Its function is similar to the supernatural plants affected by S-3, possessing nurous magical effects.
For example, the trauma dicine mixed by Master Tian contains so crystal powder.
Another example is the special lubricant used in the critical machines in the Buffer Zone, which also includes crystal powder to significantly extend the machine’s lifespan.
However, ordinary people find it difficult to utilize the Mutated Crystals because their effects are indistinguishable from their appearance.
Even a Super Shelter City like Happiness City cannot accurately identify the function of each crystal.
They can only be roughly categorized using a set of special equipnt, but this has allowed Happiness City to beco one of the first Shelter Cities to achieve large-scale utilization of Mutated Crystals.
"The unit price for ordinary-quality Mutated Crystals is 2 Contribution Points."
"17 of them..."
Cheng Ye does the ntal math quickly, calculating a 30% entry tax, just this item alone brings in 10 Contribution Points.
It’s simply a fortune, and today’s first transaction completed a third of the goal he set last night!
"It seems the heavy rains of the past few days did indeed hold up a batch of goods for entry, which turned out to be a bargain for ."
Cheng Ye secretly cheers himself up.
He looks further down.
Apart from the Mutated Crystals, the Flying Bird rchant Team also brought back various by-products of mutant beasts and precious tals.
[Mutated Beast Fur, Quality: Ordinary - Excellent, Quantity: 25]
[Mutated Beast Bone Powder, Quality: Poor, Quantity: 750kg]
[Crimson Beehive Honey, Quality: Ordinary, Quantity: 12 jars (250g jars)]
[Bone Rot Flower Seed, Quality: Ordinary, Quantity: 3 bags (25g bags)]
[Ancient Era Amber, Quality: Poor, Quantity: 71 pieces]
[Gold Bars, Quality: 24k, Quantity: 380g]
[Silver Jewelry, Quality: 800 Silver, Quantity: 71kg]
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No need to elaborate on the fur and bone powder.
The forr is the best material for winter clothing, and the latter is used in construction.
Bone powder mixed with clay makes bone mud bricks, which are much harder than ordinary red bricks, and are one of the most demanded items for large construction projects in autumn.
Crimson Beehive Honey is a by-product of mutant beasts, highly toxic, not valued highly but popular among scavengers because it’s very effective when applied to arrowheads for hunting mutant beasts.
The Bone Rot Flower is used in conjunction with the honey, as the dried and ground powder of the flower attracts so carrion-eating mutant beasts, creating opportunities for hunting.
As for Ancient Era Amber, it resembles a kind of gamble; many believe it contains supernatural plants or special mutant seeds, hoping to leap to success overnight.
Thus, even though the market is not large, the demand for purchase has never waned.
However, fake products are rampant, especially in so small settlents where it’s often a pillar industry.
"1.5kg of gold, this would be worth over 300,000 in modern tis..."
"Unfortunately, in Happiness City, gold’s industrial value has long been replaced by synthetic tals, so even 100g is only worth 20 Contribution Points now."
morizing material purchase prices is a test that Intern Inspectors must pass.
Cheng Ye didn’t understand why before, but at this mont, he suddenly realized.
This is what inspectors need as their fundantal stance!
Ordinary Happiness Coins circulated by common people can’t buy superior weapons or improve strength.
It must be through collecting entry taxes, accumulating funds little by little.
Calculating from this, the materials the Flying Bird rchant Team could purchase with Contribution Points account for as much as 133 points.
The 30% tax collected reached a staggering 34 points.
"It’s only the start, and it’s already hit my target expectations, this..."
Cheng Ye couldn’t help but shake his head with feeling.
It’s not that he thinks his target was set too low, but ever since he arrived at North Station, it seems his luck has been quite good.
Similar situations to today’s are rare even in ten to fifteen days, and multiple conditions must be t:
Natural disasters causing delays, stationed in Area A, encountering rchant teams, and the rchant team’s full return.
All four conditions were indispensable.
Moreover, in the cargo report envelope, two 100 Happiness Coin bills were enclosed.
It’s a crazy profit!
"Is anyone injured?"
"No."
Seeing the smile on Cheng Ye’s face, Carson knew this was a secure wave.
In fact, the 200 Happiness Coins were slipped in when he entered the channel, fearing he’d be deliberately made things difficult.
Fortunately, this batch of returned goods was indeed plentiful, several tis the usual amount, and whoever the inspector might have been, they would be in a good mood.
"I’ll call, follow the procedure to co in for inspection."
"Okay!"
A rchant team with three vehicles is already considered dium-sized in the Buffer Zone.
A total of 13 people got off the vehicles, and everyone swiftly took off their clothes, showing no visible wounds.
Upon report, the data was all normal too.
This is the status quo; if everyone who went out ca back injured, requiring thorough inspection, no rchant team would dare venture out.
"Drive the vehicles in, I need to have soone inspect the goods, any problems with that?"
"Of course no problem, whatever Inspector says, we will fully cooperate with!"
Carson plastered on an honest visage, completely at ease now.
Compared to roaming city ruins and the wastelands, who wouldn’t long for the safety of a Shelter City?
Even if there’s exploitation here, isn’t it justified?
Shelter Cities need developnt, inspectors need to get stronger, and if left to a gaggle of powerless weaklings, what protection is there for tens of thousands of residents in the Buffer Zone?
This fee, he was more than willing to pay!
The three cars drove slowly into the inspection area, and Cheng Ye called upon two staff mbers to verify the goods against the report list, item by item.
Within monts, the inspection was complete.
The inventory matched the report in essence, with only a 15% overstatent in weight.
"Everything’s normal, you understand the rules, right?"
"Of course, I’ll arrange the vehicles to wait by the checkpoint gate for your shift change, Inspector."
Compared to Carson’s familiarity, Cheng Ye felt he was indeed like a rookie.
But then he thought about the easy 34-point gain, as the convoy left, he couldn’t help but smile.
The 30% entry tax indeed needs to be collected, and it is an absolute must.
Just before, a thought did flash by his mind, if they confiscated all the goods, he could quickly save enough to purchase a set of equipnt.
Fortunately, the regulations were there to hold back such temptations.
If there were no such regulations...
Generators, batteries, water purifiers, ventilation equipnt, heating devices, surveillance, central computers... and various household appliances, these are all necessities that require Contribution Points to obtain.
Perhaps he doesn’t need them now, but if he plans to build a shelter outside the city, every one of these will be indispensable.
Contribution Points, the more the better, without a doubt!
"Sir, the security deposits have been tallied, they’re sorted into these bags by group!"
Raven’s voice ca from behind.
Cheng Ye turned to see him carrying four file bags filled with slips of paper.
"So fast?"
He raised his eyebrows, "Start categorizing, help pick out the top 5 highest and lowest security deposit holders in each group!"
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