Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 540 A Shady Merchant?

“Mimi..…”

Floating in the air, Mimi stood with her hands on her hips and pouted.

What do you mean by "you can only squeeze in with me"?

Why can't I sleep with this pink mammal?

snort!

Wait, why am I calling myself a pink mammal?

Just as Mimi was feeling her mind go blank, Eve had already drawn the curtains, plunging the room into darkness.

Even under the eternal daylight, people still need to sleep.

Meanwhile, Xia Die was already lying obediently in bed, looking at Eve with expectant eyes.

"Okay, time for bed."

"We'll talk about the rest later."

Eve got into bed too, and just as she pulled the covers over herself, a restless little hand reached out.

It's as precise as if a radar had been activated.

"Ah~ wait, this, this isn't right~" Eve blushed slightly and immediately straightened Xia Die's little hand to where it should be.

Xia Die blushed when she realized she had touched something.

Her cheeks were burning, and she obediently leaned against Eve's back, not daring to make a move.

"Mimi!!" (I want to sleep together too!!)

At that moment, Mimi also rushed over.

With its limbs outstretched like a flying squirrel, it stuck to Eve's head with a "snap".

Eve was completely helpless.

One on top of the head, one on the back, two small heaters...

Fine, I'll just sleep like this.

Silent all night.

Because Xia Die clung tightly to Eve's slender waist all night.

This caused Eve to be unable to even turn over in bed at night.

Soon, it was morning.

The butterfly felt the blinding sunlight.

It was because Eve had already gotten up and opened the curtains.

"Time to get up."

Eve's voice was soft and gentle. Xia Die slowly opened her eyes, and Eve's face came into view.

"Mom~ Is it morning already?" Xia Die asked sleepily, reluctant to fully open her eyes.

Mimi, who was sleeping sprawled out to the side, was also like that.

"Mmm~" (I haven't had enough sleep yet~)

Eve let out a long sigh. "Didn't you say you were going to see Aglaia today?"

Hearing Eve say that, Xia Die reluctantly got up.

Eve's bed was so warm, and her unique scent surrounded her all the time.

If this is what a romantic haven is like, she's willing to succumb to it.

Just as Xia Die and Mi Mi were sitting on the bed taking a break, Eve had already begun her daily routine.

Styling hair, organizing clothes...

By the time Xia Die and the others were fully awake, Eve had already gotten ready.

Although Eve sometimes procrastinates, she is meticulous in matters like this.

"Let's go."

After quickly tidying up, Xia Die and Mi Mi followed Eve out of the private bathhouse.

"Where's Danheng?" Eve suddenly asked. "Should we go and call him?"

"His Excellency Danheng has already been informed by someone else."

“We just need to go,” said Xia Die.

"Mm." Eve nodded slightly.

The two people and their pet crossed the bath and headed towards the interior of the Marble Palace.

Upon arriving at the public bathhouse, this was the first time Xia Die had ever seen so many people.

She was somewhat surprised, yet it was also within her expectations.

"The bathhouse is packed with people. With Nicardoli defeated, the warriors in the city can finally relax for a while."

"Those are... Lady Tibo and Lady Tian?"

Soon, she spotted two red figures in the sea of ​​people at the bathhouse.

Tian and Tibao seem to have gotten into an argument with someone.

“Absolutely, you've forgotten! This is *our* hometown treasure, the one we've seen before!”

“Tian, ​​this isn’t the real thing. We all know that such fragile items couldn’t possibly have been preserved intact until now…”

"Anything is possible! We are fragile too, but we have survived that...sad history! Look at its color, in the light! Sparkling...exactly the same as in our memories!"

"Why don't you want to buy it? If someone else buys it tomorrow, *we*... *we* might never have another chance..."

"Tian... don't get agitated, you need to rest now..."

Seeing that Tian and Tibao were arguing, the man dressed as a merchant in the middle began to speak.

"Gentlemen, please calm down. If you would like to consider this further, I can save it for tomorrow... no, until you have made up your minds, how about that?"

Tibo shook her head. "No, no need. Tian just... she'll figure it out tomorrow. She won't bother you with your business for now."

"Tian just what? Tian is just very angry!" Tian pouted.

"Because you forgot, you forgot your mother! Your mother gave us the same things!"

After saying that, Tian ran away without looking back.

Tibo stared blankly at Tian's retreating figure, lost in thought. "Tian..."

The businessman standing nearby was also unsure what to do, and could only tentatively say, "Well...see you tomorrow? I hope you two can reconcile by tomorrow..."

Tibo nodded. "Okay, see you tomorrow. I wish you great success in your business as well."

After saying that, she left.

The merchant sighed in exasperation, "Alas, these two gentlemen... are truly baffling."

At this moment, Xia Die and Eve, who had been watching from the sidelines, came over.

Xia Die spoke first, "May I ask what Lord Tian and Lord Ti Bao were talking about just now?"

The merchant recognized Xia Die and immediately changed his attitude, saying warmly, "Miss Xia Die, it's been a long time. To be honest, I'm a little confused about the situation myself."

“I usually enjoy collecting handicrafts. A few days ago, I saw someone selling this little thing at the marble market, so I bought it and put it in my shop as a decoration.”

After saying that, the merchant took out a red gemstone.

The gemstone looks dazzling, but its authenticity is unknown.

The merchant continued, "Just now, the two lords passed by, and Lord Tian spotted it at a glance, exclaiming that it was a treasure from his hometown."

"But Lady Tibo thinks it's just a replica. She says that if it were truly Januspolis's work, how could such fragile glass have survived the turmoil of the Golden War?"

"For some reason, Lord Tian seems very angry." The merchant also said with some helplessness.

She definitely can't afford to offend these big shots in Ohm.

However, businessmen are all profit-driven, and so was she.

After listening, Xia Die nodded. "I see..."

"Sir, I am interested in buying this item... Could you please part with it?"

The businessman wasn't too surprised.

She knew the deal was in the bag when Xia Die came to ask her.

Miss Xia Die will definitely buy this gem, regardless of whether it's real or fake.

And he would make a fortune.

She concealed her true feelings and said sincerely, "That's alright."

“But if this is truly a relic of Janusapolis, it would be incredibly valuable. Miss Xia Die, I am, after all, a businesswoman, what do you think…”

Xia Die nodded. "I understand. Go ahead and make your offer."

Eve watched as Xia Die looked like a sucker and sighed repeatedly.

I really don't know where they learned these shopping and bargaining habits from? From their grandfather?

Just as the merchant was about to speak, Eve stopped her.

"and many more."

"My friend, what are your thoughts?"

The businessman sensed something was wrong.

Based on her years of experience traveling all over the country, she knew this person was not someone to be trifled with.

"Are you planning to pay an exorbitant price for a fake stone?"

"No... didn't Lord Tian just say that too...?"

"The Kotibo was identified as fake, and you still want to argue?" A cold glint flashed in Eve's eyes.

"Moreover, considering its color, cutting technique, transparency, light transmittance, cross-section, etc., the price of this stone is not even more than a loaf of bread."

"this...."

Upon hearing Eve's series of terms, the businessman became somewhat flustered.

"Alright, alright, then I'll just give it to Miss Xia Die at cost price... instead of giving it directly to her. Consider it a favor to Miss Xia Die. I hope you'll continue to support my little shop in the future."

The merchant broke out in a cold sweat and quickly handed the gemstone to Xia Die.

Xia Die looked at the gem in her hand with some surprise.

"Um, I'll be going now."

After saying that, the merchant immediately ran away.

"Hmph, what a shrewd businessman," Eve sneered.

She'd seen plenty of shady merchants in Teyvat; this was nothing compared to their cunning.

Even if it were an old man who was good at negotiating, he could still teach her a lesson.

"Um, Mom, thank you..." Xia Die said shyly, her head down.

"I usually stay at home and don't go out much. Although I have some savings, I'm really not good at dealing with people, let alone bargaining when shopping. If it weren't for my mother, I would probably have spent a lot of money."

"What are you saying?" Eve patted Xiaodie's head.

"You are my daughter."

Xia Die was taken aback at first, then immediately nodded.

Yes, I am my mother's daughter.

Xia Die became happy.

She carefully picked up the red gem and examined it closely.

"Actually, the authenticity of this artwork is not important."

"The important thing is that it has special meaning for Lady Tian, ​​as it can remind her of her hometown."

"I have received much kindness from Lord Tian, ​​and I have always wanted to find an opportunity to prepare a small gift for him to express my gratitude, but I didn't know what to give. Today I happened to come across this, which can be considered as fate helping me. I will choose this as the gift."

“I understand,” Eve nodded.

Eve knew what she was going to do just by seeing Xia Die's appearance.

"However, this little thing is indeed very fragile. I plan to do some minor work when I get back and sew it into wool felt, so that even if Lord Tian is very lively, he won't have to worry about breaking it."

"Okay, consider this a little incident on the road."

“Let’s continue on our way. Please keep up with me, Your Excellency—Ms. Aglaia has been waiting for some time.”

Xia Die carefully put away the gems and happily continued on her way.

In a private garden.

Danheng and Aglaia had been waiting here for a long time.

“It seems that Lord Danheng has already arrived,” Xia Die said.

Eve also saw Danheng next to Aglaia.

I didn't expect him to be so fast.

“Finally here, Eve.” Danheng also saw Eve at the same time.

“Welcome, Butterfly, and also the… ‘Pioneers’ from beyond the heavens.” Aglaia walked up to the group.

"The Trail Blazers?" Eve asked with a hint of doubt.

The previous Aglaia would never have called herself that.

“Just now, it was your composed companion who told me the meaning behind this name,” Aglaia explained.

"I have heard that you are traveling the paths of Cephale and Janus outside the heavens. I think the only way to show my respect is by addressing you directly."

“I see.” Eve nodded.

"Ohmama had no choice but to involve you both in the Battle of Nicardoli, placing you in such a perilous situation. We are deeply grateful for your pioneering act and wish to express our gratitude with the highest honors of Ohmama."

"This substance is called 'Divine Blood Honey Dew,' and it is said that only twelve bottles exist, brewed from crops watered with the blood of the individual Titans. The three remaining bottles are now stored in the Ohmmar Treasury."

“In times when life was still vibrant, every city-state that was fortunate enough to find it regarded it as a treasure, and opening it in diplomatic ceremonies symbolized the highest honor.”

"Now, Ohmma is willing to follow tradition and offer drinks to the visitors from outer space as a sign of sincerity."

"Divine Blood Honey Dew? Wine?" Eve's eyes lit up as she looked at the bottle in Aglaia's hand.

"Cough cough!" Dan Heng immediately stepped in front of Eve and took the Divine Blood Honey Dew first.

"No! Absolutely not!" Dan Heng's head was covered in cold sweat.

Eve must never be allowed to drink alcohol.

Otherwise, the entire Onphalus would have been blown up!

"Danheng!" Eve puffed out her cheeks, somewhat indignant.

Old Yang can manage her, but why is Dan Heng interfering too?

She promised to drink only a little bit.

"What's wrong?" A hint of doubt flashed through Aglaia's mind.

"Cough cough, it's nothing." Dan Heng felt a little guilty.

"However, our train has a rule that such valuable gifts must be brought back to the train for registration."

"I see." Aglaia nodded, no longer doubting it.

Dan Heng immediately changed the subject.

"Ms. Aglaia gave such a valuable gift, surely it wasn't just to express her gratitude?"

Aglaia smiled slightly. "You are very perceptive, Lord Danheng. Your previous actions have already demonstrated your goodwill—we are willing to use this cup of divine blood honey dew as proof to forge a preliminary alliance with the pioneers."

Dan Heng frowned slightly.

He sensed the danger in Aglaia's words.

"Excuse my bluntness... but does allying with the Golden Blood mean we'll be drawn into Ohmmar's internal strife?"

"You should be able to understand where our caution stems from, Ms. Aglaia."

“It certainly requires careful consideration.” Eve nodded in agreement.

For the Trail Blazers, joining another faction has become a very sensitive issue.

This is directly related to the outcome of the pioneering journey and its impact on the world.

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