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Chapter 96 Recruiting

"Miss Hanyue."

Xu Ning took the initiative to find Han Yue.

"Deputy Curator Xu?"

Han Yue was quite surprised to see Xu Ning come looking for her.

Normally, Xu Ning rarely initiates communication with me.

"I have a request."

Xu Ning stated his purpose directly: "I would like to receive an advance on part of my monthly salary. Is that possible?"

Previously, Xu Ning wanted to buy some minerals and medicinal herbs, but he was really short of money.

The money for the hotel room was stolen from the pursuers at the mine.

After spending the money on hotel accommodations and daily expenses, Xu Ning had very little money left.

Although Han Huxiao is not at the martial arts school right now, even when he is, Han Yue basically handles all the affairs of the school. She is the head manager of Yingyue Martial Arts School and is in charge of the money, so it is the most appropriate person to ask her for money.

Han Yue was taken aback when she heard Xu Ning's words.

She never expected that Xu Ning would be short of money.

Even if a martial artist's energy expenditure is high, a martial artist at the Mind Realm shouldn't be so desperate as to need to receive an advance on their monthly salary.

"sure."

However, although Han Yue had doubts in her heart, she reacted very quickly.

Without much hesitation, Han Yue said directly, "Thirty taels of gold, I'll go get it for you right away."

Thank you.

Seeing that Han Yue was so straightforward and efficient, Xu Ning also expressed his gratitude.

Soon, Han Yue brought out a stack of gold notes and placed them in Xu Ning's hand.

Xu Ning took the gold note and stared at it carefully for a few moments.

These gold notes are very similar in style to the silver notes I had in Feiyun Prefecture, both marked with amounts and seals.

The credit endorser on the seal is Lu Xing Qian Zhuang (路行钱庄).

Having been in Chunlin County for some time, Xu Ning already knew that Lu Xing Money Shop was the most influential money shop in southern Jifeng Prefecture.

Because the world here is quite chaotic, it is too dangerous for caravans to carry large amounts of gold and silver. Therefore, when they go out, they usually carry gold and silver notes from roadside money shops.

This money exchange has a deep-rooted history and is recognized by many.

After receiving the gold note, Xu Ning went straight out the door to the shops in the county town.

……

I just left the Shadow Moon Martial Arts School and walked less than a hundred meters.

Xu Ning then saw a man dressed in long-sleeved, close-fitting clothes come up to him.

"Deputy Curator Xu."

The man in the tight-fitting clothes walked up to Xu Ning, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and was very humble.

"Who are you?"

Xu Ning did not know this person.

"I am the head instructor of the Ironclad Martial Arts School."

The man in the tight-fitting clothes immediately identified himself.

Xu Ning raised an eyebrow.

Just a few days ago, I defeated Tie Guanxiong, which made Mengtie Martial Arts School lose face.

If it weren't for the other party's humble attitude, Xu Ning would have really thought that the other party had come to seek revenge.

"May I ask what brings you to see me?"

Xu Ning asked directly.

Seeing Xu Ning's frankness, the other side also went straight to the point.

"Vice Master Xu, our master wishes to see you and hopes you can come to the Mengtie Martial Arts Academy for a meeting."

The man in the tight-fitting clothes extended an invitation to Xu Ning.

"Would you like to invite me to a get-together?"

Xu Ning waved her hand: "Let's talk about it next time, I have things to do now."

Xu Ning wasn't worried about being harmed if he went there; he just felt it wasn't necessary.

"Deputy Curator Xu."

Seeing that Xu Ning was about to leave, the man in the tight-fitting clothes quickly said, "Our master wants you to join the Fierce Iron Martial Arts School. The monthly salary is fifty taels of gold."

The visitor immediately revealed their hand.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning smiled slightly.

If you can't beat them, try to win them over?

Mengtie Martial Arts School is blatantly poaching its members.

"Fifty taels of gold, your master is truly generous."

However, Xu Ning still declined the visitor's offer: "I just embarrassed your martial arts school a few days ago, and Vice Master Tie Guanxiong probably still harbors some resentment. Joining your martial arts school is out of the question."

Xu Ning would definitely be tempted by a monthly salary of fifty taels of gold.

However, it's really hard to just accept that he took the money from Shadowmoon Martial Arts School and then immediately turned to Ironclad Martial Arts School.

Besides this, Xu Ning had another ulterior motive.

Since the Mighty Iron Martial Arts School is willing to come to him, other martial arts schools, or even other martial arts organizations, may also come to him.

They might offer an even higher price then.

In fact, if Shadowmoon Martial Arts School knew that someone was trying to poach them, they would raise their monthly salary.

In any case, agreeing now would definitely not be a wise choice.

"Vice Curator Xu..."

The man in the tight-fitting clothes still wouldn't give up, but Xu Ning had no intention of arguing with him anymore.

After saying goodbye to the man, Xu Ning went straight to browse the shops.

To test which substance was more conducive to the Thousand Source Worm expelling high-quality spiritual energy, Xu Ning bought a bunch of minerals and spiritual herbs.

Although these minerals and medicinal herbs were not high-grade, they cost Xu Ning nearly ten taels of gold because there were dozens of varieties.

In addition, Xu Ning used the remaining twenty taels of gold to purchase high-quality, cost-effective medicinal herbs.

According to Xu Ning's estimate when he bought it, the elixir he purchased for twenty taels of gold could provide him with at least 25 units of energy.

On his way back to Shadowmoon Martial Arts School after buying his things, Xu Ning was stopped again.

Other martial arts schools that came to poach talent wanted to have a chat with Xu Ning.

However, Xu Ning still refused.

There's no rush to do this now. Even if you switch jobs later, you should still compare prices from several options.

Xu Ning returned to her room.

After placing the items, Xu Ning took out the Thousand Source Worm from the hidden clasp on his belt and placed it on the table.

Xu Ning is now very concerned about these Thousand Source Worms, so he always carries them with him.

Thousand-Source Insects are already precious, and this particular Thousand-Source Insect seems to be even more extraordinary than others.

Protecting it is the only way to truly protect your most stable source of energy.

"Look, of all these things, which one do you actually like to eat...?"

Xu Ning poked the belly of the plump white worm, then brought a piece of emerald green fluorescent ore next to it.

After sensing the emerald green fluorescent ore, the plump white worm began to wriggle, and after getting close to the surface of the emerald green ore, it kept rubbing against it.

But not long after, the plump white worm came off the surface of the ore.

Clearly, the plump white worm was not interested in the glowing emerald-green ore.

However, Xu Ning was not discouraged and continued to probe.

Nearly an hour passed, and Xu Ning finally tested all the minerals and medicinal herbs in front of the plump white worm.

Based on the results, Xu Ning drew a conclusion.

This plump white worm had absolutely no interest in medicinal herbs, but it had the desire to eat four kinds of minerals.

"Next, let the Thousand Source Worm consume each of these four types of ore to see which one best promotes the production of high-quality spiritual energy crystals..."

Xu Ning was making plans in her mind.

After the test, Xu Ning placed a piece of pure white ore and the Thousand Source Worm into the hidden compartment he was wearing.

He then began to absorb the energy from the elixir.

Soon, Xu Ning had absorbed all the spiritual herbs.

Even those spiritual herbs that the Thousand Source Worms disliked, Xu Ning did not waste.

This provided Xu Ning with a total of 31 units of energy.

Adding the previous 14 units of energy, Xu Ning's remaining energy reached 45 units.

45 units of energy is not much for Xu Ning now.

To advance from the seventh level of the Mortal Realm, the Mind Realm, to the eighth level, the Intention Realm, Xu Ning needs 200 units of energy.

Although 200 units seems daunting, considering Xu Ning's highly efficient resource acquisition capabilities, it would only take a few months to accumulate 200 units.

Advancing from the Mind Realm to the Intent Realm only takes a few months, something most martial artists in the world wouldn't even dare to dream of.

"Compared to Kangyun County, Chunlin County offers significantly more opportunities and resources..."

At this moment, Xu Ning had also come to realize how much the size of the martial arts stage affected martial artists.

In places where martial arts are more developed, martial artists have more opportunities and resources; in places where martial arts are less developed, martial artists have fewer ways to acquire resources.

"If I had been directly and smoothly brought into the Source Sect back then, my path to advancement would probably have been much smoother..."

Xu Ning felt rather regretful.

However, Xu Ning quickly adjusted his mood and began to deal with the residue of the spiritual herbs.

Just as Xu Ning finished cleaning up the remnants of the spiritual herbs, he suddenly heard someone shouting outside.

"The owner is back! Someone come quick!"

There was anxiety in that voice.

Thank you, Brother Li Fupan, for the generous donation!

(End of this chapter)