Chapter 118: Chapter 89: Super-tier Breathing Technique

Pretty lucky.

’Got matched with a quality trading partner at random.’

’This is the great thing about trading with Extraterritorial Life.’

Sometimes, an item that’s incredibly valuable in your own plane is quite common in another. This allows you to trade for something exceptionally precious to you at an extremely low price.

Of course, situations like this are quite rare.

Generally speaking, planes with an Eye of the World like the Dark Well are usually not too secluded; they typically have dealings with other planes.

Over time, the prices of items on that plane naturally align with the Multiverse, trending toward a normal rate. Finding another steal becomes basically impossible.

In this case, Pei Ze guessed that Tining had likely traded with Extraterritorial Life very rarely, which was why she had no clear concept of item values.

On the other hand, judging from her recent behavior, she—or her clan—was likely in desperate need of Moonlight Orchids and Falling Star Flowers, which explained her impatience.

These two factors combined created an opening for Pei Ze to exploit.

However, Pei Ze felt he was already being quite fair.

If someone more ruthless had come along, they could have exploited the Half Deer Maiden’s inexperience and bargained her items down to dirt-cheap prices.

Of course, Pei Ze didn’t completely trust Tining.

It was also possible that the Half Deer Maiden was a superb actress. Her recent performance might have just been an act to lower his guard, setting him up to be ruthlessly scammed during the actual trade.

Such cases weren’t uncommon.

Many apprentices had been scammed by Extraterritorial Life; some had even been tricked out of their entire fortunes.

No matter the world, there’s never a shortage of scams.

’With the rules of the Eye of the World for protection, as long as I’m careful during the trade, I shouldn’t have to worry about getting scammed.’

Pei Ze glanced at the Dark Well, then turned and left.

’The trial is tomorrow. It’s too late to make another trade now.’

’I’ll come back after the trial is over.’

Back in the underground hall, Fan He was still waiting for him where he’d left him.

Seeing Pei Ze emerge, he asked with a chuckle, "How’d it go?"

"Not bad," Pei Ze said with a slight smile. "I’ve arranged for the next trade. I need to go back and prepare before coming again."

"Sounds like it went smoothly."

Fan He smiled, not prying for details, and left the underground hall with Pei Ze.

After leaving the General Affairs Department, Pei Ze headed for Medicine Garden No. 8.

Unsurprisingly, Yin Xue was in her lab, as always.

When she saw Pei Ze arrive, a gentle smile graced her face.

"I was just about to look for you, Junior."

"I’ve finished collecting the breathing techniques you asked me to find. They’re all in here."

Yin Xue pointed to a box of books on the table beside her.

"Thank you, Senior."

A delighted expression appeared on Pei Ze’s face. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He had thought it would take Yin Xue a while to gather the breathing techniques. He didn’t expect her to be so efficient, finishing in less than half a month.

Besides, judging by the number of books, it looked like she had collected quite a few of them.

Clearly, Yin Xue had taken this matter to heart.

"By the way, Senior, there’s something else I need to ask you about," Pei Ze said.

Yin Xue smiled. "What is it?"

"Do you know about the Ancient Tree Deer Spirit?"

"A little." Yin Xue nodded slightly, looking somewhat surprised. "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Pei Ze didn’t hide anything and told her about Tining.

After he finished, Yin Xue’s brow furrowed slightly. She mulled it over for a long moment before speaking slowly, "I only know about the Ancient Tree Deer Spirit because I happened to overhear a family elder mention them once."

"They say the Ancient Tree Deer Spirit has the bloodline of ancient beings. They’re born with an extremely high affinity for the earth element and a powerful Plant Manipulation Ability. They’re also social creatures."

’Social creatures?’

Pei Ze froze for a second as an image of many Tinings standing together flashed through his mind.

’That image was just too tempting!’

Seemingly reading something from his expression, Yin Xue shot him a playful, reproachful glare and explained, "It’s not what you’re thinking. In a clan of Ancient Tree Deer Spirits, only the most powerful chieftain is half-human and half-deer. The rest of the clan are only in beast form and look pretty much like ordinary elk."

Realization dawned on Pei Ze. He coughed and gestured for Yin Xue to continue.

"Besides absorbing elements for sustenance, the favorite food of the Ancient Tree Deer Spirit is plants rich in Magic Power, especially Moonlight Orchids and Falling Star Flowers."

"However, the Ancient Forest Plane is said to be filled with Magical Creatures, and territorial disputes are extremely fierce. The Ancient Tree Deer Spirit clan you met probably just survived a brutal battle to defend their territory. They must have killed a large number of Magical Creatures, which is why they can offer so much in trade."

Pei Ze nodded, lost in thought.

’If that’s the case, Tining’s desperate need for so many Moonlight Orchids and Falling Star Flowers is probably to heal her clan’s wounds.’

Most Magical Creatures can accelerate their healing by eating.

"Ancient Tree Deer Spirits are usually quite straightforward and simple-minded. Her desire to trade with you should be genuine," Yin Xue concluded with a smile.

Pei Ze’s eyes lit up.

’Looks like my luck is really holding out this time.’

...

By the time he returned to his apartment, Wuyu had already come back from hunting.

Pei Ze focused his senses to check and found that the number of Fog Crows within Wuyu had broken the four-thousand mark, reaching over forty-two hundred.

"Good. Don’t go out tonight. Get some rest."

Pei Ze smiled and stroked Wuyu’s head. The creature gently pecked his palm in a show of affection.

Just then, he felt a pair of eyes on him. Turning his head, he found Xiaoyi staring at him, her little mouth pouted so far out you could almost hang a teapot from it.

Pei Ze couldn’t help but laugh. He thought about how the little one had helped him concoct plenty of potions recently, so he reached out with a broad smile and patted her head. The little one’s pout instantly vanished, replaced by a fit of giggles.