Chapter 58: A Walking Supreme Spirit Stone

Chapter 58: The Ultimate Walking Spirit Stone

Watching the Illusion Cat wince in pain and revert to its original form, Qin Zhe couldn’t help but scrutinize it carefully.

The cat’s cage was engraved with a small confinement array—something he hadn’t noticed before.

Moreover, the Illusion Cat’s appearance matched exactly what he had seen online.

This one was relatively small, likely still a kitten.

He had to admit, the Illusion Cat’s natural form was quite captivating.

What stood out most was that this particular cat had heterochromatic eyes—one gray, one blue—set against its pure white fur, making it irresistibly striking.

Qin Zhe wasn’t a typical cat lover, but in his previous life, he’d always wanted to keep a Ragdoll cat. Unfortunately, financial constraints had kept him from acting on that desire.

Rubbing the storage ring on his hand, Qin Zhe hesitated before asking, “Boss, how many spirit stones for this cat?”

“It’s not about how many spirit stones,” the vendor replied. “I already told you, this cat has a difficult temperament. It’s scared off countless interested buyers. If you can earn its trust, the price is negotiable.”

He lifted the cage slightly and placed it forward. “Spirit beasts understand human nature; try communicating with it. Whether you use sweet words or threats, if after touching it you don’t experience any illusions, then we can talk price.”

“Just like that?” Qin Zhe raised an eyebrow.

Honestly, he wasn’t sure if he could truly gain the cat’s approval.

But the vendor’s main point was that if touching the Illusion Cat didn’t trigger hallucinations, that alone would be enough.

Thanks to his innate talent—a unity of body and spirit—Qin Zhe was immune to mental attacks and illusion arrays. What illusions could possibly affect him?

As for whether the cat would obey after purchase, Qin Zhe wasn’t worried in the slightest.

Cats were meant to be petted!

If you pampered it with good food and care, why would it not listen?

Still, in front of the vendor, he had to maintain appearances.

Looking down at the Illusion Cat curled up again in its cage, Qin Zhe thought for a moment, then, suppressing the sting of parting with his treasure, pulled out an ultimate spirit stone.

“Want to eat this?”

The vendor was stunned. He’d seen people try to win over the Illusion Cat with treats before, but never with such extravagance—an ultimate spirit stone right off the bat!

Sure enough, as Qin Zhe offered the spirit stone, the cat’s wariness faded, and its round eyes fixed intently on the precious gem.

Qin Zhe had experience feeding spirit beasts.

He’d once fed the Cold Moon Divine Hound to Liu Qingzhi and knew that spirit beasts, like cultivators, had a strong affinity for spiritual items.

Clearly, the Illusion Cat was tempted. Qin Zhe didn’t hesitate.

“Boss, loosen the array around the cage a bit. I want to feed it.”

“Are you sure?” The vendor hesitated.

The Illusion Cat was expensive—generally priced at ninety ultimate spirit stones.

Those with docile temperaments that were easier to tame could fetch up to a hundred.

This was no small sum.

One ultimate spirit stone could be exchanged for 100,000 Dragon Coins. Feeding and caring for a cat worth over nine million Dragon Coins was a considerable investment. Most people wouldn’t be so extravagant.

That’s why since its discovery, the Illusion Cat had earned the nickname “the walking ultimate spirit stone.”

To the vendor, Qin Zhe seemed wealthy; otherwise, how could he casually offer an ultimate spirit stone?

Seeing Qin Zhe intent on feeding the cat himself, the vendor was reluctant.

He hadn’t lied—this cat had been in his possession for a long time.

Many buyers had come, only to be scared off by the price or driven away by induced illusions.

Just maintaining and caring for the cat had already cost him a fortune.

Finally encountering a wealthy buyer, the vendor hoped for a smooth transaction.

After some thought, he tried to dissuade Qin Zhe gently.

“Young man, I can tell you’re sincere. How about this—if you can persuade it, I’ll give you a fifty percent discount?”

“Really?” Qin Zhe’s face brightened.

He knew the Illusion Cat was insanely expensive.

He hadn’t intended to spend all his savings on one cat and had planned to bargain.

But the vendor’s eagerness to sell now came with a hefty discount.

Glancing at the Illusion Cat, still fixated on the spirit stone, Qin Zhe casually drew fifty ultimate spirit stones from his storage ring.

“Boss, I’m straightforward. Here are fifty ultimate spirit stones. I want this cat. Don’t worry if I can’t earn its trust or not.”

The intense spiritual energy of fifty ultimate spirit stones struck the vendor with a dizzying blow, drawing the attention of passersby.

Even deep in the market, few things were worth paying with ultimate spirit stones, and such a lavish display was rare.

Wow!

Is this a big spender?

Have I undervalued the price?

The vendor, breathing heavily, masked his excitement and waved his hand, storing the spirit stones away.

“Deal. I like dealing with honest people. The Illusion Cat is yours. But I still suggest you don’t rush to touch it just yet. If you want, I can lend you the cage to take home first. Once you’ve settled it in, you can return the cage to me.”

“No worries. I know what I’m doing, boss. Just open the cage.”

Qin Zhe grinned, secretly feeling the sting of parting with so many spirit stones.

He’d come to the market to accumulate potential points, but now it seemed that was out of reach. He’d have to find some way to make money later.

Seeing Qin Zhe’s determination, the vendor couldn’t object—after all, the cat was sold once the spirit stones changed hands.

Business was ultimately about trust.

With the deal done, the vendor nodded.

“Be careful. If you experience any illusions, speak up immediately to avoid accidents.”

He formed hand seals and partially deactivated the cage’s array.

While the vendor was cautious, Qin Zhe acted casually.

With the array open, he nonchalantly passed the ultimate spirit stone inside and reached in to pet the Illusion Cat.

What? Right away?

Buddy, are you kidding me?

The vendor’s eyes widened in shock; he quickly formed the Celestial Calm Heart Technique, ready to strike.

But before he could unleash it, he noticed Qin Zhe standing calmly, showing no signs of being affected by hallucinations.

What was going on?

Had the Illusion Cat really been won over by a single ultimate spirit stone?

The vendor was dumbfounded, glancing at the cat now clutching the spirit stone.

What he didn’t know was that when Qin Zhe touched the Illusion Cat, the cat’s special ability to induce illusions had already triggered—but it had no effect.

Just like with the previous Illusion Array, Qin Zhe was completely unaware of any attack.

Ignoring the stunned vendor, Qin Zhe lifted the Illusion Cat by the scruff and perched it atop his head.

“Da Bai, I know you understand human words. Consider this your redemption. Come with me obediently, and there will be plenty of good food and drink waiting for you.”

(End of chapter)