Under the giants' shovel loading, in less than ten minutes, 17 vehicles were filled.

Chun was truly on the verge of tears; he had originally anticipated it would take a couple of days of idling.

But the creaking sound from the mining cars under the weight was really nerve-wracking.

Then the giants sent one back, and the convoy rejoined the five maids.

Chun eagerly awaited their expressions, and as expected!

Chun remained calm: "Let's go back and make a few more trips!"

— System prompt: You activated the Earth Lotus auxiliary skill "Shrinking Earth Technique" on the mining car, and coordinated warming up is now active.

— System prompt: Your master-level module combination has integrated the energy of the Shrinking Earth Technique, enhancing the skill effect.

Holy Shit! This module combination is a universal solution, useful everywhere.

Medusa instantly sensed the fluctuation of Earth Magic: "Boss, care to explain why everything is going so smoothly?"

Is this intelligence gathering on me? Then this question must be well answered!

Chun still maintained sincerity, as conspiracies will be uncovered, but open strategies are undeniable!

"Because I've gained recognition from the Earth Flame Tribe, their leader wants to support me in gaining status in Lost Paradise, so they can protect the tribe. You see, with the tribe sending out so much high-end ore, the city definitely wouldn't attack them with such strength..."

The women exchanged glances again, seemingly understanding.

The Enchanting Demon immediately pointed out a problem: "Boss, even though the tribe leader said we can transport repeatedly, this will drive down ore prices, quickly making it worthless!"

Holy Shit, that seems logical?

Chun urgently sought confirmation: "But for those ordinary ores, they are continuously mined and don't seem to decrease in value?"

"Because the demand for ordinary ores is very high, they are actually in short supply. And these high-end ores, being hard to gather, can't support a large industry. Once supply exceeds industry needs, they easily lose value!"

I see!

Chun was anxious: "Will the price drop on this trip?"

The Enchanting Demon said: "This trip probably won't, but once the Mining Guild realizes on the next trip, they will definitely suppress prices, especially since Lost Paradise has a city monopoly on purchases. Suppressing prices is very simple. So, I suggest not coming repeatedly. You could mine other ores elsewhere."

Holy Shit! The leader has a grand strategy, but the guild isn't stupid either!

Chun wholeheartedly agreed: "Alright, if on the next trip we go somewhere new, I'll still hire you all."

The Enchanting Demon smiled: "Our combination works well against the Earth Flame Giants, but elsewhere it might not be as effective. Boss, don't you want to try the taste of other mercenary beauties?"

Are you joking? Finally got through the back door; how could I mess around.

Chun began to speak emotionally: "I'm a person who values feelings and cooperation a lot, just like I won't forget the great Lord Dios, and of course, I won't give up partners I've worked with. I believe that as long as we develop and adapt together, no matter how dangerous other places are, we can handle it."

The Enchanting Demon laughed: "Boss is really cute, don't you all agree?"

The Fallen Angel sighed: "Too naive of people, they won't have an easy time here."

Medusa, however, asked: "I'm curious how much we can sell this trip for?"

I want to know too!

The Enchanting Demon laughed: "Given the current price of Purple Flame Stone Crystal ores, 17 cars would be about 1.7 million, divided by 6 people, that's nearly 300,000 each."

The group was in a joyful uproar!

Chun's heart was pounding; this means 300,000 income! 300,000, would the system let me off so easy?

Medusa smiled: "I have an idea. I wonder if the boss and everyone would accept it?"

Chun's heart tightened, not another rip-off plan, right?

"Let's hear it?"

Medusa smiled: "I'm very interested in the boss's Earth Series Magic. I'm eager to team up long-term with the boss. Since you want to form a fixed group with us, why not just buy a villa, we all live in it, and split the remaining money?"

Chun was stunned! A villa, starting at a million?

You must be from the sales department, with a huge commission on million-dollar sales!

The Enchanting Demon shook her head: "Split the money first, then the boss buys a small standard apartment for 300,000. We'll all squeeze in the small apartment, that's what men love!"

Love my ass! What leader wouldn't falter at such a test? I thought you were on my side, but you scam even harder!

The Dark Elf said: "Why not come to my Dark Moon City, housing prices are cheap there."

The Vampire Girl added: "My Blood Moon City also has cheap housing, plus you can gaze at the Blood Moon."

Holy Shit, you're determined to make me buy a house, aren't you? Fine, after this gig, let's split; forget the back door...

The Fallen Angel sneered: "Why not buy in Goblin City? Cheapest, buy one get one free!"

The women scoffed: "What's the difference from a pigsty?"

Really? I don't mind! If there's no avoiding it, then let it be Goblin City for housing—at least the Consortium players wouldn't come to such a place, avoiding them!

Just then, one of the mining cars clanked out a component!

— System prompt: Warning! Your expert-level Mechanician detected an overload failure in the mining car!

Chun quickly made his move: "I'll go repair!"

And this repair led to running around like whack-a-mole nonstop! The heavily loaded situation was entirely different from when it was empty. The advantage was, the expert-level Mechanician finally started gaining proficiency. Apparently, no progress just meant it wasn't broken hard enough before...

While on the verge of madness, it seemed there was a system prompt from the main account!

What? Could it be?

Chun quickly switched back to see the island filled with melodious singing, the whole island in a frenzy of excitement! At the dock, two large ships seemed to be docked.

The old foreman danced with excitement: "Quick, quick, unload everything by dawn!"

— Black Flag Order prompt: Warning! Black Flag Island's Guardian God Siren secretly plundered the Silver City's mining ship "Silver Welsh Baron" using hypnosis. If exposed, you will bear unpredictable major responsibilities.

— Black Flag Order prompt: The Black Flag Commerce Association acquired coal and various supplies worth 10 million Mining Coins.

Holy Shit! They really looted the coal!

And they hit right on target, stealing directly from Silver City! But it's good, Silver City is currently plagued, even if this ship returns bewildered and infected, it's unlikely to be immediately suspected of coming from Plague Island.

Although I really want to have a chat with Siren, the alt account here had another mining car alarm go off!

Running two accounts is tough!

Forget it, Siren's singing suppression means we likely can't talk, best to focus on the alt account's car repairs.

With all the hustle, Chun ran back and forth for an hour, with parts flying everywhere.

Luckily, there were no monsters on the return trip, and with the enhancement of the Earth Lotus Shrinking Earth Technique, it indeed took just an hour to arrive, using up all 10,000 mana in the process.

— System prompt: Congratulations! Your expert-level Mechanician has leveled up to level 2! Achievement gained: Load Capacity +2, Physical Strength +2...

Then, upon arriving at the Mining Exchange, confirming the ore price, it turned out to be 100,000 per car, the most thrilling moment was here!

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