What the staff member didn't know was that it actually took Bhavin Agnihotri just ten minutes to clear this instance, and as for the remaining time, it was all spent collecting materials on his way back.
There was no choice, after all, one person collecting materials is indeed a bit inefficient.
"Could it be... that kid discovered some bug-exploiting in instance?"
The staff member was completely baffled. He couldn't understand how a newly turned Mechanic managed to solo the Forest of Gelt!
In order to facilitate the buying and selling of equipment for professionals, the auction house is located right next to the instance teleportation hall.
Bhavin Agnihotri entered the auction house, found an available window, and unloaded all the items he planned to sell.
The auction house's trade rules are quite simple. Sellers present the materials or equipment they wish to sell, and then the auction house staff will give a suggested price based on the market's current rates.
If the seller agrees with the suggested price, they can directly list the item for sale at the auction house.
If they think the price is unsuitable, they can adjust it themselves, either increasing or decreasing it from the suggested price, before listing it.
When your item is sold, the auction house will charge a commission fee, and the remaining amount is transferred directly to the seller's account.
The window clerk was visibly surprised when Bhavin Agnihotri took out the Minatour King's Bright Silver Armorplate.
"Wow, you're quite lucky, kid. You actually got this thing."
Bhavin Agnihotri asked expectantly, "What's the market price for this?"
The clerk quickly checked and smiled, "There have been many newly awakened professionals in the past few days, and the Minatour King's Bright Silver Armorplate is perfectly suited for light armor professions. The last piece was just bought recently, and the market price is 500 Gold Coins."
"500 Gold Coins..." Bhavin Agnihotri pondered slightly and continued to ask, "Was the last Minatour King's Bright Silver Armorplate listed recently?"
The clerk nodded, "Yes, it was listed only a couple of days ago before it was snapped up."
Bhavin Agnihotri thought for a moment and decisively said, "I'll list it for 600 Gold Coins."
The clerk glanced at him with a look of appreciation as if acknowledging a shrewd trader. "Kid, you really know how to seize opportunities, okay, got it. Hand over the equipment to me."
Bhavin Agnihotri chuckled as he handed the armor, glowing faintly black, to the clerk.
Recently, many new professionals have awakened, and items like this Black Equipment have always been the first choice for sons of those affluent families who enjoy spending money.
After all, Rare Level gear is too expensive, and the level-up speed for professionals in the early stages is not slow. Buying Rare Level equipment is too luxurious, and it doesn't take long before they need updating.
Meanwhile, Blue Equipment provides few attribute boosts and seems somewhat devalued when worn, which the offspring of these wealthy families tend to disdain.
On the other hand, Black Equipment is relatively suitable.
A few hundred Gold Coins per piece are somewhat expensive, but the attribute bonuses are good, and it doesn't impose a significant burden on the family, making it perfect for showing off.
After listing the Black Equipment, Bhavin Agnihotri also sold other Blue and Green Equipment and materials he scavenged from the instance.
The auction house would directly purchase these ordinary items, so Bhavin Agnihotri didn't need to list them.
After clearing out all the gains from this instance run, Bhavin Agnihotri received another 223 Gold Coins, enough for him to purchase four more tickets.
With this money in hand, Bhavin Agnihotri hurried out of the auction house and headed back to the instance teleportation hall.
On the other side of the auction house, a youth with triangular eyes watched Bhavin Agnihotri leave with flickering eyes, then took out a phone and made a call.
Outside the city, Sunil Parma, with a look of arrogance, was half-lying under a tree's shade, holding Heera Abrol by the waist and occasionally caressing her smooth thigh.
Under the envious eyes of others, he watched leisurely as the security guards dispatched by his family to hunt monsters with full effort.
These security guards weren't at too high a level, only around level 11 or 12 as professionals.
But when dealing with the surrounding level 3 or 4 boars, their efficiency was much higher, and even with experience points shared in a team, it was much faster than if he hunted alone. Just then, the phone on Sunil Parma's waist suddenly rang.
He picked up the phone and saw the call was from one of his lackeys stationed at the auction house to watch for equipment.
"Hello," Sunil Parma answered the call nonchalantly.
"Hey, Sunil bro, the last light armor has been acquired. All the gear you wanted is ready!"
Sunil Parma's eyes brightened as he eagerly said, "Since you bought everything, bring it over to me right away!"
Even at Sunil Parma's demanding words, the lackey, on the other end, suddenly lowered his voice, "Sunil bro, I called to report something to you. Do you know who recently listed the Minatour King Armorplate?"
Sunil Parmaimpatiently replied, "Why should I care? It will end up in my hands anyway."
"It's Bhavin Agnihotri! I saw with my own eyes that Bhavin Agnihotri brought out a bunch of materials to sell, including the Minatour King Armorplate!"
"I told you I don't care... Hmm? Wait, who did you say listed it?" Sunil Parma stopped abruptly and sat up straight to ask again.
"Bhavin Agnihotri!"
Sunil Parma's brows immediately furrowed. "Bhavin Agnihotri? A newly awakened Mechanic, someone is actually willing to team up with him to run instances?"
"No, Sunil bro, I just followed Bhavin Agnihotri to the instance teleportation hall. I saw with my own eyes he bought a ticket and teleported into the Forest of Gelt. The kid didn't team up—he, he's actually solo-running the instance!" the lackey's voice suddenly turned astonished.
Sunil Parma's eyes widened as he stood up with a "whist" and said incredulously, "What did you say? Repeat that to me clearly?"