Lord of the Myriad Worlds

Chapter 148: Small Auction and Spoils Sharing Gathering

A faint gray fog enveloped the entire tent, as if turning this tent that could only accommodate three people into a temporary, alternate-dimension space detached from this world.

Previously Li Wei didn't understand, but now he was roughly certain: this was to isolate the gazes of the gods of this world.

Or perhaps there were some other reasons.

"George, I must thank you much this time."

Clyde spoke first. This attitude was necessary, because Leon being able to exchange a One-Star Pet Card for Li Wei's support was truly too cost-effective.

"Cooperation naturally requires trustworthiness. Let's not talk about this. What thoughts do you gentlemen have at this moment? Putting aside our plot identities, everyone can be friends!"

Li Wei smiled faintly, steering the conversation over.

"Clyde, do you intend to buy that long saber?"

At this time, Collas suddenly asked.

"I suppose so. Actually, I want it for a friend of mine, but if you offer a higher price, there's no harm in yielding it to you." Clyde smiled harmlessly to humans and animals, then said to Li Wei, "George, I'll offer a price first: 80 Gold Coins. Even outside, this is basically considered a reasonable price; I won't pay any more than this. If the others bid higher, there's no harm in yielding it to them."Interesting.

This wasn't a true competitive auction, after all; the rules were all decided by Li Wei. Liu Zhongyuan, Collas, Charles, and Pang Wu were all shrewd people; how could they compete with Clyde, who at first glance was Li Wei's trusted aide? Who knows what your relationship is?

There was no need; it wasn't worth it.

Right then, they all shook their heads and absolutely wouldn't say another word, lest they offend both Clyde and Li Wei.

"Alright, this Two-Star long saber is yours. But I still want to ask, this shouldn't be considered a rule violation, right?" Li Wei said half-jokingly.

"Absolutely not. Actually, George, tasks like yours have the richest 'grease and water' (perks/profits), but at the same time, they are also the most dangerous. This benefit is worthy of the task's risks. I bet those three four-star players are absolutely coveting this task of yours. Haha, watching them eat deflation (suffer a setback) is quite satisfying."

Clyde laughed heartily, then without another word, traded 80 Standard Gold Coins to Li Wei, instantly making Li Wei's net worth skyrocket to 133 Gold Coins.

Then, Clyde looked at Liu Zhongyuan and the others. "Brothers, time is limited, so I won't speak in riddles with you. George and I have a life-and-death friendship (very close relationship), so I hope you won't go too far. Currently, I'll buy two doses of the One-Star potion at the price of 10 Gold Coins. This will basically be enough for my use; as for the rest, handle it as you see fit."

"George, I won't hide it from you. This kind of One-Star potion is equivalent to an antiviral serum in a zombie world, but limited to mild contact. That Two-Star potion concocted by that bitch Hathaway is the real good stuff. The price at the Headquarters is usually around 15 Standard Gold Coins; it's not scarce. You have to give us a reason to buy it. Of course, if you don't agree, let's just drop it."

"Deal!"

Li Wei nodded. A purchase price of one Gold Coin, sold for 10—what more could he want?

Next, Clyde was also straightforward; he traded another 20 Gold Coins over, and then said he had to go out and stand guard.

However, once he left, the conspiracy state was immediately canceled because he was the one who had activated the Conspiracy Card.

Everyone wasn't surprised either. At this time, Liu Zhongyuan activated another One-Star Conspiracy Card. He didn't ask for the One-Star potion; clearly, he already had resistance.

"George, I want that Two-Star bear skin. Give me a price."

Huh?

Weren't you uninterested in the bear skin? Besides, what you are wearing is Three-Star Leather Armor.

Wait... oh, it turns out it was a white-board (vanilla/no attributes) Three-Star Leather Armor without traits; the base defense was only +13.

It was even inferior to Li Wei's Two-Star Noble Crest Armor. Well, saying it like that was going a bit too far...

Li Wei thought about it. He had never been to the outside Headquarters; what price could he quote? That fellow Clyde was smart; he didn't offend anyone and directly withdrew.

And Collas, Charles, and Pang Wu clearly already had a tacit understanding. When Liu Zhongyuan spoke, they didn't make random bids to disrupt the market.

"Actually, I'm not too sure about the true value of this thing. Originally, I planned to go to Kakh City and find my friend, a three-star tailor... but since you want it, older brother, quote a price. We are honest people doing honest business. I am not a Lord right now, and you are not a Mercenary. Perhaps one day we might meet on the Chaotic Killing Battlefield, and I'll still need you to look after me, older brother."

After saying this, Li Wei cupped his hands (in salute) and looked at Liu Zhongyuan with a sincere face.

Now the difficult problem was kicked back.

Liu Zhongyuan looked at Li Wei, pondered for a moment, and suddenly opened his palm. With a flash of faint light inside, four One-Star Profession Cards appeared.

"Well said, little brother. Honest people doing honest business. I'll just say it directly: I need this Two-Star bear skin to stack a trait onto this set of Leather Armor on my body. If I encounter an experienced four-star tailor, maybe I can stack two traits. However, I don't have many Gold Coins on me. Us Mercenary players can only barely guarantee staying alive, so I've turned out all my savings. Fifty Standard Gold Coins, plus these four One-Star Profession Cards, for a total value of 70 coins. If you feel it's suitable, little brother, treat it as making a friend."

"If it's not suitable, that doesn't matter either. In this kind of task plot, there is always scheming and intrigue, mutual deception, and always high-level players disrupting the situation. One can't muddle through without some ability. For you to become the Head of Household, little brother, it must have also been a difficult journey. So you decide, little brother."

Wow!

70 Gold Coins in exchange for a Two-Star bear skin; this was acceptable!

Li Wei nodded and agreed. He felt it was very worthwhile. Although he thought its value would be higher if he could carry it to Kakh City, or bring it out of the mission world, he was preparing to bid for that set of four-star scale armor; what if an opportunity arose, right?

In an instant, the 50 Standard Gold Coins turned into golden mist and vanished, including those four Profession Cards. The trade was successful.

Without another word, Liu Zhongyuan left directly.

Thus, it was Collas's turn to activate a One-Star Conspiracy Card.

But this guy didn't plan to buy any materials; instead, he pointed at the ostensibly very ordinary piece of wood hanging on Li Wei's backpack. This time Li Wei brought this Two-Star Quality piece of wood out with the original intention of going to Kakh City to find that blacksmith shop and forge another Bloodthirsty Spear.

As a result, he didn't expect Collas to take a liking to it.

Which made sense; he also played with throwing javelins, so he knew his stuff.

"Little brother, I wonder if you are willing to part with what you cherish? This semi-finished product should have been whittled out by yourself, right? I am willing to offer twenty Gold Coins."

"Sorry, not this piece. But if you want, after returning to the Camp this month, I can actually whittle one out for you." Of course Li Wei wouldn't reject selling it. He whittled it himself, and twenty Gold a piece was very profitable.

However, he couldn't turn back right now to get another white wax wood pole.

This wasn't something where you could casually find a One-Star large tree, whittle it out, and be done with it. It required dry-shading for up to half a year or even a year, and also required a series of processes like steaming and boiling to set the shape.

The reason why he wasn't in a hurry to use and whittle those white wax wood poles was precisely because of this; the dry-shading time was very important.

Especially now when the task plot was treacherous and unpredictable; truly, using one meant having one less.

"Hehe, then let it be. Actually, I also planned to buy it to find an opportunity to forge it into a throwing spear."

Collas smiled faintly, also left the tent, and went on his way.

The remaining Charles thought about it, also nodded, and left silently, finding nothing worth buying.

At this time, only Pang Wu was left in the tent. After activating a One-Star Conspiracy Card, he said straightforwardly: "Brother George, I don't have spare Gold Coins to buy materials. However, I think we can trade each other's experience points, 500 for 500. Additionally, I also want to ask you for some information."

Huh, this guy is interesting.

He was a Three-Star Hunter, Two-Star Farmer, and Two-Star Fisherman.

Out of three professions, two overlapped with Li Wei's. How many experience points could be traded?

Also, asking me for information; do you think I'm a senior player?

Oh, it's really not certain.

"Alright, I can give you 500 points of Woodcutting Experience right now."

Li Wei said while pulling a light arrow from Pang Wu's quiver and initiating a trade.

Pang Wu instantly agreed to the trade, then took the light arrow back and initiated a trade again.

And just like that, he didn't lose his light arrow, and neither side suffered any losses, but they both exchanged different experiences. Li Wei gained a Fisherman Card, and he gained a Woodcutter Card.

"Is there nothing else?" Pang Wu asked expectantly.

Li Wei shook his head.

"That's alright. Then, can you tell me how a Mercenary like me can become a Lord player again? Mercenary players have it too bitter; it's simply like being raised by a stepmother."

Li Wei originally wanted to say that he was also a newcomer and didn't know shit, but after thinking about it, he still said, "It should be related to Destiny Grids, right? I've never been a Mercenary and don't understand this very well."

"Sigh, Destiny Grids are very hard to grind. I've only just raised my Hunter Destiny Grid to 20, and Farmer and Fisherman are both in the single digits. Those 500 points of Fishing Experience from earlier, it took me three months cumulatively in the last task to scrape enough together. You fundamentally don't understand the hardship of fishing in the dark. Originally I thought there would be opportunities to slip away and fish at night this month, but the result is I have to come out to suppress bandits. You Lord players, none of you are decent. Whenever you catch us, you work us to death. It's either grinding mountain bandits or doing dirty and tiring labor. Even landlords have more conscience than you guys."

"I'm not just roasting you, brother, don't mind it. Speaking of which, is there anything fishy going on with our current task? Is it suitable to reveal a bit to a brother?"

Li Wei laughed outright. "What fishy business could there be? You just said it yourself, it's suppressing bandits! Those mountain bandits and robbers, aren't they very fat (rich)? Brother, you look like you suppress bandits frequently."

"Fat my ass! If it wasn't impossible to survive, who the fuck would go be a mountain bandit or robber? We should go rob those nobles, especially those merchant caravans. I'm telling you, they radiate oil from being so fat. Of course, speaking of which again, with this configuration of ours, we can only suppress bandits. I hope when the end of the month comes, brother, you won't lose your shirt."

"By the way, brother, after we leave, when you need a Mercenary, come to the Tavern and find me. My name is Pang Wu, ID8506 Bow. Or if one day you can't muddle along on the Lord's side anymore and get eliminated, there will be absolutely no problem finding me."

"Easy to say, easy to say (Appreciate it)!"

After exchanging a few worthless words, Li Wei was the first to slip out of the tent. His time was very precious and not meant to be wasted on this.

"Move out!"

"Clyde, this time you're responsible for screening our rear; I'll lead the way."

Li Wei shouted, his voice majestic.

Calling each other brothers in the tent just now was fine, but since they were out, they had to pay attention to their respective roles, lest they NG. If attribute points were randomly deducted, it would inevitably affect the mood and affect the battle. The one losing in the end would definitely be 'little brother' (Li Wei himself).

(End of this chapter)