Cheng Shuili did not chat further with the rabbit-race beastman; she stood up and led Su Rui into the Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant House.
She had discussed with Qi Wanyi yesterday what food to buy if they encountered a Trading Post. Qi Wanyi had provided her with a very detailed list, specifying what to eat for every meal each day, what ingredients were needed, and what they currently possessed.
Cheng Shuili only needed to purchase items according to the list.
The staff at the Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant House were no different than before, radiating smiles and being exceptionally enthusiastic. It seemed this “famine” had not yet affected this largest of merchant houses.
“Long time no see, beautiful human lady.”
Coincidentally, the supervisor here today was Hu Lailai.
Cheng Shuili nodded quite reservedly, raised her hand, and handed the list to the other party. “I need the vegetables on this list. See if there are any that you don't have here.”
Hu Lailai smiled after listening and said with confident, unhesitating grace: “There is nothing that our Ten Thousand Beasts Merchant House does not have; there are only situations where we might be out of stock during special periods.”
This was interesting. Cheng Shuili followed the lead: “What special periods?”
Hu Lailai spoke directly: “The most recent one is tomorrow, human lady. Choosing to buy things today is a very correct decision; you are a clever person.”
Cheng Shuili felt deeply the same way. The gaze she directed toward Hu Lailai even held a touch of mutual appreciation between heroes; this beastman was also a clever one.
She called over a waiter and handed the list to them. After instructing them in front of Cheng Shuili to get the freshest vegetables, she enthusiastically pulled Cheng Shuili aside and said: “You came at just the right time. We just received a batch of new goods. Do you have any interest in taking a look?”
Standing around was just standing around, so she might as well go see what new items had arrived at the Trading Post.
It was the same display stand where Cheng Shuili had bought her employee ID, and now three brand new items were placed on it.
Right in the center was an item that looked very expensive.
It was a translucent, heart-shaped crystal.
Standing at Cheng Shuili’s position, she could clearly see rainbow-like light pulsing inside the crystal, the color of which gradually changed.
As Cheng Shuili approached, its color transitioned from a deep blue-purple to a fiery gold-red.
This was an extremely dreamy and magical process.
In her two lives combined, this was the first time Cheng Shuili had seen such a dazzling and colorful item.
Cheng Shuili had always thought heart-shaped items were a bit tacky; the symbol was too common, so common that it was somewhat mundane.
Yet, the moment she saw this thing, her gaze was fixed upon it.
What was this?
Cheng Shuili finally shifted her gaze and used her eyes to question Hu Lailai.
Hu Lailai’s slender fingers slid gently across the crystal display case, and the glass cover rose silently. The heart-shaped crystal suddenly floated, rotating slowly at a distance of ten centimeters from the counter surface.
“This is the Heart of Creation.” The fox-race beastman’s voice was exceptionally sweet, and her expression held only satisfaction with the merchandise. “Human, you should be able to use this.”
Heart of Creation?
The name sounded familiar; where had she seen it before?
Cheng Shuili struggled to recall for a moment and finally remembered: this was the upgrade item for the workstation. She had even searched for it on the Regional Channel back then, but unfortunately, she had found nothing.
So it was obtained here.
Cheng Shuili glanced at the marked price.
Well then.
Seventy thousand.
No wonder Hu Lailai was so happy. If this deal went through, how many game coins would she earn?
Cheng Shuili’s brows furrowed involuntarily. She really felt as if the system had set a trap for her.
How was it that she had just earned over seventy thousand game coins, and before they had even warmed up in her hand, she had found a place to spend them?
It was just that this item was for upgrading the workstation...
Cheng Shuili hesitated. Upgrading the workstation was definitely imperative, but the price was simply too expensive. She was contemplating whether it was appropriate to buy this at this point in time.
“Supervisor Hu! The vegetables the guest wanted are ready.”
The waiter suddenly walked over and reminded Hu Lailai.
Hu Lailai nodded, signaling for him to step down first.
Cheng Shuili suddenly asked: “How many game coins for these vegetables?”
“You ordered a total of 15 potatoes, 10 carrots, 8 onions, 1 pumpkin...”
“Potatoes, carrots, and these root vegetables are 8 game coins each... Added together, it is a total of 889 game coins. You are a distinguished Tier 2 VIP, so I will give you a twenty percent discount. After the discount, you only need to pay 711 game coins!”
Cheng Shuili nodded. She wasn't in a hurry to see how the prepared vegetables were. Her gaze fell on the Heart of Creation, and after hesitating for a moment, she asked: “If I want to buy this, could those vegetables be given to me as a gift?”
Hu Lailai’s spirit lifted immediately. Her ears stood up, and her eyes sparkled as she looked over. “If you buy it, I can personally gift you those vegetables! In addition, the Heart of Creation can go through the chamber of commerce discount, giving you a twenty percent discount.”
She paused to catch her breath and continued: “Did you like that watermelon last time? How about I gift you another one this time?”
That added up to over a thousand in gifts.
The original price of the Heart of Creation was 70,000. After a twenty percent discount, it was 56,000, saving a total of 15,000 game coins.
It was worth it!
But worth it or not, spending so many game coins all at once, Cheng Shuili really felt heartbroken.
The workstation definitely had to be upgraded...
Cheng Shuili recited this to herself several times in her heart, closed her eyes, and still felt reluctant. She asked again: “Are the items on your display stand random? I notice they are different every time I come.”
Hu Lailai shook her head. “Yes and no. Every week we purchase new items, and only the best products among them are qualified to be on this display stand. We generally do not list the same item in the same region, which may be the reason why the products you see every time you come are different.”
The meaning of the second half of the sentence was clear: if she missed this shop, she wouldn't find this item.
Cheng Shuili hardened her heart. Buy it!
She would just buy it!
“Wrap it up for me.”
As soon as Cheng Shuili’s words fell, Hu Lailai’s fox ears stood straight up. Her golden pupils contracted into thin lines under the sunlight, and the corners of her mouth almost reached her ears.
“A wise choice, human lady!” She clapped her hands and summoned two waiters. “Quick, wrap the Heart of Creation in a gift box—the one lined with velvet!”
Cheng Shuili stared at the amount of 56,000 game coins on the screen, her fingertips hovering over the confirmation button for three seconds before pressing down.
The balance changed to 14,299 game coins.
Cheng Shuili watched helplessly as the game coins starting with a seven turned into a one. The heartache at that moment could not be described to anyone.
Su Rui, on the side, was still dutifully acting as a background prop, but she was inwardly clicking her tongue in amazement. Fifty-six thousand game coins—this “master” took them out just like that.
Cheng Shuili’s ability to earn money was truly terrifying.
“Happy trading!” Hu Lailai’s large tail wagged happily behind her. She took a carved wooden box from the waiter’s hands.
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