Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation-Chapter 522 - 221 Unexpected Joy_2

But clearly, the current technology tree focused largely on war and a smaller part on luxury products that ordinary people couldn’t afford.

Yet nobody researched the things ordinary people used.

This could be a source of wealth in the future.

The collective power of ordinary people was actually quite formidable.

Once Xu Jin had enough strength, he could try it out.

Why say he needed strength first?

In this era where personal power meant everything, possessing rare items or wealth was the original sin.

Without strength, one could be plundered at any time.

Ling Mao laughed, knowing Xu Jin would change his mind in the future.

While chatting on the road, Ling Mao kept referring to Xu Jin as Lord Xu, which made Xu Jin pleasantly surprised.

"Hall Master Ling, I’m just a junior, you don’t have to call me ’Lord.’ It seems too formal; you can just call me Xu Jin from now on," Xu Jin casually said.

Hearing this, Ling Mao laughed, "But you are a Baron appointed by the Empire!

Although Dachen issues many noble ranks, it’s still a position many can’t reach in their lifetimes! Like myself, although my official rank is high, I still can’t attain a noble rank."

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Mao continued, "Since you find it too formal, let’s be closer. I think I get along well with Lord Xu, and I’m not that old either; why don’t we address each other as brothers from now on!"

"This..."

"What, you think I’m too old, don’t you?"

"How could I?"

"Brother Xu!" In the next instant, Ling Mao formally gestured with his hands, finalizing their agreement.

Xu Jin also quickly returned the gesture formally, "Brother Ling."

Their relationship had grown closer.

Any closer, and they might as well swear a blood oath.

However, Xu Jin doubted it would ever come to that.

Within 15 minutes, they stopped in front of a large building, Changsheng Auction House.

On the way, Ling Mao had already introduced Changsheng Auction House to Xu Jin.

It was the most influential trading house in the current world, rumored to be backed by the Galaxy Marshal Mansion, which allowed them to easily transport large quantities of spoils from the Galaxy Battlefield to be auctioned and traded in various countries.

Most of the auction items were spoils from the Galaxy Battlefield.

However, the truly good items were first skimmed off internally by the Galaxy Battlefield.

Thus, the items that appeared here were what the experts of the Galaxy Battlefield had left over.

But these were still highly sought after by cultivators of the present world.

For example, Fourth-tier Star Artifacts were not very valuable in the Galaxy Battlefield market and were somewhat mediocre; the mainstream there was Fifth-tier Star Artifacts, so some Fourth-tier artifacts made their way here.

Sixth-tier Star Artifacts, however, were usually impossible to find.

If they ever appeared, they were frenziedly contended over by all experts.

Today, a sword-shaped Star Artifact that appeared was a Fourth-tier Star Artifact.

Thanks to Ling Mao’s status, Xu Jin followed him through a special channel directly into a VIP box on the third floor.

No sooner had they sat down than two maids, dressed just right and with great figures but dark green eyes, came in to serve them. They offered tea and fruits with a kneeling-like service throughout.

Why say their attire was just right?

It was the kind that you would say was revealing, yet not quite revealing, and vice versa—more alluring than mere exposure.

But what concerned Xu Jin more was the identity of these maids.

"These must be captives from the Five Spirits Clan. If Brother Xu sees any you like, I’ll gift them to you," Ling Mao said with a smile.

"Are these... people trafficked from the Galaxy Battlefield?" Xu Jin thought of something.

Looking at Xu Jin, Ling Mao suddenly said solemnly, "Brother, you must understand, this is war!

Do you truly understand what war means?"

"I’ve been to the Star Domain to fight; I should understand it."

"No!"

Ling Mao shook his head, "What you did was an attack, at most it’s only part of war.

Have you ever seen a tiger in the forest hunting deer, rabbits, or foxes?

That is the entirety of war."

With that, Ling Mao suddenly sighed, "But, you will soon witness the true nature of war."

"What do you mean?"

Xu Jin was somewhat confused.

"The year’s end is approaching, it’s been two or three years; brother, keep cultivating well. With your strong practical combat ability, you might soon have a chance to distinguish yourself." Ling Mao said.

Xu Jin pondered.

Could something big be happening at year’s end?

Considering it, Xu Jin had only been in this world for barely half a year; he hadn’t even completed a full year here.

Soon, the manager of Changsheng Auction House came at the notification of Ling Mao, and was slightly surprised to see the stack of Third-tier Upper Flame Burst Emblems that Xu Jin brought out.

Selling so many emblems at once was quite rare.

"Young Master Xu, I just checked the quality. These Third-tier Upper Flame Burst Emblems are very popular in the Galaxy Battlefield. How about we make a fixed price deal, without going to auction, and Changsheng Trading Company will resell them at the Galaxy Battlefield?" the manager asked.

"And the price?" Ling Mao asked with a smile.

"Usually, a set of ten emblems of similar quality can fetch about 370 strands of Starlight. Since the quantity is large, a slightly higher transaction price can be expected. How about 400 strands of Starlight per set, which would be the highest price. Even if our firm takes it to the Galaxy Battlefield, there’s not much profit.

But this is the highest level of sincerity Changsheng Trading Company can offer to establish a relationship with Young Master Xu."

As they spoke, the manager handed over a token, "In the future, if Young Master Xu has any emblems to sell, just come to Changsheng Trading Company. We guarantee we’ll offer you the highest price."

"Fair enough."

In an instant, Xu Jin received 3600 strands of Starlight, giving him some confidence to participate in the auction.