Why not become a seller and use the trading platform to earn more benefits?

After spending the entire night entwined with Ravenna, thanks to dual cultivation talent, Alexander and she felt no fatigue.

Sitting on a beast skin, Alexander caressed Ravenna's body and said, "Ravenna, there are food, meat, fur, and Beast Crystals in the wooden box. Please organize them quickly. Tomorrow, we'll divide some into four parts. I want to provide a portion of winter supplies for the ogre guards."

The ogre guards he referred to were Zephyrinus, Thadon, Elroyce, and Jorim, four ogres assigned by the chief to serve under Alexander. 

This arrangement was intended to provide the elders with subordinates they could rely on for efficient hunting expeditions and also equipped potential chief candidates with their own guard teams.

The distribution of the ogre tribe's population followed a pyramid structure: chief at the top, followed by the council of elders, then the guard ogres, and finally the common ogres.

Pondering, Alexander took out some Level 6 magical beast furs from his Gluttonous Birdstomach sac and said, "Winter is coming; it's time to make some winter clothes for me, you, and Cassana."

The day after Ravenna moved into his hut, Alexander had already delegated the management of the hut to her.

Ravenna kissed him and said sweetly, "My dear Alexander, I will manage your hut well. I'll start sorting our belongings now."

After a gentle pat on Ravenna's buut, Alexander let go of her, allowing her to go about her tasks.

Meanwhile, Alexander turned his attention to the trading platform, preparing for the upcoming winter. 

He knew he needed to acquire better weapons and armor, as relying on the ogre craftsmen wasn't feasible due to their lower quality and time-consuming process.

Hoping to find high-quality items, he relied on the trading platform. Once logged in, he received a reply from the elf Liraelle.

"Alexander, the Beast Nourishment Pills are ready. Complete the transaction as soon as you're online!"

Reading "online," Alexander reminisced about chat apps from his time on Earth.

"Maybe we are always online in a way," he mused, initiating the trade with Liraelle.

After completing the trade, Alexander initiated another transaction, providing Liraelle with points as a deposit for the next order of 500 Beast Nourishment Pills. They agreed to use this quantity as the base number for future transactions, adjusting the points as needed.

In the Forest of Forgotten, a gathering place for Wood Elves, Liraelle in her treehouse couldn't help but punch the air in excitement upon seeing Alexander's message. 

The agreement for 500 Beast Nourishment Pills as a base meant more profit for her, and Alexander's words implied a continuous demand for the pills, significantly impacting Liraelle's business.

With the new batch of Beast Nourishment Pills, Alexander felt quite pleased. 

Now, he had to nurture not only the Abyssal Tyrannosaurus but also Cassana's Triangular Python. His hope was that the Triangular Python, a Level 5 magical beast, could advance to Level 6 through these nourishment pills, strengthening his own power.

However, such advancement needed time and couldn't be rushed.

Suddenly, Alexander realized that he had always been a buyer. Why not become a seller and use the trading platform to earn more benefits? 

With this thought, he took out a Level 6 Beast Crystal and a Dark Flame Stone from his Gluttonous Birdstomach sac and listed them on the trading platform in a barter exchange.

After listing these items, Alexander began searching for weaponry suitable for himself. During this search, an old acquaintance sent him a message.

"Mr. Alexander, how effective was the Blood Essence Stone?"

The message was from Soul Dodd, a greedy capitalist. 

Alexander remembered his first impression of Soul Dodd and was cautious in responding. 

Why would this capitalist contact him? Was he after the Blood Essence Stone? But the stone was already consumed by Alexander, and the message didn't imply any intention to reclaim it.

Then it struck him – Soul Dodd must be interested in the Level 6 Beast Crystal and the rare mineral he had just listed.

Alexander replied with a hint of sarcasm, "The Blood Essence Stone was effective, but now I'm so broke, I'm bankrupt!"

He waited for Soul Dodd's response, finding a certain mischievous pleasure in the interaction.

"You're selling a Level 6 Beast Crystal and rare minerals, and you call yourself broke?"

Soul Dodd replied quickly, his message tinged with envy.

"Exactly, broke. Why else would I sell those items?"

Alexander's reply left Soul Dodd speechless for a long time. Through this exchange, Alexander confirmed that Soul Dodd was indeed interested in the Level 6 Beast Crystal and the rare mineral.

In the Necromantic Realm, a mysterious sacred place, the Undead Lord Dodd sat brooding on his bone throne, browsing the trading platform.

"Judging by his response, he seems to have guessed my intention," Dodd mused. "Alas, the Necromantic Realm has no magical beasts to harvest Beast Crystals from."

Awakening in the Necromantic Realm, Dodd had spent a long time evolving from a weak wraith to the current Undead Lord. The setbacks he faced would fill a novel.

The realm was perfect for souls, but for Dodd, who sought to reverse his undead state to enjoy physical pleasures, it was barren.

Beast Crystals, the life source of magical beasts containing immense life energy, were crucial for Dodd's plans. The lack of magical beasts in his realm meant no access to these crystals.

When Alexander previously sought to buy items in exchange for Beast Crystals, Dodd had profited significantly.

"You need something, maybe I have what you need," Dodd messaged confidently.

He knew Alexander had purchased the Blood Essence Stone for advancement, suggesting Alexander was below hero level. Dodd believed he had plenty to offer someone of Alexander's caliber.

"400 Level 5 Beast Crystals!" Alexander's response nearly knocked Dodd off his bone throne. The outrageous price seemed like a clear attempt to rip him off.

Dodd felt Alexander was acting spitefully, as the items he offered were not worth that much. But the Dark Flame Stone, if refined and integrated into his weapon, could wreak havoc on his enemies.

Ultimately, Dodd was most interested in the Dark Flame Stone Alexander had listed, but he played it cool, focusing on the Beast Crystals instead.

"Mr. Alexander, I'm sincere! Tell me, what kind of items do you need?"

Still, Dodd sent out this message, hoping to engage further.

Inside his hut in Alligator Turtle Valley, Alexander became alert upon reading Dodd's message.

What was this cunning merchant up to, inquiring about the types of items he needed instead of making an offer?

Clearly, he was a shrewd businessman.

After much thought, Alexander replied vaguely, "Weapons, armor, skill scrolls, high-level magic potions, etc., are all acceptable!"

When Dodd read Alexander's non-specific reply, he nearly exclaimed in frustration. Alexander's response was too broad and undefined.

Dodd fell silent, pondering how to secure a deal with Alexander without increasing the price or seeming too eager.

"Fine, I'll let him have this one," Dodd conceded, sending information on an item from his inventory to Alexander. 

"Take a look, and we can talk if you're interested."