"Guest~, you know, we're all legitimate businessmen, we can't just accept these kinds of undisclosed weapons unless you tell..."
The chameleon squeezed out an utterly cheerful smile, his entire demeanor as sunny as if he had found a girlfriend, signaling the person next to him to serve Chen Qi a cup of tea.
The man before him seemed to have a significant background; he had to restrain his own temperament.
"You wouldn't want to know."
Chen Qi interrupted the other party.
The weapon dealer behind the chameleon was affiliated with the Blood Blade Pirate Group. These weapons from the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, they would take as many as were offered.
The chameleon silently bowed his head; clearly, the other party did not want to disclose the origins of this large batch of weapons.
But no matter what, being able to procure these weapons indicated that the Second-order Transcendent before him had the backing of a force with considerable firepower, daring enough to challenge the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau.
The Meteorological Bureau was an organization primarily focused on investigation and exploration, unlike the Beati Navy. Although the Meteorological Bureau adhered to neutrality, they almost never struck first unless it related to their missions.
However, adhering to neutrality did not mean they were weak.
The Beati Country Meteorological Bureau, vindictive in nature, housed many experts skilled in assassination, and possessed numerous numbered forbidden items.
Many arrogant pirates had crossed the Beati Country Meteorological Bureau and subsequently mysteriously vanished at sea.
To procure so many weapons not only suggested the great power backing the man but also showed the audacity of the force behind him!
Daring to strike against the Meteorological Bureau, were they truly not afraid of being sliced into pieces and turned into specimens?
Could it be the Black Whale Group? Or a major corrupt element within the Meteorological Bureau itself?
The chameleon felt he was subtly coming into contact with a ruthless large organization. He silently calculated the price of the weapons and finally said:
"Guest, these weapons must have their traces erased when used; otherwise, they might attract unwarranted attacks. I can only offer you eight million Shell Coins!
You can check around, no one else will offer a higher price lately!"
Eight million? A fair but somewhat low price… Chen Qi glanced lightly towards the chameleon.
Though the chameleon sensed an unfathomably powerful force behind Chen Qi, as a businessman who thrived on the knife's edge, he instinctively pushed the price down.
After all, every deal was tied to his wallet.
No matter what, the other party was a newcomer to this shop.
Chen Qi took out a card from Little Crow.
This card, issued by the Lamp Phase organization, was a universal VIP card.
Owning this card signified considerable strength.
Chen Qi said with a hint of mockery:
"Now, with the intense conflict between the Blood Blade Pirate Group and the Black Whale Group, there's a high demand for weapons, isn't there? The price is low, right? Chameleon."
I didn't fool you, ah, but there's also a black market card; you came prepared… The chameleon nervously rubbed his hands, what he hated the most was dealing with these dangerous people:
"Sorry, I counted wrong earlier, eleven million Shell Coins."
Chen Qi said nothing but stroked his chin.
The chameleon felt a stinging pain in his jaw:
"Twelve million."
Twelve million, a very high price… Chen Qi agreed to the transaction.
The chameleon shakily counted out the payment then pulled out a bag of standard Gold Coins, afterward saying:
"We welcome your next visit."
Chen Qi took the bag of Gold Coins, counted it, and was about to leave.
At that moment, the chameleon suddenly thought of something and immediately said:
"Guest, please wait a moment!"
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Chen Qi turned around.
The chameleon had second thoughts? After all, if the price was ten million, it indeed was just right, but twelve million was a bit too much.
The chameleon squeezed out a smile:
"Guest, although I don't know the power behind you, if there is anything you need help with, you can visit our black market. Recently, many people need help, whether they are pirates or naval forces, we provide all possible services."
The chameleon couldn't confirm Chen Qi's identity.
But he guessed that behind Chen Qi, there was either a veteran Hunter Group dismissed due to a mistake,
or a special organization from other kingdoms. Recently, due to the resources of the Witch Sea, officials from other nations have been arriving there.
The Golden Flower Bird Kingdom's canaries, or the Black Blood Empire's vanguard, or the White Tower Kingdom's Knowledge Hunters.
Whichever it was, as long as he behaved well, it meant there was a possibility of collaboration.
After all, the current leader of the Blood Blade Pirate Group was missing, and the Blood Lady cried all day long. The Blood Blade Pirate Group urgently needed fresh blood.
One could even say they needed a new leader!
If they could attract a wild combat organization, that would also be a good move.
The chameleon smiled faintly:
"Guest, feel free to come more often for business."
Chen Qi nodded slightly; he understood what the chameleon was thinking.
The Chameleon seemed arrogant, but the Blood Blade Pirate Group, which backed him, was not daring to offend people lightly anymore because their leader was missing.
It could be said that the black market run by the Chameleon was the best black market in Black Mine City, a perfect place for trading.
For a long time, whether selling or buying, this black market could be the first choice.
Chen Qi looked around.
Around here, many people were doing business, and he had some good items to purchase.
Following his memory, Chen Qi went to an old man's stall in the black market and spent five hundred thousand to purchase a gramophone that could play the 'Song of Silence.'
The 'Song of Silence' Gramophone, considered a hidden treasure of this black market. Although the gramophone itself was not highly valued, the record inside, which played the song, could significantly increase the speed of practicing meditation or inspiration-based skills.
Following that, he spent five million more to acquire a high-order meditation technique 'Candlelight' from Lamp Phase.
'Candlelight' could enhance total inspiration and Spiritual Power while also extending the perception range of inspiration-based skills, making it one of the best meditation cards for Second-tier Transcendents.
However, the high-order meditation techniques from Lamp Phase were indeed costly... Chen Qi thought to himself as he casually walked a few steps, and suddenly five million five hundred thousand Shell Coins vanished.
After shopping, Chen Qi walked out of the underground black market and eventually followed the path through the marketplace to its end, the Hunter Office.
This place held a rare opportunity, one where just Second-tier strength could get one a forbidden technique.
Inside and outside the room, there were armed Hunters.
The Hunter Office, established by the Hunter Association, a place where players grind experience and money, was also a favorite for wild hunters.
Most hunters who don't have a company can't go to the cracks every day, and as the Crack Tide increases, the cracks only get more dangerous.
Therefore, compared to cracking expeditions, many hunters chose to take on tasks to earn a hardship fee.
Chen Qi walked into the house.
The interior was full of the smell of smoke and alcohol, with papers filled with commissions mercilessly scattered on the floor.
Some were joyously toasting, discussing which red-light districts had fallen aristocrat maids; others were deep in thought, pondering how to solve the diseases brought by the cracks.
Meanwhile, a person dressed in bank attire sat on the bar, smiling and ready to serve everyone present.
Most high-difficulty, high-reward tasks were snatched by the nosy Blood Blade Pirate Group, big companies, or senior hunter groups.
Chen Qi quickly scanned the room; it was mostly First Order Transcendents, with just a few Second-order Transcendents.
The tasks left here were mostly smaller tasks like being a bodyguard, investigating infidelities, finding cats, or dealing with stolen goods.
Thus, essentially, this place was for newbies.