Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level? - [Vol. 6] Chapter 71

[Vol. 6] Chapter 71: So You Really Are Yunmeng

Although Violet acted convincingly in front of Shen Qi, anyone who had spent some time with her and understood her better, like Ling Feng and the others, could easily tell she wasn’t actually an [Immortal Envoy].

After briefly explaining where the card came from and mentioning that a similar “Spirit Veil Merchant Guild” existed on another continent, Ling Feng and the others were intrigued but didn’t press further. They shifted their focus back to their original goal.

Violet quickly put the matter behind her and turned her attention to the surroundings of the Merchant Guild.

When she had been in the Holy Empire, she had visited the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild, founded by Haomiao Yimeng, more than once. Even though it was separated by a vast ocean and possibly different worlds, the style of decoration and sales methods here were strangely similar. This gave Violet a faint sense of familiarity, as though she were home.

However, the real difference seemed to lie in the types of “rare treasures” displayed here.

Soon, the four of them stopped in front of a display case. It wasn’t because the items inside were particularly special, but because one of the exhibits seemed oddly familiar to Violet, which made her stop and take a closer look.

Inside the crystal case was a pearly white orb, preserved in some way that adjusted the internal temperature, and cushioned by a soft cotton pad.

There was no doubt about it. It was an egg.

“Wow… what kind of egg would cost 10 million gold coins? That’s ridiculously expensive!” Violet couldn’t help but comment.

She vaguely remembered that in the Azure Sky Kingdom, during an auction on Spryce Island, there had been a dragon egg that would definitely hatch into a half-blooded Earth Dragon. It was the final auction item and had been sold for 20 million gold coins.

And the gold coin value in Azure Sky Kingdom wasn’t equivalent to the gold currency in the Ancient Spirit Realm. The other continent was far more vast, with rich resources and minerals, so the purchasing power of rare metals would naturally be much lower.

Although there wasn’t an exact exchange rate, the listed price of the egg was likely much higher than the final bid price in the auction Violet remembered.

Could it be… that this was the egg of a pet that could surpass the usual levels once it matured? But if that were true, how could it be casually put up for sale like this?

Before Violet could dwell on her confusion for too long, a young woman in a cheongsam, responsible for sales and customer service, noticed their interest and approached them with a professional smile. She softly explained,

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a Yunmeng egg.”

“Yunmeng is an ancient mystical beast, with a lineage that has lasted for thousands of years. It’s very different from most of the common spirit pets today. Over time, the Yunmeng species has become incredibly rare. Even in our Xiangshou County and near the Cangyun Mountain, it’s almost impossible to find any signs of these creatures anymore.”

After waiting a moment and seeing that the group wasn’t responding, the saleswoman continued with enthusiasm.

“Although the Yunmeng isn’t a particularly powerful mystical beast, it has a gentle temperament and is very perceptive, especially with music. It has many unique abilities related to the mind and sound. If properly trained, it can be a valuable companion both in combat and everyday life.”

“To be honest, the price of ten million gold coins is already a bargain. This Yunmeng egg is special. It’s about to hatch, and in order to properly raise it as a pet, it must see its master immediately upon hatching.”

“Yunmeng is extremely loyal. Once it has chosen a master, it will only have one companion for life. The same goes for the owner. Because of the urgency, the Chamber had no choice but to sell it at this low price.”

“You’re fortunate to have come at just the right time. This egg was only just available yesterday. In normal circumstances, or in places farther from Cangyun Mountain, the price of this egg could easily be several times higher.”

“…………?”

After firing off this rapid series of selling points and implying urgency, the saleswoman still received no immediate reaction from the group. With a frustrated sigh, she added a little extra flair to her pitch, offering a “special package deal” to make the offer even more tempting.

“You’re really lucky!” the saleswoman exclaimed. “Our Chamber is running a promotion right now. If you buy the egg now, you’ll get a 10% discount, along with a free exclusive Yunmeng full-stage training guide, a complete set of incubation equipment, and ten Pet Raising Pills. These will help your spirit pet skip the most vulnerable newborn stage and be ready for contract bonding…”

“Stop, stop, stop!!”

Seeing the saleswoman getting more and more carried away, with no sign of stopping, Violet couldn’t take it anymore. She quickly raised her hand to interrupt.

“You said this mystical beast is called Yunmeng? Is Yunmeng its actual name?”

“Yes, that’s right. Is there anything else you’d like to ask? If you’re interested, we can provide you with a more detailed manual on Yunmeng to help you better understand its traits.”

Violet, avoiding the saleswoman’s overly eager gaze, muttered to herself as she turned her eyes away.

“[Cloud Dream Zither](Yunmeng Zither), Yunmeng… No wonder…”

She glanced at the cute Yunmeng beast below the egg, which looked like a fluffy, chubby bunny, and smiled, shaking her head. Then, with a warm tone, she addressed the saleswoman, who looked a little disappointed.

“Thank you for the introduction, but we’ll look around a bit more before making a decision.”

“Okay… if you do decide to buy the Yunmeng egg, please come find me for the paperwork!”

“Sure, definitely.”

Once they finally walked away from the enthusiastic saleswoman and she had moved out of earshot, Ling Feng, who had been quietly observing, spoke up.

“If Violet is interested in Yunmeng, it might be worth getting. It should suit you well.”

“As for the gold coins, with that card, it won’t be a problem. If not, I can lend you some. Yunmeng is an ancient mystical beast, from the same era as creatures like the Qilin. It’s extremely rare nowadays, so chances like this don’t come often.”

But Violet just smiled and shook her head.

“Forget it. I already have more than one pet, and taking care of too many can be troublesome. It’s better to let this little guy wait for a more suitable owner. Unless one of you is interested?”

Murong Yun and Bai’er both shook their heads, and Ling Feng helplessly added, “Yunmeng is a creature of music, only those with extraordinary musical talent can tame it. It doesn’t match with us.”

“Well, well, since you’re not interested in raising it, let’s go,” Violet said, and after a brief exchange, the four of them continued walking through the Chamber, looking around as they went.

As a branch of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild located at the foot of Cangyun Mountain and in the Ji Province, this place naturally sold many rare treasures related to spirit pets, besides the direct offerings of younglings and spirit eggs.

For instance, there were various consumable spirit medicines and pills to help spirit pets grow, as well as special auxiliary treasures made specifically for spirit pets. The range was vast, and the prices were absurdly high, with many items even surpassing the price of the Yunmeng egg.

But honestly, this was the true feel of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild.

Of course, Murong Yun didn’t bring them here to waste money on luxuries. Though those items were indeed valuable, for someone like Murong Yun, Ling Feng, and Bai’er, who already had a strong foundation and a mature battle system, raising a spirit pet from scratch didn’t really serve much purpose. And Violet certainly didn’t need to bother with that.

Moreover, as Ling Feng had said, the priestess didn’t have the money. At least, not enough to afford these ridiculously expensive items in the Ancient Spirit Realm. Bartering or searching for free items was too much of a hassle, so she might as well stick to a strategy of frugal adventuring.

After a while, the group finally reached the end of the Chamber’s corridor. Here, there were no more displays, only a square table with a banner hanging beside it that read “One-Eyed Diviner.” The table was covered with a cloth featuring the Yin-Yang fish design.

They could see a middle-aged man, wearing a black eye patch, lazily leaning back in a recliner behind the table. His legs were propped up, and he had a thin bamboo stick in his mouth, seemingly taking a nap.

This scene was in stark contrast to the sophisticated and classical style of the rest of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild. It looked more like a shady street stall from the world of con artists, giving off a vibe of unreliability.

However, the fact that he was openly present here, in the innermost part of the Chamber, spoke volumes. It seemed that this was the “One-Eyed Diviner” that Murong Yun had been looking for.