Su Ye checked the resources in his hands, made an estimate, and replied directly.
[Otherworld Traveler: What kind of barracks is it, and what's the price?]
On Lin Xiaoxiao's end, her eyes lit up when she saw Su Ye's reply. This barracks wasn't something she had purchased; someone had placed it with her for consignment.
The only person Lin Xiaoxiao currently knew who had the ability to buy or trade for a barracks was Su Ye, which was why she had asked, though she hadn't held much expectation.
[Little Merchant: This is a consignment from someone else. It's a Tier 3 barracks: Crucifix Nun, an Order faction troop. It's considered a relatively powerful troop type. His requirement is a Tier 3 Chaos Faction barracks of equal value, or blueprints, secret treasures, or wonders with long-term value.]
Su Ye looked at the message from the Little Merchant. A Tier 3 barracks in exchange for blueprints, secret treasures, or wonders?
"Talk about a lion opening its mouth," Su Ye muttered, rubbing his brow as he looked at the message.
Ultimately, a Tier 3 barracks was just that. Although the Crucifix Nun was a strong troop type, it was still only Tier 3. Its value was nowhere near that of a purple blueprint.
It wasn't even worth a common cyan-grade blueprint.
The reasons were manifold. For one, the fact that he was selling it meant he couldn't use it. Secondly, a cyan-grade blueprint was a continuous gold mine; its value far exceeded a Tier 3 barracks.
Not to mention secret treasures or wonders—this was pure extortion.
A Tier 3 barracks was just a Tier 3 barracks. Without the ability to evolve the barracks, no matter how much you hyped it up, it just produced ordinary troops.
Whether it was blueprints, secret treasures, or wonders, it was common knowledge that their long-term returns were greater than a Tier 3 barracks.
[Otherworld Traveler: The price is too high. I have no blueprints, no secret treasures, and certainly no wonders.]
Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes brightened when she saw Su Ye's reply. Although Su Ye said he didn't have blueprints, treasures, or wonders, it suggested he had other things in his possession.
[Little Merchant: Big boss, business is all about haggling. What price can you offer? I'll go negotiate for you.]
Su Ye looked at Lin Xiaoxiao's message, thought for a moment, and then replied.
[Otherworld Traveler: Five High-Grade Meat Resource Cards and 1,000 origin crystals.]
Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes glowed as she read the message. Five High-Grade Meat Resource Cards—the market price for one was 100 origin crystals—plus another 1,000 origin crystals.
At this stage, that price was truly not low.
[Little Merchant: Wait a moment, big boss. I'll go ask for you. Wait for me.]
Su Ye took a deep breath. Although he really wanted this barracks, being able to haggle didn't mean he was willing to be a sucker.
Su Ye sat cross-legged in the hall, waiting for Lin Xiaoxiao's news.
After a while, Lin Xiaoxiao's reply came back.
[Little Merchant: Big boss, the other party says it's too little. You need to add more.]
Seeing the message from the Little Merchant, a smile appeared on Su Ye's face. As long as they were talking, there was a chance.
[Otherworld Traveler: How much does he want?]
[Little Merchant: He means ten High-Grade Resource Cards and 2,000 origin crystals. That's his bottom line; any lower and he'll pass.]
Su Ye looked at the message and did the math. It wasn't too expensive; it converted to about 3,000 origin crystals. Only during the novice period could one pick up such a thing at this price.
[Otherworld Traveler: Fine. Let's trade.]
[Little Merchant: Okay, big boss. I've sent the trade request.]
Su Ye directly traded the 2,000 origin crystals and ten High-Grade Meat Resource Cards for a Tier 3 barracks: Nun's Church!
A white church model appeared in Su Ye's hand. It had a Gothic dome and a white cross, radiating a holy glow.
"Upgrade!" Su Ye said, looking at the church model in his hand.
[Ding: Your Tier 3 barracks: Nun's Church has upgraded to: Holy Sanctuary!!]
Su Ye looked at the pure white sanctuary in his hand, which radiated holy light. It was the complete opposite of the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary; the pure white church was adorned with carvings of angels.
Ethereal hymns echoed around it, and the sound of countless prayers rang out.
"Upgrade." Su Ye immediately chose to upgrade the Holy Sanctuary.
[Ding: Your barracks: Holy Sanctuary has been upgraded. Current Level: 2. You may view the specific attributes yourself.]
Only after spending 100 origin crystals to upgrade the Holy Sanctuary did Su Ye check its attributes.
Name: Holy Sanctuary
Level: 2
Rank: Divine Grade
Faction: order
Recruitment: 20/20 (Daily)
Cost: 1 Gold Coin (1,000,000)
Upgrade: origin crystal x1,000, Holy Seed x1, Gold Coin x10,000
PS: The absolute main force of the Order faction, beings of Absolute order who believe in Absolute order. Your will and your principles are Absolute order and Justice!
"Absolute order? Just like the Supreme Protocol." With a smile on his face, Su Ye walked out of the Origin Dragon Nest.
"Good luck today. Two barracks. Now my territory should improve quite a bit." Su Ye looked at his territory.
A beam of white light rose.
A pure white church appeared next to the Supreme Protocol.
Within the territory, the Fallen Angels in particular instantly sensed the presence of the Holy Sanctuary. They gathered one by one in front of it.
"Lord God-Emperor." Lilith's voice rang out. Looking at the newly appeared church, a clear hostility appeared in her eyes for the first time.
Even when the Supreme Protocol appeared, Lilith had never shown such hostility.
This hostility wasn't directed at Su Ye, but at the Holy Sanctuary.
Su Ye looked at Lilith and said somewhat helplessly, "You're all companions, Lilith."
Hearing Su Ye's words, the hostility in Lilith's eyes faded. "Lord God-Emperor, I will obey you in everything, but it's hard to say for them."
Su Ye understood the implication in Lilith's words; "them" referred to the Holy Angel Legion that had yet to be recruited.
At the thought of this, Su Ye felt a trace of helplessness. However, as long as they didn't start a fight, it was fine. As he'd said before, as long as they didn't hold him back, nothing else mattered.
That way, even if there was competition, it would be healthy competition.
Su Ye walked directly into the courtyard of the Holy Sanctuary. He noticed that the Holy Sanctuary and the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary were complete opposites. The courtyard of the Fallen Heaven Sanctuary featured statues of Holy Angels.
Lilith, Ishtar, and Talys followed Su Ye into the Holy Sanctuary.
Pangilia waited outside; her size was a bit too large, so she didn't follow them inside.
An eighteen-winged angel statue stood in the main hall of the sanctuary, hands resting on a war sword. The statue's face bore an expression of solemn, holy compassion for the world.
The dome of the hall was interwoven with endless holy power.
Lilith looked at the angel statue with an amused expression, Ishtar had a look of disdain, while Talys followed behind Su Ye expressionlessly.