Lindong.
Underground black market.
The auction was held every five days, and there would often be many high-end hunters competing to raise the price.
But today.
The auction was held as scheduled. But the atmosphere was far less lively than before.
On the stage, the young auctioneer with an enchanting figure was introducing a presented auction item.
"This is a long sword made of cloud pattern gold. Its sharpness is enough to easily cut through the skin of a double awakening demonic beast. If the user is strong enough, even in the face of a third or fourth awakening demonic beast, it's enough to cause fatal damage. Now the auction starts, the starting price is 30 spirit stones."
Weapons were often the most popular equipment for hunters. But this time, the audience glanced at it, but they were not interested.
The enchanting woman pulled the collar of her chest. Her snow-white skin dazzled many hunters' eyes. She wanted to use this to stir up the atmosphere. Her throat squirmed, but she sighed and said weakly, "The starting price is 30 spirit stones. Does anyone want it? The content of cloud pattern gold in this long sword is more than 50%."
Her gaze swept across the crowd below the stage. Many people were staring at her with burning eyes, but they were not looking at the Cloud Pattern Gold Sword on the auction stage, but at her.
While proud, the enchanting woman was depressed.
She remembered the auction nearly a month ago. The Demon Slayer Longsword caused many top squad captains to compete for it. At that time, the hunters even ignored her, the auctioneer. In their eyes, only the Demon Slayer Longsword that could easily cut through the skin and bones of a demonic beast.
That was the peak moment of the black market auction.
Since then, the hunter who sold the Demon Slayer Longsword never appeared again.
The next few auctions were less popular, but each time there were still many Lindong's top squad captains and even the representatives of the three major mercenary regiments. Until some time ago, those high-end hunters had lost interest in the black market auction.
The enchanting woman knew the reason.
Lindong Shelter had been circulating the purchase channel of the Demon Slayer Longsword. Not only the Demon Slayer Longsword, but more powerful weapons and equipment could also be bought in other places.
It sounded like a fantasy, but the enchanting woman knew …
The news was true!
Many of Lindong's top experts were crazy for it. Even many top squads and elite squads were stationed there.
In the last two black market auctions, she rarely saw those familiar faces.
Only the weak hunters with no news channels were kept in the dark and doubted the authenticity of the rumor.
The auction house was silent for a moment before a man wearing a mask and sunglasses finally opened his mouth, "30 Source Crystals, I'll buy it."
Next to him, a companion of the man in sunglasses couldn't figure it out and whispered, "Why did you buy this kind of trash weapon? Did you forget that the Tree Shade Commercial District will open in a few days? There will be a discount on equipment sales! Even some high-level equipment that can only be exchanged at the Adventurer's Guild can be bought with spirit stones. Why are you wasting your spirit stones at this time! "
His companion was somewhat agitated.
The man in sunglasses waved his hand and said with confidence, "This kind of weapon is useless, but the raw material of the longsword, cloud pattern gold, is an extraordinary metal. Although this extraordinary metal is relatively common, the price is not low. I saw someone buying it in the Tree Shade last time. A fist-sized piece is worth more than a dozen units of spirit stones …"
"This longsword made of cloud pattern gold, as the black market said, has a cloud pattern gold content of more than 50%. If we sell it to the Tree Shade, we can still make a small profit. Even if the Tree Shade doesn't accept it, the materials are here anyway. In short, we won't lose anything."
The man in sunglasses said and suddenly clapped his hands. "In other words, this is called spirit stone preservation. You should know that as our hunter's strength increases, the daily harvest of spirit stones also increases. A month ago, a unit of spirit stone could be exchanged for 100 pounds of ordinary food. But now, there's only 45 pounds left."
His companion suddenly nodded and looked at the man in sunglasses' companion with great admiration. He thought about it and said, "I remember the Tree Shade's shops are for rent. There are various preferential policies in the early stage. Should we invest? After all, real estate can not only preserve its value but also appreciate."
"Ahem." The man in sunglasses staggered and looked at his companion with a look of disappointment. "Real estate can't be worth shit! Besides, the shops are for rent, not for sale. Didn't you see those top squads hesitating about this matter?! The Tree Shade's name is big, and they're strong. They also have a variety of rune equipment for sale. But that doesn't mean that the Tree Shade is as safe as Lindong … "
"Didn't they say that the Tree Shade was intact after the demonic wave attack?" His companion said weakly.
"There is such a thing." The man in sunglasses shook his head. "The Tree Shade can defend the first-level demonic wave. What about the second-level and third-level demonic wave? At that time, can the Tree Shade Shelter still defend such a large commercial district? Don't stockpile a lot of goods and materials to do business, only to be wiped out by the demonic wave. "
… …
The auction proceeded in an orderly manner. However, up until the last item, there was no crazed bidding for it.
Some of the materials, oddities, and rare resources were auctioned off, but some of the equipment was left unsold. There were quite a few pieces of equipment that were left unsold.
Soon, the auction ended, and many hunters gradually dispersed with a disappointed look.
Someone muttered, "The black market auction is getting worse and worse. Next time I'll go to the Tree Shade. I just don't know if the Tree Shade is planning to hold an auction."
… …
Behind the auction house.
The enchanting woman was lazily lying on the chair, revealing her curves. But there was a hint of tiredness in her expression.
"The spirit stones are getting harder and harder to earn."
"Yes, Sister Liu Yao."
Next to the enchanting woman stood a delicate and pretty woman in her early twenties. She had a worried look on her face. "We still haven't met the requirements of the higher-ups for this auction. The manager is already very dissatisfied with us."
"It's obvious that the auction items are not good, but these people have to blame it on you, Sister Liu Yao. I'm so angry!"
She stomped her feet anxiously. But when she thought of the words of the black market manager, her small face immediately filled with sadness.
He Liu Yao knew better than her assistant.
Once she couldn't keep her position as the black market auctioneer and was no longer valued by the higher-ups, those who had been eyeing her for a long time would rush over like sharks smelling blood.
And now, some people were already ready to make a move.
"Sister Liu Yao, what should we do?"
He Liu Yao pondered for a while and said, "Why don't we jump ship?"
"Jump ship? Where are we jumping to? "
"Tree Shade!" He Liu Yao shouted.
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