I'm bound to the World-Destroying Witch

Chapter 790. The Power and Fate of the Moon Red Carp

When the price of the Ember Multiplier Card is 5, it's manageable; there's a good chance you can break even within a month.

But with the current exorbitant price of 15 pieces, it's practically impossible to break even.

To break even, based on a 10:1 return, you need to acquire 150 units within a month to earn an additional 15 units, and that's just breaking even.

To make a profit, you need to obtain at least 160!
Xia Feng was puzzled. He couldn't understand why such a high-risk, low-return item was still in the store. How could anyone possibly buy it?
However, as he continued to decline, he discovered that there was another option to sell.

[In rounds 1-3, you can sell your current item cards to the shop for buyback at the same price as the item cards already listed in the shop.]

[Note: Once a card is sold and returned to the shop, you will no longer be able to use that type of item card in subsequent rounds. For example, if you sell a level 0 Ember Scouting Card, you will be permanently banned from using any Scouting Cards in subsequent rounds.]

Xia Feng: "!!!"

"Holy crap!" Xia Feng leaned back in surprise.

They can even sell item cards to shops?

I have 4 Ember Multiplier Cards, and if I sell them, I will directly gain 60 Embers!
As for the risk of being banned after being sold, this is no longer a significant concern for the expensive Ember Multiplier Card.

Xia Feng took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.

He bought these four cards for 20 Emberstones, which only lasted for one month. He gained an extra 8 Emberstones during the settlement phase, but he was still at a loss, losing 12 Emberstones.

Fortunately, only 3 days have passed since the first round, and this card still has 27 days to be used.

Xia Feng was confident that he could obtain more Ember Stones within 27 days, thus doubling his return on investment.

The only question is whether the second round can be completed within 27 days and enter the settlement phase?

After all, his multiplied earnings will only be settled and take effect once the settlement phase begins.

If he can complete this, then in the second round of settlement, he will not only have the multiplied benefits of the Ember Multiplier Card, but he can also sell the Ember Multiplier Card back to the shop to maximize his profits!

Moreover, the price of the Ember Multiplier Card will increase even more during the second round settlement phase!

But if not, the Ember Multiplier Card will be useless, and all your efforts will be in vain.

In summary, the current issue is—if he is confident that he can quickly find the Red King's Exploration Card after the start of the second round and open the settlement phase within 27 days, then he can obtain a total reward of at least 100 Ember Stones!
The risk is actually not too high, but the potential reward is huge.

This risk is definitely worth taking! Xia Feng took a deep breath and suppressed the urge to immediately sell 4 Ember Multiplier Cards.

Read on.

In addition to the three basic level 0 item cards, the shop has also updated with two level 1 item cards.

[Level 1 Advanced Jinchaka]
Effect: Activating this card allows you to accurately sense the location of Level 1 Emberlands within a radius of 100 kilometers.

Effective time: 1 hour (the card will disappear after the time expires)
Price: 20 Emberstones

This card is actually very useful. It accurately senses level 1 Ember Grounds. If used well, it can make you rich overnight.

But it still depends a bit on luck, and the price is outrageously expensive.

Level 1 Luck Card
Effect: After using this card, there is a 20% chance that it will transform into a higher-level Tier 2 item card, a 30% chance that it will be transformed into another Tier 1 card, and the remaining 50% chance that it will have a negative effect, such as halving the number of Ember Stones in your hand, summoning a powerful Nightmare Beast, or sealing your Spiritual Pressure Artifact.

Price: 20 Emberstones

Both Level 1 cards are priced at 20, which is very expensive.

If you use 20 Ember Stones to buy Ember Exploration Cards, you can buy a total of 6 cards. As long as you find an ally you can barely trust and cooperate, you will find a considerable number of Ember Stones.

But Xia Feng's problem now is that he can't find any trustworthy allies.

None of those eight Saint Realm experts were easily fooled; they naturally looked down on him, a mere Venerable One level weakling.

[The store will close in 10 seconds and will soon enter the public auction phase—]

After thinking for a moment, Xia Feng did not hesitate any longer.

You spent 23 Emberstones to purchase 'Luck Card*1, Ember Exploration Card*1'

Although I don't know who to cooperate with, I still need to buy a detection card just in case.

As for the luck card, this type of gambling card only has a 20% chance of winning a big prize, and it is very much a matter of luck.

After careful consideration, Xia Feng decided to buy the card and then let Yue Hongli try it out. The star god who controls fortune had just told him that he could sense the authority lost in the Sumeru Realm and that it was related to luck.

He likes luck.

Xia Feng prayed again, hoping for good luck, and silently prayed to the gods and spirits, wishing for divine intervention from the dragon god!

[Currently possesses 14 Ember Stones]

[Auction Phase Begins]

[This round of auction items: Tier 2 Death Frenzy, Tier 2 Curse of Shared Fate]

[Level 2 Item Card - Death Carnival]

[Effect: Whenever a player is eliminated from the game, you will receive 10 Ember Stones (which can be upgraded to a Tier 3 card)]

Upgrade requirements: Not yet announced.

"!"

Xia Feng was secretly surprised. As expected of a level 2 item card, the benefits were very high.

As he pondered, Xia Feng looked up at the central platform, where the clockwise rotating symbols transformed into several characters: 'Starting Price · 20'

"50." As soon as the auction information appeared, the black-and-white female figure on platform number 1 raised her paddle and said calmly.

The remaining eight seats on the platform were eerily silent; someone quietly put down their auction paddle.

No one spoke.

Xia Feng stared thoughtfully at Huang Zhaoyue, marveling to himself, "This woman is truly wealthy; how did she amass so much money?"

On the central high platform, the dark light flowed and transformed into 3—

2--

1!

With a crisp ringing sound, the light stream transformed into the word "Transaction".

[Congratulations to the first player who obtained the 'Level 2 Item Card - Death Frenzy']

[Second Lot -]

[Level 2 Item Card - Curse of Shared Fate]

[Effect: When a player with the 'Curse of Shared Fate' is eliminated, regardless of how many Embers the killer possesses, the killer will also be eliminated, and all assets belonging to both players will be left behind and can be looted.]

[Time Limit: Effective immediately upon purchase, lasts for one round (cannot be used after 3 players remain on the field)]

".!"

Hiss. This card?
That's interesting! Xia Feng was tempted to buy the card, but unfortunately, he didn't have the money.

Having this card is equivalent to having absolute defense; whoever kills him will perish together with him.

These eight players are all highly self-important and believe they have a chance to win the ultimate Sumeru Throne.

Naturally, they wouldn't be willing to trade their lives for that loser's.

Of course, this card also has a fatal flaw: it can only last for one turn.

After thinking about it, Xia Feng still felt it wasn't worth it at this stage. This card could only unleash its full value in the later stages of the game, in a chaotic battle where everyone would be afraid to touch the card holder for fear of accidentally killing them.
The shimmering light of the runes changes—starting price: 20
3-2-1
The scene was quiet, and no one was bidding.

Logically speaking, besides Huang Zhaoyue, there should be another big shot who has more than 50 Ember Stones in total, but has not made a move either.

[Tier 2 Item Card - Curse of Shared Fate - Unsold in this round, automatically proceeding to the next auction round]

[Now entering the fourth stage – identifying the red king!]

[Speaking privileges for all players are now enabled]

(End of this chapter)