Chapter 336: 334. Wind (1/4)
Sure enough, Wenping’s expression was completely unconcerned.
"Isn’t it already a blessing to be successful?" Wenping was not particularly eager about whether it could bring an Anomalous Vein. The main focus was on modification, whether it was possible to obtain Upper Quality Special Ability from the modification pool.
"Uh-huh." Zhantian Qingxuan nodded.
Being successful was indeed already a blessing.
She had only made two Two-Star Vortex Maps before, and both times were successful, as if heaven was favoring her. One must know, she only assured complete success in making a One-Vortex Vortex Map in the tenth year.
In the best state of the previous nine years, she’d fail three times out of ten; the worst times don’t need mentioning.
Ten tries, at least six failures.
"Sect Leader, it’s about to be completed," the Black Rod stirred gently.
After a long time, the vortex took shape.
The map was completed!
Just like Zhantian Qingxuan said, very close, the system’s amplification effect was only forty-five percent. And there were two blue vortices in the vortex map, representing no Anomalous Vein.
"Elder Qingxuan, thank you for your trouble. When we return, you can eat two bowls of rice for each meal for a week."
"Thank you, Sect Leader." Three days of busy work exchanged for a week’s privilege, it was a win!
During this period, she could only eat one bowl per meal, which really troubled her.
The rice was delicious, plus it could nurture the Spirit Body, really making her yearn.
"Give it to me." Wenping looked at the vortex map on the table.
It seems that more materials will have to be prepared for Zhantian Qingxuan to practice in the future. Even with the help of a Life Core, she couldn’t achieve High Quality, indicating there might be some issues in her technique. But that’s something for later.
When Zhantian Qingxuan handed over the vortex map, Wenping took it and opened a new room.
Close the doors and windows!
The Mountain Dog laughed guardingly at the door.
"Modification!" Wenping silently said to the system in his heart.
[Modification cost: 50 White Crystals.]
[Proceed with modification?]
"Why is it 50 again?"
The system responded, "10 White Crystals is the modification price for a One-Vortex Vortex Map, 50 White Crystals is the modification price for a Two-Vortex Vortex Map."
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?" Just as he thought, the system is never friendly to him, "Are there other restrictions? Just say it all, don’t leave anything out."
"The host has not used a Two-Vortex Vortex Map for modification, so the system won’t activate. The host’s thought is correct, due to the high energy cost for modifying a Two-Vortex Vortex Map, the map can only be modified once every seven days."
"Once every seven days... that’s still acceptable, at least four can be made in a month, deducting costs, a lot can be earned. The Explosive Flame Star Chasing Cannon on the Flying Ship can definitely be funded, otherwise the ship’s cannon would just be decoration."
The system continued: "Additionally, to prevent new vortex maps from becoming widespread, the host must abide by the following rules. Modified One-Vortex Vortex Maps can be sold up to five pieces a month, and modified Two-Vortex Vortex Maps can be sold up to one piece a month."
"Why is there a new system?"
"Modification of Two-Vortex Vortex Maps activates the system automatically."
"Should’ve bought more One-Vortex Vortex Maps for modification early on."
"Even without activating the system, as a system, it would kindly remind the host. If sold freely, without restrictions, it would only become a common commodity; the new vortex map would lose its uniqueness, becoming a means to satisfy monetary desires, which is not allowed by the Super Sect."
"I understand, the Super Sect..." Alas — though already accustomed to the system’s rules, Wenping still can’t stand the pain of not making money, "Let’s modify it then, the auction tonight is about to start."
[Modifying...]
The Two-Vortex Vortex Map in hand vanished.
[Modification successful... obtained Special Ability: Wind!]
[Note: Two-Vortex Vortex Map can be modified again in seven days]
"Alright, got it, is it necessary to pop up a notification?" Closing the pop-up, Wenping thought of the acquired Special Ability, "Wind? System, what kind of special ability is this?"
The system replied, "Wind is among the top-tier Special Abilities in the modification pool. If within an Anomalous Vein Vortex Map, it can bring the ability to control hurricanes. If it’s a normal vortex map, it becomes an Anomalous Vein!"
"Wow, profit!" 50 White Crystals exchanged for a brand-new Anomalous Vein, one that had never been heard of!
The new vortex map has already broken the framework of vortex maps in this world, birthing a new Anomalous Vein beyond the Five Elements. This vortex map would certainly sell for a high price.
Because it’s the first Anomalous Vein beyond the Five Elements!
Watching the two wind-like vortices spinning, Wenping’s smile grew, immediately storing it in the Storage Ring.
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Night descended.
During the day, the sky was covered in white mist, but by night it was dyed black by the firmament, thus there were no stars in Cloud Sea City. However, the nights in Cloud Sea City remained as bright as day.
Typically, the city center was the most lively, but tonight was different, incredibly lively in the outer city.
Some newly arrived caravans on the roadside couldn’t quite understand this scene, and were even more astonished upon approaching the Mu Family Auction House. Because, everyone passing before their eyes were illustrious figures in the arena.
"That’s the Pavilion Master of the Vast Pavilion! Divine Profound Upper Realm..."
"The ancestor of the Yue Family! Another Divine Profound Upper Realm!"
"Oh my, over seven Divine Profound Upper Realm figures have already arrived, what’s happening at the Mu Family Auction House?" Observing these notable figures entering the Mu Family Auction House, their shock grew even deeper.
At this moment, a hundred meters outside the Mu Family Auction House, the Liu Family members stood outside the auction house, looking somewhat displeased.
Because most of the auctioned items had been taken back by the sellers in recent days, it was alright the past few days, but today the auction only included five items, just some worthless trinkets.
Watching those prominent figures entering and exiting the Mu Family Auction House, Liu Yuan knew that their Liu Family wouldn’t survive much longer.
"Alas! Unlucky." Had they glanced at that One-Star Vortex Map back then, it’d be their Liu Family Auction House that’s renowned now, "Let’s go back, what’s there to look at, haven’t you seen it before?"
Unable to cope, he could only vent his anger on the servants.
As they were preparing to leave, the road suddenly cleared a path.
Clomp, clomp, clomp!
The sound of thousands of troops and horses echoed.
Then a white black panther, boasting fleshy wings, appeared on the street, recognized by everyone at a glance. The City Lord of Cloud Sea City — the mount of Cang Lan, the Cloud Sea’s Dark Phantom Panther.
Swish!
Everyone kneeled on one knee, except those in the Divine Profound Realm, who had the privilege to stand, only bowing.
The entrance of Cang Lan in the Cloud Sea sparked everyone’s conversation, "What’s this auction about to sell that even the City Lord came. That hefty... burly fellow should be the Deputy City Lord Lu Hai."
With both the City Lord and Deputy City Lord present, passers-by curiously looked on.
As onlookers increased, a Upper Realm Profound Realm speaker spoke, "Stop looking; today the Mu Family Auction House only allows Divine Profound Realm entrants. Level C auction, entry level restriction is even higher than Level A!"