Chapter 35

The latest offer from 'Lawless' surprised Qin Ran.

Not to mention the offer itself, which was already close to Qin Ran's psychological price.

Just the approach alone was enough to make Qin Ran pay attention to the other party.

After all, the other party was the only one among the valuable private messages to directly quote a price, while the rest were vague or deliberately mysterious.

Clearly, Qin Ran had set an exorbitant price, and these seasoned players had all come down to negotiate.

Moreover, if possible, they wouldn't mind taking advantage of Qin Ran.

In reality, Qin Ran had experienced such situations more than once.

But the player with the nickname 'Lawless' was different. The consecutive offers from the other party clearly indicated a strong desire to buy the [Fist-Ⅱ]—this completely gave the initiative to Qin Ran.

This wasn't what a shrewd person should do!

If it were a seasoned merchant, they could have squeezed more benefits out of the other party.

Although Qin Ran wasn't a seasoned merchant, he could still achieve a similar effect with the initiative in his hands.

And perhaps, he could even get a better result.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Ran messaged the other party, using text to communicate—

2567: Are you there?

Lawless: 10,000 points, 5 skill points, the price is a bit high!

2567: Not high!

Lawless: Really high! Although the [Fist-Ⅱ] has powerful attacks and attributes, it can only fire one rocket. If it doesn't kill the target in one hit, other means are needed. Moreover, each standard rocket in the [Shop] costs at least 500 points, which is really expensive!

What the other party said was true.

However, this wasn't a reason for Qin Ran to lower the price.

From the other party's words, Qin Ran once again sensed their urgency.

The other party really needed this equipment!

Perhaps to face some monster.

Or to solve some trouble.

But this wasn't Qin Ran's concern. He only knew that the other party's sincerity wasn't enough, and he could get more!

Just as Qin Ran was organizing his thoughts and preparing to type again—

Ding!

"The [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher you listed has been sold. Please check your 10,000 points and 5 skill points!"

A clear chime was followed by a mechanical voice in Qin Ran's room.

Qin Ran was taken aback.

The next moment, the corners of his mouth curled up into a bright smile.

This was a pleasant surprise!

He never thought that the [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher, priced at such a high amount, would actually sell.

Qin Ran was very clear that the price he set for the [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher was a premium—7,000-8,000 points and 2-3 skill points would be more appropriate.

Regarding the value of skill points, Qin Ran, lacking relative experience, found it hard to gauge.

But as something essential for upgrading skills to 'Proficient,' Qin Ran believed it was very valuable.

At least much more valuable than points.

So, such a premium price was something Qin Ran never expected to sell.

Unless it was for urgent use!

More urgent than 'Lawless'!

Subconsciously, Qin Ran thought of the two guilds in conflict.

Steam City and Steel Tank!

Individual players and guilds were completely different concepts.

What was an astronomical price for individual players might just be a bit expensive for guilds.

Never underestimate the power of a group.

When not overwhelmingly dominant, the strength of numbers was the truth.

Just like when Qin Ran faced a dozen rebel soldiers in the beginner dungeon. Even though he could easily take out any one of them one-on-one, when they gathered, Qin Ran had to retreat in a sorry state.

"Has the battle between the two guilds escalated to this extent?"

Qin Ran muttered to himself.

Although he occasionally heard explosions, he didn't think the battle was that intense.

Sometimes, guild battles were very childish, and even a single insult could spark a fight.

But once the initial anger subsided, things would quickly calm down.

Qin Ran had experienced guild wars in gold farming studios, but most of them fizzled out.

Unless... there was something they couldn't give up.

This could include, but was not limited to, equipment, territory, talent, and women.

Especially the last one, which was extremely powerful and unpredictable.

One of the Steam City or Steel Tank guilds had spent a large sum to buy the [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher, and if the cost of a large number of rockets was added, it was clear they were determined to fight to the death!

This [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher would inevitably fall into one of their hands, leaving the other side at a disadvantage.

What if another [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher appeared at this time?

Suddenly, Qin Ran looked at the remaining [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Qin Ran saw tens of thousands of points and more skill points waving at him.

As long as one side was hurt, even if Qin Ran slightly raised the price, the other party wouldn't mind.

Squinting, Qin Ran's smile grew even brighter.

Ding!

The private message box flashed again, and 'Lawless' contacted Qin Ran.

Lawless: ...

Lawless: The guild is inflating prices! Lone wolves have no rights!

The other party's words were filled with dissatisfaction and self-mockery.

Clearly, they knew who had bought the [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher.

Qin Ran smiled and then sent a screenshot of the remaining [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher.

Lawless: You still have one?

Lawless: Isn't it just a previous screenshot?

First, surprise, then suspicion.

This was entirely reasonable, and Qin Ran wasn't annoyed at all. He directly opened a private trade with the other party and put the [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher up for sale.

Ding!

Immediately, the private message box started ringing non-stop.

Lawless: Brother, did you raid an armory!

Lawless: What other good stuff do you have?

Lawless: Show me!

Lawless: I'll definitely give you a fair price!

...

A dozen or so private messages.

2567: 15,000 points, 8 skill points.

Qin Ran only replied once and then let the other party be silent.

After a moment, the other party responded.

Lawless: Brother, you're too much of a merchant! It was 10,000 points and 5 skill points before! This is too high!

2567: You said it was high before too!

2567: I think someone will accept this price soon!

Qin Ran's reply made the other party silent again.

The other party could guess who bought the previous [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher, and Qin Ran believed they could also imagine the upcoming situation.

Just wait a bit, and this price might be acceptable.

After a brief silence, the other party replied again.

Lawless: I have an urgent need. Can we trade items?

Qin Ran smiled again at this reply and quickly responded.

2567: Item trade is fine, valuable information works too.

After typing a few words, Qin Ran waited quietly for the other party's response.

The reason Qin Ran chatted with the other party, even knowing the remaining [Fist-Ⅱ] rocket launcher could sell for a higher price, was to get more useful items or information.

Otherwise, he would just wait quietly.

This time, the other party was silent for even longer.

After a full five minutes, they replied.

Lawless: I don't have valuable information right now.

Lawless: But I have a blueprint.

[Name: Basic Medical Fabrication Station Blueprint]

[Type: Blueprint]

[Quality: Common]

[Requirement: Medical and Pharmaceutical Knowledge (Proficient)]

[Note: It's just a basic fabrication platform. Don't expect too much. Bandages are the limit, with a small chance of producing advanced bandages!]

...

The other party openly showed the blueprint's attributes, and Qin Ran could see them clearly.

"Make bandages, with a small chance of producing advanced bandages?"

Qin Ran pondered.

Being able to make bandages and occasionally produce advanced bandages was certainly very good.

Medical items sold very well among players.

In the game [Shop], ordinary bandages cost 5 points, and advanced bandages cost 40 points.

Among players, these prices would slightly drop, with ordinary bandages costing 3 points and advanced bandages ranging from 30-35 points.

If he could produce them himself, it would be a huge profit!

However, Qin Ran didn't lose his cool because of the potential profit.

His previous understanding of the underground game made him very clear that these fabrication processes wouldn't come out of nowhere. Otherwise, there wouldn't be raw materials in the game [Shop].

Moreover, besides the required skill [Medical and Pharmaceutical Knowledge (Proficient)], building this platform would also cost money. After all, it was just a blueprint, not an item.

Qin Ran had reason to believe that the cost would be significant.

Otherwise, the other party would definitely build it themselves.

Or perhaps they were skill-limited.

But regardless, these factors greatly reduced the value of the blueprint.

Qin Ran organized his thoughts and replied to the other party.

2567: This isn't enough! I don't have the corresponding skill, and I can't afford the potential high costs.

Although Qin Ran had the skill [Medical and Pharmaceutical Knowledge (Basic)] and could reach proficiency with his current points and skill points in a short time, he wouldn't tell the other party.

This was a necessary bargaining tactic.

The other party didn't argue with Qin Ran, acknowledging his words.

Then, they put up another item.

[Name: Solo Dungeon Cool-Down Reset Card]

[Type: Card]

[Quality: Common]

[Attribute: Instantly resets the cool-down of a solo dungeon]

[Note: It's useless to cowards, but invaluable to heroes]

...

Seeing this item, Qin Ran's eyes gleamed.