"What!?"

  David Lee was shocked. Someone was trying to snatch his alarm system right out from under him.

  He didn't doubt Ellie's claim that there was only one alarm system left. Blueprints only allow for a limited number of creations, and a vehicle-mounted device like an alarm was bound to be in high demand. If any were left, it wouldn't be many.

  So, David immediately replied to Ellie: "Sis, so someone's offering a high price? Big deal. It's not like I can't match it. I'll throw in extra supplies. Sell me that alarm."

  After sending the message, David straightened his back. He wanted to prove to the cute little girl on the other end that he had serious capital.

  Ellie sent another message: "Davey, you really shouldn't buy it. Someone's willing to pay a lot for the alarm. You can't compete with that."

  Ellie calling him "Davey" had him hooked; he wasn't even thinking if she was trying to rip him off anymore.

  "Ellie, how about I add a case of orange juice?" David was pulling out the good stuff now.

  A case of orange juice wasn't cheap. Surely that would seal the deal.

  Just when David thought Ellie would sell him the alarm, she messaged: "Davey, someone offered 130 Escape Coins for the alarm. You just can't beat that!"

  David's face darkened. Who was this idiot throwing around so much money for a single alarm?

  But David didn't want to lose face in front of Ellie, so he had to raise his offer. Gritting his teeth, he added four loaves of bread.

  This time, Ellie was silent for a moment before finally agreeing to the trade.

  So, David Lee traded 45 Escape Coins, four packs of ramen, eight loaves of bread, and a case of orange juice for… an alarm system.

  After the transaction went through, David felt a nagging unease. This deal seemed a little one-sided.

  Especially the Beautiful sisters. They were stunned when they saw David trade a mountain of supplies for a simple alarm.

  "David Lee, you traded all that food for an alarm?" Beautiful sister questioned, her voice tight with anger.

  David rolled his eyes. "You don't get it. My van needs upgrades, and this alarm is essential."

  Seeing this, her sister Beautiful quickly tried to calm her down, telling her not to get angry.

  Spending a few extra supplies wasn't a big deal. They weren't exactly short on resources now. They could always find more chests tomorrow.

  David ignored the Beautiful sisters and chatted with Ellie for a few more minutes, adding her as a friend. Ellie said she'd sell him any good stuff she found in the future.

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  David felt a surge of warmth. Ellie was such a good girl. If only he could convince her to be his wife and live in his van.

  David resolved to get stronger and gather more resources, so one day he could meet Ellie and bring her back to his van.

  David continued browsing the chat channel, looking for anything that could boost his strength. He didn't want to die fighting goblins tomorrow.

  Soon, another beautiful woman selling items caught his eye. There were so many hot girls on the channel today.

  "This one's even athletic. Nice… heh heh heh…"

  Seeing the picture of the girl, David's mood instantly improved. He even forgot how much he'd overpaid for that alarm.

  He checked out what the athletic beauty was selling.

  1-Star Combat Boots?

  Reading the boots' stats, David felt a jolt of excitement. They boosted speed.

  Wearing these, his speed would jump to E+ Rank. Even goblins couldn't catch him.

  David wanted those boots immediately.

  This equipment gave a bigger boost than his van. The van only gave him an E-Rank boost to constitution, while the boots would give him E+ Rank speed. He was dying to have them.

  Then he saw the price: 288 Escape Coins.

  Uh oh, he couldn't afford that.

  But then he noticed the note at the bottom: trades for blueprints accepted.

  David had blueprints! But common blueprints wouldn't be enough for these boots. The only blueprint he had that might work was that 2-Star vehicle blueprint.

  David hesitated. Should he make the trade? This 2-Star vehicle blueprint was the best thing they'd gotten from the bronze chest yesterday.

  With a grimace, David decided to do it. The crafting cost for a 2-Star item was 2000 Escape Coins. He wouldn't be able to afford that anytime soon. It was better to get something practical like the boots.

  David immediately contacted the beauty named Kira.

  Meanwhile, on the other side…

  Kira’s eyes lit up when she received David Lee's private message.

  "Jason, David Lee contacted me. He wants to trade the blueprint for the boots."

  "Oh?" Jason was still feeling like he hadn't screwed David over enough. Kira had just given him another pleasant surprise.

  He wouldn't let David Lee get away with any money. He had to get him penniless.

  Jason excitedly slapped his thigh. "Come here, Kira, sit on my lap. Let's screw David Lee together."

  Kira blushed. Seeing her three sisters staring at her, she felt embarrassed.

  Ellie saw Kira's discomfort and gave her a little push from behind. "Go on, Kira! Hehe…"

  Kira was awkwardly pushed in front of Jason and reluctantly sat on his lap.

  Jason put his arms around Kira, smirking. "Kira, you used to be so straightforward. Why are you being so shy now?"

  Kira didn't say anything, but pinched Jason's waist hard.

  "Ow!"

  Jason felt a sharp pain in his side. He glanced at Kira, who glared at him, telling him not to say anything stupid. If she lost face in front of her sisters, she'd get back at him.

  Jason smiled silently, while his hands roamed. Who wouldn't want to touch the athletic body of this badass?

  Kira, afraid of losing face in front of her sisters, could only endure the wandering hands as she opened the system and showed Jason David Lee's private message.

  Jason's eyes widened when he saw the blueprint that David had sent.

  [Mobile Kitchen]: 2-Star Vehicle Equipment. Includes various cookware, tableware, cooking equipment, stoves, and other kitchen supplies.

  Number of times the blueprint can be crafted: 1

  Crafting Cost: 2000 Escape Coins

  Seeing the Mobile Kitchen information, Jason knew this blueprint was as good as the Mobile Bathroom. He had to have this blueprint.

  If it was anyone else, Jason would have traded the boots right away. But David Lee was his enemy. His goal was to bleed him dry, so he had to plan this carefully.

  Back on David's side…

  David was getting impatient. Kira hadn't replied to his message yet.

  What if the boots were already gone?

  David sent another message, asking: "Hey, are you still selling those boots? If not, just say so. Don't waste my time."

  After sending the message, David opened Kira's profile picture and started fantasizing. This girl was gorgeous, top-tier. And with that athletic build, David was tempted to jerk off right then and there.

  But with the Beautiful sisters and Mark Johnson, Monty, Hank and Son-Bro in the van, he didn't have any privacy.

  He'd just have to admire the picture for now.

  Just then, Kira replied…