Online game: Only I can see the hidden information

"Upgradeable equipment is both expensive and useless!"

The goblin brother was very sincere.

In their business dealings, 【Wanwu Pavilion】 believes in fairness and impartiality.

Those who can enter the secret realm of trading are either rich or noble.

Even with a temporary pass, it costs millions of dollars to enter once!

How could an ordinary family possibly afford such an expense?

Therefore, when doing business with humans, goblin minions prefer a steady, long-term approach rather than trying to take advantage of everyone and making a one-off deal.

Ye Bai, like a beginner, asked curiously,

"Since the equipment's upgrade requirements are hidden, isn't there any way to check them?"

"There is a solution."

The goblin henchman patiently explained, "Master-level blacksmiths can pay a price to check their current advancement requirements!"

"But the price of a master forging expert's work is more than ten million!"

After each equipment upgrade, the upgrade requirements will change again. We can't possibly have a master-level blacksmith appraise it every time we upgrade, can we?

The goblin brother's words make sense.

Upgradeable equipment has two characteristics: 1. Upgrade conditions are hidden; 2. Upgrade conditions are refreshed after upgrade is completed!

In other words, upgradeable equipment is a bottomless pit, requiring a massive amount of resources to develop!

Those who gamble too much often end up losing everything.

However, these two characteristics were useless in front of Ye Bai!

Ye Bai could see through the advancement requirements at a glance!

Even the maximum number of times equipment can be upgraded, and the future upgrade path, cannot be hidden from Ye Bai's eyes!

The goblin underling seemed to remember something and added,

"Oh, right, there's another situation where we can identify the conditions for advancement."

There is an S-rank talent called "Sharp Eyes," which can identify the upgrade requirements of equipment with a 50% success rate, limited to three times per day.

The goblin underling didn't say much about the S-rank talent, as it involved classified information.

It costs extra.

Ye Bai simply smiled after hearing this.

The difference between S-level and SSS-level talents is simply too great!

After hearing these explanations, Ye Bai still stuck to his own opinion.

"Let's take a look at the upgradeable equipment; what if we see something we like?"

"Here's the list; these are all pieces of equipment that can be upgraded at least three times!"

Ye Bai's gaze swept over the equipment list, and after the equipment names, lines of notes appeared.

[Song of Shadows, can be upgraded 3 times, reaching level 60 (A-grade quality) after full upgrade!]

[The Soul Howler can advance 6 times, reaching level 80 (S-rank quality) upon full advancement!]

【...】

While checking the notes, Ye Bai didn't forget to compare the prices of these equipment.

[Song of Shadows] 30 gold coins, [Soul Howler] 15 gold coins...

In terms of potential, the latter is clearly stronger, but its price is only half that of the former.

Because the base stats of [Song of Shadows] are very good and it is suitable for dark-type mages, while [Soul Howler] is more soul-based and is a less popular class.

Of course, they also have something in common—Ye Bai can't afford them.

Ye Bai only had 100,000 gold coins in his pocket, which was worth over 100 million dragon coins, but he couldn't afford an upgradeable staff!

Just as Ye Bai was examining the staff, the goblin underling suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Our Wanwu Pavilion headquarters just announced that all low-tier equipment will be sold at a discount of 20% or more!"

"Is there really such a good thing?"

Ye Bai was somewhat skeptical. Could this be some kind of promotional tactic?

"Brother, thank Shura."

The goblin henchman remarked, "These offers are a wide net, designed to provide resources to the new generation as much as possible. Shura is definitely one of them and will enjoy these benefits!"

Clearly, Wanwuge will not lower prices on its own initiative, and there is still the shadow of the State Administration of Market Regulation behind it.

The Soul Howlers cost 150,000, but with a 20% discount, it's 120,000. Ye Bai can figure out a way to get them.

"Another message has arrived!"

The goblin henchman's eyes widened in disbelief, almost screaming, "Mage equipment is on sale for 50% off, provided it's sold to a mage below level 30, and each person can only enjoy this offer once!"

50% off!

"They've gone mad! They've all gone mad!"

The goblin underling shook his head, unable to comprehend this insane world. "A mere Asura has caused such a commotion!"

"According to you, I should be thanking this Shura properly; he saved me a lot of money."

Ye Bai couldn't help but laugh.

Ye Bai would consider any equipment priced under 20 gold coins at half price!

This is equivalent to giving Ye Bai 10 gold coins for free! 1 million dragon coins!

"We really should thank Shura!"

The goblin underling had never seen anything like this before, and pondered for a moment,

"According to the previous job change announcement, the Asura is a mage class, which explains this amazing 50% discount!"

Ye Bai chimed in, "If I were to meet Shura, I'd treat him to a nice meal."

This is no exaggeration; Ye Bai treats [Shura] to meals every day.

With the 50% discount, Ye Bai's options suddenly became much wider!

In the end, from hundreds of pieces of equipment, Ye Bai chose a staff made of lightning-struck wood: [Power of Nature].

Looking at the attribute panel of the Force of Nature, it's nothing special.

However, it is a rare dual-element staff that combines both lightning and wood elements, significantly enhancing magic skills of both elements, and also possesses advanced attributes. The list price is marked at a high of 18 gold coins.

"18, after discount 9 gold coins."

Ye Bai skillfully negotiated with the other party.

"Make it cheaper, your staff isn't made of gold."

"This is worth more than gold!"

"..."

Finally, after more than ten minutes of arguing, the goblin underling couldn't hold out any longer and gave way to Ye Bai again.

「折后8万金币，我附送你60个永恆高塔返回器，5个10级可用的黄金捲轴，12个可供驱使的15级格斗傀儡！」

"make a deal!"

Ye Bai was very satisfied with the price.

Even without considering the free gifts, the remaining 1 gold coins are worth millions. Wouldn't it be better to use them to buy chicken legs?

After reaching a verbal agreement, the goblin underling immediately sent a message to the All Things Pavilion, asking the main pavilion to send the goods over.

He can't close a deal worth 8 gold coins every day!

Most importantly, the upgradeable equipment Ye Bai purchased was an unpopular, slow-selling item; most people wouldn't waste their money on such equipment.

It's really frustrating that Wanwu Pavilion has a bunch of equipment stuck in its hands, unable to turn into liquid assets!

This deal is a win-win situation for both parties.

While waiting for the equipment to arrive, Ye Bai asked the goblin underling some questions about the trading secret realm. As long as it didn't involve confidential information, the underling answered all his questions.

"According to what you said before, the All Things Pavilion not only allows you to buy things, but also to consign them?"

Ye Bai asked casually.

"Yes, we offer fair and honest service, and there are no handling fees!"

The goblin henchman explained, "Even for anonymous consignment, there are absolutely no handling fees!"

"That's quite rare; they don't even charge a handling fee."

Ye Bai narrowed his eyes slightly. It was clear that there were top experts behind the Myriad Things Pavilion, and even the shadow of the [Xingfangzong]!

Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a large discount!

Thinking of this, Ye Bai spoke again.

"I have a friend..."

"Cough cough."

The goblin underling couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.

You're all alone, why do you keep saying "I have a friend" all the time?

What, is your talent for "making friends out of thin air"?

"He has something he wants to consign anonymously."

The goblin underling nodded. That's easy.

"What is it? And at what price?"

"A stone."

Ye Bai took out a stone from his backpack. This was the key item to unlock the hidden level in the beginner dungeon!

With the help of the Eye of Insight, a note appeared on the stone:

[This is just an ordinary rock. What, you think you can sell it for an exorbitant price? Who would spend that much money on a rock?]