"Ding, you have killed a [Wild Wolf] and gained 40 experience points. Killing a creature five levels above you grants an additional 20 experience points."

"Ding, Talent Trait activated, Poison Damage increased by 1 point."

"Ding, congratulations on leveling up. Health +20, Mana +10, and you have gained 5 Free Attribute Points. Please allocate them wisely."

After using up 7 potions and killing 5 more Wild Wolves, the level-up notification arrived as expected. Wu Shaochen, however, looked despondent. Sigh, still can't farm talents.

He allocated all the attribute points to Agility, causing his stats to change: Level LV4—LV5, Health 270—290, Mana 90—100, Agility 25—30, Movement Speed 28—33. Poison Damage increased to 23, Experience 0/3000.

Approaching the Wild Wolf's corpse, he picked up 4 Copper Coins and a wolf claw, unexpectedly finding a piece of equipment he had never seen before—a piece of jewelry.

[Wolf Fang Necklace]

Quality: Blank Slate

Physical Attack +10

Critical Rate +1%

Requirements: None

Wu Shaochen blinked. This equipment was quite good, definitely top-tier among blank equipment. The 1% Critical Rate attribute was quite intriguing.

Hmm... this equipment doesn't seem useful for me. Poison Damage can't crit, and early attack equipment doesn't seem useful either. Equipment with skills will be useful later. Since it's not useful, I might as well sell it for money. Just the thought makes me happy.

Anonymous listing, Bidding Mode, bidding time 10 minutes, confirm.

"Whoa, everyone check the Auction House!" Someone with sharp eyes immediately noticed the equipment in the Auction House and quickly shouted in the Area Channel.

"Damn, a necklace with 10 attack and 1% crit. I just struggled to get a weapon from a Goat, and it only has 4 attack. Both are blank equipment, why is there such a big difference?"

"Exactly, the clothes I got can't compare to the Boar Leather Armor listed in the Auction House before. Could it be from a high-level monster?"

"Seller, can you reveal where this necklace drops? I want to camp there."

"Same question."

"I must get this equipment!" Young Master Huang's eyes were fixed on the necklace in the Auction House. Clearly, being outsmarted last time left him extremely displeased, and for someone who focuses all points on attack, this necklace is a huge boost. A single necklace surpasses the weapon he bought for 20,000. The 1% crit rate is enticing; though the chance is low, it's a breakthrough from nothing. Without this necklace, you can never crit, but once you have it, crits can happen anytime.

On the other side, Junlin looked at the necklace in the Auction House, a rare hint of excitement in his eyes.

"Junlin, this equipment suits your talent well," Nanfeng said seriously. They all knew Junlin's talent, which increases critical damage by 100%. While others' crits deal double damage, his deals triple, but it requires crits to be effective. Without crits, this talent is wasted.

"This equipment cannot be missed," Junlin declared decisively.

Similarly, the Masked Woman was determined to get this equipment.

As soon as the equipment was listed, the price soared. Clearly, many wanted it, but there were only three major forces in this Novice Village.

This time, Wu Shaochen kept a close eye on the auction information. Although the previous surprises were thrilling, this time he wanted to see how the auction price would rise. In less than five minutes, the price broke 20,000, and Wu Shaochen was overjoyed.

As the time approached 9 minutes, the necklace's price was fixed at 30,000, and few were bidding. It wasn't that they couldn't afford it, but they felt it wasn't worth it.

"Young Master Huang, no one is bidding anymore. This necklace is definitely yours this time," the Young Boy said.

"No, did you forget what happened last time? Someone will definitely snipe in the last second. You add 50,000 in the last second, so those sneaky people can't take it," Young Master Huang sneered.

Soon, in the last second of bidding time, several prices popped up, and finally, a player bid 60,000 and won.

"Damn, playing dirty," Young Master Huang was so angry he almost slashed his subordinate. He didn't lose because of money but because of psychological tactics.

Seeing the failed bid notification again, the Masked Woman sighed. She had also bid 50,000, thinking it was the limit for this equipment. She didn't expect someone to bid 60,000 for a blank equipment. She couldn't understand this price; doesn't everything have a value limit? Even with good attributes, early on, it's just a blank equipment that will be obsolete in a day or two.

"Uncle Liu, is my understanding of this game lacking?" the Young Miss asked the Middle-aged Man beside her.

"Young Miss, I never played games before. Do you know why the master had me enter the game?" Uncle Liu asked.

"Is Father planning to invest in business within the game? Because Uncle Liu, your insight is the most unique, and Father wants you to see if it's worth investing?" the Young Miss asked.

"Yes, Young Miss, you've been smart since childhood, understanding things quickly. Do you want to hear my understanding of this game?" Uncle Liu asked.

The Young Miss nodded.

Uncle Liu said solemnly, "My understanding is that this is no longer just a game but humanity's second world, a spiritual world. In the future, it will carry all of humanity's spiritual life, so I will suggest to the master to transfer most of our real-world industries into the game."

The Young Miss's eyes narrowed, and after a long pause, she said, "I know what to do now."

On the other side, Junlin put on the necklace, a smile appearing on his lips.

"60,000, Junlin, is a blank equipment really worth it?" Haoran said, feeling the pinch.

"It's worth it. Jewelry drop rates are low, and it's rare to find one with crit. This equipment will probably accompany me through the entire Novice Village. This investment will pay off many times over later. This game is completely different from previous ones; it's our chance, and we must seize it," Junlin said seriously.

"Yeah."

"Ding, the item you listed in the Auction House has been purchased by a player. The final price is 60,000. After deducting a 9,000 fee, the remaining 51,000 has been transferred to your linked bank account."

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At this moment, Wu Shaochen was dumbfounded. He knew the necklace would fetch a higher price than previous equipment, but he never expected it to reach 60,000. Initially, when he saw it hit 30,000, he thought that was about it, but the last second brought a huge surprise.

"So many rich people!" Wu Shaochen marveled. Before entering the game, he only had 700 in savings and was worried about rent. In less than 6 hours, his savings were close to six figures, something he never dared dream of before.

"Keep pushing, I'm not renting anymore, I have a dream now, I want to buy a house, haha."