novelraw Chapter 59: Black Market
Chapter 59: Black Market
Not a fossil, but a living Desolate Strength Ant!
There was even a video for verification; it was basically true.
Most importantly, this news didn't mention any lucky person capturing the Primordial Variant Species cub and striking it rich.
In other words…
It was still hiding in some corner of the Desolate Ant Nest Desert!
Just when I thought all was lost, a new hope appears!
Although he didn't know how long it had been born, based on the twenty-seven Strength Rings from three days ago, even if its strength had improved during that time, it should be between mid-stage and high-stage Elite Rank. Paired with its special body structure, its strength would be amplified twentyfold to at least thirty tons.
It could kill an elite demonic beast with a single punch; even a typical Commander Rank pet beast wouldn't dare to face it head-on.
But Lu Yu wasn't afraid in the slightest.
The Little Spider specialized in Space-type abilities and didn't need to clash directly. With the little hamster as an external plug-in that could attack souls, he might just have a fighting chance!If he could capture it, it would be an excellent choice, whether as his third pet beast or for creating a Super-tier Skill Secret Food.
Lu Yu wasn't overwhelmed by the surprise and quickly noticed something was off. Although this news was from three days ago, it hadn't spread.
He knew his own standing. Although he had spent a million, it was nothing to the Dark Moon Chamber of Commerce, which raked in money daily.
Even the sales assistant miss in front of him would only get a commission of a few thousand yuan. There was no need to reveal such precious information about a Primordial Variant Species.
Even if it wasn't the Chamber of Commerce's inside information, couldn't she sell the intel herself for a nice profit?
Lu Yu asked doubtfully, "Is it really okay for you to just tell me such important news?"
At this question, the sales assistant miss tilted her head, lightly tapped her forehead with a pink fist, and stuck out her tongue playfully, trying to get away with it by acting cute:
"Oh my, I almost forgot to mention, the intelligence about the Desolate Strength Ant's location will be sold at the Black Market at midnight tonight. It just so happens that the adventurer entrusted our Dark Moon Chamber of Commerce with it.
It's fifty thousand per copy. If you mention my name when you buy it, you can get a five percent discount.
By the way, my name is Huang Tiantian!"
‘Well, I'll be damned. So they're already selling the intel publicly, playing both sides, and she's even catching me for a commission twice.
’
He had just fleeced the Soul-Snatching Demonic Cloud, and now he was being fleeced himself!
The one who shears the sheep will eventually be shorn!
To think that the great benefactor Lu would also have a day where he drops gold coins.
'This woman really knows how to earn her commission.
She saw I was interested, subtly brought up the topic, and then took the opportunity to promote the intel…'
The corner of Lu Yu's mouth twitched slightly, but he wasn't angry. After all, her ability to earn a commission was her skill, and it didn't harm his interests.
He even got the information he wanted, with a discount on the side.
On the contrary, he greatly admired people like her who were single-mindedly focused on making money.
He had been the same in his past life, working hard to earn money just to live the life he wanted.
Those who love life will be gifted by life!
The Black Market Huang Tiantian mentioned was a secret market located not far outside East City.
It only opened at midnight and closed at dawn.
Because it was sufficiently hidden and outside the city limits, there was no fear of being instantly killed by the Myriad Beast Tower of the Starry Host.
Some Beast Tamers of the chaotic alignment would trade necessary supplies there, and even some Evil God Cult members would come in disguise.
Therefore, one could often find rare special materials, Dark Artifacts, the inheritances of some Schools, and even Ancient Tomes containing mysterious powers.
But the prerequisite was to be able to distinguish the real from the fake, or else just wait to be ripped off.
Since the Dark Moon Chamber of Commerce was participating in the Black Market and could speak of it so openly, it meant that the other major chambers of commerce and even the Special Division were also involved.
Otherwise, they would have reported it long ago.
But it made sense upon reflection.
Such transactions couldn't be banned. It was better to guide than to block, so they might as well join in for a piece of the pie.
While earning funds, they could also conveniently prohibit human trafficking and even follow the clues to annihilate some Evil God Cults that had completely lost their humanity.
Otherwise, where do you think the Special Division got so much of its intelligence?
Even if Prophecy-type Beast Tamers risked their lives, they couldn't predict this much information.
As for the Dark Side, although they knew it was a trap, there was nothing they could do. Everyone needed to eat, they had to meet quotas for their respective Evil Gods, and supporting a large group of people all required a massive amount of resources.
And the largest and most resource-rich place in the Borderlands was Great Abyss City. They had no choice in a seller's market.
Furthermore, the Special Division deliberately used a long line to catch a big fish, only occasionally picking a few to slaughter. Exploiting everyone's侥幸心理 (fluke mentality), people felt that they wouldn't necessarily be the unlucky one, so they braced themselves and came anyway.
Lu Yu would definitely go to the Black Market.
And after this intelligence was sold, there would definitely be many competitors, but he wasn't worried either.
Not to mention that the Large-scale Adventure Groups with the most Morning Star Rank Beast Tamers were at the border and would need time to return, it wouldn't matter even if some big shots got involved.
At worst, he could just be a lurker and let others pave the way.
He would take the Desolate Strength Ant if he could, and if not, then so be it.
As a Secret Food Creator, he had infinite possibilities as long as he was alive.
But he had to go, as the Desolate Ant Nest Desert was enormous. What if he got lucky?
But before that, there was a problem, which was…
He was out of money again!
The information cost fifty thousand.
Adding in the possibility of finding some good deals at the Black Market, and not wanting to waste the ability of the 【Gatekeeper's Key】, he also wanted to see if he could buy some Secret Arts or an Entry-level Magic Potion Inheritance. He would need at least a hundred thousand yuan.
The money from the little hamster couldn't be used and was far from enough. Today's mission quota was almost at its limit, so he couldn't grind for more.
He could only find a new source of income.
The fastest way to get money was naturally to sell a Beast Evolution Path, but Lu Yu didn't want to do this unless it was absolutely necessary.
Chiyue Meng could bring things out of the Succubus Nest and came from a prominent family. She wouldn't harbor ill intentions over a single evolution path, so the Tyrant of the Dead Eye path could be explained away as his father's relic.
Moreover, it wasn't just about repaying a favor, but also about demonstrating his value to gain the qualifications to converse with Lilith on equal terms, trade for more knowledge and resources, and get on her good side.
But not everyone had the background of the Chiyue family.
To avoid trouble, it was best to only sell paths for low-level pet beasts.
But ordinary evolution paths weren't worth much, as there were more cost-effective alternative pet beasts to choose from.
To make money, he would have to sell several at once. A slightly better path that improved potential would fetch a high price, but it would easily cause a sensation.
If he was discovered, he couldn't explain it away with a relic anymore. Otherwise, this notebook would become the Secret Treasure 【Complete Guide to Pet Beast Evolution】.
Even more dangerous!
Therefore, he could only admit that he researched it himself!
But for a Beast Tactics Genius to suddenly produce the results of a Researcher, he would definitely be the focus of numerous gazes and investigations, and even attract the greed of some people.
He disliked trouble and preferred to develop in a low-key manner.
However, if there was an auction for top-tier skill materials, Lu Yu would decisively sell his knowledge for money, buy the items to improve his strength, and as for the reason…
He'd already have the strength, so what was there to explain!
‘Mind your own business when it comes to a genius.’
If he could become a King, others would have to consider his attitude.
But there wasn't one now, so Lu Yu prepared to try a second, safer method of making money, and asked:
"Do you guys buy Supernatural Items made by pet beasts here?"
"Of course, we do." Huang Tiantian nodded and asked curiously, "May I ask what kind of material it is?"
Lu Yu didn't waste words and directly took out a ball of translucent, snow-white spider silk.
It was the silk threads produced by the Little Spider's Expert-level skill.
"Insect Silk? No, it seems to be Spider Silk!" Huang Tiantian touched it and was somewhat surprised.
It was soft and smooth, not at all inferior to the finest silk, and its toughness was also high.
Although she didn't know what kind of pet beast produced it, it was definitely good stuff!
"I need to call an Appraiser over, is that okay?" After getting Lu Yu's consent, Huang Tiantian took out her phone and sent a message to her work group chat.
A few minutes later, a man in a black uniform, wearing white gloves, with his hair neatly combed, came down from upstairs and introduced himself as Appraiser Number Three of the Dark Moon Chamber of Commerce Great Abyss City Branch.
After a series of inspections, his meticulous face also showed a look of shock.
He praised, "It's been a long time since I've seen Spider Silk of such high quality. To be so resilient yet so elastic, it can perfectly fit the skin, and its defensive effect is no less than ordinary Supernatural Armor.
It must have come from a top-tier Spider Beast…"
Lu Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this. It seemed like he could get a good price!
Just as he was looking forward to it, he heard the Appraiser say excitedly:
"This Spider Silk is simply the top-tier material for making silk stockings.
If you are willing, sir, I can represent the Dark Moon Chamber of Commerce and purchase it at a price of one hundred thousand yuan per half-kilogram!"
Silk stockings!
My Little Spider is a cub of an Overlord Rank pet beast, and this is Expert-level Spider Silk. It's one thing not to make some golden or silver silk treasure armor, but you're going to use it to make silk stockings?
White stockings for Female Beast Tamers to wear, no less!
How many pairs can half a kilogram make, how much money can you sell them for, and you're not even giving me a cut… No, this is an insult to my dignity as a Beast Tamer.
This is simply too outrageous!
Even if I die of thirst, die of hunger, or jump from outside, I will never…
"Ding, your Savings Card ending in 2767 received an income of 110,000 yuan at 20:17 on June 24. Current balance is 133,791 yuan.
[Alliance Beast Taming Bank]"
Hmm… they added more money!
Ah, sweet