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nChapter 377: Auction, Market Barner, Islander! (2)

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nAs Luo Yang had mentioned, rhe gathered players began to grow impatient as the auction showed no signs of starting.

n“What’s raking so long for this auction to begin? I left my limited-rime quest for this.”

n“Is Mr. Zhao and Luo Yang playing tricks on us? Are trying to fan the flames of conflict among players?11

nAs the players starred discussing with increasing agitation, Luo Yang glanced once more at Ji Chen, who remained composed, as if everything was under control.

nJust as many players were becoming more agitated and some were even preparing to leave, a group of elves suddenly appeared outside Black Gold District, escorting dozens of cargo wagons that slowly entered the plaza. They gazed coldly at the multitude of players.

nThe cargo wagons were covered with black cloth, concealing the contents within, bur the sight of dozens of them forming a long procession was quite impressive.

nAt that moment, Monkey Gift and Monkey Gift Hair appeared seemingly out of nowhere and held up a simplified megaphone.

n“All rhe items for this auction are provided by the Islander!”

nThis announcement left the players in astonishment.

nCould it be rhe Islander they were thinking of?

nAs if they had guessed the players’ thoughts, Monkey Gift and Monkey Gift Hair continued, “Yes, you guessed it right! It’s rhe famous Islander who made a name for himself in the Silver Island’s mystic realm, ranking high on the player leaderboard and territory leaderboard!

nThe Islander have entrusted Mr. Zhao with these auction items!

nSince the items are from the Islander, the quality is absolutely guaranteed!!!11

nThe players who were acting foolish exchanged glances, and it was clear that they had noticed the astonishment in each other’s expressions.

nIn reality, among the player community on the mainland and along the coast, the name “Islander” was renowned.

nNot only did he hold a high position on the leaderboards, but he was also famous for his remarkable achievements.

nIn his first appearance at the Silver Island mystic realm, he single-handedly attacked several city gates of the Blood Sea City and collaborated with attacking players, securing an advantage for rhe assault.

nThis allowed the attacking players to obtain a substantial amount of crystals.

nFurthermore, on King Kong Island, he used colossal waves to engulf several players attempting to take advantage, earning a terrifying reputation for his individual strength and formidable fleet power.

nThese two real combat records were sufficient proof of rhe formidable strength of the Islander.

nIn addition, he was widely praised by the players’ alliance on King Kong Island, especially rhe enthusiastic acclaim from a player known as “l_Love_Black_ Stockings

/’ who was famous on the leaderboards, calling the Islander the most handsome and generous player in the Central Ocean.

nAll these factors made rhe Islander subtly become the talk of rhe players as rhe Strongest player in the Central Ocean.

nHowever, after King Kong Island, the Islander rarely appeared in chat channels and forums, causing the hype surrounding him to gradually fade.

nIt was only until now…

nTo say that this batch of auction items was provided by the Islander?

nAnd he had so much influence that even the elves, who usually spoke with their heads held high, personally delivered them?

nThis was beyond prestigious!

nAt this moment, players were not just shocked; they were astounded.

nDidn’t this imply that the big boss Islander had also come to the Maple Principality?

nSome players suddenly recalled that they had witnessed a player dueling with the elven fleet commander near the port before.

nThey remembered that this player couldn’t be examined using the system, as his status panel displayed only question marks.

nAmong them, some players who had previously taken logistical tasks for rhe elven army suddenly had a realization.

nThat evening, they saw the elven army salute a player, and at the time, they wondered who that player was and why he had such an imposing presence.

nCould that player be the Islander himself?

nLooking at the elves escorting the cargo, their certainty grew.

nIf he hadn’t befriended and assisted the elves, why would the elves personally come to transport these items?

nCase closed!

nIn a situation where no one else knew, the Islander had already accomplished several significant deeds in the Maple Principality!

nAfter understanding this, players’ emotions soared.

nThe frustration they had felt from the long wait disappeared instantly.

nThis was none other than the big boss Islander. What did it matter if they had to wait a little longer?

nMeanwhile, many players were scanning their surroundings, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rumored Islander.

nRegarding this, Monkey Gift and Monkey Gift Hair, who had already been instructed, raised their megaphones and shouted, “The Big Boss Islander is busy with his affairs and couldn’t make it to rhe scene.”

n“The auction begins immediately!! !rl

nThe elves escorting the goods unemotionally drove their carriages to the auction platform one by one, handing over the cargo to the staff. Then, they dispersed strategically , keeping a close watch on their surroundings to protect the auction items from any would-be thieves.

nSoon, the staff began the auction as per their instructions.

nOne by one, treasures, batches of war equipment, and pieces of weapon gear were auctioned off.

nMost of the treasures were 1-star to 3-star items, which, for Ji Chen at this point, were nothing significant.

nHowever, for other players, they were quite valuable. Most of the time, the treasures players could obtain through commissions and quests were primarily 1-star and 2-star items.

nAs for 3-star treasures, they were usually acquired from treasure chests, and only exceptionally high-risk commissions could yield them. If they got their hands on one, it would become a family heirloom.

nIn this auction, there were over a dozen 3-star treasures, indicating the Islander’s strength so formidable that even 3-star treasures didn’t catch his eye.

nThere was war equipment, numbering at least in the double digits, including fine iron crossbows, city defense ballistae, and cannons, just a few of which were enough to arm a small territory.

nThey were being auctioned in lots of ten.

nCores for recruiting military units were stacked casually in crates, and boxes of elixirs were bundled for auction.

nAt this moment, these players deeply understood what it meant to be extravagant to the extreme.

nHad the Islander truly become this powerful?

nTo rhe point where he didn’t even care about these items and decided to auction them all?

n“Ten fine iron bed crossbows, starting bid at two thousand gold coins!”

n“I’ll bid two thousand one hundred!’’ a player who had been eyeing them raised his hand and shouted.

n“I’ll bid two thousand three hundred! ” another player asserted without hesitation.

n“Three thousand gold coins!” a player dressed in tattered clothing calmly called out, drawing rhe attention of many. They couldn’t help bur mutter to themselves, “With so much money and still dressed in such ragged clothes, is this guy pretending to be poor to catch us off guard!?”

nObserving the players actively bidding at the auction, Ji Chen nodded with a sigh of admiration.

nIn fact, it proved that some players who appeared to be struggling on the surface actually had some wealth hidden away. Players who understood the value of discretion knew the essence of pretending to be weak to catch their prey off guard.

nAfter watching for a while, he grew bored.

nHe gestured, indicating that Luo Yang should manage rhe auction by himself. Afterward, he used the Illusory Mask to alter his appearance, making sure he looked distinct from his usual self and different from Mr. Zhao.

nHe made himself slightly shorter, a bit chubbier, and adopted an unremarkable appearance.

nLooking at the completely unfamiliar face in the mirror, Ji Chen nodded in satisfaction.

nHe then headed downstairs through a private passage to the street.

nThis rime, not all players came solely for rhe auction. Some were here to take advantage of rhe crowd and set up stalls to sell various items.

nOn the streets beside the auction venue, stalls lined both sides of rhe road, displaying all sorts of miscellaneous items. Players would occasionally stop to inquire about the items and their prices.

nThis scene had a distinct market vibe.

nJi Chen, with his changed appearance, seamlessly blended into the crowd, appearing as an ordinary player our for some shopping.

n“Rare snow lorus from the snowy mountains, one for three hundred, three for one thousand!”

n“Top-quality fine iron longswords, your perfect companion for assassinations on dark, windy nights.”

n“Silver scale breastplate, blue-grade quality, five gold each!!!”

n“Second-tier military recruitment camp cores for Forest Guardians, four in total, 250 gold each, buy all four for a ten percent discount!”

nVendor calls filled the air, but none of them seemed to be selling fake items. After all, players could easily verify item information using rhe system’s display, so it was clear whether the items were genuine or not.

nDeceiving the indigenous population might work, but deceiving other players would be pointless.

nJi Chen strolled along, but suddenly, he halted in his tracks and glanced toward a secluded little stall at the corner of the street.

nIn his perception, there seemed to be something peculiar there..

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