Moreover, because of its strategic importance, it was nowhere to be found on the market.
The only reliable channel Wang Dong had found so far was exchanging merit points recognized by the Kindling Human Civilization Alliance.
It was simply too difficult.
Just as Wu Baiyi had said.
The Xitu Federation was actually generous enough to offer Dark Crystals and Radiant Crystals—resources used to strengthen Kindling Warships—for exchange...
Although the ten High-grade Energy Crystals involved in this particular transaction seemed fairly ordinary on their own.
But according to Mada's intel.
This was only the two sides' first transaction, and they had already used ten High-grade Energy Crystals.
Furthermore, High-grade Energy Crystals were also the main items offered by the Xitu Federation in subsequent deals.
That was enough to indicate a few things.
"Mada!"
"Understood!"
Wang Dong spoke, and Mada acknowledged him.
Four words in total.
No need for any more "zero-eight-three" words.
Communication complete.
Afterward.
The Sky Peng Horizontal didn't stay in the Free City to try its hand at "treasure hunting" or anything of the sort.
In a place of this caliber, the odds of finding a treasure were negligible.
They headed straight back to Shangjing Road in the New Song Kingdom.
Wang Dong planned to continue pursuing the connection with the New Song Promotion Association, as originally intended.
The deal with Zhao Mengzhuo had made it clear.
The New Song Kingdom really was a bona fide "big spender."
Even a little trickling through the fingers of a giant like that would be enough to give the Sky Peng Horizontal a hearty meal.
Asking Wang Jujun and Princess Qingluo for help was Wang Dong's last resort.
If he could open a channel through the New Song Promotion Association.
That would be best.
On the way, Wang Dong kept busy.
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