My monster cards can evolve infinitely.

"Blue Rare Quality!!!"

Xiu Qi's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes, fixed on the longsword, suddenly narrowed.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a high-quality weapon.

The price will definitely be astronomical!

That was the first thought that popped into his head.

Forcibly suppressing his inner elation, he lingered on the cold hilt of the sword with his fingertips.

That faint, cool glow seemed to exude a sharp aura emanating from within, which could be felt as if one could touch it.

"What, you've got your eye on this old relic?" the dwarf Baal's voice rang out from the side.

Xiuqi tried to keep his voice calm: "Mr. Baal, how much for this sword?"

The dwarf looked up at the longsword, a hint of nostalgia and regret in his eyes:

"This is a work by Master Thranduil Silvershine of the Silver City Master Workshop, a true masterpiece."

"It's called 'Bavarian Moonlight'."

"He was also an old friend of mine, a longtime companion who stayed by my side throughout his life."

"It's been a full ten years, and I only put it on the shelf last month..."

Baal looked Xiuqi up and down again, and said in a deep voice, "Find it a new owner."

Xiu Qi didn't hear a single word of what was said above; he was eagerly awaiting the other party's offer.

"A rare longsword, light and sharp, containing the power of moonlight."

"However... the blade is somewhat worn, and its durability is not as good as before."

"I have no way to repair it without compromising its quality. Perhaps... only the Silver City Master Workshop has the capability to do so."

"How about this," he pointed to the spoils of war that Xiuqi had placed on the table in the outer room, "I'll give you 11 gold for all your equipment, as a token of our friendship."

"As for it..." He paused, then held up two short, stubby fingers, "200 gold coins. That's the lowest price I can offer."

"If it were a brand new longsword, it would be worth far more than this!"

Despite being mentally prepared, Xiuqi still felt a pang of heart palpitation.

It should be noted that a standard steel longsword typically costs around 3 gold and 15 silver, while this exceptionally rare longsword is more than 53 times the price of an ordinary steel longsword.

目前他的资产仅12金8银，就算加上贩卖所得那11金，总资产也只有23金8银，还不到200金币的八分之一。

Are we going to have to use Jasmine's magic card again?

Last time I swiped my card for a total of 97 gold coins at the Sapphire Store and the Library, I don't know if Jia Si Li has received the bill yet.

Just as Xiuqi was caught in a dilemma, he felt as if someone was tugging at his trouser leg.

The "princess" stared at him with her innocent big eyes, seemingly sensing his anxiety, and made soft "woo-woo" sounds.

Xiuqi lowered his head and stroked the "princess's" smooth little head, then touched the hard leather card box in his arms.

At this moment, his need to improve his strength has become so urgent that it cannot be delayed.

He didn't believe that Fernand only had one backup plan: [Magic Missile], for the duel two days later.

Fernand must already know about the "Princess's" existence, and he will definitely have targeted tactics.

A weapon of unparalleled rarity can greatly enhance his overall strength and provide significant assistance for survival and hunting in the Grey Forest.

Combined with his hard-earned defensive spells and swordsmanship, his chances of winning the duel against Fernand would undoubtedly increase significantly.

With this in mind, Xiuqi no longer hesitated.

He raised his head and looked firmly at Barr: "Deal, Mr. Barr."

"However, I need to use the Silver City Royal Bank's Magic Crystal Card for credit payment."

As he spoke, he took out the obsidian magic crystal card that emitted a faint glow once more.

When the dwarf Baal saw Moka, a knowing glint flashed in his eyes. He was right; this young man was no ordinary person.

He grinned, revealing teeth slightly yellowed from smoking:

"Haha, no problem! Our 'Steel Hammer' certainly supports Magic Card payments!"

The transaction was completed quickly.

With a flash of golden light, the 11 gold coins earned from selling the loot were directly deducted, and another 189 gold coins were deducted from the Obsidian Magic Card, leaving the credit balance at 714 gold coins.

In other words, in just two days, Xiuqi had already paid 286 gold coins for the credit fee of the Obsidian Magic Card.

At the same time, he obtained the world-renowned rare longsword called "Bavarian Moonlight".

......

Xiuqi carried the rare longsword on his back, just as the heroes sung about by bards all did.

After crossing two streets, we arrived at the central square of Summertown.

Summer is approaching, and a gentle breeze carries the fragrance of grass and trees soaked in sunlight, lazily brushing over every inch of the sun-warmed land.

Before him lay his destination—the Summer Town Adventurers' Guild.

From a distance, the Adventurers' Guild looks more like a giant fortress;

The three-story building, constructed of warm yellow boulders and dark oak, with an orange-red tiled roof, resembles a blooming marigold.

Above the gate hangs a huge sword and shield emblem—a pattern of a longsword and shield crossed, which is the guild's emblem;

Two tall stone sculptures stand on either side of the main gate: the "Guardian Lion" on the left and the "Explorer Eagle" on the right.

It was afternoon, and the Adventurers' Guild was already bustling with people.

Under the watchful eyes of two guards in white plate armor at the entrance, Xiuqi strolled in leisurely.

He was wearing a gray robe at that moment.

Honestly, the biggest advantage of wearing this in this weather is that it's not hot at all.

Looking at those adventurers dressed in three layers of clothing and two layers of outer clothing, Xiu Qi was really worried for them.

The association's main hall is a spacious stone-built area with a dome supported by sturdy wooden beams, from which several chandeliers hang.

The dim light shone on the mottled bounty board on the wall, which was covered with densely packed parchment notices with missions to hunt monsters, escort caravans, and explore ruins, the edges of which were stained with ink and scratches.

The ground was paved with smooth, soft stone slabs. They looked shiny but weren't silky smooth, and they made a slight rustling sound when you stepped on them.

The first floor is a public area, where hundreds of adventurers of various races are either queuing, checking adventure quests, or chatting.

"How was your team's performance yesterday?"

"Don't even mention it. We searched the entire edge of the Grey Forest for a whole day and still couldn't find that goblin cave."

"Sigh... Our team was the same; we searched all day without any results! But we did manage to pick a few golden thorn plants by the roadside."

"..."

Xiuqi glanced at the counter but didn't see Lina; she probably hadn't come to work yet.

He walked to the counter with the shortest queue and waited. About fifteen minutes later, it was finally his turn.

Behind the counter was a pretty young woman, whose brows still held a hint of languor, perhaps because she hadn't taken a lunch break.

However, when she looked up, that drowsiness was quickly replaced by a professional brightness.

"Hello, this is Perth. How can I help you?"

"I want to register as an adventurer."

"Okay, the registration fee is 1 silver coin."

Xiu Qi took out a silver coin from his money pouch and handed it to the other person.

Although selling the bandit equipment today brought him a considerable fortune, it was still far from enough, so he planned to take on related quests while making monster cards.

In this way, you get two rewards for one effort!

"Received 1 silver coin. Please fill out the Adventurer Registration Form."

"Okay." Xiuqi took the form and quickly scanned it.

In addition to some basic information, there are also labels indicating the career path, level, and preferred weapons, skills, and spells.

He drew a big X in the profession level column, filled in longsword as his preferred weapon, and left the spells and skills blank.

"Your adventurer registration will be completed shortly, please wait!"

The girl in the fitted uniform worked on the counter for a while, and then she took out a white badge and handed it to me.

"Congratulations on completing your adventurer registration with the Association! Your current rank is White Porcelain Tier 1 Adventurer. You can now choose quests appropriate to your level!"

The girl glanced at Xiu Qi's somewhat bewildered expression and gently reminded him:

"When starting your adventure for the first time, it's best to avoid killing-related quests and instead choose quests involving finding herbs or lost items!"

"Joining a reliable team is undoubtedly the best option."

After saying goodbye to the helpful receptionist, Perse, Xiuqi walked over to the notice board where the bounty was posted and began to read it.

......

Summertown Adventurers' Guild ID: 01806201

"Introduction": White Oak Village in the southern suburbs was recently attacked by a group of goblins. According to eyewitnesses, they saw an enormous creature with an exaggerated size in the attack group.

"Rewards": Killing a goblin rewards 30 copper coins per goblin, and killing a bear goblin rewards 3 gold coins per bear goblin.

"Task duration": 3 days; ending on the 16th of the Flower Festival month in 1318.

......

Summertown Adventurers' Guild ID: 01806231

"Introduction": A mage apprentice from the North is seeking a "cute" contract partner for a hefty sum. (Only suitable, fully grown, tall, and powerful goblins and bear goblins are eligible.)

"Rewards": Capture a Goblin for 6 gold coins each, or a Bear Goblin for 30 gold coins each.

"Task duration": 2 days; ending on the 17th of the Flower Festival month in 1318.

This high-priced bounty quest stood out among the many quests in the quest log and quickly caught Xiu Qi's eye.

This task was posted today and ends tomorrow, so it seems the employer is in a hurry.

The previous quest to kill a goblin had a bounty of 3 gold coins, but this quest to capture one alive has a bounty ten times higher.

Pooh--

Those mages are really a bunch of rich bastards.