Chapter 179 (Extra)
The mission requires her to deliver goods, so is there something wrong with this batch of goods?
Wanting to check the goods, Xia Mo needed a list, but he didn't have one, so he casually asked Boiling Water: "Can you see what goods are being shipped?"
Boiling Water was slightly stunned: [...Yes, I can still see it here. Boss, do you want this?]
【Mo Se: Okay, send it to me.】
Although he was completely confused, Feishui still sent a screenshot of the list.
Xia Mo closed the dialog box, enlarged the screenshot with two fingers, and swiped it line by line from top to bottom.
There are more than ten kinds of goods in total, all of which are cloth clothes, cotton trousers and socks, with the quantity of each item being about 30-50 pieces. Judging from the quantity, it seems that they do not need to supply many people.
But she remembered that there were quite a few residents in Yayaro Town. Could this amount of purchases alone sustain the operation of the entire town?
Xia Mo's eyebrows flickered for a moment, and while she was thinking, suddenly, she realized that something was wrong!
weight!
Yes, the actual weight of this cargo did not match the load number she learned when she set out to sea!
Things like clothes and pants are neither light nor heavy, but even if they have a certain weight, they definitely do not reach the level of tons.
Xia Mo felt like he smelled something and immediately clicked on the calculator.
Assuming that a single piece of cloth weighs 200 grams, and the maximum quantity is 50 pieces, the total weight is 10 kilograms.
A single pair of cotton trousers weighs 350 grams, and 50 pairs weigh 17.5 kilograms.
There are many styles of socks and the quantity is the largest, with a total of about 200 pairs of socks. The average weight of a pair of socks is 20 grams, so the total weight is 4 kilograms.
10+17.5+4=31.5kg
Only 31.5 kilograms!
But the cargo load she learned when she went out to sea clearly stated 1 ton!
Where did such a large space go?
1 ton = 1000kg. Compared with 1000, 31.5 seems insignificant. Xia Mo frowned, and had reason to suspect that transporting clothes was just an excuse. In fact, without the knowledge of Boiling Water and her, something heavier was put on the cargo ship.
There is another detail to support this point.
When she encountered the tsunami, she discarded 10% of the expired fabrics. When the NPC in Yayaro Town learned about it, he was just suspicious, and did not feel sorry or show any other emotions.
They looked very calm throughout the whole conversation, as if they didn't care whether 10% of the goods were lost or not.
Really, he didn't care, Xia Mo raised his eyebrows, because the clothes were just a cover, and the more important thing was already in the hands of Yayaluo Town.
It seems that she has to go to the town of Yayaro again to investigate this bizarre incident thoroughly before she can feel at ease.
Just as I was thinking about it, a pop-up box suddenly appeared.
You seem to have discovered the secret hidden within this shipment of seafood. What is the town of Yayaro hiding? What is their purpose? The hidden quest [Island Citizens] has been triggered. Do you accept it?
It's actually a hidden mission?
There are thousands of tasks in "Protoss", and the conditions for triggering the tasks are also very strange.
So Xia Mo was only surprised for a moment, and then took it without hesitation.
But before investigating the town of Yayaro, she had to go back to the royal city and put the scroll up for sale.
Riding his horse all the way back to the city, Xia Mo went straight to the auction house.
The dome-shaped white building has scales and hammers carved on the top and walls. Even if players don't enter, they can tell from these icons what this place is used for - auction.
Xia Mo went in and contacted the auction manager.
"I'm auctioning this talent scroll that increases strength. When does the fastest auction start?"
There are a large number of items to be auctioned in the auction house every day. Xia Mo is not sure whether there will be a vacant spot today. If not, she plans to make an appointment first and come over when the spot is available.
Glancing at the various emblems on her arms and chest, the NPC narrowed his eyes in a smile. "Dear guest, you possess the highest prestige bestowed upon you by King Cyril. You may designate an auction at any time. We are at your service."
Xia Mo: Wow~
She almost forgot that her reputation was number one in the world.
So he nodded happily: "Okay, I will open the auction within half an hour."
The NPC bowed politely: "No problem, my honorable Lady Ink."
The scroll was handed to the NPC, and Xia Mo was led into the auction house.
The gorgeous carpet stretched all the way along the first-floor lobby, golden threads flowed across the portraits on the walls, and the dazzling crystal chandeliers rotated non-stop. The entire auction hall displayed its luxury and status.
As the owner of the auction item, she needed to wait backstage according to the rules, but who gave her the highest reputation? Xia Mo only said a word, and the person in charge immediately arranged her in a small compartment with a gauze curtain on the second floor.
How boring is it to be backstage? It’s more interesting to watch your own things being auctioned off at a high price~
Xia Mo sank into the soft sofa and relaxed completely for a rare moment.
Soon, the system released an auction information to mainland players: [Attention, the Talent Scroll (Strength Amplification) will be available for auction in 15 minutes. Interested parties please proceed to Auction Hall 2!]
For auction items whose assessed value exceeds a certain level, the system will release a server-wide notification.
Many players looked up and saw a talent scroll!
"Damn, it's a power-up! Let's go, let's take a look!"
"Oh my god, I'm so excited. I wonder who will win the prize today?"
"Wait for me to go to the post office! I sold the bonds, and I have to buy this treasure today!"
The players on the street were shouting excitedly, and Yi Qianqiu stood there, also very excited.
Beside her, Long Yue nudged her gently with her elbow: "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Come on, let's go to the auction too."
Yi Qianqiu came back to his senses: "...Well, forget it, I'm not going."
Long Yue was surprised: "Why not? The warrior you play needs this scroll! What if the price is right? Can we buy it?"
How could the price possibly be right… Yi Qianqiu helplessly held his forehead and said, “Talent Scroll and Talent Ball, these two items are almost considered to be astronomical treasures in the game. With my shabby financial resources, I can’t even reach the threshold. I’d better not look at it, lest I get hurt the more I look at it.”
She couldn't afford it anyway, and after going in and seeing those rich people spending money lavishly, she was afraid she would become jealous!
Unexpectedly, Long Yue chuckled twice, then took her hand and dragged her to the door of the auction house: "Then join me in the fun~"
Yi Qianqiu had no choice but to follow Long Yue's instructions and walk inside.
As soon as he entered the hall, he was met with golden splendor and brilliant lights. Yi Qianqiu's body swayed and he almost fell.
A staff member stepped forward and asked: "Hello, are you here to participate in the auction?"
Yi Qianqiu was about to wave his hand to refuse, but Long Yue strode forward and said, "Yes, auction it!"
"Okay, guests. Here are your number plates. Please follow me."
Under the guidance of the NPC, Yi Qianqiu and Long Yue were arranged in area A on the first floor.
The seating arrangement has its secrets. Area A is closest to the auction booth and can best feel the on-site atmosphere. Area B is half a circle outside and has a good view. Areas C and D are further back and can only be viewed through the large electronic screen above the booth.
Yi Qianqiu didn't expect that the two of them would get such a good position.
Long Yue pulled her to sit down, shaking his head with a hint of pride: "See, I told you to come. If you don't come, this seat will be wasted."
Yi Qianqiu let out a cry and began to look around curiously.
After a while, Area A was full of people, and within a few minutes, Areas B, C, and D were also full.
"Oh my god, there are so many people at this auction!" A little girl behind Yi Qianqiu exclaimed in surprise.
The boy next to the girl echoed, "Yeah, after all, there are only 100 talent scrolls. Players usually use them themselves after getting them and rarely put them up for sale. Today is the first time, and many players with suitable professions are bound to come and grab them."
"Huh, that makes me even more curious. I wonder what kind of exorbitant price this scroll will fetch."
Yi Qianqiu withdrew his ears and focused his attention back on the front.
The 15-minute entrance time ended, and the auctioneer on the stage used a small hammer to signal everyone to be quiet. The noisy scene suddenly became silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on the glass cabinet in the center of the booth.
A scroll, a scroll that can be called a rare treasure, is lying quietly inside, waiting for its destined person.
"Dear distinguished guests, I am the auctioneer of this auction... The item for auction is the Talent Scroll. The starting bid is 1,000 gold. Who would like to bid up to 2,000 gold?"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the number plates on site were raised high.
"OK, Mr. 3, bid 2000 gold!"
"Ms. 412, 3,000 gold!"
"Ms. No. 222, 5,000 gold! Then is anyone willing to pay 7,000 gold? Okay, Mr. No. 3, 7,000 gold!"
"Mr. 19, 10,000. The scroll is returned to Mr. 19."
Under the guidance of the auctioneer's artistic words, the auction price of the scroll rose sharply. In just a few minutes, it went from the initial 1,000 gold to 100,000 gold.
Yi Qianqiu looked at the numbers jumping in real time on the screen and swallowed unnaturally.
The fact that she was able to successfully enter the Yayi Military Academy showed that her family background was not too bad, but even so, she was still shocked by the amount of 100,000 yuan.
As expected, she couldn't imagine the happiness of the rich. These people could actually fight to this extent just for a scroll.
While sighing, she secretly glanced at Long Yue beside her, who was looking at the numbers on the screen seriously with a calm expression.
While I was distracted, the price of the scroll was called up to a new high.
"20,000. The scroll is with Mr. 3. Do you have 25,000?"
Yi Qianqiu shuddered: "25,000 for a scroll, who would be crazy enough to buy that..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Long Yue holding up the license plate out of the corner of his eye!
"Okay, Ms. 9, 25,000! 28,000. Anyone else?"
Yi Qianqiu turned his head instantly, horrified: "You are crazy!"
Long Yue smiled and said, "Is this thing useful to you? I'll take a picture for you~"
"No... no matter how useful this thing is, it's not worth it..."
Before Yi Qianqiu could finish his rebuttal, the auctioneer said, "28,000. The scroll is back in Mr. 3's hands. It's 28,000 now. Anyone want 30,000?"
Long Yue continued to hold up the sign.
"Okay, Ms. 9, 30,000, 30,000 once, 30,000 twice... OK, Mr. 3, 3.10,000."
Long Yue calmly raised the sign again.
The price was called up to 32,000.
Unexpectedly, No. 3 had no intention of giving up and kept holding on, asking for a price of 35,000.
Since the price reached over 30,000, most people put down their signs wisely. In the entire auction hall, only Long Yue and No. 3 were left competing.
Yi Qianqiu's brain felt like it was lacking oxygen and her breathing became difficult. She stretched out her hand and tried several times to stop Long Yue from spending money here, but Long Yue was not moved at all and raised the license plate again and again.
Finally, when the auctioneer's hammer fell, Yi Qianqiu heard the final auction price of the scroll - 55,000!
She stared at the electronic screen on the stage, her eyes wide open in shock.
55,000… What kind of concept is that? Even if she sold everything she had, she still couldn't come up with that amount! But Long Yue… she actually spent more than her entire net worth just to buy a scroll?!
Yi Qianqiu suddenly had an impulse. She wanted to kowtow to the auctioneer on the spot and ask him if he could return the scroll. They didn’t want it anymore!
However, I only dare to think about it. If I really do this, I will be blacklisted by the royal city!
Before she could even cry, Long Yue had already gone backstage to pay the auction money. The scroll was handed to her. She smiled happily and jumped to hand the scroll to Yi Qianqiu.
"Here, take it~"
Yi Qianqiu was still a little stunned. After a while, she raised her hand angrily and pinched Long Yue's chubby face: "Miss Long, you are really squandering all our family wealth."
Long Yue obviously didn't take her "rebuke" seriously. Instead, she shook her head proudly and said, "Just tell me whether you are happy or not?"
Yi Qianqiu let go of her hand and stared at her seriously. Then she hugged him into her arms: "Happy, of course I am happy~"
"Hehe, that's a big deal? Don't worry about the money. Sister Xiangxiang still has several gold groups that she hasn't led yet. Let's tell her. Sister Xiangxiang will definitely be willing to let us form a team and lead them."
The Sister Xiangxiang mentioned by Long Yue is the president of the guild [Bailu Wei Shuang] and also a gem inlay artist.
The Bai Lu Wei Shuang guild is very small and is unknown on the leaderboard, but many wealthy players are willing to pay to have members of their guild help them with tasks and dungeons.
The reason is very simple. President Xiangxiang Milk Tea is No. 1 on the Paladin List and is known as the Violent Knight.
So even though the guild wasn't well-known, the guild leader was very capable, and over time, the gold group was established.
Yi Qianqiu is also a member of Bailuweishuang. He knows that the gold coins in Long Yue's pocket were all earned by following Xiangxiang Milk Tea and leading the gold group. Although the money came quickly, it also took a lot of time.
When Yi Qianqiu thought about how Long Yue threw the money without blinking just to give her the scroll, she felt both touched and distressed.
She rubbed Long Yue's soft head, then remembered something and reluctantly let go of her arms.
She rummaged through her backpack, and the next moment, a necklace inlaid with sapphires lay in her hands.
Long Yue blinked: "What is this?"
Yi Qianqiu: "I made a necklace for you. Didn't you say you liked blue? I went to Spoons City specifically to find high-quality sapphires. But I'm not very good at design, so I didn't dare to make it too complicated. I only polished a crescent moon, which is a perfect match for your name. Do you think it's okay?"
Long Yue took the necklace and became more and more delighted the more she looked at it. Unexpectedly, before Yi Qianqiu could react, she suddenly stood on tiptoe, put her arms around his neck, and gave him a kiss.
"Qianqiu, you're so nice~ I'm really happy to have friends like you and Mo Se!"
Yi Qianqiu's face immediately turned red.
She quickly turned her face away, not daring to look directly at the person in front of her, but after a few seconds, her expression subtly changed.
"Just friends..." she murmured softly.
Then she raised her eyes and looked at Long Yue jumping in front of her and the sparkling necklace on Long Yue's neck, and she still raised the corners of her mouth with satisfaction.
On the second floor of the auction hall, Xia Mo was confirming the auction money transferred from the auction hall, not knowing that the person who bought the item was his roommate Long Yue.
The total is 55,000, and the net income after deducting taxes is more than 50,000, a huge profit!
Xia Mo accepted the gold coins with a smile, finished all the free desserts on the second floor, and left happily.
While there is still time today, she plans to participate in the battle pet PK event.
The registration place was in the royal city. She found the person in charge of the event, chose to talk, and reported Jingjing and Xiaoyi's numbers.
Because Xiaoyi is an ordinary battle pet, it is easier to match it with a pet of similar strength. After finding a match, Xia Mo released it and let it enter the field to fight.
Jingjing has not found a suitable opponent yet.
It is a divine beast, and its basic qualifications are much higher than most combat pets. For the sake of fairness, the system will not match it with opponents with too large a gap.
Xia Mo knew this rule, so he waited patiently on the matching interface. However, more than ten minutes passed and the system showed that no match was found.
Forget it, she thought, the number of divine beasts is already scarce, and the players who own divine beasts may not come to participate in PK at this time. If she can't wait, she will wait until next time.
She raised her hand to cancel the match, but suddenly, the system prompted her [Match Successful]
Xia Mo fixed his eyes on the mythical beast that appeared on the screen, and his pupils couldn't help but tremble. This is... the mythical beast Black Turtle.
The first divine beast battle pet she bound to in her previous life!
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