Cough, cough... I’ll worry about kidnapping Aris later. A big customer has already arrived; I need to settle the trade first.
“Ladies, how about we find a conference room to have a proper chat?” a polite-looking man in a suit suggested.
However, Mo Shao felt something was off the moment she looked at him—what kind of normal person still wears a suit in the apocalypse?!
“No need,” Mo Shao reflexively declined him. “We can do it right here. You guys bring out your items, and I’ll see whose is best.”
“That might not be feasible. After all, you don’t have enough items to trade with everyone. We also require some privacy, so please understand,” the man in the suit explained reasonably.
“Hmm...” Mo Shao paused. The man had a point. She pulled out some blocks. “Then wait a moment.”
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, she pulled out a storage bag on the spot and used Cobblestone to build a matchbox house. The interior space was exactly nine blocks.
“There.” Mo Shao clapped her hands, and she and Little Ka were the first to step into the room. “Come in one by one to negotiate.”
If they wanted to trade, they had to follow her rhythm. She wasn’t going to get entangled in whatever nonsense these people were plotting, lest she get caught in their traps.
It couldn’t be helped; she didn't have the brain for schemes and intrigue. Having survived alone in the wilderness for so long in her past life, that part of her mind had long since grown rusty.
Mo Shao even set up a table and chairs inside the room to avoid getting too close to anyone trying to get cozy; face-to-face was enough.
As for who would enter first—she let them decide that among themselves. Regardless, they shouldn't expect to drag her into their squabbles.
...
The first to enter... was the Chinese official government. It made sense, as they were the most powerful among all the factions.
A middle-aged man walked in. He looked quite down-to-earth and was followed by someone who looked like a security guard.
“I wonder how I should address you two?” The middle-aged man sat down naturally and spoke. “I am Guan Ruocheng, the Deputy Mayor of Caodong City.”
As for why there was no regular Mayor—he was probably dead.
“Hui,” Mo Shao replied, simply giving an alias. Beside her, Little Ka followed suit and gave the name “Ka.”
Seriously, Little Ka, was there any point in doing that? You're clearly Katicia; it’s not like you even gave a fake name.
But whatever. Since everyone was wearing helmets now, they could at least hide their identities to some extent.
“Very well, Ms. Hui and Ms. Ka.” Guan Ruocheng nodded and then continued his inquiry, “May I ask where you two came from? And how do you find Seven Hills City?”
“Let’s just talk about the trade.” Mo Shao pressed down on Little Ka, who had reflexively wanted to answer. They couldn't let him fish for information now.
With their brains, they definitely couldn't outplay these old foxes.
...
“Alright, it seems I was being too forward.” Guan Ruocheng didn’t dwell on the matter and naturally pivoted to the main topic.
“These are the items we can provide.” He signaled to the guard behind him, who took three items out of a backpack.
As expected of the government, they were indeed wealthy.
As for those three items...
The first was a collectible from Arknights, the [Old Guards' Blade]. Its effect increased the damage of melee units by 35%.
Furthermore, it was a team-wide buff. Based on the number of people in a game squad, it could affect up to thirteen people at most.
Unfortunately, it was of little use to Mo Shao. She primarily fought at range, and Little Ka’s abilities scaled with health.
Besides, they didn't have that many people, so it was ruled out.
...
The second item was a Magic Wand from Identity V.
Upon use, it leaves an illusion of oneself in place while granting invisibility for two seconds. If the illusion is attacked, it reveals the attacker’s position to all allies for fifteen seconds.
It was a fairly good life-saving tool that could be used multiple times.
But it wasn’t very useful for Mo Shao since she could already turn invisible. As for illusions, she felt she could figure out how to make those herself later on.
...
The final item was a Super Component from the GG Bond: Block World series, the “Sacred Sound Component.”
It was used to release sonic attacks and interference, and could also be used to enhance machinery. She happened to lack abilities in this area.
Taking the most basic operation as an example, using this thing would allow her to further lower the sound of her own voice, making her stealth even more perfect.
More importantly, Mo Shao knew exactly where the remaining Super Components were. She could collect all of them for herself when the time came.
It was a very good candidate for Dead-binding.
...
“I’ll take this one.” Mo Shao picked up the Sacred Sound Component.
“Then, it’s a pleasure doing business.” Guan Ruocheng smiled, then changed the subject. “I wonder if I might ask a few questions?”
“Go ahead.” Having obtained a good item, Mo Shao was in a pretty good mood and didn't refuse. After all, she could always choose not to answer.
“Xiao Sheng, you ask.” Guan Ruocheng gestured to the guard beside him, the one he called “Xiao Sheng.”
Xiao Sheng nodded and quickly spoke up. “I wonder... are these things... items from my world?”
He pointed at the Cobblestone beside him. Although he framed it as a question, there wasn’t a hint of doubt in his voice; he was clearly already certain of it.
“Hmm...” Mo Shao was stunned for a moment. His words served as a reminder—why not take this opportunity to distribute Crafting Tables and saplings?
All the major factions of Seven Hills City were gathered here. She could use this chance to hand those items out and boost the city’s combat power as quickly as possible!
While the boost compared to firearms was limited, the key lay in various defensive structures and tools like boats!
Although Bone Meal was currently in short supply and not many trees would grow in the short time before nightfall...
That wasn’t a problem. She had accumulated a lot of wood previously, and there was plenty in the Wilderness. It was enough to support tonight’s needs.
Furthermore, they could use pickaxes, shovels, axes, and such to remodel Seven Hills City.
Of course, these things couldn’t be given away for free.
Crafting Tables and saplings were the things she would use to earn Feedback in the future, so she didn't mind giving them away freely; it was a necessary step.
But Wood and Cobblestone were her personal stash of private property. Giving away a little was fine, but considering the volume needed for everyone in Seven Hills City...
She had to make a tidy profit off of this!
Rate on N.U.
