An Chuxia!
It was actually An Chuxia who bought it in seconds!
Although Jiang Chen usually appeared easygoing, he was inherently a very proud person!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen a campus loan over accepting An Chuxia's charity back then.
He immediately dialed An Chuxia's communication.
The connection was instant, and An Chuxia's virtual image popped up.
Jiang Chen said discontentedly, "Chuxia, what does this mean?"
An Chuxia was taken aback, then understood what Jiang Chen was referring to, and explained:
"Jiang Chen, you've misunderstood. This isn't about helping you; I've run into trouble and urgently need to boost my combat power!"
Before Jiang Chen could ask further, An Chuxia sent over a screenshot.
Jiang Chen glanced at it, his eyes immediately gleaming with excitement: "A level 10 epic monster?"
"This guy is lurking just three kilometers outside my territory!"
An Chuxia looked pained:
"It has already killed two of my outriders, and those are rare units!
"The main thing is, it's guarding a large refined iron mine. Only by taking it down can I obtain the refined iron to upgrade to Tier 2!"
"I'm desperate!"
Jiang Chen was genuinely envious.
"What a stroke of luck!"
An epic monster!
If it could be slain, it would definitely yield a huge bounty.
The most important thing was the energy.
A level 10 epic monster, without energy penalties, could provide 100,000 energy, enough to elevate the Empress to level 8.
An Chuxia, however, maintained her composure:
"I'm worried to death!"
Yet her face was full of excitement, clearly eager for the chance to slay an epic monster.
Jiang Chen could have easily tricked An Chuxia into revealing her coordinates to steal the monster, but he disdained such underhanded methods.
Of course, taking this opportunity to make some money was also worthwhile.
"I still have refined iron swords here, do you want them?"
"Do you have more?" An Chuxia asked excitedly, "I want them!"
"How many do you want?"
"How many do you have?"
"I'll take as many as you have!"
"I'll sell you as many as you want!"
An Chuxia suddenly blushed at some thought.
Jiang Chen, however, didn't dwell on it:
"Alright then! You should still have 12 wolf knights and 10 outriders, so I'll sell you 22 refined iron swords! At market price, each for 2,500 Spirit Stones."
An Chuxia's eyes widened: "How much?"
Jiang Chen explained, "I know it's a bit expensive, but we should be clear about money matters even among close friends. With so many big spenders in town, I'm confident this standard equipment will sell at this price."
"No! I'm not talking about the price! I'm asking, where did you get so much fine-quality equipment?"
An Chuxia, being a top student, immediately deduced the most likely scenario:
"Could it be... you've already mined a refined iron mine?" Get faster updates on g.com.
Jiang Chen smiled without saying a word.
An Chuxia returned Jiang Chen's earlier words to him: "What a stroke of luck!"
Two hours later.
A message suddenly flashed across the Town Channel.
[Lord Jiang Chen has consigned refined iron swords (fine) *22 through the Exchange]
[Consignment method: Designated buyer. Unit price 2,500 Spirit Stones.]
Immediately following.
[The 22 refined iron swords (fine) consigned by Lord Jiang Chen have been purchased.]
It was like detonating a deep-water bomb beneath a calm lake.
The Regional Channel exploded instantly.
"??? I think I'm seeing things!"
"Seeing things +1!"
"Damn it, 22 fine weapons? I worked all day and didn't get a single fine weapon drop!"
"Are Jiang Chen and I even on the same map?"
"Could it be that Jiang Chen is the Goddess of Luck's godson?"
"Nonsense, I think Jiang Chen slept with the Goddess of Luck!"
"Let's be bolder, maybe Tina became the Goddess of Luck after Jiang Chen slept with her!"
"In any case, Jiang Chen is awesome!"
Selling 22 refined iron swords at once, Jiang Chen once again became a "big shot."
"Those above who only know how to say 'damn' must be slackers! A neat 22 refined iron swords, how could they have been dropped? There's only one possibility..."
"Hiss... you mean these are weapons mass-produced by the Blacksmith?"
This statement caused another wave of excitement!
"The server's only been open for a few hours, and the Blacksmith can already mass-produce attribute equipment?"
"That means Jiang Chen not only got an Elite Blacksmith but also secured a... refined iron mine!"
"Woo woo woo, I haven't even upgraded to Tier 1 yet, I don't even have a Blacksmith!"
"First, he landed on a resource point, then Spirit Rice, and now a refined iron mine. The abundance of resources is driving me crazy with envy!"
"Refined iron is essential for upgrading to Tier 2, usually found 10 kilometers outside the territory, guarded by monsters over level 10."
"Hiss... does that mean, after Tier 1, Jiang Chen will be the first to upgrade to Tier 2 as well!"
"Jiang Chen is truly the beacon of hope for us commoners!"
Seeing Jiang Chen's territory "so rich in resources," even the second-generation lords couldn't sit still.
Ying Yinman: "Jiang Chen, could you accept a private chat?"
Mu Qingshuang: "Jiang Chen, little brother, are you interested in joining the military? I can authorize you an immediate sergeant rank!"
Lin Mo: "Sergeant? Excuse me, Officer Mu, how much is a sergeant's monthly allowance? 200 Spirit Stones, or was it 300? If Jiang Chen is willing to become my exclusive 'sheep account,' I'm willing to offer a monthly salary of 10,000 Spirit Stones."
An Chuxia: "Heh, if you think Jiang Chen will become a 'sheep account,' you can forget it!"
It must be said, An Chuxia understood Jiang Chen best.
Jiang Chen: "Sorry to disappoint, but I have no intention of joining any faction! And I certainly won't become a 'sheep account.'"
Lin Mo, however, didn't give up: "Heh, I'm a year older than you, so I'll call you Little Jiang from now on! Little Jiang, don't be so quick to say no. For a commoner lord like you, entering the Battlefield of Myriad Races is all about making money, right? Any conditions can be negotiated!"
Li Muze: "Jiang Chen, don't be ungrateful! Brother Lin is willing to pay for your resources; it's your good fortune. Otherwise, when Brother Lin gets a [Crusade Token], can you withstand his army?"
An Chuxia: "Who dares to use a [Crusade Token] against Jiang Chen, try it?" Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
Watching the chat group, Jiang Chen could hardly contain his laughter.
A crusade against his territory would just be delivering energy to him!
According to the rules of the Battlefield of Myriad Races, building resources like stone, wood, refined iron, energy, etc., are all bound and non-tradable.
This is one of the few fair aspects for commoner players; otherwise, someone like Ying Yinman would have reached Tier 2 long ago.
But where there's a policy, there's a countermeasure, and big spenders always find a way.
That is through [Crusade Tokens], to plunder resources from other lords.
Of course.
Among the Human Race, unless there's a long-standing grudge, such crusades are usually negotiated for mutual benefit.
The lord being crusaded usually gives up resistance to minimize losses on both sides.
Commonly known as "buying a sheep account."
The "refined iron" resource in Jiang Chen's territory not only represents a continuous supply of fine equipment but also determines who can upgrade to Tier 2 first and receive the Heavenly Dao rewards, naturally tempting everyone.
Ying Yinman: "Since Jiang Chen isn't accepting private chats, I'll be direct! You don't need to become my exclusive sheep account, just let me lick your territory a bit, and I promise only to plunder, not destroy. If I can gather enough refined iron to upgrade to Tier 2, I'll immediately offer 200,000 Spirit Stones!"
Seeing the astronomical figure of 200,000, Jiang Chen couldn't help but exclaim:
"Another rich tycoon trying to tempt me!"
If it weren't for the lucrative business of refined iron swords, Jiang Chen might have agreed.
Jiang Chen: "Sorry, my private chat is always 999+, I really can't keep up. But I truly have no intention of becoming a sheep account."
Ying Yinman: "Alright!"
Seeing Jiang Chen's firm stance, Ying Yinman didn't persist.
After a moment of silence.
Lin Mo: "Buying [Crusade Tokens], low-level ones will do, interested parties, private chat, price negotiable."
Li Muze: "Haha, I'll join the fun too, buying [Crusade Tokens] at a high price. Jiang Chen, if you agree to become Brother Lin's sheep account, out of respect for Brother Lin, I might not crusade against you, but now you better fend for yourself!"
Lin Mo: "Brother Li, let's each rely on our own abilities!"
Li Muze: "Alright!"
Their words implied that Jiang Chen was a fish on the chopping block, ready to be slaughtered.
An Chuxia: "You dare!"
Mu Qingshuang: "Sigh, we're all Dragon Nation lords, why must we kill each other?"
Tushan Yueyue: "Woo woo woo, Jiang Chen is so handsome, please don't hurt him!"
Wei Ming: "Possessing a treasure is a crime! Also, it seems the fox race girls are indeed all about appearances, I didn't believe it before."
[Lord Jiang Chen has consigned refined iron swords (fine) *2 through the Exchange]
[Consignment method: Auction or buyout. Auction time: 10 minutes. Buyout price: 2,500 Spirit Stones.]
Mu Qingshuang: "Jiang Chen, little brother, at a time like this, don't add fuel to the fire, it's better to keep a low profile, okay?"
Wei Ming: "{Facepalm} Jiang Chen, brother, good luck!"
Jiang Chen: "Thanks for everyone's concern, but I'm too poor!"
After closing the Regional Channel, Jiang Chen first reassured An Chuxia with a few words.
Then he looked at his Spirit Stones: 55,013.
"I've never been this wealthy before!"
"What should I enhance next, equipment, units, or blueprints..."
Suddenly, a Heavenly Dao notification popped up.
[Notification: Your unit Dragon One is injured]
Jiang Chen was initially startled.
Then, a look of delight appeared on his face.