330: Wasteland Notes

"A potion from Heavenly Mansion! Then there's absolutely no problem. I just wonder, what level will this mutant potion reach after consumption?" Someone was curious about the potion's effects.

"That's right, Old Man You, you should first tell us what this potion does."

Old Man You stroked his beard, squinted, and smiled, "After consumption, one can be clad in scales during battle, comparable to a first level C-rank Talent User with an enhanced Talent, and also possess extremely strong self-healing abilities. By relying on oneself, one can contend with a Ghost-Faced Bear. It was with great difficulty that I managed to acquire one bottle. If anyone wants it, you must be quick, because I don't know when such goods will be available next time."

"Contend with a Ghost-Faced Bear!" A burly man who frequently ventured into the Wasteland exclaimed, "This, Old Man You, you're not joking, are you? This thing, one bottle, can give someone the strength to fight a Ghost-Faced Bear!"

Old Man You merely smiled without speaking, but everyone around knew that if these words came from the mouth of this mysterious Old Man You, they were eighty percent likely to be true.

Instantly, gazes full of fervent desire converged on the small bottle.

"Old Man You, name your price."

A one-armed big man couldn't help but speak.

"Yes, yes, Old Man You, just tell us the price, so we can give up if we have to."

"This kind of potion, I'm afraid not many people in our Shelter can afford it."

"That's not necessarily true. Who knows what good things the two hundred-plus people in the Shelter are hiding?"

Old Man You held up a finger: "Starting price, two thousand Yunzhou coins. The highest bidder wins."

Hiss! Sounds of gasps rose around. Two thousand Yunzhou coins were enough for an adult man to live comfortably, well-fed, for four or five years. Now, it was just the price of a single bottle of medicine.

In these times, for ordinary people like them to get a meal, they had to risk their lives. Now, they actually had to pay two thousand Yunzhou coins for a bottle of potion. Of course, most of them definitely couldn't afford it.

"Two thousand, and that's just the starting price. This is too expensive, isn't it? With that much money, I'd rather just stay home and live comfortably for four or five years."

"This price is very reasonable. After all, after taking it, one can be comparable to a Ghost-Faced Bear!"

"This is just the low price. I wonder if anyone can afford it."

At this moment, a man with messy hair spoke, his voice like the roar of a tiger or leopard, shaking people's heads and ears into a daze: "I offer two thousand one hundred Yunzhou coins."

The surrounding people immediately showed fear; it was clear that the person in front of them seemed very difficult to provoke.

"I knew that Crazy Zhao would definitely make a move!"

"You don't need to tell me that. He was already a three-bottle realm expert half a year ago. Who knows how much wealth he has accumulated in the past half year."

"Two thousand two hundred!"

"Look quickly, the Garrison Chief is also bidding! Isn't he a second level Talent User? Why is he buying this potion?"

"Haven't you heard? After taking this potion, one's physique can be comparable to a first level C-rank enhanced Talent User, and it also has extremely strong self-healing abilities, even coming with protective scales. Although the Garrison Chief is powerful, he only has a D-rank Fire Talent, so his physique isn't very strong."

"That's true. It seems this will definitely be a fierce battle. I wonder who will ultimately win."

"Damn it, why can I only watch? I really wish I could go back two years and twist off the head of my past self who messed things up by drinking!"

"What's the use of regretting now? Anyway, I've come to terms with it. Living one day is earning one day."

"Two thousand five hundred!"

The one who spoke this time was the blind old woman from the Shelter. This blind old woman had dead gray eyes, but no one dared to underestimate this woman.

It was said that this woman's former husband was a Talent User, and she also managed to awaken a Talent with the help of her husband's Shelter. Although it was only E-rank, it was a solid second level. In this small Shelter, second level strength could be counted on one hand.

"This blind old woman really has money. Even the Garrison Chief only dared to add a hundred at a time, but she added three hundred directly!" Someone muttered.

"It seems the rumors that she has good things in her possession are true, otherwise how could she have so much money?"

"Even if she has something, no one dares to rob her. Her ice-attributed Talent is not to be trifled with, and she has also studied advanced secret manuals. Many people personally witnessed the blind old woman stab a five or six-meter long two-headed Blood Wolf to death with a spear!"

At this time, the Garrison Chief continued, "Two thousand six hundred."

But Crazy Zhao hesitated. It seemed this number had already exceeded his capabilities, but he also seemed somewhat unwilling to give up. Finally, gritting his teeth, he took out a crystal-clear crystal, "This second level Pollution Beast crystal is worth at least eight hundred. Adding two thousand two hundred, Old Man You, what do you think?"

Old Man You smiled, "Of course, but we still need to see if the other two want to match the price."

"Hiss, a second level Pollution Beast crystal, plus two thousand two hundred Yunzhou coins. Good heavens, the value has already exceeded three thousand! This Crazy Zhao is definitely not as simple as just being a three-bottle realm expert!"

"I really didn't expect that Crazy Zhao actually has the strength to hunt a second level Pollution Beast. How terrifying!"

The Shelter's Garrison Chief sighed, "Forget it, I won't participate this time."

Three thousand pieces, he'd rather buy ten bottles of strengthening potions for his son. Although this potion was good, it was only first level strength after all. With ten bottles of strengthening potions, one would already have the physique and strength of an ordinary second level.

This bottle of potion, at this price, was basically at its peak.

However, the blind old woman did not give up, because she hoped that the restorative and self-healing abilities brought by this potion could heal her left eye, even if it only made her vision a little better.

In fact, Crazy Zhao also had the healing ability of the potion in mind, wanting to heal the hidden ailments within his body.

"Two thousand, plus an f-rank transcendent weapon!" A black long saber appeared in the blind old woman's hand.

"Alas, forget it. It seems I can't compete with you, blind old woman. Congratulations on acquiring the potion. I hope you get what you wish for and regain your sight." Crazy Zhao sighed. An f-rank transcendent weapon, and a saber at that, could at least sell for one thousand seven or eight hundred, far exceeding his bid.

The blind old woman nodded and immediately consumed the mutant potion on the spot. Consuming it now would prevent others from coveting it, and she would also receive Old Man You's protection. After all, she bought it from Old Man You, and he wouldn't let anyone disrupt her consumption of the potion in front of him.

Bai Chi's eyes held a hint of envy. He also really wanted this mutant potion, but he didn't even have two hundred coins in his pocket, not even enough for a fraction of the price.

"Old Man You, these are the Shrieking Insects I've caught recently. How much do you think they're worth?"

"So many? You little rascal, have you been running off to the Shrieking Forest lately?" Old Man You looked at the Shrieking Insects in the basket with surprise.

"I want to save enough money quickly to exchange for a strengthening potion." Bai Chi nodded.

"You little rascal, alas, it's better to go to that place less in the future. There's more than just Shrieking Insects in there." Old Man You sighed.

"I know, I just wander around the outermost edges."

"Good, well-preserved. Three hundred seventy-two in total. I'll give you 124 coins."

"Thank you, Old Man You. Here's 176. Counting that 124, please exchange it for a strengthening potion for me." Bai Chi took out a pouch from his 懷裡 and counted out 176 coins.

"Alright."

The transaction was completed, and Bai Chi also consumed it on the spot. The fact that this young man actually had enough money to exchange for a strengthening potion greatly surprised the other people in the Shelter.

"Where did this kid get so much money?"

"Actually, it's not strange. After all, this kid is like a madman, going to the wilderness every day. For the past half month, he's even been running to the Shrieking Forest. To have three hundred is entirely earned by risking his life."

"I also admire this kid. He dares to go to a hellhole like the Shrieking Forest alone. I remember clearly that a team of seven Talent Users went to the Shrieking Forest, and only one ran back."

The people around didn't seem too surprised that Bai Chi could buy a strengthening potion. After the commotion about the potion subsided, everyone started buying the supplies they needed, mostly food and water.

Tang Ping wanted to learn about the Ancient God Chamber of Commerce from Old Man You, but sensing the thin bloodline within him, he figured Old Man You wouldn't know much, as he was merely a peripheral figure. He decided to just go to Yunzhou City tomorrow and directly find the Ancient God Chamber of Commerce's person in charge to inquire. A merchant guild's person in charge in a Safe Zone was very likely one of the original hundred Blood God Clan members.

After Tang Ping left, Old Man You's gaze lingered for a moment, and he wondered, "Where did this person come from? I hope he's just temporarily residing here."

In less than ten minutes, Bai Chi had already digested what he gained and returned home.