Within the Shadow World, the Time Flow Rate was different from that of the Real World.
Although the presence of the World Tree had brought a distinction between day and night to the Shadow World, darkness still dominated most of the time. That was also where Night City got its name.
Like now—though it was afternoon in the Real World, the Shadow World remained a neon-lit sea of lights.
"So, finished with your private talk?"
Just as Bai Zhi and the jar returned to the bar counter, the blue-haired loli seated there looked up at them.
They were currently inside the Can Shop run by the Merchant, but its soundproofing was rather poor. The clamor from outside could be heard clearly.
After all, most of the time, the shop was managed by a self-regulating doll left behind by a certain jar. There was naturally no need to spend the money on soundproofing.
"Yes, we're done."
The jar merchant sat down at the bar counter and spoke calmly.
"My role as the middleman is complete. The two of you can discuss the rest yourselves."
"Mm... do you still have that kind of thing?"
After staring Bai Zhi up and down for a moment, Yu Fang suddenly asked.
"If you do, I'd personally be happy to buy it at a high price."
"Uh... no, I don't."
After studying her expression and confirming that she probably did not recognize him right now, Bai Zhi shook his head.
"I got those things by chance as well."
"Is that so? Then forget it. Looks like you were just lucky..."
After receiving a negative answer, the blue-haired loli immediately lost interest. She placed her empty glass back on the table and hopped down from her chair.
"Tell me, then. What's your request?"
"A request? What do