Chapter 359: Are You Trying to Trick Me?

Zhang Mu and his friends were completely unaware of what was happening outside, but he guessed that the guards would definitely report those people. However, as for how the Era Sub-merchant of that alliance would deal with it, they didn’t know, but they didn’t dare to cause trouble in Era City.

Since someone has granted Junior Era Sub-merchant permission, naturally more people would know about it.

At the moment in the Era Sub-merchant store, Yuan Rui was forced to separate from Zhang Mu because of the hierarchy issue. She could only be temporarily kept in a separate waiting space. This was actually noticed by the Era Merchant of Hohhot City who recognized Zhang Mu’s special status and allowed Yuan Rui to enter the Era Store as well.

Normally, only one Era Sub-merchant can enter the Era Store at the same time. The others in line will receive a notification from the system and have to wait outside quietly.

The Era Store here appeared very simple, without any traces of enchantment. It was just a slightly larger empty house, which made it somewhat uncomfortable in comparison.

However, since Zhang Mu had been here before, he didn’t react so strongly and silently waited for the Era Merchant to appear.

“I smell the scent of that guy from No. 37 on you.”

A messy-looking man with a distant look in his eyes pushed open a door and walked out, as if he were expecting a guest at home. Zhang Mu didn’t notice until the man spoke. Startled, Zhang Mu turned around to see a man standing behind him. Feeling a sudden chill, Zhang Mu calmly said, “I’ve met the Era Merchant from Hohhot City.”

How can we describe the dressing style of this Era Merchant? It’s… unique.

Wearing pajamas, looking unkempt, and seemingly still half-asleep, he resembled a strange uncle who had been staying at home for a long time, gazing at Zhang Mu as if drunk.

It was only then that Zhang Mu noticed the strong smell of alcohol coming from him. When he didn’t notice it before, it seemed like even the man’s breath had been held back.

“Your appearance reminds me more of that pretty boy, No. 37. Are you the Era Sub-merchant, No. 001, here for the Era Region trade? If so, hurry up. I’ll have to deal with that person for a few more days, so I need to get some sleep soon.”

Seeing the impatient look on the Era Merchant’s face urging him to leave, Zhang Mu felt like he had encountered a fake Era Merchant. How could he not even introduce himself? At that moment, due to his low ranking, the Era Merchant did not even acknowledge him, let alone know his name.

Now, he was No. 001, and this man didn’t seem to care much. But Zhang Mu had no choice but to go along with him, saying, “Alright, let’s proceed with the Era Region trade.”

“Hurry up and show me what you’ve got. I’m in a hurry to sleep.”

Upon hearing this urging tone, Zhang Mu’s expression stiffened. Did a person of this level, an Era Merchant, really need to rely on sleep to maintain energy? Who was he trying to fool?

Zhang Mu immediately felt like No. 37 had offended this person, and he wasn’t being treated well here despite his identity.

But then he remembered the strong smell of alcohol on the Era Merchant from earlier, and he became suspicious.

“Hold on, let’s wait a moment.”

Zhang Mu smiled at the impatient Era Merchant in front of him, indicating that he wasn’t in a hurry to make a deal.

“You better give me a satisfactory answer, or even if your ranking is high, I have the right to refuse your era trade.”

He seemed really eager to go to sleep; this Era Merchant was the weirdest Zhang Mu had encountered, and he thought he should have just traded with the mechanical system.

Zhang Mu guessed that most of the Era Sub-merchants outside were trading with the system’s list, and this Era Merchant didn’t care at all. The person he mentioned should be the one who had specially granted him access to the Junior Era Sub-merchant permissions.

If Zhang Mu hadn’t been a Junior Era Sub-merchant with the first priority in the test field, this Era Merchant probably wouldn’t have seen him. His indifferent attitude towards Zhang Mu was clear.

To promote to a Junior Era Sub-merchant at No. 001 during this time period, every condition had to be top-notch, but this Era Merchant didn’t show any interest at all.

But now, Zhang Mu was a bit confused and wanted to ask the Era Merchant something. Seeing his expression, it was clear that he wouldn’t tell Zhang Mu for free.

If he likes alcohol, then it would be easier.

Zhang Mu smiled and asked, “Have you ever heard of a name, Lycorisradiata?”

At first, the Era Merchant looked bored, but when he heard the words Lycorisradiata, his demeanor suddenly changed. He went from a tired old man to a majestic king-like figure, with a powerful aura that overwhelmed Zhang Mu.

Inside the Era Store, Zhang Mu couldn’t use his awakening ability of energy type, his mental shield couldn’t activate. He was caught off guard and felt suffocated by the overwhelming aura. Even if he had managed to activate his mental shield in time, it would have shattered instantly.

The true strength of someone with rules became evident, something that a second-rank evolver like him couldn’t match.

It seemed that the Era Merchant only withdrew his aura after seeing Zhang Mu’s fierce expression. Between the display and retraction of the aura, other than the bulging veins on Zhang Mu’s neck not fully subsiding, it seemed like nothing had happened.

“It seems like No. 37 really values you, to give you even Lycorisradiata. Only he can acquire it within the entire Era Caravan. However, this time’s performance assessment doesn’t matter to me, but it’s crucial to him. You must be the winning card in his hand.

But that’s not my concern. Kid, by bringing out Lycorisradiata, you’ll receive benefits. Among my collections for second-rank evolvers like you, feel free to choose, take them all if you want.”

The Era Merchant had a clever plan. He knew that the Lycoris radiata at No. 37 was very precious, so exchanging it for second-rank items would be unfair. No. 37 had told Zhang Mu about the magical properties of the wine, which could also benefit Era Merchants.

Zhang Mu didn’t plan to expose him. He smiled and said, “I have tasted Lycoris radiata before, but since No. 37 treasures it, just a sip made me feel guilty. How could they let me take it away?”

“You haven’t? Are you trying to deceive me?”

As soon as Zhang Mu said this, he felt the air in the Era Store suddenly drop to zero.

If Era Merchants could harm Era Sub-merchants, Zhang Mu would have been frozen into a beautiful ice sculpture by now.

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