Chapter 861: Chapter 861: Full of Dog Food
Regardless, the first step had been taken.
Qin Sisi of course knew that the two swords fetched such a high price not because of her forging skills, but because the thousand-year black iron was just too precious.
Nevertheless, she had gained some understanding of what it meant to be a Forging Master and her determination to become one had only strengthened, after all, the feeling of getting so many spirit stones was just too good.
Qin Sisi glanced at the roadside stalls and shops, then said to Xiao Meng and Yun Cheng, "We’ve made a good haul today, buy whatever you want, I’m paying."
The price wouldn’t have risen so much without the help of this handsome young couple, and Qin Sisi decided to reciprocate their kindness.
"Really?" Xiao Meng exclaimed in surprise, her eyes sparkling with little stars.
"Of course it’s real," Qin Sisi replied with certainty.
"Oh yeah! Then I won’t hold back." Xiao Meng jumped for joy and hopped over to the dazzling roadside stalls to pick out her choices.
Most of the items on the roadside stalls were small trinkets such as pendants, necklaces, hairpins, and although they looked dazzling, they were actually not expensive.
Xiao Meng picked out a bunch and in the end, it only cost one middle-grade spirit stone.
Qin Sisi turned to Yun Cheng, "Is there anything you want to buy, Yun Cheng?"
Yun Cheng scratched his head; he was too embarrassed to spend Qin Sisi’s money, but he thought of something for Xiao Meng and replied, "Sister Sisi, buy some more herbs for Xiao Meng, she’s going to practice alchemy, but you know our course schedule is so tight, we don’t have much time to gather herbs."
"No problem, lead the way," Qin Sisi agreed cheerfully. If they could buy useless little trinkets, of course, the useful herbs were a must.
Seeing Yun Cheng always considering her needs, Xiao Meng felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
The three of them arrived at the herbal shop, and Xiao Meng picked out some herbs that she needed.
Forging skills were similar to Alchemy; common raw materials were not very valuable, and only after being refined into pills would their price soar. In the end, Xiao Meng’s herbs only cost three middle-grade spirit stones.
After leaving the herbal shop, Xiao Meng tugged at Qin Sisi’s sleeve, bashfully saying, "Sister Sisi, I want to buy Yun Cheng a pair of shoes. He is focusing solely on Earth Magic and burrows in the ground all day. Look, his shoes are nearly worn through."
Qin Sisi looked down and saw that indeed the front of Yun Cheng’s boots had worn quite a bit; a little more, and his toes would be showing.
"Okay," Qin Sisi nodded.
The trio headed towards a place selling clothes and shoes; after much deliberation, Xiao Meng finally chose a pair of boots made from the hide of a Unihorn Raging Rhinoceros, which had been fortified with the strength and resilience of metal during the forging process, making them extremely sturdy and durable.
These boots were priced at one high-quality spirit stone. Yun Cheng saw the price and shook his head, repeatedly saying, "No, no, they’re too expensive."
But Xiao Meng stubbornly instructed the servant to wrap up the boots, and just as Qin Sisi was about to step forward to pay, Xiao Meng had already paid herself.
Qin Sisi was taken aback, realizing that Xiao Meng hadn’t intended to let her pay for Yun Cheng’s boots.
But Yun Cheng wasn’t happy; he grabbed Xiao Meng’s arm, anxiously saying, "You’ve spent so much money all at once, what will you do later? This semester has only just begun!"
Xiao Meng said nonchalantly, "I’ll practice alchemy, I can earn money by myself."
After seeing the high price that Qin Sisi’s forged sword had fetched, Xiao Meng suddenly thought that she could also use alchemy to make money.
"But..." Yun Cheng was still somewhat reluctant, more out of embarrassment, after all, he had never yet given her any valuable gift.
Xiao Meng raised her eyebrows and pretended to be angry as she said, "Do you want them or not? If not, I’ll give them to someone else."
"Yes yes yes, of course I want them." Yun Cheng quickly replied, grabbing the pair of boots and stowing them in his storage ring.
Yun Cheng thought for a moment and then said, "However, from now on, I will take care of the meal expenses."
Xiao Meng nodded, "That’s agreeable."
The two looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere once again sweet and harmonious.
Qin Sisi rubbed her temples in frustration. She had planned on experiencing the lifestyle of the wealthy with her newfound wealth, but instead, she got a mouthful of dog food thrown at her.
The three spent a long time wandering the streets and by the time they returned to the Heavenly Magic God’s Castle, it was already getting dark.
They hastened their pace back to Heaven Academy and parted ways at the foot of the mountain, with Yun Cheng heading to Tianyang Mountain, and Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng to Tianyue Mountain.
At the dormitory entrance on Tianyue Mountain, Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng had just arrived when they heard a robust questioning voice, "Where did you two go? Why are you only back now?"
Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng were startled, and only then did they see Teacher Yusha standing on the open ground in front of the dormitory, looking at them sternly.
Both of them felt somewhat guilty and afraid, unable to speak for a moment.
Yu Sha frowned and continued to ask, "I heard you left early on the first morning of the holiday and didn’t come back until now. You sure have some nerve. Tell me, where did you go?"
Ordinarily, teachers would not concern themselves with the students’ activities during holidays, but they had left early on the first morning and only returned on the last evening; indeed, they might have gone a bit too far.
Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng gradually calmed down, with Xiao Meng following the prearranged story as she replied, "Teacher Yusha, my second sister came to see me. She missed me a lot, and I missed her too, so I stayed with her in an inn for two days."
"And you?" Yu Sha’s gaze shifted to Qin Sisi.
"Sister Sisi, she..." Xiao Meng was about to answer hastily when Yu Sha sharply snapped, "I didn’t ask you."
Xiao Meng shrank her neck and helplessly glanced at Qin Sisi.
Qin Sisi replied unhurriedly, "I also have long known Jing Jing. When I was severely injured in Birdsong Forest, she saved my life with her miraculous hands. So I also consider her a true friend. These few days, I’ve been with her and her sisters."
Yu Sha did not speak immediately but continued to stare sharply at Qin Sisi with penetrating eyes, as if trying to see through her thoughts.
Qin Sisi felt some discomfort, yet she still bravely lifted her head to meet Yu Sha’s gaze. She could not show any weakness; she could not let anyone know of Ye You’s whereabouts.
After a while, Yu Sha withdrew her gaze and softened her tone a bit, "Alright then, I believe you. But in the future, be careful. The situation is chaotic now. Your strength isn’t considered strong, it’s best not to stay out overnight."
"Yes," Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng both understood the principle that a wise man does not eat the losses before his eyes and obediently responded.
Teacher Yusha gave them another long look, conjured a pair of translucent wings with her magic power, and flew away from Tianyue Mountain.
Watching Teacher Yusha’s figure disappear into the night sky, Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng looked at each other and both heaved a huge sigh of relief.
