Chapter 170: Superhuman Exchange Meeting!

Unnoticed, half an hour had passed.

During that time, a few superhumans came over to inquire about the second‑tier premium materials in front of Taku's stall.

But after asking the price, every one of them shook their heads.

Taku, however, didn't really care about that.

What Taku sells is originally top‑tier premium.

Ordinary superhumans simply cannot tell the difference between these top‑tier premium materials and ordinary tempered premium materials.

Soon after, a masked superhuman whose sequence was perfectly concealed and restrained stopped in front of Taku.

"Friend, the second‑tier premium materials I bought from you last time were quite good."

"Do you… have any third‑tier premium materials here?"

The masked superhuman's voice was slightly hoarse, obviously he had also altered his voice.

Taku silently examined the masked superhuman before him.

Last time, this mysterious masked superhuman indeed purchased several second‑tier materials.

Having tasted the benefits of Taku's materials, this time he actually wanted to buy third‑tier premium materials.

For superhumans who have ability and talent and wish to advance to second or third tier,

generally they choose the 12 format.

that is, choosing leader‑tier material as the main material and two elite materials as auxiliaries.

This way, the danger is not so high, and the strength after advancement is also assured.

If talent is greater and strength stronger,

one can fully choose the 21 format.

that is, two leader‑tier materials plus one elite material.

and like Taku, advancing with three leader‑tier materials.

Undoubtedly, this is the practice of geniuses among geniuses, top among tops.

Soul strength, physical strength, and source energy strength are all fully assured.

Taku can easily overwhelm and defeat superhumans one tier above him.

These foundational materials play an irreplaceable role.

But for the vast majority of capable and wealthy superhumans,

they will use the 12 advancement method.

A decent elite material is also indispensable.

"Third‑tier premium materials are available, but… they're a bit costly."

"How much is it?" the masked superhuman asked.

"1500 magic gold starting price." Taku's voice carried the echo characteristic unique to the Shadow Dimension.

That price obviously made the masked superhuman's body tense slightly.

Obviously, this price is surprisingly high.

Ordinary third‑tier premium materials usually cost only three to five hundred magic gold, which is already not cheap.

This 1500 magic gold is already approaching one‑third, or even half, the price of a third‑tier leader‑tier material.

Many capable superhumans, when advancing with a leader‑tier material, basically exhaust their savings, no exaggeration.

"Do you have any top‑tier soul elite material?" the person hesitated, then asked.

"Level 38 Northern Ice Wasteland Centaur Elite Soul Crystal."

"Level 37 Ocean Wailing Merfolk Elite Soul Crystal."

"Also, Level 38 Meteorite Area Sky Griffin Soul Crystal."

"The prices are around 1800 magic gold each; for the Level 37 one, I can give you a discount of 50 magic gold."

Since Taku sells only premium materials.

Naturally, the purchasers are also top‑tier premium materials of the same‑tier superhumans.

Taku will screen material grade, superhuman traits, and quality, etc.

"Can I have a look?"

The person, pondering, then asked.

"Sure."

Taku rummaged in his superhuman bracelet for a moment, then produced the Level 38 Northern Ice Wasteland Centaur Elite Soul Crystal.

He took the Level 38 elite soul superhuman crystal.

The superhuman began to examine it closely.

He himself was well versed in much knowledge and technique of refining materials, and he himself is a first‑tier alchemist.

When he carefully examined this Level 38 elite soul crystal,

The man felt his soul become much calmer.

Inside, there is absolutely no perceptible negative trait, harmful component, or impurity.

As for the invisible parts, they need to be detected and verified by special means such as spiritual perception, frequency matching, and special characteristic vision.

However, the man repeatedly verified using his various methods, and felt nothing unusual.

That is, this premium material is very close to the theoretical 【perfectly harmless】 material.

After consumption, there is little danger; as long as one's foundation is sufficient, one can easily complete the breakthrough.

Earlier, his sister used the materials he bought to advance, and then explained to him how amazing this material is.

After returning the materials to Taku, the masked man then looked at Taku and asked.

Can I reserve this batch of materials first? I don't have that much demon gold on hand.

No problem. Ta Ke nodded silently.

Purchasing such exorbitantly priced materials, those are major clients, so naturally they can be given some preferential treatment.

During the few days when each ash‑fire cycle changes, I will appear in this Star Orbit Market.

Ta Ke roughly set a time for coming to the black market.

But he only gave a rough range, without a specific date.

"Do you undertake the refinement of leader‑grade materials, sir?" Seeing that Ta Ke was unlike those temperamental refiners, appearing more amiable, the masked man asked again.

Ta Ke's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing that.

Many extraordinary beings who obtained formidable leader‑grade materials would certainly not part with them lightly.

Suitable ones would be kept for personal use, unsuitable ones would be kept for barter.

But no matter what, unless these leader‑grade materials are used to forge weapons.

If one wishes to use them, they must find an alchemist, blacksmith, or refiner—extraordinary beings of that sort—to refine the materials.

Refining leader‑grade materials carries relatively high risk.

Even an expert like Ba Jinsī, a blacksmith‑alchemist specialist, would not readily accept such materials.

Even if they did accept them, they would not perform deep forging.

After removing visible impurities, they would not even touch the deep‑seated impurities.

If these materials were to be scrapped,

losing money would be a minor matter.

and one might even lose their life.

After all, who could obtain leader‑grade materials if not an extraordinary person?

As Ta Ke intended to make money by means of refinement, he naturally would not let such an opportunity slip.

"Then it depends on the quality of the leader‑grade material."

Ta Ke said in a slow, orderly manner.

"I don't take anything above fourth tier; I only accept fourth tier and below."

"And the price varies slightly depending on the degree of tempering."

"Ordinary refinement: 10% fee; deep refinement: 20% fee; perfect refinement: 40% fee."

Ta Ke's words instantly brought a faint smile to the masked man's heart.

Ordinary blacksmith‑refiners also have ordinary and deep refinement options for leader‑grade materials.

But this refiner before him possesses the astonishing ability of "perfect refinement."

Even with alchemical methods like those of Sheng Lande, he had only heard of them and never actually encountered them.

This is an extremely rare opportunity.

After further inquiry, they agreed with Ta Ke on a rough time for their next meeting.

The masked man then left, satisfied.

Ta Ke pondered briefly and then withdrew his gaze.

His identity as a refiner can completely manifest in shadow form.

Moreover, Ta Ke possesses two shadow rune ring staves.

One ordinary shadow rune ring stave.

One single‑ring state shadow rune ring stave.

By switching between different shadow states, he can better conceal his own identity.

All things considered, in this underground black market, Ta Ke need not worry at all about his identity being exposed.

He need only watch out for his own safety.

Maintaining the shadow state, Ta Ke silently guarded his stall.

At the same time, Ta Ke silently contemplated the profundity of the shadow rune.

Anyway, sitting here idle is just being idle.

Compared to Xi Luo'er, beings like Bo Lanke with top‑tier A‑rank extraordinary talent.

They require an utterly perfect, safe, and tranquil environment before they can possibly grasp the profundity of the classic texts.

As for Ta Ke, grasping the rune profundity just requires sitting here—simple and easy.

After remaining in the shadow state for a long time,

Ta Ke's eye‑corner strange vascular dimensions began to twist, and color was rapidly drained.

The world faintly showed a tendency to gradually freeze.

Ta Ke gradually sank into the dimension of the shadow stratum.

Moreover, within the shadow‑dimension area, many shadow creatures began to gather toward Ta Ke.

They sensed that a living shadow was about to fall, a rare chance for them to feast.

Prolonged use of shadow power will ultimately be buried by shadow.

This is the price!

Just as many shadow creatures thought they could enjoy a tasty dinner,

a huge‑bodied, ferociously vicious demon wolf chieftain suddenly burst forth from some corner.

The demon wolf chieftain, one mouthful each, one by one,

gulped down those first‑ and second‑tier shadow creatures that wanted to enjoy a hearty meal.

It was indeed a hearty meal—except that they themselves were the food being eaten.

In a short while, the shadow magic wolf leader had devoured the shadow creatures that had gathered around.

With the shadow dimension's shadow-flame magic wolf leader, it let out two soft whimpers toward Ta Ke, then quickly departed.

As the shadow fall ended.

And Ta Ke's perception gradually detached from the shadow dimension.

Perception returned to normal; the world at the edge of vision was no longer distorted, and color saturation remained as usual.

With the shadow dimension's shadow-flame magic wolf leader, those minor negative costs no longer needed Ta Ke to handle them himself.

The shadow magic wolf could help Ta Ke clean things up completely.

And this was already the third time.

Just then.

「Clang… clang… clang… 」

Within the Spirit Realm Layer, the spirit clock rang.

Ordinary extraordinary beings naturally could not hear it.

At least one had to be an intermediate extraordinary being, or a formidable extraordinary being with the talent to walk the Spirit Realm, in order to hear it.

As the Spirit Realm Layer's bell rang.

Star Track Star Track Market's 'Spirit Realm Layer' extraordinary beings' gathering began.

Just the Spirit Realm Layer's threshold screened out a large number of extraordinary beings.

In this underground city black market, the standard of the Star Track Market's 'Extraordinary Being Exchange Meeting' was still relatively high.

Ta Ke stood up, packed up his stall, and headed toward the gathering place of the Spirit Realm Layer's exchange meeting.