In one stall, various exotic flowers and herbs were displayed, looking extremely unique.
"Boss, how much for the Dali Flower?"
"Five thousand!"
As Chen Shu inquired, options suddenly appeared before his eyes.
[Option 1: Loudly question the boss, why is it a fake? Completion Reward: Moderate Beast Taming Power]
[Option 2: Do not expose the boss, give up the purchase. Completion Reward: Golden Slime's size increases by 10%]
[Option 3: Angrily state: Is it too much to pass off paint as a Dali Flower? And it's still wet paint. Completion Reward: Mid-grade Wind Attribute Medicinal Liquid]
Chen Shu was speechless, not expecting things in the black market to be so scammy.
Just as he was contemplating which option to choose, a familiar voice suddenly sounded.
"I'll take it, boss! I'll offer ten thousand!"
"Huh? Where did this big idiot come from?"
Chen Shu's expression froze. Someone was actually buying something painted with pigment?
He looked back and saw it was Zheng Yi from Beast Taming Class Three.
At this moment, Zheng Yi's face was still bruised and swollen, with hatred in his eyes.
"Chen Shu, you shameless fellow, you actually ambushed me."
"What are you talking about?" Chen Shu looked bewildered.
"I've remembered you. You'll have a hard time later."
Zheng Yi glared fiercely at Chen Shu.
"Want a Dali Flower? Dream on."
Dali Flower is the core material for manufacturing Dali Potion. It's rarely seen at black market stalls.
Only large shops have small inventories, but the prices are too high.
"Then I'll offer fifteen thousand."
"Huh? You have fifteen thousand?"
"None of your business."
"Twenty thousand!" Zheng Yi gritted his teeth and said.
One Dali Flower can produce about five bottles of Dali Potion, worth roughly twenty-five thousand.
If he could buy a Dali Flower for twenty thousand, it wouldn't be a loss.
"Thirty thousand!"
Chen Shu said calmly and slowly.
Although his pockets were empty, he was full of confidence.
If the boss forced him to buy, he would expose it directly. No one could possibly make someone pay thirty thousand for a fake flower.
The stall owner was almost ecstatic.
It was his first time in the black market. He had always heard that people here were foolish and rich, and he didn't expect it to be true.
Zheng Yi's face turned green, appearing hesitant, feeling suppressed by the other party.
"No way, no way. Even a rich second-generation has to think twice about buying a flower. Where's your strength?"
Chen Shu shook his head, looking regretful and mocking.
This sarcastic demeanor instantly ignited Zheng Yi's competitive spirit.
"I'll offer forty thousand!"
"Good! You have spirit indeed! Uncle Chen approves of you!"
Chen Shu decisively turned and left the place.
Zheng Yi looked dazed. Why was the other party so decisive? He felt something was wrong.
But he was also a person of some standing.
Although buying a Dali Flower for forty thousand was a bit of a loss, he could still afford it.
"By the way, Class Monitor Zheng, if you need paintbrushes, feel free to find me. I guarantee a discount!"
Chen Shu suddenly turned back and said, leaving Zheng Yi utterly confused.
The stall owner became anxious and quickly completed the transaction, then hurried away from the black market.
"Chen Pi, I didn't expect Zheng Yi to show up midway. What bad luck."
Zhang Dali saw Zheng Yi's hostility and felt indignant.
"Let him be. He'll probably have a hard time at home. Forty thousand yuan is no small sum."
Chen Shu looked pleased and even whistled.
"By the way, how did he know so quickly that I was the one who attacked him? Don't let me find out who the informant is."
Chen Shu grumbled a few times, clearly displeased with the informant.
"Of course it was me!"
Zhang Dali suddenly slapped his thigh, looking proud as if seeking praise.
"Chen Pi, you're already famous in our grade now, but you don't need to thank me!"
"You?"
"Yeah, you told me last night, and I immediately shared the news in the grade group. So many people are discussing you."
Chen Shu took out his phone and indeed saw countless @ messages in the group.
Lone Wolf (Zhang Dali): Zheng Yi, the person who beat you up is my brother Chen Shu. If you dare to retaliate, feel free to come find me. I, Zhang Dali, don't mind sparring with you.
Zheng Yi: @Eternal Chen Pi, so it was really you who attacked. I've remembered you.
Wang Yugang: Chen Pi is too ruthless. Truly a role model for us all.
Teacher Fang Ke: Chen Shu, come to my office tomorrow.
Zhou Buwei: This is a group for brutes. Shouldn't we, the beast tamers, be the ones to leave?
Wu Kai: As a beast tamer, you chose to attack physically. Such a person doesn't deserve to be called a beast tamer? I've used it too, so it's fine then.
"Chen Pi, see? The group is so lively now. Everyone is discussing you."
Zhang Dali said with a simple, honest smile, completely oblivious to what was wrong.
"Dali, we don't need to be so high-profile in the future. Low-key is the most awesome way to show off, understand?"
Chen Shu said earnestly.
He had calculated everything, but never expected Zhang Dali to betray him.
"Understood, understood." Zhang Dali suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly.
"Let's go, let's see if we can find any more Dali Flowers."
The two continued to browse the black market, but unfortunately, there were no Dali Flowers on the stalls.
Such resources were already extremely scarce, basically acquired by large corporations and official organizations.
After all, Dali Potion was a common potion, and most contracted spirits needed to enhance their strength.
"Let's check the shops here."
Finally, Chen Shu, feeling helpless, had to enter the shops in the black market.
There were only a few shops here, but the goods were very comprehensive.
More importantly, as long as you had money, you could buy them without any qualifications.
"Dali Flower for twenty thousand? Goodbye!"
Chen Shu stepped into the shop and was instantly speechless.
The shops in the black market were too expensive. If other materials were added, the cost would be twenty-five thousand.
Most alchemists could only prepare five bottles, meaning it was break-even. What a pointless endeavor.
Chen Shu certainly couldn't afford it.
"By the way, Big Brother, do you hire shop assistants here?"
Chen Shu suddenly remembered.
The second year of high school was about to end, and summer vacation was approaching. He wanted to find a part-time job.
Not only could he earn Chinese Yuan, but he could also broaden his horizons. The more people he interacted with, the higher the possibility of triggering system options.
"Yes, we do. There's a notice posted outside the shop."
Chen Shu hurried to the shop entrance and indeed found a recruitment notice.
Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!
Recruiting Shop Assistant (Intern).
Job Description: Primarily responsible for organizing and categorizing various goods.
Working Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM.
Salary: 400 per month. If promoted to a permanent position, salary doubles.
Note: Summer interns accepted, salary halved.
"Good heavens! I'm absolutely gobsmacked!"
Chen Shu was speechless. The shops in the black market were indeed called black market shops.
Even the Wolf of Wall Street would shed tears.
"Young man, are you interested? You look distinguished, so I can let you skip the interview. You can start immediately."