Got the Treasure

Spatial Rings? They're actually selling those?

Xiao Jun was stunned, he didn't expect to see Spatial Rings on the list.

With so many supplies falling from the sky now, everyone resents their parents for not giving them an extra pair of hands - they can only carry so much at once.

But with Spatial Equipment, they wouldn't have to worry about that. Even the lowest-grade ring has a 500 kg capacity, plenty for one person.

Yet the list clearly showed two Spatial Rings for sale. These people must be bold indeed.

The price was intimidating though - ten Second Order Variant Crystals.

The diligent Miss shop assistant was still helping Xiao Jun gather weapons when she saw him wave his hand and hurried back over.

"Commander, do you need anything?"

She deliberately lifted her short skirt as she spoke, revealing snow-white thighs.

Xiao Jun ignored the blatant flash of leg. He had much better waiting for him at home.

"Who's selling the Spatial Rings?"

The mention of Spatial Rings made the assistant's eyes shine brighter, with a hint of anticipation.

"Commander, they're being sold by Future City."

Even Spatial Rings were being put up, just to get Second Order Variant Crystals. Were they trying to advance to Fourth Order? Such swift progress was frightening.

But thinking of the tens of thousands under his command, Xiao Jun felt at ease again.

"Okay, get my weapons sorted first. I'll take another look."

The assistant didn't seem bothered at all. The two rings had been sitting there for days. Everyone who came upstairs asked about them, but no one had bought them.

Those who wanted them couldn't afford the price. Those who could afford them were even shorter on Second Order Variant Crystals. It was a deadlock.

Xiao Jun already had a fair amount of Spatial Equipment. The two rings wouldn't solve any pressing issues. He couldn't justify wasting twenty Second Order Variant Crystals.

He was about to close the list when something at the very bottom caught his eye.

Spatial Stones - increase storage capacity of Spatial Equipment by 250 kg. Price - two Second Order Variant Crystals.

To prevent misunderstanding, its function was explained.

Xiao Jun's breathing quickened. He read the description over carefully. It was right - genuine Spatial Stones.

Though the explanation was nonsense.

Spatial Stones came from Airdrop Crates. Their purpose was assisting Spatial Equipment.

Each piece of Spatial Equipment could only use one Spatial Stone, and only once. Trying again would destroy it.

And the increase wasn't a flat 250 kg. It was fifty percent.

For a Spatial Ring that meant 250 kg extra, but for a Spatial Bracelet it was 2500 kg.

The assistant had just stepped away when Xiao Jun waved urgently for her again. This time it was more impatient.

No choice, the Commander was a big spender. The Miss hurried back.

"Hold off on the weapons. Get me the Spatial Stones first, quick. I'll take them."

Before the assistant could even catch her breath, Xiao Jun pushed her away again. All she wanted was a sip of water!

But she was efficient this time. Two minutes later she returned with a man in tow.

"Commander, this is the one selling the Spatial Stones you wanted."

"Let me see the goods."

Xiao Jun had regained his cool. Never rush in business dealings. The more eager you seem, the easier you are to exploit.

Through decisive actions in the past days, Future City had demonstrated the firmness of its stand and won people's trust.

So the man didn't hesitate to produce two transparent, rubbery objects.

Airdrop Crate products. Their use was obvious on contact.

Xiao Jun held them. An introduction appeared in his mind.

"Spatial Stones. Can be fused into Spatial Equipment to greatly expand capacity."

Now Xiao Jun understood the low price.

There was no mention of a fifty percent increase. 'Greatly expand' conveniently glossed over it.

Future City's appraisers had likely tested with a Spatial Ring, so concluded capacity went up by 250 kg.

By chance, this man had come yesterday too, but his initial asking price was 5 Second Order Variant Crystals. No one even bothered to inquire at that rate.

Charges were steep for the second floor marketplace. If goods didn't sell after long, the man couldn't even afford the stall fee.

Some didn't want to pay the fee and peddled outside instead. But Xiao Jun heard a food seller disappeared the day after doing that.

Without adequate strength, wealth wasn't protection but a fatal poison.

Left with no alternative today, the man had lowered his price. And then Xiao Jun came along.

Xiao Jun examined both Spatial Stones. No problems. The two Second Order Variant Crystal price was very reasonable. He promptly took out the crystals.

Coming today had earned this man a windfall. Xiao Jun instantly added 5000 kg to his storage space, like getting another Spatial Bracelet.

Soon after dismissing the man, the weapons Xiao Jun ordered were gathered too.

There were multiple vendors, so it took some time.

He personally inspected each one, then paid briskly when satisfied.

After storing everything in his space, Xiao Jun got up to leave. This alarmed the assistant.

She had earned plenty today, but was hoping for even more.

"Commander, we have rest lounges upstairs too. Why not take a break?"

Somehow the assistant's uniform buttons had come undone. She was now rubbing against Xiao Jun's arm.

Xiao Jun was in an excellent mood after the weapons and Spatial Stones. Seeing the assistant's overtures, he rubbed his hands.

Ten First Order Variant Crystals appeared and he tossed them into her cleavage.

"A tip for you."

With that, Xiao Jun left without a backward glance.

Under envious gazes, the assistant buttoned up her uniform, still somewhat unsatisfied.