Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

Li Zhi deliberately didn't wear a merchant's cloak today.

But having learned from past mistakes, he took the two buttons given to him by the lucky one and put all the useful cards and goods into them.

But to her surprise, the Dark One in front of her recognized her identity at a glance.

But upon closer reflection, it seems normal.

Professional information gatherers possess keen observation and analytical skills, which are fundamental qualities of the profession.

Li Zhi did not deny it, but instead brought the topic back.

"What exactly is the method to break the racial limit?"

The Darkin uttered only four words: "The heart of a strongman."

Li Zhi pressed further, "And then?"

"There is no 'then'. The only way to break through the racial limits is with the heart of a strong person."

"What's the difference between that and becoming the strongest member of your race?"

"Becoming the strongest in a race is merely a summary of the limited phenomena that some people have seen. Not every strongest in a race can break through the race's limits, nor does every strongest in a race possess the heart of a strong person."

"Since you're the first new race to find me, I can give you a piece of advice for free."

"Find the strength that you truly recognize within yourself, not the strength in the conventional sense, and then believe in it and act upon it."

Darkin: "I have answered your question. The deal is done."

After leaving Yeta, Li Zhi reviewed the news about Dongqi in the information hall on the first floor.

The information found mostly concerned the trial zones and various races, with very little information about commerce and trade.

She found an extremely cold piece of news.

It only costs 10 silver coins.

Li Zhi bought it.

The High Priest of the Witch Spirit Clan predicts that the extreme cold in the North may last for 70 days of awakening. The Demon Clan will hatch Bloodthirsty Spirits ahead of schedule, using the flesh and blood of the new race to increase the number and power of the Bloodthirsty Spirits in preparation for the centennial rating.

After reading it, Li Zhi felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

She immediately found the little tree spirit from before: "I need news about the Bloodthirsty Spirit."

The little tree man searched on the machine and found, "Popular science information only costs 100 copper coins."

Li Zhi paid the money.

The little tree-man took out a leaf and read aloud, "Bloodthirsty Spirits are berserk experimental subjects specially bred by the demon race for war and plunder. They combine the genes of multiple organisms, live on blood, are incredibly strong, can fly a hundred miles after hatching, and can fly a thousand miles a day after maturity. If they have a large amount of flesh and blood to replenish their strength, they may grow into Bloodthirsty Demon Spirits."

Li Zhi: "Does it have the specific attributes and weaknesses of the Bloodthirsty Spirit? And the Bloodthirsty Demon Spirit as well?"

Little Tree Man: "Two science-related messages, 200 copper coins."

Li Zhi readily paid the money again.

The little tree-man took out a leaf and read aloud: "The initial attributes of the Bloodthirsty Spirits are not high, and they are very fragile. Their general attributes are around 10 Strength, 20 Speed, and 10 Health. However, when they mature, their Strength and Speed ​​can reach 50 and 100 respectively. The increase in Health depends on whether they get enough flesh and blood to replenish their strength."

"If they have enough flesh and blood to replenish their bodies, their speed, strength, and health will all be greatly improved after they grow into Bloodthirsty Demons. In the last century, there were 12 Bloodthirsty Demons. Their strength reached 279, their speed reached 311, and their health reached 500. They made a significant contribution to the Demon race's achievement of an A-level rating."

"The weaknesses of the Bloodthirsty Spirits are high temperatures and fire, so they generally only appear during the coldest periods. Their vision has degenerated, and they rely mainly on their sense of smell and hearing. As long as they are quiet enough and stay in a sturdy, enclosed space, they can avoid the Bloodthirsty Spirits' detection."

"But the Bloodthirsty Demon Spirit does not have such a weakness. The Bloodthirsty Demon Spirit has evolved vision. Only a sufficiently strong shelter and high temperature can stop it. Of course, the best way is to leave the area where the Bloodthirsty Demon Spirit is, because each Bloodthirsty Demon Spirit can command at least a hundred Bloodthirsty Spirits. If surrounded by them, even an A-level race will find it difficult to escape."

As the little tree man finished reading leaf after leaf, Li Zhi's expression grew increasingly solemn.

She was almost certain that the demons had unleashed their bloodthirsty spirits specifically to target humans.

The weak yet numerous humans are the perfect prey for the bloodthirsty spirit.

Li Zhi couldn't even imagine how many bloodthirsty demon spirits could be raised by hundreds of millions of humans.

She meticulously recorded all the information and also found some information about the new race.

But most of them tend to focus on observation.

For example, the fact that there are new races in all four regions, and that the number of the Mind Race is huge, are not very useful information to her.

Li Zhi spent 90 copper coins to purchase food, fuel, and upgrade the airship.

After leaving the information hall, she headed straight for the gathering place of the Bull Tribe at the Green Market where they bought food.

Located in the sparsely wooded northeast corner, near a water source, the Minotaur tribe's stalls are arranged neatly and orderly along the winding stream.

As Li Zhigang approached, he first smelled the aroma of roasted meat and the scent of dried hay and grains.

Several chubby bull-like children with short horns on their heads ran past her, each holding a bitten sausage in their hands.

An elder scolded from behind, "Don't run around!"

The children laughed and jumped right into the stream, rolling and playing in the water.

The stream water splashed onto Li Zhi's shoes, and the water's surface reflected the dazed look in her eyes.

This seemed to be... the first time she had ever seen real children on the Apocalypse Continent.

These children seem no different from the children on Earth.

They played and frolicked, under the watchful care and protection of their parents, appearing carefree.

The stalls of the Bull Tribe were also very clean, with tents, long tables, and goods neatly stacked. Leather goods were folded into squares, and tools were hung on wooden racks.

"Would you like a piece of grilled meat?"

The broad-shouldered bull spoke gently.

Li Zhi: "How much?"

Bull: "My child was the one who splashed water on you. Consider this piece of roasted meat your compensation."

Li Zhi took the food but didn't eat it. Instead, he asked, "If I want to buy a large amount of grain, who should I go to?"

The bull's eyes lit up: "How much do you want? What kind of food? You can ask me for it."

Li Zhi: "I see you have a lot of... grains, as well as dried meat, cheese, butter, and wine. I want all of these."

The bull emerged from behind the stall: "I have grilled meat and smoked sausages here. My sister sells the oats and rye flour over there, and my brother runs the cheese, wine, and butter business. How much do you want?"

Li Zhi: "What are the prices for each of these?"

Bull: "If you want more than 100 units, I can give you 32 coppers per unit for roast meat. It used to be 42 coppers per unit. Smoked sausage is more expensive. It contains special spices and costs 38 coppers per unit."

Li Zhi: "What if I want to cooperate with you long-term and make regular acquisitions?"

The bull quickly turned around: "I'm not a merchant, our chieftain is! I've brought her to talk to you, Chieftain! Chieftain! Come quickly!"