Chapter 1122: Chapter 1122

After returning home, Du You rested for two days and then checked the problem with the number of Crystal Coins he had on hand.

"What’s going on? Why aren’t there enough black Crystal Coins? Haven’t I already made extensive purchases?"

Lin Yucha spoke up, "I’ll go and ask. Li Minglu is in charge of this matter." Soon, Lin Yucha had connected with Li Minglu’s communication, and given Lin Yucha’s standing, Lin Minglu certainly did not dare to delay.

Although the two sisters were ostensibly Du You’s slaves, their relationship was actually very close, making them both valuable assistants and favored figures by Du You’s side. In the absence of a female master, their status was akin to that of a mistress.

"Li Minglu will be here soon. We can ask him in person then," she said.

It wasn’t long before Li Minglu arrived, accompanied by Li Mengyao, while Xi Qianxue was busy with something else.

"Why did you come too? Aren’t you busy with something?" Du You remembered that Li Mengyao and Xi Qianxue were always striving to improve themselves and usually did not have much free time.

"I was about to leave, but when I heard you were troubled by some issues, I decided to come," she replied.

Li Mengyao made herself at home, sitting down and taking out her favorite drink to sip on. On the other hand, Li Minglu did not sit down without permission from Du You.

Du You gestured for him to sit and then said, "The main issue is due to some unexpected circumstances. One of my territories is advancing very quickly, and it might not be long before it reaches tier six. However, I lack the black Crystal Coins needed for the upgrade."

During this time, Li Minglu had been continuously purchasing black Crystal Coins, but the results were poor. To date, he had only managed to acquire a few thousand sparse black Crystal Coins, nowhere near the ten thousand mark. It was known that upgrading a territory’s level required a hundred thousand Crystal Coins of a higher tier—a daunting prospect.

Du You finally understood why others’ territories took so long to level up and sometimes couldn’t level up at all. Experience was a minor issue; the real problem was the Crystal Coins.

No wonder many people only upgraded their territories after first advancing to a higher level themselves. That made sense now.

"Black Crystal Coins are difficult to collect. Actually, Crystal Coins from tier four and above are not easy to collect, as they have too many uses and rarely come up for sale. When you upgraded from tier four to tier five, it was you who had prepared the Crystal Coins," said Li Minglu.

Hearing this, Du You nodded. Indeed, before he had achieved high levels, he could fight or complete tasks beyond his level, which naturally earned him higher-tier Crystal Coins.

Earning high-tier equipment this way, and selling it off could net a significant sum, but he had not anticipated that directly purchasing Crystal Coins would prove so difficult.

"Can’t we just raise the price? Usually, the exchange rate among Crystal Coins is only one to a hundred. Can’t we increase it by two or three times?" Du You asked with a frown.

"While it’s possible, the available amounts are still too small, and even if we managed to gather ten thousand black Crystal Coins, our company’s reserve funds would be insufficient. At this rate, it might take several years, which is actually very rapid. Other companies need decades, even centuries, to advance to tier six," said Li Minglu.

"I know, but it’s still hard to accept. Isn’t there an easier way?"

"There is an easier method, but it’s quite difficult to accomplish," Li Mengyao suddenly spoke up.

Du You’s eyes lit up: "Do you have a good solution?" Although Li Mengyao’s strength wasn’t as great as his, her noble birth meant she knew many things he didn’t.

That was the advantage of coming from a prominent family: a perspective that ordinary people couldn’t match.

Frowning, Li Mengyao said, "I’ve heard of one method, which involves a special mode in the Arena World. It’s said that making a wish in the Arena World can grant some special items, but you have to overcome a challenge to receive them. These challenges are extremely difficult and offer no additional rewards. It’s even possible to perish if one is not careful."

"Wishing for some Crystal Coins shouldn’t be a problem, right?" Du You asked tentatively. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱

"No, directly wishing for Crystal Coins is not possible. The items eligible for wishes are only special items. The essence of Crystal Coins is the power of the world, and no world would freely offer its power as a reward," she responded.

"If we can’t wish for Crystal Coins, what should we wish for? The lack of these Coins is precisely our issue," Lin Yushi couldn’t help interjecting.

Li Mengyao glanced at Lin Yushi, a slight hint of jealousy in her look, but she continued composedly: "We need a special building, the Crystal Coin Forge. With it, there would be no issue."

"A Crystal Coin Forge? What is that? Does it forge items from Crystal Coins?"

"No, the Crystal Coin Forge is a very rare attachment for a Lord’s Mansion, capable of forging lower-tier Crystal Coins into higher-tier ones. Forces that secured a Crystal Coin Forge early on have now grown into major powers. This forge could make upgrading a territory’s level much easier, though they rarely sell the Crystal Coins."

Indeed, why would major powers lacking neither resources nor money sell Crystal Coins? An influx of Crystal Coins into the market could easily disrupt it and inadvertently foster many competitors, a loss outweighing the gains.

"That’s a good idea. Let’s go with that. However, I don’t have a ticket for the Arena,"

Last time, Du You had obtained it while in the academy, prepared for advancing his fourth-tier profession. He hadn’t closely examined that world then and thought it was only for competitive matches.

"I’ll take care of the ticket, it’s not too troublesome," said Li Mengyao nonchalantly.

Seeing Li Mengyao’s casual demeanor, Du You smiled slightly, "Thank you then." After all, the tickets were controlled by the Asia Alliance, and obtaining them was hardly easy—a fact well-known to Du You.

"No need to thank me. The company’s development benefits me too," Li Mengyao’s cheeks flushed slightly as she pretended to be indifferent. Such behavior was quite rare for Li Mengyao.

The two sisters covered their mouths, trying hard not to laugh. "Alright, alright. I’ll go find one for you. You also prepare well these next few days. Although you’re strong, such a task is truly dangerous. If you feel unable to get through it, don’t push yourself. Just give up and we’ll think of another way," said Li Mengyao with some concern.