Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 569 - 398: Treasure Appraisal Convention Admission Ticket, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures Return! (Part 2)

Chapter 569: Chapter 398: Treasure Appraisal Convention Admission Ticket, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures Return! (Part 2)

However, I’ve heard that those reclusive and traditional Flower Elves have had a terrible run of luck lately. The sudden surge in the Energy Level caught them completely off guard. Their defensive forces were previously only at the Apprentice level. If the military academy hadn’t observed the related Energy Fluctuations and urgently dispatched a Black Iron Tier rescue team, those precious Flower Elves might have been wiped out by the invading Black Iron-Tier Demons.

"Indeed. It’s sometimes hard to imagine how a race like the Flower Elves, with no ability to defend themselves, manages to survive in the brutally competitive Mythical World. I’ve heard that more and more Demons have been invading the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment, even forming several Magic Beast nests. Sea City Military Academy is preparing to assemble a group of elite students to raid these nests and help our Flower Elf allies eliminate this grave threat."

"Oh, is that news reliable? Although my strength has already surpassed the limit for that area, I have a few juniors who are always looking for opportunities to go out and train. If the academy really intends to do this, I’ll let them know in advance so they can prepare and purchase some supplies usable in the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment. Their chances of being selected by the military academy would be much higher that way."

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Fang Zhou listened silently from the side, a profound interest growing within him. After acquiring Moonlight Spring, an Apprentice-level Soul Nourishment resource, from Senior Brother Zhang Wu, he had developed a keen interest in the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment where the Flower Elves lived. He had originally planned to find an opportunity to train there once he reached the Upper Apprentice level, hoping to obtain more effective and precious resources from the Flower Elves.

However, he learned from Instructor Su Xinyan that the Spatial Fragment had experienced an unexplained surge in its Energy Level, and the environment within had become chaotic. True to his prudent and conservative nature, Fang Zhou had naturally put this exploration plan on hold. But now, listening to the discussion among the senior students, it seemed the Energy Concentration in the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment had finally stabilized at the Lower Black Iron Tier.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Fang Zhou. With his Spirit Attribute already nearing 50 points, he was just one step away from the Middle Black Iron Tier. If he could undertake the academy’s exploration mission and train in the Spatial Fragment before breaking through, it would fulfill one of his long-standing dreams. After all, given his terrifying combat strength, very few Demons of the same tier could pose a threat to him. Both the academy and the Flower Elves would presumably be delighted to have such a powerful reinforcement.

With this in mind, Fang Zhou couldn’t help but join the discussion, gathering more information about the Forest of Nature’s Spatial Fragment from the senior students.

As they talked, time flew by. The attendees all took their seats, and the Treasure Appraisal Gathering officially began. Following the predetermined rules, the participating students ascended the high stage in order of their assigned numbers.

A petite female student with a delicate and charming aura was the first to step onto the Treasure Appraisal Platform. She displayed the information she had prepared and said with a smile, "My random number is one, so I’ll take the stage first to get things started. The resource I’m offering for trade is [Heart-Burning Grass], which I discovered by chance during an expedition in the Fierce Beast Mountain Range. It contains an extremely intense Flame Element and is capable of emitting potent Flame Attribute energy. This is a Black Iron-Tier Heavenly and Earthly Treasure that Flame Attribute Professionals covet."

The moment the information on the Heart-Burning Grass was displayed, the entire hall erupted.

"Wow, Heart-Burning Grass! That’s a rare Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, practically priceless for a Flame Attribute Professional!"

"Exactly! I’m a Flame Attribute Professional, so that Heart-Burning Grass is incredibly important to me. I wonder what the senior student is willing to trade it for?"

Even Fang Zhou was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected a Black Iron-Tier Heavenly and Earthly Treasure like Heart-Burning Grass to appear so early in the Treasure Appraisal Gathering. After all, there was no shortage of Flame Attribute Professionals among the students of Sea City Military Academy. Among those qualified for tonight’s final gathering, apart from a handful of Bronze-Tier Professionals, the vast majority of participants were at the Black Iron Tier. It was fair to say that the appearance of this single stalk of Heart-Burning Grass instantly ignited the passion and anticipation of everyone present.

Fang Zhou was no exception.

Once the commotion subsided, the female student on stage calmly stated her terms. As a Dark Attribute Professional, the Heart-Burning Grass was of no use to her. Therefore, her primary desire was to exchange it for a Dark Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasure. She also proposed several alternative trades, such as equipment exclusive to Dark Attribute Magic Professionals, ancient Marvels, or precious Alchemy Materials.

According to the gathering’s rules, any students who had these resources and were interested in a trade could use their sequence numbers to initiate a one-on-one transaction with her. After stating her terms, she looked down at the crowd with an expectant gaze, awaiting their offers.

The interested participants quietly accessed their personal terminals and sent transaction requests to her. In an instant, the sound of notification chimes filled the air, making the atmosphere in the Treasure Appraisal Hall even more feverish. Whether a deal could be struck, whether both parties would be satisfied, who the buyer was, and what was traded in return—none of this information would be publicly disclosed. Only the two parties involved in the trade would know the details.

Fang Zhou sighed inwardly, a little envious of the senior student on stage. After all, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures of any attribute were not easy to find. He himself still possessed the [Breath of Decay], an Undead Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, and had no idea where to even begin looking for a trade. Fang Zhou had no need for the Heart-Burning Grass, nor did he possess any treasures of comparable value to exchange for it, so he wisely stayed out of the bidding.

From this first item, Fang Zhou had a realization. This Treasure Appraisal Gathering is clearly a high-profile event among the academy’s students. Considering I only recently broke through to the Black Iron Tier and haven’t accumulated much wealth from combat training or expeditions, this event will probably serve to broaden my horizons more than anything else. I doubt I’ll actually be able to trade for something I truly want. After all, besides the Skeleton Warhorse reins, I don’t have many treasures that would appeal to the senior students.

About ten minutes later, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on the female student’s face. She glanced toward a section of the audience and announced in a relaxed tone, "Everyone, I’ve found a suitable buyer. Thank you for your support. See you in the next round!"

With that, she hurried off the stage, her face filled with unrestrained joy and excitement.

Fang Zhou observed coolly from the side. It seems this senior student found a perfect buyer. She probably managed to trade for the Dark Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasure she needed most.

The first transaction was completed, and both parties made a swift exchange on the spot.

The second student took the stage. He was a sturdy man with a resolute expression. After stepping onto the platform, he cleared his throat and stated confidently, "I’m looking for an Earth Attribute, Black Iron-Tier Heavenly and Earthly Treasure. In exchange, I can offer my services. I specialize in forging and have a collection of high-quality ores. I can custom-forge exclusive equipment for your Profession, or I can modify or reforge your existing gear to your specifications."

Clearly, the resources this student was offering were his blacksmithing skills and his valuable collection of ores. After stating his terms, he stood on the stage, looking at the students below with anticipation.

However, an awkward silence ensued. The students below exchanged glances, seemingly uninterested in his proposal.