138: Goblins? Isn't that just a matter of money?

"When I was asking for information, didn't they say there was a whole process involving secret codes and so on? How did we just walk right in?"

Xu Shian asked the Goblin leading the way, feeling a bit curious.

The short, yellow-green-skinned creature in front of him made Xu Shian feel physically uncomfortable...

Who on earth is hiring these creatures with such strange skin colors to work?

However, discomfort is something that needs to be overcome. Could they really be uglier than Ben Boer Ba?

After seeing that abstract, ugly face so many times, didn't I get used to it?

Although Goblins have reached new heights of ugliness, one has to admit that this race is indeed a standard intelligent species.

Goblins belong to one of the myriad races of the heavens, and they have their own planes and their own players!

In essence, capturing them into the return to silence card album is the same treatment as normal players!

The dignity they are due will not be lacking in the slightest...

Unlike Ben Boer Ba, who doesn't even have an inventory system! This is also the reason why Xu Shian is unwilling to waste soul sand grains on other Murlocs.

Just as Xu Shian was lost in thought, the Goblin in front muttered with dissatisfaction.

"Time is money, my friend!"

Xu Shian was stunned when he heard this, and a thought suddenly occurred to him.

The Goblin race is quite bizarre; as long as you pay, they would even sell their own father to you...

So, why not just spend money to buy a newcomer with extremely high talent?

It doesn't matter if the level is low; just buy an NPC from an NPC...

After many twists and turns, Xu Shian finally arrived at the underground black market that sold information.

The 1.2-meter-tall man disguised as a Goblin brought Xu Shian to a counter, where a charming young woman was standing. She looked almost exactly like a human, but her ears were exceptionally long and pointed...

Although she was beautiful, there was no warmth in her cold, clear eyes.

Elf? Or a half-elf?

"What do you need to buy?"

The other party did not introduce herself, so Xu Shian didn't ask further.

He bought the things he wanted, spending one thousand gold coins...

This thousand gold was not just for buying past intelligence, but also included the next three months!

Of course, if one wanted to understand the hidden secrets of a more specific matter, that would be an extra price.

When he paid the money, the half-elf's expression immediately improved!

Not only was she all smiles, but she also proactively introduced herself as Luli...

For a moment, Xu Shian couldn't be sure!

Could this person also be a Goblin in disguise?

Was the material used for the disguise better than the one on the Goblin outside?

Having spent so much of Xu Shian's money, he naturally needed to ask a few more questions.

Since he was already here, asking a question was just a matter of convenience.

The first was about the Su Family...

This matter had caused quite a stir three years ago, and almost everyone knew about it.

Although the Su Family was not the wealthiest in Qixia, they were still among the top tier of the super-rich.

Their eldest son was robbed on a trade route that the Su Family had been using for decades, and in the end, the bandits took the money but still killed the hostage... causing a huge uproar.

The bandits were entrenched in Black Wind Stronghold on Mount Luolong, and Old Master Su was powerless to reach them.

However, as for the internal thieves from the second and third branches of the Su Family who colluded with outsiders and participated in killing the heir, he did not let a single one of them go!

For a period three years ago, the Su Family was holding funerals every single day...

Not to mention intelligence organizations, even if you grabbed a passerby who had experienced it, they could brag to you for three days and three nights!

So this piece of information was considered a free gift!

However, as an intelligence organization, they knew quite a bit more than the outside world!

The second matter was that he stated directly that he wanted to buy a talented Goblin to cultivate himself...

Preferably one with high talent, specifically in professional skills, and one who hadn't even chosen a class yet!

For a moment, Luli didn't know what Xu Shian was up to!

"Trafficking people... Ink Shadow Pavilion doesn't refuse such jobs, but as for Goblins..."

"What about Goblins?"

"The Goblin race only recognizes money, not people. Not to mention us, it is said that in the Shadow Realm, even the Lord of the Scourge has to pay to command the undead Goblins under his control! Therefore, even if you buy them, it is not a one-time transaction..."

Xu Shian: ...

He had long heard that Goblins would do anything for money; as long as the price was right, they would sell their own mother and themselves!

But he didn't expect such an outrageous example to be right there!

Buy!

No matter how high the talent is, it is useless without strength, so the price of Goblins is not expensive...

He paid a deposit of 50 gold coins and just waited to pay the balance when the goods arrived!

As for the other Gnome Race that was easier to acquire, Xu Shian did not intend to buy them from here!

Too much is as bad as too little; buying too many would definitely arouse suspicion and alertness in others...

Returning to his room, Xu Shian chatted with An Xixi about the boredom and misery of leveling up, while checking the information he bought from the black market.

This information was not a one-time thing.

Instead, he bought the news of all the changes in Yun Province for the next three months at once.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much money!

One thousand gold was enough for Xu Shian to buy a large courtyard in Qixia Town with a lake where one could go boating.

Of course, Xu Shian also planned to buy a courtyard!

After all, he would be living here in the future, so how could he not manage his home base well?

Not only did he need to buy a courtyard, but he also needed to buy more properties on the commercial street.

Being a landlord is a very good profession, very suitable for passing down through the family...

Arriving in a strange new world, Xu Shian was the first ancestor of the Xu family, and he had to leave enough foundation for his descendants.

Although according to the rules of this world, when his incompetent descendants grew old and died, he might not have changed at all!

However, there was no rush for this; it could be done before the players entered the main city and impacted the local prices!

Or, let the upcoming Goblin minion do this?

This was very hopeful; after all, for Goblins, being calculating is their racial talent.

After reading the entire document he bought, Xu Shian roughly understood the current situation.

To put it bluntly, all parties were still in a wait-and-see state to see what was going on in the Imperial Capital...

Another good point was that the entire Human Realm, both the eastern and western continents, had fallen into chaos.

Currently, everyone was minding their own business, and no one had the organizational mobilization ability to attack others...

He didn't find the information he wanted, but Xu Shian was not in a hurry.

Leveling up first is the most important thing!

Improve strength, wait for the right time!

Strength is not just his own strength; the strength of his subordinates is also very important...

Therefore, it is also quite important to cultivate a group of trusted aides and powerful subordinates in the guild.

He couldn't do everything himself in the future, could he?

Therefore, Xu Shian made two preparations. On one hand, he planned to farm the Mechanical Graveyard Dungeon whenever he had time.

He hoped to grind out the [Blueprint: unstable partner summoner] as soon as possible.

On the other hand, if he didn't succeed in a few days, he would order this blueprint from Boss Zeng at the Machinery Workshop!

He might not have it now, but as long as someone is willing to pay... could that even be a problem?

Therefore, the most important thing now is to improve his Engineering level!

[Engineering: Copper Chain]

Effect: Produce common transmission chains used on various machines!

Requirements: Copper Ingot * 3, Bolts * 5

Everything is ready, start crafting!

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