Chapter 145 Tail, My Tail is Falling Off! (10k, 18/76)_5
The old blacksmith rolled his eyes, seemingly a bit disgruntled, and made to head inside the blacksmith shop.
"Hey, uncle, I was just kidding!"
As he spoke, he still handed the weapon in his hands to the blacksmith, knowing full well the blacksmith was right; the weapon needed a coating to ensure that it would last longer.
He still hoped the weapon would lower the threshold for his team's hunting of Gluttonous Slimes and lead everyone to riches sooner!
"Don't worry, my craftsmanship is among the best in the entire territory; it won't let you down!"
The blacksmith patted his shoulder and took the spear, heading straight to the quenching furnace.
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Shortly after everyone left the Blacksmith Shop, Emperor Ha hadn't even had time to grieve over his wallet when he turned around and led his team straight to the shop of Jiu Yue Heavy Industries.
As opposed to saving money, making money from money was the logical path of development.
This Dungeon exploration, through the bug of Holy Light, made them among the first to feast until their mouths oiled.
They were not satisfied with just that; they planned to buy from Jiu Yue Heavy Industries a batch of relatively cheap weapons that could be switched out repeatedly to cope with the wear and tear from the Gluttonous Slimes.
Moreover, on the bodies of Gluttonous Slimes, there were some materials that could be utilized, which after being processed and utilized, could also be sold a second time.
For instance, the gelatinous jelly left over after a Slime Core was shattered could be cut into strands, then boiled in hot water after being treated with special seasonings to make a simple and distinctively flavored hot and sour glass noodle dish.
For instance, the fragments of a Slime Core could be gathered and thrown directly into a Magic Lamp to serve as a source of illumination.
Even if they didn't process it themselves, selling it off to other player-run small workshops was also a good choice.
And those players still enjoying the nightlife in the square, who had not logged off, couldn't help but flash looks of envy when they saw the fully equipped team of Emperor Ha passing by.
Damn it, why are other players so strong!
Meanwhile, Emperor Ha's team internally discussed the plans following the sale of Slime offspring.
Excitement shone in their eyes.
If memory served, a small portion of Hunter players were almost able to activate the "Hunting Partner" skill.
Once the "Hunting Partner" was activated, Hunters would then begin to search for their pets.
Pets like Gluttonous Slimes, which were easier to capture, would certainly be the first choice for a large number of Hunter players in the initial stages.
Emperor Ha's team had heard that the nest of Gluttonous Slimes wasn't just a simple small nest but a structure akin to an underground labyrinth,
with the immature Slimes mostly waiting in the labyrinth below the nest for their parents to capture food from the outside world.
If they had the chance to break through the defense of the outer Gluttonous Slimes and enter the nest, they might directly snag multiple little Slimes in one swoop.
When that time came, whether selling to the Lord Mansion or cutting the price in half, or even to one-fourth for those Hunter players would all be good choices.
The group laughed and prepared to leave, unaware that high above in the sky, the Eye of Reconnaissance had not ceased its watchful gaze.
Inside the study, watching the envious expressions of the surrounding players through the Eye of Reconnaissance, Kael tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, pondering what plausible method could be used to nudge the players' consumption...
Oh no, this couldn't be considered prodding, could it? How could player affairs be seen as prodding?
This was guiding towards an improved pattern of natural consumption growth!
He waved his hand grandly, a bell rang, and the footsteps of the Wolf Maid hastened over, opening the door.
Kael handed over the signed document to Hassaka, rubbing her little head, and after seeing a docile expression on her face, said:
"Hassaka, take this to the Rangers."
Hassaka glanced at the contents of the document, and said with some surprise:
"Young Master, do you also have use for Gluttonous Slimes?"
Monsters like Gluttonous Slimes, which readily attacked other creatures and had few usable components, weren't often targeted for capture by many.
Without prior arrangements, every attempt at capturing them could end in a complete loss.
"Even Gluttonous Slimes are still Slimes, aren't they? Compared to normal creatures, their reproduction and growth rates are also faster; I need more Slimes that can be domesticated by us."
"Domesticated?"
"Yes, if they are normal Slimes, they actually cause quite a bit of damage to the territory."
Hassaka nodded, "That's right, so often Slimes are not as harmless as others might imagine.
Large gatherings of Slimes, which reproduce and mutate rapidly, can easily pose a crisis to surrounding towns."
"But they can also provide new consumption options, and that's what I want."
Hassaka tilted her head, not quite understanding how the generally not so useful Gluttonous Slimes could bring more value.
To the commoners at most, they held a little value, but for Young Master Kael, the profit to be made was really too little. Thus, she smiled, displaying her small fangs, and said:
"Who are you planning to sell this to?"