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Chapter 1045: Beginning the Refinement
Chapter 1045: Beginning the Refinement
September 25, 2017
Kunlun Mystic Realm, Kunlun City.
Lu HaiKong, that guy, might have gotten used to exploiting the system's loopholes, thinking that he could find and profit from them in Kunlun City as well.
However, it turned out that while Kunlun City might have its flaws, randomly stumbling upon opportunities to make a fortune was nearly impossible.
For instance, the real estate deal Lu HaiKong had in mind didn't go as he expected. He thought he could just throw money at it, but it turned out that money alone wasn't enough; he also needed contribution points in Kunlun City.
Earning these contribution points was no easy task. Lu HaiKong took a look and saw that besides the task he had accepted, there were numerous other tasks available for earning contribution points.
However, these tasks shared a common trait: they were tedious and time-consuming. Almost every task required a significant amount of time to be spent in Kunlun City. After seeing these tasks, Lu HaiKong decided to put his idea of developing in Kunlun City on hold.
After all, Lu HaiKong's interest in this aspect was only temporary. His foundation was firmly established elsewhere, and he didn't mind spending money if it meant quick results. But if it required a substantial investment of time, he wasn't interested, as time was his most precious resource at the moment.
Of course, if the opportunity arose, Lu HaiKong was considering sending a group of loose individuals to develop in Kunlun City.
However, this required careful consideration. Since Kunlun City was a place where martial force was prohibited, Lu HaiKong had to ensure the loyalty of the loose individuals he sent there. He didn't want to inadvertently raise a wolf in sheep's clothing.
After confirming that he couldn't purchase the property at this time, Lu HaiKong temporarily set the matter aside. Then, he and Princess San left the City Lord's Mansion and took a casual stroll around Kunlun City.
Since they were leaving the next day, Lu HaiKong and Princess San didn't visit the usual tourist spots. Instead, they went to prop shops, bookstores, and similar places, intending to stock up on supplies before their departure. Even if they couldn't buy land or property, they wanted to leave with some gains.
Princess San had lived in Kunlun City before, and the city hadn't changed much in the past few years. Under her guidance, they easily found their way to the prop shop.
Similar to the blacksmith shop, the prop shop was located in a relatively remote corner of Kunlun City.
Perhaps due to its secluded location, the shop was quite spacious, covering an area of about 1,000 to 2,000 square meters.
Lu HaiKong and Princess San entered the shop, and their eyes were immediately drawn to the dazzling array of prop items.
The variety of items was astounding, ranging from System Construction Upgrade Tokens to Top General Trial Tokens, and almost everything in between, except for some unique props.
However, as Lu HaiKong browsed the shop, his mood grew increasingly gloomy, and he felt an urge to strangle someone.
The reason was simple. Although almost everything in the shop could be purchased with money, the items that caught Lu HaiKong's interest mostly required contribution points from Kunlun City.
This condition directly thwarted Lu HaiKong's shopping desires. He now felt relieved that he had met the old man at the blacksmith shop; otherwise, he might not have been able to buy the ore even if the owner wanted to sell it to him.
In the end, Lu HaiKong left the prop shop without purchasing much. After a cursory browse, he exited the shop with Princess San.
After leaving the prop shop, Lu HaiKong and Princess San headed to a nearby bookstore.
Conveniently located next to the prop shop, the bookstore was a pleasant surprise for Lu HaiKong, who had braced himself for more disappointment.
While Lu HaiKong encountered the same issue as in the prop shop, where some books required contribution points for purchase, the number of such books was relatively small.
The impact of this requirement was minimal for Lu HaiKong, and many of the books that didn't require contribution points were still valuable resources for him and his territories.
The books covered a vast array of subjects, ranging from military and political strategies to agriculture, medicine, and even books on formation techniques and mechanical arts.
Lu HaiKong casually flipped through the books, finding many intriguing titles. Among them, he stumbled upon books about mechanical arts that described the existence of the Automaton Chariot in Kunlun City, which piqued his interest. What delighted him even more was that these books could be purchased directly with money.
Seizing this rare opportunity, Lu HaiKong went on a spending spree, emptying his wallet. In less than three hours, he spent nearly hundreds of thousands and bought out every book in the store that didn't require contribution points.
Speaking of this large sum of money, it's worth mentioning the currency used in Kunlun City.
The currency in Kunlun City required an exchange through the system. Foreigners could convert their external assets into Kunlun City's currency or gold vouchers at a rate of ten to one. These existed in the form of gold coins and vouchers, with one gold coin equaling ten external gold coins, and the highest denomination of the gold vouchers reaching ten thousand, equivalent to a million external gold coins.
Lu HaiKong paid close attention to this detail, sensing that once Kunlun City fully opened, this Kunlun currency would likely become the standard circulating among the Loose Persons.
After purchasing the books, Lu HaiKong had them delivered to the Forge Shop and then toured Kunlun City with Princess San. With that, their visit to Kunlun City came to an end.
After visiting the Forge Shop, the City Lord's Mansion, the Prop Shop, and the bookstore, Lu HaiKong and Princess San had spent most of the day.
The two returned to the city center, had a quick late-night snack, and rested for the night. The next morning, they headed straight to the Forge Shop and, together with the appointed Master Blacksmith, left Kunlun City, hastily concluding their trip.
(End of Chapter)
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