What this "beast merchant" said actually answered Song Xiaozhu's questions.
It was rented.
Polluted Beast can still be rented.
Song Xiaozhu recalled the three Gorilla Beast, each one resembling a miniature King Kong, exuding a powerful aura. She had initially thought Lu Xiaofang possessed a skill akin to that of a "beast tamer," but it turned out to be the power of money.
And then, considering that Lu Xiaofang said he lost 300 silver coins...
That rent is really expensive.
The "beast merchant" was still saying, "Look at you, you've been busy all day and only earned 10 silver coins... Of course, you're pretty good, Old Wang next door only got 5 silver coins. I think you've been smart and capable since you were little, and you're quick-witted, why confine yourself to this Xiaoxiao lower city? Go out and explore, make your first pot of gold, and then it'll be money making money and interest making interest."
"By the way, has your sister recovered? Being a low-level 'gatherer' is tough; a slight mistake can leave you covered in poison. You don't want her to suffer every day, do you?"
"Hurry up and help her break through to level four. Not only will it greatly improve her resistance to pollution and toxicity, but it will also increase her collection efficiency. With your sister's excellence, she will definitely be able to settle down in the Gatherer Association. Then she can find a boyfriend, start a family, and even if she doesn't want to suffer the pain of childbirth, she can afford to entrust the child to a 'breeding specialist'."
"Having a child is great! With a child, you have a home, and you two won't be so lonely anymore!"
This "beast merchant" sketched out a blueprint for Lu Xiaofang's life in just a few words, his eloquence rivaling that of the real estate salesmen Song Xiaozhu knew.
Faced with this "gentle persuasion," Lu Xiaofang was clearly tempted. She looked at the "beast merchant" and asked, "Uncle Guang, could you give me a discount this time?"
As soon as she spoke, "Beast Merchant" Guang Qin perked up immediately. "Sure, it's 90 silver coins an hour this time. If you rent three, I'll give you an extra 20% off!"
Lu Xiaofang hesitated, "I see..."
"Beast Merchant" Guang Qin saw right through you and said, "I watched you and Xiaochu grow up. You're both lovable kids, and I want to help you out. Tell me how much money you have, and I'll give you a fair price. I'm not doing this for anything else, just hoping that you'll make money and become rich, and then don't forget your uncle!"
Song Xiaozhu frowned upon hearing this; this was too much of a bluff.
If Lu Xiaofang believes it, she might have to find a way to add another friend.
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Song Xiaozhu's heart clenched.
Lu Xiaofang's eyes lit up:
"Really!"
"Beast Merchant" Guang Qin: "When have I ever lied to you?"
Lu Xiaofang smiled sweetly, "That's great! I'll rent three Gorilla Beast. Uncle Guang, please make the arrangements."
"Beast Merchant" Guang Qin: "Alright!"
Xiao He whispered, "Should we disconnect?"
Song Xiaozhu laughed instead, "No need."
Xiao He: "... Oh."
I don't understand why, but I obey.
"Beast Merchant" Guang Qin belatedly realized what was happening. " Xiaochu, you go back and get the money first. I'll be done here soon, so you don't need to waste any time. We can set off immediately."
Lu Xiaofang: "No need to go home, the money's all here."
As she spoke, she pushed over the 10 silver coins she had just received after the settlement.
"Beast Merchant" Guang Qin: "?"
Lu Xiaofang smiled sweetly and said, "Uncle Guang, didn't you say that you would set a price based on how much money I had? Well, that's all the money I have. You won't go back on your word, will you?"
Guang Qin, the "beast merchant," was perfectly aware of the situation. He was so angry that he glared and puffed out his beard. "... You little brat, you've tried to fool me! Get out!"
Lu Xiaofang grabbed 10 silver coins and slipped away quickly.
Her eyes crinkled into a smile, and all traces of her earlier hesitation, infatuation, and impending being deceived were gone.
Song Xiaozhu smiled too, "Not bad acting."
Xiao He: "..."
Song Xiaozhu: "Let's take another look."
Xiao He said softly, "The time's up, do you need to renew?"
Song Xiaozhu: "... How many Quantum Coin?"
"10 pieces."
Continued.
Lu Xiaofang walked home, where Lu Xiaochu was cooking. "Are you hungry? Wait a moment, dinner will be ready soon."
Lu Xiaofang didn't go up to help either. It was all the same nutritious meals, something that could be done by simply cooking. It wasn't worth asking for an extra person to help.
Lu Xiaofang leaned against the door, beaming, and said, "Old Guang tried to fool me today. Does he really think I'm stupid? He's still eyeing your savings."
"Don't you dare rent any more Polluted Beast!" Lu Xiaochu glared at her.
"Oh, don't worry, why would I make a move if I wasn't sure? The reason I rented it last time was because the information was too reliable. Rather than letting those robbers get it for free, I figured I'd rather take it back in advance..."
As Lu Xiaofang spoke, his voice lowered. "Forget it, forget it. There are always people more capable than you, and the sky is always higher than the heavens. Who would have thought that such an extraordinary figure would appear in a newly established Testing Ground? If the Three Kills Gang really went..."
That Liu Family Village is a place of no return.
Lu Xiaochu slammed his spatula down.
Lu Xiaofang quickly said, "Alright, alright, I won't talk about this anymore, lest you lose sleep again."
" Xiaofang, the Three Kills Gang..."
"Don't worry about it. That Liu Family Village is very dangerous. Even without that 'expert,' they'd be able to defend themselves, let alone with another 'expert.' The Three Kills Gang would be easy prey!"
"... Um."
"Eat, eat! I'm starving!"
" Xiaofang, don't do this kind of thing again."
"Yeah, yeah, I'm not doing it anymore. Look, I learned my lesson this time. I lost 300 silver coins for nothing. I saved them up for more than half a year. It hurts so much."
Ten Quantum Coin obviously won't last long.
When Xiao He asked again whether to renew the subscription, Song Xiaozhu replied, "Cut it off."
She had seen everything she needed to see and had a good grasp of the situation.
These 110 Quantum Coin are quite worthwhile.
Not only did it lead Song Xiaozhu to choose a middleman, but it also gave her inside information.
Three Kills Gang?