Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

The scene of a human merchant wearing a cloak entering a general store with tall beastmen was secretly photographed by many humans.

The Dongqi chat area was filled with boos:

[These are all candid shots and side views; can't you at least show a front view?]

The last picture is a frontal shot, but you can't even see the face of the three-star five-cost unit.

Am I the only one who noticed how handsome that werewolf was? Her silver hair was so beautiful! Dangerously beautiful.

[I think the tigers are cooler. Every step they take is a light sweep to the left and right—truly worthy of being called the king of beasts! They exude an air of dominance!]

[I'm offering a 1 gold reward for anyone who can take a clear, frontal photo of the Samsung Galaxy S5.]

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The bounty offered in the Dongqi chat area energized the streamers, who then began searching for Li Zhi in the crowd once more.

Unbeknownst to them, Li Zhi was wearing a cheat cloak at the moment. Although she did not adjust her level and maintained her identity as a level 3 merchant, her face was blurred by the cloak. Anyone who did not know her could not remember or photograph her face.

But soon, they lost interest in what Li Zhi looked like.

When the first airship hovered above the treacherous grounds, some people were still taking photos with great interest. But as one after another, high-end airships they had never seen before were parked on the lawn, their attention shifted to the people disembarking from the airships.

Li Zhi also didn't expect that Ling would be the first to arrive.

Moreover, she arrived precisely on time, exactly as indicated on the invitation, without a single second's error.

"Welcome."

She smiled and stretched out her arms.

Ling hesitated for a moment, then spread her wings and arms to embrace Li Zhi.

Thank you for inviting me.

Li Zhi was taken aback, and immediately took the opportunity to touch Ling's feathers.

Smooth, sharp, and cool.

She withdrew her hand and very naturally granted her a "friendly mode" authorization, leading her to the other end of the Unforgettable General Store.

This small 100-square-meter space is not much different from the lawn outside, except that each chair here has a name written in the language of the person who sat on it on the table.

"I've prepared some food for us humans. I don't know if you'll like it. Also, you and your friends are sitting by the stream. I heard from Celia that you like water."

Ling glanced restrainedly at the surrounding furnishings and food, then nodded slightly: "I really like water."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "That's great! By the way, do you also have...?"

Before she could finish speaking, another airship landed, and Celia stepped out.

Riley was following behind her.

Li Zhi was surprised for a moment, then said to Ling, "Please sit down first, I'll go pick up Celia."

Ling: "Go ahead."

Li Zhi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the guard's wings, and quickly walked towards Celia.

"Teacher," she flashed Riley a wide grin, "I thought you weren't coming. What a pleasant surprise!"

Riley: "Of course I'll come. We're friends, and this is your first store."

Celia: "Is the exterior arrangement for lower races, and the interior arrangement for higher races?"

Li Zhiwen shook his head gently and said, "No, teacher. The outside is for guests, and the inside is for friends. In Blue Star, my country rarely divides people into different social classes, but there are still differences in kinship. Everyone can understand this arrangement."

Celia's gaze swept over the humans taking pictures of them using their player panels, her nasolabial folds deepening, and she followed Li Zhi to the other side of Bu Wang Wei.

She paused slightly upon entering, then exclaimed, "Permanent license?"

Li Zhi: "Of course! You're my teacher, who else would I give permanent authorization to if not you?"

Riley: "I also have a perpetual license! Wow! This is the first time I've received a perpetual license for another territory!"

Li Zhi: "Of course, that's because we're good friends."

Celia's gaze had already shifted to the rules at the entrance of the grocery store.

Using talents, items, weapons, and skills in the shop will consume 100 times more mental energy.

Her deep nasolabial folds instantly relaxed, and she even revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

"Chen will definitely attend your banquet today. She must have made quite a few preparations. When she comes in and sees this..."

Before Celia could finish speaking, the glittering golden spaceship had already landed.

Chen stood on the deck, staring intently at Li Zhi, who was chatting and laughing inside the safety barrier below.

Li Zhi sensed her gaze and casually raised his eyes.

Eyes facing each other.

Li Zhi instantly broke into a smile: "Chen! Long time no see! I've missed you so much!"

Before the spaceship could land, Chen jumped off.

She wore a merchant's cloak with gold patterns, which billowed in waves with every movement she made.

"If you dare to invite me, of course I dare to come."

She walked to the entrance of the barrier with a cold smile, her laser blade already appearing in her hand: "Let's see if you dare to let me in."

Li Zhi granted her a one-time authorization: "Look at what you're saying. We've known each other for so long, we're practically old friends. How could I not let you in? Come on in, come on in."

Shen also sensed Li Zhi's authorization.

She gave a light snort, slung the laser sword behind her back, and strode in.

After taking only a couple of steps, his gaze was drawn to the shop's rules, and he subconsciously read them aloud: "Use talents, items, weapons..."

Her eyes widened, her casual tone instantly turning into a furious rage, and she pointed her laser blade at Li Zhi: "100 times mental power! You only invited me to show me this, didn't you?!"

Li Zhi clicked his tongue and shook his head, then used a finger to move the knife away: "Look at you, so anxious again. How could I be so petty? How could I be targeting you? I was actually targeting..."

She looked over the heavy shoulder at the demon emerging from the spatial fluctuations, a bright smile spreading across her face: "Senior Luo Hong!"

"Long time no see! Thank you so much for driving Nightwing away for me last time, please come in!"

Luo Hong's gaze did not linger on Li Zhi.

Her eyes swept over the people walking in and out of the grocery store and on the lawn, a slow smile spreading across her lips as she looked at Li Zhi: "Is your way of thanking me by sending me a feast made by your compatriots?"

The humans who were secretly watching this area were startled.

The relaxed atmosphere was instantly filled with tension and fear.

The people on the lawn all wanted to retreat into the shops.

Bai Ge, Ou Huang, and others comforted the guests.

Li Zhi stepped out of the barrier, walked up to Luo Hong, and smiled, "No, I have another way to thank you. Please come this way, you'll see it soon."