After three thousand years, no matter how many rules the Apocalypse Store had, a few hundred years should have been enough to figure them out more or less. What had she been doing with the rest of that time?
Xiao Lai said she had only just been trapped here. Once people had too much idle time, they started overthinking things. This Xiao Lai was no simple person either; who knew how many twists and turns were hidden in her mind.
Jiang Yang still needed to be cautious.
"You still don't trust me?"
"You have something that can evade the Apocalypse Store's detection. Even if I sold you out, you'd still have the means to protect yourself, wouldn't you?"
"If I sold you out, wouldn't I just be making an enemy for myself?"
"There's risk in hiding this from the Shop as well. Otherwise, I could have the Shop put out a warrant for you right now. Getting the Past Stone Slab afterward would be no different."
Xiao Lai sat atop the counter, looking relaxed and at ease, as though they were merely discussing everyday matters. She clearly did not take this matter to heart at all, while Jiang Yang was far more guarded.
Xiao Lai knew far too much. In this conversation, Jiang Yang was at a complete disadvantage. He knew too little, and he did not even know whether Xiao Lai's goal was truly to escape the Apocalypse Store.
"System, what do you think?"
"Agree to it. This system guarantees your safety!"
With the system's affirmative answer, Jiang Yang nodded. Then Xiao Lai suddenly leaned close, her fiery red lips lightly pressing against his forehead.
A faint fragrance curled around his nose, leaving Jiang Yang slightly intoxicated.
"Hurry up and get it done. I can't hide it from the