Chapter 148: Chapter 148, Skeleton Merchant!
Translator: 549690339
After chatting with the goblin for a while, Fang Hao had a drink in hand and returned to Ruer’s side.
He sat down at the table nearby.
“It seems that you and the goblin had a pleasant conversation,” Ruer remarked.
“What’s wrong?”
“Not everyone can get a drink from a goblin.’
“Oh, maybe we just hit it off.” Fang Hao replied casually.
Anjia, who had been quietly listening, learned that goblin ale was a rare treat
and took a sip from her cup.
The moment the liquid touched her lips, Anjia’s face became contorted.
She quietly spits it back into the cup and returned it to Fang Hao.
“How is your understanding now? You know the importance of Warfire Coins, right? With enough money, you could become the top power in this region overnight.” Ruer began to emphasize the importance of Warfire Coins once again.
His words might be an exaggeration, but his message was clear. The importance of Warfire Coins; with Warfire Coins, nothing was out of reach. Weapons, equipment, skill potions, even immortality could be obtained here.
As long as you have money, or power.
Of course, most people often had neither.
Having money without power just made you a target for others.
If you have power, you naturally have ways to earn money.
These two things were closely tied together.
“Yes, money is indeed crucial.” Fang Hao agreed.
“Look at that building.”
From their table by the window, Ruer pointed at a four-story stone tower
across the street.
“Ah?”
“That’s the auction house. Every year they hold one or two auctions here, and even Lord Odys attends them. Maybe you’ll see him at the next one.
“Eh, Lord Odys attends these auctions?”
“Of course, they only hold two a year, even if he doesn’t buy anything, it’s a good chance to interact with the outside world.”
“That makes sense.” This was something they could agree on.
Even if they didn’t purchase anything, they could see what their rivals were buying.
Moreover, such occasions were perfect for networking and discussing potential collaborations.
After talking for a while, they left the shop and headed for the teleportation
array area.
At the parting, Fang Hao handed Ruer a purse with his fee in it.
Ruer gladly accepted without refusing.
By the time they returned to their territory through the teleportation array, it was already afternoon/evening.
Anjia jumped around, eager to find Eira and share her experience at the Trade Alliance.
Of course, a plain account would be boring, so she would spice it up with some stories of confronting bullies and street fights.
This would make the story more thrilling and attractive.
Instead of going straight back to his mansion, Fang Hao headed directly to the marketplace, planning to start the construction of the Trade Alliance’s building first.
[Trade Alliance Hall: Hardwood 1200, Stone brick 800, Iron 320, Metal parts no, Essence of Magic 20, Mithril 15.]
[Description: The Trade Alliance’s member’s base building.]
The Trade Alliance Hall was not an independent building, but an expansion of the marketplace.
It was more an upgrade.
Choosing to build, the original marketplace was transformed into light and was turned into a two-story stonework building, expanding its quarters. An emblem of the Trade Alliance was hanging above the door.
This was a building that represented the Trade Alliance.
The fenced areas around it which were originally filled with different booths now turned into a massive warehouse for goods.
Shelves for storing goods were placed on both sides.
[Level 1 Trade Alliance Hall]
[Category: Trade Alliance Building]
[Registered Faction: Undead]
[Recruit: Skeleton Merchant] [Skeleton Merchant: Wriggling Spine 1, Warfire Coin 10.] [Faction Ability: Arrival (Allows the merchant to teleport to the targeted marketplace)]
[Test Stage: Number of Order fulfillment 0/3.] [Description: Exclusive buildings built by the Trade Alliance for its members.] The faction ability Ruer used to appear at the marketplace was the Arrival. The goods Ruer sold were mainly blueprints and magical items, which Fang Hao didn’t have. The focal point of his future sales would naturally be the goods made in bulk.
He planned to use the hundredfold amplification to create the most valuable
items.
First, let’s recruit the Skeleton Merchant.
[Skeleton Merchant: Wriggling Spine 1, Warfire Coin 10.]
Recruit 1.
Light flickered.
[Hundredfold Amplification triggered, recruited 101 Skeleton Merchants.] 101 Skeleton Merchants, dressed in suits and holding walking canes, appeared in front of Fang Hao.
“Lord, we are at your service,” the Skeleton Merchants greeted in unison, the echo of their voices filling the room.
Now Fang Hao understood that all the Skeletons had the same recruitment conditions, but each of them had their own distinctive appearances.
The Skeleton Tailor had a tape measure hanging from his shoulder, the Skeleton Blacksmith held a hammer, and the Skeleton Merchants were dressed appropriately, even holding a cane in their hands.
Oh!
Right, the additional 10 Warfire Coins for recruitment must have gone towards their outfit.
No wonder.
-Welcome to all of you,” Fang Hao said to the leading Skeleton Merchant.
“What’s your name?”
“Honorable Lord, my name is Doujin.”
“Great name, I like it. From now on, you’ll be in charge here. The instructions I hand over will be distributed by you,” Fang Hao declared loudly.
He couldn’t help but laugh, delighted with the name of the first merchant he recruited.
This was divine will!
“Thank you, Lord. I’ll do my best to live up to your expectations,” Doujin bowed in response.
[Skeleton Merchant Doujin’s Loyalty to you increased by 10 points, current Loyalty is 8o points.]
“Yes, since we just joined the Trade Alliance, Doujin, you decide what we should do next,” Fang Hao handed over the decision to Doujin.
Later on, he wouldn’t have the time to always worry about the Trade Alliance, it would be Doujin’s responsibility to handle things from now on.
“As you wish, Lord.”
Doujin directly walked into the counter area, pressing a button underneath it.
Rattle!
A row of merchandising cabinets opened, revealing a dazzling array of items inside.
“Lord, these are the goods available for sale to our territory’s factions. You can purchase according to your needs,” Doujin explained.
This was the difference between a member of the Trade Alliance and an ordinary faction.
Before, if Fang Hao didn’t buy Ruer’s goods, they would disappear after a few hours and he would have to wait and see if he could refresh them.
Now was different, all the goods were displayed there.
Even if you don’t buy, they won’t disappear and would stay on the shelves forever.
Therefore, there was no rush to buy all at once. He could wait until he had enough materials and could use them before making the purchase.
However, there was another point.
If products were sold out or removed, new items would be replaced on the shelf.
They weren’t permanently preserved either.
■■Good, buy all those items,” Fang Hao pointed to a few blueprints.
Not only did they have blueprints here, but there were also finished equipment in units of loo, as well as some alchemy potions.
However, a hundred sets of equipment, for Fang Hao’s undead army of tens of thousands, did not play a significant role.
If they were lost, it would be difficult to find them.
It was still the most cost-effective to buy blueprints.
[Iron Claw Rat Nest Construction Blueprint (Green): Wood loo, Thatch noo, Trace of the Forest 3.]
[Black Iron Kite Shield Manufacturing Blueprint (Blue): Cast Iron Block 40, Iron 5, Metal Parts 2, Thick Leather 5.]
[High-speed Hardwood Shortbow Manufacturing Blueprint (Blue): Hardwood 5, Metal Parts 3, Thick Leather 2..]