I went berserk in the game of gods.

Chapter 164 Purchasing B-Rank Items

After returning to the original chain hotel, Cao Yu did not immediately separate from Shen Luoyan.

The two went together to the Time Station closest to the hotel and bought some dungeon invitations from the official trading shop of Beast Hunter City.

Tonight they are going to attend the "Red Beauty Banquet" held in Red Beauty Manor. The level of danger... According to the information circulating outside, the strongest person at the banquet is Waffle Liren, the owner of Red Beauty Manor—he is a B-level player.

If it were just Waffle alone, there would be no danger.

However, the world of players is always full of complexities, so it's essential to take necessary precautions.

They need to ensure they have a way out throughout the night—the instance invitation is that way out.

Each invitation will give players two hours to enter once the opening time arrives.

Therefore, you only need to prepare five invitations that will be launched tonight to cover the entire night.

Cao Yu was not short of money. In addition to buying the D-level invitation he needed, he also bought the C-level invitation that Shen Luoyan needed.

Unlike the three Xu sisters, they are currently in a special period where they can match and upgrade dungeons at any time, so they don't need to prepare for the invitation.

"Junior, do you think we're being too cautious?" Shen Luoyan said to Cao Yu after putting away the invitation. "With your prop, even if we encounter an accident, it'll be easy for us to run away, right?"

She was referring to the B-grade item "Gate to Two Worlds" that has the ability to traverse between worlds.

Cao Yu understood what Shen Luoyan meant and reminded her:
"It's never a bad thing to be cautious. Besides, you've seen how I use that item; anyone can enter before the 'door' closes. B-rank players react very quickly, and in an emergency, I might not have enough time to close the door. In that case, I'll have to use the dungeon invitation."

He didn't need to prepare so much originally.

After all, the Li Ren family is just a small family.

However, after discovering that this family might just be a front for black market activities, he became more wary.

Now, with invitations, the shifting of stars, the gate between two worlds... he has a variety of ways to escape, so he dares to venture even into the most dangerous places.

Having prepared to this extent... he now only hopes that the Li Ren family really has problems, and that Waffle is carrying a large amount of player assets.

"Hmm... it's good to have more options." Shen Luoyan glanced at the time on the player panel and reminded them, "The rendezvous time is approaching, let's go to the hotel first. I'm sure the triplets are ready too."

"No rush," Cao Yu said. "It's rare to be out shopping, and since we're at the Time Station, I want to try out the No Return City shopping platform to see just how amazing it is. By the way, have you ever used it?"

"I haven't used it yet. Junior, I can't compare to you. You've accumulated a fortune in just a few days."

Chen Luoyan sighed softly:

"The goods in the city are much more expensive than in the market. And there are minimum purchase requirements; you have to reach a certain amount to enjoy the 'real-time home delivery' service. I don't have that much money."

"There are also low-priced items?" Cao asked in surprise. "How much?"

"The minimum is 5 points." Shen Luoyan said.

"5...that's reasonable."

Cao Yu accepted the number.

The shops that do business with players within node 09 are all "physical stores," meaning you have to go to the store to buy or sell things, and there aren't many products to choose from.

The platform, which does not require users to return to the city, boasts a wide variety of products and offers "online shopping" and "real-time home delivery." As long as users are in Lingzhou or at the station, they can quickly receive their goods. It is normal for this level of service to have a low spending threshold.

After leaving the official shop in Beast Hunting City, the two found a quiet corner in the station.

Shen Luoyan activated her superpowers and created a temporary anti-spy barrier for Cao Yusheng.

Cao Yu then quickly selected three types of goods using the No-Return Token in his hand: mental potions, Qi-restoring pills, and B-grade items.

He only chose Class C and Class B psychotropic drugs.

Among them, Grade B is the highest level of psychotropic drugs, and there are no higher-level drugs.

It seems that once the evolution level reaches the A-level range, players will no longer have anxiety about power consumption and will be very difficult to wear down... For this reason, the highest level of recovery potions developed is only B-level.

As for the props, he chose one that could interfere with mental processes.

[Rank B Item: Red Spider Lily]

Legend has it that in the afterlife exists a path to the underworld, guiding the souls of the deceased to the place of reincarnation. This path is filled with the red spider lily, also known as the flower of the other shore, whose flower language is "sad memories." Blooming in July, they are the guiding flowers on the path to the underworld; their fragrance possesses a magical power, capable of awakening the forgotten memories of the dead.

The deceased, seeking answers to their past lives' karma, would willingly enter this sea of ​​red spider lilies, bathing in their fragrance to search for their past existence. Some wore sorrowful eyes, while others smiled with relief. It was as if they could see their unforgettable past experiences through each red spider lily.

[Effect: When equipped with this item, you can consume mental energy to materialize a sea of ​​spider lilies and implant information into the flowers. This information will be transformed into strong mental suggestions or false memories, which will descend upon the target you designate within the area covered by the sea of ​​flowers.]

This item can be used as a superior alternative to the C-rank item "Crimson Eye".

The purpose for which Cao Yu purchased it is self-evident.

This item is mainly for B-level players.

B-level players have undergone a qualitative change in strength, and their minds are difficult to be affected by C-level items. Slight interference may be possible, but it is quite difficult to deeply manipulate their consciousness and make them perform actions against their will, such as transferring money.

Fortunately, the trading platform without a return point was quite helpful, and I easily found a B-grade mental interference item.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a major platform.

It's really expensive!

A single B-grade item, along with several potions, cost him nearly 40 evolution points.

The normal price of a Grade B item on the market is around 30 points.

The price on the platform without a return point is at least 5 yuan more expensive than the market price, which is outrageous.

'Big platforms are all about making money... I wonder what kind of resources and conditions are needed to build such a platform?'

Cao Yu admitted that he was very envious of this kind of platform business, which could almost make money while lying down.

Although the prices are high, the selection of goods on the Wuyoucheng platform is incredibly comprehensive. There are even A-grade items to choose from, and S-grade items are available for sale. This is something that the small shops at node 09 can't compare to.

Plus, there's the shopping teleportation service... If he were the lord of the city with no return routes, with this kind of monopolistic advantage, he'd guarantee to sell it for even more!
For a moment, he seemed to transform into a capitalist even worse than the Lord of Wuhui City—he didn't hate that things were expensive, he hated that the platform didn't belong to him.

Cao Yu took a moment to glance at the price of A-grade items.

No A-grade item is priced below 300 million evolution points. A-grade items with the spirit attribute are priced above 500 million, and many items have additional purchase conditions... In short, none of them are items he can afford to try and get at this stage.

"Sigh..." Cao Yu sighed softly.

"Junior, are you blinded by the props?" Shen Luoyan chuckled. "When I first got the No Return Token, I was in a much worse state than you. I stared at it for hours on end, unable to take my eyes off it."

"No, I just think A-grade items are too expensive. Sigh, I used to think I was rich, but now it seems I'm still far from it..."

After selecting the items, Cao Yu clicked "Buy." Then, holding the No-Reply Token, he waited quietly.

"Junior, you're only a D-level player."

Chen Luoyan comforted him:

"Moreover, the prices of A-grade items are basically inflated."

I've inquired about this, and I heard that because A-level dungeons are so dangerous and difficult, the survival rate is extremely low. You're lucky if you survive, let alone get a 'B rating' and obtain A-level items.

Scarcity increases value; A-grade items are rare even at any node. At node 09, they are considered a trump card for powerful clans, something money can't buy.

At this point, her tone was somewhat emotional:

"But on the No Return City platform, A-grade items can actually be searched and selected according to needs... I really don't know how powerful the No Return City is, or what kind of existence the Lord of No Return City is?"

“When we have the chance in the future, we can go to the Northern Region to see it for ourselves.” Cao Yu said, “I heard that the Northern Region is a place where large player organizations gather in large numbers. The headquarters of Wuhui City and Xuntian Palace are located there.”

“Junior, you haven’t done your research properly,” Shen Luoyan reminded him. “Going to the Northern Region is probably a bad idea. I’ve heard that the Northern Region is the most dangerous region in the entire Evolution Game. There must be a reason why player organizations are clustering around building their headquarters there. They might be fighting over something.”

Time flew by as we chatted.

About ten minutes later, Cao Yu's "No Response Order" began to vibrate.

Immediately afterwards, through his "Hongyuan Body's" keen perception of space and time, he noticed a very subtle disturbance in space.

It's so subtle that the average player wouldn't even notice it.

He looked down at his feet and found that a large pile of goods had appeared at his feet, mainly consisting of psychotropic drugs and Qi-restoring pills.

He received the items he had purchased from Wuhui City.

They really do deliver right to your door, and they're honest with everyone, young and old.

Cao Yu put the potions and pills into his storage space one by one, and then took the B-grade item "Manjusaka" in his hand to examine it.

Its shape closely resembles a flower petal-shaped hair clip.

"It suits you very well, junior," Shen Luoyan teased. "If you had long hair and wore a skirt, it would look great on you."

"Xiao Chen, I've noticed you've become increasingly mischievous lately."

Cao Yu narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning dangerous:
"You already know that I've recently mastered spacetime techniques. To use them proficiently, I've been training myself. You know... if I accidentally make a training mistake and teleport someone to a sewer latrine, getting them covered in filth... sigh, I really hope they can forgive my unintentional act."

"..." Shen Luoyan remained silent.

She even forcibly suppressed her instinct to tease others by telling the truth.

Because she felt that her junior was actually capable of doing such a beastly thing.

Although she is very beautiful, has a seductive figure, a cool and aloof demeanor, and exudes a mature and sophisticated aura, her junior doesn't seem to be swayed by that. If things really come to blows, he probably won't give her any face.

It's best to hold back for now.

On the other side, Cao Yu stored the petal-shaped "Manjusaka" into his storage space.

As a D-rank player, he currently only has two item slots. In the upcoming operation, one of them should be reserved for the "Gate of Two Realms" just in case, and the other should be reserved for the "Moonlight Spirit Sword" to ensure ranged attack capabilities.

As for "Manjusaka"... whether it needs to be replaced depends on the situation.

With Xu Yueluo's "Mirror of Karma" magic weapon, he probably won't have a chance to use mind control.

He bought the props as a way to plan for the future, since he couldn't always team up with the three sisters.

After putting away the props, Cao Yu took out some of the C and B grade mental potions and gave them to Shen Luoyan.

“I’ve noticed that you’ve become more generous since you left the Federation.”

Shen Luoyan did not refuse and accepted all the medicine.

When she's away from home and has no support from others, she's really lacking.

"It's nothing, it's mutually beneficial."

Cao Yu reminded him:
"The effects of Grade B mental potions are very potent. I bought the Berserk Recovery type, which is the fastest-acting. If I were to use it, I estimate I could fully recover my mental energy within 10 seconds. If you use it, you should be able to fully recover your mental energy within 1 minute."

However, it is, after all, a high-level potion, containing an immense amount of spiritual energy. For us low-level players, using it is tantamount to directly experiencing a mental shock; you must be prepared beforehand.

Shen Luoyan's superpowers are worth the investment.

Putting everything else aside, the "information concealment service" provided to him by the other party was incredibly powerful—a whole day had passed, and the organizers of the Purgatory Beast Hunting Arena still couldn't find him. This alone demonstrated just how monstrous Shen Luoyan's abilities were.

"Yes, I'll remember that." Shen Luoyan smiled. "Thank you for your kindness, junior. However, some potions alone can't truly win my heart. If you want to win me over, you'll have to put in much more effort..."

"I feel a bit itchy to teleport something," Cao Yu suddenly said.

Shen Luoyan: "..."

Her junior's sharp edge was too much; she needed to step aside for a while.

She glanced at the time on the player panel, then changed the subject:

"It's almost time to meet up, let's head back to the hotel."

……

In the familiar private room of the restaurant.

Cao Yu, Shen Luoyan, and the three Xu sisters reunited.

After the five of them ordered some simple food to fill their stomachs, Xu Yueluo began to make plans for the next step.

While arranging the operation, she took out her super-powered magical artifact, the "Mirror of Evil."

The ancient mirror emitted a faint glow, which condensed into four small, exquisite mirrors, which flew into the hands of Cao Yu and his companions.

Xu Yuelu reminded him:

"Keep these small mirrors with you at all times, and don't put them in your storage space. They allow us to communicate without barriers over short distances, almost like telepathy. Moreover, the mental communication channels they create are highly concealed, so you don't have to worry about being eavesdropped on by someone with special powers."

"Your mirror has this kind of ability?" Cao Yu was quite surprised.

“Brother, the super magical treasures I possess are actually multi-functional,” Xu Yueluo said with a light smile. “For example, my Qiankun Ring, when thrown with full force, can shake the universe and shatter spatial seals, but I don’t usually need to use it.”

(End of this chapter)