Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2993 1636: The Market (Part 1)_2

"May I inquire what Your Excellency wishes to exchange for this item?"

Instead of directly revealing the other party's intentions, Leo Ray continued to inquire calmly.

"Your Majesty of the Humans is indeed straightforward, so I shall speak frankly."

The stall owner, clad in orange robes, rubbed his hands together and hastily stated, "I require one bolt each of Starry Weaving and Ancient Tree Demon Vine Fiber!"

"This fellow is truly asking for the moon."

Moli placed her hands on her hips, a slight frown creasing her brow.

Both of these materials are top-tier heavenly treasures, essential components for crafting several types of Tier 6 Magic Robes. Even the annual output from the Forest Elves, her own people, is quite limited; obtaining a whole bolt of each is an extraordinary request. Such a quantity would be enough to create several new sets of Tier 6 Magic Robes!

"Do you require materials for crafting Tier 6 Magic Robes?"

Upon hearing this, Leo Ray thoughtfully nodded.

Starry Weaving and Ancient Tree Demon Vine Fiber are indeed exceptionally rare within second-tier territories, with the production of even a single bolt taking hundreds of years. Almost all of it is invariably collected by the powerhouses belonging to first-class forces.

However, for him, this presents no significant challenge.

Merely a few days prior, he had happened to decompose a batch of Tier 6 Magic Robes. The materials obtained were then provided to his subordinate magic craft masters for the creation of new robes, and these two rare resources were among them.

Regrettably, his magic craft masters lacked experience in manufacturing Tier 6 Magic Robes. Even with the appropriate equipment blueprints, their progress remained exceedingly slow.

"Could this individual also be a magic craft master skilled in the creation of Tier 6 Magic Robes? That would be a rare talent indeed."

What truly occupied Leo Ray's mind was not the intrinsic value of these mere two bolts of robe material, but rather the underlying needs of the other party. This was precisely why Leo Ray, aware that the stall owner was attempting to play a trick, still inquired about his requirements.

The stall owner's intention was to glean as many benefits as possible from Leo Ray, while Leo Ray's objective was to recruit the entire individual and potentially utilize him for his own purposes.

As for those invaluable heavenly treasures, they were considered negligible in Leo Ray's estimation. As long as a steady production of Tier 6 Magic Robes could be achieved, the future returns would undoubtedly exceed a hundredfold.

"Is this what Your Excellency is referring to?"

With a casual wave of his hand, Leo Ray produced the two bolts of robe material that the other party desired.

"Yes, yes, precisely that!"

Though the face concealed beneath the hood was not visible, a distinct sense of urgency could be perceived in the voice.

Initially, the orange-robed stall owner had anticipated Leo Ray would attempt to haggle, prompting him to deliberately set a high price. To his surprise, Leo Ray produced the items without hesitation!

It was crucial to remember that these two types of heavenly treasures were strictly limited commodities among first-class forces!

"Your Excellency's price is quite reasonable."

As he perceived the urgency in the stall owner's voice, a subtle smile touched Leo Ray's lips.

Now that he understood the other party's needs, managing him would undoubtedly become a simpler affair.

"Without further delay, let us commence the exchange!"

The gaze of the orange-robed stall owner remained fixed upon those two bolts of magic cloth, and he found himself swallowing involuntarily.

"Wait, what we discussed was a brand-new Sacred Essence Stone, not one that has been used and possesses limited energy."

Leo Ray's expression remained composed as he directly addressed the core issue.

"This..."

The orange-robed stall owner was rendered momentarily speechless, a cold sweat breaking out on his brow. He had not foreseen that the Human Monarch before him had already perceived his scheme.

Despite possessing the power of a demigod, he was merely an independent powerhouse. In terms of influence or established backing, he could not possibly compare with this Human Monarch.

Upon accidentally discovering that Leo Ray was seemingly seeking Sacred Essence Stones, he had deliberately brought one out to manipulate him. Unexpectedly, Leo Ray possessed discerning judgment, and he found himself ensnared.

His fate was now sealed; offending this burgeoning Monarch from the Outer Region would undoubtedly spell significant trouble for him.

While the stall owner pondered how to extricate himself from this predicament, Leo Ray directly presented the two bolts of magic cloth, a mild smile gracing his features. "Since they are not brand-new Sacred Essence Stones, I shall have no need for them. However, since we have met, consider these my gift."

Hearing this, the orange-robed stall owner was taken aback, remaining silent for a considerable duration.

He had cunningly sought to deceive the Human Monarch with substandard crystal stones, yet instead of anger, the latter responded with benevolence, even generously offering these two exceptionally precious bolts of magic cloth. This act was simply beyond belief!

For hundreds of years, he had traversed this Outer Region, bearing witness to the pervasive treachery and deceit within the hearts of people, alongside the oppressive bullying from powerful factions. Yet, he had never encountered anything like this! Never even dared to imagine it!

Had it been anyone else, they might have already erupted in anger and summoned the market guards.

"Accept it. Having more friends while adventuring is never a drawback, and I am also planning for my future."

Leo Ray's intentions were quite direct as he gestured towards the other individual.

"Since Your Majesty of the Humans regards me with such high esteem, I shall, in return, be completely forthright!"

The stall owner, clad in orange robes, carefully secured the two bolts of magic cloth. Then, with a flip of his hand, another Sacred Essence Stone materialized, emitting a brilliant radiance.

Compared to the previous one, this stone was noticeably more pristine and clear.

"Your Majesty, this one is exceptional," Anna affirmed, nodding to Leo Ray after a quick assessment.

"I noticed that as well," Leo Ray replied, a faint glint of surprise in his eyes as he inclined his head slightly.

Upon examining the attribute details, Leo Ray confirmed it was indeed a brand-new Sacred Essence Stone, imbued with an incredibly rich concentration of special energy – precisely what he had been seeking!

"Initially, my sole intention was to utilize those minor items to establish connections with the orange-robed stall owner. I never anticipated he would produce another one, making this an unforeseen bonus."

While Leo Ray was contemplating this, the stall owner had already presented the new Sacred Essence Stone. He nodded solemnly and stated, "Since Your Majesty of the Humans does not perceive me as an outsider, I must naturally offer reciprocation!"

"Thank you kindly. I shall gratefully accept," Leo Ray said, taking the crystal stone and nodding with satisfaction.

With this, he could arrange another meeting with King West. This time, his intention was to provide the Pioneer Transmigrator with an extensive tour of the current Human Domain!

"There is no need for thanks, Your Majesty of the Humans. It is something I ought to do!" The orange-robed stall owner's words conveyed evident delight as he swiftly waved his hand, having fulfilled a long-held desire by acquiring those two bolts of magic cloth.

"Truthfully, I may possess numerous other items that Your Excellency might find appealing. Might I suggest you visit my establishment sometime?" Leo Ray inquired, pocketing the Sacred Essence Stone and opting to press his advantage.

"My apologies, Your Majesty of the Humans. It is perhaps best if we limit future dealings." Though clearly tempted, the orange-robed stall owner pondered for a moment before declining Leo Ray's invitation.

"It appears this fellow definitely harbors some untold stories," Leo Ray mused, surprised but maintaining his composure. He smiled and added, "You are perhaps overthinking things. You are always welcome to seek me out."

"...Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty of the Humans. I shall give it consideration." The stall owner no longer refused, nodding deeply before lowering his gaze and falling silent.

"We shall reconvene at the banquet," Leo Ray declared, choosing not to linger further and continuing his progression through the market with his retinue of powerful individuals.

Through further observation, Leo Ray also noted the following:

The other demigod powerhouses present in the market displayed their faces openly, clearly representing their respective clans. Consequently, there was no necessity for his own group to conceal their identities, as their primary objective here was to forge connections.

Just as Leo Ray was heading towards the most vibrant section of the market, a commotion erupted nearby, signaling the onset of a dispute.