The two gilded items, [Pride of the World: Luminous Greaves] and [World Shatterer: Demon Slayer Blade], looted from Dragon Soul Guan Yu, had been listed on the auction house by Lu Ming for a day now.
Although the number of interested buyers had exceeded a thousand, perhaps due to the steep price of over a million each, no one had made a purchase yet.
The daily display fee of over 3000 for the two items was making Lu Ming feel the pinch.
But finally, someone seemed ready to make a move!
Due to the auction house's hefty 5% transaction fee, many players opted for face-to-face trades for high-value items, a common practice.
This way, despite the risks, the 5% fee saved could be split between both parties instead of being swallowed by the platform.
For Lu Ming, the total price for these two items was 3.25 million, translating to a fee of over 160,000. Even if split, they could save 80,000!
Why not go for it?
However, looking at the message from the anonymous buyer in the auction house, Lu Ming didn't rush to reply.
Instead, he asked Qin Churan, "What's your side saying?"
Qin Churan glanced at the WeChat message from Li Hui and said, "He wants to meet online to finalize the contract, still at last night's place, the Bone Tower."
While speaking, Qin Churan asked Lu Ming, "What about you? Judging by your expression, do you have good news too?"
"The two gilded items from Dragon Soul Guan Yu, the buyer wants to trade face-to-face online."
Listening to the conversation between Lu Ming and Qin Churan, Lin Youwei quietly remarked, "What a coincidence, both of your matters are happening at the same time!"
Lin Youwei's casual comment seemed to remind Lu Ming and Qin Churan.
The two exchanged a glance.
At this moment, Lu Ming replied to the anonymous buyer in the auction house, "Alright, give me the time and place for the trade."
Soon, the other party responded, "I'm currently doing a quest at the Mole Cave. If it's convenient for you, bring the equipment here to trade with me!"
"Okay, no problem."
After dinner, Lin Youwei cleaned up the dishes while Lu Ming and Qin Churan went back to their rooms and logged in.
According to the map, the Lv38 Bone Tower and the Lv47 Mole Cave were located at opposite ends of Starlight City.
So, the two parted ways in the city.
Following the map's guidance, ten minutes later, Lu Ming arrived at the Mole Cave map in the western part of Starlight City.
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In the vast wetland, groups of level 45-46 player teams were busy hunting level 47 monsters: carnivorous moles!
At this moment, a level 46 summoner youth [Grand Summoner] waved at Lu Ming, "Buddy, over here!"
Lu Ming walked over, glancing at the Grand Summoner and his three male and one female teammates.
They were all clad in shabby Black Iron Equipment, not looking like wealthy individuals.
Lu Ming didn't dwell on these issues and got straight to the point, "Are you the buyer?"
"Yes!" The Grand Summoner nodded, excitedly asking Lu Ming, "Did you bring the two gilded items?"
Without a word, Lu Ming took out the Luminous Greaves and Demon Slayer Blade from his bag.
The appearance of the two gilded items immediately drew the attention of countless players around.
"Whoa! That shine! Could it be gilded items?!"
"Wow! Gilded items go for over a million each on the market! One piece is worth decades of my salary!"
Some players even harbored malicious intentions towards Lu Ming, contemplating killing him to loot the gilded items.
But seeing the ten Death Lords guarding behind Lu Ming, they dared not act rashly.
Lu Ming held the equipment and said to the Grand Summoner, "Pay first."
The Grand Summoner gave a sly smile, "Sure thing..."
Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Starlight City, at the Lv38 Bone Tower, the level 35 blue-armored warrior Li Hui was leading a group of Glorious players, casually killing Bone Sentinels while occasionally glancing towards Starlight City.
"Why isn't she here yet?"
"It's been half an hour, it should only take about ten minutes from Starlight City to here, right?"
Just as Li Hui was getting anxious, a graceful figure approached from afar.
Li Hui's eyes lit up, "Finally here!"
Qin Churan stepped into the Bone Tower, walking straight to Li Hui.
After exchanging greetings, Qin Churan got straight to the point.
"I've drafted the contract according to our agreement. Take a look and let me know if there are any issues."
As she spoke, Qin Churan opened an electronic contract and sent it to Li Hui.
However, Li Hui didn't even glance at the contract.
From start to finish, his eyes, filled with a gleam, roamed over Qin Churan.
"Ranran, you're so beautiful, I really like you... Be my girlfriend!"
Qin Churan frowned slightly, "Master Hui, please have some respect!"
Li Hui sneered, revealing his true intentions, "Qin Churan, whether you like it or not, today I've got you!"
As he spoke, a large group of Glorious players surrounded Qin Churan, weapons drawn.
Qin Churan exclaimed, "You never intended to sincerely invest in me!"
Li Hui chuckled coldly, "I told you last night, as long as you become my woman, I'll give you as much money as you want, but you refused."
"Last night, that Nether protected you, and I couldn't do anything. But now, with Nether not around, how will you protect yourself?"
Qin Churan looked around at the group of level 35-36 Glorious players, her expression turning cold, "Do you think they can handle me?"
"You might have some skill," Li Hui said with a sly smile, "but can you take on the gold-standard warrior of National Server 39?"
As Li Hui finished speaking, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
Seeing the figure clearly, disbelief filled Qin Churan's eyes!
Because the person, except for the legs and weapon, was clad in equipment flowing with the golden glow symbolizing gilded quality.
Holding a long blade, with sharp eyes, exuding an aura of dominance!
[Dragon Soul Guan Yu] (Lv50 Six-turn Warrior · National Server 39 Warrior)!
Qin Churan exclaimed in disbelief, "How is this possible?!"
"Weren't you already dead?"
Dragon Soul Guan Yu's eyes, as lifeless as a corpse, coldly stared at Qin Churan.
He said indifferently, "Did you really think you could kill me?"
He was a man who always avenged his grudges.
Looking at the person who had once killed him, the hatred and murderous intent in Dragon Soul Guan Yu's eyes had reached its peak!
He was eager to tear this woman before him to pieces!
At this moment, Li Hui eagerly said to Dragon Soul Guan Yu, "Brother Guan, you promised that if I cooperated with you, you'd let me have Qin Churan to do as I please!"
Dragon Soul Guan Yu opened the WeChat interface, looking at a message from a friend noted as [Grand Summoner]: "Brother Guan, Nether is here with me at the Mole Cave! I'm currently trading with him!"
Closing the chat, Dragon Soul Guan Yu said to Li Hui, "You have ten minutes to do whatever you want."
Dragon Soul Guan Yu looked at Qin Churan, a mocking glint in his eyes.
"Before killing you, a bit of humiliation isn't bad either!"
With Dragon Soul Guan Yu backing him, Li Hui, wearing a lecherous smile, slowly approached Qin Churan.
However, the shock in Qin Churan's eyes was fleeting.
At this moment, not only was she not panicked, but she was also calm and composed as she looked at Dragon Soul Guan Yu and said, "Aren't you afraid I'll kill you again?"
"Kill me?" Dragon Soul Guan Yu laughed heartily, "Do you really think you killed me last time because you're strong?"
"Without Nether, what are you?"
"Nether is in the western part of Starlight City right now. Even at the fastest speed, it'll take at least twenty minutes to get here."
"What makes you think you can kill me?"
As Dragon Soul Guan Yu finished speaking, a voice emerged from the darkness, "I can kill you."
Following the voice, they looked over.
From the darkness behind Qin Churan, a figure slowly walked out.
Seeing the figure clearly, the arrogant smile on Dragon Soul Guan Yu's face froze.
He was instantly shocked.
"Nether!!!"
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