The Ring-shaped Fortress, at the Merit Point settlement counter.
The area was bustling with people, the lively atmosphere tinged with the exhaustion of having survived a catastrophe.
Ian placed his Demon Hunting Jade Token into the Settlement Array.
Numbers on the Light Curtain flashed wildly before settling on an astonishing figure.
"Tenth on the East Contribution Rankings. Total Merit Points: 87,000."
The Elder Wizard in charge of the settlement glanced up at Ian, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, before professionally handing over an exchange list.
Ian's gaze swept rapidly over the materials section of the list, then suddenly froze.
"Condensed Core of a Silent Jellyfish... A complete shed skin from a Snake of the Retired Qilin..."
His heart leaped. He almost thought he had misread it.
Weren't these the two main ingredients for the Water of Balance recipe that had been giving him such a headache?
