Chapter 406 - 259: Resource Exchange, an Old Acquaintance

Chapter 406: Chapter 259: Resource Exchange, an Old Acquaintance

In addition to the three plant- and fruit-based resources on the old headmaster’s list, there were also several valuable ores, all found in widely separated locations.

Yu Fei mulled it over. ’The Red Sun Realm is massive. There must be a place to trade somewhere.’ He began searching for a settlement to make some inquiries.

After leaving the Thousand Mountain Crater, Yu Fei changed his attire, once again donning the Flowing Silver Frost Wind Armor. He had casually tossed the crab-like mask into a pool of lava.

"You’re saying that trades usually happen outside the realm?"

"Yes, the Red Sun Realm is too hot, and it’s also incredibly chaotic. So, there are a few trading houses outside the realm. They buy and sell supplies, but their prices are quite high."

"Which houses have the most reliable goods?"

"Four Seas Pavilion has the most comprehensive inventory. Cloud Brocade Platform mainly deals in mid- to high-tier materials. Cosmos generally focuses on low- to mid-tier materials; their prices are the best, but the quality can be inconsistent..."

As the man rattled off the names of several trading houses, Yu Fei asked if they would have the items he needed. It turned out they did.

"Do they have Crimson Flame Blood Crystals?"

On the list Ye Shuping had given him, this was the most expensive and highest-quality mineral.

"They do, but the price is astronomical. I remember it being worth at least ten million..."

Yu Fei fell into thought. He suddenly realized his initial approach was all wrong. ’The Red Sun Realm has been exploited for a long time, so its resource production must be well-established, with plenty of stock accumulated. I can just trade for what I need.’

’In that case, the best plan would actually be to go mine in the Golden Stone Gang Realm, sell the ore, and then use the proceeds to buy what I need. It would be faster, and I wouldn’t have to put up with the heat here.’

"Is there... anything else you need?"

The Martial Artist before him asked cautiously. He was a stealth specialist, but Yu Fei had managed to sneak right up and expose his position. His first instinct, a mix of shock and anger, was to flee. But when he saw his opponent was just some small fry in the Inner Qi Realm, he had drawn his saber, ready to teach the kid a lesson.

Later, upon learning that Yu Fei just wanted to ask a few questions, he became very cooperative.

As for his shattered saber and the dull ache in his ribs, those things were unimportant.

Yu Fei shook his head, lost in thought. He was considering whether to sell some of his Golden Flame Orchids and Crimsonlight Streaks to trade for other resources.

"So... can I go now?"

Yu Fei’s gaze hardened, and he fixed this cautious Divine Realm "lucky one" with a cold stare.

"No!"

The man’s voice immediately began to tremble, his face turning pale. "Sir..."

Yu Fei reached into his backpack, pulled out a few odds and ends he had picked up along the way, and handed them over.

"This is your payment!"

The man said in a panic, "I don’t need it! I’m begging you, please just let me go!"

He seemed to have misunderstood Yu Fei’s intentions, thinking he was about to be silenced for good.

This was because the items Yu Fei had taken out were all mid-tier materials. While not exceptionally valuable, they were still worth over 100,000 merit points, which made the man’s heart race with panic.

Yu Fei frowned, shoved the items into the man’s arms, and turned to leave.

"Ah!"

Lv Xinghuai was stunned. When he looked up again, the space before him was empty. He stood there dumbfounded for a moment before an immense, joyous surprise washed over him.

He quickly picked up his broken saber from the ground, activated his stealth, and bolted toward the Cross-Border Black Fog.

’This trip was totally worth it. Even this broken saber can be salvaged for some cash.’

After leaving the Red Sun Realm, Yu Fei visited several trading houses before finally settling on Cloud Brocade Platform. He made this choice after consulting with Feng Hua.

The owner behind Cloud Brocade Platform was rumored to have a Shenhan background, which made Yu Fei instinctively favor it.

Cloud Brocade Platform catered to the high-end market, and its clientele was comprised of powerful individuals.

It had a branch near Flowing Mist Lake—a massive commercial building over twenty stories tall. This particular location specialized in resource acquisition, which made sense given its proximity to a production hub like the Red Sun Realm.

After stating his purpose, he was led by a pretty hostess into a private business suite. The room seemed to be lined with some special material. When Yu Fei tried extending his senses, he found that some of his perceptive abilities were weakened upon passing through the walls.

His auditory and visual senses, in particular, were diminished by at least thirty percent.

Before long, a woman in sharp, professional attire entered. She was at the Gang Qi level and had an ordinary face, but she exuded a commanding presence.

"Hello, sir. Are you the one who wishes to purchase Crimson Flame Blood Crystals? In a rather large quantity, I believe?"

Yu Fei nodded. "That’s right. I need at least forty pieces!"

Once he was out of the Red Sun Realm, he had contacted Ye Shuping to report the number of resources he had acquired. In total, he had picked 152 Golden Flame Orchids, collected 135 Crimsonlight Streaks, and harvested 9 Burning World Purifying Lotuses.

Ye Shuping’s tone had been nonchalant. He told Yu Fei that the quantity he had gathered was more than enough, far exceeding what was required.

As for the other main material, the Crimson Flame Blood Crystals, thirty-odd pieces would be sufficient.

Ye Shuping wasn’t the least bit surprised by such a large haul. The efficiency of a Martial Artist who had mastered a perception-based Secret Technique while searching for resources in the wild was far beyond what an ordinary Martial Artist could ever hope to match.

The students of the Seven Great Celestial Pride Classes all cultivated some form of perception-based Secret Technique, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the development of their own innate talents.

This point alone allowed them to completely dominate ordinary Martial Artists.

Yu Fei didn’t have any spare merit points on him, so after some negotiation, he traded 22 Golden Flame Orchids and 25 Crimsonlight Streaks for 35 Crimson Flame Blood Crystals and the other auxiliary materials.

He also managed to trade for a sufficient quantity of the plant-based treasures, the Red Sun Immortal Burning Grass and the Radiant Jade Golden Dates. Now, the only thing left was the most precious item of all: the Golden Crow Fruit.

In the eastern part of the Red Sun Realm, there was a living spring where all the plant-based treasures grew.