"Light-Absorbing Crystal? I remember we have some. Are you sure?"
"Yes, that's what I want."
Bai Ye asked, "How many do you have?"
Ni Meng thought, "Not bad. No known use yet, so no one wants them. Probably dozens."
So many?
Official power indeed.
Bai Ye's eyes brightened, "How many can I get?"
"Three."
"Hmm, a bit few."
"You seem to have use for them."
Bai Ye smiled, "Yes. I need seven more. How about trading two weapons for that?"
Light-Absorbing Crystal absorbed and stored light, a passive ability.
It seemed useless but had great use—light was an energy source.
For the Watchtower he wanted to build, concealment was key.
Some might think it's silly—how could a Watchtower be hidden?
In the Land of Darkness, anything can happen, including concealing a Watchtower.
High-end methods were out of reach, but low-end ones were possible.
Light-Absorbing Crystal built Watchtowers absorbed light, blending into darkness naturally.
It made the Watchtower hard to detect.
He wanted better materials like Voidstone with space attributes or floating sky metals but they were scarce pre-rebirth.
Light-Absorbing Crystal was the best choice now.
Ni Meng was surprised, "You have weapons too?"
"A little haul from yesterday."
Bai Ye didn't explain.
Ni Meng smartly didn't ask and said, "Okay, what weapons?"
"The wolf tooth club I traded yesterday."
"Not enough; need at least three."
"Impossible; at most two."
"Fine, deal. I'll send the crystals."
Ni Meng smiled and agreed immediately.
Light-Absorbing Crystals were useless to M City Night Watch but trading them for two good weapons was a win.
Bai Ye smiled too.
Though it used two synthesis attempts, it was progress toward building the Watchtower.
Only obsidian was missing now.
If built, even disasters wouldn't stop his exploration.
If not, using synthesis attempts to get crystals wasn't a loss.
A win-win.
Ni Meng hurried off to prepare but had to report to superiors.
Her superior was Wang Jianguo, promoted after yesterday's events due to competence and steadiness.
Knocking, Ni Meng entered upon hearing "come in."
Wang Jianguo was surprised to see her.
"Xiao Meng, what's up? Anything from Bai Ye?"
He already knew about the interrogation and Bai Ye's powers.
Though not in M City Night Watch, they chose to ally with Bai Ye—no harm, possible benefit.
Ni Meng happily said, "Boss, good news! Bai Ye wants to trade two weapons for seven Light-Absorbing Crystals."
Wang Jianguo was surprised.
"He traded two weapons yesterday, how does he have more?"
If these were for himself, that meant five weapons—impressive.
If low quality, forget it.
Ni Meng shook her head.
"He said he found them exploring."
"Exploring?"
Wang Jianguo doubted it.
"What quality weapons?"
"Like the wolf tooth club he traded yesterday."
"Hmm."
A gleam in Wang Jianguo's eyes.
"He's not simple. Xiao Meng, treat him well."
Ni Meng blinked, confused, "Aren't we already?"
"Not enough. He wants Light-Absorbing Crystals, right? I say give him five more—no, ten more."
"Ten? Boss, really?"
Ni Meng didn't understand.
"Don't you see? It's not just his power but he has so much equipment."
"Three identical pieces! You know what that means?"
Ni Meng thought, shocked.
"These aren't just loot, he crafted them himself?"
"Yes."
Wang Jianguo nodded solemnly.
"Having multiple crafted weapons, including duplicates, means he can make weapons. Probably related to his talent."
"Seizing early gives greater influence later. Having exploration gear means an advantage. That's why we must value him."
"Not just now, maybe he'll help us later."
Crafting skills improve with time.
He might make stronger Extraordinary weapons.
To Wang Jianguo, treating Bai Ye well was very necessary.
He thought the higher-ups would appreciate it too.
Bai Ye didn't know this speculation, or he'd have applauded the strategy.
It only brought him benefits.
At this moment, Bai Ye chatted with Wang Si.
Soon Wang Si brought good news:
Obsidian was secured!
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