Chapter 144

"Hey, you've got a great eye! This one's two million dollars, no bargaining!" The stall owner grinned and quoted the price without hesitation. The bearded man hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll take it." Being a martial artist was an expensive pursuit. Every stage of advancement required a significant amount of resources, and the items involved often cost tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars. For most martial artists, window shopping was all they could afford. This was also one of the reasons why martial artists often sought patronage from wealthy families or corporations. After all, all their time was spent cultivating, so where would they have the time to earn money? Thus, it was far more practical to align themselves with a powerful backer who could support their growth. The bearded man paid the money, and the stall owner handed over the Immortal Stone. Without hesitation, the bearded man carried the stone to the side. Open