Extreme Clubhouse first-floor bar, more than a dozen warriors were chatting inside. At one table, several people were gathered, it was the Fire Hammer Squad.
As Luo Feng walked in.
“Hey, Luo Feng.”
“Madman, you are here?”
Everyone in the bar greeted him. Luo Feng smiled and responded a couple of times, then sat down at the Fire Hammer Squad table. This table was Gao Feng, Wei Tie, Wei Qing, Chen Gu, Luo Feng, and the disabled Zhang Ke. After the six of them sat down, they drank and chatted happily. It was not until after nine o’clock that they sent Zhang Ke off.
Only five of them were left at the table.
“Luo Feng, tell us, what should we do with the monster materials from this hunt?” Gao Feng said with a smile.
“In my view, just sell them for money,” Wei Tie shouted immediately.
Luo Feng shook his head and said, “Captain, the monster materials from this hunt, my share, I plan to sell them to the Extreme General Headquarters Club to earn contribution points. My contribution points are still only a few hundred, not even one star level.” These few hundred points were what he got earlier when he killed over ten thousand beast soldier level monsters and sold a small portion of materials to the Extreme Dojo.
“That is true, Luo Feng still has not reached one star contribution level,” Gao Feng nodded.
The others also nodded with a smile.
“Yes, you should earn more contribution points. High contribution points bring many benefits,” Chen Gu said with a smile. “For example, buying manuals must be done personally. Only with enough contribution points can you buy them at the best price. Also, only with star level status can you enter special training rooms in the Extreme General Headquarters for training.”
Luo Feng nodded. Some high tech, extremely expensive training rooms could not even be purchased by major forces.
Only giant organisations like the Extreme Dojo and Thunder Dojo could build such special training rooms in each base city. However, these rooms could only be used for a limited amount of time each year, depending on contribution level.
“Alright then.”
Gao Feng took out a piece of paper from his chest. It listed the monster materials from this hunt. “These are our gains. Each material has a market estimate. The total value is around 2.2 billion.” Gao Feng lowered his voice.
It was already late, and there were not many people in the bar. Even if someone heard it, it would not matter much.
“In this hunt, Gao Feng and Luo Feng were the main force. Chen Gu, Wei Tie, and Wei Qing were support. So Chen Gu, Wei Tie, and Wei Qing each take 10 percent, that is 220 million each. Gao Feng and Luo Feng each take 35 percent, that is 770 million each.” Gao Feng looked at everyone. “Any objections?”
The Fire Hammer Squad members all smiled.
What objections could there be?
In the past one or two years, they only earned about 100 million total. Now in one trip, Chen Gu and the others each earned 220 million. Of course, this was also because their strength improved after using genetic medicine. Without the improvement, in the 003 city outskirts, they would not have been able to help Luo Feng and Gao Feng much.
“Luo Feng, choose your share of 770 million worth of monster materials. You decide how to handle it,” Gao Feng said, passing the paper over. Then he called toward the bar, “Bring a pen.”
Luo Feng looked at the paper in front of him and examined it carefully.
After the pen arrived, Luo Feng quickly marked selections. Soon he had chosen nearly 770 million worth of monster materials. Nowadays, because warriors often communicate online and material buyers compete intensely, prices were already very transparent with little deviation.
“Luo Feng, you are selling to the Extreme General Headquarters to get contribution points for buying manuals?” Gao Feng asked.
“Yes. I plan to buy the first four levels of the Nine Thunder Blade manual,” Luo Feng said helplessly. “Actually I only need the fourth level, but unfortunately the manual is not sold in single levels.” Manuals are only sold in sets. He actually wanted the first five levels.
Unfortunately…
To buy the first five levels, it costs 2 billion. Half price is 1 billion. But half price requires three star contribution points, which is 1 million contribution points. If bought with money alone, with 1 contribution point equal to 10,000 yuan, that would be 10 billion.
Even selling monster materials to the Extreme Dojo for contribution points is more cost effective, but Luo Feng did not have enough materials.
So for now he could only buy the first four levels.
The first four levels of Nine Thunder Blade cost 500 million at full price, 250 million at half price. Half price requires two star contribution points, meaning 100,000 contribution points.
“Selling manuals really is the biggest rip-off,” Wei Qing could not help saying. “The HR Alliance sells manuals cheaper than the full price of the Extreme Dojo. But compared to the Extreme Dojo half price, it is still more expensive.”
“I know. The first four levels of Nine Thunder Blade cost 500 million full price and 250 million half price in the Extreme Dojo. In the HR Alliance, although there is no contribution requirement, it still costs 400 million,” Luo Feng said helplessly. In terms of attractiveness, the Extreme Dojo’s half price is indeed the lowest in the market.
Unfortunately, the contribution requirement is very high.
“I have calculated it. Selling monster materials to the Extreme General Headquarters is still more cost effective.”
The Fire Hammer Squad went the next day to the HR Alliance Mall in Jiangnan Base City. First, Gao Feng, Wei Tie, Wei Qing, and Chen Gu went to retrieve the monster materials stored in large storage boxes. Then they handed Luo Feng’s selected materials to him.
The warrior backpack was untied layer by layer, reaching a height of 1.2 metres before all materials were packed in.
Gao Feng, Wei Tie, Wei Qing, and Chen Gu all sold their materials to the HR Alliance. After some negotiation, the final price was slightly higher than expected. Gao Feng earned 780 million, while Wei Tie, Wei Qing, and Chen Gu each earned a little over 220 million.
“Let’s go, to the General Headquarters.”
The Extreme General Headquarters was the Extreme Dojo’s base in Jiangnan Base City, and Luo Feng rarely came here.
“Gao Feng.”
“Big Cannon.”
“Madman.”
As soon as they entered the first floor of the Extreme General Headquarters, many warriors recognised Luo Feng and the others and greeted them warmly. They also chatted casually in response. Most warriors knew each other from resting at supply bases. And Luo Feng’s reputation was already quite well known.
Led by a woman in a blue suit, they took the lift to the 23rd floor.
Ding.
The lift doors opened.
“Please follow me,” the woman in blue said with a smile, leading them into an office where a middle aged woman was sitting in front of a computer.
“You must be the Fire Hammer Squad. Welcome,” the woman smiled. “My name is Luo Yunqin.”
“My surname is Luo as well,” Luo Feng smiled. “Manager Luo, these are the monster materials we brought this time. Please take a look.”
He dropped the huge backpack to the ground, untied it, and a large amount of monster materials poured into a metal basin beside them.
Luo Yunqin’s eyes lit up. She immediately took out a password case, opened it, and brought out tools.
Beep beep beep…
Under the scanning device, the quality, name, and price of each monster material appeared on the screen. There was no need for manual inspection. Soon the total price appeared.
“Total price is 510 million, contribution points are 255,000,” Luo Yunqin said with a smile.
Luo Feng nodded slightly.
If sold to the HR Alliance, this batch could fetch about 770 million. But at the Extreme General Headquarters, it could only sell for two thirds of that price, 510 million, a loss of about 260 million. However, it also gained 255,000 contribution points. If purely obtained through donations, it would require 2.55 billion.
In other words…
Selling to the Extreme Dojo loses 10 million yuan per 10,000 contribution points gained. This is about ten times more cost effective than donating. Clearly the Extreme Dojo encourages people to earn contribution points through monster hunting.
“Are you sure you want to sell?” Luo Yunqin asked with a smile.
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded.
Unlike the HR Alliance, there is no bargaining here. However, the Extreme Dojo price is usually fair and transparent.
“Add the credit for two beginner beast general level monster kills to my record,” Luo Feng said.
“Alright. Your warrior rank is now ‘Beginner Battle General’,” Luo Yunqin entered it directly.
Warrior rank is determined by monster kill records.
For example, to reach beginner battle general level, one must have killed two beginner beast general monsters. However, these records are not fully reliable since anyone could buy monster materials and claim credit.
Still, warrior rank is not very important. In the warrior world, strength speaks louder than titles. If a rich young master buys corpses and claims he is a battle general, he will likely be challenged by others.
If he has real strength, it is fine.
If not, being exposed would be humiliating.
At night, in Luo Feng’s home viewing room.
On the wall screen, the Extreme House website was open.
Name: Luo Feng
Gender: Male
Address: China, Jiangnan Base City
Warrior ID: 426123 2056 0801 0002
Rank: Battle General (Beginner)
Contribution: 255,612 points (Two star level)
Balance: 1.898 billion yuan
“Online store, Nine Thunder Blade manual,” Luo Feng quickly entered the purchase page and browsed carefully, especially the top line: “Nine Thunder Blade full nine levels, price 100 billion yuan full price, 50 billion yuan half price (requirement: four star contribution).”
This was an astronomical price.
Even more expensive than Life Water, and requiring four star contribution points.
Luo Feng shook his head and clicked to buy the first four levels.
“Confirm purchase of Nine Thunder Blade first four levels, cost 250 million yuan.”
“Confirm.”
“Fingerprint verification required.”
He placed his finger on the scanner and sighed. Unfortunately, buying the first five levels required three star contribution points for half price, which he did not have.
“Beep.”
“Fingerprint verified.”
“Purchase successful.”
“Payment completed.”
“The first four levels of Nine Thunder Blade will be delivered within 24 hours.”
Luo Feng let out a long breath.
“The manual is bought. Now I need to think about how to safely sell the dragon egg, the combat suit, and the sword.”