The Game of Global Mining-Chapter 307 - 268: Unearthing Talents in the City

"Does this wheelchair rocket shoot out fire and fly around in circles?"

"This is a divine artifact vehicle and it even has a stun effect..."

Although I can’t see clearly, hearing players talking means I didn’t lose out.

Then, the exclamations of players and applause from NPCs echoed one after another; Chun knew he had won.

Finally, the rolling stopped, but Chun’s screen was still spinning.

——System Message: The battle is over! You gained a lot of battle experience and leveled up to level 34. In the clan conflict, you defeated the Black Spade K, and your commerce reputation decreased.

——System Message: Your outstanding wisdom, master-level module combination integrated with master-level mechanician, and Mirror Spirit Dance skill, have resulted in acquiring the skill information of "Wheelchair Sliding".

——Broken Bottle Commerce Association Announcement: The association won the clan conflict against Black Spade K, and the association’s friendship with Black Spade K decreased.

...

We won! Actually leveled up from the fight, turns out clan brawling can increase experience!

At this moment, the clan channel erupted again: "Brother Chun what’s the situation?"

Chun had to reply: "Stay calm first, I don’t know the situation, let’s fight first and talk later!"

"Brother Chun is bullshit, it doesn’t matter what’s going on, we’re not backing down from this Black Spade K!"

Chun immediately corrected: "No no, we still need to back down if necessary..."

"Listen to Brother Chun!"

Finally, Chun’s screen returned to normal, looking at the ground where thugs lay beaten and "stunned", with the smiling applause of surrounding vendors, Chun felt he had rid society of harm.

Truth be told, during public testing, as a civilian, one wouldn’t encounter such dark social aspects, the most you’d know is to be nice to Vivian, who is a leading figure.

Perhaps this is why the pumpkin vendor didn’t charge, fearing my gang leader status! Because of this, it triggered Black Spade K’s appearance?

In any case, the other side might send reinforcements; staying in the market isn’t an option.

Just as Chun was about to leave, the pumpkin vendor suddenly shouted: "Sir—"

Could it be—

Chun turned to look, the vendor handed Chun a business card: "I’m actually a poor scholar; if you’re free, you can visit my place after I close at noon."

Chun looked at the card: "Claude Elwood Shannon, agricultural scholar, address..."

Holy Shit!! Shannon?!

What kind of easter egg did some big-shot developer slip into the game! Chifanda was surprising enough, but Shannon is the founder of modern information theory, famous for Shannon’s three laws, and here he’s an agricultural scholar?

Alright, whether exploring the Sea of Creation or developing a zoo, I’m short of scholar-type NPCs! It’s good that giving a business card means friendship level has increased.

Chun didn’t want other players to find out so just waved his hand, also waved to nearby stalls, and swiftly left.

Aileen smirked: "Look, I’m getting more skilled at this Wheelchair Sliding. If they come back unprepared a few more times, maybe you’ll learn it yourself."

Even if I learn it, I can’t operate it; this spinning screen is unbearable unless you’re a professional pilot as a player.

Chun immediately asked: "Do you know about this Black Spade K?"

Aileen said: "I don’t know, but I’ve heard the gents chatting about a mysterious force in the city using playing cards to mark subordinates."

Chun was stunned: "So are there fifty-something subordinate gangs since there are fifty-something playing cards?"

Aileen laughed: "Is the Black Spade K considered big? It’s only a gang hanging around the vegetable market; when it comes down to it, it’s just so-so."

But they’re strong; even with 90% immunity, one punch costs me 100 HP. Normally, it’d be one punch for 1000? With all these skills, properties, and Black Flag Order, I can hold up 3000 HP; for regular players, it’s one punch and they’re down...

Aileen laughed: "How about we check out the jewelry shop?"

Chun was astonished: "What for?"

Aileen chuckled: "Let’s see which gang’s territory the jewelry shop belongs to, right?"

Chun was shocked: "No way! The jewelry shop must be owned by a big noble, how could any gang dare create trouble?"

"We’ll see, won’t we? Besides, there are a few people in the Treasure Pearl Shop according to the social guide. Also, you’re an advanced jeweler now, so you can interact."

Exactly! By applying membrane to Aileen’s mirror, I instantly became an advanced jeweler, and I have 64 Purification Treasure Pearls that need enhancement too. Also, I wonder if there’s someone at the jewelry shop who’s a disciple of Tissina?

Arriving at the ornate and heavily guarded entrance of the jewelry shop, Chun felt a bit nervous.

Just as he prepared to slide inside, the guard stopped him: "Sir, improperly dressed individuals are not allowed inside."

Holy Shit, but I’m in a patient’s outfit, how isn’t it proper!

Chun immediately called out according to the guide: "I’m looking for the cleaner Old Mr. Moss."

"No way! Improperly dressed individuals are not allowed inside."

Just then, an elder rushed out from the shop: "I am Moss, let this gentleman in!"

Ah? It seems quite smooth?

The elder didn’t say much: "This way, sir."

He’s more proactive than me, what did this trigger again?

Chun followed him to the staircase, the elder didn’t hesitate: "Please, sir."

Chun was puzzled: "You know my wheelchair can go upstairs?"

The elder laughed: "Because this wheelchair is maintained by our company. The last time I saw it, I was just a teenager apprentice, but this wheelchair left an indelible impression on me."

There’s a story!

Chun then rolled the wheelchair up to the second floor, which surprisingly was a jewelry processing room filled with various machines.

The elder then led Chun to one of the private rooms: "Sir, I’m actually a master-level jeweler; please allow me to help maintain the wheelchair’s power core."

Ah? Chun was surprised: "Aren’t you the janitor?"

The elder laughed: "Actually, I’m also a shareholder of the company, retired long ago, with nothing to do so I just sweep the floors."

Sweeping Monk huh! Hidden master level!

Chun quickly asked: "You’re at master level, how could you have nothing to do? Go for Grandmaster!"

The elder sighed: "Can’t find top-grade gems, always stuck at the doorstep of Grandmaster. But the core of this gentleman’s wheelchair is very high-end in gem quality; by maintaining and researching it, I might break through."

Is that so?

Chun decided to test him: "Do you know who the previous owner of this wheelchair was?"

The elder laughed: "I do, the physician Shirits from Southern Canyon Village. Back then when my father was ill, we went all the way to the countryside to see him."

Correct answer, then assist him.

Chun entered the workshop, and surprisingly found it quite futuristic, not help but be amazed: "So advanced?"

The elder laughed: "Miss Fafnir’s warship command chamber was polished by our company."

Chun couldn’t believe it: "So our Black Iron City is this advanced!"

The elder smiled: "No, our company is affiliated with the Golden Empire. Since Black Iron City was built a hundred years ago, it has always been this way, so it includes some magic battleship technology from the Golden Empire."

Ah!! Old Drunkard said I could build ships at the dock; can they craft a magic command chamber here? Probably not cheap, better not think about it now.

Chun asked again: "Since the company is affiliated with the Golden Empire, how come Mr. Moss can’t find gems to reach Grandmaster level?"

The elder sighed: "Top-grade gems are only prioritized for Gem City companies, which are also affiliated with the Golden Empire."

Chun asked again: "Does Mr. Moss know the situation of the Golden Empire?"

The elder sighed: "I don’t know! I was born during the late pioneering period in Black Iron City, employed by the company, never visited the Empire, nor obtained Empire citizenship. My two biggest wishes in life are to upgrade to Grandmaster, and obtain Empire citizenship."

Uh... does this count as the old infiltrator?

Chun stopped asking, unbuckled his seatbelt, and the elder moved Chun to a workstation chair: "Please wait for a moment, sir. If you’re interested, you can learn how to use this jewelry cutting machine; this machine can enhance your jewelry skills, and you may freely use the box of gemstone rounds beside it."

High-tech stuff! Chun became interested: "Alright!"