Strongest Scammer: Scamming The World, One Death At A Time

Han Yu stepped into the third section on the left, his feet echoing faintly on the smooth stone floor. The air here was thick with the scent of ancient paper, dried ink, and the faintest trace of herbal dust long settled into the corners of the room. This was the section of the library dedicated to alchemy, spiritual flora, and rare materials—subjects often neglected by the more martial-focused disciples, but now central to Han Yu’s purpose.

The shelves stood tall and resolute, crafted from Blackwood Spirit Trees—said to resist decay for a thousand years. Their surfaces gleamed with oil and age, and the books they held were bound in beast hide, silk, and occasionally even scale leather from long lost creatures. Gold and silver filigree marked the titles with delicate calligraphy.

Han Yu’s eyes drifted over spines until a thick volume caught his attention: "Rarities of Rebirth and Restoration: A Comprehensive Compendium." He lifted the heavy tome and made his way to one of the long reading desks nearby.

The desk was a simple but sturdy thing made of red sandalwood, its surface worn smooth by generations of eager readers. A lantern of floating qi-fire powered by a formation hovered above, casting a steady light.

As he opened the book, the spine groaned in protest, and a faint puff of dust rose from its pages. Han Yu’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the index.

He started with one of the more unusual names he had obtained from the Elder..

"Moonshadow Lotus" – A rare aquatic spirit herb said to bloom only during a lunar eclipse in lakes infused with yin qi. Its petals could nourish a soul’s essence and were vital for stabilizing the transition between death and life. The cost? Astronomical. Even a single intact petal could buy an entire town.

"Jade Heart Silk" – Not a plant, but the crystallized thread formed from a spiritual silkworm raised on jade blossoms. It could be used to weave blood vessels and connective tissue, conducting spiritual energy with unmatched efficiency. Han Yu’s fingers tightened around the edge of the book as he read its harvesting conditions. The silkworms had to be cultivated for a decade, and only a single thread could be harvested at a time.