White River City, City Hall:
"Why are there so many people here?"
As soon as Shifeng entered the first-floor hall, he noticed a large crowd of independent players.
Many of these players surrounded the NPC administrator and chatted with him. There were also a large number of players lining up before the Land Deed counter, excitement written all over their faces.
The only difference was that the players here weren't experts. Rather, they were merchant players wearing luxurious clothing and the Merchant's Emblem.
"Damn it! I was a step too late! I've just arrived from Black Dragon City, yet White River City's Advanced Houses are already gone!"
"I know, right? I heard that the Advanced Houses were sold half an hour ago. Now, only the Basic Houses remain! Everyone is hesitating whether to buy them or not!"
"I wonder when White River City's VIP Houses will be up for sale?"
"VIP Houses? Even if the system sells them, I doubt many people will be able to afford them. "
"Even if they can afford them, I doubt anyone will buy White River City's VIP Houses. After all, White River City is only an NPC city in a kingdom. Its resources can't compare to those in empires. White River City's Advanced Houses are only comparable to the Basic Houses in empires. Even the VIP Houses are only as good as the Advanced Houses in empires. If one had the money, they could buy one in two empires."
"Indeed. I've heard that Starlink has recently spent a fortune to suppress Ling Yi. Moreover, it has been purchasing some unique materials from Star-Moon City's Auction House at a high price. As a result, many players are willing to sell their items there. Now, the number of players willing to sell their items in White River City's Auction House is dwindling."
The players in the hall discussed the situation in hushed tones. Meanwhile, when Shifeng overheard these players' discussions, he vaguely understood why so many players had gathered here.
In the past, after the competition for the Auction Arena ended, the system had activated Private Auction House rooms. These rooms were located in White River City's Auction House, and they were very popular among independent players.
Not only could players live in these Auction House rooms, but they also had a beautiful view of White River City's Commercial Street. They could also provide players with many conveniences.
First, they could store a large number of items in these Auction House rooms. Instead of renting a Warehouse, players could treat these rooms as their own personal Warehouse.
Secondly, teleportation was convenient. No matter where players were, they could use the Teleportation Stone to teleport to their room in the Auction House for free. Only, the Teleportation Stone had a slightly long Cooldown. Unlike the Teleportation Scrolls, which could be used at any time, the Teleportation Stone was still extremely valuable to independent players. It was equivalent to having an additional teleportation point.
Third, selling and purchasing items was very convenient. Players did not need to sell or purchase items in the main hall. They could directly activate the Auction House in their rooms.
The fourth point, which was also the most important point, was that they could participate in the high-class auctions of the auction house. They did not need to compete for tickets or qualifications.
With these four advantages, the majority of independent players were eager to compete for the rooms in these Auction Houses.
The powers that controlled the auction house would also be able to profit from this. As for how much they would be able to earn, it would depend entirely on the number of rooms they purchased. The more rooms they purchased, the more they would be able to split.
However, the rooms in these Auction Houses were not cheap. Moreover, the rooms would reset once a month. Hence, it would depend on the ability of the Guild that controlled the Auction House.
If he could make the auction house flourish, not only would his income increase, but his share of the profits would also increase.
Due to this reason, any power that had obtained an Auction House in the past had operated it diligently. They had even used all sorts of methods to upgrade the NPC Auction House. After all, if properly operated, a single Auction House could earn as much as several Auction Houses combined.
Of course, doing so came with great risks. The Auction House's control wasn't guaranteed. If someone else seized control of the Auction House, the benefits would go to that person.
In this life, the competition for White River City's Auction House had ended. Naturally, players had begun to compete for the rooms in the Auction House. Only, very few players had come to purchase the rooms.
Shifeng vaguely recalled that the rooms in Star-Moon City's Auction House had been sold out in the past. There had even been a system bidding war due to the large number of players. Moreover, both the Basic and Advanced Rooms had been sold out.
Now, the number of players who had come to purchase the rooms in White River City's Auction House was quite pitiful.
However, Shifeng could understand why. After all, with Ling Yi and Starlink suppressing the Auction House, players had to balance the pros and cons of purchasing the rooms in White River City's Auction House. Hence, the Advanced Rooms, which had the highest cost-performance ratio, had been sold out. As for the Basic Rooms, no one showed any interest.
"Starlink sure is fast." Shifeng could not help but marvel at Starlink's methods when he saw the hesitant crowd. To suppress Ling Yi's economy, Starlink had resorted to unscrupulous means.
While Shifeng pondered the situation, an NPC senior administrator walked over and led Shifeng to Weissman's study.
When Shi Feng arrived in the study, he found Weissman sitting before his desk, quietly reading an ancient tome as usual. He didn't exude any aura of power. Shi Feng found it hard to believe that Weissman was already a Tier 5 Grand Wizard.
Very quickly, Shifeng handed Weissman the 100 units of Seven Luminaries Crystals and the Hero Crusade Medal they had collected.
"You really are a surprising adventurer. I never thought that you'd complete these tasks so quickly. It's no wonder why Xia Lian values you so much," Weissman said as he looked at Shi Feng. Weissman's eyes were filled with surprise as he looked at Shi Feng. At this moment, he did not look like an NPC at all. Instead, he looked more like a kind elder. "This is the proof of openness you need. Hopefully, it will help you go further!"
As Weissman handed a parchment to Shifeng, the sound of a series of system notifications entered Shifeng's ears.
System: Congratulations! You have completed the Inferior Legendary Quest "Road to Prosperity." Rewarding White River City Auction House Proof of Openness, two levels, Legacy Skill Points + 5, and Free Mastery + 20.
Instantly, Shifeng rose from Level 74 to Level 76. As for the Legacy Skill Points, he saved them. Unlike other players with hidden classes, he didn't rush to improve his strength.
The first reason was that he didn't need to do so. After all, he was already very strong. He was even six levels ahead of Fire Dance and the others. He had more than enough Skills to use.
The second reason was that he was wasteful. Tier 2 was only a transition. Tier 3 and above was the mainstream. Legacy Skill Points weren't easy to obtain. It was even more difficult for players to reset their Skill Points. If players recklessly used their Legacy Skill Points for the sake of temporary power, many experts would pay the price.
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