Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Divine Stealing Technique, Who Is My Fiancée?
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Ji Xiu carefully browsed through the System Mall.
In the weapons section:
Fish Intestine Sword: 300 Destiny Essence
Remnant Rainbow Sword: 300 Destiny Essence
Chixiao Sword: 300 Destiny Essence
Tai'a Sword: 600 Destiny Essence
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Four Laws of Green Clouds: 5000 Destiny Essence
Lingxi Divine Sword: 5000 Destiny Essence
Demon Sword Apophis: 5000 Destiny Essence
Frostmourne: 5000 Destiny Essence
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Pangu Axe: 20000 Destiny Essence
Sacred Sword Xuanyuan: 20000 Destiny Essence
Hou Yi's Divine Bow: 20000 Destiny Essence
Ji Xiu examined the items in the weapons section. To be honest, he was tempted, but he couldn't afford the best weapons, and the average ones weren't worth buying. Moreover, he didn't really need a weapon right now. After all, he was the treasured child of the Ji family, heavily protected, and currently, no one posed a threat to him.
Shaking his head, Ji Xiu turned his attention to the techniques section.
Eight Extremes Collapse: 500 Destiny Essence
Great Wilderness Prison Sky Finger: 1000 Destiny Essence
Flying Dragon Exploring the Clouds Hand: 1000 Destiny Essence
Great Wilderness Desolation Sutra: 2000 Destiny Essence
Burning Jue: 3000 Destiny Essence
Buddha's Wrath Fire Lotus: 3000 Destiny Essence
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Six Paths Reincarnation Fist: 10000 Destiny Essence
Supreme Forgetfulness Record: 10000 Destiny Essence
Summoning Demon Sutra: 10000 Destiny Essence
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Heavenly Emperor Fist: 100000 Destiny Essence
Nine Secrets: 100000 Destiny Essence
Reversing the Eight Styles: 100000 Destiny Essence
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Divine Elephant Suppression Force: Not for Sale
Self-Transcendence Technique: Not for Sale
Ji Xiu's mouth watered as he looked at the powerful techniques listed. The mall had everything imaginable from the multiverse, and he couldn't help but think:
"The more expensive the item, the more tempting it is."
However, Ji Xiu knew his current limitations. After careful consideration, he chose to buy the divine stealing technique—Flying Dragon Exploring the Clouds Hand—for 1000 Destiny Essence.
Flying Dragon Exploring the Clouds Hand: A divine stealing technique that can steal anything silently, with a certain probability of stealing Destiny Essence from the target.
"Yes, a divine stealing technique is great! It can steal anything, including Destiny Essence!" Ji Xiu muttered. Although spending 1000 Destiny Essence hurt, he comforted himself with the thought that he could steal back much more in the future. This investment was too good to pass up.
"In the future, when I'm wealthy, I'll buy the expensive ones." Ji Xiu waved his small fist, restraining his urge to splurge.
For now, what he needed most were cultivation and Destiny Essence, not weapons or powerful techniques. He knew that as long as his cultivation improved, he would earn more Destiny Essence.
"So, now is the time to earn Destiny Essence, not to spend it frivolously. Money should be spent wisely. Investing in myself is the most important!"
Ji Xiu murmured, turning his attention to the elixir section.
After a careful search, Ji Xiu spent 500 Destiny Essence to buy a two-star Destiny Elixir, which could help him quickly break through the Qi Refining realm and reach the Life Soil realm.
Once he entered the Life Soil realm, he could activate the task system, a significant breakthrough!
Having made his purchase, Ji Xiu closed the System Mall. Just as he was about to rest, he heard footsteps and conversation outside the palace gates.
"Mother, Xiu'er is only three years old! Is it really necessary to find him a fiancée so early?" Lin Ru stood in front of the Falling Maple Palace, her face full of helplessness as she looked at Ji Xiu's grandmother, Mu Hua.
"Why not?" Mu Hua smiled gently. "If Xiu'er is betrothed to her, it will bring endless benefits to our Ji family."
"But... Mother... I can't bear it! Xiu'er is only three years old! He's still a child!" Lin Ru bit her lip, her face full of complexity and reluctance. Ji Xiu was like half her life. The thought of her son getting engaged to someone else's daughter tomorrow made her sad and upset.
"Alright! Everything should be done for the greater good!" Mu Hua patted Lin Ru's shoulder. As a mother, she understood Lin Ru's feelings. No mother in the world would want to give her precious son to another woman, especially when the son was only three years old. Even if the girl had a powerful background and talent, it was still difficult to accept. However, as the head of the Ji family, Mu Hua had to consider the family's interests. To her, this marriage was highly beneficial.
"Sigh! I'll go talk to Xiu'er now and prepare him for tomorrow." Lin Ru sighed helplessly and walked towards the Falling Maple Palace.
Watching Lin Ru's somewhat desolate figure, Mu Hua shook her head with a smile. "They're all just children!"
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"Engagement? With whom?" Ji Xiu lay on the bed, scratching his head. He thought about it but couldn't remember having a fiancée. For a moment, he was utterly puzzled.