My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 825

Chapter 825: Chapter 825 Kickstarting The Trade 12

As he spoke, he crouched beneath his stall and pulled out a small box. With quick hands, he added a few extra items: three cured sausages, each at least seven inches long and two inches thick, a handful of bacon slices, and some strips of beef jerky.

Jason watched in amazement as the stall owner continued to stuff more into the box. He couldn’t hide his joy—he felt like he had truly gotten his money’s worth. The freebies made the hefty purchase feel even more rewarding, easing any lingering hesitation about spending so many crystal cores.

What Jason didn’t know, however, was that the total value of those freebies was only around four to five crystal cores at most.

Stall owners like this one had small-scale cooperation agreements with the Supply Center, which provided them with discounted pricing on raw ingredients. In exchange, they were required to order no less than 50 kilograms of materials per batch. This arrangement ensured that ingredients sourced from the Territory Space didn’t pile up in the warehouses, kept the inventory fresh, and allowed the Supply Center to rotate stock efficiently.

Since many of these stall owners specialized in preserved foods, the system worked perfectly for them—it was a win-win deal that kept their businesses thriving while also supporting the supply chain.

Seeing Jason haul away so many goods while the stall owner continued piling more into the box, Adam couldn’t help but feel tempted himself. Though there was only one special item available earlier, he still decided to ask, "Sir, do you have any more of this kind of special item?"

The stall owner paused as he finished filling the box, gave it a satisfied tap, and handed it over to Jason and his companion.

"Hmm..." he muttered thoughtfully. "I’m not sure. There’s a chance, but I can’t promise anything. Getting a special item like this one is pretty much like hitting the jackpot. I have to be extremely lucky to produce even one from all the barrels I’ve cured."

Then he looked up and noticed someone approaching. "But let me check for you. We’ll see if we get lucky today."

At that moment, his son happened to arrive, pushing a cart loaded with more supplies. The stall owner gave him a quick signal to come over, already planning to search through the barrels for another potential gem. ƒrēewebnovel.com

"Dad, Mom said you might need more supplies since it’s opening day. She figured a lot of people would come to buy," his son said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

And she wasn’t wrong.

The marketplace wasn’t just open to outsiders—it welcomed anyone with crystal cores or items to trade. As the day wore on, even off-duty warriors, drawn by the growing buzz and activity, began to wander in. The sound of vendors calling out to showcase their goods filled the air, making the place feel like a bustling town fair.

Unlike the Supply Center, which mainly sold fresh produce, canned goods, and manufactured items, the marketplace was filled with rare finds—homemade cured meats, pickled vegetables, handcrafted tableware, and other practical tools. These were things rarely seen elsewhere.

Activating her ’Eye of Truth’, Kisha carefully examined each item. One by one, she scanned the contents, but ultimately shook her head — nothing stood out as special among the batch on the main cart.