[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-977":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2274835,4446,"Chapter 977: Extorting","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-977",977,"\u003Cp>Alchemy Lifeform Creation reached Lv.20, unlocking three recipes: Deathclaw and Bazel are advanced alchemy lifeforms, though far from the likes of Wolf Steward, which possesses individual will; the Supervisor is a mid-tier alchemy lifeform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deathclaw is an agility-type, Bazel is a strength-type; both possess formidable abilities, but neither is the alchemy lifeform Su Xiao desires—he seeks a stamina-type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantages of a stamina-type alchemy lifeform are threefold: first, it can block enemy attacks for Su Xiao at critical moments; second, it possesses control abilities; third, it can sustain prolonged engagement with enemies. If Su Xiao faces multiple foes simultaneously, the survival capability of his alchemy lifeform must be as high as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ideal alchemy lifeform should be medium-sized, humanoid or canine in form, requiring no high intelligence—only the ability to follow basic commands like follow or attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, none of the three lifeform blueprints meet this criterion. To obtain new blueprints, it’s not enough to merely spend Paradise Coins—you also need a degree of luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s hesitation, Su Xiao pulled out a card, similar in appearance to a bank card, one side marked with “24k.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After activating the card, Su Xiao put it away. About five minutes later, his Reincarnation Mark received an email.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Welcome to the Black Flag Trading Company.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao began replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alchemy lifeform blueprints—higher rank preferred. Stamina-type only.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Su Xiao sent his message, the Black Flag Trading Company signaled to wait. Around half an hour later, a new email appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This email contained numerous images—each displaying details of a lifeform blueprint. The blueprints ranged from purple to gold quality, with gold-tier blueprints being rare, totaling only three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such a large number of alchemy lifeform blueprints, Su Xiao was surprised. He had previously purchased bomb and potion blueprints, but both were prohibitively expensive and of low quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao had merely contacted the black merchant out of curiosity—yet he’d stumbled upon an unexpected windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a vast quantity of lifeform blueprints suggests low demand among Contracted Ones. Why would alchemy lifeforms—fearless, loyal fighters—have such low demand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao attempted to craft Deathclaw. A prompt appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【To substitute required materials, consume 120,000 Paradise Coins and 2 Medium Soul Crystals.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>120,000 Paradise Coins plus 2 Medium Soul Crystals—this counterfeiting cost was already outrageous. The coins were manageable, but 2 Medium Soul Crystals would cripple many Contracted Ones. Soul Crystals are used to upgrade skills; most would never waste them crafting alchemy lifeforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deathclaw’s blueprint was likely dark purple. A gold-tier blueprint would cost even more—and the resulting alchemy lifeform would be correspondingly stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao messaged the black merchant, proposing a meeting. To his surprise, the black merchant hesitated—leaving Su Xiao puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao didn’t know that among second- and third-tier Contracted Ones, his name was already feared. Merely by opposing the Blood Gate Adventuring Team as a lone wolf, he’d already stunned most third-tier Contracted Ones—making it impossible to remain anonymous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What shocked them even more was that Su Xiao still thrived after provoking Stan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black merchant hesitated because he’d heard a rumor: Su Xiao was utterly unreasonable; a single glance from him could cost you your head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, rumors weren’t entirely trustworthy. Moreover, the black merchant 24k had once traded with Su Xiao—both sides profited. The gold-tier dagger Su Xiao sold him had launched Black Flag Trading Company’s reputation at a single auction, triggering a snowball effect. As trust improved, numerous lone wolves began entrusting the company to sell their goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Black Flag Trading Company had been infamous in the Derivative World for overcharging on potions—its reputation was terrible. Fortunately, its chairman, Qian Dapang, had foresight. He even operated at a loss, solely to cleanse the company’s image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Dapang succeeded. Today, Black Flag Trading Company is regarded as a rising star among trading firms, with an outstanding reputation. Earning commissions from selling gold-tier items has become routine. Qian Dapang’s status has skyrocketed. Rumors say his company’s vast trade network has extended his time in the Derivative World by over a year—he has proven his value in a specific field and earned recognition from the Reincarnation Paradise. Compared to his personal entry into the Derivative World, his company matters far more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a masked, potion-marketing street peddler to the owner of a vast trading empire and terrifying quantities of Paradise Coins, Qian Dapang is undoubtedly a remarkable man. His talent isn’t combat—it’s commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside Qian Dapang’s rise, inside a café in the Reincarnation Paradise, Su Xiao waited for news from the black merchant 24k.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The café’s music was soothing. A cup of coffee sat untouched before Su Xiao—he was immersed in a game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Late, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black merchant 24k, fully wrapped and wearing a black skull mask, sat across from Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao grunted, still engrossed in his game. Seeing this, the black merchant’s mouth twitched beneath his mask. In his mind, Su Xiao was a cold, ruthless killer who slaughtered at the slightest provocation—yet here, the legendary killer was lost in a game…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black merchant 24k didn’t know that Su Xiao had nearly sliced Er Zhuzi to pieces with his tablet. Had Dai-tu not intervened, Er Zhuzi would almost certainly be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here are the blueprints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black merchant placed a dozen blueprints on the table. Their pale gold and gold glows drew the attention of the female shopkeeper nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao set down his tablet and began scanning the blueprints—he’d already chosen one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Alchemy Lifeform Blueprint】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Origin: Third-Tier Low-Intensity Battlefield\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quality: Gold\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type: Knowledge-Based Skill Scroll\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect: Upon use, learn the blueprint for crafting Frost Bullman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prerequisites: Alchemy Lifeform Creation Lv.20, Intelligence 70.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rating: 328 points (Gold scrolls range from 310–400 points)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: Frost Bullman is a unique product of Alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Price: 27,000 Paradise Coins (This is a knowledge-based skill scroll, priced lower than usual).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the price at which the Reincarnation Paradise sold this 【Alchemy Lifeform Blueprint】, Su Xiao had already guessed it wasn’t selling well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why Black Flag Trading Company bought it—the reason was simple: they hoarded it. Once they found a Contracted One who needed it, they’d gouge him mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao was now the target of the black merchant’s gouging. Very few Contracted Ones specifically sought alchemy lifeform blueprints—unlike popular potion blueprints, these were notoriously hard to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>",1053,"2026-06-19T23:49:56.324Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","254b8fea72acf4f69aea1237d555c463695209978d5dff68b98c5069b21672cb","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-978","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-976",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]