All-out: Starting with the Awakening Special Operations Unit, search, attack, and withdrawal.

"Mr. Wu, these collectibles you brought are all precious items from the magical realm, and I believe you've heard of the century-old reputation of my Cube Trading Company. Here is our price..."

Song Jiao'er deftly handed a drafted price list to Chu Hong.

Kali Fruit (purple), 8 energy points

Enhancing Stone (Purple), 7.3 Source Points

Translucent Magic Crystal (Purple), 6 Source Energy Points

Orc Empire Gold Coins (Gold), 17 Source Points

The Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup (Gold), 52 Source Points

Song Jiao'er looked at Chu Hong with a hopeful smile.

"Mr. Wu, what do you think?"

Chu Hong glanced at the prices listed and had to admit that the Rubik's Cube Chamber of Commerce's century-old reputation was indeed well-deserved.

Originally, the real-world secret realm was already priced at about twice as high as the estimated value given by Chu Hong's Special Operations Division due to its low risk and low output. However, the Magic Cube Trading Company added another 10% to the price on top of the Special Operations Division's already doubled price.

The price is 110% higher than that of the recycling department.

Absolutely outrageous and exaggerated.

Despite Song Jiao'er's best efforts to restrain herself.

But Chu Hong still keenly noticed the other party's subtle, almost imperceptible, constant glances towards the golden cup.

"I heard that Miss Song is a graduate of No. 1 High School this year. Is she going to take the exam? The exam for Longming Sacred Academy is indeed very difficult..." Chu Hong said with a half-smile.

In his heart, he was testing the campus belle in front of him to see if she knew any hidden information about the assessment.

However, it was clear that he was destined to be disappointed.

Song Jiao'er was taken aback at first.

She wasn't too surprised, since in the past, almost no one from Huangshan Base City dared to apply to the Dragon Roar Sacred Academy, but this year, three people from her cohort had actually applied.

She declined to comment on what Chu Hong and Wang Suming thought.

"Yes, Mr. Wu, that's why I'm personally overseeing things here. My main purpose is to acquire some magical collectibles to see if they can be used for the upcoming assessment. Mr. Wu, do you have any concerns about the price?"

Song Jiao'er asked nervously.

Actually, it's not that she couldn't offer a higher price.

But no one will immediately reveal their final target price, and a 10% price increase is already quite good.

Chu Hong crossed his legs.

"Price is not an issue, but I wonder if Miss Song would be interested in more high-end collectibles?"

Song Jiao'er was clearly taken aback by Chu Hong's words.

After glancing at the golden-quality collectible [Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup] on the table, which was enough to make her ecstatic, she looked at Chu Hong, whose calm and mature face was full of a peaceful smile.

My heart skipped a beat.

"Even more advanced collectibles? Mr. Wu, you mean...?"

The aloof and icy beauty, known to everyone at No. 1 High School, blushed with excitement upon hearing Chu Hong's words.

He couldn't help but stand up.

Chu Hong smiled slightly, his gaze briefly sweeping over the other person's exaggerated curves after they stood up.

Just like Song Jiao'er before, she also took out a list from her bosom.

"I do have the item, but I only accept barter..."

He handed the list to the other person.

When Song Jiao'er saw the contents of the list, her excited expression froze, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed in embarrassment.

"At least gold-quality resource-producing collectibles?"

She couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Mr. Wu, putting aside the collectibles for resource production, their value is inherently priceless. If even one appears on the market, it will immediately be snapped up by various pioneer guilds or teams. And you're asking for gold quality ones, this..."

Chu Hong understood.

"So, the Rubik's Cube Trading Company didn't survive either?"

Song Jiao'er shook her head with a wry smile, but seeing that Chu Hong was about to give up on the deal, she hurriedly added.

"Mr. Wu, if you accept Energy Points for trading, or other forms of barter, I can arrange... a price 50% higher than the market value. Could you please tell me what your more advanced collectible is?"

Chu Hong, who was just about to get up, saw the beautiful woman's attentive and excited appearance and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Miss Song wants to know?"

Song Jiao'er hurriedly nodded like a hamster.

From what we've seen so far, everything Chu Hong has brought out is from the magic realm. Therefore, the collectible that is even more precious than the [Lizardman Chieftain's Golden Cup] is very likely also from the magic realm.

Whether it's acquired or left in the treasure vault of the Rubik's Cube Company.

Or perhaps keep it for personal use.

Those are all very good deals.

Chu Hong smiled and leaned forward slightly.

Song Jiao'er also moved closer, filled with nervous anticipation.

then......

She then heard Chu Hong lean close to her ear and whisper something that made her freeze in shock.

"you guess......"

Chu Hong stood up, straightened his clothes, and smiled slightly as he looked at Song Jiao'er, who was still in a daze and seemed not to have recovered from the verbal teasing.

"I want an anonymous energy crystal card, and the transaction must be completed tonight. No extensions will be accepted."

Upon hearing this, Song Jiao'er looked at Chu Hong with a hint of resentment.

This guy seems quite steady and mature, so why is he flirting with a young girl like her?

Seeing that Chu Hong really had no intention of continuing the conversation, she could only give up silently.

"Yes, Mr. Wu, our Rubik's Cube Chamber of Commerce has sufficient energy point reserves, so please rest assured..."

Soon, a crystal blue card was delivered to Chu Hong.

"Mr. Wu, you can check the total. It's 110 million energy points. The extra amount is a small token of our sincerity. If you are satisfied, please visit our Cube Merchant Guild again next time, and we will still give you a satisfactory price."

Song Jiao'er said.

Chu Hong nodded and walked straight outside without looking back.

outside.

As soon as Chu Hong came out, a large group of leaders from various pioneer teams or managers of black market counters immediately gathered around him.

People handed out business cards and introduced themselves, instantly crowding around Chu Hong.

"Sir, we are the Shanda Pioneer Team. Our captain is a high-level pioneer at the third stage of Energy Gathering, with extensive experience in secret realms. Shanda Acquisition Company has always been known for its honest and fair dealings..."

"Sir, I am from the Blackrock Pioneers team. Please take a look at our information. If you need assistance with dungeons or intelligence gathering, please contact us."

"Our Jiang Shengyuan Chamber of Commerce mainly deals in all kinds of medical collectibles, encompassing the technological, magical, and even cultivation-related medical collectibles..."

As people introduced themselves or boasted about their wares, Chu Hong soon found himself with a thick stack of business cards—enough to make a deck of cards—after the black market security dispersed the crowd.

"Mr. Wu, this is a card that my family asked me to give to you. From now on, not only in Huangshan Base City, but in all the black markets of base cities within the Xihuai Prefecture, you will receive exclusive VIP service as long as you present this card. You will also receive more discounts on large purchases."

The burly man respectfully handed an open box to Chu Hong with both hands.

Inside was a card with a skull and a clown mask on its surface.

Chu Hong didn't say anything more.

He put away the VIP card and walked directly out of the black market.

He now needs a resource-producing collectible item of at least gold quality, but the Cube Merchant Guild doesn't have one, so he'll have to think of other ways...

Outside the black market, in a dark, deserted alley where you can't see your hand in front of your face.

Chu Hong coldly watched the few rats he had shaken off, without causing any trouble. Instead, when he saw a figure walking out of the black market, he quietly followed it.