Chapter 374 - 174: Intelligence Update, 1,200 Wetland Lizard-men!

November 4th, evening.

As the storm was brewing in the Bloody Arena, Lear received good news.

Macken, the president of the Dragon Fang Trading Company at the Slave Market, personally came to visit the White Crow Commerce Association.

This president, with a kind face and a large belly, was full of smiles.

"Sir, we have made progress on purchasing the Wetland Lizard-men you commissioned."

"Currently, we have gathered a total of 1200 Wetland Lizard-men, acquired from seven or eight slave companies."

"If you need them now, we can deliver them to you by tomorrow."

A hint of surprise appeared in Lear’s eyes.

people? Good, good!

With this group, the Cold-blooded Cavalry can immediately undergo an epic expansion!

"Excellent! What is the price for these Wetland Lizard-men?!"

Macken, with his plump, fortune-bearing face, showed a moment of bitterness.

"Sir, although I have tried my best to cut prices, they haven’t dropped much; at the very least, each will cost 60 Gold Coins!"

Normally, the price range for 6th-level troops is between 50 and 100 Gold Coins, depending mainly on the race.

A Beastman’s 6th-level warrior and a Ratman’s 6th-level warrior surely won’t be the same price.

These 1200 people amount to 72,000 Gold Coins.

It’s certainly not a small sum; even ordinary nobles would find it difficult to gather by selling their properties.

Macken was also somewhat worried, though this young man had shown extraordinary qualities, paying this amount might still be an issue.

The expenditures needed to manage a territory are far more than just one aspect: weapons, armor, medicines, food, fabrics, salt... everything costs money!

Lear showed some satisfaction and patted him on the shoulder.

"Let’s go with this price."

"Deliver the people to the Fourth District by tomorrow..."

"Blando, go fetch five thousand Gold Coins as a deposit."

"Yes!"

The estate is still under renovation and transformation, so he temporarily won’t be residing there; settling these Wetland Lizard-men is not a problem.

The price issue is understandable, last time with the support of intelligence, he managed to get a nice bargain by purchasing 200 Wetland Lizard-men from Macken at a low price.

This time, actively acquiring them is entirely different. You have a need, others naturally wouldn’t sell at a loss.

But it’s no problem, in business, there’s potential for profit on both sides for continued cooperation, unilateral gain won’t last long.

Macken’s face lit up with a radiant smile.

"Sir, I’ll arrange it as soon as I return..."

He hadn’t expected Lear to be so straightforward.

"What about the artisans and Mud Swamp People you wanted..."

"Arrange them all, take as many people as there are, funding is not an issue."

The 3000 pieces of armor have given him a fortune of 600,000 Gold Coins.

The arms trade is definitely at the level of a money grab.

Macken’s mind became active, his eyes shifted, and he spoke softly.

"Sir, I also heard there’s a batch of 10th-level Grey-backed Minotaur warriors for sale."

"Approximately 300 individuals."

"Grey-backed Minotaurs are strong fighters and very loyal, once acknowledged, they have no ulterior motives."

"However, they are priced at 500 Gold Coins each... would you be interested?"

Lear became interested.

Grey-backed Minotaurs are quite famous; these guards are often seen at the gates of large estates.

A 3-meter tall, burly body wielding a Heavy War Axe looks very impressive.

Moreover, they are fierce in battle and quite popular.

Currently, the Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps on the surface is on the verge of collapse, it would be a good time to replenish manpower.

Money is just a nuisance, spend it all and earn again.

The Blacksmith Shop is still producing continuously for him day and night, after testing the market these days, he felt confident.

"Bring them along..."

Macken’s smile grew brighter, nodding repeatedly.

He didn’t profit from the Wetland Lizard-men, but this batch of Grey-backed Minotaurs, he could make a small profit.

Quite satisfying.

After the transaction discussions concluded, Macken didn’t linger further, leaving with an excited mood.

But as he got onto the carriage, his steps paused slightly, looking worriedly up above.

A businessman like him fears nothing more than sudden changes in their living environment.

If major changes occur, they are the ones most affected.

At night, Lear also stood by the window, looking up at the blurred sight of the Bloody Arena.

The twelve menacing half-man, half-beast statues appeared even more mysterious under the cold moonlight.

The entire city became restless under the influence of the shadows.

It was soon midnight, but Lear did not rest, just like before, waiting.

Today is the 4th, and at midnight, the intelligence updates.

As time jumped to the 5th, the intelligence system suddenly emerged.

[The intelligence system has cooled down and intelligence can be refreshed, would you like to refresh it?]

His heart raced with excitement, he took a deep breath.

Yes!

At the moment of making the choice, the intelligence began to refresh yet again—

[1. On November 10th, the Bloody Arena will open, during which a combat scene will appear in the sky; this is the God of Combat’s way to spread his power. Wear the Silver Mask to avoid being spied on by outsiders. (1 Star)]

[2. Within the Number 1 Death Arena, a special treasure is hidden. The first to win 100 consecutive matches can obtain it immediately. (3 Stars)]

[3. At the Black Market’s 17th stall, the Black Rune Stone on sale consists of Ancient Lizard Eggs; let the Wetland Lizard-man Hero - Haggs consume them to increase potential to 4 Stars. (3 Stars)]

[4. On the 8th at 10 o’clock in the morning, a great noble from the Griffin Empire Capital will be ambushed and assassinated while passing through the Seventh District. The precious item he carries - Blood of Madness, will fall into the drainage in front of the Copperbeard Helmet Shop. (3 Stars)]