C5 Exchange System and Selling.
This shop was bathed in pleasant lighting. Behind the service counter stood a cabinet reminiscent of those found in pharmacies, except the doors were transparent, ensuring that every patron could clearly see the colorful contents within.
"What can I get for you?" asked the waitress, a girl with a sweet demeanor.
Lin Yih didn't rush to answer, his gaze drifting to the shelves behind her.
Soul Grass (72 years): Harvested from the heart of the jungle.
Benefits: Enhances the spiritual bond between humans and Pet Beasts, aiding in the synchronization of their rapport.
Yellow Earth Grass (102 years): Sourced from lands rich in earth elements.
Benefits: Slightly boosts a Pet Beast's harmony with earth elements, enhancing the potency of their earth-based abilities.
Water Essence (Bronze Tier II): Extracted from the core of aquatic beings known as Water Shells.
Benefits: Improves a Pet Beast's affinity with water elements and supports their growth, making it a favored feed for Water Attribute Pet Beasts.
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The quality is quite impressive!
Lin Yih left the store with a satisfied smile.
He had secured all he needed at bargain prices, thanks in large part to his own display of expertise.
With his cheats, Lin Yih could pinpoint the name, age, effect, and origin of each ingredient with uncanny accuracy, leaving the impression that he was a fellow professional.
He managed to snag the Soul Grass, Yellow Earth Grass, and Water Essence for a mere thousand—half the usual cost.
The bulk of his purchase was attribute crystals.
Water Crystals (x2), Earth Crystals (x2), White Crystals (x10)—the market price for attributed crystals was typically a thousand, while the non-attributed White Crystals came in at half that, a mere five hundred.
Why the focus on attribute crystals? To nurture his Pet Beast, of course! The right crystals could significantly foster the growth and development of his companion.
The non-attributed White Crystals, on the other hand, were of little use in training and were primarily utilized as an energy source for other items, hence their lower price.
All told, he spent ten thousand yuan.
But why did Lin Yih invest in so many non-attributed crystals? Was it excess wealth? Hardly! The reason was...
Low-priced Gold Crystals (Absorbable x1)
Low-priced Wood Crystals (Absorbable x1)
Low-priced Water Crystals (Absorbable x1)
Low-priced Fire Crystals (Absorbable x1)
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Low-priced White Crystals (Absorbable x1)
The Exchange System lit up, bringing another smile to Lin Yih's face.
It turns out that the energy levels of the various low-priced crystals were quite similar; they were simply beyond the use of ordinary people. This was precisely why Lin Yih could capitalize on such opportunities.
Upon uncovering the secrets of the Exchange System, he was eager to return home and experiment.
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In his room...
Lin Yih sat before ten White Crystals, focusing intently as he whispered, "Absorb!"
Fizz, fizz!
Energy Points: 10
Exchangeable Items:
Acceleration Pill (1 point): Doubles the user's speed for thirty minutes.
Tremendous Strength Pill (1 point): Doubles the user's strength for thirty minutes.
Strengthening Pill (3 points): Doubles the user's defense and recovery speed for thirty minutes.
Explosive Pill (10 points): Enhances the user's overall physical condition—speed, strength, recovery, etc.—to twice the normal level. (Side effect: Half-hour period of weakness.)
Poison-Antidote Pill (5 points): Effective against poisoning and other negative effects during the Bronze stage.
Healing Pill (5 points): Grants the user a slow recovery effect for thirty minutes.
Recovery Pill (10 points): Slowly restores the user's physical and spiritual energy over thirty minutes.
Growth Pill (1 point): Speeds up the growth of young beasts in the Bronze stage.
Lin Yih reviewed the seven items available for exchange, noting their potential utility. They were essential for survival, growth, and daily needs, all at a reasonable cost. After all, explosive life-saving medicines could fetch thousands, if not tens of thousands, on the market, not to mention consumables like the Poison-Antidote and Recovery Pills.
If he chose to, Lin Yih could flip these items for a profit and quickly become a nouveau riche.
But Lin Yih was no fool. To avoid trouble, he wouldn't make a spectacle of his sales, nor would he offload too much at once.
As the evening darkened, Lin Yih checked the time. Two hours remained until midnight.
After a moment's thought, he silently invoked the Giant Strength Pill (x10).
Zap, zap!
Purchase successful! Collecting silently!
Remaining Energy Points: Zero.
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"Shh! Quiet, Xiaoxiao!" Lin Yih whispered, gently holding the little dog's muzzle as he stealthily crept out of the room.
"Wuwu ~"
"That's right, I need to step out for a bit. You stay here and be good, okay?" Once Xiaoxiao seemed to grasp his intent, Lin Yih released her and slipped away into the night.
Getting the hang of a place comes with experience.
Lin Yih found himself in a taxi once again, heading toward the trading center.
Surveying the trading street, alive with lights and bustling activity, he mused, "It's no surprise they say some deals should stay out of the spotlight. These folks really are creatures of the night."
Lin Yih didn't linger on the trading street this time. He made a beeline for the shop he had visited earlier in the day.
"Esteemed sir, how may I assist you today?" The same girl with the sweet voice greeted him.
However, Lin Yih was now clad in a black hoodie and a nondescript mask, rendering him unrecognizable to her.
"Quack! What's your name, pretty little thing?" Lin Yih cackled, reaching out as if to touch her face, embodying the persona of a seasoned eccentric.
"Sir, I must ask you to conduct yourself properly," Deng Xiaorou stepped back, asserting, "My name is Deng Xiaorou, and I'd appreciate it if you didn't jest with me."
"Alright then," Lin Yih nodded in agreement. "I have ten growth pills here. Are you interested?"
Deng Xiaorou paused, taken aback by the sudden straightforwardness of the peculiar man. "Ah… Yes, we'll take them."
That settled it for Lin Yih; he had no desire to hawk his wares on the trading street.
"May I inquire about the effects of these pills, sir?" Deng Xiaorou asked cautiously, eyeing the small blue and white pills no bigger than a pinky nail.
"Their effect? They double the user's strength."
"Double?" Deng Xiaorou's face registered shock.
"Ha! What did you think? It's not a permanent boost, just a temporary surge," Lin Yih chuckled, momentarily slipping into his natural voice.
Deng Xiaorou's ears perked up. Is that voice familiar?
"So, how long does the effect last?"
"Cough! Thirty minutes," Lin Yih coughed, disguising his voice once more.
Deng Xiaorou, still processing the information, didn't catch Lin Yih's odd antics but instead looked astonished. "Sir, I need to consult with the manager about this."
...
When Lin Yih finally stepped out of the shop, his pockets were heavier by 100,000. The nine pills had fetched a price of 10,000 each. The last pill had been taken for testing by the manager, a necessary step to avoid being duped.
As compensation for the test, the manager had agreed to buy the remaining nine pills at a premium above the market rate.
