-meter ancient corpses. If I really come across any desirable items around the [Pusuo Heritage Tower], I would still have some trading capital.

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It has been two days since I returned from that ancient battlefield in the starry sky, and today, Song Chi is preparing to initiate a new round of trading at the Ruins Market.

In the inner section of the Ruins Market Secret Realm, in front of the lv28 [Ultra Long-Distance Space Gate Random Deployment Platform], as soon as Song Chi officially activated the device, hundreds of white beams of light instantly shot up from the platform, and an equal number of spatial vortex portals appeared at the entrance to the market.

The first to appear in the market, as expected, was that Goblin Luke. Over more than two years, he had already tasted the sweetness of trading in the market. Now, not only with Terrastone, he also traded for quite a variety of resources from those alien races with each visit to the market.

After completing the trade for Terrastone, an elated Luke headed to the free trading area. Aside from the crucial Terrastone trade, what interested Luke the most was this free trading area because he could always, more or less, pick up various bargains there, obtaining both a satisfaction and tangible benefits.

In the free trading area, within a matter of minutes, quite a number of alien races had entered the market, and the number of stalls in the area had gradually increased.

Contrary to Goblin Luke's excitement, Song Chi appeared somewhat hesitant, or at least that's how he looked on the surface.

"Please believe me, with the blessing of the Law, I can obtain at least two three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, and one of them will be given to you as a reward."

Before him, the fiery presence of the Fire Elemental Life stood tall, and in its strange tones, Song Chi actually detected a sense of seriousness.

He didn't rush to reply but was instead pondering something carefully.

The item the other party wanted to borrow was [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. Leaving aside everything else, just the value of the token itself issued by the market warranted a pretense of hesitation—if not, it might arouse the suspicions of the borrower.

Firstly, one thing was certain: since this Fire Elemental Life sought him out so urgently and directly asked to borrow [Ruins Market Walking Rank], the matter of Firethorn Fruit he mentioned was very likely true. Otherwise, Song Chi, disguised as a member of the Four-Armed Blue Blood Race, could request the witness of the [Ruins Market Lord], and the consequences of breaking the agreement were severe.

Another certainty was that the Firethorn Fruit was just an extra; the real interest of the Fire Elemental Life was something else, for the fruit would be of no use to it.

As for what it truly sought, that was unknown.

His eyes flickered.

"I need to know your true objective!"

The flames on the Fire Elemental Life's body flickered rapidly, but before it could speak, Song Chi spoke again:

"If you're not willing to share, then you should find someone else…"

The frequency of the flames flickering on the Fire Elemental Life became even more urgent, clearly struggling internally.

To Song Chi, this came as no surprise, as the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] has been issued only twice—once in his disguised identity supported by the [Enslavement Medal], and the other held by Elon of the Star Origin Empire who presented the [Neutron Star Core].

But that Elon has always kept a tight watch on his [Ruins Market Walking Rank]; not to mention lending it out, he rarely even reveals it in the market.

After a prolonged silence, the Fire Elemental Life finally spoke again.

"I can tell you about this matter, but after hearing it, the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] must be lent to me!"

Already coveting the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruit, Song Chi had no reason to refuse any longer.

Reaching behind him, he handed over the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], emitting a silvery glow, to the Fire Elemental Life.

Having received the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], the Fire Elemental Life immediately turned to leave. Song Chi gave one final word of caution.

"Remember, you only have 23 hours. You must return once the time is up..."

This was merely for show; even if the other party didn't come back, he could retrieve the [Ruins Market Walking Rank] at any time. However, having donned this disguise, it was essential to play the part convincingly.

Once the Fire Elemental Life had left the inn's third floor, anticipation filled Song Chi's heart.

Three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruit—that was like someone bringing a pillow to one who is dozing off. Since his [Guidance Technique] reached lv26, progress had slowed to a snail's pace, and he could only continue to improve gradually and painstakingly.

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He had even prepared himself to slowly advance his Guidance Technique to Third Rank over the course of ten years or even longer, but with the aid of one or perhaps several three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, this time would be significantly reduced.

"One year? Or even shorter?"

At the thought, Song Chi couldn't help but get excited.

Guidance Technique at Third Rank, meaning a life form of the Starry Sea at third tier, implied a lifespan of 600 years, a prospect that surely no one could remain indifferent to.

"Hope it works out!"

He silently prayed for the other party, yet soon after, he cried out in surprise.

He sensed that the [Ruins Market Guest Token] had been activated, the Power of Laws within the Zhu Tian Ruins Market Secret Realm were channeled through that token, bestowing its energy upon the distant Fire Elemental Life, raising its aura directly from Second to Third Rank.

"So fast, it seems that everything was planned well ahead; thus, the chances of success must be significant…" Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire

In truth, Song Chi held great expectations for this Ruins Market transaction, whether it be Ice Origin Stones or other universally accepted currencies of the Starry Sea; any of these appearing would be fantastic.

Unfortunately, luck was not on his side this time; the beings entering the Ruins Market were mostly from primitive tribal civilizations, Orcs and the like, overall not those special races, let alone ones with unique resources, hence the potential was quite limited.

"Oh well, it can't be forced."

Time passed, twenty hours flew by in an instant, and as this Ruins Market was drawing to an end, the Fire Elemental Life that had been preoccupying Song Chi's mind finally reappeared.

When the figure came into view on the third floor of the inn through the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], someone heaved a sigh of relief.

"How did it go? Did you succeed?"

No sooner had they met than Song Chi, who resembled a member of the Blue Blood Clan, couldn't wait to ask, perfectly embodying the image of a broker anxiously wanting to retrieve the token while coveting the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits.

In front of him, the Fire Elemental Life first handed back the [Ruins Market Walking Rank], then, under Song Chi's expectant gaze, took out two crimson fruits.

If not the three-thousand-year-old Firethorn Fruits, what else could they be?

"Success. As agreed upon, one is for compensation, the other you must exchange with equivalent Fire Attribute Materials."

Naturally, there were no objections; taking the two Firethorn Fruits that were visibly larger than the previous ones, Song Chi sensed the energy they emitted, confirming that it was broadly in line with the three-thousand years claimed, and then he promptly took out a large quantity of Fire Attribute Materials from his Storage Capsule.

Once the trade for the two Firethorn Fruits was complete, Song Chi changed the subject.

"What about the other matter? The thing you truly seek?"

It was the first time Song Chi had seen the Fire Elemental Life act coy, but ultimately, it still brought out the item as promised.

The moment Song Chi saw what the other party brought out, his heart trembled violently.

"Red Fire Seed…"

Indeed, what was presented was a curiously red shining Strange Object Fire Seed.

Upon closer inspection, the attributes of this Strange Object Fire Seed quickly became clear.

[Strange Object: Extreme Yang Flame]

[Quality: Red]

[Convertible: {Torch Seed's Fire Source UpRank}]

[Note: A Fire Seed nurtured from the lands of extreme yang within the Fire Elemental World for tens of thousands of years, eventually transforming into a Red Epic Quality Strange Object Fire Seed.]

The turmoil in Song Chi's heart was unimaginable; this was not just a red Strange Object Fire Seed, but also one that could be converted into an UpRank Fire Source.

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