Chapter 1044: Contribution Points
Chapter 1044: Contribution Points
September 25, 2017
Kunlun Mystic Realm, Kunlun City!
Lu HaiKong had prepared to spend a significant amount on the mythical ore, but to his surprise, he didn't need to spend a fortune.
Not only did someone offer to provide mythical-level ore for free, but they also volunteered to help Lu HaiKong.
With this, Lu HaiKong's lack of blacksmiths and ore was almost entirely resolved. To be honest, Lu HaiKong had never encountered such a smooth task; this one could be described as divinely aided, as everything he needed seemed to appear just when he needed it.
However, Lu HaiKong still had some doubts about this old man.
After all, the old man had almost immediately guessed that Lu HaiKong intended to forge a Divine Artifact just by looking at him, and he didn't even need to ask for confirmation before directly offering his services. This couldn't help but raise some suspicions in Lu HaiKong's mind.
Despite his doubts, Lu HaiKong eventually agreed to the old man's request without hesitation. After a brief chat, they agreed to meet the next day at the same spot and then parted ways, leaving Kunlun City with Princess San.
After exiting the blacksmith shop, Lu HaiKong and Princess San boarded the monkey automaton vehicle that had been waiting for them outside and headed straight for the city center.
With the blacksmith and ore issues resolved, Lu HaiKong was ready to focus on his next task—buying a house.
This monkey automaton vehicle was quite fast, capable of reaching speeds up to eighty kilometers per hour, and it provided a smooth ride without excessive jostling.
Sitting in this automaton vehicle, Lu HaiKong realized that these automatons could be utilized in various ways. Perhaps he could consider having Xing Muli and the others reallocate their skill points. In addition to developing war-type automatons, they could also explore using automatons for civilian purposes.
After all, with the defeat of the Three Heroes, Lu HaiKong had become the undisputed ruler of the North. It was unlikely that any significant battles would occur in the short term, so instead of producing countless useless war automatons, it would be more beneficial to develop automatons that could contribute to the development of his territory.
Indeed, Lu HaiKong had become a busy man since his mindset shift, always thinking about his territory's development, even while riding in a vehicle.
As Lu HaiKong pondered, the automaton vehicle he was riding in quickly arrived at the City Lord's Mansion and came to a stop outside.
After paying the fare and dismissing the automaton vehicle, Lu HaiKong and Princess San strode towards the City Lord's Mansion.
However, Lu HaiKong was surprised when he heard a youthful voice calling out from behind.
"Please wait, sir!"
Lu HaiKong paused, turned around, and saw a young man in a white scholar's robe approaching with great enthusiasm.
"My good sir, you are a man of great talent and stature. Are you here to purchase property or a shop? Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Bai ChongYuan, a loose person who came to Kunlun City half a year ago. I've been living in Kunlun City for the past six months, so I know the city well, especially when it comes to buying property and shops. After all, this is how I make my living these days!"
As he spoke, the man eagerly moved closer to Lu HaiKong, "Sir, you may not know this, but there are many intricacies to buying property in Kunlun City. Not everyone can afford the prices here. If you have the time, I, Bai, can give you some advice. Of course, you'll need to pay a small consultation fee."
As he spoke, the man was about to move closer to Lu HaiKong, seemingly ready to enthusiastically pull him aside.
However, before he could take another step, he froze in place. The gaze from Princess San beside Lu HaiKong made him shiver, even though he knew she couldn't harm him in the city. Still, facing her intense stare, he couldn't help but tremble.
The reason for his intense trembling was that he had ill intentions.
Indeed, this man made a living by dealing with the City Lord's Mansion's properties, and he could provide excellent service in this regard. However, he didn't earn his money through service fees; instead, he profited by scamming people out of their funds for property purchases, at least for now.
This guy originally didn't have it easy outside, as he lacked talent in both martial arts and scholarly pursuits, let alone any aptitude for spellcraft. He was a typical loser, with his only advantages being his good looks and his silver tongue.
However, in this new world, these two advantages were about to be put to good use.
He began to utilize his strengths and became a con artist. Surprisingly, within half a year, he had made quite a few gains.
In just six months, he transformed from a penniless loser to a small-time con artist with some assets.
This small-time con artist had a grand dream. He was well aware that Kunlun City would eventually open up, and if he could establish enough businesses before then, he could become a significant figure within the city.
So, he set his sights on those who came to purchase properties. Unfortunately, his first target turned out to be Lu Haikong, and despite his seemingly sincere smile, his disguise was instantly seen through by Princess San and Lu Haikong.
Lu Haikong smiled gently, caressed Princess San's head, and calmed her down. Then, he turned to the con artist and offered a reassuring smile.
Lu Haikong had seen through his identity from the start, but that didn't matter. He was more interested in the con artist's knowledge of the real estate market.
Lu Haikong wanted to reassure the con artist and extract some inside information from him.
However, the con artist was quite alert and immediately realized he had been exposed. Despite Lu Haikong's smile and gentle demeanor, the con artist's face darkened, and he turned around and left without a word.
Lu Haikong and Princess San exchanged a glance but ultimately let the con artist go. After all, Lu Haikong's interest was fleeting, and he didn't necessarily need the con artist's intelligence.
Nonetheless, the appearance of this con artist revealed a potential issue in Kunlun City.
In a place where martial power was rendered useless, it might soon become a haven for con artists.
Ignoring this minor incident, Lu Haikong and Princess San entered the City Lord's Mansion. After stating their purpose, Lu Haikong was led to a grand hall.
As soon as he entered the hall, Lu Haikong was captivated by a massive holographic map that filled his vision.
The map immediately drew him in, and he strode towards it, gazing down at the holographic image.
Through this map, Lu Haikong could see the entire Kunlun City in great detail.
He spent a considerable amount of time studying the map, formulating plans for which areas he should purchase.
However, his plans were momentarily halted when he called over the manager and confidently drew a circle on the map, indicating his intention to buy that entire area. The manager, being responsible, informed Lu Haikong that he couldn't even afford a single point within the circle he had drawn.
At that moment, the system also sent Lu Haikong a notification.
[Your contribution points in Kunlun City are insufficient. Please work hard to increase your contribution points!]
Upon hearing this system notification, Lu Haikong was momentarily stunned. Contribution points were required even to buy a house?
In reality, Lu Haikong had underestimated the city's loopholes. While real estate could be a lucrative venture, monopolizing the market was nearly impossible. The city had a contribution point system for property purchases, and Lu Haikong, having just arrived, had none to his name.
The manager, however, was very helpful. Seeing Lu Haikong's lack of contribution points, he provided him with a guide on how to earn them. The first and most significant method was the task Lu Haikong had received upon arriving in Kunlun City.
If Lu Haikong could complete that task, purchasing the land he desired would be no issue.
Seeing this, Lu Haikong's eyes lit up with determination...
(End of Chapter)
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