Chapter 607: Chapter 451: How Much Do You Think This Card Is Worth?_2

On their side, they always maintained a 3+1 configuration, but when combined, it was 6+2.

So far, the largest number of beast card battles encountered was 6+2 VS 6+2.

At that time, they were surrounded by a pack of wild wolves with insect-like antennae, battling non-stop several rounds of 6+2 VS 6+2 before finally breaking through.

They also encountered a giant bear with crocodile scale armor and a crocodile tail, a very tanky card with an estimated life value of over 500 points.

However, once it was killed and transformed into a card they could use, it was only a 12-point card with just 100 life points.

This means that the beast entity cards in beast battles differ from the cards they turn into after dying.

Within these differences, the illustration book plays a significant role.

Upon unlocking an illustration of a beast, encountering the same species thereafter allows for immediate viewing of its complete information in battle.

Overall, the journey was not dangerous for both of them.

Though exhausted, they arrived successfully at the gathering place.

Unlike the previous rudimentary place, this one was indeed a town with a name.

Lanlan Town.

"I heard the metaverse has just recently opened, so the crafting technology is still rather primitive."

"No idea which tech tree we’ll follow in the future, might create cars or teleportation arrays, then we wouldn’t have to travel long distances."

Sitting on a stone bench by the roadside, You Xinqing tiredly massaged his legs.

"The scale here is indeed better than the small town."

Li Pu scrutinized the surroundings.

The indigenous people here are of various bizarre forms, all unseen intelligent creatures.

Of course, there are those who appear entirely human on the surface, though they probably aren’t from Blue Star.

The gathering place’s construction is already showing initial success, not only the noticeable large crowds but several buildings over three stories high, with electricity and water.

"Let’s act separately from here on."

You Xinqing stood first, and the two began acting independently.

"Just going with the mood, really."

Seeing the other leave, Li Pu also started to wander.

After only a few steps, he suddenly heard a cheer.

"Hahaha! Got good stuff! I got good stuff!"

A bizarre creature with an octopus-like head rushed out of a building, excitedly holding a card, while those around cast envious gazes.

"Good stuff?"

Li Pu saw the glow from the other’s card and roughly estimated it should be a top-tier B-level or barely A-level card.

After examining the building closely, he discovered it was a shop.

The shop occupies quite a large area, with many people going in and out.

Some enter full of hope, others leave disappointed.

Unlike other buildings, this shop has a large cubic card-shaped billboard on top.

Written on the store’s sign are four large characters: [Cards for Sale]

"Let’s take a look inside."

He raised an eyebrow and stepped inside.

"Welcome, sir, is there anything you need?"

Upon entering, a female clerk in business attire greeted him.

Apart from small yellow horns and pink hair on her head, she showed no visible difference from humans.

"Over there is..."

Li Pu responded while taking in the view.

A number of customers crowded at a bustling spot in the hall.

Other areas displayed various cards in glass cases.

"Sir, you’ve probably not been in this metaverse for long, only newcomers have such questions."

The clerk covered her mouth and chuckled before explaining.

"Their behavior is commonly known as card merging."

"It’s essentially using two cards to synthesize one card."

"This technology was granted to us by the gods after arriving in the new world."

"An addictive technology."

During the explanation, she showed a longing expression.

"Hmm?"

Li Pu froze upon hearing this.

Two cards merging into one card, isn’t that just his [Card Crafting]?

If people here knew, wouldn’t they treat him as a god?

"Whatever, let’s look at the products first."

Understanding the true meaning of card merging, he lost interest for now.

Approaching the counter, he began browsing cards one by one.

A gold-edged glass cabinet caught Li Pu’s attention.

[Whoa whoa~!]

As he neared, a projection popped up from the only card inside the cabinet.

It was a ghostly figure shrouded in white cloth, large in stature, with the cloth wrapped to form a burly shape.

"Nice, this card."

Impressed after viewing the card face, Li Pu exclaimed.

Unexpectedly, the shop has an A-level card for sale.

Moreover, it’s of excellent quality, though not what he needs, nothing compelling.

But it seems even Li Fan’s shop doesn’t have non-fusion cards of comparable quality.

He glanced at the price tag, displaying 80,000 Cubic Coins.

His concept of Cubic Coins was unclear.

"Cubic Coin is the common currency in this world."

Luckily, the clerk kindly explained just then.

"They’re crystals that provide energy."

Upon hearing this, Li Pu thought, isn’t that just Crystal Coin with a name change?

Such laziness.

"The source of Cubic Coins is various cards."

"By dissecting cards, completing draw card tasks, or directly selling cards to our shop, you can obtain them."

This seemed different from Crystal Coin.

Li Pu wasn’t familiar with card dissection and draw card tasks.

But right now, he had cards to sell.

"How much can this card sell for?"

With that, he pulled out a card.

Specifically, it was the [Wild Horned Pig] card he hunted earlier.

"This card... can only be sold for 1 Cubic Coin."

The clerk smiled politely but clearly.

"It’s a C-level card after all, so cheap?"

Li Pu was somewhat surprised.

Does that mean 80,000 [Wild Horned Pig]s are needed to exchange for that A-level ghost card?

Too cheap, indeed.

Seems like exterminating all surrounding horned pigs wouldn’t suffice.

"Yes, because horned pigs are so common, they can be found everywhere in the wilderness nearby."

"And they hold little combat value, so the shop takes them for disassembly."

"After some handling fees, this is the price."

"Actually, we don’t make much from harvesting such cards."

The clerk patiently explained.

"Though we encourage selling cards brought from the outside world."

"Essentially, external cards are all limited editions here."

"Prices come with additional subsidies."

She further suggested.

This mainly targets indigenous people.

Once rooted here, most lose the ability to return.

Hence, the cards from outside are limited editions.

"If that’s the case..."

Li Pu thought if he could conduct dimensional trade using his tester status, how profitable would that be?

Cards from here returning to Blue Star also count as limited editions, right?

Is it a tester’s privilege, or a sort of bug?

Whatever it is, grab some Cubic Coins first for peace of mind.

"Then how much can this card sell for?"

He flipped his wrist and pulled out another card.

Not just any Blue Star card.

But one he synthesized on a whim, a C-level card.

Frankly, it was just a failed experiment.

Wanting to see if a C-level card could sell higher than the [Wild Horned Pig].

[Bubble~]

A faint, dark light cluster emerged from the card face.

The fringe of the cluster emitted irregular, jagged rays, its texture alternated between semi-transparent and dense black ink.

This form was uncommon, honestly.

But the aura on appearance was ordinary, nothing special.

Therefore the clerk initially paid no heed, but upon seeing Li Pu reveal the card face...

"Sir, this card!"

She immediately covered her mouth!

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