Chapter 15: Plunder

Only those who have awakened their spiritual power and successfully gambled for three or more Level 3 or higher Bifei stones can present them to the Contractual Master Guild to be issued an Energy Disciple Certificate. Only with this certificate are they eligible to study at the Contractual Master Academy.

If an Awakened can use their spiritual power to extract three bottles of energy liquid from the Bifei stones, the Guild will issue a Level 1 Energy Contractual Master Certificate. An Energy Disciple is only one step away from becoming a Contractual Master, yet the difference in their social status is as vast as heaven and earth.

Luo Yan’s spiritual power was awakened postnatally, so it was impossible for her to step into the ranks of Contractual Masters in a single leap. She first had to become an Energy Disciple and then undergo continuous training and experience to become an Energy Contractual Master.

Luo Yan needed Bifei stones of Grade 3 or higher. The fact that she wouldn't gamble for them herself but wanted this one meant she clearly wanted something for nothing; perhaps the other two Bifei stones weren't even her own winnings.

The only reason Luo Yan dared to act this way was that Contractual Masters were far too rare. The Empire was relatively lenient with the primary assessment for those who had awakened Soul Source Power and spiritual power, making it easier to obtain a Disciple Certificate, but obtaining a Master Certificate required true skill.

Luo Yan desperately needed one last high-grade Level 3 Bifei stone, but Luo Bi refused to give it to her. She didn't offer any excuses; she simply said three words: "I won't sell." She wouldn't sell it to her, period.

"What did you say? I am currently the only person in the Luo family to have awakened spiritual power. It's just one Bifei stone, and you actually expect me to buy it?" Luo Yan snapped, her voice rising in anger.

"You want me to give it to you for free? You certainly have a lot of nerve dreaming in broad daylight." Luo Bi had always thought this girl looked clever but had a brain that didn't quite work; today, she finally saw proof. "Forget about not wanting to use Interstellar Credits to buy it—even if you wanted to buy it, I wouldn't sell it to you."

"What kind of sister are you?" Luo Yan turned to Luo Jun for help. "Brother, look at her!"

Luo Jun took a step forward. "A-Bi, you aren't young anymore; you should be sensible. You should know very well what it means for our Luo family to have a noble Contractual Master awaken. Xiao Yan is younger than you and lacks sense. For my sake, don't argue with her. Hand over the Red Bifei stone."

Luo Bi's expression changed instantly. Even the usually well-mannered Luo Jun was being unreasonable.

"A-Jun, the Red Bifei stone was gambled for by our A-Bi. If Xiao Yan wants one, let her gamble for it herself. Hasn't she awakened her spiritual power? Gambling for stones shouldn't be difficult for her." Guan Zhuting stepped in front of Luo Bi, blocking the aggressive Luo Jun.

"This is no place for you to speak." Luo Yan lifted her chin arrogantly. As an outsider, what right did she have to interfere in the Luo family's affairs?

This time, it was Guan Zhuting's turn to lose her temper. "Xiao Yan, is this how you were raised?"

Luo Jun's face darkened. "It is not your place to comment on whether my sister has manners or not."

Luo Bi glanced at Wen Yao, who had been standing by as a bystander. In this world, might made right. Although laws existed, incidents of killing for treasure were common. While Luo Jun might not dare to lay a hand on her, seizing the Red Bifei stone was certainly feasible.

Once the Red Bifei stone fell into Luo Jun's hands, it would be difficult to get it back later.

The consequences of continued deadlock were predictable. Luo Bi's mind raced as she asked, "This Red Bifei stone in my hand wasn't gambled for by Luo Yan after all. Even if I give it to her, can it even be counted as hers for the assessment?"

Wen Yao answered on behalf of Luo Jun, "That is easily solved. As long as you remain silent, there will be no problem registering the Red Bifei stone under Xiao Yan's name."

"If you agree to register it under my name, my brother can give you a million Interstellar Credits as payment," Luo Yan added immediately.

(End of Chapter)