CHAPTER 504: CHAPTER 232 WEALTHY AND GENEROUS HOLY MAIDEN_2

Holy Knight finally showed interest, seriously examining the characteristics of this strategic treasure.

"I’ve seen Skeleton Sanctity. But it’s the first time I’ve seen it strengthened to this extent. The value is five times that of the ordinary level, but the overall effect is probably enhanced ten times, at least."

Admittedly, Holy Knight, this woman is quite fair. Her evaluation of this item is very impartial.

But that doesn’t cover up her true nature as a spendthrift woman!

Maybe it’s because she really isn’t short on money, she directly looked at Lin Rui and asked, "How do you want to sell it?"

"Resources."

"Alright, name your price."

Let me name the price?

Then I won’t be polite!

Don’t say I’m bullying a woman.

Make a double profit? This time I want to make tenfold!

Lin Rui gritted his teeth and said, "Five million resource packs!"

"Deal!"

Damn!

Oops! Priced too low.

Lin Rui quickly made amends, saying, "I meant giant resource packs!"

Holy Knight gave him a strange look and said, "Of course I know. Could I possibly give you large resource packs?"

Lin Rui silently shed tears; still called too low. Only made a hundredfold profit.

Five million giant resource packs, which is ten billion units of various resources.

To strengthen the strategic treasure to the extreme costs about ten million; after all, the first enhancement only consumed fifty thousand units of resources.

This wave of income is directly a hundredfold of the contract signed by Lusen Chamber of Commerce and Lin Rui.

No wonder this woman tossed out two million giant resource packs like it was nothing.

She has hundreds of times this amount!

If Lin Rui had five hundred bucks, he wouldn’t care tossing out one or two either.

But Lin Rui doesn’t care; however, at this moment, every cell in his body hurts. He finally experienced what it means to be crushed by wealth. It’s like a mammoth trampling over him again and again until he is flat.

What’s even more annoying is, after taking the strategic treasure, this woman expectantly asked, "Do you have more strategic treasures to sell? I’ll buy them all, and the price is negotiable; you set the price."

Lin Rui felt she was just humiliating him!

Lin Rui felt bitterly resentful; poverty truly limited his imagination! The immense wealth accumulated by a massive empire over thousands of years is simply beyond his capacity as a little explorer to comprehend.

So Lin Rui gritted his teeth and said each word carefully: "None left! Not even a single piece!"

Holy Knight’s tone was filled with regret: "Alright then. Looking forward to you bringing out such level of strategic treasures for trade next time."

"Certainly." Someday, I must squeeze this spendthrift woman dry.

"Then I’ll take my leave." Holy Knight elegantly waved goodbye.

Lin Rui maintained politeness: "Looking forward to a pleasant transaction next time."

"By the way, I have something here you might find useful." Before logging off, Holy Knight suddenly spoke and placed an item.

[Great Expedition Medal: The strongest warriors devoted entirely to me. Like sculptures, molded by me; forged in the inferno of battle. My warriors, hearts like iron, bodies like steel; clad in the sturdiest armor, wielding the sharpest spear; immune to plagues, impervious to specters; battles honed with strategy, divine weapons accompany them, invincible to thousands. They are guardians of the Holy Empire, defenders of humanity, and as explorers of the planes, you should be fearless!]

[As nobles of the empire, expansion is a required spirit, and a victorious expedition is a prerequisite for becoming a noble. Expand for the empire, demonstrate your loyalty to the emperor, and you will be granted noble status by the empire.]

"This is?" Lin Rui was full of astonishment; is this a noble’s decree?

"As you see," Holy Knight calmly said, "This is the Great Expedition Medal, also known as the Pioneer Lord Medal. Only the Emperor of the Empire can issue it. If you meet the conditions, you can become a noble of the empire, and it’s the kind elevated through pioneering expeditions—independent and not subservient to any duke or count."

"You should be an explorer, right? The benefits from becoming a noble are enormous for you. Especially cultivating your own noble spirit will be beneficial to the entire domain."

Lin Rui could guess this; after all, the Knight Spirit gives such bonus to the Knight Order.

Noble spirit affecting all residents in the entire domain is also expected.

Lin Rui immediately said, "This is indeed what I urgently need. What price must I pay?"

Holy Knight waved it off indifferently: "It’s a gift for you. The empire indeed faces many issues—corruption breeds, sadomasochism spreads, debauchery reigns, internal wars, religious division, lack of unity make the empire increasingly decrepit; Chaos Demon, green-skinned undead, plague ratmen threaten the empire’s safety from outside. But you have to believe, there are still people willing to fight loyally for the empire’s grand glory. We can’t betray the empire for its flaws; true loyal citizens should rise to the challenge and improve it. Thus, the empire always shines with hope, always welcomes new vitality and life. Hopefully, you can also become a noble who brings shining hope to the empire."

"Also hoping the empire, due to your inclusion, can gain a bit of glory and vitality, making the empire’s honor immortal."

Lin Rui was profoundly shocked as he looked at Holy Knight; never thought it would be for this reason.

In this corrupt empire, countless ambitious people work diligently with hoes, digging into the empire’s foundations, yet Holy Knight still remains loyal to the empire, sincerely striving to preserve the empire’s glory, loyally working for its continuation.

Perhaps because of people like this, the empire exists for thousands of years, once and again someone stands firm in crises, rescuing the empire from peril.

So, even though everyone knows this dark, corrupt empire will eventually face destruction, she repeatedly navigates crises, postponing destruction.

Such that countless people waiting for the empire’s demise have passed away, while the empire still stands strong.

Even Lin Rui, holding the medal, feels excited; if there is a crisis that threatens the empire from the east, and he has the power to resolve it, he certainly wouldn’t hesitate to act.

Of course...it needs more funds.

So Lin Rui said, "You see, you exhaust your mind and body for the empire. Can you support me with more resources? After all, the sooner I grow, the sooner the empire gains support, an empire’s pillar."

Holy Knight rolled her eyes speechlessly at Lin Rui, truly couldn’t bother responding.

A small explorer can inject some vitality into the empire, that’s good enough.

Dare to dream of saving the empire?

Even she, a duke, didn’t dare think of such a thing!

Looking at the disappearing light of Holy Knight going offline, Lin Rui was equally displeased, who looks down on whom?

Maybe thousands of years later, the empire’s survival would depend on him?

Well, Lin Rui also admits the probability of that is indeed a bit low.

Not long after Holy Knight’s light faded, Master Jialan’s light began to shine.

Upon appearing, Master Jialan excitedly shouted, "Sagittarius, Snow Leopards are ready. A total of two thousand. Ready for trading at any time!"

Two thousand Snow Leopards, four hundred thousand Spirit Crystal Coins.

The immense wealth Lin Rui just acquired was instantly depleted by a third.

Lin Rui’s fast income is also a fast expenditure. Golden Pansy Domain’s power is definitely built with wealth, no doubt.

Master Jialan received four hundred thousand Spirit Crystal Coins and was so thrilled he couldn’t contain himself: "Hahaha! Hahaha! With so much wealth, I can finally fully enhance my domain! I’m going to expand my military now! Huh? Where’s Airelia?"

This guy is so blinded by money; he just noticed the absence of Holy Knight now?

Lin Rui said, "Even though Holy Knight’s marriage is mainly political, your approach is too rough—can you really pursue the Duchess like this?"

"I...was just too excited!"

"Good luck!" Lin Rui said, and he also chose to log off. With so much wealth in hand, Golden Pansy Domain must also fully strengthen its military now!