Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start
Chapter 235 - 158: The Collector of the New Black Market

Chapter 235: Chapter 158: The Collector of the New Black Market

"You are fired!"

There was no discernible emotion in Old Zhou’s voice, but everyone knew that his mood was definitely not good at this moment.

An important transaction that was very likely to succeed now suddenly seemed a distant hope.

If he wasn’t able to suppress his emotions, he might have cursed outright.

Yet, Xiaoxi still maintained a smile.

"It doesn’t matter, my current appearance is fake, and my Primordial Energy Mastery is quite good. Perhaps, the next employee you hire will still be me."

"..." Shen Shi remained expressionless and silent, but he felt greatly enlightened.

And Peggy was even a bit dazed, as if she was seeing Xiaoxi in a new light.

Noticing her expression, Xiaoxi turned to her and said with a smile, "Perhaps for those who do not have a market terminal, this place is the Holy Land of Human Civilization, a tremendous opportunity where once you qualify to enter, it’s like stepping one foot into the upper echelons of civilization. However, for those of us who possess it, this place is more of a market for gaining profit."

This sentence made Peggy’s expression slightly stern.

It was clear that this was a reminder for her.

She had overly sanctified this place. Indeed, it might be one of the greatest heritages of Human Civilization, playing a key role in the development of the entire civilization, but at its core, this place is still a market.

And a market is inevitably about pursuing demand and profit.

Xiaoxi’s behavior would undoubtedly be despised. No one wants to cooperate with someone who might betray you for profit at any time, but this might also be one of the rules here.

"Get lost while you’ve benefited, and you’d better pray I don’t discover your true identity." Boss Zhou snorted coldly.

Xiaoxi said nothing more, but before leaving, he gave Shen Shi a ninety-degree bow, expressing his gratitude with the highest etiquette.

After all, without Shen Shi, he wouldn’t have made a great profit today.

More importantly, he certainly did not want to offend someone who could produce Sage Saint Relics.

After Xiaoxi left, Boss Zhou’s face immediately lit up with a smile, his whole body exuding a warm aura.

The extent of his change in expression would leave most modern people dumbfounded.

However, for Future People, it seemed to be a common occurrence.

With the presence of Primordial Energy Technology, as long as one wishes, a split personality on the spot is not a difficult thing.

"I hope our esteemed guest was not amused by this." Boss Zhou smiled at Shen Shi.

"No problem." Shen Shi glanced at the other antique dealers, "This kind of scene is rather advantageous for me."

In some sense, Xiaoxi’s actions today also helped Shen Shi, as bidding is more beneficial to a seller than a single transaction.

"Indeed." Boss Zhou looked at the jade pendant with some regret, "I won’t hide it. I originally intended to acquire this Sage Saint Relic, but given the current situation, it seems challenging. In such a case, I would rather establish a good relationship with our esteemed guest, so you may have the chance to gain greater profit."

When these words were spoken, the expressions of the other antique dealers changed.

"Old Zhou, what are you planning to do?"

"You’d better think twice."

"It’s too late already... Someone is asking me if I want to buy emergency intel on Sage Saint Relics."

"Me too, sigh, Old Zhou, you just had to... there was still a chance."

"..."

The expressions of these bosses changed repeatedly, eventually turning expressionless. Only Old Li looked at Boss Zhou with regret.

"This was Xiaoxi’s reminder to me." Boss Zhou smiled, "In the entire market, there are not just one or two interested in Sage Saint Relics. Since he could sell information to you, my connections and friends are much more powerful than his, so why shouldn’t I sell the information?"

As soon as he finished speaking, one figure after another entered from outside the shop.

This time, it wasn’t just the antique dealers in long shirts but all sorts of people, some even heavily modified, not hiding their strong physiques, entering as well.

Suddenly, the place became not only crowded but also noisy.

"I didn’t arrive too late, did I?"

"Are there really Holy Relics?"

"Could it be this jade pendant? Has it been confirmed?"

"Who is the honorable guest looking to sell the Holy Relic?"

"Looks like there are quite a few people, let’s wait a bit."

"Ladies and gentlemen, let me be clear, I am determined to obtain this Holy Relic!"

"..."

In a brief moment, more than a hundred people crammed into this small shop.

"How many people did you send this information to?" someone couldn’t help asking Old Zhou.

"Naturally, all my friends," Old Zhou said calmly, "Sage Saint Relics, especially those from the Earth Star Period, haven’t appeared in years. Our market clearly needs this excitement."

Simultaneously, with a wave of his hand, the internal space of the shop rapidly expanded.

It even continuously transformed, becoming an obvious auction scene.

The jade pendant brought by Shen Shi was placed right in the middle.

And those who came, including the initial Old Li and others, could only take their seats.

It was only at this point that Peggy understood what had happened.

Looking at Old Zhou, her gaze suddenly became one of admiration.