Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Akatsuki Organization (Three Updates)
The Contribution Hall had added quite a few items this time. Besides Martial Arts Manuals, there were various lifestyle items, covering almost all aspects of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. There were also many modern items such as Harley Motorcycles, Powerful Flashlights, various spices... The rarer the item, the more expensive it was. Take the Harley Motorcycle, for instance; one cost 5,000 Contribution Points. For players, this was practically unattainable.
Junlin and his team weren’t lacking Contribution Points now; each of them had at least one thousand to start with.
"Let’s agree on a uniform," Junlin said, standing in front of the rack. "Should we go with suits or opt for an anime-inspired look? I feel like we could pull off the anime style." He was also taking Morgana into account. After all, Morgana was one of the core members of their team and a veteran anime fan. If possible, they could go for a unique style. No one knew how the game would progress later. Being distinct was indispensable.
"Anime style sounds great! Let me see... How about the Sword God Domain outfits? Or the Akatsuki Organization from Naruto? I think those look pretty cool," Morgana said, the most excited of the group. Actually, what he really wanted was the Super God Academy Armor Set, but that gear seemed a bit too bulky. It wasn’t suitable for them. Something lighter would be better.
"Let’s go with Akatsuki Organization, especially since we’ve even managed to create the Eight Gates Escape Armor," suggested Neighbor Six, also an old anime fan.
The others didn’t really care; as long as it wasn’t too ugly, they were fine with anything.
A decision was made by the group. Junlin immediately exchanged for ten Akatsuki Organization Red Cloud Robe Sets, complete with Conical Hats and exclusive Rings. After changing clothes, the seven of them really looked the part.
"Holy shit, Akatsuki Organization? Are Junlin and his team trying to start their own Akatsuki?"
"Damn, I’m blown away! This is the first time I’ve seen a real-life Akatsuki Organization. A High Combat Power Organization really suits them."
"I’m so jealous. I think the outfits look better than the badges."
"Too bad they only want high-level players, or I’d join them."
"..."
With their new Akatsuki Organization attire, Junlin and his team became the most stylish folks among the players. The seven of them standing together indeed made for the most eye-catching sight. Their prestige had instantly escalated.
Iron-blooded War Hero walked into the Entrance of the Contribution Hall and was momentarily taken aback by the sight of Junlin and his team standing together. He wasn’t familiar with anime culture, but he recognized that the outfits were striking. Different Halls wearing different clothes was the best way to prove one’s identity. It would also prevent friendly fire if a brawl broke out in the future.
"Junlin!" Iron-blooded War Hero approached Junlin directly.
Facing his approach, Junlin was slightly surprised. The last thing they wanted was to get involved with the Official. After all, they had discussed the mystery brought about by this game. The Official had likely discovered something significant, which was why they had entered the game.
"Iron-blooded War Hero? Are you here to buy Contribution Points from us?" Junlin asked, puzzled.
Among the First Test Players, those from Lingxiao Hall definitely had the most Contribution Points. Everyone had at least a thousand Contribution Points! They also had the Wealth-Attracting Talent in their Hall. They were a group that never worried about running out of Contribution Points.
"I’d like to collaborate with you, or to be precise, with Abbess," Iron-blooded War Hero stated. "I need an Ultimate Technique and would like Abbess, Don’t Love Me to help me create one. Name your price. I’ll transfer the money to you offline!"
Self-Created Martial Arts? Junlin hadn’t anticipated that Iron-blooded War Hero would have such a purpose. At this stage, the only one who had successfully created an Ultimate Technique was Abbess, Don’t Love Me. It was evident how challenging it was to create one’s own Martial Arts.
This matter involved a transaction between Iron-blooded War Hero and Abbess, Don’t Love Me. Junlin and his team found it hard to directly say anything. After all, they needed Abbess, Don’t Love Me’s consent.
Everyone looked towards Abbess, Don’t Love Me.
Abbess, Don’t Love Me hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, but I can’t guarantee it will definitely be an Ultimate Technique. My Talent is troublesome, so I can only help you this once!"
"Great! Send me your account details; I’ll transfer the money." Iron-blooded War Hero then said, "How about five hundred thousand? If that’s not enough, feel free to name a higher price. Besides, the Martial Arts created can also be learned by the people from your Lingxiao Hall!"
Five hundred thousand! This price was enough to significantly improve Abbess, Don’t Love Me’s family’s financial situation again. The fact that Iron-blooded War Hero even allowed Lingxiao Hall to share the Martial Arts made this deal even better than the one Flourishing Flowers had offered.
"Agreed!" Abbess, Don’t Love Me nodded, gave out an account number, and then headed towards the Martial Arts Stage.
She had only taken a few steps when I, Xuanqing, and others also approached.
"Junlin, are you trading the Contribution Points you have?" I, Xuanqing, got right to the point. "The Three Great Merchants are offering a 1:200 ratio (1 CP for 200 RMB). We can accept that rate. Are you selling?"
A 1:200 ratio?! Hearing this, Junlin and his team couldn’t help but inhale sharply. Was Wang Xin really planning to be this ruthless? There’s a limit to how much you can bully people. With a 1:200 ratio, was he trying to offend all the Second Test Players to death?
"Let’s trade," Junlin said with a wry smile. "But how about we don’t use the 1:200 ratio? Let’s stick to our previous 1:100 rate. We’re not shady like those Three Great Merchants. But are you sure you want to buy? We have quite a few Contribution Points here."
I, Xuanqing, conferred with Half-Leaf and the others for a moment. A 1:100 ratio... They weren’t worried about money at all! They could take them all at once!
"We’ll take as many as you have!" Half-Leaf spoke up. "Money is not an issue. I run in Northwest circles, so forgive my directness, Bro Junlin."
What a character. This game is truly something else. Have even the nouveau riche started moving in?
"We have at least five thousand on hand. Are you sure you want to take all of them?" Junlin asked, a peculiar expression on his face.
As soon as he spoke, even the nearby Iron-blooded War Hero’s eyelid twitched. Five thousand Contribution Points? It was known that the Three Great Merchants had only put up a little more than nine hundred in total. Junlin and his few teammates from Lingxiao Hall actually had a surplus of five thousand Contribution Points. Terrifying!
Half-Leaf mentally calculated. They could pool enough money to buy all of it, but that would likely only be enough for the most rubbish Ultimate Technique—the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique. Who would want to learn that! Even though they had money, they weren’t going to squander it like this.
"Let’s take one thousand for now," Half-Leaf pondered aloud. "We can continue to cooperate in the future. What do you think?"
"No problem." Junlin directly transferred one thousand Contribution Points to them.
Seeing that he immediately made the trade, Half-Leaf was also stunned, not expecting Junlin to be so forthright. He asked for the account number and then transferred the money directly.
One thousand Contribution Points—100,000 RMB!
After the transaction ended, Half-Leaf and his team went directly to establish their Hall, showing no intention of staying longer.
Meanwhile, Junlin and his team headed straight towards the Martial Arts Stage.