Chapter 592: Chapter 292: Breathing_3
Various tents, temporary wooden sheds, and tal structures were haphazardly cramd together, forming a complex trade network.
At certain stalls, Ron saw peculiar items he’d only read about in books:
A transparent container, in which a black substance constantly changed shape;
Another glass jar contained a purple liquid emitting an eerie pulsating glow;
And a seemingly ordinary stone that noticeably distorted the air around it.
Reynolds introduced to Ron:
"Materials from the 1st Floor to the 3rd Floor can mostly be found here, and the prices are often much cheaper than official channels."
"How safe are these materials?"
Ron asked, while using his "Extraordinary Recognition" skill to evaluate the energy fluctuations of the surrounding items.
"All materials entering the trade zone undergo initial purification and encapsulation."
Reynolds explained:
"Although it’s impossible to completely eliminate the Abyssal Traits, after all, that’s their value, at least it ensures no imdiate pollution to the surrounding environnt."
He led Ron through several rows of stalls, reaching a relatively spacious area:
"Here is the core part of the material exchange zone, where most of the high-quality abyssal samples are concentrated."
The stalls in this area were noticeably more formal than those on the outskirts, many even equipped with simple protective barriers and testing equipnt.
The stall owners were no longer ordinary explorers but rather modulators or researchers with evident professional backgrounds.
Reynolds led Ron straight to a large tent located in the center of the area.
The exterior of the tent was covered with a layer of tal cloth, and inside it was arranged like a small laboratory, various precision instrunts, and storage containers orderly placed.
A burly man stood at the entrance of the tent.
His right arm was entirely composed of so composite material of tal and crystal, glimring with a chilly light under the lamp.
Judging by the fluctuation in his aura, he was evidently also an Official Wizard.
"Kasso!" Reynolds greeted enthusiastically: "This is the Bloodline Modifier friend I told you about."
The man called Kasso turned around, revealing a rugged face.
His left eye was normal brown, but the right eye was an unnatural blue-white, and the pupil shape was slightly unusual.
"Welco, new face."
Kasso’s voice was surprisingly gentle, forming a stark contrast with his burly appearance:
"Reynolds ntioned you, are you here to purchase so high-quality abyssal samples?"
Ron nodded in acknowledgnt: "Indeed, I’m looking for so special materials suitable for bloodline research."
"Then you’ve co to the right place."
Kasso grinned, revealing a row of sharp teeth:
"I specialize in collecting abyssal samples from the 3rd Floor and below, guaranteed quality and purity."
He turned and walked into the tent, signaling the two to follow:
"Co, let
show you sothing truly valuable."
Inside the tent was much more spacious than it appeared from the outside, evidently using so kind of space expansion magic.
The center was a large display table, surrounded by rows of well-sealed storage cabinets.
Kasso took out a small crystal key and opened one of the cabinets.
He carefully extracted a silver container and placed it on the display table.
"3rd Floor-refined ’Void Mucus’, with a purity of 85%," he proudly announced, opening the container’s lid.
Inside was a deep black liquid with a peculiar tallic sheen on its surface.
Subtle ripples constantly appeared on the liquid’s surface, as if countless tiny lives were swimming within.
"This is the best substrate for modulating the ’Autophagic Sli Monster.’
Kasso explained: "Much purer than the crude products commonly found on the market, the effect is naturally several tis better."
Ron activated "Extraordinary Recognition" to carefully assess the energy fluctuations and purity of the liquid.
Indeed, compared to the ordinary samples he had seen before, the quality of this batch of "Void Mucus" was significantly higher.
The energy flow was more uniform and stable, and the impurity content was much lower.
"How many Magic Stone Fragnts per standard unit?" Ron asked directly.
"The market price is usually between 200 and 260, but for Reynolds’ sake and you seemingly knowing your stuff, how about 160?"
Kasso made a discounted offer.
Ron raised an eyebrow slightly: "Indeed it’s much lower than the market price."
"To be honest, collecting Void Mucus isn’t particularly difficult, but the storage and transportation costs aren’t small."
Kasso explained:
"Many rchants are too greedy, raising the profit margin too high. But for , a stable custor relationship is more important than short-term profiteering."
He took out several different containers, filled with other materials Ron needed:
"Mutagenic Catalyst, Energy Conduit... all in stock, and of superior quality."
Over the next hour, Ron carefully examined the quality and traits of each material.
Finally, he bought a full set of materials needed to cultivate an Autophagic Sli Monster at a relatively satisfactory price, just a bit short of his expected five full Magic Stones.
"These materials are enough for you to cultivate a quite decent Autophagic Sli Monster."
Kasso nodded in satisfaction, helping Ron pack the materials into a specially designed storage box:
"If you need other abyssal materials, feel free to contact
anyti."
"One more thing," Ron said:
"I also need so high-energy-content abyssal materials, for energy replenishnt and conversion experints."
Kasso pondered for a mont, then smiled broadly: "I guess you’re not looking for the common types?"
"True." Ron nodded in acknowledgnt:
"I need crystal products with enough energy density, preferably from below the 4th Floor."
"That could be a bit troubleso." The man rubbed his chin:
"Materials from the 4th Floor are already scarce, and with the Abyss’s unusual activities in recent months, exploration difficulties have greatly increased. But..."
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