Tomb raiding: following the plot while tearing up the script

Chapter 117 Host, please wait a moment, let's discuss the price.

"It seems so, it seems so, it seems so..."

"Yes, what? What? How can you compare to me? You're more... more long-winded when you talk..."

Old Yang impatiently urged Master Liang to speak quickly, urging him not to be so timid and unable to utter a single word.

Something is breathing in my ear!!!

"What, what?"

"This place is unclean. These coffins are full of... the wronged souls of those who died violent deaths..."

The old man had maxed out his professional knowledge, but was completely useless in both physical strength and combat. He felt like he was about to faint from this blow, and Wu Xie suspected that if this continued, the old man would go crazy from fright.

Su Li didn't have time to cool off the clerk's antics right now, because his system was getting a bit lively.

Just as Liang Shiye was startled by the cold air and jumped to hide behind Wuxie, Su Li heard the familiar quote from the system.

"Beep beep, a strange creature has been detected—a corpse-eating rat. It can be redeemed for 5 points. Do you want to redeem it?"

5 points?

Su Li thought of the giant rat described in the original work, which even an adult couldn't hold down. How could something so big be worthless?

"Beep beep, a strange creature has been detected—a corpse-eating rat. It can be redeemed for 10 points. Do you want to redeem it?"

? ? ? ? ?

what's the situation?

"Beep beep, a strange creature has been detected—a corpse-eating rat. It can be redeemed for 20 points. Do you want to redeem it?"

Uh, is the system infected? Why is it changing so frequently?

'system? '

"Host, please wait a moment while we discuss the price."

Su Li had just called out to the system when an exasperated electronic voice rang out. Su Li felt as if an invisible force had soothed her head with a gentle pat.

'Don't go too far. These corpse-eating rats are all mature and come with a plague buff. They can easily support you in opening a brand new dungeon.'

You're offering such a low price for a full dungeon's bosses and raid bosses? Do you even want to do this business anymore?

If I don't want to be this kind of person, I'll find another world. There are other weird worlds out there besides you. Who are you trying to fool with your stingy attitude?

Wow! Is the system really this assertive and volatile? It's completely different from how meek and submissive it was in front of its master!

"Beep beep, a strange creature has been detected—a corpse-eating rat. It can be redeemed for 25 points. Do you want to redeem it?"

The price has gone up again?

"Squeak..."

A huge black shadow flashed past Su Li and rushed straight towards Wu Xie.

Wu Xie instinctively dodged, and with a sharp squeaking of a mouse, Lao Yang was pounced on by a mouse the size of a lynx.

Immediately following was a series of cracking sounds as wooden planks were crushed.

Old Yang was knocked into a pile of coffins by a sudden, heavy blow. He crashed into a row of coffins, causing dust to rise and human bones to fly everywhere. He witnessed the spectacular scene.

Lao Yang was caught off guard by this sudden attack; his headlamp was knocked off, and the roller was lying not far away.

Wu Xie and Liang Shiye watched as Lao Yang wrestled with the large rat. Although the rat was not the size advantage, its strength was strangely great.

Even with Lao Yang's weight of over 100 pounds, it was hard to restrain him. The two of them rolled around together, rampaging wildly, making it impossible for anyone to get close. If you were not careful, you would be kicked for no reason.

Wow! This little gadget is pretty powerful!

Just as Su Li was engrossed in watching, the system, which was supposed to be doing business with the strange world, suddenly appeared.

'System? You're done talking?'

'Not yet, that old man is incredibly stingy. This is perfect opportunity for the little mouse to show off its fighting prowess. Let's take a break and let them have their turn to attack…'

So... discussing business with a global perspective is quite down-to-earth, huh?

'Host~'

The system, which was supposed to be entertaining, suddenly started making a clipping sound. Can you imagine what kind of weird noise an electronic clipping would make?

Su Li rubbed her arms to calm the goosebumps that had been standing up from being so shocked.

'Speak properly...'

"Hehehe... Host~ What I'm trying to say is, if I can negotiate a relatively ideal price for these strange creatures, would you consider giving me a cut as a reward?"

Ga? ?

The debt system humbly pleaded that it would never dare to do anything like secretly earning commissions or stealing points by suppressing task rewards, now that it was being monitored by Su Yunqing's reverse contract.

Su Yunqing is currently slacking off and not doing any tasks, while Su Li is doing all the work without getting paid. They are currently in a state of spending points like water but not gaining any points.

However, since usurious loans must be repaid, and sneaking around won't work, they have to be done openly.

It was talking openly and honestly with Xiao Lizi, absolutely no deception, and it earned its money entirely through hard work.

"Don't ask for too much, just negotiate a higher unit price. Host, you can give me a token amount, half a point each time!"

Zuli chuckled and readily agreed.

I'll give you 10%, good luck!

"Really? Really?" The system's voice was a little unsteady, as if it couldn't believe it.

The system almost kowtowed to Su Li after receiving her affirmative nod.

What an amazing child! No wonder he's the little darling Tong has watched grow up; he's so thoughtful, *sobs*...

The best thing the dog's owner did was raise our precious little Li Zi!

Completely unaware that the root cause of his debt also lay with the system within Su Li, he was immediately filled with fervor upon receiving Su Li's promise, sharpening his knives and preparing to strike at the consciousness of the strange world...

……

Wu Xie had been watching the battle between the man and the rat in front of him. Just as Lao Yang was about to be bitten on the neck by the big rat, he kicked out and sent the rat, which weighed at least fifty or sixty pounds, flying.

at the same time……

"Beep beep, a strange creature has been detected—a corpse-eating rat. It can be redeemed for 150 points. Do you want to redeem it?"

Zuli: ? ? ? ? ?

From five to one hundred and fifty...

Wow, my system is amazing!!!

However, this price difference also shows just how exorbitant the price offered by the world consciousness of this strange world is.

Thinking of a corpse beetle that costs 0.1 each...

Thinking about the number sold...

It hurts a little...

'Don't worry, host. The previous price was reasonable. It's just that this bastard is taking advantage of people he knows, and he's becoming more and more despicable. That's why you couldn't help but argue with him...'

The world consciousness of this bizarre world... is truly amazing!!!

This time, their attempt to steal a chicken backfired, and they angered the system.

(Notice: The system is boosted by a points buff, igniting its negotiating prowess. The following strange creatures will collectively experience a slight price increase!!!)

Su Yunqing, who watched the whole thing while eating sunflower seeds, had no objections. If the dog system had been able to earn points honestly and cleanly like this before, he really wouldn't have had any reason to deal with it.

These two, bound together by the same host, both think the other is incredibly despicable...

Wu Xie had been instructed by Hei Xiazi not to kill such illogical creatures, but to let Su Li see if they could buy them for points first.

As he kicked the corpse-eating rat away, he closed in and stepped on its spine the instant it landed.