Chapter 202: Chapter 202

"All the good stuff is gone, there are fewer stalls, I wonder if I can find anything nice."

Seeing the gradually quieting marketplace, Du You felt a bit discouraged but still came. At this moment, people were still packing up their stalls, unaware of whether they found it difficult to do business or they were going to see the auction.

But if they’re planning to see the auction, it’ll probably be hard for them to get in soon, there’s a sea of people out there.

"Hey, wait a minute, can I take a look at these two scrolls?"

Du You noticed two scrolls on a stall that piqued his interest.

The stall owner was packing his stall and didn’t expect anyone to come over. Seeing Du You in his glossy black attire, he didn’t find it strange and said: "Go ahead, it’s five thousand crystal coins, no bargaining."

Du You didn’t say much and just looked at the two scrolls.

Explosive Trap: Leaves a force of fire element in the ground, which automatically explodes whenever a creature approaches. Covers a range of 10 meters and the explosive power decreases progressively from the epicenter.

Explosive Trap: Leaves a force of ice element in the ground, which automatically detonates whenever a creature approaches. Covers a range of 10 meters and the explosive power decreases progressively from the epicenter.

The scrolls were exactly the same type, one was a fire element, the other was an ice element.

These two skills were somewhat rare trap-type skills, and they even have an instant trigger. If used properly, their power is truly remarkable, but if used poorly, they’re simply ineffective.

However, Du You thought that these skills might produce a combined effect if they were used with his Mucus Curse.

The most important aspect was that having these skills could enhance his overall abilities. With that in mind, Du You looked at the remaining Crystal Coins in his hands and then said, "It’s a deal."

The price wasn’t cheap but it can’t be considered expensive either.

The stall owner didn’t expect someone to buy two nearly identical skill scrolls at the end of the day. The most update n0vels are published on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⁂𝕟𝕖𝕥

The crucial factor was that the buyer was generous and did not haggle the price. The stall owner regretted not marking the price higher.

But the price was already set, unless he was shameless enough to raise the price now.

This place was a marketplace, once your reputation was damaged, it wouldn’t be easy to carry on here. Though reluctantly, the stall owner still made the trade with Du You.

"Can you tell me what you plan to do with these two almost identical skills?"

Du You casually replied, "Nothing much, just to do some research."

The stall owner rolled his eyes. If you didn’t want to spill, then don’t. Could he really buy scrolls for research? He was convinced that Du You must have some special methods that could maximize the effectiveness of the two skills.

Unfortunately, the trade was complete, and there was no way to back out now.

After receiving the two scrolls, Du You turned around and left while starting to use the console to analyze.

"Analyze and tell me how many Crystal Coins are needed to transform these two skills into what I need."

Analysis Results: Three thousand unique crystal coins.

"Is it that many? If I want to enhance it to 10 stars, I’m sure it would be even more. I didn’t expect the cost of skill transformation to be so high."

I’ve already researched and transformed loads of skills, the cheapest one only costs a few hundred Crystal Coins, and the most expensive ones cost only about one or two thousand. This time it really broke the record, starting straight at three thousand. It seems I need to prepare more.

If it weren’t for my prowess to make money, the average person surely wouldn’t dare build such skills. The Crystal Coins spent on constructing skills far surpasses the ones spent on upgrading. Comparatively, the cost for upgrading seems like nothing. I’m doing the exact opposite of an average person.

Of course, this is also because both skills are magic abilities, they’re not curse skills, so the cost of transformation is higher. Du You packed up his things and continued to wander around.

There were fewer and fewer stalls, but there were still more people lingering in this place than usual.

Unfortunately, Du You wandered around for a while and didn’t find any skills he needed. There wasn’t even a single skill that resonated with Xiaozi.

There were some dark and undead-attribute skills, but neither Cursed Crow King nor the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dogs showed any special reactions. Don’t know if it’s because they can’t learn or for some other reason.

All in all, Du You had spent almost the entire day here and ultimately didn’t get any returns.

After resting for a day, Du You continued to wander around the next day but still didn’t find anything. He had a list of auction items in his hand, but Du You didn’t find anything useful for him on it either.

If so, Du You was not interested in checking out the auction house either.

"Such a huge city and they don’t even have what I need, how dare they."

Du You shook his head, looking at the time, it was about time. So, Du You went to the Supreme Ironsmith Shop. Today was the day of delivery, he wondered how the collar was manufactured.

Upon entering the Ironsmith Shop, Du You showed his order number. The attendant immediately notified the back office.

A hulk from the back office came forth and placed a metal box in front of Du You. Opening it, Du You found a deep black collar that wasn’t big at all, probably only big enough to put around his wrist.

Black Flame Iron Collar: Made out of black flame iron. This pet equipment is exclusive to dark and undead attributes. (Shiny)

Effects: Attack is complemented with dark attribute flame attack, attack power +8, fire resistance +9, dark resistance +9.

"This is really a good item, although the exact effect isn’t known, it will definitely provide a major boost to the strength of the Heavenly Disaster Demonic Dogs. This weighs quite a bit."

Du You picked up the collar using his hand, and immediately felt its weight, it must be over 30 pounds and probably close to 40 pounds. The black collar was reflecting a bright light, the design was exquisite.

"Nice, I’m very satisfied," Du You said joyfully.

Then, Du You did not waste any time and directly paid the outstanding amount. It could be said that both sides were quite happy.

"Would you like to test it here? We have a dedicated laboratory. It’s safe and confidential, and no one will disturb you."

"In that case, that’s fine. Then I’ll have to bother you."

The ironsmith shop left no stone unturned in its hospitality for such a big customer.