Upon entering the hall, many beast tamers turned their heads to look at Qin Xiao, who was riding a tall horse.

Sensing the unclear Beastmaster rank of the other party, everyone restrained their unrestrained gazes.

Respecting the strong is a lesson every beast tamer must learn.

Whether in school or in society.

However, the lessons learned in society are often quite painful.

As Qin Xiao followed Jiang Wei upstairs, he casually asked, "Sister Jiang Wei, how's work lately?"

Jiang Wei paused slightly, her expression a mixture of emotion and gratitude.

"Thanks to Lord Qin Xiao, my work is going very smoothly. I have not only been promoted, but my job has also become much easier."

Qin Xiao nodded. This was not unexpected; as his personal service manager, he was entitled to this level of treatment.

Perhaps this can be considered a different kind of "one person attains enlightenment and all their relatives and friends benefit."

It's just a pity that some people didn't have the chance to enjoy it.

For no apparent reason, Qin Xiao thought of that scheming woman, Qingmei, wondering if she was still alive.

Soon, we arrived at the private room.

It was the same private room, but the decor had been completely changed, making it look much more elegant and simple.

Qin Xiao walked to the huge solid wood table and sat down.

"Is Chairman Wu not here today?"

As Jiang Wei poured tea, she said, "Sir, Chairman Wu is attending a closed-door meeting in the next city and cannot entertain you for the time being."

Qin Xiao waved his hand, "Never mind, it's all the same. I'm here today to sell some things. I'll send a message to Chairman Wu later to ask if the items for the exchange have been decided."

Qin Xiao took out a piece of blood copper ore and threw it on the table.

"Let's see if your appraisers here can appraise this thing and give it a price."

Jiang Wei looked curiously at the blood-red metal block in front of her, put on gloves, and carried it down on a tray.

Now that the relationship is different, Qin Xiao doesn't mind the other party taking it.

I tapped the bracelet and sent a message to Chairman Wu.

Qin Xiao: Chairman Wu, excuse me. May I ask if you've found a buyer for the Golden Jade Mantis? What price are you willing to pay?

About three minutes later, Wu Linye replied to the message.

Wu Linye: Xiao Qin, just in time for your message. I've already negotiated a price through a colleague. See if it's suitable for you.

The other party was willing to offer 100 light-type spirit crystals. They couldn't find any dark-type spirit crystals, but they compensated them with 500 gold-tier 10-star attribute-less spirit crystals.

What do you think of this price?

Qin Xiao looked at the message and considered it for a moment.

A gold-tier, ten-star, attribute-free spirit crystal has a market price of approximately 300,000 to 500,000 yuan per crystal, and is worth one to two hundred million yuan.

One hundred Platinum-tier, five-star Dark-type gems would probably be worth that much, but Platinum-tier gems are no longer traded on the market.

However, in terms of demand and necessity, it is a bit of a loss, but in terms of value, it is about the same.

Qin Xiao: That's settled then. Thank you, Chairman Wu, for your help. One-tenth of the Gold-tier, attribute-free spirit crystals will be your referral fee.

Wu Linye: That's great, I have to thank you. I'll organize the resources and send them to you right away, and I'll cover the cost.

Qin Xiao: Okay, Chairman Wu.

The chat ended quickly, and the Golden Jade Mantis was dealt with. The result was not bad; at least one hundred Light-type Spirit Crystals were obtained.

As for the remaining dark spirit crystals, Qin Xiao planned to make a decision after arriving in the capital, and he also had ten optional crystals as a reward from the Imperial Temple.

It seems the Spirit Contract Association is temporarily out of business, since those big shots wouldn't be hiding their resources if they had them.

Perhaps other big shots have the goods, but it's not worth it for them to ask for such a small thing.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Xiao made a video call to Ye Qingya.

The phone rang less than three times before it was answered. Ye Qingya was sitting on a deck chair in the yard, wearing a swimsuit.

"Sister Qingya, is this swimming?"

Ye Qingya adjusted her sunglasses. "Yeah, I'll relax for a couple of days and then go back to work."

"It's like this, Sister Qingya, I'm handling the resource sales here."

The copper ore is still being appraised; I'll let you know the value later.

"And if you're going to sell that little cub over there, could you try to get dark-type spirit crystals?"

Ye Qingya hesitated for a moment, "Little Qin, this is hard to say. Dark spirit crystals have always been rare."

I'll try to ask around, and you should ask too. If it doesn't work out, just keep it and sell it slowly.

Qin Xiao thought about it and realized that this matter couldn't be rushed. "Okay, Sister Qingya, it's settled then."

After the video call ended, Qin Xiao thought for a moment and finally remembered to send a message to Lu Chengxiao.

Qin Xiao: Senior, what resources do you want?

The reply came instantly, and Qin Xiao even thought the other person was probably surfing the internet.

Lu Chengxiao: Spirit crystals, lots of spirit crystals, beast cubs, metal ores, I want them all!!!

Qin Xiao's face darkened. "Damn it, did they install a camera?"

Qin Xiao: Spirit crystals... are gone, but there's still one cub left [attached image], and metal ores... still quite a bit left [attached image][attached image].

About ten minutes later, a message came back from the other end.

Lu Chengxiao: Junior, when are you coming to Yuling Academy?

Qin Xiao: ?

Lu Chengxiao: I'm afraid you won't be able to handle these things. Hurry up and come to the academy; your senior will arrange things for you.

Lu Chengxiao: How much blood copper ore do you have? How much fire concentrate ore do you have?

Qin Xiao thought about the number he had counted yesterday, and then reported half of it.

Since it's such a good thing, I should naturally get it for my own tamed beast.

Qin Xiao: There are about ten tons of raw blood copper ore, but relatively little fire concentrate, only two or three tons of raw stone.

Lu Chengxiao: I really envy you. You're so young and you've already gotten rid of all your worries.

Seeing that the other party had sent a message out of the blue, Qin Xiao was also a little surprised. Is this thing really that valuable?

As she spoke, Jiang Wei knocked on the door and came in.

Her face was flushed, a color of excitement and agitation.

"Lord Qin Xiao, your resource appraisal results are in."

This blood copper ore has been identified as a diamond-grade resource, with a refining ratio of approximately 100:1.

One kilogram of blood copper ore sells for between one and three diamond-grade spirit crystals. Would you like to sell it?

Holy crap, this thing is worth that much?

It is clearly a mineral that accompanies a group of strange beasts that produce silver, gold, and platinum. Ten tons of it would only amount to a small mound of earth.

Is this worth nearly a billion?

It's better to directly exchange for diamond-tier resources, as their value cannot be measured by circulating currency.

It was several times more expensive than the mantises he sold.

That's outrageous!

At that moment, the bracelet rang. Qin Xiao looked at it and saw that it was a communication from Chairman Wu.

Wu Linye: Xiao Qin, if possible, I hope to sell some of that blood copper ore. It's mainly because a member needs it, and they've promised to offer you the highest price.

Qin Xiao nodded and then looked at Lu Chengxiao's information.

Lu Chengxiao: Junior, we need both blood copper ore and fire essence ore. Take as much as you have. One ton of raw ore can be exchanged for 25 diamond-grade spirit crystals!

Qin Xiao simply closed the other person's chat page.

Qin Xiao: Okay, Chairman Wu, I have ten tons of raw blood copper ore, all of which are available for sale. How much do you want?

Wu Linye: I want them all!

Qin Xiao: Please pass on my message to the boss: I need 100 Dark Platinum Five-Star or higher Spirit Crystals. The rest can be made up with Diamond-Rank Wind, Fire, Water, and Thunder Spirit Crystals.

Wu Linye: No problem!