The Bull Man Tribe had spent every last coin they had, leaving the guild warehouse completely empty. The members suffered heavy losses. Being chased and hunted every time they went out was absolutely no fun. The money they earned from grinding monsters was mostly lost, and their levels couldn’t rise.
This was truly a torment for them. Some people couldn’t endure it anymore and left the Bull Man Tribe. Although they were willing to stay, they didn’t have particularly deep feelings for the guild. During the battles between Warblade Bloodthirsty and the Bull Man Tribe, they had little confidence in the Bull Man Tribe, believing it would collapse, so they simply quit. In this high-intensity conflict, the phenomenon of quitting the guild was beginning to spread. Five or six thousand members had left the Bull Man Tribe, causing its numbers to drop instead of rise, now only slightly over 60,000, and still decreasing.
Guo Huai discussed this matter with Nie Yan, who replied, “Let them go. The Bull Man Tribe can’t rely on them to develop. This is actually a chance to eliminate the inferior and retain the best. Once they leave, those remaining are the tested and loyal members. We’ll increase their benefits and continue recruiting new members.”
“The issue is how we can weather this crisis. The guild’s coffers are completely drained. We’ve truly reached our limit,” Guo Huai said with a furrowed brow. The situation had spiraled beyond their expectations. An increasing number of players had joined the gold-farming frenzy, turning both the Bull Man Tribe and Warblade Bloodthirsty into targets of collective attacks. There was no helping it—after all, which other guilds were offering such extravagant bounties? As more players participated, daily expenses kept ballooning. Guo Huai had initially estimated they could hold out for at least ten days, but unexpectedly, they couldn’t even make it past five.
Having managed the Bull Man Tribe for so long, he had grown deeply attached to it. At one point, he even dipped into his personal savings to secretly purchase gold. He genuinely couldn’t bear to see the Bull Man Tribe—built through relentless effort—crumble into ruin.
Nie Yan smiled and said, “Leave this matter to me. Don’t worry. I have 50,000 gold here. Take it for now.”
“50,000 gold can only last half a day, maybe even less,” Guo Huai replied, having experienced this deeply.
“I just returned from the underground and brought back some equipment. Selling them will bring in money,” Nie Yan said. When he returned, his backpacks were completely filled, even holding some equipment in his hands. As Duo Duo once said, selling them all would make him rich.
“That’s good then. Let’s manage with that for now,” Guo Huai said, thinking that Nie Yan looked so confident, he must be able to get at least 100,000 or more gold. With 100,000 gold, they could at least manage for one or two days.
Warblade Bloodthirsty was also struggling hard. Perhaps this 100,000 gold could be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back, and they still had a chance to win.
Guo Huai couldn’t have imagined that the equipment Nie Yan brought back wasn’t worth 100,000 gold, but a million!
If Nie Yan had collected equipment himself underground, getting a few or even dozens of items to bring back to the surface, earning several ten thousand or even a hundred thousand gold would have been the limit. But the equipment in his backpacks was gathered by Duo Duo mobilizing the entire Angel’s Fall guild. Five full backpacks, all filled with top-tier items!
Nie Yan was chatting with Guo Huai and others when players like Indestructible Bad Guy, Brilliant Blade Light, and Summer Insect Whispering Ice entered one after another. Seeing Nie Yan, they all showed excited expressions.
“Boss, we heard you were back and immediately rushed back.”
Seeing their enthusiastic faces, Nie Yan felt slightly moved. He looked at Indestructible Bad Guy beside him. Indestructible Bad Guy was wearing a set of level 40 gear and was only level 43.
Nie Yan patted Indestructible Bad Guy’s shoulder and laughed, “How come you’re doing so badly?”
“I got surrounded while leveling outside and lost all my gear. I haven’t had the chance to replace it yet,” Indestructible Bad Guy awkwardly replied with a smile.
Hearing Indestructible Bad Guy’s words, Nie Yan was slightly taken aback. He understood the reason. Now that the guild’s treasury was empty, players like Indestructible Bad Guy, who had lost all their gear, naturally couldn’t get replacements. Without proper gear, their levels couldn’t rise. Indestructible Bad Guy had dropped back to level 43, probably having died several times.
“Boss, don’t listen to him. Who told him to be so careless? After getting surrounded, he just had to fight recklessly. With so many people attacking, it’s no wonder he died,” Summer Insect Whispering Ice said angrily.
These brothers had all experienced various gear issues, and their levels couldn’t rise either. The only one without any problems was Tang Yao, who had obtained a few special items and started solo training in high-level areas, so he hadn’t been blocked.
“Boss, now that you’re back, we feel reassured. Warblade Bloodthirsty also has people quitting every day. I don’t believe they can outlast us Bull Man Tribe,” Indestructible Bad Guy remained optimistic.
Nie Yan looked around at the group, feeling a bit moved. He had already checked the Bull Man Tribe’s records. Some members who had signed agreements had also left. Since the Bull Man Tribe couldn’t pay them the agreed compensation, they weren’t considered in breach, so many had left. Those who remained during this difficult time were the most loyal brothers of the Bull Man Tribe! Their loyalty to the guild was unquestionable!
Nie Yan loudly said, “Don’t worry. The financial issue will be resolved soon. The Bull Man Tribe will always be the Bull Man Tribe. We will never lose! Even if Warblade Bloodthirsty is even richer, we’ll still bring them down!”
“Boss, with those words from you, we all feel confident again.”
Everyone became full of confidence. Nie Yan must have a solution, otherwise he wouldn’t say such things. Their previous unease completely disappeared. Although they were loyal to the Bull Man Tribe, they had also felt a bit uneasy. These past few days were the most difficult for the Bull Man Tribe. Even they, part of the core group, had worried the Bull Man Tribe might collapse, let alone the regular members!
Nie Yan looked around and saw players like Smoke Water Shade nearby. They exchanged smiles, knowing they had chosen to stay and weather the storm with the Bull Man Tribe. At this moment, no more words from Nie Yan were needed. Between men, often no words are necessary.
“Guo Huai, Smoke Water Shade, you two organize the Bull Man Tribe’s accounts and calculate each person’s losses,” Nie Yan said, looking at Guo Huai and Smoke Water Shade.
“Okay,” Guo Huai replied.
Nie Yan turned to Indestructible Bad Guy and others, saying, “You all go level for now. I’ll contact you when there’s something.”
The guild members gradually left. Nie Yan started focusing on his own tasks. He went to a store and bought a large cloak to avoid being recognized. He prepared to go to various auction houses to sell his equipment. First, he went to the Carol City Center Auction House, placing three pieces of equipment with +10 or higher Dark Vision into the auction. The starting bid was set at 2,000 gold.
Equipment with +10 or higher Dark Vision was considered high-end. Although not many players could afford it, there were certainly enough who could. Some wealthy players had one or two hundred thousand gold at their disposal. Some were real-money players who frequently invested large amounts of credit points to buy gold, while others were skilled players with ample funds. When they encountered such rare equipment with Dark Vision, they naturally wanted to purchase a piece or two.
More importantly, with the ongoing conflict between the Bull Man Tribe and Warblade Bloodthirsty, many players had profited handsomely. Some players had even killed over a thousand others, naturally using their earnings to buy equipment and enhance their strength. Equipment with Dark Vision was undoubtedly very practical.
As soon as Nie Yan’s three pieces of equipment were listed, they caused a sensation, sparking fierce competition among players. Equipment with +10 or higher Dark Vision was rarely seen; most equipment only had one or two points of Dark Vision, which was already considered good.
When players purchased equipment with Dark Vision, they usually didn’t wear it while leveling. They kept it in their backpacks and only equipped it when entering dark caves, significantly increasing their safety. A piece of equipment with +10 Dark Vision was equivalent to many others.
Now, encountering three pieces of +10 or higher Dark Vision equipment was a rare opportunity, so they naturally went crazy.
Players began bidding on the three pieces of equipment, each increment being 5 gold, and prices rapidly climbed.
Many players flooded into the Carol City Center Auction House, all coming for the Dark Vision equipment.
“I heard the Carol City Center Auction House has equipment with +10 or higher Dark Vision for sale.”
“+10 Dark Vision, I wonder where it came from.”
This information spread rapidly on the streets, creating an advertising effect far beyond Nie Yan’s imagination.
The Carol City Center Auction House was packed with people. The first piece of +10 Dark Vision equipment was auctioned for over 3,000 gold, a sky-high price. After five minutes with no further bids, it was sold. The other two pieces with +10 Dark Vision were sold for 2,300 and 2,200 gold respectively, making the transactions extremely hot.
After the three pieces of Dark Vision equipment were sold, everyone felt a bit disappointed and unfulfilled. Just as they were preparing to leave, three more pieces of Dark Vision equipment were listed, causing the entire venue to erupt in excitement. Each of these pieces was also +10 or higher Dark Vision. Was +10 or higher Dark Vision equipment as common as cabbage?
“What the hell, who’s selling? How come there are so many Dark Vision pieces?”
They looked around the packed auction house. In such a crowd, who could identify the seller of the Dark Vision equipment?
The frenzy hadn’t ended yet. The demand for Dark Vision equipment wasn’t fully satisfied, so the competition continued, though the bidding had clearly slowed down. They were worried that the player selling the Dark Vision equipment might still have a large stock, perhaps waiting a bit longer could allow them to buy at a cheaper price.
Nie Yan stood up, exited the Carol City Center Auction House, and headed to other auction houses. If he satisfied everyone’s demand all at once, the Dark Vision equipment wouldn’t fetch high prices. Selling off the stock also required strategy.
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