Han Xiao figured out the favorability system, thought for a moment, and realized he had the ability to sell things to players, so he let out a strange "hehehe" laugh.
"Kid, you're pretty good. I have high hopes for you. I only sell things to those who are destined to receive them."
Frenzied Sword were in a frenzy when they heard this, and they were stunned again, staring blankly.
Huh? My favorability has dropped, but he still says he has high hopes for me. Is favorability calculated in reverse in this game? Why is this NPC smiling so creepily? It's scary! I feel a chill down my spine!
That's fucking creepy!
[Do you want to open a personal shop for [Frenzied Sword]?]
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Yes."
A virtual box similar to a quest posting appeared in front of him, divided into two sides. The left side was an "Item Shop," which indicated that he could put his items there, and they would appear in the list even if he didn't have them with him. The right side was a "Skill Shop," where he could put the skills he knew. Han Xiao tried putting a few on there.
[Please price the goods. Note: Price can be in currency, experience, or barter.]
[You can also set purchase conditions, including but not limited to affinity, level, skills, profession, etc.]
The universe is vast, and there are many kinds of currencies. Aquamarine Dollar are only the currency of Planet Aquamarine. The only universally accepted currency in the universe is Enas. The type of currency can be set freely, provided that you have been exposed to it before.
"This feature set is really comprehensive!"
Han Xiao was amazed, suddenly realizing that if he set a purchase limit based on favorability for the product, wouldn't the favorability adjustment system instantly transform from a useless feature into enticing bait?
Oh dear, isn't this the developers' trick to retain players? They're enticing players to increase their favorability with NPCs, forcibly extending their playtime. Back in the day, I had to do dozens of difficult quests to raise my reputation with the [Federation of Light] to Revered before I could buy a Glory- class flagship.
Has he now risen from serfdom to sing praises, transformed from a great proletarian freedom Fighter into a heinous capitalist corrupt official?
My panel is amazing!
Han Xiao set up the product and confirmed the release.
A shop interface appeared in front of Frenzied Sword. He glanced at it and was immediately captivated. He couldn't help but open his mouth wide, his face flushed, and he managed to utter a sentence.
"A divine artifact!"
"Folding War Blade, High Combustion Bullet, Type 73 Wasp Pistol, Jason Submachine Gun, Saber Rifle..."
Frenzied Sword were so excited by the attributes of these equipment that their eyes turned red. To them, they were all divine artifacts. If they had these equipment, they would definitely be several levels ahead of all other players!
Looking at the price again felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over me, chilling me to the bone, leaving me feeling utterly disheartened.
The cheapest High Combustion Bullet cost a hundred each, why don't you just rob someone?
And that Light Power Arm requires a relationship level of 10 or higher. Given how this NPC lowers relationship level when I do quests, does that mean I'll never get this equipment?
No wonder the danger level is extremely deadly; this NPC is definitely not someone my level should be dealing with!
The item shop infuriated Frenzied Sword to the point of hysteria, but upon checking the skill shop, he was instantly revived.
Basic Combat, Basic Shooting, Grappling... Just these common skills alone made Frenzied Sword drool. But when they looked down, they were immediately stunned.
Mechanic Class Career Knowledge for Job Change!
There are also a whole bunch of miscellaneous Mechanic Class skills, but the one that impressed Frenzied Sword the most was [Energy Refinement Method]!
"Divine skill!" Frenzied Sword roared inwardly.
Han Xiao suddenly shook his head, "It's a pity you're not a mechanic, so you can't learn my skills."
Frenzied Sword were stunned, caught in a mental struggle. He had already regarded Han Xiao as a "mysterious mentor" or "hidden NPC," an absolutely rare opportunity. If he could learn from him, his growth rate would crush all other players.
However, he prefers Pugilist Class, as can be seen from his ID.
After counting his money and experience, which was just enough to learn a basic mechanical skill, Frenzied Sword finally made up his mind.
If he doesn't seize this opportunity, which is equivalent to winning the lottery, he'll definitely regret it for the rest of his life.
"I'm taking the gamble; I'm sure I won't lose out this time!"
Should I switch to the Mechanic Class?
"Sure!"
[Your [Basic Weaponry has been learned. You have gained 500 experience points and 100 Aquamarine Dollar.]
The cost of learning skills like Frenzied Sword will be given to Han Xiao, which is equivalent to tuition.
Imparting skills is equivalent to teaching; your own skills will not change as a result.
Han Xiao carefully considered the skills he chose to demonstrate. First of all, he definitely wouldn't sell Advanced Knowledge and blueprints, and he didn't demonstrate active combat skills like Sliding Shot. Most of the skills he taught were ones that players could easily obtain... Of course, most players don't know this yet.
For example, the [Energy Refinement Method] will definitely be awakened after the player advances for the first time at level 20, but judging from the way Frenzied Sword are so excited that they can't breathe, they obviously don't know this.
Selling skills that players will definitely learn in the future is like getting something for nothing!
But Han Xiao understood the principle of scarcity marketing. He set the price of the [Energy Refinement Method] at 10,000 experience points and 3,000 Aquamarine Dollar, which was a huge sum for a newbie. Moreover, he set the purchase requirement to be at least 10 points of favorability. Thinking of this, Han Xiao hurriedly adjusted the favorability of Frenzied Sword back to zero. He always had to give customers some confidence and hope.
Frenzied Sword immediately misunderstood, thinking that Han Xiao really liked making deals and that only by buying things could he increase his favorability. He secretly decided to patronize Han Xiao's business more often in the future.
After conducting a preliminary test of the basic NPC functions, Han Xiao completed his objective and walked away.
"Wow, don't go! I want to follow you, boss!" Frenzied Sword panicked and hurriedly asked, "Where will I find you later?"
Han Xiao paused for a moment, wrote the repair shop address on a piece of paper, left it with Frenzied Sword, and then leisurely left, leaving behind an inscrutable the Sight of Father's Back.
Frenzied Sword treasured the note, carefully putting it away, his heart pounding with excitement. "This is my chance!"
His powerful mechanical equipment and skills are enough to put him ahead of all other players; with such an advantage, he can definitely stand out.
However... the prerequisite is that he gets to enjoy this opportunity all by himself!
Frenzied Sword thought to themselves, "We can't let anyone else discover this hidden NPC!"
To the vast city of West Capital, the few beta testers were like an insignificant ripple, unnoticed and all poor. Han Xiao wasn't interested in them for the time being; his trip was merely to test the NPC functions. The results satisfied him greatly, and he began to devise various ways to exploit the players.
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, his thoughts drifting away, scenes from his memories surfacing, the images tinged with a hazy hue, like reflections in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water.
In his previous life, Frenzied Sword was one of the earliest professional players to compete in "Galaxy". He was a master of Pugilist Class and made a name for himself in the first season, winning one of the top 24 spots in the Huaxia region. This honor made Frenzied Sword and made him famous overnight, establishing his status.
But now, a future top-tier Pugilist Class player has been fooled into becoming Mechanic Class; it's hard to say what the future holds.
Han Xiao dared to choose the Mechanic Class because he knew that the Mechanic Class was extremely powerful in the later stages, overwhelming most players. However, the players at this time obviously did not know this. The Mechanic Class was dim and relatively weak in the early stages. Countless Mechanic Class players had felt that their future was bleak and had switched accounts to start over, most of whom were professional players.
I feel like I've somehow wronged him...
Han Xiao shook his head. What do you mean by "pitfall"? Strictly speaking, this was Frenzied Sword's own choice. As long as he can persevere, he'll definitely thank me a few versions later. Hmm... maybe.