Chen Ping watched the scene with great interest, quite surprised by the customer's extravagant purchase of the Abyss Shell and his decision to open it himself. He knew that this behavior was, to some extent, a gamble; people always have a great curiosity and expectation for the unknown.
Although the Abyss Clam in the customer's hand was the smallest clam in the shop, only a little over a meter long, that didn't mean it couldn't contain precious treasures. We'd only know for sure after it was opened.
Based on the store's prices, the value of such treasure shells ranges from 100,000 to 500,000 gold coins.
The onlookers held their breath, watching the abyss shell about to be opened with a mixture of tension and excitement, wondering what kind of rare treasures would be inside.
Looking at the buyer's nervous yet expectant expression, Chen Ping secretly pondered the secrets hidden within the Abyss Shells. He understood that in Illusionary Mist City, a place brimming with countless rare treasures, each shell could represent a new opportunity or challenge.
Even in advanced sea areas, although the environment and resources are superior and conducive to cultivation and becoming a god, each person's fate is not entirely determined by their location. It depends more on their personal talent, hard work, and that rare bit of luck.
The onlookers held their breath, as if they themselves were unearthing a priceless treasure trove. They knew that in this city, stories of overnight riches or utter ruin played out every day, and the buyer's current feelings were a microcosm of the adventures and expectations they had all experienced together.
The buyer clenched his fists and carefully opened the enormous Abyss Shell. Everyone stared wide-eyed, awaiting the moment of revelation. Regardless of the outcome, this was a common occurrence in the City of Illusions.
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Snap!
The buyer nervously opened the Abyss Shell. As soon as it was opened a crack, a beam of light shone out, and the crowd cheered instantly.
"I won! I won! Hahaha!!! It's Beiguang! Hahaha!!!"
Upon seeing this, everyone stopped clapping and applauding.
If a shell in the Abyss gleams, it means there's something good inside. Of course, this doesn't mean that a shell in the Abyss without gleaming doesn't contain anything good; it just means that gleaming shells almost always contain something good.
Therefore, what every Kaibei person most wants to see is the light of the shell, which is definitely good luck.
The light from the shell quickly dissipated, and the buyer, now full of confidence, opened the Abyss Shell. Whoosh!
A significant amount of seawater was directly exposed.
However, no one paid attention to the flowing seawater; everyone's eyes were fixed on the intermediate-grade necklace that emitted a faint glow.
The scene was silent for a few seconds before shouts broke out.
"Holy crap! If I'm not mistaken, that's a mid-level artifact, Deep Sea Blessing! Holy crap, I'm rich!"
"I'm so envious! I've probably opened at least eighty or a hundred Abyss Shells, but the best item I got was only a low-grade divine artifact."
The crowd reacted with great excitement. Some were envious and jealous, some were deeply moved, and others were eager to try their luck at opening a shell.
The buyer was clearly very satisfied with the result of obtaining a mid-level artifact. He held the necklace up and examined it closely with a joyful expression, attracting envious glances from the surrounding crowd. The seller was also beaming with delight; this scene undoubtedly brought his shop a great deal of reputation and popularity.
Chen Ping also showed interest, intending to buy a few to try his luck.
Chen Ping turned to the four elven guards behind him and said, "Let's go buy a few and see who has the best luck."
The four elven guards immediately responded to Chen Ping, nodding and following him toward the seller. One of the elven guards whispered a reminder to Chen Ping: "Island Lord, while the Abyss Shells offer a chance to yield artifacts, there's also the possibility of getting nothing at all. Please consider this carefully."
Chen Ping smiled slightly, understanding the elf's advice, but he still decided to give it a try. After all, it was a unique experience in Illusionary Mist City, and part of his integration into the city's life. He said, "It's alright, adventure and the unknown are the fun in themselves. Besides, no matter the outcome, we'll gain something, at least we'll see the treasures hidden in these mysterious shells."
So, the group approached the seller. Chen Ping selected several medium-sized, uniquely shaped abyssal clamshells, preparing for their clam-opening adventure. Seeing this, the onlookers turned their attention to them, anticipating a new surprise.
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Chen Ping first looked at the prices on each Abyss Shell Pool. The lowest price was 100,000 to 500,000 gold coins, then 1 million to 2 million, followed by 2 million to 5 million, and finally 5 million to 10 million.
Each of these four pools of Abyssal Shells contains thousands of Abyssal Shells. In addition, there are specially selected Abyssal Shells, which are much more expensive. The low-grade ones are no longer priced at 10 million gold coins. The most eye-catching and largest Abyssal Shell is also the store's prized possession, with a price as high as 10 million spirit pearls.
After observing the abyssal shell pools in various price ranges, Chen Ping called over the shop owner, the same person who had initially been soliciting customers outside.
Chen Ping's decision delighted the shopkeeper, who immediately instructed his staff to retrieve five Abyssal Clams from each of the pools priced according to Chen Ping's request. A moment later, Chen Ping and his four elven guards were presented with 20 Abyssal Clams of varying sizes and shapes, lying there quietly as if each held a mysterious world waiting to be discovered.
Chen Ping examined each of the shells one by one, each one potentially bringing unknown surprises or challenges. He smiled and said to the elf guards beside him, "Let's each pick a few to open and see who has the best luck."
Faced with these 20 deep-sea clam shells from different price ranges, other customers in the store were also drawn by the lively atmosphere, gathering around to witness this clam-opening feast. Everyone held their breath, anticipating the amazing treasures that each clam might reveal.
Chen Ping was the first to open the Abyss Shell. He took a deep breath and slowly peeled back the shell. With a soft rustling sound, the shop instantly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on the shell. A faint light flashed by; although it wasn't the dazzling light of a divine artifact, it was enough to cause a small-scale exclamation and discussion.
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