100: 160 million crystal coins

"A Golden Contract Scroll?!"

"My heavens! Am I seeing things? Is that really a Contract Scroll that has contracted a Gold-level beast? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"This kid... who exactly is he?!"

"Quick, look! What is he going to do?"

Under countless gazes of shock, greed, and fanaticism, Lin Feng calmly activated the scroll.

A brilliant golden light erupted, and a complex magic array materialized out of thin air on the somewhat open ground in front of the Exchange.

As the light receded, a colossal creature appeared before everyone's eyes!

It was nearly five meters long and almost two meters tall, its body covered in incredibly thick, grayish-brown carapace like granite, adorned with sharp edges and protruding bone spikes.

Its sturdy limbs were like stone pillars, its massive head was covered in tough head armor, and a pair of dark yellow vertical pupils coldly scanned its surroundings, hot air with the smell of sulfur spewing from its nostrils.

A heavy, wild, and oppressive Gold-level aura, like a tangible tide, burst forth!

A Gold-level Tier 3 beast—the Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard!

"Roar!!!"

A deep, intimidating roar, like muffled thunder, echoed through the underground space, shaking fine gravel and dust from the rock walls.

Some people standing close by turned pale and retreated repeatedly, struck by the violent aura; some even had their legs give out and sat directly on the ground.

The entire underground market completely erupted!

"Gold-level! It's really a Gold-level beast!"

"A Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard! My goodness, this guy with abnormal defense!"

"He... he summoned it! That Contract Scroll can actually summon a Gold-level beast!"

"This student... no, this Young Master... could he be a direct descendant of some professional family?"

"Definitely! Otherwise, how could he produce a Contract Scroll that has already contracted a Gold-level beast? To subdue and contract a beast of this level, either his family has a peak Gold-level expert, or his family assets exceed a billion!"

"Is he really a prodigal son? To actually bring out something meant for saving his life to sell! Carrying this Contract Scroll is equivalent to carrying an absolutely loyal Gold-level bodyguard!"

Horror, fear, reverence, fanaticism, disbelief... all sorts of emotions intertwined on everyone's faces.

A large vacuum instantly formed around Lin Feng, with no one daring to approach him.

Wang Yan's forehead was already covered in fine beads of sweat, and his gaze towards Lin Feng had changed from reverence to deep apprehension and a hint of undetectable fear.

To casually produce Gold-level equipment and a successfully contracted Gold-level Contract Scroll, his background and strength had completely exceeded the scope of what he could handle!

This was no longer just a big client; this was an existence he had to look up to!

"This... sir!"

Wang Yan's voice carried an unprecedented level of respect, even trembling slightly.

"This place is too simple and truly not suitable for discussion. Please, you must move to our Exchange's top-tier VIP room, where our boss will personally serve you! How does that sound?"

He spoke almost in a pleading tone.

Lin Feng calmly withdrew his gaze, and the oppressive feeling brought by the Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard's massive body also receded slightly, but the Gold-level aura still permeated the air, silently announcing its presence.

He nodded slightly towards Wang Yan.

"Lead the way. And..."

He glanced at the surrounding crowd, who were as silent as cicadas in winter and had complex expressions in their eyes. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Tell him to come quickly!"

Wang Yan, as if granted a great pardon, immediately bowed and led the way.

"Yes! Sir, please follow me!"

He personally pushed open a heavy metal door on the side of the Exchange, behind which was a clearly quieter and more private passage leading deeper inside.

Under the watchful eyes of countless complex gazes, Lin Feng, accompanied by the silent, mountain-like Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard, calmly stepped into the depths of the passage, his figure disappearing into the dim light.

Only a dead silence was left behind, which then erupted into an even more surging, incredible wave of discussion... Soon, a middle-aged man in a dark black tight-fitting suit, with a stern face and sharp, eagle-like eyes, hurried out, flanked by a receptionist and two other visibly stronger guards.

He wore an obsidian-carved, ink-dropping quill badge on his chest, and he was none other than Shi Jian, the boss behind the Black Rock Exchange.

Shi Jian's gaze was immediately drawn to the Gold-level aura of the Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard.

Both sides emitted gazes of extreme greed, as if they wanted to ride this Gold-level beast in the next moment... However, as someone who had seen many 'big scenes,' Shi Jian still tried to suppress the desire in his heart and shifted his gaze away from the Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard.

But when his gaze fell on the five Gold-level pieces of equipment on the tray, emitting an alluring glow, his heart uncooperatively skipped a beat.

Even though he was well-informed and managed one of the largest underground exchanges in Weiyang, his breathing couldn't help but hitch slightly at this moment, and an uncontrollable burning light erupted from the depths of his pupils.

A Gold-level Contract Scroll!

Five pieces of Gold-level equipment!

Such treasures appearing simultaneously in the black market were extremely rare, even in the history of the Weiyang black market!

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and put on a warm yet dignified smile, cupping his hands solemnly towards Lin Feng.

"This humble one is Shi Jian, owner of the Black Rock Exchange. I apologize for the discourtesy to our esteemed guest!"

"This place is noisy and not at all suitable for discussion. If Young Master doesn't mind, would you please move to a quiet room in my humble establishment for a detailed talk?"

"Regarding these... treasures of yours, we will certainly give you the most satisfactory answer."

His posture was very humble, evident from his address to Lin Feng, showing that he also mistook Lin Feng for a 'prodigal son' from some family.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, casually putting away the five Gold-level pieces of equipment and the Fissure Rock-Armored Lizard, leaving only the Gold-level aura slowly dissipating in the air.

Under Shi Jian's personal guidance and the guards clearing the way, the group slowly entered the interior of the Black Rock Exchange.

The interior of the Exchange was much more spacious and tidy than it appeared from the outside, but it still exuded the rugged style of the underground world.

He led Lin Feng to a quiet room located deep within the Black Rock Exchange.

The walls of the quiet room were all cast from heavy star-patterned steel, and simple energy-isolating runes were inscribed on the walls, ensuring absolute privacy.

The interior furnishings were simple and practical, with only a large metal table and a few sturdy chairs.

After they were seated, host and guest, Shi Jian did not waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point.

"Young Master, forgive my bluntness, but the five Gold-level pieces of equipment and the Contract Scroll you just produced are all extraordinary. May I ask how many Originium Coins you plan to sell them for? We are very eager to acquire this entire batch of goods!"

Lin Feng picked up the tea served by the attendant, took a sip, and frowned slightly.

"Tell me your offer."

Shi Jian's eyes gleamed, and he immediately said, "Good! Young Master is straightforward! However..."

A hint of difficulty appeared on his face.

"For the five Gold-level pieces of equipment, the preliminary estimate for a single piece is between ten and twenty million! For all five, the total price exceeds sixty million!"

"As for that Contract Scroll, we haven't handled such a treasure before, so for now, we'll value it at one hundred million Originium Coins. How does that sound?"

He paused, observing Lin Feng's expression. Seeing no impatience from the other party, he continued, "Such a huge sum of cash, it would be difficult for our Black Rock Exchange alone to raise it immediately..."

"But please rest assured, Young Master! This humble one has operated in the Weiyang underground for many years, and my reputation is well-known! As long as you are willing to give me a little time, I will immediately contact several familiar big bosses to jointly raise the funds, guaranteeing to gather the money in the shortest possible time! How does that sound?"

"How long?"

Lin Feng asked.

"Half an hour at most!"

Shi Jian guaranteed firmly. Seeing that Lin Feng did not object, Shi Jian immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to Lin Feng.

"Young Master, please rest here for a moment, enjoy your tea, and this humble one will go attend to it immediately!"

After Shi Jian finished speaking, he lightly tapped the table in front of him twice with his hand, and then a secret door opened, and a provocatively dressed woman of considerable beauty walked in.

"Take good care of Young Master."

After instructing the maid, Shi Jian walked out of the quiet room in two steps. A few breaths later, Shi Jian's voice, suppressed with excitement and speaking at an extremely fast pace, faintly came from outside the door.

"Old Ghost! Quick! Don't sleep! Black Rock! Immediately! Bring money! The more the better! Five Gold-level! ...Yes! ...What's the origin? Don't ask! Is someone who can produce this someone you can question? ...Stop wasting words! If you're not here within half an hour, don't blame me for not notifying you! ...Good!"

"Hello, God of Wealth? ...Yes, it's me! ...Mortgage? Yes! I'll accept your land and the goods in two warehouses! ...Interest? According to the old rules! ...Alright! Transfer the money to my account immediately!"

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