172: Chapter 172 A Flower in a Mirror, A Moon in the Water

Su Lin walked to the last step leading to the second floor, where he saw a staff member bowing and gesturing to him.

"It is here, Student Su Lin. Take your time looking around,"

"I will not disturb you further."

After the staff member left, Su Lin walked into the second floor of the Library without hesitation.

Upon entering, Su Lin immediately caught a peculiar scent, a strange, subtle fragrance. He could not tell if it was the scent emanating from the various martial arts manuals or if incense was being burned on the second floor.

The entire second floor was filled with various golden lights; it was the golden glow emitted by the various martial arts techniques, equipment, and other items. Su Lin felt as if he had stepped into a gold mine.

A casual glance revealed countless S-Rank Martial Arts. For the first time, Su Lin felt that S-Rank Martial Arts were a dime a dozen. One had to know that even on the first floor, S-Rank Martial Arts were quite rare, and one had to search for a while to find one or two. Yet, on the second floor, S-Rank Martial Arts were visible everywhere.

Moreover, Su Lin took a look and realized that these were not ordinary S-Rank Martial Arts; they were all rare S-Rank Martial Arts, with various powers and abilities that surpassed many ordinary S-Rank Martial Arts.

However, their prices were also much higher.

"S-Rank Martial Arts, Flood Dragon Overturning River Spear, price: 7,777 credits"

"S-Rank Martial Arts, Jade Tiger Snow Dance Leg, price: 8,008 credits"

"S-Rank Martial Arts, Frost Nether Assassination Blade, price: 8,679 credits"

...

However, Su Lin did not pay too much attention to these martial arts, as his main purpose for coming to the second floor was to find something above S-Rank Martial Arts.

As expected of the second floor of the Library, Su Lin only took two steps before he saw what he was looking for: SS-Rank Martial Arts.

These SS-Rank Martial Arts were constantly emitting a golden glow, and Su Lin had to squint his eyes to clearly see the names written on them.

"SS-Rank Martial Arts, Dark Absolute Kill Sword, 20,001 credits"

"SS-Rank Martial Arts, Peerless Thousand Strikes, 22,267 credits"

"SS-Rank Martial Arts, Indigo Sea Seal, 34,556 credits"

...

"It actually costs this many credits?"

Although he had long anticipated that SS-Rank Martial Arts would cost a massive amount of credits, Su Lin was still shocked by the prices, which easily exceeded twenty or thirty thousand.

It was only then that Su Lin seemed to suddenly realize something. He took out his credit card to check, and a troubled look immediately appeared on his face.

"Uh, I only have three thousand credits left!"

Although Su Lin had been a bit hasty earlier to quickly unlock the qualifications for the second floor, even if he hadn't spent those credits, he clearly still wouldn't have enough to buy an SS-Rank Martial Arts manual.

Su Lin sighed lightly. It wasn't that he was too poor; it was just that he was too pressed for time this time, and he hadn't saved up enough credits to buy the martial arts on the second floor.

"Forget it, just looking is fine too. I'll buy it next time."

Su Lin immediately changed his mindset and started strolling around the second floor.

Looking at the descriptions of the various SS-Rank Martial Arts, although Su Lin was quite tempted, he always felt something was missing, as if these martial arts were not what he wanted. It wasn't until he walked to a corner and glanced over inadvertently that he stopped in his tracks.

He stared intently at an SS-Rank Martial Arts manual in a glass cabinet. His eyes widened, and he felt an unprecedented sense of excitement.

"SS-Rank Martial Arts, Mirror Flower, Water Moon."

"A martial art that can only be unleashed through a sword formation. The sword formation requires no fewer than six hundred swords, and the strength of the swords must be above ninth-grade black iron..."

Su Lin could not help but exclaim out loud.

"An SS-Rank sword technique!"

"And it's actually an illusion type!!"

Su Lin had been browsing for nearly half an hour, and this was the first time he had been this surprised, because not only was this an SS-Rank sword technique, but it also specialized in illusion effects.

It could actually unleash illusions through a sword formation, catching opponents off guard in battle and making them die without even knowing how they died.

Su Lin had heard that the illusion type was one of the rarest martial arts, and sword techniques of the illusion type were even rarer among the rare!

Su Lin's breathing quickened. He felt that he had truly found his goal this time, but when he saw the price, he was immediately brought back to reality.

"Price: 50,000 credits!!"

"This is just too damn expensive!"

Su Lin could not help but say. Although this was the martial art that tempted him the most, it was also one of the most expensive ones he had seen after browsing for so long.

Immediately after, he noticed a small piece of text on the display stand of this martial art.

"Friendly reminder: The cultivation threshold and difficulty of this martial art are extremely high. It requires a genius with extremely high innate talent in both sword dao and illusions to have a chance of mastering it."

"Those who wish to purchase this martial art, please think carefully. Those who can master this martial art are one in ten thousand. Please consider your own talent carefully."

"The most important point: regardless of whether the purchaser can master it later, once the transaction is completed, no returns will be accepted. Please purchase with caution."

Looking at these prompts, Su Lin immediately understood why this martial art, which looked so powerful, was placed in a corner.

It was not only because of its extremely high price, but also because of its extremely high requirements for talent. Even a talented person who possessed extremely high talent in both sword dao and illusions only had a chance of mastering it.

To practice this martial art, one would not only have to spend time measured in decades or nearly a decade, but if one failed to master it, they would lose these 50,000 credits for nothing. Even if one wanted to sell it afterward, there would be no one willing to take over such an exaggerated martial art.

However, looking at the description of this martial art, Su Lin still could not help but want to buy it.

Others might not be able to master it, but he was different. He was not worried at all about not being able to master it, because he had milk tea!

He believed that as long as his milk tea gave him the chance, he would definitely be able to master this martial art.

The most critical problem now was that he had no credits left!!

"I originally only wanted to take a look this time, but now I kind of want to buy it..."

Su Lin immediately felt distressed. Where was he supposed to find 50,000 credits now?

If he had this martial art, he believed he could perform better in the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races. Moreover, he felt that this martial art was incredibly compatible with his Lightning Sword Formation, making it a huge opportunity for him.

Just at this moment, the golden card in his hand suddenly emitted a notification sound.

"Respected Gold Card holder, you have a Gold Card loan limit. Please check it!"

Su Lin raised an eyebrow and picked up the Gold Card in his hand to take a look.

He saw lines of information appearing on the Gold Card.

"Cardholder Su Lin, according to a comprehensive assessment, your loan limit is 55,000 credits."

"Welcome to use the Gold Card limit. As you are a Gold Card user, there are many benefits to using the Gold Card loan..."

Su Lin looked at the information on the Gold Card with some surprise. He didn't expect that the Library actually provided loan services?

Why hadn't he seen it before? Could this be a privilege of the Gold Card?

Su Lin finished reading the loan terms; they were indeed quite favorable and could certainly be considered a benefit of the Gold Card. The interest rate was not high, and the repayment time could be set by himself, which was very flexible.

Su Lin had originally been very resistant to taking out loans, but at this moment, he could not help it. Although a loan of 50,000 credits might be a huge number for others, for Su Lin, his milk tea shop would be able to earn this money back for him after a period of time, without requiring much effort from him at all.

Moreover, this time when he went to the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races, as long as he could kill that Demon Child, he would be able to obtain 200,000 credits, which could instantly pay off this loan. He was under no pressure at all.

After thinking for a few seconds, Su Lin directly used the Gold Card loan to purchase the SS-Rank Martial Arts in front of him.

"Do you wish to purchase the SS-Rank Martial Arts, Mirror Flower, Water Moon?"

Looking at the golden light screen that popped up in front of him, Su Lin immediately clicked confirm.

"Successfully purchased SS-Rank Martial Arts, Mirror Flower, Water Moon."

"Paid 50,000 credits."

"Credits - 50,000"

Su Lin immediately saw that 50,000 credits had been deducted from his credit card, but he did not mind at all.

The glass cabinet in front of him opened, and that SS-Rank Martial Arts manual flew directly into his hand. Excitement appeared in Su Lin's eyes.