Survival Queen of the Frozen Wastes novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223 The High-end Haul

Chapter 223 The High-end Haul

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“SpicyBurger: Fine, since you’re being so sincere. But I don’t want trash; I want the items on

this list.”

Riley quickly typed out a manifestation of a shopping list.

These were things she’d seen on the exchange but deemed too expensive or unnecessary at the time, or materials needed for guild upgrades and high-end gear.

Refined Steel Ingots (Superior to iron, essential for gear repair and fortress upgrades)

Electronic Component Packs (The core for cameras, turrets, and appliances)

Gunpowder (Raw material for explosives)

Basic Skill Upgrade Scroll (Rare, but a merchant guild would have stock)

Antibiotics / Anti-inflammatories (The hardest of hard currencies)

Massive quantities of Stone Bricks (Basic building materials to cover the price difference)

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GoldenAbacus looked at the list, the corners of his mouth twitching in pain.

These items were usually used by the guild to recruit high-tier players or for auctions. Now he had to dump them all at once.

But thinking of the monopoly…

You have to spend money to make money!

“GoldenAbacus: Done! It’s a deal! But I have one condition-all 1,400 units of coal must be traded in a single transaction!”

“SpicyBurger: No problem. But I also have a condition-the trade link must be encrypted. I don’t want people knowing I offloaded this much stock; I don’t need thieves following me.”

“GoldenAbacus: Haha, understood! That suits me just fine!”

GoldenAbacus was overjoyed. He was actually worried she’d talk or try to fish for his coordinates. If she wanted to stay low-key, that was a gift from heaven.

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Beep.

The system chime was crisp and pleasant.

“Trade Successful!”

“Lost: High-Quality Anthracite x 1,400”

“Obtained: Refined Steel Ingots x 200, Electronic Component Packs x 20, Gunpowder x 11 lbs, Basic Skill Upgrade Scroll x 2, Antibiotics x 10 boxes, Quality Stone Bricks x 2,000…”

Watching nearly all her coal vanish only to be replaced by high-end materials in an instant, Riley gave a long, comfortable stretch and began organizing her inventory.

“Now that feels good.”

Was this the joy of owning the means of production?

On the other side of the screen…

“We got

it! Finally locked it down!”

“Hahaha! What a moron! She actually emptied out her entire bottom line!”

GoldenAbacus laughed so hard the fat on his face vibrated.

He could already see a future where Riley was shivering in the cold with no fuel, eventually forced to kneel and beg him for a handful of coal dust at ten times the price.

“She had a stock of 1,400 and traded every bit of it. People like her just have a bit of luck; they have zero long-term vision!”

GoldenAbacus immediately messaged his VP:

“GoldenAbacus: Vice-President! It’s done! I played her like a fiddle, 1,400 units of coal are ours! She’s probably left with nothing but kindling now!”

“GoldenFlowerSea: Excellent work! We now hold half of the region’s energy lifeline. Keep your eyes on the lumber prices. Once they clear the nearby trees or the next storm hits, it’s harvest time!”

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Back in the shelter.

Riley closed the chat and couldn’t help but shake her head.

“It feels a bit like I’m scamming a fool…

“But I didn’t actually lie.

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“At that exact moment, I really did only have 1,400 left in my bag. I just didn’t mention I produce several hundred a day.”

She stood up and walked to the window, looking out toward the open-pit mine.

Through the faint glow of the Hawkeye feed, she could see several hardworking silhouettes moving in and out of the mine.

It was Joseph and his crew.

To repay the “Master Wizard,” these natives treated mining like a holy pilgrimage, digging whenever they had a free second, which almost made Riley feel a little guilty.

Early the next morning, Riley arrived at her workshop.

Whirrr- Zzzzt-

Holding an electric drill, Riley expertly bored holes into a smooth, polished wooden board. With system assistance, two simple but sturdy Pine Bunk Beds were quickly assembled.

“Crafting Successful!”

“Obtained: Simple Pine Bunk Beds (Common)”

Riley brushed the sawdust off her hands, looking at the furniture she’d finished for practice: two bunk beds, two large wardrobes, and a solid square wooden table.

She’d made these using the lumber she’d stockpiled earlier to level her skill.

With her shelter level rising, she was aiming for gear with special stats or extreme comfort; these basic carpentry items were useless to her and just took up space. They were perfect for improving the living conditions of Joseph’s crew, who were currently living in a rough stone

room.

Riley gave a broad wave, sweeping the furniture into her inventory.

“Neeko! Are you ready? Grab your tools, we’re hitting the mine today!”

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