The three presidents of the Black Dragon Merchant Association have arrived. The moment they learned about the Black Dragon Merchant Association at Zuolan Peak, the three of them dropped everything they were doing and came immediately.
Zhang Shan and Armond have also become big bosses.
However, as soon as Guan heard the news of Lu Yu’s return, his shop came to the scene immediately.
However, upon hearing the news that Lu Yu had returned, Guan’s shop also arrived at the scene as soon as possible.
After Lu Yu stayed in the guest room behind Zuo Lanfeng’s shop, no one else was allowed to enter.
Lu Yu is back now.
The six people in the guest room stood in a line, hands hanging by their sides and ears attentively turned, waiting for Lu Yu to speak.
Lu Yu took a sip of water and said, “What I’m selling this time isn’t for ordinary people—it’s exclusively for all the generals. Therefore, none of you are allowed to leak this information. You must deliver it personally, one-on-one, directly to them. Remember, it’s only for generals with level-seven clearance.”
Supplied only to the general?
The eyes of the six people all lit up at once.
An excited president of the Black Dragon商会 said, “Lord, what is it that you wish to sell?”
You should know that the generals are all powerful figures like Wang Zun.
Specializing in selling items to these generals, but the items must also meet the generals’ standards.
The esteemed gentleman before me spoke so naturally of providing it to the generals, so it must certainly be a priceless treasure.
Lu Yu took out a piece of armor and placed it on the table, saying, “You may inform the general about my authority. But make sure they don’t reveal anything about me to others, unless the city lord asks personally. Got it?”
All six nodded in unison, then turned their gaze to the armor that Lu Yu had brought out.
We’re all in the business, and countless weapons and armors have passed through our hands.
When their eyes fell upon the armor, they all involuntarily froze in place, unable to move.
The armor before him was a heavy suit that protected the entire body, even the eyes. Every strip and every star-like pattern on it was exquisitely detailed, making it seem like a perfect work of art.
Of course, artworks alone cannot capture their attention.
After years in business, surely you have some discernment, don’t you?
The armor before them was not only a piece of art, but also an astonishingly protective piece of armor.
The best armor they had ever seen was not even a thousandth, perhaps not even a ten-thousandth, as good as the armor before them now.
After a brief moment of stiffness, the six of them finally regained their composure and rushed forward one after another to examine the armor and identify its attributes.
“Oh.”
“Oh my, my eyes are getting blurry.”
“Plunk.”
The six of them let out excited strange cries and then all collapsed onto the ground.
They felt as if a thunderclap had struck them right on the head.
In that instant, there were no words left to describe the armor before his eyes.
“The Overlord, the Tyrant.” It was only after half a day that the head of the Black Dragon Mercantile finally spoke up, saying, “Mighty One, are you selling this armor? If you were to sell it to the lords, you could earn much more money! Why, why are you selling it to the generals?”
“An armor with a defense value of three hundred thousand and even comes with a King-level skill. Such armor is something I wouldn’t have dared to imagine in my entire life.”
“Once the armor’s defense value drops below one thousand, it will automatically restore to its perfect condition without any consumption. The ultimate number of repairs is thirty times. This… this is equivalent to having a defense value of three million! My God, my God, what am I seeing!”
“What do you think? Even in our dreams, we wouldn’t dare imagine such a powerful armor existing in this world.”
The six of them stood up, their hands rubbing together in excitement.
No need for more; just having one piece of such armor pass through their hands would be enough to satisfy them.
This piece of armor would be worth at least tens of trillions if sold to a lord.
A perfect armor with a defense value of 300,000, a King-tier skill, and thirty uses of instant repair actually appeared before their eyes.
A perfect armor with a defense value of three hundred thousand, a King-tier skill, and thirty uses of instant repair竟然appeared right in front of them.
“I have my reasons for offering it to the general,” Lu Yu said, taking a sip of water. “You can take the armor with you, but the price is one trillion per piece, no haggling. If anyone is interested in buying, have them come here to see me personally. I might offer it at a lower price, but of course, there will be conditions.”
“We… we understand,” the six of them replied in unison, nodding their heads. They all knew very well that this was not the time for them to ask questions.
“I will pay you one hundred million Star Spirit Stones for each set of armor, and I need a total of thirty sets.”
The six of them were about to pop their eyes out, exclaiming in unison, “Th-thirty pieces?”
They thought it was already impressive for Lu Yu to produce ten items. Now he’s actually selling thirty. Could this expert actually be capable of forging armor?
Think about the tens of thousands of supreme star weapons, and then think about the armor now.
All six of them knew clearly that Lu Yu was not a master craftsman.
But now, looking at the person before me, it seems he possesses military training skills not inferior to those of a great arms master.
A chairman of the Heilong Merchant Guild first swallowed hard as he looked at the armor, then said, “My Lord, I believe that Generals Tie Xue and Tie Yi, along with the other two generals, have already met you previously and were deeply impressed by your imposing presence. If we’re considering selling to other generals, perhaps we should start with these four generals first. Once they place orders, it will become much easier to find others who are discreet or meticulous through them.”
“You handle the matter. I don’t know these people well,” Lu Yu said, waving his hand. “Take the items over. If they’re willing to pay directly, there’s no need to bring them here. But if they think the price is too high and want to negotiate, then bring them over.”
Lu Yu spoke and then took out five sets of armor from his storage space, giving one set to each person.
Six people descended wearing armor.
Lu Yu watched the six people leave, a slight smile curling his lips as he murmured to himself, “The beast tide is drawing near; this is only the beginning.”
The efficiency of the six people was high enough.
Just as the sky began to darken, the four generals who had been frightened by Lu Yu earlier that day all arrived.
A price of trillions is indeed too expensive.
They, these generals, could not afford it.
Even a lord with so much money would have to think twice before purchasing such armor.
A trillion, it’s not just a number.
The four of them had met Lu Yu six months ago, and upon seeing him again now, they immediately knelt down without the slightest hesitation.
Because over the past six months, Lu Yu has appeared in all corners of this Stone City, buying and selling large amounts of supplies, although he was very cautious.
However, these four individuals became attentive after seeing Lu Yu just once.
Later, it was confirmed on a test stone held by a shop owner that Lu Yu was indeed a high-ranking individual with ninth-level authority.
Therefore, they became even more reluctant to speak about what had happened that day.
When Zuo Lanfeng and others came looking for them with armor today, the group immediately confirmed that Lu Yu had returned.
Not only for the armor, but they also wanted to meet Lu Yu.
Zuo Lanfeng and others stepped back, knowing that the following conversation was beyond their level to discuss.
Lu Yu had been sitting by the table drinking water since the four of them entered and did not stand up.
After Zuo Lanfeng and others left the room and closed the door, he then signaled the four of them to stand up.
Four King Zuns stood up, bowing their heads and dared not look directly at Lu Yu.
“Are you satisfied with the armor?” Lu Yu asked.
The four nodded, wondering what Lu Yu was going to say next!
Lu Yu continued, “What if I told you that I’m giving the armor to you? Would you believe me?”
The four instinctively nodded slightly, then suddenly realized something was off and quickly raised their heads to stare at Lu Yu.
Is this a misunderstanding? Did they hear it wrong?
Lu Yu’s voice was deep and solemn as he said, “You heard me correctly—trillions of star spirits. I can offer you each a suit of armor. But this is not a gift; you must think carefully. You can choose to pay ten trillion to buy the armor outright, or I can give it to you freely, on the condition that you pledge loyalty to me. I’m not talking about ordinary allegiance—your souls will be in my hands, and betrayal will be impossible forever.”
Lu Yu’s voice grew increasingly sharp, and the bloodshot light in his eyes surged with a ferocious and ruthless intensity, as if ready to devour someone.
This was also Lu Yu’s warning.
The latter kind of transaction leaves no room for betrayal.
The four people were even more terrified.
Never betray, but what is this lord going to do?
…
Rebellion?
…
Suddenly, the two characters appeared in the minds of all four people.
The four of them immediately turned pale, looking at Lu Yu with indescribable terror.
In this city where power determines everything, the city belongs to the most powerful person.
However, rights are not merely granted by authority, but more so determined by power.
The most powerful person in Shicheng is the city lord, with level ten authority and the strongest power that cannot be desecrated.
“The second method, my lord…,” the four hesitated for a long time, unsure of how to respond.
If they agree, once Lu Yu really rebels, they will share the same fate as him—death!
“I know what you’re thinking,” Lu Yu said, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. “I have no interest in rebellion. I only need to deal with some people other than the city lord and require some assistance.”
Other than the City Lord?
So, in this city, besides the three of them, who else could have the authority to deal with Lu Yu, aside from the city lord?
The three individuals with level-nine authority in Shicheng have remained unchallenged for countless years.
Never heard of a fourth person with level-nine authority before.
Or perhaps it’s because the person in front of me has only recently obtained Level 9 clearance and doesn’t yet have his own power base.
And now, does this nobleman wish to take the place of the Grand Lord or the Great General?
If it were truly like this—
The four of them immediately felt their blood boiling with excitement.
If the person in front of them truly succeeds, they will become that person’s trusted confidants.
Xia Wen, with a heart full of ecstatic joy suppressed under an iron will, bowed and said, “My Lord, might you please demonstrate your power, allowing us to witness your formidable strength?”
“This is easy,” Lu Yu nodded and smiled. “Do you have anything in your possession that is the hardest, something even a lord cannot break?”
“This—” the four generals hesitated for a moment, then Tie Yi suddenly slapped his forehead. He pulled out a green crystal from his robe and said, “This stone is called ‘waste stone.’ It’s useless for making materials or building walls, yet it’s extremely hard. Not only the lord, but we’ve also heard that even the Three Great Ones couldn’t destroy it. There are rumors that the city lord even uses it for cultivation. As to the exact reason, we’ve been researching it all along. It’s the second hardest substance in the city, only next to the barrier outside the city.”
Lu Yu took the stone and glanced at it. Suddenly, a black aura surged from his hand, enveloping the stone.
The stone was enveloped by black gas, and the green color on its surface vanished in an instant, turning the entire stone pitch black.
The pupils of the four generals contracted sharply; this was something that had never happened before.
Even those three could not cause the slightest damage to this stone, let alone change its color.
Bang!
The moment the stone in Lu Yu’s hand turned completely black, it crumbled into a pile of black powder with just a slight squeeze from his hand.
“This—”
The pupils of the four generals had truly shrunk to the size of pinholes.
Even the three of them couldn’t destroy it, yet in his hands, it turned out to be so fragile and easily defeated.
What could possibly remain unshattered by such eerie power.
The four exchanged glances, and in the brief moment of eye contact, they suddenly steeled their hearts and all fell to the ground.
The four spoke in unison: “We four hereby pledge our loyalty to you, my lord, swearing upon our souls. Should we ever betray you, may we be reduced to ashes and scattered to oblivion.”
This is a unique vow in Shi City, a soul-binding oath that signifies giving one’s life entirely to Lu Yu.
As the voices of the four individuals faded, four points of starlight emerged from Lu Yu’s body and then vanished into the celestial crowns of the four people.
This meant that the souls of the four were now completely under Lu Yu’s control.
Once they betray, they can be killed by Lu Yu at any time without any power to resist.
They are willing to pledge their loyalty because of that green stone!
This green stone isn’t as simple as they claim!
Legend has it that this is the artifact the city lord used to select the first person qualified for level-nine authority. Unless one’s strength or ability reaches an ultimate level, the stone cannot be destroyed. Therefore, whoever destroys this green stone will be deemed qualified to become the first individual with level-nine authority.
Many people are studying what this stone is used for, so they carry it with them wherever they go.
Those three have always been looking for a way to destroy it, all in an attempt to claim the title of the top person.
Unexpected, unexpected—they actually met. Would they really miss this opportunity to take a side?
“Good, very good.” Lu Yu laughed.
Using a suit of armor to lure four kings into pledging allegiance to him—this is merely the beginning!
What he wants is not just these four people!
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