Chapter 860: Uncle Liben's Adventure
The continent of Teyvat is a magical world. Thanks to some kind of civilization reincarnation, the magic and grandeur of the underground world is definitely beyond the imagination of most people.
In other words, the resources and treasures belonging to that civilization and that era were also buried under the earth, and from time to time some ancient resources would be exposed due to crustal movement.
These are the most common "treasure chests", which is one of the reasons why there are so many adventurers.
If the analogy is not so strict , it can be roughly understood as the "Tomb of the Boss" that appears in endlessly and with various levels in certain worlds, which is the kind of place where the protagonist has all kinds of adventures and fun after entering.
If you are lucky, you may have the opportunity to become rich overnight when exploring the ruins.
People like the doctor who are lucky enough to explore the ruins and open a blind box may reveal an ancient warehouse storing the embryos of advanced weapons, and those prodigals who only take the essence after smelting them are ultimately a minority.
If it were an ordinary person, even if they were a group of adventurers, they could declare themselves financially independent if they could get one.
Gu Sanqiu was not too surprised to learn that Li Ben had some special abilities or props.
Not to mention the distant past, just take the thing in the Heulia ruins as an example. The profit from operating it for ten years after it was taken away was extremely terrifying.
Not to mention being able to become a wealthy family in Liyue, but definitely being one of the most outstanding nouveau riche.
"First, tell me what you want me to do in the ruins. I'll think about it."
"That's natural."
Li Ben said with a smile: "I have already checked it out. The ruins contain mechanical parts from an ancient civilization. They are very valuable."
"As long as you come with me, I can provide you with at least three black market quantities of Earth Vein Sprouts."
As Liben spoke, he opened the bag beside him and showed the goods inside to Gu Sanqiu.
"To show our sincerity, these are the remaining goods in this black market. I'll give them to you as a deposit."
Gu Sanqiu was curious: "Do you really believe that I can help you?"
"This is a topic that we can only discuss after we leave the black market."
"Okay, I'll make this deal with you."
Gu Sanqiu simply nodded: "When do we leave?"
"Now, good things don't wait for anyone. Of course, I have to put the lovely Mora in my pocket to make me feel at ease."
After leaving the black market, Gu Sanqiu looked at Liben. He was really curious about how the other party was aiming at him.
It shouldn't be astrology, otherwise I would definitely be able to sense it, although the clarity is not as good as that of Wendy and Dad.
"Can you speak now?"
"Of course, other colleagues are very curious about one thing: how a newcomer like me managed to amass a large amount of wealth and quickly gain a foothold in this industry."
Liben looked around cautiously, then quite mysteriously, or rather rather obscenely, reached into his arms and took out a gray crown.
One glance at the crown shows that its shelf life is about to expire.
However, Gu Sanqiu was very familiar with this style, not to mention that he had just seen the "video" in the secret space of Heguan some time ago.
It’s a ceremonial crown, but I don’t know what era it is from. It’s so gray that it’s hard to see clearly. Maybe even the gems on it have fallen off.
“That’s my biggest secret.”
Li Ben caressed the ceremonial crown in his hand lovingly: "During one of the ruins explorations, due to the violent earthquake, I fell from a huge platform and of course I was separated from the team."
"Just when I was about to despair, I saw this thing among the rubble and bones. It seemed that it was washed out from deeper inside due to the transport effect of the earthquake."
Li Ben sighed, "I had it all decided at that time . I would die, but I must take the valuable antiques with me. At least I have to satisfy my greed."
"A magical thing happened. When I held it, it actually lit up with light, and some kind of magical guiding force appeared, which enabled me to escape."
Well, it was a standard adventure plot, but they were able to get something like this. Even if it was due to factors such as earthquakes, the team that Li Ben was in was definitely deep into the ruins at that time.
"Then I discovered that every once in a while, after offering something strange or something imbued with strong emotional energy, I would have a chance to receive guidance."
Li Ben said regretfully: " But looking at its appearance, I think it is about to reach the end of its useful life, so I decided to use it for a big event."
"A warehouse full of ancient mechanical parts is a big enough business."
Gu Sanqiu asked: "Then how can you be sure that I won't be tempted by money and steal your things?"
Li Ben was silent for a while. "In the past, when I received guidance, this crown didn't have any special reaction. But when your figure appeared in the guidance this time, the crown glowed."
“It glows?”
Li Ben nodded. "Yes, it glowed. I am also very curious about the crown. Even if this deal fails, I still want to satisfy my curiosity. I am not arrogant enough to trust someone I just met for the first time."
Gu Sanqiu shook his head helplessly: "This thing is an antique, a prop that was once able to communicate with some powerful beings, or their messengers. To be more precise, it should be an ornament on the head of the contactor."
Li Ben understood: "It's a bit like praying to the devil?"
"That's right, just understand it like this. I can't tell you anything more."
Liben said softly, "I guess there is a price to pay for using this power, right?"
Gu Sanqiu was shocked: "Don't tell me you don't have much time left."
"Of course not, this is related to my work."
Li Ben said distressedly: "I am a big shot in the gray area business circle. Almost everyone in the circle knows my name. I can be said to be a very successful middle-aged man."
"But in the normal business circle, I am just a small peddler traveling around the Seven Kingdoms, and I am the type who can't catch the wind, can't find opportunities, and often lose money."
"If my job wasn't so lucrative, I would have gone bankrupt and changed careers long ago."
Ah, this, is this the price of power and guidance?
Why does it sound like the cost of this guidance is so low?
"I can tell what you're thinking just by looking at your expression."
Li Ben smiled bitterly and said, "I'm really unlucky. I wasn't here when the Liyue disaster happened, but after hearing about it, I immediately stockpiled a large amount of daily necessities and prepared to make a fortune."
"Who knew that the tsunami caused little damage, and the goods were just left in our hands."
Li Ben said depressedly: "Although it may not be very authentic to say this, those immortals are really trying too hard. I have lost a lot of money!"
Gu Sanqiu: ...
It was quite an interesting experience to be told this to your face.
However, considering Liben's economic strength, the quantity of goods he "stockpiled a large amount" must not be a regular amount. No wonder he is so worried about it.
“It’s just one thing.”
Li Ben complained: "I won't say more. In the normal business circle, the information I received was either fake or outdated. My business decisions were wrong nine times out of ten. I have lost money so many times that I can't even count them all!"
"Although I am grateful for everything the crown has brought me, after all, I would be dead without it."
"But this would be a failure. I also want to be a big businessman through formal channels."
"I, Li Ben, have always had a dream of becoming a super wealthy merchant who dominates both trades, just like the Seven Stars of Liyue!"
Liben was full of confidence: "One day, I will achieve this dream on my own. In the future, I will be a wealthy businessman, not a peddler!"
