He finally understood why people enjoyed grinning at their own treasures.
When your savings grow, sometimes even without doing anything, just staring at your bank balance repeatedly brings a rush of satisfaction and security, making you feel like you're on cloud nine, fully relaxed.
After a long while, he finally tore his gaze away from the balance column.
Looking to the right, a new page immediately appeared, displaying product images with detailed descriptions and prices below.
When he found something interesting, he could add it to the shopping cart. If he didn't want to buy it, he could simply swipe down mentally and browse the next item.
This was the trade market.
Every month, ten new items were randomly refreshed, and as long as you had enough points, you could freely purchase them before the next refresh period.
At first, Shano thought it was all direct sales from the system, but he quickly realized the truth.
This was more like a Taobao connected to countless worlds. Except for a small number of items sourced from the system, the vast majority appeared to come from individual sellers in other worlds.
The items for sale were a real hodgepodge, with all sorts of random stuff, as if each world had assigned a traveler to dig for treasures everywhere.
Every time he swiped down, it felt like the thrill of opening a mystery box.
He quite enjoyed this part.
Whenever the monthly refresh period arrived, he would take a stroll around at the first opportunity.
Unfortunately, he used to be so broke he couldn't afford anything, only able to look on helplessly.
Occasionally, when there was something cheap, he had to weigh the pros and cons carefully, and more often than not, he had to painfully let it go. After three years, he only managed to purchase the Breathing Fist Technique and Basic Swordsmanship.
Now he was rich.
This time, he had to buy to his heart's content; whenever he saw something he liked, he'd add it directly to the cart!
It's only adults who waver and have to make choices; as a kid, he wanted everything!
He quickly entered a focused state and began browsing the first item.
[Statue of Hercules]
[Type: Enhance Item]
[Price: 2000 points]
[Description: The greatest hero in Ancient Greek mythology, who ascended to Mount Olympus after death and became synonymous with power. This intricately crafted statue is about 20 centimeters tall. When placed within ten meters during physical training, it provides a threefold efficiency boost. This enhancement effect can stack with other items.]
[Seller's Note: There's precedence, so watch out for theft! Some people are like they've turned on auto-pickup, stealing whatever crosses their path.]
"Threefold efficiency boost during physical training?"
Shano was slightly stunned, a gleam of joy flashing in his eyes, and he unhesitatingly added it to the cart.
There's simply no need to overthink.
With less than a year left before Ah Long's attack, this item effectively extended his training time to three years!
And it's permanent, meaning that in the future, during physical training, his efficiency would always be threefold!
Yes, he indeed had a good talent for body techniques, but who would ever complain their talent was too high?
"Good stuff!"
Shano was filled with anticipation about the effects it could display.
He swiped down again and began browsing the next item.
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[Shadow Heart's Camp Outfit]
[Type: Equipment]
[Price: 200 points]
[Description: Black, form-fitting casual outfit, no attribute bonus, more suitable for leisure and relaxation times. When you wear it to sleep, you might hear the whispers of darkness from Lady Sha'er.]
[Seller's Note: I want to lick Shadow Heart's feet.]
"..." Shano looked expressionlessly.
Swipe down to the next one!
If a bureau for managing cross-world travel actually existed, he really hoped they'd issue a regulation: sleazy fat nerds are banned from traveling across worlds!
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[Sulawesi No.3 Thrust Engine]
[Type: Wonder]
[Price: 10,000 points]
[Description: One of the largest thrust engines built in the Wandering Earth Project, located near the equator. It stands over 15 kilometers tall, with a base diameter exceeding 60 kilometers. With sufficient fuel, its thrust can reach 200 trillion tons on its own.]
[Seller's Note: Just dug it out, it's still hot.]
Seriously, dude.
Who on earth are you?
Even if you turned into Ultraman, you'd still not be able to dig this thing out, right?
The price is even more outrageous, easily the highest I've seen in three years. But with this kind of wonder, it's always like this in any universe; it's never something to consider early or mid-game.
It's truly tempting; if I had a million points left, I'd definitely buy it.
Someday, when I die before I've spent all my points, I must summon it to let everyone marvel.
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[Amamiya Ren's Black Canvas Bag]
[Type: Miscellaneous]
[Price: 600 points]
[Description: A suitable schoolbag for middle school students, filled with Xiu Jin Academy High School second-year textbooks. Occasionally, you can hear a meow from inside, but you can't be sure of the cat's status until you open the zipper.]
[Seller's Note: Found next to the subway turnstile.]
"Hmm..."
After a brief contemplation, Shano shook his head and gave up.
He combed through all his past life's memories, but unfortunately, his knowledge of the second dimension isn't broad enough to remember which universe this item came from.
But based on previous experiences, miscellaneous type items are mostly useless things, like the hairpins he offered as sacrifice, categorized under this.
Unless there's a special interest, purchasing it for collection makes sense. Otherwise, spending 600 points here would purely be a waste.
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[Rokushiki Manual *2]
[Type: Cultivation Manual]
[Price: 800 points]
[Description: A manual detailing the thorough practices of Rokushiki Body Techniques. Soru, Kami-e, Moonwalk, Rankyaku, Tekkai, and Finger Gun make up the six techniques. When each manual is opened, you'll randomly receive one of them.]
[Seller's Note: None, system direct sale]
"Rokushiki?"
Shano's spirit was roused.
Though system direct sales account for a small proportion, they usually offer highly practical stuff, unlike those individual sellers always trying to get a laugh.
This time's list is no exception.
These are the body techniques rigorously trained by CP departments from a young age. Within the Navy, often only those coming from elite headquarters training camps have the privilege to practice.
Mastering these techniques proficiently makes one unstoppable along the Grand Line.
In the past, he had been envious of these skills for quite a while, always hoping they'd appear in the trade market. Now, his wish had finally come true.
"And it's a random choice of two out of six..."
Shano decisively added them to the cart.
It's two manuals, equivalent to one-on-one instruction from a master, guaranteed to teach until learned, going for just 400 points each. Whatever two techniques come out, it's definitely worth the price!
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[Saphiro's Masamune Sword]
[Type: Weapon]
[Price: 500 points]
[Description: From the Final Fantasy VII world, the ultimate villain Saphiro's sword, resembling a tachi, called "Masamune." It measures over two meters in total, with a hilt around fifty centimeters long. The blade is only three centimeters wide and a few millimeters thick.]
[Seller's Note: "What you now see is reality, what you remember is the illusion."]
This gives a bit of hesitation.
Shano, mulling while stroking his chin. His talent in swordsmanship wasn't particularly high, and he had no immediate plan to practice sword skills.
But in the Pirate World, swords and blades go hand in hand, ranking foremost among weapons, so preparing a handy weapon seemed the natural thing to do.
The sword blade forged by Shinra Technology for the 1st Warrior, its quality was absolutely trustworthy. When placed in the Pirate World, it's at least as good as the Skillful Grade Blades, or perhaps even reaching the rank of Great Grade Blades.
"Buy!"
Shano made the decision, and the cart instantly gained another item.
If the price were a bit higher, he might have given up directly.
Continuing to swipe down, he either showed no interest in several consecutive items, or the cost-effectiveness was too low, and soon browsed to the end.
Upon finalizing the purchase, it totaled three items, costing 3300 points.
[Remaining Points: 6725]
Tools that accelerate training speed are currently one of the most necessary things for him. Finding them this time was quite lucky; next month, if there are more cultivation manuals, the timing perfectly aligns with him completing the village return, allowing him to start intensive training immediately.
Pleased, Shano opened a can of Coke, closed the trade market, and as he drank the happiness in liquid form, he eagerly opened the backpack tab.