This Wizard is So Unscientific!-Chapter 170 - Transcendent Exchange Meeting_1
Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Transcendent Exchange Meeting!_1
Chapter 170 -170: Transcendent Exchange Meeting!_1
Unknowingly, half an hour had already passed.
During that time, some Transcendents had come to inquire about the Second-Rank Fine Materials at Tuck’s stall.
But after asking the price, every single one of them shook their head.
As for this, Tuck didn’t really care.
After all, Tuck was selling top-quality fine materials.
Ordinary Transcendents simply couldn’t see what set these top-quality fine materials apart from the ordinary tempered fine materials.
Before long, in front of Tuck, a Transcendent wearing a mask, with a perfectly hidden and retracted Sequence, stopped.
“My friend, the Second-Rank Fine Materials I bought from you last time were quite good,”
“Do you have any Third-Rank Fine Materials here?”
The voice of the masked Transcendent was slightly hoarse, clearly also altered.
Tuck silently scrutinized the masked Transcendent standing before him.
Last time, this mysterious masked Transcendent had indeed purchased several Second-Rank materials.
Seemingly having tasted the sweetness of Tuck’s materials, this time he actually wanted to purchase some Third-Rank Fine Materials.
For those Transcendents with the strength and Talent wanting to advance to Second Rank, or even Third Rank,
they usually opt for a 1+2 formula.
That is, choosing the main material from Leader-Level Materials, with two auxiliary materials from Elite materials.
In this way, not only is the danger level not so high, but also the strength after advancement is assured.
If one’s Talent is somewhat higher, their strength somewhat stronger,
they could completely choose a 2+1 formula.
That would be two Leader-Level materials plus one piece of Elite material.
For someone like Tuck, using three Leader-Level materials to advance,
there was no doubt that it was an approach only taken by geniuses among geniuses, by the cream of the crop.
Soul strength, physical strength, Origin Energy strength—all had ample assurance.
Tuck could easily overpower Transcendents a rank higher than himself.
These foundational materials played an irreplaceable role.
But for the vast majority of those with both strength and financial resources,
the 1+2 method of advancement was common.
A piece of high-quality Elite material was also indispensable.
“Third-Rank Fine Materials, I do have them, but… they’re a bit expensive,”
“How much?” the masked Transcendent inquired.
“Starting at 1500 Magic Gold,” Tuck’s voice carried the distinctive reverberation of the Shadow Dimension.
This price clearly caused the masked Transcendent to stiffen slightly.
Clearly, it was a somewhat astonishing amount.
Ordinarily, even lesser Third-Rank Fine Materials would only be around three to five hundred Magic Gold, and that was already not cheap.
This 1500 Magic Gold was almost touching the tail end of a third or even half the price of “Leader-Level” materials for the Third Rank.
Many powerful Transcendents would drain their entire stash on one attempt to advance to Leader Level—it wasn’t an exaggeration at all.
“Do you have any top-level Elite Souls as material?” the man asked after a moment’s hesitation.
“A 38 Level Crystalized Elite Soul from the Northern Ice Wastes Centaur.”
“A 37 Level Crystalized Elite Soul from the Wailing Merfolk of the Sea.”
“And, a 38 Level Crystalized Elite Soul from the Star Meteorite Region’s Sky Griffon.”
“The prices are around 1800 Magic Gold each, but for that 37 Level one, I can give you a discount of 50 Magic Gold.”
Since Tuck sold Fine Materials,
he naturally bought materials of top quality from Transcendents of the same rank.
Material Level, Transcendent Characteristics, the quality of the materials, and so on—Tuck would select carefully.
“May I see them?”
It was only then that the man asked.
“Sure,”
Tuck fumbled in his Transcendent bracelet for a moment and took out the 38 Level Crystalized Elite Soul from the Northern Ice Wastes Centaur.
Upon receiving this 38 Level Crystalized Elite Soul,
the Transcendent carefully examined it.
He himself was well-versed in many material refining techniques and processes, and he was even a First Rank Alchemist.
When he took a closer look at this 38 Level Crystalized Elite Soul,
it made the man feel much more at peace.
It contained absolutely no detectable negative attributes, harmful components, or any sort of impurity.
The parts that weren’t visible would require certain special methods for testing and verification, such as spiritual sensitivity, frequency matching, special visual traits, and so on.
However, after using all sorts of techniques for repeated verification, the man sensed nothing out of the ordinary.
Which meant that this Fine Material was very close to the theoretically [Harmless] material.
Upon consumption, there would be no danger, and as long as one’s foundation was sufficient, advancement would be achieved smoothly.
Previously, his sister had used the materials he bought to advance, and she had explained the wonder of these materials to him.
After returning the material to Tuck, the masked man then looked at Tuck and asked,
“Can I reserve this material for now? I don’t have enough Magic Gold on me.”
“No problem,” Tuck nodded silently.
Buying materials at such a steep premium—those were big customers, and naturally, they could be given some preferential treatment.
“I appear in the Star Track Market during those few days of the Ashen Cycle transition.”
Tuck roughly set the time for his visits to the Black Market.
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But he only gave a rough range, not a specific date.
“Then, do you handle the refining of Leader-Level materials?” Seeing that Tuck was different from those quirky refiners, seemingly amiable, the masked man inquired further.
Upon hearing this, Tuck’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Many Transcendents who acquired potent Leader-Level materials would definitely not sell them off lightly.
The suitable ones will be kept for personal use, while the unsuitable ones will be kept for barter.
But no matter what, unless these Leader-Level Materials are used to make weapons—
one must find an Alchemist, a Forgemaster, or a Refiner type of Transcendent to refine the materials.
Refining Leader-Level Materials carries a relatively high risk.
Even an Alchemy Expert like Barkin would not lightly undertake such materials.
Even if they did take them on, they wouldn’t forge them in depth.
After removing the visible impurities, they wouldn’t touch the deeper impurities at all.
If they were to spoil such materials,
losing money would be the least of their troubles.
Worse yet, it could cost them their lives.
After all, could an ordinary person possess Leader-Level Materials?
As Tuck, who planned to make money by using the means of a Refiner, naturally wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.
“It all depends on the quality of the Leader Materials,”
Tuck said slowly and methodically.
“I don’t take on anything above Fourth Rank, only Fourth Rank and below.”
“And the degree of the tempering affects the price as well.”
“Ordinary refining costs a 10% fee, in-depth refining 20%, and perfect refining 40%.”
Tuck’s words immediately brought a hint of joy to the man in the mask.
Generally, Forgemasters and Refiners have two kinds of refining for Leader-Level Materials: ordinary and in-depth.
But the Refiner before him possesses the astonishing ability of “perfect refining.”
Even in a place like St. Land famous for its alchemy, he had only heard of it but never actually encountered it.
This was an extremely rare opportunity.
After asking some more questions and arranging a rough time for their next meeting with Tuck,
the masked man left with satisfaction.
Tuck too pondered for a moment and then retracted his gaze.
His identity as a Refiner could perfectly appear in Shadow State.
Moreover, Tuck had two Shadow Rune Staffs.
One ordinary Shadow Rune Staff.
And one First-Ring State Shadow Rune Staff.
Switching between different Shadow States could also better conceal Tuck’s own identity.
All in all, in this Underground Black Market, Tuck was not at all worried about his identity being revealed.
All he needed to do was pay attention to his own safety.
Maintaining his Shadow State, Tuck silently guarded his stall.
At the same time, Tuck was also silently contemplating the Shadow Rune Mysticism.
After all, he was idle just sitting here anyway.
Compared to Transcendents like Hilor and Blanc, who possessed top-notch A Grade Transcendent Talents,
they required a very safe and quiet environment to possibly touch upon the essence of the arcane.
As for Tuck, perceiving the Rune Mystery was as simple and relaxed as sitting here.
After remaining in Shadow State for a long time,
Tuck’s eye corners eerily twisted as the dimensions began to warp, with color quickly being drained away.
The world faintly felt as if it were freezing over.
Tuck slowly fell into the Shadow Realm.
Even within the Shadow Dimension, numerous Shadow Creatures began to gather around Tuck.
They sensed a lifeform’s shadow was about to plummet, a rare moment for them to enjoy a feast.
Protracted use of Shadow power would eventually lead to one’s burial by the Shadow.
That was the price!
Just when many Shadow Creatures thought they were about to enjoy a delicious dinner,
a Demon Wolf Leader with a massive size and a ferocious temperament suddenly charged out of nowhere.
The Demon Wolf Leader, gobbling them up one by one—one in each bite.
It devoured these First and Second Rank Shadow Creatures who wanted to enjoy a lavish dinner.
Indeed, it was a rich dinner; they themselves were the dinner being consumed.
In just a short time, the Shadow Demon Wolf Leader had eaten most of the gathering Shadow Creatures.
Then, in the Shadow Dimension, the Flame Wolf Leader whimpered twice at Tuck before quickly departing.
As the fall into Shadow came to an end,
Tuck’s perception also gradually withdrew from the Shadow Dimension.
The perception returned to normal, and the world at the corners of his eyes was no longer twisted, as colorful as ever.
With the Shadow Flame Demon Wolf Leader from the Shadow Dimension, those minor negative consequences didn’t require Tuck to deal with himself.
The Shadow Demon Wolf would help clean up after Tuck thoroughly.
And this was the third time.
Just then—
“Dong… Dong… Dong…”
Within the Spirit Realm Layer, the soul clock sounded.
Ordinary Transcendents naturally could not hear it.
At least Intermediate Transcendents, or those powerful Transcendents with a Spirit World Walk Talent, could hear it.
As the clock of the Spirit Realm Layer sounded,
the “Transcendent Gathering” in the Star Track Market of the Underground City’s “Spirit Realm Layer” began.
Just the entrance to the Spirit Realm Layer alone excluded many Transcendents.
In this Underground Black Market, the “Transcendent Gathering” at the Star Track Market was of a pretty high caliber.
Tuck got up to close his stall and headed towards the venue of the meeting in the Spirit Realm Layer.
