MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter

The so-called rarity makes things precious, so even in the guild's warehouse, not too many will be stored. Instead, a set amount is released each week to highlight the item's value. Otherwise, if you put out a few hundred at once, it would obviously not be worth much.

Sometimes, rarity and uniqueness create value that often exceeds the intrinsic worth of the item itself.

For instance, a level 60 equipment's value can be ten times what it was compared to a while ago. Similarly, if a transformation item exists in ten or ten thousand units, the value would vastly differ.

The Nightmare Warhorse that Starfire first obtained looked stunning at the time, but now in the era of myriad mounts, it seems just ordinary.

However, every time Li Yao participates in an event, team members would ask to set up a horse post to receive a temporary Nightmare Warhorse.

Is the Nightmare rare? It's merely a different color, but it represents a different meaning. In the entire Ancient God game, Starfire is the only team with this color of Nightmare Warhorse, and it's a discontinued model.

Still, the haul from the cargo robot this time exceeded Li Yao's expectations. Besides loads of goods and hides, the most eye-catching to Li Yao was the Source Ore.

This ore is a treasure completely out of players' reach now. Although there are only a few batches, its significance to Li Yao is extraordinary. When remodifying his Mechanical Pet, adding a little of this ore will significantly enhance the pet's quality.

"Damn, you're even more of a shrewd dealer than a Goblin," Iron Tower said with a bitter face.

"It's something with value but no market. If I list one in the auction house, a tycoon will definitely buy it for five thousand gold, even if it takes a long time. But I don't want to sell it, nor do I need money," Li Yao replied.

"Such a big loss," Iron Tower transformed into an Ogre. A few hundred gold would be enough for them to get a really good full-level equipment set.

Li Yao shook his head: "Let's talk business. You are my guards now, and our goal is the place where the Ogre King resides."

"What should we do?" Blood Rose asked.

"The Gordok Ogres have a rule. An Ogre who considers himself strong enough can challenge their king. As long as he wins, he can become the new king. So this time, the goal is for me to challenge the king, and for you guys to handle the king's guards," Li Yao explained.

Everyone in the mercenary group suddenly understood and then looked at Li Yao with shock. They finally realized that Li Yao intended to control an Ogre race with a population of millions. It was simply crazy. If he really succeeded, then he'd make a huge profit.

What does this mean? It means Li Yao would have an additional few million in population, with many specialized secondary profession practitioners among them. Even though the Ogres are not civilized, many of their secondary professions are strong.

For example, the profession instructors for Shamans, Magicians, Warriors, and Hunters; secondary professions like mining, leatherworking, skinning, herbalism, and master alchemists.

More critically, if successful, Li Yao would gain an elite army of millions. Ogres are a race where everyone is a soldier, with over two million in their elite Ogre Legion.

The benefits are simply unbelievable.

Everyone's breathing became rapid. No wonder Li Yao offered them such high military merits. In comparison, those merits were trivial compared to what Li Yao stood to gain.

"I never had a direct understanding of the importance of information until now," Iron Tower said enviously. "Prairie Fire boss, how did you know there were Goblins here, know about the transformation item, and know about the Gordok tradition?"

Li Yao just smiled silently and led the way. Seeing Li Yao wouldn't speak, no one dared to question further. After all, it was his secret, and they were in a hiring relationship with no right to inquire.

"What's the matter with you?" Blood Rose asked Iron Tower, seeing his face full of frustration.

Iron Tower followed behind Li Yao dejectedly and said, "I always felt like a top player in Ancient God. For the past year, I've made a tidy sum, doing quite well. Even super guilds hired us to kill bosses and complete hard tasks. I thought we were top-tier. But now, I see we're just trash."

Blood Rose shook her head: "Comparing yourself to Prairie Fire is just asking for trouble. Let's not talk about the main city or this event. Do you have a Mechanical Avatar, like him, or compare with his weapons and equipment? There's truly no need to be disappointed."

Death Knight also patted him on the shoulder: "Are you feeling invincible, that you're even comparing yourself to Prairie Fire? You're just setting yourself up for discomfort, focus back. We already have a chance at massive military merits, which countless people envy."

"Indeed, if Starfire's members weren't busy, this opportunity wouldn't be ours. So stop overthinking," others chimed in with persuasion.

Ignoring the murmurs behind, Li Yao took winding turns and headed deeper in.

When encountering other Ogres, he directly threw some food. Ogres are defenseless against food, and when presented as offerings for the King, no one obstructed them.

Finally, they arrived before a stone archway. Though they offered food, the guards still wouldn't let them through.

"The King ordered not to see anyone today," the King's guard blocked them.

Li Yao smiled, handing over a roast turkey, and said, "Usually, when I offer tributes to the King, I can see him. Why not today?"

Chewing on the turkey with drool, the guard replied indistinctly, "Yesterday, the King saw a beauty while patrolling and brought her back. He's busy making babies now, you know."

Li Yao couldn't help but laugh and cry, and solemnly said, "Then let's proceed with the King's rule. Please sound the gong, I want to challenge the King."

The guard was stunned, "What did you say?"

"I said, I want to challenge the King," Li Yao repeated.

"Hahaha, it's hilarious. The King is a world-level chief, isn't he? I think... the last time someone challenged the King was two years ago, right? And what happened to him? Think he got chopped and fed to lions. Are you sure you want to challenge the King?" the guard waved his hand, "Don't fool around, brother. Isn't living good?"

"Sound the gong," Li Yao said no more after that.

The guard shook his head slightly, gestured, and an Ogre above the stone archway began to sound the gong.

The clanging sound made all the Ogres raise their heads, looking towards the direction of the King and then charge over others.

This sound meant someone was challenging the King. Ever since the King defeated eighteen challengers in three days two years ago and chopped them to feed lions, no one had the courage to challenge the King since.

This was a must-see exciting scene...