"Please present your authority badge."
Ron displayed the red badge on his chest to the demonic puppet.
The spherical head flickered slightly, seemingly performing some sort of scanning or authentication.
"Advanced authority confirmed."
The voice of the demonic puppet carried a hint of respect:
"You will be assigned to the special transaction area, isolation zone number 7. Please allow me to introduce the basic rules of the Silent Market."
(Specific rules omitted)
Isolation zone number 7 is spacious and comfortable, at least three times larger than the isolation zones for ordinary traders.
At the center, there’s a chair made of some kind of black metal, with a small magic plate floating in front—it’s the personal interface of the central main plate.
"Special authority holders can access the history transaction records and the list of special items," the demonic puppet added after explaining the general rules:
"If needed, please browse through the ’archive’ option at the bottom right of the magic plate. We provide full access to ’advanced authority’ visitors."
Ron was intrigued by this privilege.
Valuable information about the abyss might be hidden in the historical transaction records, and the list of special items might include the rare materials he needs.
The energy barrier of the isolation zone displays a deep bluish-purple hue, both blocking sight and shielding all energy fluctuations and spiritual detection.
"Wish you happy trading, respected Wizard sir."
After a slight bow, the demonic puppet withdrew, leaving Ron to explore the system independently.
Ethan had already been arranged to wait outside, as guides are not allowed in such high-level transaction areas.
Ron sat in the chair and lightly touched the magic plate with his spiritual power.
The plate immediately offered a gentle response, and a complex menu structure appeared on the surface.
He first browsed the interface layout, quickly grasping the operation method—simple and efficient, obviously designed for those valuable with their time.
Firstly, he searched for "Transformation Resin," hoping to find transaction records of this precious material.
However, the results made him furrow his brows slightly—there have been only two related transactions in the past three months, and the quantities were extremely limited.
As noted in the Abyssal Creatures Atlas, this substance is indeed exceedingly rare.
According to plan, Ron began to query materials related to the Chimera bloodline, especially those suitable for the "Lion Head" core of abyss bloodlines.
The Scorpion bloodline obtained last time at the Black Mist School’s combat arena lost its advancement potential due to modulation, so he did not choose to integrate it into his own "Chimera" bloodline at that time.
This time, he hopes to find more primordial and active bloodline samples.
Ron’s gaze was like a scanner, traversing the data stream, and his extraordinary recognition and insight abilities allowed him to quickly filter for valuable information.
Ninety percent of the transaction records were ignored by him, with only those truly rare or related to his needs being marked.
Through systematic analysis of the historical archives, Ron pinpointed two particularly valuable material records:
The first is the main extraordinary organ of the "Desert Hunter."
This top predator living in the 3rd Floor of the abyss, the "Black Sand Wilderness," is shaped like a giant snake with its body covered in hard deep black scale armor, able to swim through the desert as freely as a fish in the sea.
Its greatest feature is its remarkable environmental adaptability and hunting aptitude, capable of surviving and thriving in even the most adverse regions of the abyss.
Ron particularly noted a detail mentioned in the transaction record:
The Desert Hunter possesses a strong energy transformation ability, capable of converting abyssal contamination into its own strength.
The second is the core extraordinary organ of the "Eco-Membrane Worm."
This creature is not very powerful but can move freely between abyss layers without environmental restrictions.
Its secret lies in its surface, bearing a unique "eco-membrane," which swiftly analyzes and adapts to ambient environmental traits, creating a stable microenvironment for itself.
"These two bloodlines..." Ron envisioned potential fusion paths in his mind, contemplation flickering in his eyes:
"Combining them should be able to forge a very intriguing ’Lion Head.’ The Chimera itself is a composite bloodline, further undergoing Secondary bloodline fusion on composite is unpredictable...."
Diving deeper into the query, he found several special material records for protecting soul fragments:
"Spiritual Crystal," "Star Dust Sand," and "Ghost Soul Pearl."
These are key components in constructing simulation battle devices, able to stabilize and protect soul fragments within the device, preventing activity loss or degradation.
Ron recorded this information in specific areas of his Memory Palace while starting to publish his trade requirements on the magic plate.
He planned to exchange these special items with high-grade magic potions and rare materials brought from the Black Mist School.
The first to respond was a trader offering "Spiritual Crystal," willing to exchange a thumb-sized crystal for Ron’s "Spiritual Stabilizer."
This magic potion considered precious in the Wizard World was stronger and more stable in Ron’s improved version, evidently garnering interest from the trader.
Ron confirmed the trade via the system and placed the potion on the transmission platform.
A moment later, a crystal glowing with a faint silver light appeared in the same position.
He picked up the crystal, carefully examining it through extraordinary recognition—its structure was stable, energy was pure, high quality, perfectly meeting the simulation battle device’s requirements.
Following this, he made several more agreements with traders, acquiring "Star Dust Sand" and a considerable quantity of "Ghost Soul Pearl."
These transactions proceeded smoothly, with offered conditions being relatively reasonable, and Ron being generous enough to pay ample magic stones or potions.
In his view, the materials required for this crucial device concerning future development must be the best, not a place for cutting costs.
However, the extraordinary organs of the "Desert Hunter" and "Eco-Membrane Worm" have not yet received a response.
Ron was not worried, knowing that specimens of such abyss creatures are indeed rare, requiring more time to find the right seller.
After patiently waiting for about an hour, a response finally appeared on the magic plate:
A trader calling themselves "Wanderer" claimed to possess the complete "eco-membrane" of the "Eco-Membrane Worm," but set a considerable price—five bottles of advanced magic potion plus a magic stone.
After brief consideration, Ron decided to accept this price.
With his current financial power, albeit not insignificant, this expenditure was still within an acceptable range.
Moreover, the energy core of the Eco-Membrane Worm is crucial for his bloodline experiment, worth its value.
The trade quickly concluded.
He received a transparent crystal ball, with an energy mass inside that continuously changed color—that was the legendary "eco-membrane."
Examining through extraordinary recognition, he confirmed the sample was intact and fully active.
One could even sense that unique "adaptability," attempting to establish contact with the surrounding environment.