Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation

Chapter 411: Chapter 182: Oral Decree

Fourth Tier Star Artifacts, especially boots, were relatively rare.

It must be said, this was a grand, lavish gift!

Xu Jin thought for a moment, offered a token refusal, then accepted the gift graciously.

Great kindness could turn into great enmity!

For a prominent family, giving a Fourth Tier Star Artifact to Xu Jin signaled that they had repaid the life-saving debt owed to him if he accepted it. This was a transaction with a price.

This price was something the Ji Family could afford and were willing to pay.

But if Xu Jin refused, then the Ji Family would remain indefinitely in debt.

Moreover, as Xu Jin’s Cultivation Level rose and his status surged, this favor would become priceless.

At that time, the cost of repaying the favor would far exceed what the Ji Family was willing to spend, breeding various obligations and troubles.

It was better to take advantage of the early opportunity to settle the debt.

Plus, by taking the favor, if Xu Jin truly faced troubles in the future and sought help from Ji Bang, it would be another deal or investment.

The relationship would still exist.

It might even grow deeper.

But if Xu Jin didn’t take this favor, minor issues would be fine, but major ones would be a different story, potentially a human nature disaster.

This was a bloody lesson Xu Jin had learned from his past life.

As expected, seeing Xu Jin accept the pair of Fourth Tier Star Stepping Boots, Ji Bang stroked his beard and smiled, his expression surprisingly relaxed.

In truth, the Ji Family didn’t need to take Xu Jin’s life-saving deed so seriously.

But given Xu Jin’s current momentum, exceptional talent, and the high esteem from the State Preceptor Cheng Yuxiao, they had to handle it properly.

Accepting the gift was good news.

A good connection had been established.

After some small talk, the Ji Family entourage left, leaving behind more than a dozen large and small gift boxes.

However, these gift boxes contained no valuables, they were just tokens of appreciation for a cultivator.

But judging from the gifts, Ji Hongli, or rather the Ji Family, had put some thought into them.

Half were clothes and accessories for Jiang’er.

After seeing the Ji Family out of the courtyard, Xu Jin went back to his room, handing the task of sorting the gifts to Jiang’er, while he himself couldn’t wait to take the Fourth Tier Star Artifact boots into the quiet room.

With his thoughts sinking in, his immense Divine Soul Power surged in tandem with Star Power, immediately beginning the refinement process.

Regardless of their functions, Fourth Tier Star Artifacts were definitely stronger than Third Tier Star Weapons, and even more treasured.

If he could get another piece of Armor, like an Arm Shield, Xu Jin would be completely satisfied.

The basic equipment would then be a full set.

Fourth Tier Star Artifacts were good enough for Xu Jin to use for a long time.

Not to mention in the Star Condensing Realm, many in the Gathering Battle Realm who lacked such artifacts.

Those in the Gathering Battle Realm who possessed Star Artifacts were elite in both status and strength.

The stronger the Divine Soul Power, the faster the refinement speed.

To fully refine the Fourth Tier Star Artifact boots, Xu Jin estimated it would take about two hours.

But after refining for an hour, there was another knock on the door.

Xu Jin frowned.

Still, he patiently asked, ”What is it?”

”Reporting to the Young Master, the Ying Family Master from Song State, Ying Bonian, along with his son Ying Ge, have come to visit,” Qing Fan said quietly.

Xu Jin chuckled bitterly, knowing what this was about.

And he had to greet them.

After a few moments, Xu Jin, accompanied by Jiang’er, personally went out to welcome Ying Ge and his father into the courtyard.

The pleasantries were unavoidable.

Ying Bonian appeared quite prosperous and dressed extravagantly.

Following a chat filled with gratitude, Ying Bonian presented a gift list.

”Young Master Xu, regarding the matters in the Purple Wind Star Domain, the State Preceptor has ordered not to spread the word, and my son Ge only told me in bits and pieces, not the details. He said that without Young Master Xu, his chances of surviving and returning would not have exceeded thirty percent.

A great kindness is beyond thanks.

This small gesture hardly repays even a fraction of your kindness, but I hope Young Master Xu will kindly accept it,” Ying Bonian laughed.

”Eldest Brother, we have all benefited from your help, basked in your glory. Please accept this small gesture, and if there’s anything you need in the future, just call on me, and I, Ying Ge, will be there to serve before and after at your beck and call,” Ying Ge said with an air of commitment.

Xu Jin naturally didn’t dare to accept boldly.

What a joke, he was just a standout talent for now.

This world was full of talents, but even more talents fell along the way, with those who truly grew being several or even ten times fewer.

”Junior Brother is too modest. As fellow disciples and having bonded through the bloodshed in the Purple Wind Star Domain, we should support each other and strive to go further and higher on the path of Cultivation.”

Beautifully put.

It pleased both Ying Ge and Ying Bonian greatly.

As for the gift list, Xu Jin glanced over it and accepted.

The gifts from the Ying Family were not as spectacular as those from the Ji Family.

But it was clear they had put thought into it.

Surprisingly, they even sent a bottle of Transcendence Pill and a top-grade Transcendence Pill each, plus two Mental-locking Golden Pills.

They were all clearly intended for Jiang’er.

In addition, there were five bottles of top-grade Star Refining Pills, one One Qi Returning Origin Pill, and one Dragon Turtle Soul Refining Pill.

The value was close to twenty thousand Taoist Merit.

And most importantly, he liked the gifts.

Jiang’er’s Cultivation resources were basically set.

Xu Jin was very happy to accept.

”Young Master Xu, given your relationship with my son Ying Ge, I would take the liberty of applying for a friend request through the Star-picking Order. If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know! Our Ying Family has been in commerce for generations, and we are quite familiar with the goods from the north to the south,” Ying Bonian added with a smile.

Xu Jin naturally added him as a friend, further expanding his circle of acquaintances.

Then suddenly, an idea struck Xu Jin, and he quickly inquired, ”Uncle Ying, I happen to have something I’d like to find out, do you know where I can procure Iron Essence and Copper Essence?” Xu Jin was seizing the opportunity to further cement the relationship.