Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Bai Lin remained calm: "Just provide me with food."

it is good!

Zuo Chang said, "We'll arrive near Postbox City tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, Bai Lin will come into the city with me on business, while Qiangwei will stay in Sky City to oversee the application of data-driven adventure and the training of operators. We're currently weak, and our confrontation with the Divine Sound Society will likely be a long and protracted one; there's no point in rushing it."

White Scales and Blood Rose accepted the order.

It was getting late, so the two of them stood up and said, "General, see you tomorrow."

Just as they were about to leave, Zuo Chang suddenly said, "Rose, stay a moment."

Blood Rose stopped and watched Bai Lin leave, then walked up to Zuo Chang: "General, is there anything else you need?"

"I didn't give any orders, I just felt... I should reward myself."

"A reward for yourself?"

Zuo Chang said in a serious tone, "I won the Black Goat victory without any major incident, becoming the sole general of 96511. Shouldn't I celebrate?"

Blood Rose nodded: "I should."

Zuo Chang then said, "I've rekindled our relationship, gained Fei Niao's understanding, and we're now working together even more closely than before. Shouldn't we celebrate?"

Blood Rose nodded again: "I should."

Zuo Chang reached out and pulled Blood Rose into his arms.

The blonde beauty offered no resistance, obediently sitting on Zuo Chang's lap, a slight hesitation on her face: "General, isn't this a bit inappropriate? I think... perhaps you should celebrate with Yaotai Vanguard now. I can wait a couple more days, it'll be fine..."

Zuo Chang tilted his head: "Don't you want it?"

Blood Rose shook her head, her eyes shimmering: "This subordinate has already... tasted the sweetness. Ever since that day, I've been wanting..."

"Then why are you being so polite!"

Zuo Chang picked up Blood Rose and placed her on the desk.

One more chapter coming soon!

Chapter 153 Water City, Mailbox City

The next morning, Zuo Chang woke up.

My pillow was empty. Last night, Blood Rose kept saying that it would have a bad influence, and that she was afraid that Flying Bird would misunderstand, so she refused to stay overnight.

She put on her clothes and ran away; there was no way to stop her.

After eating the breakfast prepared by the retainers of Yaotai, Zuo Chang got up and walked into the courtyard, where he saw three people chatting idly in the pavilion.

White Scale, True Bow, and a samurai named Kichijiro.

"Father."

When Mayumi saw Zuo Chang, she immediately greeted him.

It's really strange to say.

Previously, when watching Mayumi, she seemed delicate and pampered. Even though she usually didn't reveal her sharp edges when communicating with Zuo Chang, Zuo Chang still felt that she had a cold and aloof air and wasn't very approachable.

Upon hearing this, the boss—

Sky City is gone, and the Azure Battle Soul is no longer available. Buying one for 900,000 is not profitable given the current market price.

Jijiro stepped out of the alley first, glanced at the street beneath his feet, and said, "Mr. Zuo, this is Silver Avenue in Postbox City. Where are you planning to go?"

The other eleven Sky Battle Souls lay quietly in the bag, shining brightly!

The shopkeeper pressed down on the briefcase, looked up at Zuo Chang, and said, "Sir, 700,000 each. I'll take all of these. You can ask around; 700,000 is the current market price. I'm not making any money off you."

Zuo Chang walked to the counter, looked at the porters coming and going, and said, "May your business prosper, boss."

Recently, Sky City in instance 96511 disappeared from the instance list, and many people started to think that purchasing Sky Battle Souls from other instances and reselling them in instance 96511 should be a way to make money.

The shopkeeper paused for a moment, then quickly put on his reading glasses, examined it carefully, and asked, "Is this the Sky Battle Soul? It's in very good condition."

"I heard from Asuka that you once stayed in Mailbox City?"

The boss stopped using the abacus and glanced at Bai Lin behind Zuo Chang.

"How could I not cherish it? Sky City is gone, this is an heirloom of mine, I usually don't take it out."

As soon as an ordinary adventurer steps out of the train station, there are middlemen buying up materials right next to him.

Hey, you're an expert.

Looking at it now...

Adventurers typically trade with middlemen.

He hailed a small awning boat, which glided through the waterways and brought Zuo Chang and the others to a shop that didn't even have a signboard.

The shopkeeper, having confirmed the authenticity of the item, looked up and asked, "Young sir, how many do you have?"

After the electronics expert set the parameters, the four of them appeared as if they were riding an elevator, in a deserted alley in Mailbox City.

Moreover, prices are still rising and show no signs of stopping.

Zuo Chang didn't have much patience: "I urgently need cash. I can only sell you three for 720,000. If you can offer 900,000, I'll give you all twelve."

"?!"

"Oh my! This is a rare find!"

He straightened his posture and asked, "What advice do you have for me, young sir? Let me make this clear from the start: if the quantity is small, I'm afraid we won't be able to do business together."

"General Zuo."

Zuo Chang nodded in satisfaction: "Then this time, we'll have to rely on you to lead the way."

Sky City is a floating city, so it naturally has the ability to send people to the ground.

Bai Lin stepped forward, placed the handbag he was carrying on the table, and opened it—

The shopkeeper hesitated slightly, unwilling to accept only three coins.

The so-called "material shops" are shops that buy and sell dungeon materials. Adventure is the main theme of the Ascendant world, but most people don't really know where the material shops are located.

Zuo Chang said, "Let's go check out the raw materials store first."

After all, other communities have already refreshed "Sky City" 18,000 times, and there are still some Sky Battle Souls left, but not many.

Sky Soul is the core material for crafting Sky series equipment and is a unique product of Sky City.

Zuo Chang nodded.

Only shrewd and hardworking adventurers, or powerful adventure groups, would enter an inconspicuous shop to sell their materials at a higher price.

He proceeded methodically, toying with a piece of Sky Battle Soul in his hand, and said, "Sky Battle Souls are used to make weapons and armor, but the demand is huge, and one can only make one piece; if they are used to make earrings, necklaces, or bracelets, one can make three to five pieces. Whether it is weapons or jewelry, they all have the ability to allow adventurers to fly, but there are differences in other aspects - one battle soul can make five rare pieces of jewelry, and the profit will probably be considerable."

There are quite a few pieces of equipment in the Sky series, but these equipment aren't meant to be displayed in glass cases; they're meant to be worn and used in adventures, and will inevitably end up as scrap metal.

Zuo Chang didn't know if the price was appropriate; he hadn't done any research.

Zuo Chang waved his hand.

Upon inquiring, I found out that 96511 wasn't the only one.

Sky City is no longer available in any community; it has disappeared from this instance!

To this day, the gods have not released a "replacement dungeon," and the price of the Sky Battle Soul has skyrocketed to the point where it cannot be bought even for 700,000 yuan.

He laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to have such insight! Just for what you said, I'll give you 720,000 yuan. What do you say?"

"Just trying to make a living."

There's absolutely no sense of distance between them; they're just so adorable.

Yoshijiro bowed his head again: "General Zuo, I am here."

As he spoke, he placed the Sky Battle Soul on the counter.

Mayumi was very enthusiastic.

"Yes. My lord has long had the idea of ​​choosing another auspicious place to develop. I came to 96511 a year ago and, together with several colleagues, conducted on-site inspections of Tianwang City, Ye Haitang City, and Postbox City. As for Postbox City, I dare not say I know it like the back of my hand, but I am at least very familiar with it."

He said with a smile, "Don't call me Father, just call me Zuo Chang. If you want to be more respectful, you can call me General Zuo or City Lord Zuo, no problem."

Zuo Chang smiled and said, "The quantity is not large, but the quality of my goods is good."

Zuo Chang began, “We discussed this yesterday, but I’ll reiterate it now. With a formidable enemy at hand, we need to lie low for a while before we’re qualified to take the stage. Sky City is isolated from the world, so we need to establish a liaison station within Postbox City to gather intelligence and cultivate our cadres. This task requires the four of us to complete—Kichijiro.”

She naturally took Zuo Chang's arm, smiling broadly.

Kichijiro, dressed in ronin attire, bowed in greeting, while Hakurin simply nodded.

“Father is Father, how can I call you Zuo Chang?”

Kichijiro bowed his head again: "Yes!"

Kichijiro was indeed experienced.

After a while, the price of the Sky Battle Soul will probably be much higher than 900,000!

The young man with black hair in front of him couldn't wait; he was in a hurry to exchange his money, but the boss could afford to wait.

Thinking of the price of the Sky Battle Soul in March, or even three years from now, the shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "I'll buy three from you for 720,000. Give me the rest for 900,000."

Zuo Chang nodded in satisfaction: "I only accept cash."

Chapter 154 True Buddha

The boss doesn't have that much cash on hand and needs some time to raise it.

Zuo Chang and his entourage were invited to a private room on the second floor, where each person had a cup of hot tea in front of them, and fruits and pastries were also placed on the table.

After having the money, they still needed to find a base to serve as a liaison point or office for Sky City.

Earlier, while chatting with the boatman on the ship, Zuo Chang learned that the reading group had not only not withdrawn, but also seemed to have increased its manpower—just yesterday, several teams of nuns and monks in white robes jumped out of the "Well of Shuttle" in Postbox City.

These people were undoubtedly sent by the headquarters of the reading club to provide support and to compete with the Shenyin Club.

With them around, the Shenyin Society can't control the mailbox department for the time being. Zuo Chang has arranged his stronghold here, which is safer.

As for whether or not to collaborate with a book club...