The server channel was abuzz with activity.
Chen Guo glanced at it a few times before tuning it out. The majority of the chatter was just a stream of pointless babble, offering little of value.
"Now with the trading interface, I can acquire things I need, like treasure chest fragments!" Chen Guo mused excitedly.
His unique ability to duplicate items meant that what took others ages to accumulate—a single treasure chest fragment—was for him the equivalent of three full treasure chests.
After his victory over the Ghost King, Chen Guo had snapped up a slew of golden treasure chest fragments, virtually clearing out Beginner Village's stock.
There might be more out there, but their owners were likely reluctant to part with them, harboring their own dreams of unlocking a golden treasure chest.
But now, with access to the server channel and trading interface, Chen Guo could source golden treasure chest fragments from across the entire server—a truly lucrative opportunity!
The currency of choice for these transactions? Thrombin pills. To Chen Guo, they might as well have been free.
With this strategy in mind, he checked the current market value of thrombin pills.
He discovered that thrombin pills had indeed become a fundamental currency. With a world full of trial challengers, he wasn't the only one who knew how to refine them.
But without a fifth-grade alchemy furnace like his, others couldn't match his success rate, keeping the thrombin pill's value high.
"Second Rank Wood Leaf Flying Dagger, for three thrombin pills!"
"Skill book for sale: Ghost Summoning, capable of commanding spirits, for five thrombin pills!"
"Legendary Wuxia Weapon: Heavenly Sword, a third-rank weapon, for ten thrombin pills!"
"Our gang is buying thrombin pills in bulk! We've got cultivation techniques, equipment, treasure chests, medicine, skills—you name it. With enough thrombin pills, you can trade for anything you desire!"
These ads made one thing clear: the purchasing power of thrombin pills was astonishingly high at the moment.
A second-rank weapon, comparable to the Seven Star Sword, was going for a mere three thrombin pills.
The legendary Wuxia Divine Weapon, the Heavenly Sword, is valued at a mere ten thrombin pills. Even the skill of Ghost Summoning, a Daoist-level technique, is priced at only five thrombin pills. This clearly shows the high demand for thrombin pills and their significant purchasing power. And Chen Guo? He has an astonishing 100,000 thrombin pills at his disposal! While he might not be able to buy out the entire region, he can certainly afford just about anything—he's the ultimate tycoon of the Whole Heaven Battlefield!
"Buying golden treasure chest fragments for ten thrombin pills each! Orange treasure chest fragments for twenty thrombin pills each! I'll take as many as you've got, no questions asked!" Chen Guo mused, setting the price at half a thrombin pill before posting a striking ad on the trading interface.
Next, he headed to the Sector Channel and declared, "Ten thrombin pills for a golden treasure chest key, twenty for an orange one—bring me all you've got!" Chen Guo's advertisement and announcement sent shockwaves through the entire district.
It wasn't just the high prices that turned heads; it was the fact that he had such a vast reserve of thrombin pills. Moreover, Chen Guo's name appeared as two question marks, a known signature of the top-ranked fighter with a combat strength of 5,050.
"Is that the enigmatic powerhouse with a combat strength of 5,050, flaunting his wealth with all those thrombin pills?"
"In our guild, the top guild in the village, our leader—a pill refining prodigy—only pays us one thrombin pill per week. And here he is, splurging on treasure chest fragments. Such opulence!"
"Which Beginner Village does this top-ranked, mysterious tycoon hail from? Who is this enigmatic figure? Does anyone know?"
"Ah, you're out of the loop, aren't you? This big shot is none other than Guangcheng Zi, the pride of our 996 Beginner Village!"
"So, it's Boss Guangcheng Zi!"
"Has Boss Guangcheng Zi joined any guilds?"
"Not a chance. Boss Guangcheng Zi is a lone wolf!"
"A lone wolf reaching such heights? That's absolutely against the natural order!"
As the district chat continued to buzz, someone let slip some information, and just like that, Chen Guo's cover was blown.
The entire East Asia region was now abuzz with the news that Chen Guo's alter ego, Guangcheng Zi, was the top powerhouse.
Everyone was also aware that Chen Guo preferred to go it alone, a true lone wolf.
Chen Guo was unfazed. The alias "Guangcheng" was a deliberate move on his part.
He couldn't forever skulk in the shadows; it just wasn't his style. Yet revealing his true identity wasn't an option either. An alias was the perfect solution.
"Hello, Boss Guangcheng. I'm Li Huan Yu, leader of the Fish Head Gang, the biggest crew in Beginner Village. We're 2,200 strong and have amassed a wealth of golden treasure chest fragments—100 to be exact!" Someone reached out to Chen Guo on the regional channel in no time.
"If the price is right, I'll take them all!" Chen Guo declared confidently.
Trading ten thrombin pills for three golden treasure chests was a steal! A hundred golden treasure chest fragments meant three hundred golden treasure chests!
Chen Guo could barely contain his excitement.
"The price is steep, but these 100 golden treasure chest fragments we've collected can be combined into five golden treasure chests!" Li Huan Yu stressed.
"Are you implying the price is too low?" Chen Guo raised an eyebrow. "I can double it. Golden treasure chests may yield a lot, but as a gang, your growth is crucial, and thrombin pills are vital for that."
"That would be two thousand thrombin pills, no small sum. The best alchemists can only produce twenty thrombin pills per batch, and it takes five hours. Thrombin pills are scarce in the market, so it might be tough for you to come up with so many," Li Huan Yu explained, then added, "But I have a proposal..."
Chen Guo cut in, "Spit it out if you have something to say."
Li Huan Yu proposed, "If Boss Guangcheng agrees to join our Fish Head Gang, I'll hand over all 100 golden treasure chest fragments to you, and you can name your price!"
It became clear that Li Huan Yu was angling for more than just a transaction; he was looking to recruit Chen Guo.
Chen Guo replied, "I have no interest in joining any gang. But are you questioning my financial resources?"
Li Huan Yu challenged, "If you're bold enough to make such a claim, I'm sure you have a few thousand thrombin pills to your name. That's a considerable fortune, but it won't get you very far in collecting golden treasure chest fragments. Join the Fish Head Gang, and we'll pool our resources to help you acquire those fragments. With our support, you'll take off in no time!"
Chen Guo retorted, "You're underestimating me. My financial resources are beyond question. To put your minds at ease, I'll give you a glimpse of my wealth and demonstrate my financial prowess."
Despite the offer, Chen Guo had no immediate interest in joining the gang. Instead, he listed 100,000 thrombin pills on the trading interface.
"Wow, 100,000 thrombin pills!"
"Does the entire East Asia region even have that many? We're just getting started!"
"Boss Guangcheng is seriously loaded!"
In that moment, everyone was left speechless, their eyes wide with disbelief.
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