Global Mining.

Chapter 272: Discovering Talents in the City

Ailian also woke up and snorted coldly: "When a bitch is generous, you can guess how much she cheated you out of selling spices?"

Dachun was helpless: "Can I ask her to return some of it?"

Ailian sneered, "Negotiations for money with a bitch require skill. The relationship will fall apart the moment you open your mouth... I'll go ask her for the money later. I'm going to go back to rest."

Ah, you will still take care of my relationship with her?

Dachun was somewhat relieved: "Okay..."

We couldn't stay in the tavern any longer, lest all the city's top players come to the tavern to take Vivian's quest and snatch it away. In fact, the room full of players meant they were already here. We could only hope that Vivian could unleash her high-level Bi power and persuade them to leave immediately...

After leaving the pub, Dachun suddenly didn't know what to do.

Forget it, let’s continue to do the social honors task given by Favna.

It must be said that although Vivian and Farna are relatives, the encyclopedia even has a list of vegetable vendors, but Vivian is not on the list. It can be seen that Vivian was really deliberately hidden.

So, let's start with the vegetable vendors this time. While Dachun is used to lavish spending, his development strategy is to surround the city from the countryside, naturally developing from the bottom up. The bottom class is unstable, so marrying Valrhona is just empty talk. Besides, Valrhona said that every merchant in the city has a wealthy ancestor. Don't underestimate a vegetable vendor; maybe his grandfather knew me a century ago.

At the same time, I'm also looking for the vegetable seller to ask if there is any news about the old nun in the church.

Then someone in the gang channel said, "Brother Chun, do you need help?"

Dachun decisively declined: "You guys go about your business."

"I understand, Chun."

Dachun went to the vegetable market surrounded by players on the street, and suddenly found that many players with crocodiles and hospital gowns were following him.

Shit, is this a style that's following my style?
Dachun went to the market and found a vendor named Claude Elwood, whose name was long and hard to remember but he was well-mannered and wore glasses.

Well, he looks like a descendant of a fallen noble. The first step in socializing is simple: buy him over 100 ore coins worth of food and you'll be considered a VIP customer. By the way, did I pass by his stall when I delivered food to the old lady the other day?

After all, Dachun came prepared with the idea of ​​"a century of heritage". At the first sight, he was attracted by the pumpkins under his stall. They were big, round, shiny yellow, and obviously better than the pumpkins in other stalls... So what is his relationship with the "Pumpkin Knight" on the island?
Dachun asked, "How much are pumpkins?"

As everyone knows from the public beta, many markets have clearly marked prices, but are actually open to negotiation. This is especially true of places like the secondhand equipment market. For this reason, Dachun even tried to bargain on the wine while trying to conquer Vivian, and also tried to negotiate on the third floor of the Treasure Guild. It's said there's even a special hidden class that allows bargaining.

The vegetable vendor laughed out loud: "If you want it, just take it."

Dachun couldn't believe it: "Why?"

The vegetable vendor smiled and said, "Sir, you bought all my vegetables earlier. This is a thank you gift!"

Huh? So easy to talk to!
Dachun asked directly: "Do you know a guy called Pumpkin Knight?"

The vegetable vendor was stunned: "I don't know him."

Uh... okay. But since this is an honor mission, he can't just offer to give away food. He still has to buy a full 100 mining coins.

Dachun calculated the prices and ordered several other dishes on the stall: "I'll buy them all!"

The vegetable vendor still smiled: "Sir, just take it! This is to wish you a speedy recovery."

What the hell is going on?
Dachun firmly refused: "You must pay!"

The vegetable vendor was still enthusiastic: "No money!"

Do I have to clean up his vegetable stall before he is willing to accept the money?

At this moment, a red light exploded in Dachun's ears, and a fierce voice rang out beside Dachun: "This is our Spade K's territory, get out of here!"

——System prompt: Warning! You are about to trigger a gang conflict, which is not subject to normal protection. The outcome of the gang conflict will affect your gang's reputation.

Dachun looked up in surprise and saw that a group of big men with standard gangster looks were surrounding them, and the leader had a black K carved on his forehead!

At that moment, all the vegetable vendors were so frightened that they lowered their heads and kept silent. The players who had been following Dachun to watch the fun even more exclaimed as if they were watching a good show: "Dachun has met the gangster leader!"

Dachun was stunned: "I'm just buying groceries!"

Although they were having a conversation, he still summoned the angel pet immediately.

The gangsters immediately reacted: "How dare you summon——"

As they were talking, they rushed forward!

Damn, the summoning bar was interrupted!
Although Dachun really wanted to start the wheelchair and accelerate, the wheelchair was facing the vegetable stall. Wouldn’t it knock over the vegetable stall if it accelerated?
Then just go for it! Try this newly shared master-level awesomeness!
According to the description of this skill, he has been in a seriously injured and weak state, and has already obtained a passive state of 90% damage immunity for 10 seconds.

Old K punched Dachun in the face, and Dachun's whole body was covered in blood!
——System prompt: You have triggered the Grandmaster-level awesome effect, triggering the Overlord state, immune to stun and knockback effects! This effect lasts for 9 seconds...

Sure enough, it's immune! But it still takes 100 damage!

At this moment, Ailian was also awakened and furious: "I'll do it!"

——System prompt: Your possessed mirror spirit Ailian has taken over...

The wheelchair accelerated again and flew up! Dachun felt dizzy again and couldn't see clearly what was happening. But it seemed that in such a crowded vegetable market, he didn't hit the vegetable stalls?

At this time, all the players were in an uproar again!

"What is Dachun's skill with this blood-shining light?"

"This wheelchair can spray rockets, fly, and spin?"

"This is a magical vehicle with a stunning effect..."

Although I can't see clearly, I can hear the players talking, which means I'm not at a disadvantage.

Then, the players' exclamations and the NPCs' applause came one after another, and Dachun knew that they had won.

Finally, the rolling stopped, but Dachun's screen was still spinning.

——System prompt: The battle is over! You have gained a lot of combat experience and upgraded to level 34. You defeated the Spade King gang in the gang conflict, and your chamber of commerce reputation has decreased.

——System prompt: Your outstanding wisdom, the master-level module combination integrates the skills of the master-level mechanic and the dance of the mirror spirit, and obtains the skill information of "Wheelchair Slide".

——Announcement from the Broken Bottle Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce defeated the King of Spades in the gang conflict, and the friendship between the Chamber of Commerce and the King of Spades decreased.

……

I won! I actually leveled up! It turns out gang fights can actually give you experience points!
At this moment, the gang channel was in an uproar: "What's going on, Chun Ge?"

Dachun could only reply: "Just stay calm, I don't know what's going on, let's fight first!"

"Brother Chun is awesome. No matter what the situation is, we won't be scared when we encounter this Spade King!" Dachun immediately corrected him: "No, no, we still have to be scared..."

"Listen to Chun Ge!"

At this time, Dachun's screen finally came back to life. Looking at the gangsters who were knocked to the ground and marked as "unconscious", and looking at the applauding smiles of the surrounding vendors, Dachun felt that he should be getting rid of a pest for the people.

I have to say that during the public beta, as a civilian, you have no exposure to this dark side of society at all. At most, you know that Vivian is the top sister and you have to be careful to please her.

Perhaps this is why the pumpkin vendor refused to accept payment. He was afraid of my status as the gang leader! Was this the reason that triggered the appearance of the King of Spades?
In short, the enemy may send reinforcements, so we can’t stay in the vegetable market.

Just as Dachun was about to leave, the pumpkin vendor suddenly called out, "Sir—"

Could it be——

Dachun turned around and saw the vendor handing him a business card: "I'm actually a poor scholar. If you have time, you can come to my house after I close my stall this afternoon."

Dachun took a look at the business card: "Claude Elwood Shannon, agricultural scholar, address..."

Holy shit! Shannon?!
Which gaming giant developed this Easter egg?! It's okay for Chifanda, but Shannon is the founder of modern information theory and the author of Shannon's three laws. But here he's an agricultural scholar?
Well, whether I'm exploring the Sea of ​​Creation or developing the zoo, what I'm lacking is a scholar-type NPC! Very good, handing out business cards means the friendship level has been reached.

Dachun didn't want other players to see what was going on, so he just waved his hand, waved to the surrounding vegetable stalls, and quickly left.

Ailian was very proud: "Look, I am becoming more and more proficient in wheelchair sliding. If they come a few more times without paying attention, maybe you can learn it yourself."

I can't operate it even if I learn it. Who can stand this spinning screen, unless you are a professional pilot playing as a player.

Dachun immediately asked, "Do you know this King of Spades?"

Ailian said, "I don't know, but I heard from the gentlemen that there is a mysterious force in the city that uses playing cards to mark their subordinates."

Dachun was stunned: "There are more than fifty playing cards. Could it be that there are more than fifty subordinate gangs?"

Ailian laughed and said, "Is the King of Spades considered a big card? He's just a slacker in the vegetable market, so he's no better than that in a fight."

Still strong! Even with 90% immunity, one punch can knock me down to 100 HP. Normally, it's probably 1000 HP. My various skills, properties, and Black Flag Orders give me 3000 HP. If it were an ordinary player, they'd just knock one of them down with one punch...

Ailian smiled and said, “How about going to the jewelry store?”

Dachun was stunned: "What for?"

Ailian laughed and said, "Look at which gang's territory the jewelry store belongs to?"

Dachun was shocked. "That's impossible! This jewelry store must be owned by a noble family. How could a gang mess it up?"

"You'll know after just a look. Besides, several people on the social network are from the jewelry store. And you're also a high-end jeweler, so it's not like we can't communicate."

That's right! I've transformed myself into high-end jewelry by applying a film to Ellen's mirror, and I also have 64 purification orbs on me, which also require the blessing of jewelry. Also, I wonder if this jewelry store has any disciples of Triskinna?

When Dachun arrived at the door of the luxuriously decorated and heavily guarded jewelry store, he felt a little nervous.

Just as he was about to shake his way in, the guard stopped him: "Sir, anyone who is not properly dressed is not allowed to enter."

Damn, what’s wrong with my hospital gown?
Dachun immediately followed the strategy and called out, "I'm looking for Mr. Moss, the cleaner."

"No! No entry without proper attire."

At this moment, an old man rushed out of the jewelry store: "I am Moss, let this gentleman in!"

Huh? Seems like everything is going well again?

The old man said without further ado: "Sir, please come this way."

He is more proactive than me. What triggered this?
Dachun followed him to the stairs, and the old man said without hesitation: "Sir, please."

Dachun was surprised: "Do you know that my wheelchair can go upstairs?"

The old man smiled and said, "Sir, this wheelchair has always been maintained by our company. The last time I saw him, I was still a teenage apprentice. But this wheelchair has left an indelible impression on me."

There is a story!
Dachun pushed his wheelchair up to the second floor, which turned out to be a jewelry processing room filled with various machines.

The old man then led Dachun to one of the private rooms and said, "Sir, I am actually a master jeweler. Please allow me to help you maintain the power core of your wheelchair."

Huh? Dachun was surprised: "Aren't you a cleaner?"

The old man smiled and said, "Actually, I'm still a shareholder of the company. I retired a long time ago, and I just sweep the floor when I have nothing to do."

Sweeping Monk! Hidden Master!
Dachun asked hurriedly: "You are a master, how come you have nothing to do? Chong Grandmaster!"

The old man sighed, "I can't find top-tier jewelry. I'm stuck at the Grandmaster level. But the core of your wheelchair is made of very high-end jewelry. With some maintenance and research, I might be able to break through."

I see?

Dachun still wanted to test him: "Do you know who this wheelchair used to belong to?"

The old man smiled and said, "I know. He lives in the southern canyon village. When my father was sick, we made a special trip to the countryside to see him."

If the answer is correct, then help him.

Dachun entered the workshop and was surprised to find it quite sci-fi. "So advanced?"

The old man smiled and said, "Miss Fafner's battleship command cabin was polished by our company."

Dachun couldn't believe it: "So our Black Iron City is so advanced!"

The old man smiled and said, "No, our company is affiliated with the Golden Empire. It has been like this since the founding of Black Iron City a hundred years ago, so we have some of the Golden Empire's magic warship technology."

Ah! The old drunkard said I can build any ship at the shipyard, but can they make me a magic command cabin here? I guess it won't be cheap, so don't even think about it now.

Dachun asked again, "Since it's a Golden Empire company, how come Mr. Moss can't find Master Chong's gem?"

The old man sighed and said, "Top-grade gemstones are only given priority to companies in Gem City, and that company is also affiliated with the Golden Empire."

Dachun asked again: "Does Mr. Moss know about the situation of the Golden Empire?"

The old man sighed, "I don't know! I was born in Black Iron City during the late Great Development. I'm a company employee. I've never been to the Empire, nor have I obtained Imperial citizenship. My two greatest wishes in life are to reach Grandmaster status and obtain Imperial citizenship."

Uh... does this count as an old runner?
Dachun didn't ask any more questions. He unbuckled his seatbelt and helped him sit down on a work chair at an equipment table. "Sir, please wait a moment. If you're interested, you can learn how to use this jewelry cutting machine. This machine can improve your jewelry skills. The jewelry cobblestones in the box next to it are free for you to use."

High-tech! Dachun was interested: "Okay!"

(End of this chapter)