Hence, in Lin Li's opinion, the Netherworld Pearl wasn't even worth 50,000 gold coins, let alone 5,000,000 gold coins.
However, Lin Li's disappointment only lasted for a moment, and he soon thought of some of the tricks that unscrupulous merchants often used. Passing off inferior goods as superior ones was just one of them. In addition, they would often take advantage of the fact that others didn't understand the goods, and sell inferior ones first. On the one hand, it was to prevent the inferior ones from being sold out after the high-quality ones were sold. On the other hand, it was also to raise the price of the inferior ones. If the inferior ones were sold for 5,000,000 gold coins, wouldn't the superior ones be sold for 10,000,000 gold coins?!
Hence, in Lin Li's opinion, the secret trader might not have only one low-quality Netherworld Pearl, and might have even more high-quality Netherworld Pearls. Although it was just his guess, the possibility was still very high. After all, he had paid such a huge price to go to the Netherworld Sea. How could he only get one Netherworld Pearl?
However, just as Lin Li was about to ask the secret trader to take out high-quality Netherworld Pearls, Cantory, who had been following behind intentionally or unintentionally, stepped forward.
"Eh, Netherworld Pearl?" Cantory pretended to exclaim in surprise as if he had just discovered the Netherworld Pearl. He then asked the secret trader, "How much do you intend to sell this Netherworld Pearl for?"
Cantory did not learn Necromagic, and the Netherworld Pearl was really useless to him. Clearly, he wanted to cause trouble for Lin Li again. He had been following Lin Li for that very reason. In short, he just wanted to make Lin Li unhappy.
Of course, Cantory was not doing that blindly. Otherwise, he would be too silly to rush to buy whatever Lin Li picked up. He had some understanding of the Tower of Dusk, and knew that Lin Li had two Undead servants. The Netherworld Pearl was a holy relic of the Undead creatures. Hence, he was convinced that Lin Li really intended to buy the Netherworld Pearl.
Seeing that someone had come to ask again, the secret trader became even more excited, and hurriedly replied, "Sir, you must be very familiar with the Nether Pearl. The magic power of this Nether Pearl has reached the peak of the legendary level, but the price is only 5,000,000 gold coins. Even a magical crystal at the peak of the Legendary-realm can't buy 5,000,000 gold coins, but the Netherworld Pearl is much more useful than a magical crystal. "
"5,000,000 gold coins is too expensive. If it's 4,000,000 gold coins, I'll take it." This time, Cantory did not raise the price right away, and instead lowered it a little.
However, just because Cantory was trying to lower the price, it didn't mean that he had good intentions, or that he really wanted to buy the Netherworld Pearl. In fact, even the best quality Netherworld Pearl would not cost more than two million gold coins. Although Cantory tried to lower the price, he did so at a high price in order to prevent Lin Li from lowering the price further.
Cantory immediately bet a million gold coins, but the secret trader was not infuriated. The secret trader was also clear about the value of the Netherworld Pearl, and he would make a huge profit even if he sold it for 4,000,000 gold coins. Hence, after Cantory quoted the price, the secret trader turned to Lin Li again, and asked, "Sir, what price are you going to offer?"
This was not a formal shop, and there was no such thing as first come, first served. In the secret trader's market, there was a rule, and that was, the highest bidder would win. Although it was not a formal auction, it was not much different from an auction.
However, to the surprise of the secret trader and Cantory, Lin Li smiled faintly, and put the Netherworld Pearl back without any reluctance. He said, "4,000,000 gold coins is still too high. In this case, I'll let him have this Netherworld Pearl."
He's actually not buying it at all? Cantory was dumbfounded. He originally thought that even if Lin Li offered 4,001 gold coins, he wouldn't have to continue raising the price. Anyway, it was already a huge loss for him to spend 4,000,000 gold coins on the Netherworld Pearl. However, he didn't expect Lin Li to give up on the Netherworld Pearl without raising the price at all. In that case, wouldn't he have to buy the Netherworld Pearl himself?
"President Felic, I'm really sorry, I forgot that you have two Undead servants who should need this Netherworld Pearl more than I do. Forget it, I'll let you have this Netherworld Pearl. " Although Cantory had prepared sufficient funds for this trip to the secret trader's market, he couldn't afford to waste it so casually. Spending 4,000,000 gold coins on a useless Netherworld Pearl would mean that he would have to buy one or two things that he really needed. It wasn't a worthwhile deal at all.
Seeing that Lin Li didn't want it, the secret trader thought that he could at least sell it to Cantory. Anyway, 4,000,000 gold coins was already a huge profit. However, he didn't expect Cantory to say that he didn't want it either, and his mood immediately plummeted. He looked at the two of them, and persuaded, "Don't be so modest. This Netherworld Pearl is not an ordinary item. I dare say that in the entire secret trader's market, you won't be able to find another Netherworld Pearl other than mine. If you miss out on this chance, I don't know when you'll be able to buy such a good Netherworld Pearl again!"
However, Lin Li still shook his head, and casually pointed at Cantory before saying to the secret trader, "I'm sorry, I can't afford 4,000,000 gold coins. Doesn't it go to the highest bidder here? Or is it that you can sell it to whoever can afford the price? "
The secret trader froze for a moment, and seemed to have noticed something. He turned to look at Cantory again, and said in a slightly displeased tone, "Sir, you should know the rules here. Although it's not a formal auction, it goes to the person who offers the highest price. Since you've won the bid, don't tell me that you can't afford it! "
His words forced Cantory into a corner. The identities of the secret traders were confidential, but the identities of the customers were clear. If Cantory really broke the rules of the secret trader's market, he would be deemed an unwelcome guest by the Secret Trade Alliance even if he was the son of the chancellor of the Gilded Kingdom and the disciple of the Illuminati. The result would be that he would no longer have to think about entering any secret trader's market from now on.
Besides, the secret trader's words were rather infuriating. If Cantory couldn't even afford 4,000,000 gold coins, he wouldn't need to come to the secret trader's market at all. Considering the consequences and his pride, Cantory secretly gritted his teeth and endured the heartache, and said, "Okay, 4,000,000 gold coins, not one less!"
The only thing that comforted Cantory was that although he couldn't use the Netherworld Pearl for 4,000,000 gold coins, he could sell it to someone else. At least, he could recoup some losses. What really made Cantory feel displeased was that he failed to scheme against Lin Li, and ended up making a fool out of himself.
The secret trader and Cantory soon completed the transaction. Seeing that Lin Li had yet to leave, Cantory sneered, and said, "Why? I've disappointed you, President Felic! If this Netherworld Pearl is used by Undead creatures, it'll be more useful than any artifact. Although I can't use it, I happen to know a few Necromancers, and I believe they'll need it. "
Cantory was also infuriated. He had failed to scheme against Lin Li, and instead lost 4,000,000 gold coins. He even made a fool out of himself. How could he feel good about it? However, he still thought that Lin Li did need the Netherworld Pearl, and thus wanted to get back at him indignantly.
At this moment, Angelano, who was at the side, also said to Lin Li, "Felic, why give that to him? You don't lack that bit of money. Isn't Ujfalusi about to break through to the Sanctuary-realm with that skull? He should have a higher chance of success with this, right? "
As soon as Angelano said that, Cantory immediately became smug again before Lin Li could say anything. Cantory held the box containing the Netherworld Pearl in one hand, and stared at the Netherworld Pearl like he was admiring a piece of art. While looking at it, he said, "Hey, this is a peak Legendary-level Netherworld Pearl. Even if a Necromancer who has just stepped into the Legendary-realm wears it, he would be able to exert power that is not inferior to that of a peak Legendary-realm powerhouse. If a peak Legendary-realm powerhouse obtains it, wouldn't he be able to step into the Sanctuary-realm? "
Cantory seemed to be mumbling to himself, but as soon as he thought about what Angelano said before, he knew who he was talking to.
However, Lin Li smiled nonchalantly, and turned his head to say to the secret trader, "Okay, you've already sold the substandard item for a good price. Now, it's time to take out the real thing."
Just now, the secret trader said that he couldn't find another Netherworld Pearl in the entire secret trader market except for his. To an unsuspecting person, he seemed to be saying that the Netherworld Pearl sold to Cantory was the only one in the entire market. However, to Lin Li, he clearly meant that the secret trader only had a second, third, or even more Netherworld Pearls.
Hearing Lin Li's words, the secret trader couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but he didn't feel embarrassed. Anyway, in the secret trader market, there was no refund for items sold, so the secret trader didn't have to worry about Cantory's displeasure. As for the fact that he had sold a substandard item, he wasn't ashamed at all. As long as it didn't violate the rules of the secret trader market, all transactions would be protected by the secret trader alliance.
On the other hand, Cantory was a little displeased with Lin Li's words. He squinted at Lin Li, and said, "Don't be sarcastic when you missed the opportunity. What right do you have to say that I bought a substandard item? I know what you're up to. You just want to make my Netherworld Pearl worthless, and then find a way to sell it from me at a low price, right? Unfortunately, I won't fall for your trick. This Netherworld Pearl is truly at the peak of the Legendary-level. "
Angelano was also a little puzzled. He glanced at the Netherworld Pearl in Cantory's hand, and asked Lin Li, "Felic, did he not buy a Netherworld Pearl?"
Although Lin Li couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Cantory, he wouldn't miss the opportunity to kick him when he was down. Hence, he explained to Angelano, "The Laws in that Netherworld Pearl are in a mess, but someone used a special method to guide the mana of the other Laws out. That's why the Power of Death inside seems purer. If a Necromancer were to use this thing, his soul fire would probably be extinguished, let alone his strength. "
Upon hearing Lin Li's explanation, the secret trader also knew that he had met an expert. He immediately turned around and took out a larger crystal box, which was neatly arranged with Netherworld Pearls. He placed the crystal box in front of Lin Li, and said, "Sir, I have a total of 39 Netherworld Pearls here, ranging from those at the peak of the Legendary-level to those who had just entered the Legendary-level. Of course, the price is naturally different too."
Seeing the box of Netherworld Pearls, Cantory, who was about to refute Lin Li, was immediately dumbfounded. At this moment, even a fool would know that he had probably been tricked by this profiteer, or perhaps even Lin Li. However, as a regular customer of the secret trader's market, he also knew the rules there. Hence, he had no choice but to suppress the hatred in his heart, and look at Lin Li with gritted teeth. "Even if this Netherworld Pearl of mine is a substandard product, it's still worth 4,000,000 gold coins. If it's a real top-notch one, I'm afraid you won't be able to buy it for less than 10,000,000 gold coins."
Cantory knew that if what Lin Li said was true, then his plan to resell the Netherworld Pearl to recoup his losses would be ruined. Hence, he decided to go all out, and wanted to use the price of his Netherworld Pearl to raise the price of the so-called superior goods in the hands of the secret trader. Even if he had to bite Lin Li, he wanted to take a huge bite out of Lin Li.
The secret trader naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to make money. Hence, he immediately followed Cantory's words, and introduced to Lin Li, "Sir, please take a look. The price of this peak Legendary-level Netherworld Pearl is 16,000,000 gold coins, this level-23 one is 12,000,000 gold coins, and the level-22 and 21 ones are 9,000,000 gold coins, and the level-20 one is 6,000,000 gold coins."
Hearing the sky-high prices quoted by the secret trader, Cantory finally felt a little less depressed. Even a level-20 Netherworld Pearl costs 6,000,000 gold coins. How much money can the small Tower of Dusk have? Let's see how you're going to pretend in front of me this time.
However, after hearing the price quoted by the secret trader, Lin Li did not have any special expression on his face. Instead, he nodded slightly, and said, "This price is not too much. I'll take all of these Netherworld Pearls."
As soon as they heard his words, Cantory and the secret trader were shocked, and their first thought was that Lin Li had gone mad. Indeed, even the secret trader himself didn't think that the Netherworld Pearls were worth that much money, and he was only asking for a sky-high price.
Cantory sneered and looked at Lin Li with disdain. He mocked, "I didn't expect you to be so rich, President Felic. Are you going to sell the Sky Castle?"
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