"Specialty product?
Miss, you must be joking. This is a Jade Snake. Go ask around, how many people in the Divine Gu Dynasty can afford it? "the shopkeeper cried out.
Wen Qian'er glanced at him, "You really don't know how to do business."
For the average person, the currency used was universal currency, or even the currency produced by the empire itself. For example, the Great Yu Empire's Yushan currency could be exchanged for ten Yushan dollars, and a million star crystals could be exchanged for ten trillion Yushan dollars. Lu Yin didn't know the exchange rate between the Divine Gu Dynasty's own currency and universal currency, but even if the Divine Gu Dynasty's currency was equivalent to universal currency, a million star crystals could be exchanged for a trillion.
A single Jade Snake was worth a trillion, and it couldn't be described as a specialty product.
Of course, that wasn't how the universe's currency was calculated, and that was only for ordinary people. To cultivators, universal currency was nothing more than scrap paper. Even so, a million star crystals was still quite a lot.
"Alright, I'm not buying anymore. Let's go," Wen Qian'er said unhappily as she walked out.
The shopkeeper was furious, "Miss, you've been bargaining with me for so long and delayed so much of my business. How can you just leave like that?"
"What? You still dare to force a sale?" Wen Qian'er turned around and glared at the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and glanced at Wen Sansi and Lu Yin. He felt that he couldn't afford to offend the Saint Prince, so he snorted and slammed his fist on the counter, causing the shop to shake. Outside, fine powder sprinkled down, but Wen Qian'er didn't care and allowed it to land on her body.
Suddenly, Wen Sansi pulled her back. Wen Qian 'er was startled.
Wen Sansi stared at the shopkeeper coldly, "You dare to poison me?"
The shopkeeper was confused, "Poison? What?"
Wen Sansi frowned and tossed the powder at the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper didn't dodge and allowed the powder to land on his body and face, "Sir, what are you doing?"
Wen Sansi's eyes narrowed.
Lu Yin was shocked; this was the custom of the Divine Gu Dynasty. The shopkeeper clearly wasn't afraid of poison, and that move had been a form of revenge. Wen Qian'er hadn't noticed, so it was a good opportunity for her to suffer a bit. If she did, he could pretend that he didn't know anything.
This was the Divine Gu Dynasty.
The Saint Prince watched from the side without any intention of interfering.
The Divine Venomous Worm Dynasty was indeed closed to the outside world, but that didn't mean that they were easy to bully.
Wen Sansi could be considered to have suffered a loss. He had the ability to easily deal with the shop owner, but this was the Divine Venomous Dynasty after all. He had already made his move once, so it wouldn't be good for him to make his move a second time.
"Thank you," Wen Sansi said indifferently. He was about to leave with Wen Qian 'er.
At this time, a few people entered the shop. It was Balsam, Yan, and Mister Right of the Hall of Honor's board of directors.
They bumped into Wen Sansi and Wen Qian'er.
Wen Sansi recognized Mr. You and was surprised. "Director You?
Why are you here? "
Mister You glanced at everyone in the shop, and his gaze changed when he saw Lu Yin. He then smiled at Wen Sansi and said, "I received an invitation from the Divine Gu Dynasty, so I came to take a look. I just happened to pass by and seem to have missed something."
Wen Sansi replied calmly, "It's nothing. It's just a small misunderstanding."
Wen Sansi did not recognize Balsam, but he recognized Yan, who was the secretary to the president of the Innerverse.
Balsam looked at Lu Yin and smiled. "I never thought that I would run into Alliance Master Lu here. How have you been?"
Lu Yin smiled. "I'm alright. Was Shamrock Enterprises invited as well?"
"Yes, we're here to deliver a congratulatory gift," Balsam replied.
Mister You looked at Lu Yin and said indifferently, "I never thought that Alliance Master Lu would be here as well. It's been a while."
Lu Yin raised a brow. "Do I know you?"
Wen Sansi, Balsam, and the others were astonished, as this tone was very unfriendly. Even though everyone knew that Mister You and Lu Yin were not on the same side, it was still unexpected that they would run into each other upon arrival.
Lu Yin did not care about Mister You at all. Although he was a director, it was almost over. If not for Nan Yuan's constant protection, he would have retreated even faster than Nightking Zheng. With Lu Yin's current status and ability, there was no need for him to pretend to be polite with such a person.
Mister You sneered. "Alliance Master Lu is a big shot, so it's normal that you don't recognize a small fry like me."
"You can introduce yourself. Name, origin, background, power, and occupation. Tell me, and I might remember you," Lu Yin said casually.
Mister You's expression turned ugly. This was not a self-introduction, but rather an interrogation. Lu Yin's tone made him sullen.
The man behind Mister You spoke up, "This is one of the nine directors of the Hall of Honor, Mister You."
No one had expected this person to speak, and Balsam looked at him in astonishment. She recognized this person — it was Shi, one of the cultivators who guarded the Realm Mountain for the Hall of Honor. He had a good relationship with Shamrock Enterprises and was also a friend of Yan's. She had thought that this person was someone important, but she had not expected him to be so stupid as to interrupt at this time.
Yan's expression changed, and he hurriedly shot Shi a look.
Even Mister You's expression turned ugly. If he revealed this person's identity now, it would only give Lu Yin an opportunity to humiliate him.
Sure enough, Lu Yin spoke up. "One of the nine directors?
There seems to be such a person, but that's only for now. It's hard to say how long he can stay in this position. Who knows … "Lu Yin's gaze turned cold." He might be demoted tomorrow. "
Mister You was furious, and he glared at Lu Yin. "Alliance Master Lu, be careful with your words. The board is not something you can control. If you speak like this, the board will hold you accountable."
Lu Yin did not mind. "You can try."
Mister You's face turned red with anger.
Shi also felt that he had said something wrong. How could Lu Yin not know Mister You? Mister You had come to the Divine Gu Dynasty, and he had offered to protect Mister You in order to get closer to the director of the Southern Origins Academy. He should not have interfered, but now, he had given Lu Yin an excuse to mock Mister You. It would be fine if Mister You abdicated, but if he did not, then Shi would not have an easy time in the future.
"Who are you?" Lu Yin suddenly asked Shi.
Shi's heart sank, but he braced himself and replied, "I am Shi, and I was ordered to protect Mister You on this trip to the Divine Gu Dynasty."
"Whose orders?" Lu Yin asked.
Shi bitterly replied, "The board."
Lu Yin did not understand. "The board specifically convened to protect Mister You, who is about to step down, on this trip to the Divine Gu Dynasty?
That's not possible. I remember you, a cultivator who guards the Realm Mountain. I know the Realm Mountain's head senior, and I should ask him if I have the chance. Why would someone who guards the Realm Mountain protect a director? "
Shi's face went pale, and his eyes were filled with fear. He had not expected Lu Yin to know the Realm Mountain's head. How did he know that person?
Balsam tried to smooth things over. "Alliance Master Lu, have you prepared any gifts for this trip to the Divine Gu Dynasty?
It can't be too expensive, or else we won't be able to bring anything out. "
Lu Yin smiled. "I don't have any gifts. I'm just choosing."
Balsam was speechless. Choosing now?
And at Gu King City?
Was this a joke?
"This must be the Wolf Prince," Balsam said as she looked at the man beside Lu Yin who had not spoken since the beginning.
The Wolf Prince had not expected Balsam to know him, and he had been watching the show from the sidelines. "I am. Are you the president of Shamrock Enterprises' Innerverse, Balsam?"
Balsam smiled. "I didn't think that Your Highness would recognize me."
The Wolf Prince smiled. "Of course. Who doesn't know Miss Balsam's great name?"
The shop owner was stunned when he heard the exchange of pleasantries. Alliance Master Lu?
A director of the Hall of Honor?
Even though he did not know much about the outside world, he had heard these two words more than once, so how could he not know them? He had not expected these people to be important figures.
Suddenly, he heard the Wolf Prince's name, and he stared at the man in the Divine Gu Dynasty's uniform in disbelief. This person was the Wolf Prince?
When he thought of this, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Wolf Prince."
The Wolf Prince waved a hand. "There's no need to stand on ceremony. Go about your business."
Busy?
The shop owner was confused. Busy with what?
Busy listening to these people mock each other?
Could he even listen?
"Boss, do you have anything special?
I want to buy something for your emperor, "Lu Yin said with a smile as he looked at the shop owner.
The shop owner was stunned, and he did not know how to respond.
Wen Qian'er rolled her eyes. "What could he possibly have?"
Mr. You snorted. "Alliance Master Lu is looking down on the Love Emperor. Don't you think it's rude to buy a random gift for him?"
Lu Yin's lips curled up. "I actually wanted to give the Longevity Squadron to the Love Emperor, but it was destroyed."
"You!" Mister You was furious. At that moment, a strange voice came from outside the door. "How impressive. If I'm not mistaken, this should be Alliance Leader Lu Yin." After that, many people appeared outside the shop and surrounded it. A man with a snow-white face and cold eyes slowly walked in. It was hard to tell how old he was, but his voice was shrill and sharp, and it also carried a trace of vicissitudes of life.
Lu Yin frowned, as this person stared at him with a vicious gaze that felt like needles. There was also a strange smile on the man's face, which made Lu Yin feel very uncomfortable.
"Who are you?" Lu Yin asked.
The man stepped into the shop and bowed to the Wolf Prince. "Greetings, Your Highness."
The Wolf Prince grunted in acknowledgment. "This is Manager Yi of the Imperial Palace, a trusted aide of my brother."
Manager Yi hurriedly smiled. "What are you saying, Your Highness? I wouldn't dare call myself a trusted aide. I'm just a servant that serves His Majesty and Your Highness."
Lu Yin looked at him. "Were you the one who spoke just now?"
Manager Yi looked at Lu Yin and maintained his strange and sinister smile. "Alliance Master Lu, is it? I'm here on His Majesty's orders to welcome you. However, I saw your might as soon as I came in, and I was terrified. How has Gu King City offended you?"
Lu Yin's gaze turned cold, but he didn't say anything. Someone else had entered the shop, and it was a woman. It was Qing Longlong.
The shop owner knelt down and didn't even dare to raise his head. Lu Yin, Mr. You, and the others were outsiders to the Divine Gu Dynasty, and no matter how powerful they were, they had nothing to do with the shop owner. The Wolf Prince had a good reputation, so he didn't bother with the shop owner. However, Manager Yi's appearance scared the hell out of him. Manager Yi was one of the top figures in the Divine Gu Dynasty, second only to one person.
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It's New Year's Eve! Brothers, have fun!