My monster cards can evolve infinitely.

"make a deal!"

The female shop assistant quickly and efficiently began preparations.

A moment later, she handed Xiuqi a blue hard leather card case full of cards.

"There are two hundred blank magic cards in total. Please count them..."

"A gift of 750 silver coins, equivalent to 37 gold and 10 silver."

"Would you like to pay in cash or by card?"

"I asked the pretty female shop assistant."

"Pay 13 gold coins now, then swipe your card for 25 gold coins, and I'll give you 10 silver coins as change."

Xiuqi took out a money pouch from his waist, carefully counted out 13 clear gold coins, and then handed the obsidian magic crystal card to the other party.

The female clerk respectfully accepted the card with both hands, and then performed a series of operations at the counter.

Soon, a deep blue sensing array was activated on the counter.

A flash of golden light disappeared, followed by a crisp "ding" sound—the sound of gold coins being deducted.

He looked at the heavy card box in his hand, as if he could see countless high-star magic cards that shimmered in blue, purple, and even pink.

With these blank cards, the next step is to head to the nearby forest and search for those tempting little monsters.

Does Sapphire Trading Company buy finished summoning cards? For example... a one-star Goblin summoning card?

Xiuqi put the card box away and chatted casually with the female shop assistant.

"Your Excellency..."

"We will evaluate the spell cards based on their star rating, quality, summoned creatures, and market scarcity..."

The female shop assistant paused for a moment, then replied:

"However, we usually prefer to acquire those mainstream summoning cards..."

"For example, elemental creatures, constructs, or rare species."

"This makes it easier to sell."

Although the other party did not deny it, the meaning behind their words was quite clear—

Goblins are neither strong nor cute; they belong to the category of cards that are not very valuable and are not easy to sell.

"I understand, thank you."

Xiuqi was just asking casually; he had absolutely no intention of selling the "princess."

The arrival of the "princess" completely changed his dull and lonely apprenticeship, injecting long-lost vitality into it.

He cherished this companionship immensely.

With two hundred cards in his hand, Xiuqi strolled around the store with light steps.

On a crystal display case filled with meditation stones, a crystal shaped like an egg is placed in the very center, only half the size of a regular meditation stone.

Even without consciously trying, the magic emanating from this meditation stone is significantly stronger than that of other crystals.

Meditation stones are almost essential for every magic-based class, as they can assist spellcasters in meditation and enhance intelligence and magical power.

The reason for using "almost" is not because some legal professionals do not need it, but because they cannot afford it.

For example, cultivating oneself.

When he enrolled, he bought a low-grade meditation stone for 15 gold coins. Originally, the meditation stone was only meant to last for three months, but he used it sparingly and only half-used it for more than half a year.

Even so, the spiritual energy of that meditation stone had already been depleted three months ago.

For the past three months, he has been able to rely solely on meditation, but the effects have been significantly reduced.

"Could you please hand me this meditation stone so I can take a look?"

"OK."

The female shop assistant opened the crystal display case, took out the meditation stone that emitted a green luster, and handed it to Xiuqi.

......

Premium Spirit Crystal

Type: Meditation Stone

Quality: Premium (Green)

Effect: Increases Meditation Energy by 50 points

Description: A psionic crystal from the summit of Mount Eiffel.

......

The previous ordinary-grade crystal only increased his spiritual energy by 25 points, but he estimated that his meditation efficiency had increased by 50%.

This exquisite crystal has a psionic value of 50 points, which means it can enhance the meditation effect by 100%!

"Your Excellency, your taste is truly superb!"

"This is the last premium meditation stone in our store. You can take it home for just 80 gold coins..."

"As a holder of the Obsidian Magic Card, you can enjoy a 10% discount, costing only 72 gold coins."

The moment he heard the offer, Xiuqi's head felt as if it had been struck by an ancient red dragon, and it kept making a buzzing sound.

He picked at his ears, thinking he was hallucinating.

I asked it again.

"How much does it cost?"

"If you wish to purchase it, it will only cost 72 gold coins!"

The pretty shop assistant with the sweet voice was like a Medusa in his eyes at that moment, her alluring red lips spewing out venomous words.

It's worth noting that the tuition for the Arcanist Academy of the Solmar Royal Academy, one of the kingdom's top institutions of learning, is only 100 gold coins per year.

And this tiny meditation stone costs 80 gold coins.

It seems that anything related to magic is notoriously expensive.

How much do ordinary meditation stones cost?

"One piece costs 15 gold, but if you purchase it, it will only cost 13 gold and 10 silver."

Xiuqi's hope for a lifeline completely sank.

It seems the price is fine; 15 gold is the market price for a regular meditation stone.

The problem lies with myself.

Although arcane energy is abundant on this continent, only one in ten thousand people can truly become a mage.

The first essential requirement for becoming a mage is to meet the arcane affinity requirement.

With a low arcane affinity, one cannot sense magic at all, let alone cast spells.

The second is intelligence.

[Thinking—Building—Sculpting—Releasing]

Those with intellectual disabilities are unable to complete the above spellcasting steps instantly.

There is an unwritten connection between intelligence and magical skill level circulating on the mainland:

An intelligence level of 8 is the minimum requirement for basic magic tricks.

When your Intelligence reaches 9 points, you can learn more advanced magic tricks.

Reaching an intelligence level of 10 is the entry requirement for basic first-level spells.

When your Intelligence reaches 11 points, you can learn more advanced first-level spells.

And so on.

When Xiuqi was admitted to the hospital, his intelligence was tested at 7 points. After nearly a year of meditation, his intelligence finally improved to 8 points at the beginning of this month.

His highest arcane affinity is the Protection school, with an astonishing 98 points, the highest among his peers.

This is also the main reason why he was able to successfully enter the Royal Academy of Solmar despite his inadequate intelligence and mediocre spellcasting talent.

The second most popular school of thought in terms of affinity is the Meteorology School, with only 58 points, just over the halfway mark.

Other schools of thought have an affinity level below 50, making it almost impossible to successfully cast spells without external assistance or increased intelligence.

For Xiuqi, purchasing a meditation stone is essential, whether from the perspective of improving intelligence or magic power.

He currently has 12 gold and 13 silver in his pocket, and he is 17 silver short of buying a common meditation stone.

If it's that premium meditation stone, the difference is 59 gold and 7 silver.

In other words, no matter which meditation stone he buys, he will need to use the credit limit of that obsidian magic card.

This put him in a difficult position.

The cardholder of this magic card should be Jasley herself, and any loans incurred will also be attributed to her.

After all, Xiuqi was the son of a knight, and the doctrines he had received since childhood made him instinctively resist such actions.

I just received the Obsidian Magic Card from the Marquis's daughter, and I'll also receive a monthly remittance of 25 gold coins...

If I were to use my credit card now to take advantage of this situation, wouldn't it be too shameless to do both eating and taking things?

However, if I don't use gold coins to improve myself now, what will I do for the duel three days later?

Using your face to block Fernand's [Magic Missile]?

The other party's magic robe and ruby ​​ring look quite valuable; selling either of them should be enough to cover this loss.

A voice kept echoing in Xiu Qi's mind, and eventually he was convinced by it.

Buy it! You absolutely have to buy it!

Since you'll be using your credit limit anyway, whether it's 17 silver or 59 gold and 7 silver, it will result in borrowing.

If I beat Fernand three days later, I can just sell that magic robe or ring and pay it back.

After much deliberation, Xiuqi finally made his decision...

"I want this premium meditation stone. Pack it up for me!"

"Swipe your card!"

A black obsidian magic crystal card, gleaming with a dark luster, was tossed onto the pristine counter.

It makes a pleasant "snap" sound.