Terrible acting!

Upon hearing the name "Lionheart Society," the surrounding players all instinctively took a step back.

The Lionheart Society was an extremely famous guild in Myriad Beast City.

Its members were primarily players of the Golden Lion Race, and their overall strength was very formidable; moreover, it was said that the leader of the Lionheart Society had a close relationship with a certain big shot in the upper echelons of Myriad Beast City.

Therefore, few people dared to provoke them.

"Hiss... even the people from the Lionheart Society are here."

"This stall owner is unlucky to have been targeted by them."

"What a waste of those three Epic-grade pieces of equipment!"

"If the stall owner agrees to sell, it might be fine, but if he doesn't, given the Lionheart Society's way of doing things, he probably won't be able to get by in Myriad Beast City anymore."

Low whispers rose from the crowd.

The lion-man player leading the Lionheart Society group let out a dark smile upon hearing this: "Kid, I don't have much patience. I'll give you ten seconds to consider."

"Ten..."

"Nine..."

"..."

His voice wasn't loud, but his words carried a strange sense of pressure.

If it were anyone else, they might have already chosen to compromise under the pressure of the Lionheart Society.

But Chen Ming only looked up and glanced at him indifferently, as if looking at a clown.

"Kid, what's with that look..."

The lion-man player noticed Chen Ming's gaze and instantly flew into a rage, but just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

"Tsk tsk, the Lionheart Society is as overbearing as ever."

A well-dressed young man stepped out from the crowd.

The young man had a handsome face and a smile on his lips, giving off a refreshing feeling that naturally instilled a sense of goodwill.

"Brother, let me introduce myself. I am the Vice Leader of the Royal Guild."

The young man walked up to Chen Ming and introduced himself politely.

The Royal Guild was also a somewhat famous guild in Myriad Beast City; its leader, [Royal Knight], was said to be a Tier 4 powerhouse.

The Royal Guild and the Lionheart Society were famously at odds in Myriad Beast City.

"Brother, I'll buy these three Epic-grade items for ten million gold coins."

"Don't worry about the Lionheart Society; I'll handle them for you."

The young man spoke to Chen Ming.

"Sol, you are provoking our Lionheart Society!"

The lion-man player stared at Chen Ming with an angry gaze.

Seeing this, someone from the crowd whispered to Chen Ming: "Brother, take the chance and sell the equipment quickly. Ten million gold coins is still ten million. Don't end up in a mess later."

As soon as he finished, someone else chimed in: "This brother is right. If you don't sell now, when the Lionheart Society's main force arrives, you probably won't get a single cent for that equipment."

Listening to their words, Chen Ming's expression remained unchanged, calmly watching everything unfold.

Seeing this, several people nearby frowned and were about to continue their persuasion.

But just then, a booming voice rang out from the crowd.

"Haven't you all acted enough?"

A brawny middle-aged man wearing golden armor walked in from the crowd.

He was extremely well-built, a full two heads taller than an average person, with muscles as hard as rock.

[Xiongcheng - God King.]

The lion-man leading the Lionheart Society frowned and was about to turn around to curse, but was stopped by Sol's hand.

"Huang Shi, we've been seen through. The alliance is over. Farewell!"

Sol turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

"We were almost successful! How dare you ruin my plans!"

Huang Shi looked at [Xiongcheng - God King] with an angry expression.

[Xiongcheng - God King] curled his lip and sneered disdainfully: "Clumsy acting. You were seen through long ago, yet you're still performing. Look at the stall owner's expression."

Huang Shi turned to look at Chen Ming.

Chen Ming looked completely indifferent, his gaze toward him like he was looking at a clown.

In fact, Chen Ming had noticed something was wrong with him and Sol from the very beginning.

The two seemed to be in opposition, but the price Sol offered was simply a joke.

Ten million gold coins for three Epic-grade items?

It was nothing more than an attempt to take advantage of the situation.

The key was that Huang Shi was actively cooperating with his performance; this coordination was too clumsy. Anyone who wasn't a fool could see the flaws.

Moreover, the "passersby" who were advising Chen Ming were being far too guiding.

Any normal player, when encountering a clash between two major guilds, would typically back away and not interfere; even if they saw through it, they wouldn't speak up.

After all, offending a large guild for the sake of a stranger is not a wise choice.

Yet these few people were enthusiastically offering advice.

With a bit of thought, it was obvious they were shills.

Their purpose was simple: to force Chen Ming to sell the three Epic-grade items as a bundle for ten million, then split the spoils in secret later.

It could be described as a seamless deception.

"One price: thirty million gold coins. I'll take these three Epic-grade items. Whether you sell or not is up to you."

Huang Shi looked at Chen Ming with a dark expression; since the facade had been torn down, he stopped pretending.

He had already had someone secretly investigate Chen Ming just now.

A new player who had just entered the main city district, with no strength and no background.

Chen Ming looked up and glanced at Huang Shi indifferently: "Deathmatch Duel? Do you accept?"

Deathmatch Duel was a special mode in the Duel Arena.

In this battle, the two sides would not only determine who was superior but also decide life and death.

The losing side would be obliterated on the spot, and all items on their person would go to the winner.

"You..."

Seeing Chen Ming's calm demeanor, Huang Shi felt a sense of trepidation.

To dare to actively propose a Deathmatch Duel, the opponent must have some level of confidence.

"Fine china doesn't clash with clay pots. You're tough, I'll remember you."

Huang Shi left a parting threat and led his people away.

Chen Ming turned his gaze toward [Xiongcheng - God King].

He knew that the real buyer for these three Epic-grade items had arrived.

"I know a tavern that's not bad. Shall we talk?"

"Sure!"

"..."

There were still two hours before the world event [Plague of the Undead] began.

Inside a luxurious tavern.

Chen Ming and [Xiongcheng - God King] sat opposite each other.

"Try this, a special dwarf-concocted spirit."

[Xiongcheng - God King] smiled and pushed a glass of golden liquid toward Chen Ming.

[Dwarf Special - Golden Spirits]

[Quality: silver grade.]

[Effect: After consumption, Strength attribute permanently +5 points. Only effective for players below Tier 2, and only for the first cup.]

[Description: High alcohol content, beware of losing control!]

"..."

Just this one cup of wine was worth over 5,000 gold coins.

Chen Ming took it and downed it in one gulp.

Seeing this, [Xiongcheng - God King] got straight to the point: "One hundred million gold coins. I'll take all three Epic-grade items."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming stood up, prepared to leave.

The market price for Epic-grade equipment was usually between 50 million and 300 million.

"Wait, I'll make up for the remaining difference with this item."

[Xiongcheng - God King] smiled and displayed two items before Chen Ming.

Chen Ming paused and looked at the item with some surprise.

[caesars kings cloak]

[Quality: Epic-grade.]

[Level: 25.]

[Durability: 7500/7500 points.]

[physical defense: +100 points.]

[magic defense: +100 points.]

[Maximum HP: +30,000 points.]

[Special Effect 1: 5% chance to be immune to the next instance of damage.]

[Special Effect 2: Blocks all inspection of oneself.]

[Special Effect 3: Anti-Stealth: Active effect. When activated, can lock onto all stealthed targets within a 500-meter radius.]

[Description: A kingly windcoat worn by Emperor Caesar in his youth.]