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Chu Hong emerged from a small alley.

He had already changed his appearance, and even acquaintances would never be able to recognize him.

They walked all the way to the black market, displaying their pioneering energy, and were then allowed to pass by the gatekeeper.

Instead of continuing to look for the Beetle Squad counter where he had previously shipped items, Chu Hong went to a counter that specifically advertised "Buying large quantities of magical collectibles".

"Shipping!"

The two simple words, coupled with that iron-blooded and elite aura, instantly piqued the interest of the few people who were chatting idly behind the counter.

"Sir, welcome to our Magic Feather Pioneers team! We buy all magical collectibles, and of course, other types as well. Our prices are absolutely fair and transparent!"

The female receptionist had a sincere smile on her face.

Chu Hong had already taken out one item after another from his backpack.

Kali Fruit (purple), Magic Stone (purple), Magic Crystal (purple)...

As soon as he took out the first few items, the female receptionist and her companions behind him widened their eyes in surprise. They were all high-grade purple collectibles!

however.

Before they could say anything, a dazzling golden light, which inevitably caught the attention of the pioneers at the surrounding counters, was suddenly taken out of Chu Hong's backpack.

[Item Name]: Orc Empire Gold Coins

[Item Level]: Gold

[Type]: Craft collectibles

【Weight】: 0.03kg

[Occupies backpack slot capacity]: 1×1

[Item Description]: The currency circulating in the orc empire of the magical otherworld. It contains some magical metal components. In addition to being used for daily currency circulation, it is also often used for some special magical consumption and alchemy needs.

"Wow! It's a gold-level collectible!"

"Orc Empire Gold Coins... This... this seems to be a collectible that can be produced by the Thunderhorn Lizardman Tribe in the Secret Realm, but the drop rate is extremely low."

"This guy's luck is incredible! Besides the purple collectible, he even managed to pull out a gold collectible... He..."

There was a constant murmur of discussion around them.

Chu Hong, however, remained calm and continued to take things out of his backpack.

It was still radiant with golden light.

Another [Orc Empire Gold Coin] was found, and the surrounding pioneers gathered around.

Even the black market guards surrounded them at this moment, their faces solemn, vigilantly watching to prevent any fools from jumping out at this crucial time.

The breathing of those around Chu Hong noticeably quickened with his movements.

Another burst of golden light, drawing gasps of surprise, was drawn out of the backpack.

It was a wine glass made entirely of gold, inlaid with rubies, and decorated with exquisite patterns and lizard-shaped totems.

At this moment, the receptionist at the Demon Feather Pioneer team's counter looked at Chu Hong with a completely different gaze.

[Item Name]: The Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup

[Item Level]: Gold

[Type]: Craft collectibles

【Weight】: 0.5kg

[Occupies backpack slot capacity]: 1×1

[Item Description]: A product of the magical otherworldly orc empire, personally crafted by "Tarek," the chieftain of the Thunderhorn Lizardman tribe. Pouring magical spring water into it will transform it into a magical potion that provides the drinker with lightning resistance after one day.

"Hiss! It's the Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup! He actually dropped this?! My god, this gold-level collectible is worth just as much as some red-level collectibles!"

Someone gasped in surprise.

Chu Hong finally stopped taking things out of his backpack amidst the envious and jealous gazes of everyone.

"Can you even eat all this?"

Without daring to hesitate for even a second, the receptionist hurriedly spoke.

"Yes, sir! We can eat it! Rest assured, we will definitely give you a fair price!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her companions squeezed out of the crowd and quickly left, seemingly to find someone of greater importance.

And just then...

Suddenly, a tense female voice came from beside Chu Hong.

"Sir, could you sell me this gold cup?"

Upon hearing this, the receptionist's expression suddenly turned cold.

"Miss, what you're doing is against the rules of this trading venue! This gentleman contacted us first, and we haven't even offered a price yet!"

Several burly men with broad shoulders and thick waists had already squeezed into the crowd.

Upon seeing the woman's menacing gaze, her face paled, and Chu Hong finally got a clear look at her.

He had long, chestnut-brown curly hair, wore a pair of rather unfashionable black-rimmed glasses, and was slightly thin. However... well, he took back that assessment.

A white trench coat concealed her beautiful figure, and she exuded the aura of a pioneer.

Someone nearby had already recognized the woman's identity.

The hushed conversation reached Chu Hong's ears.

"It's her, Xu Daili, the logistics pioneer who was dismissed from the Crossing Dragon Squad."

"She's even ended up in the black market; looks like she really was fired..."

A series of hurried high heel sounds came from not far away. Chu Hong turned his head to look, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.

It turned out to be someone I knew.

Song Jiao'er!

She wore a black dress with a deep purple shawl. This outfit was actually not suitable for a young girl like her, but at this moment it highlighted the mature charm of a strong woman.

Chu Hong recognized the other person.

But it's impossible for Song Jiao'er to recognize Chu Hong, who is equipped with the bright red [Masked Worm].

Escorted by the person who had just delivered the message, they entered the counter. Their gaze fell upon several items displayed on the counter, especially the two [Orc Empire Gold Coins] and the priceless [Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup].

There was a noticeable and intense fluctuation in his emotions.

"Sir, I am Song Jiao'er. My father is Song Ming, the president of the Magic Cube Merchant Guild, and the Magic Feather Pioneers are a pioneering team under my family... Your belongings are very valuable, but would you mind if we talked somewhere quieter?"

Chu Hong shook his head.

Song Jiao'er smiled gracefully again and gestured for Chu Hong to enter.

Standing to the side, Xu Daili watched Chu Hong's departing figure, wanting to try and persuade him.

However, he was stopped in front of him by two burly men who warned him.

"Miss Xu, you can only continue to offer a price to this gentleman if the young lady of the Rubik's Cube Chamber of Commerce fails to complete this transaction. You can wait here, but please do not break the rules here!"

The surrounding pioneers were all secretly pointing and whispering about Xu Daili.

"Hehe, when Jiang Long, the captain of the Crossing River Dragons, recruited her into the team, he offered her a monthly salary of 10 Source Energy Points, as well as the priority to choose the third-ranked player in the team's monthly collection. In the end, she almost dragged the entire Crossing River Dragons team down in just two years."

"Haha, her initial skill [Promotion Synthesis] sounds pretty awesome, but in reality, the success rate really screwed Jiang Long over."

"Xu Daili must be carrying a lot of debt right now..."

......

As Chu Hong walked up the stairs to the second floor, he admired Song Jiao'er, who was leading the way, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This was the first time he had ever seen Song Jiao'er looking like a mature businesswoman today.

Even more than just him, his classmates at school probably had never seen him before.

Song Jiao'er's initial awakened skill is the magic-based [Invisibility]. Her family runs a magic-based collectibles shop and she can personally oversee the black market. It seems that even with such a powerful skill as [Invisibility], she is still very capable.

The assessment at the Dragon Roar Holy Academy still brought her considerable pressure.

The reception area of ​​the Rubik's Cube store is on the second floor.

As soon as Chu Hong sat down, someone brought him tea.

As expected of a large family that has been running a magical collectibles business for over a hundred years, Chu Hong glanced at the tea leaves in the cup and realized they were all produced from purple-quality magical tea trees.

He smiled, but didn't speak first; he just quietly looked at Song Jiao'er.

That look in his eyes wasn't frivolous, nor did it show any appreciation for the beauty; rather... it carried a hint of mockery.

It's as if I can see that fat Wang Suming, putting on a pretentious gentlemanly act, talking big here...

"Sir, may I ask your surname?"

"My surname is Wu, you can call me Yanzu!"

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