Chapter 50: Ghostbone Armor

Without hesitation, Orion retrieved a B-grade crystal core and a firestone from the Bagbird's stomach pouch and listed them on the Survivor Platform for trade. After completing this task, he finally had time to search for the items he needed.As Orion browsed through potential trades, a familiar name popped up in his messages.

"Hulk, how's the effect of the Bloodline Evolution Stone?"

The message was from Arthas, a notoriously greedy individual. The moment Orion saw the name, Arthas's reputation flashed through his mind, making him cautious.

He didn't respond immediately.

*Why is he reaching out to me?* Orion wondered. *Could he be trying to reclaim the Bloodline Evolution Stones?*

No, that didn't seem likely. The stones had already been consumed by Clymene and the two elders, and Arthas's message didn't suggest he wanted them back.

Then what's his angle?

Orion's mind raced. *Could it be because of the two items I just listed?*

That had to be it. There was no other reason for Arthas to contact him out of the blue, especially with such a casual message.

Realizing this, a sly grin spread across Orion's face.

"The Bloodline Evolution Stone worked great, but now I'm broke!" Orion replied, waiting to see how Arthas would react. A mischievous sense of satisfaction welled up inside him.

"You call yourself broke when you're selling a B-grade crystal core and rare minerals?" Arthas quickly replied, his message tinged with envy.

"Yeah, broke. If I weren't, why would I be selling those things?" Orion's response was deliberately nonchalant.

Arthas didn't reply for a while, confirming Orion's suspicion. He was indeed after the B-grade crystal core and the firestone.

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Necro Realm, the Mysterious Sanctuary.

Arthas, the undead lord, sat on his bone throne, his attention fully focused on the Survivor Platform.

"Judging by his response, he's figured out my intentions," Arthas muttered to himself. "He's probably going to jack up the price."

He sighed. "Damn it, this Necro Realm doesn't even have a single beast to hunt. What a pain!"

Arthas was frustrated. After being reborn in the Necro Realm, it had taken him countless years to grow from a mere ghost into the undead lord he was now.

The Necro Realm was perfect for souls and undead creatures, but for someone like Arthas, who longed to reverse his undead state and regain a flesh-and-blood body to indulge in physical pleasures, it was a barren wasteland. He was now just a skeleton, without even a penis.

Crystal cores were a unique source of life energy, containing vast amounts of energy that could be converted into life force. Arthas had a huge demand for them. Unfortunately, the Necro Realm had no abyssal creatures or beasts, making crystal cores impossible to find.

The last time Orion had approached him for a trade, offering 200 C-grade crystal cores and 3 B-grade ones, Arthas had made a hefty profit. Therefore, he was very fond of doing business with Orion.

"What do you need? Maybe I have something you could use!" Arthas sent the message confidently. He knew Orion's level wasn't beyond the hero tier, and for someone at Orion's level, Arthas had plenty of valuable items to offer.

"If you want those two items, you'll need to give me 400 C-grade crystal cores!" Orion replied, doubling the price from their last trade.

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Arthas nearly jumped out of his bone throne when he saw the message.

*This guy's trying to rip me off!*

Arthas couldn't help but laugh bitterly. The items Orion was selling weren't worth that much, and he suspected Orion was just messing with him.

But the truth was, Arthas didn't care much about the crystal core. What he really wanted was the firestone. If refined and integrated into his weapon, it could significantly enhance its grade and effects.

So, while the B-grade crystal core was nice, the firestone was the real prize. Still, Arthas had deliberately downplayed his interest in the firestone, focusing the negotiation on the crystal core.

"Hulk, I'm serious! Tell me what kind of items you're looking for!" Arthas finally sent, trying to steer the conversation back to a reasonable negotiation.

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Blackstone Tribe, Inside Orion's Tent.

When Orion saw Arthas's message, he immediately became more cautious.

Is he trying to play me?

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"Weapons, armor, skill scrolls, advancement items, high-grade alchemy potions—anything like that will do."

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Necro Realm, Bone Throne.

When Arthas read Orion's reply, he nearly cursed out loud.

That's as good as saying nothing!

The range was too broad, and the quantity was unspecified. Arthas sat in silence for a long time, contemplating how to lock Orion into a deal without letting him raise the price further.

"Fine, I'll let him have this one," Arthas muttered, deciding to send over the details of an item he had in his possession.

"Take a look. If you're interested, we can talk."

Orion's curiosity was piqued, and he opened the item description Arthas had sent.

What he saw made him suck in a breath, his heart racing with excitement.

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[Ghostbone Armor]

- Type: Armor

- Quality: Hero (Rare, Growth-Type)

- Description: The Ghostbone Armor is crafted from the bones of the Ghostbone Clan in the Necro Realm. It is incredibly durable, and weapons below the hero tier cannot penetrate it. The armor inherits the traits of the Ghostbone Clan and can evolve by absorbing and fusing with more bones.

- Bonus Skill: Mount Assimilation

- Skill Description: When wearing the Ghostbone Armor, if you have a mount, the armor can extend to cover the mount, selectively adapting to its skeletal structure.

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The moment Orion saw the armor, he knew it was perfect for him.

Sitting up straight on the fur rug, Orion's eyes narrowed as he began to think seriously.

Lilith, who was organizing supplies nearby, glanced at Orion but didn't disturb him when she saw he was deep in thought.

Orion was indeed lost in thought. Arthas had clearly sent this armor to tempt him. And it was working. With Orion's hero-level strength, the Ghostbone Armor was exactly the kind of equipment he needed.

After a long pause, Orion exhaled slowly.

The Survivor Platform was great for bartering, but it also made it easy for others to manipulate you from afar.

With a sigh, Orion couldn't help but check the Ghostbone Armor's details again. He had to admit, Arthas had hit the mark with this offer.

But Orion didn't want to pay a high price for the armor, so he decided to play dumb.

"What do you mean? Are you offering to trade this for one of my items?"

"Hulk, are you joking with me?"

"Arthas, I'm not joking."

"Heh..."

Arthas's reply was short, but Orion wasn't discouraged. He had expected this reaction.

After thinking for a moment, Orion sent another message.

"Or is it for both items?"

"Hulk, do you really not understand the value of this armor?"

"I understand, but you sent me the details. Doesn't that mean you want to trade?"

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Necro Realm, Bone Throne.

Arthas stared at Orion's message, realizing that Orion was playing dumb.

After a moment of consideration, Arthas decided to stop beating around the bush and get straight to the point.

He was confident. The Ghostbone Armor was worth a lot, and from the way Orion was acting, it was clear he wanted it.

As this thought crossed his mind, a red glow flickered in the dark sockets of Arthas's skull.

"The Ghostbone Armor is worth far more than those two items. If you want it, you'll need to offer more!"