Qi Yuan nodded and pocketed the items. Although his marksmanship was not good, he could make up for it. The Eagle and two armor-piercing bullets could make up for his lack of attack.
In addition to the ten hundred-dollar notes, the bald man also carefully took out twenty ten-dollar notes and folded them into a thick stack.
These notes, which were introduced by the Gate of Truth, had the property that even Extraordinaires could not forge. After it was introduced, it quickly gained the recognition of other forces and became the only currency in the new era.
Although some people had lost faith in notes and were only willing to believe in barter, notes were still the main currency in Blackstone Town.
With 1,200 yuan in his pocket, Qi Yuan instantly became a rich man in Blackstone Town.
Blackstone Town did not prohibit outsiders from staying. As long as you had money, you could enjoy the best food, the purest water, and the most beautiful women here.
Qi Yuan spent 10 yuan to find a clean place. The only downside was that it was noisy. After Qi Yuan threw two scantily clad women who liked to knock on the door down from the second floor, it finally quieted down.
This was a set of one bedroom and one living room that was built to imitate the layout of the old era. Other than a huge window that allowed one to see the street, the most extravagant part was the 24-hour hot water supply. Although there was a limit to the amount of water used, as long as one had enough money, this limit would not exist.
After filling the bathtub with hot water, Qi Yuan lay in the water and closed his eyes to think about his next plan.
In this strange new world, powerful strength was the best guarantee for survival.
Although the miraculous Talent Tree could bring about all kinds of powerful abilities, it was not an easy task to obtain enough Talent Points.
The checkpoint at Situ's place was proof.
This talent tree obviously did not want him to obtain powerful strength easily.
These checkpoints were the test it gave him!
"Three checkpoints. One is in Situ's secret underground room, and the other two are in the north. They should be in the two mines in the north. None of them are easy places to check in.
"The most dangerous place should be the checkpoint in Situ's underground secret room. I should be able to sneak into the checkpoint in the mine and get the two talent points outside first. Once I'm strong enough, I'll think of a way to enter Situ's secret room!"
"Of the two mines in the north, one has been taken over by Bug Beasts and abandoned. Other than a large number of Black-toothed Rats, there should be many powerful Bug Beasts inside. Even Situ didn't manage to take back the mine from the Bug Beasts. If I go there recklessly, I'll just be sending myself to death."
"The other mine has always been under Si Tu's control. As the main resource point of Black Stone Town, Si Tu has placed a tight defense in this mine. There are even superhumans who are his trusted aides guarding the entrance. It won't be easy to sneak in, but we can think of a way."
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The hot water in the bathtub gradually cooled down. After washing off the stench of the Rotten Wolf, Qi Yuan changed into a clean set of clothes and left his residence, heading towards the only tavern in Blackstone Town.
As a residential area with more than a thousand people, one-third of Blackstone Town's population were hunters in the wilderness. For these hunters who lived on the edge of their blades, strong alcohol and women were the best ways to vent their stress.
As night fell, bright searchlights shone on the empty wilderness. Blackstone Town became lively, and the tavern became the most lively place in the entire town.
Even the nominal leader of Blackstone Town, Si Tu, turned a blind eye to the tavern's management. As long as no one died, no one would care what they did in the tavern.
Pushing open the door, a strong stench of sweat mixed with the smell of strong alcohol wafted out. Amidst the hustle and bustle, some people were drinking alone, while others were making a racket. A group of scantily clad women were shuttling through the crowd with wine glasses in their hands. People kept stuffing dirty banknotes into their palm-sized undergarments and groping them while they were at it. In exchange, they let out moans that made one's blood boil.
Qi Yuan looked around and finally found his target in the corner of the hall. A few shirtless middle-aged men were huddled around a round table where the light from the chandelier could not reach. They were drinking the cheapest beer and whispering to each other.
One of them was skinny, but his eyes were like a mouse in the night, shining brightly. He kept patrolling the hall as if he was looking for prey.
Qi Yuan walked over and sat down across from the skinny man.
The few people who were chatting instantly quieted down. Their angry gazes landed on Qi Yuan at the same time, and their hands under the table quietly gripped the weapons on their bodies.
The rules of the tavern forbade the use of guns, but they did not forbid the use of knives!
Qi Yuan's rash actions carried a strong sense of provocation. If not for the fact that they did not know his background, they would have already brandished their knives and attacked him.
Only the skinny man's eyes carried some doubt. He felt that the person in front of him was somewhat familiar.
"Molin, we meet again!" Qi Yuan said indifferently.
Molin's pupils suddenly shrank when he heard this voice. He did not expect to see Qi Yuan here.
Qi Yuan ignored Molin and called the waiter over. He then looked at Molin and asked with a smile.
"What would you like to drink? Don't be shy, it's my treat!"
Facing these people who were filled with hostility, Qi Yuan was calm and unruffled. His gaze swept over the others, and when he saw the daggers in their hands, the smile on his face did not change. He snapped his fingers and said,
"Everyone, a glass of cold beer. Remember to add some ice. Put it on my tab!"
The waiter holding the tray had unknowingly stood to the side. He nodded slightly, turning a blind eye to the hostile atmosphere. However, a white frost suddenly appeared on his right hand, and he placed five glasses of beer on the round table in front of Qi Yuan one by one.
A rank 1 Magic Domain ability — Frost Touch. It could quickly turn cold beer into ice, and it could also freeze people into ice sculptures. The only difference was that the latter required a longer time.
Looking at the five cups of cold beer neatly placed on the round table, Molin finally could not sit still any longer. He suddenly stood up and even accidentally knocked over a wine glass in front of him. The crisp sound of the glass falling attracted the attention of the surrounding drinkers.
The waiter who had already left reappeared. He looked at Molin, who was about to make trouble, and said coldly, "You broke a glass of wine.
Do you need to pay ten bucks in cash or goods of equivalent value? "
In this world full of danger, the Blackstone Tavern had always taken money first when doing business. Of course, this was not the case for some Extraordinaires!
"You —"
Molin looked angrily at the waiter, as if he wanted to roar. However, the waiter's cold eyes were like a bucket of ice water that drenched him from head to toe. His anger instantly disappeared, and he could not help but shiver.
A glass of the cheapest beer only cost one buck, but a glass cost ten bucks. This was an indirect warning to those who dared to cause trouble in the Blackstone Tavern.
"I — I — I'll pay!"
Molin felt his pockets, but he only found two one-buck notes. Cold sweat immediately flowed down his back. There was only one outcome for those who dared to dine and dash in the tavern, and that was to be thrown into a mine.
Molin looked at his companions for help, but he saw that not only had the four of them let go of the daggers in their hands, they had even deliberately turned their heads away, acting as if they did not recognize him at all!
The waiter was willing to let Qi Yuan keep the tab instead of paying first. This had already revealed a lot of information, letting them know what to do to stay away from danger.
'You bunch of damned things, the beer you drank just now was paid for by me!' Molin roared angrily in his heart, but he did not dare to move in the slightest.
The waiter looked at him coldly, and his right hand once again emitted an icy chill.
"Put it on my tab."
Qi Yuan spoke again, helping Molin out of his predicament.
Hearing this, the waiter dispersed the chill in his hand. The other half-naked men also quietly left their seats, leaving the entire table to Qi Yuan and Molin.
Molin sat down dejectedly, picked up the iced beer on the table, and downed it in one gulp. Then, he glared at Qi Yuan. His eyes were bloodshot, as if they would explode at any moment.
"How are you still alive!
Where are One-eyed Qiang and the others? "
Although One-eyed Qiang only had one eye, he had awakened an extraordinary ability. His unerring marksmanship, coupled with the AK in his hand, made him one of the stronger hunters in Blackstone Town. Add his brothers to the mix, One-eyed Qiang could be considered a considerable force in Blackstone Town.
Additionally, One-eyed Qiang had successfully hunted down a Corrupt Wolf, giving him a certain degree of fame in the settlement. Otherwise, Molin would not have sold the unconscious Qi Yuan to him for just 10 dollars, using this method to curry favor with him.
Now, the thigh in Molin's eyes had not returned, but this fellow whom he had sold for 10 dollars had returned!
Qi Yuan took a sip of the iced beer, and a chill flowed down his throat and into his body.
"Since I have returned alive, the ones who will die are naturally them!"