Apocalypse Gachapon Chapter 2034: million spending

Ye Zhongming rested on his bed, quietly channeling his internal energy. He sensed his body was healing, though a full recovery would necessitate several more days.

Opening his eyes, he cast a glance outdoors and resolved to take a walk.

Jie Su had previously described the commercial districts of Su City as exceptionally vibrant, boasting wares that far exceeded anything available in Dark Strip City. Ye Zhongming was keen to witness this firsthand.

Having already mastered the creation of Red Condensation-grade equipment, Ye Zhongming had procured all necessary materials through Dark Strip City. Any items not found there were sourced from other major cities via his established connections.

Given his current apprehension about discovery by the Taros Red Dwarves, the methods and individuals involved in acquiring materials were intentionally diversified, which consequently inflated the overall expenses.

If he could obtain some of these supplies from within the Su Race's territory, it would substantially diminish the risk of attracting the Taros Red Dwarves' attention and also lead to considerable cost savings.

He departed his lodgings, summoning four of the eight Golden Mask Warriors assigned to his current protection detail, along with He and Qizhen. The group then ventured out together.

The remaining protectors stayed behind at the guesthouse.

"Calling Su City a city is an understatement; it's more accurately a super-metropolis. The population within this single city alone surpasses one hundred million. I truly can't fathom it," He remarked, observing the colossal structures surrounding them, the ceaseless throngs of people, and the streams of vehicles traversing the ground and the sky. A profound sense of his own smallness washed over him. "And this figure doesn't even account for the four military garrisons and their associated auxiliary cities that belong to the Su Race around Su City. It's said that their combined population exceeds forty million."

A city with a population exceeding one hundred million was indeed a staggering concept, yet it did not entirely surpass Ye Zhongming's expectations. After all, prior to Earth's cataclysm, cities already boasted populations nearing forty million. On these artificial planets functioning as Survivor Fortresses, populations tended to be highly concentrated. The Su Race was a major species of significant standing; a city housing over a hundred million inhabitants was not an unreasonable proposition.

Conversely, Ye Zhongming mused that species like the Reina Star people or the Huo'er Star people maintained city networks on their respective Survivor Fortresses, with populations in the billions, making them far more formidable than the Su Race. Jie Su had once mentioned that, if one tallied all the Su Race members dispersed across various locations, their total number was merely around 200 million, considerably less than the populations of Reina Star or Huo'er Star. This disparity might be a contributing factor to the Su Race's current lack of overwhelming strength.

Nevertheless, a city with over a hundred million inhabitants implied an exceptionally robust economy. Commercial establishments were ubiquitous; nearly every few blocks revealed a thriving marketplace, teeming with activity and vibrant energy.

Within Su City's ten major districts, each district featured a central commercial hub, serving as the nexus for population density and commercial transactions.

The destination for the group's automotive journey was precisely such a district commercial center.

En route, Jie Su received word. He was occupied with pressing matters and unable to personally escort them, so he dispatched an aide to guide Ye Zhongming and his companions.

"Esteemed Order Leader, what specific items are you seeking? I can direct you to the most appropriate establishments."

This assistant's intention was to convey that the commercial center was vast, and aimless wandering could consume an entire day without achieving their objectives.

Ye Zhongming surveyed his surroundings, a persistent sensation of being observed prickling his awareness. Despite his current physical limitations rendering him unable to engage in combat, his heightened perception remained fully functional.

He did not suspect any immediate peril—after all, within the confines of the Su Race's city, no other species would likely dare to attempt an assassination. However, this feeling of being scrutinized was undeniably unsettling.

After a brief period of contemplation, Ye Zhongming decided to disregard the sensation. He conveyed his intentions to the assistant, who promptly steered the entourage around a corner and onto a different thoroughfare.

"In Su City, the most sought-after items are, naturally, the materials required for the construction of various arrays. Following closely are completed defensive equipment and combat beasts, and then diverse medicinal concoctions. The category of materials you inquired about does not rank among the highest priorities, hence its provision is not situated in the most prominent commercial zones."

The interplay of supply and demand dictated pricing. As the Su Race specialized in array technology, materials for their creation commanded higher prices within their territory, and naturally, the selection available was the most comprehensive. Furthermore, in an effort to mitigate their inherent vulnerabilities in unexpected confrontations, protective gear and combat beasts designed to offer assistance became primary acquisitions, thus securing a robust market.

Regarding potions and similar consumables, their widespread appeal across all species ensured their consistent popularity, making their inclusion in the top three categories a logical outcome.

However, materials for crafting equipment—this was a rather specialized market. After all, the number of artisans within the Su Race was not particularly large, nor were their cultivation levels very high. Consequently, the demand was modest, precluding shops from establishing themselves in the most affluent districts due to exorbitant rental costs.

Nevertheless, this was a matter of perspective. The aggregate count of craftsmen among the Su Race far surpassed that of Dark Strip City. With such a substantial population base, the demand naturally amplified. Thus, upon Ye Zhongming's arrival and initial observation, a multitude of specialized shops stood in continuous succession.

The accompanying assistant remained taciturn, offering explanations solely when prompted by Ye Zhongming's inquiries.

Entering the inaugural shop, the sheer variety of goods immediately broadened Ye Zhongming's comprehension. The selection was exhaustive, the inventory immense, and the prices remarkably low.

For any craftsman, this was nothing short of a utopia.

In a surge of enthusiasm, Ye Zhongming purchased materials valued at two hundred thousand Moonspan Gold in a single transaction, much to the astonishment of Jie Su's assistant standing nearby.

This individual from the Star-Eye Clan was exceptionally affluent!

He surmised that this initial purchase would suffice, but to his surprise, Ye Zhongming proceeded to a second establishment.

This time, the Cloud Peak King exercised a degree of restraint, acquiring materials amounting to only one hundred eighty thousand Moonspan Gold.

An hour subsequently passed, and Ye Zhongming had ascended to the status of the most sought-after patron on this particular thoroughfare. His total expenditure had already surpassed two million Moonspan Gold!

Furthermore, within the Su Race, in any given city, such a level of spending would undoubtedly be recognized as that of a major benefactor.

Those shops Ye Zhongming had yet to patronize dispatched representatives to trail him. Upon noticing his availability, they would descend en masse, eager to present their shop's promotional literature and inventory manifests to Ye Zhongming's terminal. A flicker of interest from Ye Zhongming would immediately trigger offers of discounts and other incentives to lure him into their establishments.

Eventually, even numerous onlookers began to follow, forming a throng exceeding a thousand individuals, necessitating the intervention of the city defense forces to maintain order.

Ye Zhongming finally departed after having dispensed a total of 2,300,000 Moonspan Gold.

The assistant from Jie Su, trailing behind, was utterly dumbfounded.

This customer possessed an unfathomable fortune.

"Guide me to the establishments that vend equipment," Ye Zhongming commanded.

The assistant, without hesitation, acceded to Ye Zhongming's request. Such a prodigious spender was entitled to visit any location he desired.

Fortuitously, they were unobserved upon reaching this new locale, and a sense of tranquility was restored.

En route to the sector dedicated to selling equipment, their path intersected with the area specializing in combat beasts. Ye Zhongming, having possessed numerous combat beasts on Earth and currently seeking the elusive Qiuqiu he had left in the wilderness beyond Dark Strip City, found himself intensely curious about this section, observing the displays as they proceeded.

These establishments, befitting a premier race's enterprises, provided comprehensive details for the combat beasts they offered, encompassing both younglings and incubating eggs. A significant majority even featured holographic projections illustrating their growth trajectory from infancy to maturity.

Just as Ye Zhongming was about to exit this district, his attention was abruptly captured by a luminous screen broadcasting outside a particular shop. Without a word, he proceeded directly inside.