CHAPTER 241: CHAPTER 161: A HIGHLY REWARDING DEAL

Indeed, Shen Shi wanted this item not for modern society but for the human civilization of Future Line One.

Although there has now appeared an entirely new future line, it doesn’t mean that Shen Shi plans to abandon Future Line One, where he already possesses a high position, influence, and wealth. The development of this future line is extremely beneficial to him and to the human civilization of modern society.

Moreover—

Although it is still unclear what has happened in the history of the new future line, judging by the current situation in the black market, it likely won’t be too bad.

Trading items to the modern era would once again change history.

Before gaining enough understanding of this future line, Shen Shi does not wish to greatly alter the seemingly favorable history before him.

On the other hand, based on the knowledge he now acquired from the Time Crystal, when his connection with this future line increases, changing the future would more likely lead to consciousness residue, which is also beneficial for him personally.

Considering all factors.

Shen Shi decides to make a contribution to the human civilization of Future Line One.

And after he made his request, the collector before him seemed somewhat surprised.

"Could it be that the honored guest is also a Master of Primordial Energy?"

"The destination of the traded item shouldn’t need extra explanation, right." Shen Shi replied nonchalantly.

Under the guise of a false appearance and energy shield, he wasn’t worried about being discovered, so be it identity or strength, let these people guess.

"Of course."

The collector smiled faintly, radiating an amiable aura.

Watching as others expressed their amazement.

Don’t assume that the collector appears refined, making him necessarily a congenial person.

In fact, quite the opposite.

The collector only cares about antique collectibles and seeks Gus Land to help human civilization, merely hoping that human civilization’s cultural heritage will endure forever.

In most situations, he behaves rather indifferently.

Only when seeing great collectibles does he exhibit fervor, even amicability.

However, few present here have truly seen the collector’s attitude.

Their main impression remains on his status and the massive benefits he holds.

Hence the collective respect previously shown.

And now...

It can only be said that just the collector’s attitude towards him can swiftly elevate this new antique dealer’s status beyond theirs.

"Honored guest, in my possession happens to have a device meeting your requirements." The collector raised his hand and gently pointed.

A semi-transparent crystal-colored device appeared in front.

Shen Shi’s eyes widened slightly.

Because it was surprisingly a tree.

A crystal tree.

Within the transparent trunk seemed to flow energy that was invisible to the naked eye, and the branches were exceedingly dense, yet bare, without a single leaf visible...

No!

Amid Shen Shi’s blurred vision seemed to see numerous fine root-like threads sprawling the entire canopy, gently undulating, extremely mystical.

Is this the device used by the Master of Primordial Energy?

Shen Shi now understood that to truly exert the Master’s effects, apart from reaching a certain level of strength, a special device is needed to truly converge the consciousness of all in a race, forming a powerful force. Some potent devices can even augment, assist, or enhance aggressiveness, thereby playing an even stronger role.

Such devices can often only be manufactured by a C-level civilization.

Moreover, they require extremely high technical demands, making the construction incredibly expensive.

Human civilization of Future Line One, although possessing one, barely met requirements, and even that was built sneakily through immense effort.

Barely reaching the level of C1.

And this before us...

"Is there a manual?" Shen Shi asked directly.

"No rush." The collector chuckled lightly, seemingly confident in the trade item he presented, "I can first inform the honored guest, although the technical level of this device can only be categorized as C9, it comes from a civilization deeply developed in Primordial Energy Technology. Its price in Gus Land is nearly triple that of similar-level devices, and I originally bought it to support the Beiqi Battlefield."

"Are you implying it’s insufficient?" Shen Shi slightly narrowed his eyes.

He just did some observation, confirming some body language meanings are nearly identical to modern ones.

Like smiles, or narrowed eyes.

Even in the state of energy shielding, unable to emit own emotions, primordial body language expressing emotions is still simple and understandable.

"Barter trades mainly depend on both parties’ needs." The collector stared intensely at Shen Shi, only now showing some aggressiveness, "Although these ancient books to me are indeed treasures, I do possess other true works of Sage Saints, and this ’Divine-type Energy Shelter Device’ is the only one in the entire human civilization I have."

"Haha." Shen Shi chuckled lightly twice.

"If that’s the case, then forget it." Without hesitation, he retrieved the projections of these four ancient books entirely, then addressed the others, "Ladies and gentlemen, if anyone can provide me with the desired trade item, then these four ancient books can be traded. But for now, let’s auction the rest of the items first, as I plan to collect some gold coins. Also, as for the Holy Relic Jade Pendant, I demand adding a shop from the market, preferably in the East Country District, whoever has the best location will get priority consideration."