Chapter 339: Do You Have a Share in It?

The shocked expressions of the crowd, Zhang Mu knew he guessed right. The pained look in Su Rui’s eyes before was proof enough, but he wasn’t sure if this second-tier healing potion was as sought-after by others.

But now it seems to be.

However, Zhang Mu kept a keen eye. He didn’t mention whether the price of this second-tier healing potion could be exchanged for twenty thousand elemental crystals. Instead, he asked the others if they knew its price.

But Zhang Mu believed that its price was much higher than twenty thousand elemental crystals; after all, the exchange price in the Era Store was there, and those Era Sub-merchants wouldn’t make a loss.

Although its price would decrease over time, currently in this world, the mainstream strength was still at the first tier. Those who could advance to the second-tier were rare individuals or mutant beasts.

The price of this second-tier healing potion wouldn’t depreciate too much. In the eyes of these second-tier evolvers, it must be very valuable.

“Zhang Mu, why didn’t you tell me you had this potion?”

Hachikuju broke the silence, making Zhang Mu feel a bit uneasy with the way she looked at him.

Zhang Mu shrugged helplessly and said, “Well, Hachikuju, you didn’t ask me either.”

He then added, “Dear Sub City Lords, Zhang Mu may not have enough elemental crystals, but I believe some of you may need this potion. After the trade is done, Zhang Mu will provide twenty thousand elemental crystals.”

The silver-haired old man seemed to realize his reaction and cleared his throat, returning to his original expression.

Su Rui looked incredulous, having just used this potion himself. If it weren’t for Su Liang being nearly dying, he wouldn’t have taken it out.

He had exchanged this potion with a large amount of elemental crystals and beast cores from the Era Merchants, who were said to have paid a great price.

However, in Zhang Mu’s eyes, it didn’t seem as valuable.

Could it be that this Zhang Mu, an outsider Era Merchant, was more powerful than those people?

The calm Su Rui was very scary, thinking very carefully. He stopped talking and instead put on a smile, waiting leisurely for Hachikuju to explain to Zhang Mu.

“Two bottles of this second-rank healing potion leaked from those merchants. One bottle is with Elder Huang, and the other bottle, which was tested today, seems to be able to make a dying person fully recover. It seems to be true.”

The silver-haired old man turned out to be surnamed Huang. It is no wonder that a dignified person like him just showed that expression. He had a bottle of second-rank healing potion himself, knowing the value and effectiveness of this treasure.

At this moment, Qizilbash seemed a bit excited and approached, saying, “Brother Zhang Mu, why not sell this bottle of second-rank healing potion to me?”

“Arnold hasn’t recovered yet?”

Hachikuju asked, looking at her old friend opposite.

Qizilbash smiled reluctantly with bitterness and said slowly, “No, those old injuries, regular healing potions cannot help at all. Not even a first-rank healing potion, a bottle was wasted and no improvement was seen.”

Zhang Mu watched the conversation between the two and vaguely guessed that something had happened to Qizilbash’s relative or friend named Arnold.

Hachikuju noticed Zhang Mu’s confusion and slowly explained to him, showing that there were some differences from what Zhang Mu had guessed.

“Arnold is Qizilbash’s warhorse. It got badly hurt in the first attack on Hohhot City and can no longer run fast like before. Its body hurts when it runs.”

Even though Qizilbash had to switch to a new warhorse for traveling, he still takes good care of Arnold. He tried different remedies, including a healing potion from Era Sub-merchant, but Arnold can only live a normal life at best.

Before Era Sub-merchant ran out of second-rank healing potions, Qizilbash had already used up most of his elemental crystals. I also used mine up, so I couldn’t lend him enough to buy another bottle, so we had to give up.

“He has been waiting for those people to release more second-rank healing potions. It’s unexpected that you, Zhang Mu, have them now.”

“Yes, I’ve been waiting for Arnold to run. It wants to run too, and only by riding it can I unleash my full strength.”

Qizilbash with a serious face looks at Zhang Mu, waiting for his answer.

Zhang Mu happily nods and says, “Sure.”

“But, Qizilbash Sub City Lord, the price has to be at least two thousand elemental crystals, or I can’t reward you properly.”

Qizilbash is surprised by Zhang Mu’s condition, but after hearing it, he laughs and says, “Zhang Mu, since you’re Hachikuju’s brother and so generous, you are now my brother too.”

I am Qizilbash, I won’t let my brother be at a loss.

Twenty thousand elemental crystals is really too cheap. Last time, I bought them from those merchants for fifty thousand elemental crystals and two thousand beast cores. I’ve been saving up since then, all ready to go. Let’s do the exchange with Zhang Mu at this price.”

One unit of second-rank healing potion for fifty thousand elemental crystals and two thousand beast cores? These people are really taking advantage.

Zhang Mu sighed at the rapid rise of this monopolizing and profiteering organization. How did those Era Sub-merchants think of monopolizing and making such huge profits so quickly?

“Alright, let’s go with this price.”

Zhang Mu readily agreed, and Qizilbash, holding back his excitement, said, “Old buddy, you are truly the right choice. I, Qizilbash, like what I see in you and consider you a friend.”

Just as Zhang Mu was about to hand over the potion to Qizilbash, an untimely voice beside them spoke up after a long hesitation.

“I’ll offer seventy thousand elemental crystals and three thousand beast cores. I wonder if my friend would do me this favor.”

It was Su Rui.

He thought long and hard before saying these words, knowing that Zhang Mu might not sell to him under the same circumstances. But today, his second-best healing potion was already used on Su Liang.

Through today’s events, he realized just how powerful this second-best healing potion is.

He needed to keep a dose on him at all times, just in case, for Su Liang’s sake.

So he had to raise the price, almost doubling it, not sure if it would make Zhang Mu interested.

Hachikuju and Qizilbash’s faces darkened completely, glaring at Su Rui, while the silver-haired old man was also displeased with Su Rui, finding him too reckless.

But Su Rui couldn’t care about too much, Su Liang’s life was the most important, anyways they would have to confront the Capital City Lord eventually, tearing their faces apart, he didn’t care anymore.

Unfortunately, he was destined to be disappointed.

The more he looked, the more he disliked it.

Zhang Mu turned to look at Su Rui, a smile playing on his lips, revealing eight teeth, and casually said a sentence.

“I don’t seem to have mentioned that you, as City Master Su Rui, are eligible to buy this second-rank healing elixir, right?”

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