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Chapter 645: Ghostfire Slurry
Chapter 645: Ghostfire Slurry
"What do you want then?" Qiao Sang asked.
When resources become rare enough, they can't simply be bought with money.
Though S-Class and SS-Rank resources differ by only one level, the value gap between them is immense. Therefore, Qiao Sang wasn't particularly surprised when the man didn't ask for money.
The middle-aged white man said solemnly, "I want half a pound of Ghostfire Slurry."
Ghostfire Slurry? What's that? Never heard of it... Qiao Sang felt a bit lost inside but maintained a calm exterior as she replied, "I don't have any Ghostfire Slurry on me right now, but you can give me a way to contact you, and I'll reach out once I get it."
No wonder he was willing to trade an S-Class Shadow Pearl. Hearing that he needed half a pound of Ghostfire Slurry, he seemed surprisingly calm... The middle-aged white man was both surprised and delighted, feeling that he might finally get his hands on the Ghostfire Slurry. He immediately pulled out his mobile phone and exchanged contact information with Qiao Sang.
After labeling the contact as "Shadow Pearl", Qiao Sang thought of something and set her social media feed to be visible for only the next three days.
Her admission letter was still on there, and it wouldn't be good if it got seen.
The middle-aged white man put away his mobile phone and then confessed, "Actually, two others are also involved in this deal. I only have one SS-Rank Shadow Pearl. If any of them brings the Ghostfire Slurry first, I'll agree to the trade. Similarly, if you bring it first, I'll trade with you."
He was trying to create some competitive pressure... Qiao Sang nodded, "I understand."
The middle-aged white man stood up and turned to leave, but just as he was about to open the door, he turned back and said, "In three days, the Kotya Volcano will erupt. You can check it out then."
Qiao Sang: "???"
Wait, how did you know I'd go when the volcano erupts... And isn't the Kotya Volcano supposed to erupt every two weeks? It hasn't been that long yet... Qiao Sang's mind was filled with questions, but to maintain her composure, she simply said, "I see."
Satisfied, the middle-aged white man said nothing more and left the room.
Once the door closed, Qiao Sang immediately picked up her mobile phone and typed "Ghostfire Slurry" into the search bar.
Soon, the screen displayed relevant information:
"Ghostfire Slurry is an extremely rare material that Ghost-type Companion Beasts can absorb while practicing Fire-Type Skills. Absorbing it can instantly boost a Ghost-type Companion Beast's Fire-Type Skill Proficiency by a significant level."
"It might not sound like much, but here's the thing: after absorbing it, a Ghost-type Companion Beast's Fire-Type Skills, if they were at the Perfection level, can potentially jump straight to Mastery."
"Pretty cool, right? But this stuff is incredibly rare. You won't find it on the market. If it's available, it's usually snapped up by the Beastmaster Clans immediately."
"If you really want it, you can try your luck near a volcano."
"During a night eruption, if the lava is blue, it's Ghostfire Slurry."
"Not every night eruption produces blue lava. As far as we know, the only active volcanoes that can produce Ghostfire Slurry are the Doom Volcano in the Thirtieth District and the Kotya Volcano in the Nineteenth District."
"If these volcanoes erupt at night and produce red lava, you can try going to the bottom, but it's extremely dangerous. There might be a small amount of Ghostfire Slurry there, but there's also a chance of finding nothing at all."
No wonder he suggested I check out the Kotya Volcano when it erupts. Ghostfire Slurry is produced during night eruptions... Qiao Sang was enlightened.
She thought for a moment, then got up and went to the holographic screen in the center of the hall, posting a message about her need for Ghostfire Slurry.
If the information is true, even if the Kotya Volcano erupts at night, it might not produce Ghostfire Slurry. Going to the bottom of the volcano is too dangerous, so it's best to try and get it from someone else... Qiao Sang thought cautiously.
A minute later, the screen changed from "Please Wait" to "No Transactions. Please Try Again Later."
It seems the posting time is only one minute... Qiao Sang sighed and took the elevator back to the floor above.
In the following time, she visited almost every stall, but unfortunately, she found neither the required Shadow Pearl nor the Ghostfire Slurry.
Unlike in TV dramas, no one seemed to be watching her closely. Everyone was focused on their own business, and the Underground Market was much safer than she had imagined.
……
Sota Hotel.
Room 3406.
After sending the Vip ticket for the International Team Tour of the Companion Beast Professional League to "Love Me in Vain", Qiao Sang half-reclined against the headboard, holding her mobile phone and logging onto the Beastmaster Center’s official website. She clicked on the mission posting section and posted a request for Ghostfire Slurry.
The mission was successfully posted, and the platform automatically categorized it as a four-star mission.
A four-star mission—she didn’t even have the qualifications to take it on… Qiao Sang sighed, feeling exhausted.
Indeed, anything that could be exchanged for an SS-Rank Shadow Pearl wasn’t easy to obtain…
Pitifully, she had an Unlimited Credit Card, but it was useless when it came to materials of this caliber…
She thought for a moment and started scrolling through her social media feed.
The College Entrance Exam was tomorrow, and the only thing that could comfort her now was seeing everyone’s struggles on social media…
……
Three days later.
5:20 PM.
The hotel room phone rang.
"Xunxun?" Treasure Seeker answered the call.
There was a moment of silence on the other end. "Could you please have your Beastmaster take the call?"
"Xunxun~" Treasure Seeker called out to its Beastmaster.
Qiao Sang opened her eyes, stopping her meditation, and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
A pleasant female voice came through the line:
"Hello, this is the front desk at Sota Hotel. We have just predicted that Kotya Volcano will erupt around 7:00 PM. Would you like us to arrange a vehicle or a familiar to take you to the site to watch?"
Around 7:00 PM, the volcano would erupt… Qiao Sang immediately thought of what the Beastmaster with the SS-Rank Shadow Pearl had said at the Underground Market three days ago. She pondered for a moment and asked:
"Is the information accurate?"
The front desk laughed.
"Of course, it’s accurate. Kotya Volcano is one of our main attractions, erupting roughly every half month. However, this isn’t absolute. We predict daily using a Molten Beast, which provides the most accurate timing."
Molten Beast, a Fire-Type Junior Familiar, has the Heat Premonition trait, allowing it to predict volcanic eruptions based on surface temperature. It’s said that after making a prediction, the Molten Beast will emit flames, and researchers who have studied the Molten Beast in detail can make precise predictions based on the temperature of the flame jet. It seems the Beastmaster with the SS-Rank Shadow Pearl used a Molten Beast for the prediction. However, the Heat Premonition trait of the Molten Beast he used must be quite advanced, or it wouldn’t have predicted the eruption three days in advance… Qiao Sang recalled the information about the Molten Beast, thought for a moment, and declined:
"I understand. No need to send me there."
"Alright, have a pleasant day." The front desk continued to smile.
Qiao Sang hung up the phone, checked the time on her mobile phone, and saw that it was only a little over an hour before 7:00 PM.
Three days ago, she had posted the mission for Ghostfire Slurry, but no Beastmaster had taken it. The day before, while she was reading the Beastmaster Codex, she noticed that Treasure Seeker’s level had reached [Advanced (92118/100000)] and stopped rising every second. As a result, her urgency to obtain the Shadow Pearl had lessened.
However, while S-Class Shadow Pearls could be found more frequently in resource-rich areas like the Upper Ten Districts, SS-Rank Shadow Pearls were much rarer. If possible, Qiao Sang still wanted to get a bottle of Ghostfire Slurry to exchange.
Moreover, her purpose for coming here was to visit Kotya Volcano twice, and she wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Qiao Sang put on her coat and shoes, waved her hand to retract Steel Treasure into the Beastmaster Codex, then picked up Fangy and slung the backpack with Lulu over her shoulder. She approached the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the distant, dormant volcano, saying:
"Treasure Seeker, teleport us there directly."
"Xunxun~"
Treasure Seeker, having seen its Beastmaster looking at that spot every day, knew exactly where she meant. Its eyes glowed blue.
In the next second, Qiao Sang and Fangy vanished from the spot.
(End of Chapter)
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