Chapter 297
Some distance between them, Cain walked up to Milton and quietly said, “Can you sell me that stuff? I’ll pay double the price.”
Whether he used it himself or gave it to Sienna later, having that item would help; he believed it would improve his luck. He was willing to pay a high price for it.
Milton was speechless. He gave Cain a cold look. “Not for sale.” Cain had been so rude to Phoebe, so Milton couldn’t be bothered to entertain him. If he was unlucky, he deserved it. He shouldn’t expect to use these good items to counter his bad luck.
Cain frowned. “Then name your price?”
Milton frowned at him. “No matter how much you offer, I’m not selling.” He had bought it as a protective gift for his father. That was why he had spent all his savings on it. Then, after hearing Phoebe say that it was best to keep it on at all times, there was no way he’d sell it to anyone. Especially someone like Cain, who had treated Phoebe so poorly.
Milton added seriously, “I’d rather throw it away than sell it to you.”
Cain was stunned, wondering what he had done to deserve this. Everyone who was close to Phoebe seemed to be against him. He hadn’t even done anything to Phoebe.
Sin pouted. “Fine, if you won’t sell, so be it.” Although he felt regretful, there was nothing he could do about it.
Meanwhile, Phoebe had managed to find a sapphire ring filled with auspicious energy. She also found a set of saber coins, radiating a strong aura of evil energy. In the future, it could be used in combination with a seal to achieve twice the result with half the effort. Everyone who was close to Phoebe had benefited from her help in finding things. Although they weren’t as lucky as Milton, they still managed to find some good items.
Seeing this, Cain turned to Jamar and said, “Why don’t you let her take a look for you too! You could find a few good things to take home. Or you could ask her to sell you that sapphire ring.” If Jamar could find something as good as what Milton did, or buy it directly from Phoebe, Cain could borrow it.
Jamar glanced at him and said with a resigned expression, “I have a lot more self-awareness than you.” Phoebe would definitely never help him pick anything out or sell it to him. There was no point even thinking about it, let alone trying.
“Want to find something or get Phoebe’s ring, you go for it yourself. Don’t think you can use me as a raft.” After being brothers for so many years, he could clearly see his younger brother’s intentions. It was clear that after spending so much time with Sienna, Cain had picked up some of her tricks.
Cain rolled his eye. “She doesn’t even bother with you, so why is she going to bother with me?”
Jamar, frustrated with him, suggested, “Why not ask Master Flynn for help?”
Cain quickly had a thought. “That’s actually a good idea.” So he stepped forward, walking to Kaylan’s side. “Master Flynn, could you help us out and take a look as well?”
Kaylan coldly glanced at him. “Are we that familiar?” The implication was clear. They were not even close, yet Cain dared ask him for help.
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Cain was taken aback. He wondered why all of them were so arrogant.
“I wouldn’t ask you to look for free. I’ll give you a reward if you can find something that can weaken bad luck.” He awkwardly replied.
Raylan raised an eyebrow. “Do I look like someone who needs that little reward?” He then decisively rejected, “Don’t bother me.”
Cain felt incredibly frustrated, but he didn’t dare provoke someone like Raylan, a master of horoscopes. Cain could only say, “Fine, I won’t buy it then.”
After Raylan walked a little further ahead, Jamar walked over to Cain’s side. “Cain, have you noticed something?” Jamar asked.
Cain was confused. “What is it?”
Jamar replied, “Your social skills are terrible. If you keep acting like this, no one will bother with you anymore.”
Cain replied with a dark expression, “How am I acting?”
Jamar responded, “You figure it out.”
Cain muttered inwardly, Figure out what? I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong.
It was curious that, despite all being guests on the same variety show, these people couldn’t get along and instead played the game of isolation. The group reached the end of the street, having found no more good items with auspicious energy.
Phoebe stood by the wall at the street’s end, examining several ancient paintings hanging on it. The stall owner at the end of the street was an elderly man with graying hair. Seeing Phoebe lost in thought while looking at the paintings on the wall, the elderly man smiled and spoke, “What do you think of these paintings?”
Phoebe snapped back to her senses and replied, “The paintings are excellent, the technique is top-notch, and they’re very vivid. They also carry a certain charm.”
The elderly man chuckled, “Of course, Master Flynn’s paintings are unparalleled.”
Phoebe was taken aback. “These were painted by Master Flynn?”
The elderly man nodded, his tone filled with a hint of reverence, “Yes, these are Master Flynn’s works. For those with the right opportunity, other horoscope masters might see them and even gain insights that could help improve their abilities.”
Phoebe stepped closer and examined the paintings carefully. After a moment, she turned to the elderly man and said, “These paintings seem to be quite old.”
The elderly man was momentarily taken aback, then smiled and replied, “These are Master Flynn’s works from his early years. I’ve heard that the paper used for these paintings has been preserved for hundreds of years, which is why they seem to have such an antique feel.”
Phoebe nodded, “I see, that explains it.” She continued, “If you hadn’t told me, I would have thought these paintings were at least a hundred years old.”
The elderly man smiled, “It’s the paper that’s aged, so it’s understandable that you might think that.”
Phoebe smiled as well, “That makes sense.” Her gaze fell on a painting of an ancient city nestled among mountains. Gradually, she entered a very profound state. It felt as though she were standing between the clouds, looking down on the world below, with a sense of pride and solitude.
Suddenly, a clear voice reached her ear, “Are you looking at my painting?”
“Yes, your painting skills are amazing. I was completely immersed in it.” Phoebe snapped back to reality and turned her head to look at Raylan.
She had been stuck at the bottleneck between the innate and Ascendance Realm, but after observing the painting, she felt a shift. Just due more opportunity, and she could break through to the highest realm of a horoscope master. This realization made her even more in awe of Raylan’s abilities.
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This time, she confirmed in her heart that he had definitely reached the Ascendance Realm. He might even be just one step away from reaching the perfection of the Ascendance Realm. The Ascendance Realms had three stages: entry, later stage, and perfection. With each level crossed, not only did one’s power increase dramatically, but their lifespan also extended significantly. After reaching perfection, there was even a legend that one could attain immortality. However, having experienced a small world based on universal horoscope and metaphysics, Phoebe knew that after reaching the perfection of the Ascendance Realm, immortality was an exaggeration. But with proper maintenance, living for several hundred years was definitely not a problem. In fact, as long as one entered the Ascendance Realm, that was already a huge step forward. As long as one wasn’t injured or hadn’t been affected by the natural law, living for three hundred years would be easy.
Phoebe smiled and asked, “With your strength, are you already surpassing your master and even beyond him?”
Raylan smiled, “We haven’t sparred, so it’s hard to say.” Phoebe knew he was avoiding her question, so she didn’t press further. She smiled and said, “When we spar in the future, you’ll have to give me plenty of guidance.”
Raylan nodded, “No problem.” He asked, “Do you want to continue shopping?”
Phoebe replied, “No, I think that’s enough for today.”
Raylan Flynn smiled, “How about taking another look? Maybe there will be a surprise.”
Phoebe shook her head, “No need, I’ve gained enough today. It’s better not to be too greedy.” That set of saber coins was a rare find, and she especially liked it. Additionally, she had found the ring with auspicious energy, so she felt that today’s visit to the night market had already been rewarding enough. As for any potential surprises, she didn’t need any more. It might even be something shocking, after all.