The shopkeeper's expression shifted, and he finally began taking Yang Ling seriously:
"Do you mean what you say, sir? The Abyssal Beast Cavern has an unwritten rule.
Here, you must keep your word. If you keep going back on it, you won't get anywhere."
The Abyssal Beast Cavern has a rule like that? It seems the place is so dangerous that the martial artists down here have developed an unspoken code.
A thought stirred in Yang Ling's mind.
"You're new here, sir, so you may not know the Abyssal Beast Cavern's rules very well.
This place is unusual. People often have to team up against exotic beasts, and occasionally face beast tides as well.
That is why any transaction becomes a binding agreement as soon as you give your word.
You can break it if you like, but your reputation will be ruined, and you'll struggle to find reliable companions when you want to go out hunting exotic beasts."
The shopkeeper paused, then continued, "You're new here and don't quite understand these rules yet, so you may take back what you just said this once."
"That's fine. I, Luo Kai, always keep my word. If I say I'll buy it, I'll buy it."
Yang Ling spoke in a deep voice.
"Then please produce your Pass Permit, sir. All pills entering or leaving Jiajiu City must be registered."
But rest assured, we will keep everything strictly confidential.
As long as you don't violate the Great Dream Dynasty's laws and become a wanted criminal,
even Chen Zhangyin of the Cicada-Holding Directorate cannot make us hand over your purchase records."
The shopkeeper smiled.
I have to show my Pass Permit too?
After some thought, Yang Ling obediently took out his Pass Permit and handed it over.
The shopkeeper glanced at it and smiled.