Deep in the Living
Chapter 317 - 305 Weapons

Chapter 317: Chapter 305 Weapons

The Transfer Hall, crafted purely from Hell Gold.

Golden skulls of various forms are carved onto the walls, under which baby-like bodies grow.

A golden skeleton stands in the center,

with four arms each pointing in the direction of different areas, and related text carved on the surfaces of the arms.

"Construction Zone" - This area supports special physical constructions. Customers seeking unique bodily modifications or those needing external equipment due to physical disabilities may patronize this zone.

"Customization Area" - A high-end spending zone. Customers can purchase raw materials from the Customization Area and pay extra to hire guild craftsmen for individual customization.

"Agreement Area" - Individuals not contributing enough but allowed into the guild need to first sign loan and contribution exchange agreements in this area.

The drafts recovered from Luo Di and the black curved blade used by Kuleon can be exchanged here under an agreement, acquiring a certain percentage of "temporary contribution (valid on the same day only)."

"Product Area" - The finished goods section, which is the area most consumers choose.

After Luo Di exchanged for temporary contributions in the Agreement Area, he quickly headed to the Product Area.

As for the Customization Area, he didn’t need to think too much about it; it was not within his spending capacity at the moment.

Now, all he needs is to find a moderately suitable weapon; Luo Di isn’t picky, he can use anything from knives to axes.

Entering the Product Area feels like coming to a golden market.

But there are no stalls or counters here; all items for sale are displayed on "human models," that is, various skeletons.

These skeletons are neatly arranged in rows, five meters apart, between guild sections.

Some are holding weapons,

others are clad in armor or special leather garments,

some are adorned with accessories,

and others hold mysterious devices of unknown function.

If a consumer is not sure about the price, they only need to ask these skeletons or touch the back of their hand to the skeleton’s body.

If it appears red, it indicates that the consumer’s contributions are insufficient, and the purchase cannot be made.

Blue signifies that the consumer’s contributions are just enough; buying the item will deplete all of their resources and they will need to proceed with exit formalities.

Green indicates that the consumer’s contributions are very sufficient, able to buy more items after the initial purchase.

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"Is this the ’Hell Weapon’?"

Luo Di arrives at a section labeled with weapons tags, where the skeletal displays hold weapons with somewhat exaggerated designs, some even deviating from Luo Di’s understanding of traditional arms.

Beyond conventional melee weapons, there are also Hell-specific firearms that bear similarities to human firearms.

These can fire specially crafted bullets upon pulling the trigger, some of which even require the blood and flesh of the wielder.

Luo Di’s attention is soon captured by a particular battle axe.

The axe emanates a strong murderous aura, subtly trembling as if sensing the blood and flesh of the passing customers, yearning to slash at everyone.

A closer observation would reveal the axe’s unique construction,

1. Made from the compacted tailbones of various Spine wanted criminals to form the ’handle’.

2. With a special smelting technique of the guild, a large number of criminals’ cervical vertebrae are live-melted, retaining their bloodlust from life, and forged into the final ’axe head’. A certain proportion of high-purity Large Volcanic Rock Ore is added to enhance hardness.

The serrated decorative engraving accentuates its characteristics.

Spine, metal, bloodlust, slaughter.

All these features perfectly match Luo Di.

Although Luo Di has never used an axe before, his background as a Murderer and innate talent ensure he can adapt quickly to axe-type weapons.

Of course,

Such weapons, crafted from the bodies of wanted criminals, also attract the attention of many from the Spine leaders.

As Luo Di approaches, his Spine begins to wriggle, seemingly resonating with the axe, a perfect match.

But when Luo Di places his right hand on the skeleton’s arm, it turns red.

Agatha was also somewhat surprised, "Luo Di, your contributions should be enough to buy weapons... This axe might be of high quality and is priced much higher than ordinary weapons.

If you particularly like it, you can try to get a loan, it shouldn’t be a problem for you to secure one with your talents."

"No need, let’s look at the other options."

When Luo Di saw the red display, his brain, which had been somewhat feverish, cooled down instantly, and he carefully considered that this axe might not be suitable.

It’s too big, requires both hands,

It’s more suitable for a Berserker on the battlefield, not for a Murderer like him.

His gaze continued to scan the other equipment at the event.

A Slaughter Knife that was the right size and weight and also within Luo Di’s budget. But the knife tended towards a lumpen style, the blade continuously dripping corrosive pus.

Other weapons related to killing, such as spears, cannons, and large hammers, did not meet Luo Di’s expectations.

The excitement of coming to the trade association gradually faded, and it seemed a bit difficult to find a weapon that he desired and could afford in this large trade association.

Hell Demons generally prefer big and robust items, while Luo Di’s choice leans towards the one-handed weapons used by movie Murderers.

Just as Luo Di was about to reach the end of the weapons area, he unexpectedly discovered that there was a special area in the back, where the skeletons used for display were all painted black.

"Agatha, what do these black skeletons signify?"

Agatha, who was observing a club carefully, immediately shifted her gaze and hurried over, looking towards the dimly lit extension area in the back.

"To put it more simply, it should belong to the [Second-Hand Area].

The weapons sold there are not brand new products made by the trade association, but used by others, and the marks left on them cannot be erased.

These items are the relics of the strong ones who died in Hell,

still retaining some of their consciousness or the weapons themselves have cognitive seals.

Most are first sold to the trade association at a low price by treasure hunters, after which the trade association determines the integrity and specific value of the weapons, then they are brought here for resale.

These kinds of weapons are difficult to control, and thus are discounted in price.

Some that are extremely difficult to control are heavily discounted.

If they cannot be sold within a certain period, these relic weapons will be destroyed and recycled for raw materials.

Luo Di, you can take a look, maybe you’ll find a treasure. Of course, don’t force yourself with such items, if there’s even a slight rejection from the weapon, it should not be used.

In a real life-and-death fight, a small mistake could lead to your death."

"Hmm."

Luo Di turned to the so-called Second-Hand Area, where there were noticeably fewer customers.

Most demons did not intend to pick up any bargains, or perhaps they knew it was hard to find a cheap deal from the trade association.

Luo Di initially did not see any good weapons, still a matter of specifications, the large ones too large, the small ones tended towards assassination.

Just as he was about to finish touring the second-hand area, a strangely shaped item caught his eye, this thing could not even be called a weapon.

"Hmm? Does the trade association also sell defective products?"

In the hands of a painted-black skeleton, there was a handle of a knife wrapped with a flesh-yellow torn cloth; and it was just the handle, nothing else.

The cloth seemed to have strange Curse Seals drawn with blood, emanating a vaguely dangerous aura.

Luo Di noticed it not just because it was incomplete, but also because he sensed a dangerous scent.

As he approached, his tongue inside his mouth even started curling up in a bouncing manner.

Driven by curiosity, Luo Di approached the skeleton in the Corner Area, wanting to observe, and even touch this knife-handle-like object.

As he came close,

the skeleton used for displaying the weapon suddenly opened its mouth, and a whistling sound came from inside:

"This weapon has been cursed, touching it involves risks! Please review this document in detail before considering whether to touch it.

If you are affected by the curse, the trade association will not take any responsibility, and if you die inside the trade association, your body will automatically be donated."

"Hmm? It can talk?"

"Of course, I can talk, I’m an employee of the trade association, hurry up and read it! I hope you can buy this thing, I just want to go off work early."