ATPnovel Chapter 46: The Mysterious Shop, The Hidden Mission!
Chapter 46: The Mysterious Shop, The Hidden Mission!
Shen Xing hesitated for a moment, then clicked "Yes".
A list of stores suddenly popped up in front of me.
Garrett's Wandering Shop
Soul Stone: 2 Silver Coins (Stock 642)
Explosives: 5 silver coins (12 in stock)
Underground Dwarven Spirits (Green): 5 Silver Coins (7 in Stock)
Viper Potion (Green): 10 Silver Coins (Stock 10)
Eye of True Sight (Green): 10 Silver Coins (Stock 15)
Lighthouse construction blueprint: 100 silver coins (2 in stock)
Hellfire Seed: 15 Silver Coins (10 in Stock)
Ice Crystal Shards: 15 Silver Coins (10 in Stock)
Mithril Ingot: 20 Silver Coins (10 in Stock)
Inspiring Drum (Gold): 20000 Silver Coins (Stock 1)
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Shen Xing was stunned for a long time after seeing the long list of product information in front of him.
I never expected that this merchant would have so many treasures, even gold-quality treasures!
Although its attributes are not yet visible, judging from its price of 20,000 silver coins alone, it is clear that this treasure is extraordinary.
Xia Wanyin, who was standing to the side, also saw a series of treasures in the store through the system function. Her mouth was slightly open, and she looked very surprised.
"Gentlemen, do you have any items you'd like to buy?" The wandering merchant still wore that mysterious smile.
Shen Xing did not reply immediately, but instead browsed through it carefully for a moment.
There are quite a few things here that I need.
He wanted to acquire all of the [Hellfire Seeds], as they were key materials for summoning elite-level inferior demons.
And those few bottles of "Underground Dwarf Liquor" look pretty good.
As for the other items, I don't know what their purpose is yet, and I need to think about them.
At this moment, Xia Wanyin suddenly leaned close to him, bent down, and said, "Xinghuo, buy the Eye of True Sight and the lighthouse blueprints."
Shen Xing turned her head and met that fair and delicate pretty face.
As she bent over, the neckline of her long dress opened slightly, revealing half of her delicate collarbone and a hint of rosy white skin.
He stared at it for a moment, then quickly looked away and asked, "Buy these two things? What are they for?"
"Very useful!"
Xia Wanyin was completely unaware of her own actions, explaining, "The Eye of True Sight is placed near the territory, so that any enemies approaching will be detected in advance."
"Lighthouses can be built within territory, emitting a powerful light that penetrates the fog and provides excellent visibility."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xing's heart stirred. If what Xia Wanyin said was true, then these two things were indeed very important.
He glanced at his silver coin inventory.
After the previous wave of troop buildup, I now have nearly 692 units left, which is enough to buy these two items.
There will still be some money left over to buy other things I want.
So, Shen Xing carefully selected from the wandering merchant's list of goods and finally chose four items.
【交易成功！你获得了『真视之眼捲轴』*15、『灯塔建造图纸』*1、地狱火种*15、地下矮人烈酒*7、你失去了维纳尔银币*435……】
Vinal's silver coin inventory shrank dramatically in an instant, and four more items appeared in his backpack.
Xia Wanyin also purchased another [Lighthouse] blueprint, another [Viper Potion], and several hundred Soul Stones.
After their shopping spree, the shop was left with only soul stones and some miscellaneous materials.
"Hehe, you two are really straightforward."
Seeing that they had bought so much stuff at once, the wandering merchant's smile widened: "Do you need any other goods?"
"That's all." Shen Xing shook his head; actually, he was out of money.
If he had enough silver coins, he would definitely want to get the [Invigorating Drum].
After all, this was the first golden treasure he had encountered since entering the game.
The wandering merchant's deep gaze swept over the two men and the soldiers behind them, as if he were observing something.
After a short while, he suddenly spoke up: "I observe that you two command many powerful troops, and your strength is formidable. Could you do me a favor?"
"Help?" Shen Xing's heart skipped a beat, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Based on past gaming experience, NPCs that randomly spawn in the wild and proactively ask for help usually indicate a special event.
In other words, they may have triggered some hidden mission.
"Yes, just a small request."
The wandering merchant said slowly, "If you two can lend a helping hand, I am willing to give you that [Drum of Inspiration]."
Shen Xing was surprised when he heard the conditions offered by the other party.
After all, that's a gold-quality treasure!
It's worth noting that in the trading section, even the most ordinary golden treasure can sell for over a million.
Moreover, even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it, since not many players would put up this level of treasure.
Now, the other party is actually saying they'll give it to them as a reward for completing the task.
However, Shen Xing was not blinded by the reward before him.
He knew that the more generous the rewards for hidden missions like these, the higher the risk they often represented.
"What do you need us to do?" he asked in a deep voice.
"Hehe, it's nothing serious."
The wandering merchant smiled and explained, "A few years ago, I took a ferryman's small boat, intending to cross the Blackwater River."
"As I reached the shore and was about to go ashore, I accidentally dropped my deceased wife's pearl bracelet, which was picked up by the group of Dark Naga."
"So I would like to ask you two to help me find that bracelet, which is the last thing my late wife left me."
When Xia Wanyin heard "Blackwater River," she looked at Shen Xing in the wheelchair again, because that was the place where they had met last time.
Shen Xing's expression remained unchanged as he continued, "Retrieving the bracelet from those Dark Naga is not as easy as it sounds."
"After all, these monsters are powerful and live in the water all the time, so we can't go into the water."
"It's alright, I have some special bait here that can lure them ashore."
The wandering merchant took a small leather pouch from his waist: "All I need to do is find the dark naga with the pearl bracelet and retrieve my wife's keepsake."
Xia Wanyin leaned down and whispered in his ear, "Shen Xing, let's say yes. Most of the Dark Nagas in that river are Tier 1 monsters, and they drop a lot of materials."
"I'm just about to take you there to grind monsters."
Shen Xing remained silent for a moment, then gestured for Xia Wanyin to calm down.
"If we have bait, we can try to help you retrieve your deceased wife's belongings, but..."
Shen Xing changed the subject: "The reward you offered wasn't enough."
"Not enough?" the wandering merchant asked in bewilderment.
"That's right," Shen Xing replied. "We're taking on this mission together, but there's only one reward. How we'll distribute it will be a problem."
"Moreover, this mission sounds very difficult, and most importantly, we don't know when we'll be able to find that Dark Naga."
"So I think that just one [Inspiring Drum] is not enough to get the two of us to take action."
The wandering merchant was somewhat bewildered. He had been roaming the Misty Lands for so many years, and this was the first time he had ever seen someone haggle over the reward for a quest.
Based on past experience, when pioneers hear that there are missions to take on and rewards to be earned, aren't they all like hungry wolves smelling blood, eager to agree?
Even Xia Wanyin became a little nervous, worried that the wandering merchant would think they were greedy and turn away.
However, Shen Xing was not greedy; rather, he made a judgment based on the actual situation.
Although this is a game world, the NPCs in it have extremely high intelligence and can even communicate like real people.
Moreover, the other party said that these were his deceased wife's belongings and were very important to him, so there must still be room for negotiation.
The wandering merchant was silent for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head, saying, "You're right, one reward is indeed not enough."
"How about this, I'll add an extra 500 Soul Stones and a treasure map?"
He paused, then added, "But I also have a condition: you must kill the Naga who has the bracelet."
Upon hearing this, Xia Wanyin's mouth gaped open in an "o" shape.
To my surprise, he actually agreed.
Shen Xing simply moved her lips, and a full 500 soul stones and a treasure map were given as a reward, which was beyond her comprehension!
So, this game can be played like this?
A satisfied smile appeared on Shen Xing's face as he nodded and said, "Deal."
[Successfully accepted the mission: Blackwater's Last Wish]
[Quest Rewards: Inspiring Drum (Gold)*1, Unknown Treasure Map*1, Soul Stones*500]
You have obtained: Dark Naga Bait (Quest Item)
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"Then I'll wait patiently for your good news."
The wandering merchant still wore a gentle smile: "If you find my wife's belongings, you can go to the ruins not far ahead. I will stay there for a while."
After saying that, he led the pack animal and turned to leave.
As the wandering merchant completely disappeared into the mist, Xia Wanyin couldn't contain her excitement. Grabbing the armrest of her wheelchair, she exclaimed joyfully, "Shen Xing, you're so incredibly amazing!"
"It's unbelievable that they actually got this businessman to agree to give us more compensation."
She was so excited that she kept leaning forward, almost pressing her entire body against Shen Xing.
As Shen Xing gazed at the stunningly beautiful face so close to his, a faint, elegant fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and he secretly thought to himself that something was wrong.
This game is so realistic, how can it be so detailed even in these aspects?
"Ahem... Let's go check out the Blackwater River first." Shen Xing coughed twice, then reminded him, "Also, you're pressing on my arm."
"what!"
Xia Wanyin realized that her actions had been too intimate, and quickly stepped back, her ears turning bright red.
It must be said that this blind girl is indeed extremely beautiful.
Her slender figure and exquisite, flawless face are both top-notch.
Those whitish eyes did not detract from her beauty; on the contrary, they added a certain artistic quality to them.
Like the Venus de Milo with her missing arms, it evokes a sense of broken beauty.
For the rest of the time, Xia Wanyin kept her head down and hurried on her way, seemingly still recovering from the intimate moment they had just shared.
Shen Xing didn't seem to feel anything, as the orc carried him on his shoulder, leisurely holding the lantern.
While on my way, I also took a look at the attributes of the items I had just bought.
With a flick of his right hand, a uniquely shaped little object appeared out of thin air.
It looks like a vertical eye and it moves around.
【Eye of True Sight (Green): Places a True Sight in the fog, continuously monitoring an area within a 100-meter radius without being easily detected by enemies, lasting for 48 hours.】
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