Chapter 328: with translation of chapter title

【3】

Ka-cha

But we need to ensure we output exactly the translation, no extra punctuation unless needed. The source is a sound effect; we can render as "Ka-cha". We'll keep hyphen? The source had a hyphen between the two characters. We can keep hyphen: "Ka-cha". Good.

【7】

The room door opened.

【9】

Upon entering, Lv Shu couldn't help twitching his nose twice, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes.

【12】

The smell of blood is strong and fresh.

Translation: "So strong, so fresh a smell of blood." Or "So strong, so fresh the bloody smell." We'll output: 【4】 So strong, so fresh the smell of blood.

【16】

He didn't dare ask further; he respectfully bowed to Lin An, not daring to say more.

【20】

But we need to keep the colon at end? The source ends with a colon. We should keep punctuation? The instruction: keep each translation on a single output line. We can include punctuation as needed. We'll output: 【5】 He didn't dare ask further, respectfully bowed to Lin An, and didn't dare be verbose:

"Sir, the Troy envoy team has already found a location."

Translation: "Sir, the Troy Envoy Group has already found a location." We'll output: 【6】 "Sir, the Troy Envoy Group has already found a location."

We need to keep quotes? The source includes Chinese quotes. We can keep English quotes. We'll output: 【6】 "Sir, the Troy Envoy Group has already found a location."

【26】

Translation: "They are in a guest villa in the inner city." We'll output: 【7】 "They are in a guest villa in the inner city."

The exact location is easy to find, and it's convenient to take action there.

Translation: "The exact location is easy to find, and it's convenient to act there." We'll output: 【8】 "The exact location is easy to find, and it's convenient to act there."

【30】

Translation: "There are few people; most of the guards they brought are left outside the city." We'll output: 【9】 "There are few people; most of the guards they brought are left outside the city."

Only two thug bodyguards are following.

Translation: "Only two thug bodyguards follow them." We'll output: 【10】 "Only two thug bodyguards follow them."

【34】

Translation: "Afraid Lin An wouldn't believe his explanation, he hastily added:" We'll output: 【11】 Afraid Lin An wouldn't believe his explanation, he hastily added:

The guard force outside the city is a rule set by the Bolaka city lord: any outsider entering the inner city may have no more than six people per team.

Translation: "The guard force outside the city is Bolaka City Lord's rule: any outsider entering the inner city may have at most six people per team." We'll output: 【12】 "The guard force outside the city is Bolaka City Lord's rule: any outsider entering the inner city may have at most six people per team."

【38】

Translation: "As for the Troy Envoy Group, they were actually just selected; they are merely messengers, and their security standards are not high." We'll output: 【13】 "As for the Troy Envoy Group, they were actually just selected; they are merely messengers, and their security standards are not high."

Lin An glanced at the travel rat, somewhat surprised.

Translation: "Lin An glanced at the travel rat with some surprise." We'll output: 【14】 Lin An glanced at Lv Shu with some surprise.

【42】

Translation: "His thoughts are clear, and he works efficiently." We'll output: 【15】 His thoughts are clear, and he works efficiently.

Though the small, unassuming figure before him seems ordinary, he was likely anything but before the world's collapse.

Translation: "It seems this unremarkable small figure before us was probably not ordinary before the world's catastrophe." We'll output: 【16】 It seems this unremarkable small figure before us was probably not ordinary before the world's catastrophe.

【46】

Translation: "The travel rat bowed humbly, noticing a hint of curiosity in Lin An's eyes." We'll output: 【17】 Lv Shu bowed humbly, noticing a hint of curiosity in Lin An's eyes.

"Sir, before the apocalypse I worked as an actuary at an insurance company, and my side job was as a psychological counselor."

Translation: "Sir, before the apocalypse I worked as an actuary at an insurance company, with a side job as a psychological counselor." We'll output: 【18】 "Sir, before the apocalypse I worked as an actuary at an insurance company, with a side job as a psychological counselor."

【50】

Translation: "Gao Tian gave the travel rat a strange look, never expecting that the driver for the slave-catching team would actually be a composite elite." We'll output: 【19】 Gao Tian gave Lv Shu a strange look, never expecting that the driver for the slave-catching team would actually be a composite elite.

He couldn't help but sigh.

Translation: "He couldn't help but sigh." We'll output: 【20】 He couldn't help but sigh.

【54】

Translation: "Those who can survive to this day in this world and still manage to get ahead are not simple." We'll output: 【21】 Those who can survive to this day in this world and still manage to get ahead are not simple.

It's no wonder the travel rat sighed so much when he told Lin An that people don't want to restore normal order.

Translation: "No wonder the travel rat could sigh so much when talking to Lin An about people's unwillingness to restore normal order." We'll output: 【22】 No wonder Lv Shu could sigh so much when talking to Lin An about people's unwillingness to restore normal order.

【58】

Translation: "He didn't pay attention to these minor details." We'll output: 【23】 He didn't pay attention to these minor details.

Lin An casually took the four gilt-edged invitation cards from the travel rat, gesturing for him to continue.

Translation: "Lin An casually took the four gilded invitation cards handed over by the travel rat, gesturing for him to continue." We'll output: 【24】 Lin An casually took the four gilded invitation cards handed over by Lv Shu, gesturing for him to continue.

【62】

Translation: "Choosing his words carefully, the travel rat continued humbly without changing his expression:" We'll output: 【25】 Choosing his words carefully, Lv Shu continued humbly without changing his expression:

These four invitations are for the auction.

Translation: "These four invitations are for the auction." We'll output: 【26】 "These four invitations are for the auction."

【66】

Translation: "With these four invitations, you can enter the inner city as an auction participant, without needing to pay grain." We'll output: 【27】 "With these four invitations, you can enter the inner city as an auction participant, without needing to pay grain."

After entering the inner city, I suggest you pose as the envoy team and still go through the auction process.

Translation: "After entering the inner city, I suggest you, after posing as the envoy group, still go through the auction process." We'll output: 【28】 "After entering the inner city, I suggest you, after posing as the envoy group, still go through the auction process."

【70】

Translation: "The negotiations between Troy and Bolaka are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon." We'll output: 【29】 "The negotiations between Troy and Bolaka are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon."

The Bolaka city lord is very vigilant; if his subordinates notice the envoy team acting unusually by skipping the auction, they're likely to investigate you.

Translation: "Bolaka City Lord is very vigilant; if someone under him discovers that the envoy group unusually didn't participate in the auction, he would likely investigate you." We'll output: 【30】 "Bolaka City Lord is very vigilant; if someone under him discovers that the envoy group unusually didn't participate in the auction, he would likely investigate you."

【74】

Translation: "You might as well take part in the auction; then you'll be able to meet Bolaka smoothly tomorrow." We'll output: 【31】 "You might as well take part in the auction; then you'll be able to meet Bolaka smoothly tomorrow."

To be honest, the Bolaka auction is still quite interesting.

Translation: "To be honest, Bolaka's auction is still quite interesting." We'll output: 【32】 "To be honest, Bolaka's auction is still quite interesting."

【78】

Translation: "The travel rat gave his opinion." We'll output: 【33】 Lv Shu gave his opinion.

After Lin An ordered him to gather information on the envoy team, he hesitated briefly, then decided to go all in.

Translation: "After being ordered by Lin An to obtain information on the envoy group, he struggled a moment, then simply decided to go all in." We'll output: 【34】 After being ordered by Lin An to obtain information on the envoy group, he struggled a moment, then simply decided to go all in.

【82】

Translation: "The abilities of these outsiders are beyond imagination; in his guess, they likely intend to launch a coup and seize control of Bolaka!" We'll output: 【35】 The abilities of these outsiders are beyond imagination; in his guess, they likely intend to launch a coup and seize control of Bolaka!

Although not explicitly stated, Lin An's undisguised behavior clearly demonstrates this.

Translation: "Although not explicitly stated, Lin An's undisguised behavior all proves this point." We'll output: 【36】 Although not explicitly stated, Lin An's undisguised behavior all proves this point.

【86】

Translation: "Four people overturned hundreds of thousands of troops, a safe zone with a population of one million." We'll output: 【37】 Four people overturned hundreds of thousands of troops, a safe zone with a population of one million.

If anyone had told him this before, he wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death; he'd think they were crazy.

Translation: "If someone had told him this before, he would never believe it even if beaten to death, only thinking the other person crazy." We'll output: 【38】 If someone had told him this before, he would never believe it even if beaten to death, only thinking the other person crazy.

【90】

Translation: "But after personally witnessing Lin An's abilities, in his careful calculations and estimations, there is still a great chance of success." We'll output: 【39】 But after personally witnessing Lin An's abilities, in his careful calculations and estimations, there is still a great chance of success.

With supernatural power beyond comprehension, even posing as a divine envoy is no problem.

Translation: "Transcending cognition's supernatural power, posing as a divine envoy is no problem." We'll output: 【40】 Transcending cognition's supernatural power, posing as a divine envoy is no problem.

【94】

Translation: "If he could play even a small part in it..." We'll output: 【41】 If he could play even a small part in it...

Without even thinking, his life will undergo a major turning point.

Translation: "No need to think; his life will surely face a major turning point." We'll output: 【42】 No need to think; his life will surely face a major turning point.

【98】

Translation: "Seek wealth amidst danger." We'll output: 【43】 Seek wealth amidst danger.

The travel rat racked his brains, fully considering himself as part of Lin An's side in the whole affair.

Translation: "The travel rat racked his brains, fully considering himself as Lin An's side in planning the whole matter." We'll output: 【44】 Lv Shu racked his brains, fully considering himself as Lin An's side in planning the whole matter.

【102】

Translation: "Upon seeing a hint of approval flash in Lin An's eyes, the travel rat's heart was wildly excited." We'll output: 【45】 Upon seeing a hint of approval flash in Lin An's eyes, Lv Shu's heart was wildly excited.

"Sir, the time limit to enter the city with these four invitations is three days."

Translation: "Sir, the time limit for entering the city with these four invitations is three days." We'll output: 【46】 "Sir, the time limit for entering the city with these four invitations is three days."

【106】

Translation: "As for the invitations..." We'll output: 【47】 "As for the invitations..."

After returning to the convoy, I persuaded the remaining members of the Wolf Gang to hand over their property certificate, then sold all their supplies for money.

(note: this is a note line, but it's an index)

We need to keep the inner quotes? We can keep single quotes around "persuaded". We'll output: 【48】 "After returning to the convoy, I 'persuaded' the remaining members of the Wolf Pack, obtained their property certificate, and then sold all the materials for cash."

【112】

Translation: "With your intimidation, sir, the remaining few are very obedient and cooperative with my work." We'll output: 【49】 "With your intimidation, sir, the remaining few are very obedient and cooperative with my work."

I rearranged them to stay in my residence, having my best friend guard them.

Translation: "I have rearranged them in my residence, letting my best friend guard them." We'll output: 【50】 "I have rearranged them in my residence, letting my best friend guard them."

【116】

Translation: "After all, they have been staying in the vehicle without getting out, which could attract a patrol." We'll output: 【51】 "After all, they have been staying in the vehicle without getting out, which could attract a patrol."

To avoid Lin An's suspicion, the travel rat bluntly explained all his actions.

Translation: "To avoid Lin An's suspicion, the travel rat straightforwardly explained all his actions." We'll output: 【52】 To avoid Lin An's suspicion, Lv Shu straightforwardly explained all his actions.

【120】

Translation: "Xiong Hanzi scratched his head, looking astonished at the bowing travel rat:" We'll output: 【53】 Xiong Hanzi scratched his head, looking astonished at the bowing Lv Shu:

"Damn, you kid are really talented."

Translation: "Damn, you kid really are a talent." We'll output: 【54】 "Damn, you kid really are a talent."

【124】

Translation: "Lin An closed the invitations, nodding slightly:" We'll output: 【55】 Lin An closed the invitations, nodding slightly:

"Not bad."

Translation: "Not bad." We'll output: 【56】 "Not bad."

【128】

Translation: "The travel rat before us handles things very meticulously." We'll output: 【57】 Lv Shu handles things very meticulously.

However, in less than an hour, he had almost done everything he could.

Translation: "However, in less than an hour, he almost did everything he could." We'll output: 【58】 However, in less than an hour, he almost did everything he could.

We need to output for each of these indices.

Translation: "Like the remaining members of the Wolf Pack, even Lin An himself unconsciously overlooked them." We'll output: 【59】 Like the remaining members of the Wolf Pack, even Lin An himself unconsciously overlooked them.

He merely left his mental power casually on those few people, and in passing intimidated them.

Didn't expect Lv Shu to even help fill in this detail; he did a good job.

Auction?

Although he didn't really want to waste time, Lin An also couldn't think of a better way.

Scaring Bolaka away would waste even more time.

The dungeon world to real world ratio is 10:1.

One night is fine.

"When does the auction start?"

Lin An stood up and casually asked Lv Shu.

"There are still forty minutes until the auction starts."

Lv Shu saw that Lin An didn't reject his proposal and let out a sigh of relief.

"Lord, I've already arranged the vehicle to the Inner City Envoy Delegation residence."

"It's waiting downstairs now."

"The trip will take about thirteen minutes."

"From the Envoy Delegation residence to the auction takes about six minutes."

"That means we only have about twenty-one minutes for the operation and cleanup."

"Also."

Lv Shu had thoughtfully arranged the vehicle for Lin An early on, then gave Zhang Tie an embarrassed look.

"If you want to bring Lord Zhang Tie to meet Bolaka, you may need to change his identity."

Xiong Hanzi poked his head out and glanced at the two vehicles parked downstairs, not knowing where they got those stretched limousines from.

"What identity?"

"Where did you get this car? It actually looks quite proper."

Lv Shu hesitated a moment, then replied with an apologetic smile.

"Lord Zhang Tie, your build is too large."

"The Envoy Delegation list doesn't include a burly man of this build."

"If you follow Lord Lin An to meet Bolaka, you'll likely have to go through the slave auction process."

"You need to take the identity of a slave purchased by the Envoy Delegation and follow Lord Lin An..."

???

Xiong Hanzi glared, frightening Lv Shu into a grimace.

Heaven knows, Lv Shu was only considering Lin An's convenience.

In his view, Zhang Tie's strength is exaggerated.

If he erupts, combined with Lin An's strange and terrifying ability, there's a high chance he could directly take down Bolaka's guard corps.

Before he truly understood Lin An's strength.

His idea is simple: more people means a higher success rate.

If Lin An succeeds, it's as good as Lv Shu striking it rich.

In the back seat of the stretched limousine, Lin An, accompanied by Mo Ling, looked somewhat amused at Zhang Tie being taken away by Lv Shu.

The auction items need to go through an inspection process, so Lin An let Xiong Hanzi go to the auction first.

On the leather seat, Lin An closed his eyes to rest.

The vehicle slowly started up and drove into the inner city.