"You're too kind, Lady Wild Hunt..."
The wandering merchant's face immediately broke into an exaggerated smile.
At first glance, it looked ingratiating, but there was obvious bitterness beneath it:
"It is my honor to guide you!"
With that, the wandering merchant wasted no more time. Bowing slightly at the waist, he took the lead ahead of the four and guided Sun Ying onward.
After weaving through the crowded market and passing through two short-range teleportation arrays, the wandering merchant finally stopped.
Carefully pointing ahead, he spoke to Sun Ying in a negotiating tone:
"Lady Wild Hunt, Ilya's shop is just ahead."
"Things haven't been too peaceful over there lately, so I won't be accompanying you any further..."
"Here, take this gold bean back. I really don't dare accept it. If you need anything else next time, just come find me. I'll give you a twenty percent discount!"
After saying that, the wandering merchant shoved the gold bean back into Sun Ying's hand as though he were tossing away a hot potato.
While continuously bowing to the four of them, he swiftly backed away.
It did not feel as though he merely feared Sun Ying's reputation as the Wild Hunt.
It felt more as though he feared a ruthless figure bearing the Wild Hunt's name who was about to get involved in an outrageously troublesome affair.
Whenever faced with such a situation, anyone with a clear head would choose to stay far away at the first opportunity, prioritizing self-preservation.
Otherwise, once a conflict erupted and spiraled out of control...
Forget standing nearby to watch the show.
Even a dog passing by would probably get slapped twice!
As for why he returned the "guide fee" already in hand?
The reason was simple.
It was because the person before him was the Spirit