He rekindled the fire and resumed his culinary endeavors.
Simultaneously, he opened the regional channel to engage in conversation and pass the time.
Damn it, I've had enough.
This stone axe is as fragile as paper.
It breaks after just a few strikes.
Indeed, and then one must remake it.
What a hassle.
Ah, what good is complaining? Better to muster the energy to chop more wood.
Stone tools are vastly different from iron ones.
Iron tools possess remarkable durability, whereas stone tools are akin to consumables after felling just a few trees.
They shatter and must be remade.
Others, lacking Fonghouse 100fold enhancement, could only craft one at a time, which felt exceedingly tedious.
Just then, a message appeared.
Selling iron axe.
One iron axe for eight iron or 50 units of meat.
The chat channel erupted into a frenzy.
Alas, how audacious.
50 units of meat for a mere tool, akin to a golden axe.
Are you resorting to highway robbery? Surely, such a method is swifter than this.
A gathering resource tool is destined to be possessed by all in due time.
Why set the price so exorbitantly? It is evident that you are treating everyone as gullible fools, clearly aiming to exploit us in the early stages.
My friend, consider lowering the price.
mass production and sales will yield greater benefits.
The crowd began to denounce this individual.
Indeed, the blueprint for the iron axe is also possessed by Fong Ho.
The material requirements are merely two units of iron and two units of wood, which are not particularly demanding.
Yet, this individual insists on exchanging eight units of iron or 50 units of meat, a truly considerable sum, even with a high demand for the iron axe.
No one is willing to part with such a bounty of food.
Furthermore, it is likely that few possess such abundant reserves of iron and meat.
In the face of the crowd's indignation, this person remained unfazed.
Buy it if you wish.
If you cannot afford it, someone else surely will.
You are all acutely aware of the dangers present in this world.
Every second counts.
The quicker you gather resources, the greater your chances of survival.
Whether you choose to buy or not is entirely up to you.
The words were spoken with great firmness, yet they held a grain of truth.
Each day, lives are lost in the exploration of maps and the search for sustenance.
Fortunately, the Lord's benefit from a 7-day protection period.
Otherwise, the death toll would likely be even higher.
Thus, after this proclamation, many fell in his silence, the cacophony of insults diminishing significantly.
Just as Fong Hao was relishing the spectacle, a private message suddenly chimed.
Yao Yang, the individual who just sold the iron axe.
Fong Ha, are you there? Chapter 11.
The skeleton merchant as he perused the private messages.
Fong Hao furrowed his brow.
What is it? He replied, harboring some suspicions within.
Iron axes at the cost of 50 units of meat can enhance resource gathering speed.
How many do you require? The confidence in Yaoyang<unk>s tone was palpable.
He did not even bother to inquire if Fong Hao wished to purchase, but rather directly asked how many were needed.
It was only fitting as one who could afford to exchange 50 units of meat for an axe could only be Fong Hao.
After all, he regularly listed a considerable amount of food for sale, indicating ample reserves at his disposal.
This also suggested that Yaoyang had pegged him as a wealthy target.
It was no wonder he had previously stated in the channel, "If you cannot afford it, someone else will.
" Just as Fong Hao was halfway through typing a refusal, he noticed Yao Yong make another announcement in the regional channel.
I have reached a transaction with Fong Hao.
He will be procuring a substantial amount of iron axes.
There are not many left, so those interested should act swiftly.
The moment these words were uttered, the channel erupted once again.
So expensive only the esteemed Fong how can afford it.
The two of them were inflating prices, transforming tools into luxury goods, which were hardly commendable.
I'll buy.
I hunted two unicorn goats today, so I'll take two axes.
This was precisely right.
Fong Ho understood the importance of early development.
Why couldn't they grasp that? There aren't many left, so hurry if you wish to purchase.
Observing the lively chatter, Fong How, as frown deepened.
He did not wish to become embroiled in these matters.
Yet Yao Yong was using him as a pawn to create the illusion of scarcity to justify the inflated price.
Truth be told, Yao Yong was quite astute, a clever little schemer.
Had Fong Ho not obtained the blueprint for the iron axe, he might have traded food for a few axes.
At that point, the quantity would no longer matter.
As long as a transaction occurred, Yao Yong would exploit Fong Ho's actions for his own promotion.
Fungho is not one to concern himself with the opinions of others.
Yet he did not wish to be used so casually.
After some contemplation, he decided to clarify in the channel.
This is Fong Hao.
I have neither purchased nor intend to purchase axes from this individual.
Please do not blindly trust.
Wow.
Fong Hao has spoken.
Catch him.
The real Fong Ho.
I knew it.
This fool is playing us.
The esteemed Fong Hao has not made a purchase.
As soon as Fong Hoa s words were out, they incited a wave of condemnation against Yaoyang for his shamelessness.
Shortly thereafter, a private message from Yaoyong arrived.
"Fonho, what the hell do you mean? Are you undermining me? I have not engaged in any transaction with you, and I find it necessary to clarify that with everyone," Fong Hao replied flatly.
"Fine, you scoundrel.
Just wait.
" Yao Yong cursed in a fit of rage.
Fong Hao narrowed his eyes, mentally noting the name Yao Yong.
However, without knowledge of the latter's territory, he found himself powerless.
Even in his fury, engaging in a back and forth exchange of insults online would merely squander his daily quota of messages.
After some contemplation, Fongo devised a cunning strategy.
He immediately amplified his efforts 100fold, producing 101 iron axes for sale.
Trader Fong Ho, registered item.
Iron axe.
Quantity 100 pieces.