Chapter 69

Ma Le saw a damaged chip, which, apart from being somewhat broken, was identical to the one in the Terminator's head... No, to be precise, this was a chip specifically designed for the T-800 Terminator!

Judging by its condition, it must have come from a world of Terminators that had never been interfered with, or at least had very little interference. According to the plot, this chip would eventually fall into the hands of the Cyberdyne Systems Corporation and become a significant boost in the development of the Skynet system! Therefore, unlike the one taken by the Persian cat, this chip was not a tool for creating artificial intelligence but an important key item for a quest. And the world it could unlock was Terminator 2!

This was worth Ma Le's careful consideration. The black man said the chip was something they had collected, which meant they intended to enter the world of Terminator 2. Regardless of what they planned to do there, such key items were extremely valuable because if they could specify the next world, adventurers could make thorough preparations, systematically explore hidden plots, and turn adventures into score-boosting activities, making it a very comfortable experience. Therefore, such world keys often sold for tens of thousands of credits, and since they were willing to pay such a high price to enter Terminator 2, their goals must be significant!

The bigger their goals, the more advantageous it was for Ma Le, because he now had an important quest item from Terminator 2: the mechanical arm! Since they planned to go there, they would not overlook any related clues, let alone such an important item. The mechanical arm was a mere chicken rib to Ma Le, but to them, it was a golden key to a treasure trove!

Thinking about this, Ma Le grinned at the black man and beckoned, "Brother, come over, I have something to show you!"

The black man raised an eyebrow, sized up Ma Le, and saw that he had no weapons or armor, looking like a newbie who had just entered Miracle City. He asked suspiciously, "What is it?"

Ma Le smiled, "Lean in... Don't worry, this is Miracle City, no one can attack here, what are you afraid of?"

"Who... who's afraid?" The black man stiffened his neck and leaned in, "I'll see what you, a rookie, have that's so great."

Ma Le covered his left arm and took out his phone, opened a spatial door, and after rummaging around, pulled out the Terminator's mechanical arm, but only showed the fist before putting it back.

"Hey! That's..." The black man saw clearly and immediately exclaimed, but then he lowered his voice, "Is it the mechanical arm? From the Terminator?" Ma Le nodded, and the man was delighted, "Brother, name your price!"

This time, Ma Le shook his head and pointed to the crowd bidding, and the black man understood, whispering, "Wait here!" He walked over to his companion who was managing the bidding, whispered a few words, and the companion paused, "Everyone, wait a moment, I have something to handle, I'll be right back, I'll be right back!"

Then, he followed the black man to Ma Le. Ma Le sized up the newcomer, who was wearing a tight-fitting combat suit similar to the black man's, but he was slender with less visible muscle, fair skin, and delicate features, looking more refined and shrewd than the black man.

The fair-skinned man looked at Ma Le, bowed slightly, and whispered, "Brother, I heard you have..." He mimicked the action from the Terminator movie where the Governor peels off his hand skin to scare the black couple, mechanically turning his wrist and making a fist, clearly referring to the mechanical arm. Ma Le nodded and said, "I won't hide it from you, I like your enchantment card, and I happen to have what you need. So, how should we do this deal?"

The fair-skinned man smiled, "Exchange is impossible, my chip is a key item, and its value is less than that enchantment card. If you want to trade this mechanical arm, you need to add at least 7,000 more!"

Ma Le smiled, "I'm not discussing the price now, dismiss them first!"

Ma Le was referring to the crowd waiting to bid. With them around, the seller had the upper hand, and once Ma Le made an offer, he would be in the same position as the bidders.

The fair-skinned man frowned, "That's not good, after all, they came to buy, and as a seller, it's not right to drive customers away. Besides, your item isn't that great. Someone just offered a silver-grade equipment for my card, so..."

Ma Le shrugged, "Then forget it..." He started to leave. The fair-skinned man was taken aback, not expecting such determination, and quickly called out, "Wait, brother, we can talk... " Although he knew it was a bargaining tactic, the mechanical arm was too important, so he gritted his teeth and stopped Ma Le.

Ma Le turned back and smiled, "Brother, you're a smart man. What's a silver weapon? If it's not suitable, it's just credit points. As for credit points, everyone has them, but quest items are rare! This item might not be as valuable as your enchantment card to others, but to you, it's different. Trading an unused enchantment card for a quest item that will be very useful, I think it's a good deal!"

The fair-skinned man considered it and smiled at Ma Le, "Alright, let's be friends!" He walked over to the crowd and announced the end of the bidding, saying he wouldn't sell today. Ma Le inwardly smiled, this guy said he was making a friend instead of a deal, as if he had suffered a great loss, but he was a shrewd person, and getting this enchantment card would cost him.

The bidders grumbled and left, and the fair-skinned man returned to Ma Le, bowing, "I'm Bai Qie, he's Hei Lei. We're somewhat famous in the ordinary level. What's your name, brother?" Ma Le returned the bow, "I have a big appetite, so they call me Eater. I'm still a beginner, and I'll rely on you two in the future!"

"Don't talk about the future, let's talk about now!" Hei Lei interjected, "How much are you willing to pay?" Hei Lei was a straightforward person, speaking bluntly, though not polite, it suited Ma Le's taste. Ma Le smiled, "Brother Hei, if I say the best price is nothing, but I know your card isn't easy to get, so I'm willing to add a bit, but 7,000 is too much. I think..." He held up two fingers.

Hei Lei immediately objected, but Bai Qie stopped him and said to Ma Le, "Brother, your item wouldn't sell for 5,000 on the market. My card was just bid up to 13,000, and 7,000 is already a favor. You can't be so greedy... How about I reduce it by 1,000 more?"

Ma Le weighed the mechanical arm and smiled, "Still the same, selling depends on the buyer. Some see it as worthless, others see it as a treasure. Brother Bai, you're willing to spend over 10,000 on a key, can you spare a few thousand more? It might just help you achieve your goal. How about I add 500 more?"

The two haggled back and forth, but both needed each other's items, so the price was set quickly. In the end, Ma Le traded the mechanical arm plus 4,100 credit points for the enchantment card. They became more familiar, exchanged adventurer codes, and Ma Le left satisfied.

Watching Ma Le walk away, Hei Lei complained to Bai Qie, "Old Bai, our card could have sold for 15,000, why did you give it to him so cheaply?"

Bai Qie pretended to be angry, "It's because of you, you brute, your eyes went wide at the sight of the mechanical arm, how could he not ask for a high price?" Hei Lei shrank back, grumbling. Bai Qie smiled, "Besides, we're not losing. First, the mechanical arm is indeed important; second, that guy is not simple!"

Hei Lei was puzzled, "A beginner, what's so special about him?" Bai Qie's expression turned serious, "I used an intermediate detection skill on him, but two of his attributes were undetectable, and I only saw one skill, no talents at all..."

Hei Lei was shocked, "No way, you have a detection enhancement talent, with a detection limit of 40 points for attributes, C-level for skills, and rare for talents. How could a beginner be so strong... Is he an ordinary level, or even a veteran?"

Bai Qie waved his Miracle City emblem, "We got his code, the system shows he's a beginner, how can it be wrong?" Hei Lei was incredulous, "How is that possible? It doesn't make sense!" Bai Qie narrowed his eyes, looking in the direction Ma Le had left, "That's why I say he's not simple. Doing him a favor will be useful in the future!"

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Ma Le didn't know he had been seen as a potential asset by Bai Qie. He was now wandering around the square. With about seven or eight hours left before the final return time, he had less than 3,000 credit points left. After buying some supplies, he spent a few hundred more, leaving him with nothing to buy, so he left the square, keeping the remaining 2,000 for emergencies.

As for the enchantment card, Ma Le tried it at an enchantment point, but the silver card required 5,000 points just for basic enchantment. This was like buying a house, so Ma Le gave up. Besides, the harpoon gun, though powerful, was only a black-grade item. The sniper rifle he had seen was silver-grade and had a magazine with a 30-round capacity! Such a good card should be used on a better weapon. Ma Le resolved to save money to buy a better crossbow from today on!