novellk Chapter 1637 Market (Part )
Chapter 1637 Market (Part )
"You are too polite, sir. I am just strolling around this special market."
Lei Xiao showed due respect to the orange-robed stall owner, smiled slightly and said, "If you have anything good, just bring it out."
"It seems that these ordinary items in front of me are indeed not worthy of the human emperor's attention."
The other party immediately revealed Lei Xiao's identity. It was obvious that like Manager A just now, he knew something about Lei Xiao.
This is not surprising. Many of these first-rate individual powerhouses often travel between the first-rate and second-rate shadow markets. They naturally pay attention to what’s happening in the second-rate territory, and have even witnessed the earth-shaking changes in the second-rate territory with their own eyes.
For them, Lei Xiao, the most recently rising human emperor, was no stranger. Even if they had never seen Lei Xiao himself, they had guessed Lei Xiao's identity one after another through the presence of a group of second-rate leaders who had surrounded him.
The powerful human who showed his true face in front of him was no longer just the human emperor, but the leader of the fortress alliance who was above all second-rate and third-rate forces.
"As long as you can come up with something good, I won't let you down."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, maintaining a faint smile.
Lei Xiao naturally knew something about these individual strongmen from first-rate forces.
Those things and resources that the first-rate forces simply look down upon often have considerable appeal to these powerful lone men. This is why these powerful men are willing to participate in the Shadow Market of second-rate or even third-rate forces.
After gaining control of the managers of the second-rate and third-rate forces, Lei Xiao had asked the managers to contact the individual strongmen of these first-rate forces, and try to collect some new and unupgraded weapons and equipment and other items, and then build up a certain degree of goodwill with them, or even use them for their own benefit.
However, the foundation of these independent warriors is always too limited. In addition, many of them are like Jasmine before, their whereabouts in the outside world are erratic, so the current results are relatively limited.
However, demigod-level existences are rare among these individual powerful warriors, so it is still worth it for one to personally receive them.
"Hey, how about this thing, Your Majesty?"
The orange-robed stall owner waved his sleeves, and a sparkling diamond-shaped golden crystal emerged.
All of a sudden, the originally dim stall became much brighter, indicating that the golden crystal was obviously not an ordinary item.
"What is this?"
Jasmine opened her starry eyes wide, obviously she had never seen this kind of resource before. Around Jasmine, the other powerful people who were accompanying her also looked curious.
"This is an extremely rare new Holy Stone!"
The orange-robed stall owner carefully picked up the crystal stone and showed it to everyone. He smiled and said, "I don't need to tell you how precious this thing is, right? How is it? Does His Majesty the Human Race like it?"
"It's actually the Holy Stone!"
Jasmine leaned closer and couldn't help but blurt out.
After following Lei Xiao for such a long time, Jasmine clearly understood that this was exactly what Lei Xiao had been looking for, although she didn't know what this thing was used for.
But what is certain is that this thing is extremely rare, otherwise, with Lei Xiao's power and background, he would not have been unable to find it.
"Holy Stone?"
Lei Xiao looked at the sparkling crystal in front of him and raised his eyebrows slightly.
The Holy Stone was indeed what he had been looking for. As long as he had it, he would be able to open the place where his ancestors were sleeping underground in Luolong City and see Wang Xi again.
At present, he has obtained a lot of containers, and his own strength has already reached the sixth level, making it easy for Wang Xi, the pioneer time traveler, to reappear in the world.
Although Wang Xi's talent tips and the lord interface are both incomplete versions and can only produce extremely limited effects, they are better than nothing and may be of great help in the future.
Furthermore, Wang Xi is Ariel's ancestor after all, and his relationship with Ariel is getting closer and closer. It is reasonable and moral to help this guy see the light of day again.
As for the many treasures that guy possesses, for me at the moment, I can only say that they have no appeal at all.
"By the way, Wang Xi and Ya Heng have a good relationship. Since Fort Kell, Ya Heng has solved my crises twice. If Wang Xi can come forward, perhaps we can further strengthen the relationship with the Winged People, which is a big deal at the moment."
Lei Xiao thought so and refocused his attention on the golden crystal in front of him, but the premise was that this was a new holy stone full of energy, otherwise he would still not be able to see Wang Xi.
Lei Xiao found out by quietly opening the property bar of the object in front of him.
This is indeed a holy stone, but a considerable portion of the special energy contained in it has been consumed, and it is not brand new at all.
As for why it is still shining and looks like brand new, it is probably because that guy used some kind of sophisticated lighting array as a trick.
When the magic power contained in the lighting magic circle is exhausted, everything will become clear.
Sure enough, Anna, who had been following Lei Xiao, soon noticed the clues. She frowned and quietly tugged at Lei Xiao's collar, suggesting that the other party was playing tricks.
Although the sleight of hand cast by the demigod was extremely sophisticated, even ordinary demigods would find it difficult to detect, but Anna had the blood of a light elf after all, and was good at using light spells, so she could still detect something unusual.
"May I ask what you would like to exchange for this?"
Lei Xiao did not directly point out the other party's mistake, but continued to ask calmly.
"Your Majesty is indeed straightforward. I will speak frankly then."
The orange-robed stall owner rubbed his hands and said quickly, "I need one piece of Star Brocade and one piece of Ancient Tree Magic Vine Fiber!"
"This guy is really asking for too much."
Jasmine put her hands on her hips and couldn't help but frown slightly.
Both of these items were top-grade natural treasures, and were also key materials for making several types of sixth-tier magic robes. Even the forest elves she worked for had a limited annual output, not to mention that they were only one piece each? This was enough to make several new sets of sixth-tier magic robes!
"Do you need materials to make a sixth-level robe?"
Upon hearing this, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
Star Brocade and Ancient Tree Magic Vine Fiber are indeed extremely rare in the territory of second-rate forces. It is difficult to produce one piece in hundreds of years, and almost all of them are taken away by the strong men of first-rate forces.
But for me, this is not a difficult thing.
He had just decomposed a batch of sixth-level robes a few days ago and provided the obtained materials to his magic craft masters to make new robes, which included these two rare resources.
However, the magic craft masters under his command had no experience in making sixth-level magic robes. Even if they mastered the corresponding equipment blueprints, the progress was extremely slow.
"Could this guy be a master of magic craftsmanship who is good at making sixth-level robes? This is a rare talent."
What Lei Xiao cared about was not the value of the materials of these two robes, but what the other party needed. This was why Lei Xiao knew that this guy was playing tricks, but still asked him what he needed.
What the other party is thinking about is how to get as many benefits as possible from Lei Xiao, while what Lei Xiao is thinking about is how to win over the other party and even use him for his own purposes.
As for those priceless treasures, they are not worth mentioning in Lei Xiao's eyes. As long as he can produce sixth-level robes stably, the future rewards will be more than a hundred times.
"Is this what you are talking about, Your Excellency?"
Lei Xiao also waved his hand casually, and two pieces of robe materials that the opponent needed appeared.
"That's right, that's it!"
Although I couldn't see the other person's face hidden under the hood, there was a hint of urgency in his voice.
Originally, the orange robe stall owner thought that Lei Xiao would bargain, so he quoted a high price. Unexpectedly, the latter took out these without thinking!
You know, the production of these two rare treasures is limited among first-rate forces!
"Your price is very reasonable."
Hearing the other party's urgency, a faint smile emerged on Lei Xiao's face.
Now that you know what the other party needs, it will be much easier to control them.
"Then let's start the replacement without further delay!"
The orange-robed stall owner's eyes remained on the two pieces of magic cloth, and he swallowed involuntarily.
"Wait, what we were talking about just now was a brand new Holy Essence Stone, not a second-hand one with limited energy."
Lei Xiao's expression remained calm and he went straight to the point.
"This……"
The orange-robed stall owner was speechless for a moment and suddenly felt himself sweating profusely. He did not expect that the human king in front of him had already discovered the clues.
Although he is a powerful demigod, he is, after all, just a lone strong man. Neither in terms of power nor background can he be compared with the human king in front of him.
Originally, after he accidentally learned that Lei Xiao seemed to be looking for the Holy Stone, he took it out specifically to capture the latter. Unexpectedly, the latter had a keen eye for gold, and he was the one who was captured instead.
This time I'm done for. I've offended this rising monarch from a foreign land, and I'm afraid I'm going to be in big trouble.
Just when the other party didn't know how to end it, Lei Xiao directly pushed two pieces of magic cloth to him, smiled faintly and said: "Since it's not a brand new Holy Essence Stone, then I don't need it. But since we have known each other for a while, this little bit of stuff can be regarded as my gift for meeting you."
Hearing this, the stall owner in the orange robe was stunned and could not speak for a long time.
I was so clever that I tried to fool His Majesty the Human King by treating him as a new second-hand crystal stone, but the latter was not angry at all. Instead, he repaid evil with kindness and even gave me these two extremely precious magic cloths. This was simply unbelievable!
You know, I have been wandering in this foreign land for hundreds of years, and I am used to seeing the evil and deceit of people's hearts, and I am also used to seeing some first-class strongmen bullying others by taking advantage of their power, but I have never encountered such a thing! I don't even dare to think about it!
If it were someone else, they would have probably lost their temper and called the market guards over.
"Take it. It's never a bad thing to have more friends when you're out there. This is also what I'm planning for my future."
Lei Xiao's words were very straightforward and he nodded at the other party.
"Since His Majesty thinks so highly of me, I will naturally treat you with sincerity!"
The orange-robed stall owner first carefully put away the two pieces of magic cloth, then turned his palm up, and another shining holy stone emerged.
Compared with the previous one, this one is obviously more crystal clear.
"Your Majesty, this one is very good."
After sensing it, Anna nodded at Lei Xiao.
"I saw it too."
A hint of surprise flashed in Lei Xiao's eyes, and he nodded slightly.
By checking the attribute column, Lei Xiao discovered that this was indeed a brand new Holy Stone. The special energy contained in it was extremely abundant, which was exactly what he had been looking for!
"Originally, I just wanted to use those few things to make friends with this orange-robed stall owner, but I didn't expect him to take out another one. This can be considered an unexpected gain."
Just when Lei Xiao was thinking about this, the other party had already handed over the new Holy Essence Stone, nodded heavily at Lei Xiao and said: "Since His Majesty the Human Race does not treat me as an outsider, then I will naturally return the favor!"
"Thank you very much. I'll take it."
Lei Xiao took the crystal and nodded with satisfaction.
In this way, I can see Wang Xi again. This time, I will take this pioneer time traveler to appreciate the current human territory!
"Your Majesty, there is no need to thank me. This is what I should do!"
The orange-robed stall owner showed obvious joy in his words and waved his hands quickly. To be able to get those two pieces of magic cloth was already his dream come true!
"To be honest with you, I think I have a lot of things you might like. Why don't you come take a look at my place when you have time?"
Lei Xiao put away the Holy Stone and continued to pursue the victory.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, it's better not to get involved with me any further."
Hearing this, the orange-robed stall owner was very tempted, but after thinking it over, he decided to reject Lei Xiao's invitation.
"It seems that there must be some stories hidden behind this guy."
Lei Xiao was a little surprised, but his face remained calm. He smiled and said, "You are worrying too much. In any case, you are welcome to come to me anytime."
"...Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty. I will consider it."
The other party did not refuse again. Instead, he nodded heavily and lowered his head without saying anything else.
"See you at the dinner."
Lei Xiao did not stay any longer, but continued to stroll around with the powerful men who were accompanying him.
After some observation, Lei Xiao noticed further.
The other several demigod warriors in the market did not cover their faces, and it was obvious that they were representing the same clan.
Naturally, there is no need for our group to do so, since the main purpose of coming here is to make friends.
Just as Lei Xiao was heading towards the busiest area of the market, a quarrel suddenly broke out not far away. (End of this chapter)