Chapter 892: Chapter 572, Crown Feather of the Ancient Saint_2
[Breeze White Coral, priced at 80000 Warfire Coins, Sea Tribe influence required: 10000.]
“As expected, they have it,” Fang Hao rejoiced in his heart.
His own Wish Pool finally had a promising lead.
However, the Sea Tribe influence required…
Now that he thought about it, the Trade Alliance auction was rather useful; at least the items purchased there only competed in price, without any requirements for influence.
“Let’s go, let’s head down first,” Fang Hao turned and went downstairs.
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The Coral Cottage clearly wasn’t doing very good business.
Other shops were staffed with three or four attendants, while this one only had one person.
He walked slowly down the stairs.
Fang Hao and his companions’ footsteps paused once more.
Downstairs, new customers had arrived, and they were three Lizardmen.
[Crown Feather of the Ancient Saint – Anastasia (Dark Gold Ninth Tier Hero)]
[Hero God Temple Guard (Ninth Tier Troops)].
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The leading female Lizardman, tall and slim with a long and slender neck, bore skin covered in red scales, dressed in a brightly colored dress akin to phoenix feathers.
On her head sat a high crest of long feathers, blue as gemstones and standing tall.
Around her neck, fingers, and the tip of her tail, she donned beautiful gemstones and gold jewelry.
Body curves, attire.
Even if their aesthetic senses were not the same, she still exuded a sense of feminine beauty and elegance to Fang Hao.
Meanwhile, Fang Hao was secretly astonished by the other party’s rank, Dark Gold Ninth Tier.
It seemed like she was on the verge of ascending to godhood.
From what he had learned from Nelson, above Dark Gold Ninth Tier was the demigod level, also known as the Hero God mentioned in the books.
Fang Hao had killed a demigod last time, but the Lizardman before him was the closest to a demigod-tier hero he had encountered.
Following the glamorous female Lizardman were two Ninth Tier troops.
They were nearly three meters tall, as robust as triceratops stuffed into armor, carrying huge serrated greatswords, looking incredibly ferocious.
Hearing the footsteps from the stairs.
The female Lizardman looked up, catching sight of Fang Hao and Demitrija’s party descending.
Fang Hao smiled and nodded in greeting, and she reciprocated with a friendly nod of her own.
After exchanging greetings,
he directly approached the counter and said to the ‘Coral Witch’ attendant, “I would like to buy the materials from the second floor.”
The Coral Witch smiled and responded, “Certainly, sir, what do you need? If it’s a large quantity, we can arrange for direct delivery to your territory.”
Fang Hao cleared his throat and asked tentatively, “If I say that I want to buy the items from the second floor, and the quantity is not small, enough to earn you a decent amount of money, but the only thing is that I lack sufficient influence, is it possible to make the purchase?”
The Coral Witch was briefly taken aback by this roundabout question, but then replied, “Sir, what would you like to purchase?”
“The Coral Crystals on the second floor, the Breeze White Coral,” Fang Hao answered.
The witch nodded; both items were indeed expensive commodities in the shop.
Originally they were meant for the third floor, but since the third floor wasn’t open yet, they were temporarily placed on the second floor.
“Sir, may I see your invitation card?”
Fang Hao handed over his Trade Alliance invitation card, and somehow they quickly checked it and handed it back to him.
“I’m sorry, sir, but with only 1505 influence points, you are unable to purchase the Coral Crystals and Breeze White Coral,” said the witch as she returned the card.
Fang Hao pocketed his invitation card and continued, “I understand, what I mean is, is there another way to complete this transaction? You understand what I am getting at, right?”
“I’m sorry, sir, you can choose some other items, or fulfill orders for the Sea Tribe, to accumulate influence,” the attendant said, maintaining a professional smile.
This…
Fang Hao was somewhat at a loss for words.
Fulfilling orders for the Sea Tribe indeed could rack up influence.
But to increase from 1500 to 10000 would be an incredibly long process.
He didn’t have the time to grind for Sea Tribe influence.
Moreover, there wasn’t much in the Sea Tribe’s offerings that could be utilized by his territory.
Suddenly, Fang Hao found himself in a difficult position.
At that moment, a voice came from behind.
“Do you really need these materials?”
Fang Hao and his companions turned around to see the radiant female Lizardman standing behind them.
With her arms folded gracefully in front of her, she exhibited a unique nobility.
“Yes,” Fang Hao nodded.
The Lizardman woman glanced at Demitrija with the corner of her eye before returning her gaze to Fang Hao and gently asked, “How may I address you?”
Fang Hao replied, “Fang Hao, and you, madam?”
He had a hint of her name from the information provided, but it was clearly impolite to address her directly by it.
First, it was necessary to ask her. After she responded, he would address her by name.
Moreover, a Dark Gold Rank 9 hero, who showed friendliness, wasn’t a bad thing.
“Anastasia!” the lizard woman said.
Fang Hao nodded, using the half-baked etiquette learned from Rebecca, “Miss Anastasia, it is an honor to meet you.”
The lizard woman nodded slightly in return, “If you are troubled by your influence, perhaps now you need to make a friend.”
Fang Hao’s eyes narrowed slightly, instantly understanding the meaning behind her words.
Helping him?
Unsolicited kindness that came knocking at his door made him suspicious.
Yet he maintained a smile on his face, “Then, what should I offer in return for a friend’s kindness?”
The lizard woman replied directly, “My shop is not far from here, would you like to sit for a while?”
Fang Hao was stunned, he felt like he was being propositioned by a cougar.
And to come sit at her place no less.
But lizardmen and humans should have different aesthetics, she must regard him as Fang Hao regarded her.
Even if not repulsed, surely not interested enough to want a deeper interaction.
Suddenly, Fang Hao noticed that the lizard woman glances at Demitrija now and then.
This gave him a new guess.
“Of course, I apologize for the disturbance, my lady,” Fang Hao replied with a smile.
The lizard woman also smiled and led the way out.
Fang Hao and his companions followed her out of the store.
The lizard woman’s shop was not far, a four or five-minute walk away.
They pushed the door open and entered.
Inside, the lizard attendants greeted her respectfully, “Your Majesty the Queen!”
The three people at the doorway simultaneously froze in their tracks.
What the hell! A queen.
Fang Hao saw Demitrija showing a touch of surprise as well.
They followed upstairs to the third floor, entering a private room.
The room wasn’t large, but it was richly decorated.
A peacock blue main color toned with embellishments of red and gold.
Even if not as luxurious as the auction hall, it was still beautifully exquisite.
“Please, take a seat,” the lizard queen gestured elegantly with her hand.
The guests were seated.
Lizard attendants prepared refreshments, setting them before the three visitors.
The lizard queen indicated for them to be at ease and began, “Yesterday’s battle was splendid, not many dare to take on the Dragon Clan.”
The three were startled, not expecting to be recognized so easily.
Were they really that obvious?
Or was their disguise too clumsy, doing nothing to help them blend in.
After the initial surprise settled, calmness quickly returned.
Fang Hao spoke, “Oh? Were you there in person, Your Majesty?”
It was apparent that there was no malice from the other side.
With little association between the lizardmen and the Dragon Clan, he was not worried that she would act on the Dragons’ behalf.
“Saw some of it,” the lizard woman said, lifting her teacup and taking a delicate sip, “May I inquire why?”
“Some tedious misunderstandings,” Fang Hao replied noncommittally.
The lizard queen did not press further and continued, “We have year-long trade with the Sea Tribe, and influence enough to purchase what you need.”
Since she had gotten straight to the point, Fang Hao was more willing to get down to the main topic.
He asked softly, “So, Your Majesty, what would you require of us in return?”
The lizard queen, resting her wrist on her chin, went on, “The Holy Empire needs allies.”
Well, claiming to be the Holy Empire, no less?
That stature sounded pretty high indeed.
“We have already felt Your Majesty’s friendship; what else is there?” Fang Hao asked.
The lizard queen glanced at Demitrija once more.
She spoke softly, “I hope this brave warrior can return to the Holy Empire and continue to serve it.”
Fang Hao frowned.
This cougar wasn’t playing by the rules.
You just help me buy something one time, and you want Demitrija as a lifelong freebie?
Tsk!