Chapter 644: I Don't Want Money (Suggested to Read Together Tomorrow)
Chapter 644: I Don’t Want Money (Suggested to Read Together Tomorrow)
"Minty."
The Mint Beast Companion flashed to one side and called out.
At that moment, a sudden "Click" sound of a camera shutter rang out.
"Minty!"
The Mint Beast Companion was startled and instinctively jumped back a large step.
The people in the private room, who had been chatting and laughing, fell silent and glanced over. Seeing the Beast Identifier that had appeared out of nowhere, they instantly understood what was happening and turned back to continue their conversation.
The Treasure Seeker... Qiao Sang gave the Mint Beast Companion an apologetic smile and stepped down the stairs.
The secret door slowly closed.
However, there were orange xenon lights on both sides of the stairs, clearly illuminating the way down.
After confirming that no one else was around, the invisible Treasure Seeker operated the Beast Identifier.
A voice identical to its own instantly sounded:
"Now that you have me, what familiar can't you identify in person... Let me see, Mint Beast, Mid-Class Grass Beast, it emits a mint-like scent which can have a numbing effect on ordinary people, causing them to collapse upon smelling it."
"The pollen from its body, if ingested, can not only clear the mind in a short time but also allow a person to track the Mint Beast's trail for five minutes, just like a familiar with a sensitive sense of smell."
"However, note that this is only effective for Beastmaster brain development. Ordinary people can't withstand the numbing effect of the pollen and will only experience dizziness and collapse after ingesting or smelling it... It's just a Mint Beast, what's the problem with identifying it in person? Now that you have me, you can be a bit more daring."
This Limited Edition Beast Identifier has a camera function, allowing it to take pictures of familiars, store them, and identify them later. The Treasure Seeker had mastered this feature in just two days of use.
So that's how it works. The cup of wine she drank earlier must have contained the Mint Beast's pollen... Qiao Sang realized this, but her steps didn't stop.
Qiao Sang didn't stop the Treasure Seeker from using the Beast Identifier.
The sound of the Beast Identifier could let others know that there was an invisible Ghost-type Companion Beast next to her, even if they didn't know the Treasure Seeker's appearance. This could make others more cautious.
After walking down the stairs for about three to four minutes, a spacious hall came into view, with stalls arranged in an orderly manner. Most of the people browsing were using hats or the large collars of their coats to partially cover their faces.
Although Qiao Sang looked underage, she was actually over 1.6 meters tall. With a mask and a hood, she blended in with the crowd and wasn't particularly noticeable.
The items on the stalls were quite varied, and there were no professional descriptions. After browsing for a while, Qiao Sang realized that she couldn't identify more than 90% of the items.
I need to expand my knowledge... Qiao Sang reflected and stopped in front of a stall, pointing to a silver ring with intricate patterns and asked:
"What is this?"
The stall owner looked up and said:
"A ring."
"What is it used for?"
"For decoration."
Qiao Sang: "???"
This is an Underground Market, and only Beastmasters are allowed in. Why would they sell a ring that is only for decoration?
Qiao Sang fell silent for a moment and then asked, "How much?"
The stall owner was surprised, seemingly not expecting anyone to actually buy this item.
He paused for a moment, then said with some conscience, "100 yuan."
Qiao Sang took out the cash and handed it over.
After the stall owner took the money, Qiao Sang asked in a low voice:
"Do you know where I can find a Shadow Pearl?"
The stall owner thought seriously for a moment.
Although he didn't have a Shadow Pearl on his stall, the customer had just bought something from him, even if it wasn't much. With this transaction, he couldn't just ignore the question.
"Go to Stall B-13. That stall mainly sells items related to Ghost-type Companion Beasts", the stall owner said.
Qiao Sang thanked him and casually put the silver ring in her pocket. Following the stall number, she quickly found B-13.
Shadow Pearl... Qiao Sang's eyes lit up as she looked at the dark purple bead on the stall and asked:
"How much is this?"
The stall owner at B-13 was a middle-aged white man with a gloomy expression. His face was uncovered, seemingly unafraid of others remembering him.
"800,000 yuan", the middle-aged white man said casually.
800,000 is too low; it's not the price for an S-Class Shadow Pearl... Qiao Sang pondered for a moment before asking:
"Do you have any S-Class Shadow Pearls?"
The middle-aged white man was taken aback: "You want an S-Class Shadow Pearl?"
Qiao Sang nodded: "Do you have any?"
"No." The middle-aged white man shook his head.
Qiao Sang: "..."
"However, you can go to the lower level trading area and post that you're looking for an S-Class Shadow Pearl. If anyone here has one, they'll contact you", the middle-aged white man continued.
There's a lower level? Qiao Sang was inwardly surprised but kept her expression neutral: "Thank you."
The middle-aged white man smiled warmly.
He was naturally willing to befriend someone capable of buying an S-Class Shadow Pearl, even if there was a chance she was bluffing.
Qiao Sang took a step to leave, but the next second, she returned to Stall B-13 and asked:
"Which direction is the lower level?"
The middle-aged white man pointed to the right: "Take the elevator down that way."
Qiao Sang thanked him again and walked in the direction the man pointed. Sure enough, she saw an elevator.
At the elevator entrance stood a burly middle-aged man, who was helping to press the elevator button.
Qiao Sang approached.
The man glanced at her and asked, "Going out or down?"
"Down", Qiao Sang replied.
The man didn't say anything more and pressed the button.
The elevator door opened, and Qiao Sang entered the cabin.
Inside, there was a familiar about a meter tall with black eyes and a deep purple body, clearly a Ghost-type.
"Down", the middle-aged man said.
"Shadowy", the deep purple familiar nodded and pressed a button inside.
The elevator door closed.
"Click."
At that moment, a camera shutter sound rang out.
"Shadowy."
The deep purple familiar bared its teeth at the position of the Treasure Seeker's Invisibility.
"Xunxun~"
The Treasure Seeker also bared its teeth.
It hadn't encountered someone who could see through its Invisibility in a long time.
"Ding", the elevator door opened.
Qiao Sang looked around and didn't see any stalls or many people. Only five holographic screens, each about two meters long, were arranged in a circle in the center, standing out prominently.
Self-service message posting? Qiao Sang walked to one of the holographic screens.
She was familiar with this kind of thing; some Beastmaster Centers used similar self-service systems.
After a quick check of the functions, Qiao Sang got the hang of it quickly.
She posted her message about looking for an S-Class Shadow Pearl, and the screen displayed:
[Please wait]
Please wait? How long? Should she wait here or go back? If no one here had an S-Class Shadow Pearl, would she have to wait indefinitely... Just as Qiao Sang was thinking, the screen changed to:
[One person has confirmed the transaction. Please wait in Room C3 for five minutes]
Room C3... Qiao Sang glanced to the side and saw a room with a [C3] sign.
No wonder it was so quiet out here; everyone was conducting their transactions in the rooms... Qiao Sang walked to Room C3.
She pushed the door open and saw that the room was only about seven square meters. Two leather ergonomic chairs and a wooden table were placed in the center, with nothing else.
Qiao Sang pulled out a chair and sat down.
About four minutes later, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in", Qiao Sang said.
A middle-aged white man wearing a hat and a black windbreaker, with a handsome but slightly lined face, pushed the door open and entered.
After closing the door, he walked to the other chair and sat down.
"You're looking for an S-Class Shadow Pearl?" the middle-aged white man asked.
Qiao Sang nodded: "Do you have one?"
"No", the middle-aged white man replied.
Why did you come here then... Qiao Sang almost couldn't control her facial expression.
"However, I have an SS-Class Shadow Pearl", the middle-aged white man continued.
Qiao Sang's eyes lit up. Despite her inner excitement, she maintained a calm demeanor: "What's your price?"
"I don't want money", the middle-aged white man said.
(End of Chapter)
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