In the end.
Hope changed his terms, asking only that each member of Zhou Qing's group offer up forty-five thousand jin of Red Iron Ore.
That amount was still rather outrageous to them, but Zhou Qing knew it was the lowest price Hope could offer, so he stopped bargaining.
As for Rabbit Girl—
For now, she could only remain in the cave.
At least she would not be in danger.
However, at Zhou Qing's suggestion, Romantina also stayed in the cave for the time being.
There was no trade involved. She was simply asked to stay and look after Rabbit Girl, lest Riko worry too much and sneak over to trade with Hope while they were not paying attention.
At the same time, they hoped Romantina could use her Nervous System Martial Soul to sense the situation inside the cave, thereby gaining greater control over her Martial Soul after its second evolution.
After all—
This cave had been formed from Namiki's brain. Perhaps Romantina could imitate and learn something from its mysteries.
Romantina also handed her Phoenix Wutong Staff and Jade Silkworm Silk to Mr. Watch, paying another Gold Soul Coin and asking him to refurbish them.
"Roots of a Phoenix Parasol Tree? You actually have something this good?" Mr. Watch carefully accepted the Phoenix Wutong Staff and Jade Silkworm Silk, then took the Gold Soul Coin. "Trade complete. I'll definitely forge you a brand-new mechanical staff!"
After that, Mr. Watch hurried out in a fluster.
With the rule of "Equivalent Exchange" in place, Romantina was not worried that he would go back on his word.
Miss Clock bid the two of them farewell, as they still had the duty of guarding the village gate.
Of the three who remained, Zhou Qing planned to first find somewhere to rest. Mining