I've really underestimated them this time . Shi Feng smiled bitterly as he shook his head .
He had worried about the various empires' Guilds, yet he had completely forgotten about the various naval powers in Sea's End . The Sea God's Blessing cost a considerable number of Sea God's Temple Points . Regardless of how powerful the empires' Guilds were, it was impossible for them to afford so many Sea God's Blessings in 30 hours or so .
After all, an NPC Master Alchemist's synthesis success rate was very low . It could take anywhere from ten to a few dozen attempts to succeed once . Factoring in the time it required to synthesize fragments, any Guild would need a miracle to purchase a few hundred bottles within 30 hours, even with half a dozen NPC Master Alchemists .
Even if the empires' powers worked together, it was impossible for them to obtain more than ten thousand bottles . After all, there were only so many NPC Master Alchemists available .
The only people capable of obtaining so many Sea God's Temple Points were the local superpowers .
For Sea's End's superpowers, it was not difficult to obtain the Temple Points . They could obtain the points either through quests or trading items such as Runic Crystals . Not only could one obtain Runic Crystals through synthesis, but they could also obtain them by killing Boss-grade sea monsters in Sea's End .
"Guild Leader, should we continue to purchase the potion?" Fire Dance asked as she watched Shi Feng on the screen .
They had rushed to purchase the Sea God's Blessing in the first place to avoid competition, limiting others' access to the potion . Now that the Sea God's Temple she was in had already traded over 30,000 bottles, this would impact their ability to sell the potion for a high price .
"Of course . Why wouldn't we? At worst, we'll earn a little less profit," Shi Feng said, chuckling .
Although competition would decrease the price, they could still earn Coins at a frightening rate . Moreover, he had the Philosopher's Stone to synthesize Runic Fragments . Even if the potion sold at its minimum price, he would still make a profit .
Furthermore, he had already met his initial goal .
The Sea God's Blessing's price had surpassed his expectations . After repeated sales, he had over 60,000 Gold on hand . It was enough to deal with matters such as his Tier 2 promotion, purchasing Diamond Wood, and reconstructing Stone Forest Town . They also had nearly 140,000 bottles in the grocery store's warehouse .
Even if he sold the potion for 2 Gold per bottle, he would have more than enough money to construct his city .
"Understood . " After giving the matter some thought, Fire Dance understood Shi Feng's reasoning . She also felt that she had been a little too greedy .
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Stormwind Town:
After returning to the grocery store, Shi Feng discovered that the crowd around the Shop had disappeared . Now, there were only a few dozen people around . Every one of these players radiated an imposing aura, their very postures threatening anyone who dared to approach .
Just as Shi Feng neared the Shop, a robust, middle-aged man called out to him, "Friend, are you trying to sell off your Runic Fragments?"
Shi Feng nodded, pretending to be just another adventurer trying to make some Gold .
"I'd advise you to go elsewhere, then . The House of Seas has quarantined this grocery store . Anyone who enters the Shop will be declared an enemy of the House of Seas . It isn't worth provoking them for a few dozen Silver," the robust man explained . "A few players had tried to go in, but the House's members had used a Tier 2 Magic Scroll and killed them as soon as they left the Shop . Not only had the players lost a piece of equipment, but they've also become targets for the House of Seas . The player from the organization that used the Scroll is only Level 30 . He's not worried about the NPC guards killing him or losing a few levels in jail . "
"How tyrannic!" Hearing the middle-aged man's warning, Shi Feng glanced at the 20-man team standing in front of the Shop and indeed, there were five Level 30 players among them . These Level 30 players, in particular, wore ordinary equipment . As for the other team members, they were either Level 42 or Level 43 players equipped with Level 40 Fine-Gold Equipment . A few of them even wore two or three pieces of Level 40 Dark-Gold Equipment .
It was clear that these expert players were here to scare off ordinary and elite players . If an ordinary expert disregarded the warning, these House of Seas members would finish them off with a Tier 2 Magic Scroll . With this, the House of Seas had successfully bared Stormwind Town's players from selling their Runic Fragments to the grocery store .
As long as players stopped selling their Runic Fragments, Shi Feng would lose his source of Runic Crystals .
Although he could travel around cities to purchase Runic Fragments himself, his acquisition rate would be many times slower .
"The House of Seas has always been tyrannical . There are only a few powers in Sea's End capable of competing with them . If independent players like us provoke them, we won't survive in Sea's End," the middle-aged man said, sighing . "The House of Seas is searching madly for the shopkeeper . They've announced that the shopkeeper will have to operate under their management if they wish to continue in Sea's End . I feel bad for the guy . Just by opening a Shop, he earned the ire of the House of—
"Huh?! You're going in?! Don't be stupid! Several people have already tried and failed!" The middle-aged man suddenly noticed Shi Feng approach the grocery store . "If they target you, your life here will be over!"
"Target?" Shi Feng chuckled . "They've wanted me for a while now . "
"You're already a target?" the middle-aged man suddenly realized a possibility . His eyes widening, he stammered, "Could you be…the person they are…"
"That's right . I'm the player you 'feel bad for,'" Shi Feng nodded, grinning . He then continued towards the Shop, leaving the middle-aged man behind .
"Has he lost his mind?" the middle-aged man muttered, stunned .
The House of Seas had searched frantically for the grocery store's shopkeeper, yet this shopkeeper decided to reveal himself…
It wasn't long before Shi Feng reached the Shop's entrance . Immediately, several House of Seas members blocked Shi Feng's path .
"Brat, this store under the House of Seas' control! Get lost!" a Level 43 Shield Warrior shouted .
"What if I don't?" Shi Feng asked, smirking .
"Kid, do you want to die?! You dare to challenge the House of Seas' authority?!" the Shield Warrior bellowed . He then turned to the several Level 30 players beside him, ordering, "Kill this kid! I want to see who would dare approach this Shop after watching this one die!"
A Level 30 Cursemancer revealed a Tier 2 Magic Scroll and began to activate it . Immediately, a black magic array appeared behind the Cursemancer . Twenty pitch-black blades then surfaced from the array and shot at Shi Feng .
Although a Tier 2 Magic Scroll was ineffective against Great Lords of the same level, it could kill current players, who had yet to reach Tier 2, instantly . Unless the target used an Invulnerability Skill of some sort, there was no escaping death .
Boom… Boom… Boom…
When the pitch-black blades collided with their target, the resulting impact threw dust and dirt into the air for several yards . The players wandering about the business district were stunned .
"What a fool . " The Level 43 Shield Warrior wore a contemptuous expression as he watched the cloud of dust and dirt .
However, as soon as the Shield Warrior finished speaking, a familiar voice reached his ears .
"Are you sure about that?"
The Shield Warrior spun towards the voice's source .
Before anyone had realized it, Shi Feng had moved behind the Level 30 Cursemancer . His blue longsword, which emitted arcs of electricity, protruded through the Cursemancer's heart . Although the Cursemancer tried to speak, his HP had already fallen to zero . His head rolled to the side as his body collapsed to the ground . A pair of Level 30 Bronze boots dropped beside his corpse .
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