Candlefire City.
In a black market, Bai Zi An and Qiao Gu Bai stood in front of a small stall.
At this time, Bai Zi An's eyes gleamed slightly as he quietly looked at a golden, rhombus-shaped crystal stone on the stall.
To be honest, this rhombus-shaped crystal stone had a high degree of similarity to the Candlefire Spider Core he had obtained before, but the color was different.
Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that this was the core of some kind of spirit beast.
The only difference was that this core was broken.
One corner had a very obvious crack, almost no energy fluctuations.
It was clearly a defective product.
Spirit Beast Core.
This was a good thing, containing the original skill imprints of the spirit beast.
If you were lucky, you might be able to have a spirit beast of the same type learn the skills mastered by the core's owner during their lifetime.
To give a simple example, the mutated Candlefire Spider leader that Bai Zi An had previously killed had a blue skill called "Melting Spider Silk".
If Bai Zi An gave the mutated Candlefire Spider leader's core to a fire-type spirit beast, it might be possible for it to learn this skill.
This was considered one method of spirit beast skill learning.
However, this only applied to complete cores.
Once a core was damaged, the possibility of comprehending the skill was extremely low.
For this reason, the value of a damaged core would decrease significantly.
This was also the reason why previous customers didn't even bother looking at this golden core.
Because this golden core was indeed a damaged core.
However, Bai Zi An was staring intently at this damaged core.
Because of his [Heavenly Revelation Eye] talent, Bai Zi An received a heavenly revelation.
[Crimson Flame Sparrow Core: Junior Monarch-level spirit beast, Crimson Flame Sparrow's core, due to being around for too long and the core being damaged, its source has been severely depleted.]
[Remaining Skill Imprint: Extraterrestrial Blazing Fire (Purple)]
"A Monarch-level spirit beast's core, and the remaining skill imprint is actually a purple skill, this is truly rare."
"There's actually such a treasure in the black market of a small subsidiary city!"
"Qiao Gu Bai's luck really did play a role."
Bai Zi An muttered in his heart, a hint of shock in his eyes.
He didn't expect that the source of this damaged core was actually the core of a Monarch-level spirit beast!
Having Qiao Gu Bai lead the way was truly the right decision.
Her astonishing luck really could bring special gains.
This was what Bai Zi An had said before, talent needed to be used properly, you couldn't just look at its negative side.
The more unique the talent, the greater the value it brought.
These past few times were the best proof of that.
As long as you used the right methods, you could make Qiao Gu Bai's special talent play a huge role.
Of course, that was a matter for the future.
Bai Zi An's current focus was on this golden core.
"Such a treasure, I absolutely can't miss it."
Bai Zi An muttered in his heart.
Although Bai Zi An didn't have a fire-type spirit beast.
And this core was also a damaged one.
However, the remaining core of a Monarch-level spirit beast, containing a purple skill, was truly too precious.
If he didn't get his hands on this level of treasure, Bai Zi An would be heartbroken.
Not to mention, just the fact that the owner of this core was a Monarch-level spirit beast made it an excellent treasure.
Even though this core was damaged, it still had extraordinary value.
Thinking of this, Bai Zi An had already made a decision.
"You have a good eye, young man. This core is a top-notch treasure."
"This is an heirloom of my family."
"Back then, my great-great-great-great-grandfather was adventuring in Candlefire Mountain, and he saw a divine bird with red light, entwined with divine flames, landing on the volcano in Candlefire Mountain."
"This core was left behind by that divine bird."
"Not to mention, that was at least a Diamond-level spirit beast."
"If you're interested, I'll be willing to part with it, for only nine hundred million Nine Provinces Coins."
The stall owner seemed to see Bai Zi An's interest, and quickly spoke to him, constantly recommending it.
To this, Bai Zi An was a little speechless.
Diamond-level spirit beast, this owner was clearly making things up, talking nonsense.
Bai Zi An was certain that the owner didn't even know the origin of this broken core.
As for the price the stall owner mentioned, he was also just talking nonsense. Diamond-level spirit beast cores didn't cost a few hundred million Nine Provinces Coins.
However, the owner did say a few things right.
That was, the divine bird he mentioned was the Crimson Flame Sparrow.
It seemed that his great-great-great-great-grandfather was truly lucky to have obtained this core by chance.
"Boss, do you think I look like a fool?"
"This core is broken, and it doesn't even have a bit of energy fluctuations, even if you buy it, it's just a decoration at best."
"I just think it looks good and want to take it home for decoration."
"Let's be fair, if you're willing, then take a small loss, sell it to me for nine thousand Nine Provinces Coins."
Bai Zi An smiled, looking at the stall owner.
Although he was determined to get the Crimson Flame Sparrow core.
But that didn't mean he would be a fool.
So, Bai Zi An directly gave a very low price.
To this, the stall owner froze instantly, looking at Bai Zi An with disbelief.
Holy cow.
Is this how you take a small loss, directly deducting a unit?
Could haggling be this ruthless?
He had offered nine hundred million, and Bai Zi An directly bargained it down to nine thousand.
Even the merchants of the Crimson Flame Trading League weren't as exaggerated as Bai Zi An.
The stall owner's face was completely green at this point.
"Ahem, your jokes are really funny."
"Let's both be sincere, how about nine hundred thousand."
The stall owner chuckled dryly, directly giving a more sincere price.
Because he really wanted to complete this deal.
This core had been in his hands for a long time.
It was rare for someone to be interested, he had to try to sell it.
However, Bai Zi An still shook his head directly.
Indicating that this broken core of unknown origin was not worth this price.
With no choice, the stall owner could only continue to lower the price.
Finally, after several rounds of haggling, the price was set at one hundred thousand.
"One hundred thousand Nine Provinces Coins, this is my bottom line. If you agree, then take it."
The stall owner said helplessly.
"Deal."
Bai Zi An smiled faintly, not continuing to bargain.
A Black Iron-level spirit beast's core was worth about one hundred thousand Nine Provinces Coins.
This was indeed the stall owner's bottom line.
So, Bai Zi An didn't continue to haggle.
At this point, the matter was basically settled.
As long as the transaction was complete, the Monarch-level spirit beast Crimson Flame Sparrow's core would be in Bai Zi An's hands.
However, just then, a change occurred.