Those who reincarnate must die.

Similar things are happening all over the underground of the City of Light.

Those aiming to hunt ghost spiders encountered reptiles; those trying to deal with red-eyed rats were met with human bone centipedes… Some teams, thanks to their good adaptability and the activity of a few strong individuals, were able to put up a fight, but most were overwhelmed and suffered heavy losses…

It could be said that the Reincarnators' first exploration of the sewers was somewhat of a failure...

Why is it described as small?

Because most of the truly experienced, capable, and knowledgeable people didn't heed the hero's advice and rashly enter the sewers. They chose to operate on the surface first, figuring out the rules of this world!

Since the dungeon has nine levels, the sewers, being the first level, should be the easiest. A three-day mission should be more than enough. As the saying goes, sharpening your axe before chopping wood is essential; familiarizing yourself with the world and gathering intelligence is what a seasoned reincarnator should do!

The East District is the main commercial area of ​​Radiant City.

Compared to the nobles in the southern part of the city, this place is more like the domain of merchants. Shops, taverns, casinos, theaters, and all sorts of other establishments are lined up here, and whether you are rich or poor, you can find some entertainment here.

The Chamber of Commerce holds the power here. Relying on the bustling city of Radiant Light, this area attracts travelers and goods from all over the continent. It is the largest and most lively district in the city, as well as the area with the greatest flow of people and the most diverse mix of people!

Gold is a well-known jewelry merchant in the eastern part of the city. Although his shop is not large, he can always find good items thanks to his connections in the industry and his unique appraisal skills!

Today, a special customer came to his shop.

This was a noblewoman, accompanied by a servant. She appeared to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a slender figure and beautiful face. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down to her waist. She wore a light blue dress with pale gold patterns, carried a floral parasol, wore white gauze gloves, and brown calfskin shoes with a single horn. Her servant, dressed in the typical attire of a wealthy household, carried a suitcase, the contents of which were unknown.

This outfit didn't look like the elaborate and luxurious attire that people usually associate with aristocratic clothing, but the discerning Gold immediately took notice...

This outfit may seem simple and elegant, but in the eyes of an expert, even the smallest accessory is a finely crafted, top-quality item!

Especially this long dress, with its unique pattern, excellent material, and exquisite workmanship... but it looked somewhat familiar. He remembered that a famous wealthy man in the city, a tobacco merchant living in the southern district, nicknamed "Redbeard" Gildman, had a daughter who owned one...

They look so alike that even Gold had trouble telling them apart... But it shouldn't be... The clothes of the super-rich are all custom-made, how could they possibly be the same as someone else's?

Putting all these other thoughts aside, Gold looked at the girl who was carefully selecting jewelry, rubbed his hands together, and smiled, "Honorable lady, what do you need? You can tell me your requirements. I am the most discerning jeweler in the entire Radiant City!"

"A request?" The beautiful young woman smiled slightly. "I only have one request!"

"expensive!"

"Huh?" Gold rubbed his ears curiously. "Sorry, I might not have heard you quite right!"

"I want the most precious treasure!"

The girl blinked. "Here's the thing, my friend and I made a bet... Whoever can find the most valuable treasure in the entire City of Radiance and buy it today wins! The rule is this: the value of the treasure is divided by its weight, and the resulting unit price is the value we're comparing!"

"So, things like real estate, thoroughbred horses, and land don't count. I need to find something that's both precious and small!"

"Is that so?" Gold blinked. "That's quite a unique gamble! In that case, esteemed lady, jewelry is undoubtedly your wisest choice! Please have a seat and wait a moment, and I will now recommend our store's prized possession!"

As he spoke, Gold called a waiter to serve tea to the distinguished guest, and went to the back. He didn't come out for a while, carrying an exquisite jewelry box.

"This is my prized possession!" Gold said proudly. "Take a look!"

As the box was opened, a purple reflection shone on the girl's face, but her expression did not change significantly.

"What is this?" the girl asked.

"This is the Purple Veined Stone, known as the King of Gems, a specialty of the Southern Continent. Normally, a stone weighing only eight-tenths of an inch would sell for over a hundred gold coins, but this one weighs a full one hundred and two-tenths of an inch!"

Although it was a bit strange that such an elegant girl wouldn't recognize amethyst, Gold still dutifully explained, "At the auction in South Pine Forest Port before, there was a 97-point one that sold for a high price of 40,000 gold coins. This one is larger and of better quality..."

The girl smiled and nodded, then snapped her fingers at the maid beside her. The maid placed the briefcase on the table, opened it, and revealed stacks of banknotes!

They are all the largest denomination of ten gold coins!

"Here's fifty thousand!" the girl laughed. "Is that enough?"

"This..." Gold's eyes widened. He had assumed that a girl who didn't recognize amethyst wouldn't buy it easily, and even if she did, she would try to raise the money, inevitably leading to some haggling... He was still trying to figure out what price to offer...

After all, auction prices usually have a premium, and in his mind, this gemstone was worth less than 50,000!

But seeing the girl so readily take out 50,000 in cash, Gold was astonished by her wealth and curious about her background. At the same time, he was also thinking about whether to try to ask for a higher price and make more money.

But the girl's next words changed his mind.

"Because of the competition, we won't be looking at the purchase price; we'll have it appraised by a professional appraiser. I understand your desire to make money, but if it's fake, or the price difference is too large..." The girl smiled slightly, "This 50,000 won't be buying a gemstone anymore!"

"It's my shop...my life...my destiny!" Gold immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Although he considered himself to have some influence, the opponent was a quest that could easily bet 50,000 gold coins. The difference in their levels was too great!

"No, no..." Gold took out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead. "It's a very fair price, please take it..."

After verifying the money and valuables under Gold's anxious gaze, the girl left the jewelry store with the gems, her servant still carrying the suitcase behind her.

The two did not go far; they turned around and entered a grand pawnshop.

This is the largest pawnshop in the City of Light. The lobby is spacious, divided into different windows according to the value and category of the pawned items. Most of these windows are occupied by customers, and there are also quite a few people waiting in the rest area.

Guided by the staff, the young woman took a number for a jewelry window and found that there was no one in line ahead of her, so she went straight over and handed over the gemstone she had just bought for 50,000 yuan!

At first, the young appraiser didn't pay much attention, but the moment he opened the jewelry box, the listless eyes behind the monocle immediately widened!

"This...this is amethyst?" The appraiser seemed to swallow hard.

"You should know better than I do!" The girl maintained her smile.

"How many do you want to be?"

"How much are you willing to give?"

"Please keep this treasure safe!" The appraiser carefully packed the gemstone and handed it back to the girl. "Wait a moment, let me discuss this with the people behind me..."

With that, the appraiser put up a "Not Accepting Customers for the Time Being" sign and left the counter. The young woman didn't seem to mind. A moment later, three people came in from behind. Besides the young appraiser from before, there was an older, more experienced-looking man. Also present was a fellow who didn't look like an appraiser, but rather more like the boss.

The three of them looked at the items together, and finally the shopkeeper asked, "Do you want cash today?"

"Of course!" The girl's lips curled into a slight smile. The bodyguard beside her opened an empty suitcase. "Immediately, right now, the sooner the better!"

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