mysterious businessman
Vei Qian Duoer couldn't help but twitch his lips at the insanity of this game.
The Lava Bald Vulture, with an attack of fourteen thousand, was barely able to break through the defense when the opponent didn't use any defensive skills!
Now, facing the Blaze Butterfly, Jiang Han Water's panel shows an astonishing attack of over twenty-one thousand. However, the system tells me that just because Jiang Han Water changed his equipment, this high attack can't even penetrate his defense?
Is the balance so poor that they dare to release it for public testing?
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations on defeating the Blaze Butterfly, gaining rewards: current level experience +1.5%!
As a level 102 five-star elite monster, the experience it provides is beyond words. Even though Jiang Han's level has reached 80, it is still quite substantial.
Seeing his brother tragically die, the nearby Blaze Butterflies become even more furious, fluttering their wings, stirring up a fierce wind mixed with flames. Yet, Jiang Han rises against the wind, ignoring the minimal damage, and with a swift hand, he unleashes devastating strikes.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"...
Jiang Han cleanly and efficiently solo-kills the Blaze Butterflies. Even in their near-death stage, they trigger self-explosions, causing extensive damage.
Until the surrounding area is completely cleared of monsters, Jiang Han and Vei Qian Duoer continue their journey deeper.
After a while, the two arrive at the center of the volcano, where they see a bubbling and scorching magma, emitting billowing black smoke, keeping them on edge.
"That's the Heart of the Magma."
Suddenly, Vei Qian Duoer's eyes light up as he points to a purple-red flower growing on the edge, its petals emitting a faint purple light, entwined with the rocks, very conspicuous.
Jiang Han immediately walks towards the location where the Heart of the Magma is growing. Just as he is about to bend down and pick it, a hand suddenly reaches out, snatching the Heart of the Magma before Jiang Han.
"!!"
Jiang Han is surprised, immediately raising his head to see a man dressed in a black robe, with a cloak obscuring his face.
Insightful Eye!
[Mysterious Merchant] (Normal NPC)
Introduction: A mysterious merchant walking on the Tianheng Continent, his body holding countless treasures. If you want those treasures, all you need is enough wealth...
"What's going on?"
Equally astonished, Vei Qian Duoer says, unable to discern how the man appeared.
The man gropes the Heart of the Magma, chuckles, and says, "Disciple of the Explorer, greetings!"
Disciple of the Explorer?!
With this address, Jiang Han can almost confirm that the mysteriously appearing man is incredibly powerful. He respectfully says, "Greetings, senior!"
"It turns out to be just a Dark Gold-level material, worthless stuff. Here you go back." Seemingly using some detection method to determine the grade of the Heart of the Magma, the man looks disappointed and casually tosses it to Jiang Han.
Seeing this, Jiang Han quickly catches it and places it into his inventory.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: You obtained the material [Heart of the Magma] (Dark Gold-grade)!
With the Heart of the Magma in hand, the mission for this journey is considered complete.
"Meeting is fate. Interested in trading with me?" The mysterious man suddenly asks.
Jiang Han doesn't refuse: "What do you have? May I have a look first?"
Mysterious Merchant!
This type of NPC exists in other games too, but encountering an "intelligent" mysterious merchant in Eternal makes Jiang Han quite curious about its origin. After all, in Eternal, there shouldn't be NPCs designated as mysterious merchants without reason.
"Of course." The mysterious merchant grandly says, "Since you are the disciple of the Explorer, I can offer you a discount of ninety-nine percent!"
"Swoosh!"
The next moment, the item list appears in front of Jiang Han—
[Blood-Drinking Sword] (Immortal-grade)
Price: One hundred million gold coins
[Thunderous Armor] (Immortal-grade)
Price: One hundred and twenty million gold coins
[Reaper's Soul-Cleaving Blade] (God-grade)
Price: Nine hundred and ninety million gold coins
...
Jiang Han looks at the abundance of items, feeling overwhelmed.
At the very least, they are Immortal-grade equipment, and there are even God-grade items. He has never seen equipment below Immortal-grade in Eternal!
Is this the mysterious merchant in Eternal?
It's terrifying!
Vei Qian Duoer is also curious and walks up, opening the item list.
In an instant, he is struck by lightning, staring at a plethora of treasures, dumbfounded.
"The attributes of the equipment cannot be shown to you." The mysterious merchant explains, "This is a rule. After all, equipment requirements vary, and even if there is no requirement, it may give you a chance to bargain. I must make it clear in advance that once the deal is done, there is no turning back!"
"The items are good, but can't they be a bit more expensive?" Vei Qian Duoer is dissatisfied, "The cheapest Immortal-grade item costs a hundred million gold coins. Are you selling or robbing?"
A hundred million gold coins are not equivalent to a hundred million in cash!
With the current exchange rate of 1:103, that's over a hundred billion!
Spending so much money on equipment whose level requirements are unknown, how crazy must one be with money?
"You don't understand, do you?" The mysterious merchant's tone is flat, "This is a rule. As your strength improves, the prices of items in the equipment category will naturally decrease."
So that's how it is!
Jiang Han understands.
According to the mysterious merchant, their strength is too weak, and the rules will definitely not allow them to afford it.
In other words, it's just for them to take a look.
The game has only been around for a short time, and if someone really obtains Immortal or God-grade equipment, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Since he knows that the equipment is not something they can buy now, Jiang Han doesn't bother to look, flipping to the category of items—
[Advanced Sewer Oil] (A-grade)
Introduction: Without this oil, it can't be considered a delicacy, let alone advanced
Effect: After consumption, all attributes -100%, lasts for ten minutes
Price: Ten thousand gold coins
[Divine Burger] (A-grade)
Introduction: Since you ate it, transform into a jet soldier
Effect: After consumption, attack -1000%, movement speed increased by 1000%, lasts for two minutes
Price: Ten thousand gold coins
...
Jiang Han: "..."
Indeed, the items brought by the mysterious merchant are quite precious.
"One Jiang Han Water, quickly look at the last page!" Vei Qian Duoer breathes rapidly, seemingly very excited.
Without thinking, Jiang Han knows that he must have seen something super enticing. He turns to the last page, checking the details—
[Chosen of the Gods] (SS-grade)
Introduction: As the chosen one of the gods, your luck will reach unimaginable heights
Effect: The next time you capture
a Heavenly-grade or below pet or mount, 100% success rate; the next time you capture an Immortal-grade pet or mount, 50% success rate; the next time you capture a God-grade pet or mount, the success rate increases by 10%
Price: Ten billion gold coins
[Favor of Fate] (SS-grade)
Introduction: Gaining the favor of the god of fate, fear not to fail in major matters
Effect: The next action, the success rate increases by 10,000 times
Price: Ten billion gold coins
...
One has to admit that the effects of these items are beyond normal.
Taking the Chosen of the Gods as an example, after using it, Jiang Han can casually throw the worst quality capture stone at a Heavenly-grade boss, and he can still successfully capture it.
But...
The price is too high!
"In Eternal, the mysterious merchant is too strong!" Vei Qian Duoer smacks his lips.
"With your wealth, I'm afraid you still can't afford the treasures here." The mysterious merchant chuckles, "But..."
"But what?" Vei Qian Duoer's eyes light up.
"The Dark Swordsman... Hmm, it seems you're not the Dark Swordsman now, but you exude the aura of the Dark Swordsman. Damn, this is unbelievable." The mysterious merchant looks at Jiang Han and says, "Give me that treasure on you, and you can choose an item of your liking."