I'll even show you crossdressing men.

Chapter 178: If you're stupid and rich, who else would I scam if not you?

"Nalanaer, this person looks like someone who's supposed to be the final boss in all sorts of legends. We should be careful." Ji Xiuyu didn't know much about general knowledge, but he was very knowledgeable about certain areas and people.

Aside from certain secrets that are rarely recorded even in books and by people, he was arguably the person under forty who knew the most about all sorts of secrets and celebrities.

The reason he hadn't been able to use it before was simply because the place he was in and the things he encountered didn't require it, but the information he already knew was buried deep in his heart, and it would naturally come to mind when he needed it.

"Hmm, pay attention to this person. The fact that someone in the world is still pursuing technology that has been lost for hundreds of years is something that deserves serious attention. What's more, she has actually achieved results, creating a true android by combining alchemy, magic, and technology."

"It hasn't caused much of a stir yet because all countries are keeping this news under tight control. Nalanar is keeping it quiet to protect herself and to have space for research."

"Even so, aside from these taboos, she is very powerful in other aspects. I hope she won't be a real enemy, otherwise there will be big problems later."

"At least, you'll never know how many secret weapons a scientist has hidden. Well, it's possible that some of these weapons could wipe out all life on the world in an instant."

"Take a look at the technological weapons you've seen in another world—hydrogen bombs, atomic bombs, and nuclear bombs. Which one of them doesn't possess destructive power comparable to a full-force attack from a legendary or higher-level expert?"

“I highly doubt that this was part of her research, after all, she is the most famous arms dealer in the world.”

Canghua seemed to care a lot about this Nalanaer, so he said a lot of things to remind Ji Xiuyu to pay attention to this person.

“I know, I will absolutely not let my guard down. In fact, my mother told me when she was alive that if possible, I should try to befriend this person and avoid making enemies with her. I didn’t quite understand before, but now I do…”

As for why he understood, it was probably because his mind changed after witnessing the power of the technological weapons of that world.

If someone were to invent a weapon that could explode in an instant and destroy everything, it would be an extremely terrifying deterrent to both humans and monsters.

He didn't want to tremble under such weapons, nor did he want to become a part of someone else's manipulation, unable to find peace.

A thought may be small in your mind, but it will eventually take root and sprout.

That was the belief of mastering everything; in order to avoid being humiliated again, he had to become that kind of person.

At that time... fulfilling my mother's last wish should be very simple, right?

"They're here." As he was thinking about something, a group of people walking in from outside immediately caught his attention.

"Ziqing, Xiaoyu, Tina... and? Ah, and Riko too, what's she doing here?" Of the ten people in the group, Ji Xiuyu recognized four of the five women.

He didn't recognize the remaining mature, older woman and the five male subordinates carrying various things.

It's quite surprising that they met again so soon after parting ways.

Fortunately, having experienced what happened in that world, and having multiple identities, his acting skills were impeccable; he acted as if he didn't know the girls he knew.

Bai Yu, who had been extremely clingy to him before, also became more reserved and came here almost as an ordinary guest.

Of course, anyone would notice a beautiful and refined young woman standing outside the door, treated with utmost respect by the guards.

Therefore, Bai Yu and the others showed just the right amount of interest, neither excessive nor dismissive.

Women are indeed born actresses, aren't they? The performances of these girls were so convincing that even Ji Xiuyu herself felt that "they were only interested in their own appearance and didn't know her at all."

After watching them go inside, Ji Xiuyu waited for a while before also going in.

This was to cooperate with the girls, and also to prevent the supreme ruler from calling his name again—that would disgust him.

"Welcome, welcome. I didn't expect Nalanar's daughter to be in the Royal City. Why didn't you say anything beforehand?" The Supreme King sat on his throne, looking down at the girls.

His attitude was good, and the doubt he expressed was just right.

Clearly, he harbored suspicions about Naragur's arrival at this time: What exactly is your purpose?

"Hehe, it's very simple. Where there's battle, there's business; where there's business, there's Naranael Magic Shop. We'll serve you sincerely. The main reason I came in person this time is because the war is quite large, and business will be even better..."

"Well, being such a big spender is one of the reasons, isn't it?"

Riko, using the alias Naragur and wearing a magic robe, led the way with a slight bow, neither formal nor contemptuous.

She readily stated her purpose for coming here, seemingly unconcerned about his thoughts.

"Haha, I enjoy talking to straightforward people like you. Yes, I do need weapons right now, lots and lots of weapons. I wonder how many you can provide?"

This world has always been in a state of war, and even the royal city, which had been peaceful for hundreds of years, has not stopped purchasing and stockpiling weapons.

However, preparations can never keep up with changes. This time, the number and quality of enemies were far too high, and ordinary weapons were struggling to cope with them.

There is a shortage of powerful magical equipment – ​​these things are expensive and will not be purchased in large quantities unless it is a real battle.

Their own country is one founded on military might, and their individual skills are among the best on the entire continent. However, their development in magic is much worse, and they basically rely on weapons from other factions to get by.

Naranar Magic Shop is one of the most suitable sellers. Now that the other party has taken the initiative to come to us, it must be because we have prepared sufficient supplies and prices that are acceptable to him.

"Once the magical equipment is purchased, Ji Xiuyu will know that I don't rely on her much. But before the monsters are defeated, she won't leave easily due to her status. In that case, I'll have a way to make you submit."

Who knows, this guy wasn't thinking about anything else at all...

Chapter 179: War is a great opportunity to make a fortune!

"Your Majesty should be well aware of the current situation. Although the Royal City has two epic-level powerhouses, the Queen Mother and Miss Ji Xiuyu, the enemy's strength is by no means weak. No, it should be stronger. To defend against them, a large-scale army is indispensable, and their strength also needs to be enhanced. Therefore, it would be impossible to do this without excellent equipment."

"Since its establishment, the Kingdom of Wangquan has always governed according to the traditions of the Han Dynasty, establishing itself through military might. As a result, its people are now known for their fierce and powerful nature, and their individual strength is second to none among the contemporary powers. However, it is precisely because of this that the neglect of magic has caused your magical technology to lag behind other regions. This may not be very noticeable in peacetime, but once a crisis like this occurs, you will find yourself powerless to help."

Riko, with a cryptic smile, pointed out the weakness of the Kingdom of Power, and the Supreme King of Power made no attempt to conceal it, nodding in acknowledgment: "Indeed, the Kingdom of Power has always faced such troubles. But a nation is established through military might, and it cannot be abandoned. Now that we've encountered this situation, we need you, don't we?"

He was a villain, but he was also very magnanimous in acknowledging the shortcomings of his country, which made him much better than many other leaders.

It must be said that he is a ruthless and powerful figure. Perhaps no matter how much others dislike him, they cannot influence him, or even change him in the slightest. He does what he wants to do, not what he needs to do.

“Alright, I have a list here… Sophia…” Riko didn’t stand on ceremony and turned to give the mature woman instructions.

"This is a list of goods from our Nalanar Magic Shop. The prices on it are 20% lower than usual. Once you reach a certain quantity, the price will be even lower. I think you'll need it." Sophia pulled out a stack of documents from the files she was holding and handed them to a guard who approached, instructing him to give them to the Supreme King.

"Alright, alright... Since your store is so generous, I won't stand on ceremony..." He took the list and looked at it; it basically contained everything he wanted, and the prices were indeed 20% cheaper than before. If he purchased items worth one million amethyst crystals, the discount would increase to 25%. If he purchased items worth three million amethyst crystals, the discount would increase to 30%.

Therefore, to buy these items at the lowest possible price, he would need to empty three-tenths of the national treasury. Considering wartime losses and other factors, even if the battle is won, the treasury will likely remain depleted for some time.

However, it was entirely worth it. He was confident that with the cooperation of Ji Xiuyu and the Queen Mother, they would achieve victory. Once they won, he could have everything.

"Hmph, Ji Xiuyu, just wait to become my woman." Having made up his mind, he remained outwardly calm, and had a guard bring him paper and pen, on which he wrote down the items he needed.

For the time being, it's better if only the two parties involved in the transaction know about these things, and don't let outsiders know.

The royal family's disciples could peacefully wait for the war to end. Those who deserved merit would receive it, and those who didn't were simply not meant to.

"This guy's gaze is disgusting." Luckily, Bai Yu and the others had pulled up their hoods to cover their faces before coming in, so they didn't reveal their appearance. Otherwise, Wang Quanzhi's gaze at Sophia would have made these girls go berserk.

If it's for your own young master to see, even if he sees everything naked, there's no problem. But if it's for others to see, even the slightest lewdness will be utterly repulsive.

Fortunately, their purpose in coming here was simply to explore the surrounding area, remember how many powerful individuals there were, and where Ji Xiuyu was. They didn't intend to stay long or have any interaction with him. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to predict what might have happened.

"Thank you for your generosity." Compared to Bai Yu and the other girls who seemed like followers and had a touch of mystery, Sophia was a pure businesswoman.

After receiving the list of goods from the Supreme King, she glanced at it and her smile blossomed like a flower, beautiful yet tinged with pride.

Her impeccable acting skills are perhaps why Sofia was able to become the owner of such an important branch. She is also very tactful and knows how to strike a perfect balance in her interactions with others.

"I wonder if we'll be lucky enough to have a few ladies stay for dinner?" He said, his gaze sweeping over Riko and Sophia before settling on Bai Yu and the other two.

He didn't ask who these girls with hidden identities were, but judging from their attitude and demeanor towards Naragur, they should be shadow warriors or something similar who were protecting her.

These bodyguards who protect important figures are sometimes also the closest people to them, and sometimes—assassins who try to kill them.

He wasn't worried about being assassinated. In this place, only he could decide life and death with a single word. These girls couldn't possibly kill him.

Not to mention that his strength far surpasses that of these girls who are only at the seventh level, the warriors around him alone could stop them.

Therefore, for the few girls who couldn't attract his attention at all, it didn't matter whether he looked at them or not.

Anyway, could anyone be prettier than Ji Xiuyu? Even if there were to be any action, this mature and sophisticated shop owner would be much more suitable.

His suggestion seemed to put Riko and Sophia in a difficult position. After discussing it for a while, they shook their heads and rejected his request.

"No need. We have other things to do and can't stay too long. Once we've finished, we'll go back and prepare the goods you need."

Their refusal was expected, after all, the fighting outside had only paused for a short time, but it hadn't really stopped, and who knew what would happen next? To avoid the aftermath of the war affecting them, it was only natural for them to return to their own territory to prepare.

The king, who never expected them to agree, was just showing his manners; at least he had to make a good impression, right?

The conversation then began, and the members of the royal family had no choice but to stay there until they received orders to leave.

"May I ask Your Majesty for an introduction to Miss Ji Xiuyu? We've heard her legendary story and are deeply moved by it. If possible, we'd like to invite her to be the newest spokesperson for our Naranar Magic Shop. However, we don't know her yet. I think you could do that, wouldn't you?"

"

Just as they were about to finalize their agreement and the event was about to end, Riko suddenly made a request...

Chapter 180: I don't know why myself...

"Oh, isn't she right there?" Wang Quanzhishang said with a strange smile, pointing to Ji Xiuyu, who was standing in the corner, leaning against a pillar and dozing off.

"Thank you." To go all the way, since they had said they wanted to talk to Ji Xiuyu, they no longer tried to avoid suspicion and walked over to her, standing beside her and looking at her.

Riko coughed and bowed, "Miss Himeshige, do you have time to talk to us?"

"Hmm?" Turning to look at her, Ji Xiuyu was somewhat confused. Why was she calling him?

This clearly shows that he was dozing off and didn't notice the conversation. Of course, it's also possible that he hasn't reached the state of bloodline awakening, so the limitation of his strength prevents him from hearing it.

"Well, your image is outstanding. Would you be interested in becoming the brand ambassador for our Nalanar Magic Shop? I think with someone like you, our magic shop would definitely become more well-known. And since Nalanar Magic Shop has branches all over the world, Miss Hime Shuyu could also take this opportunity to promote her own name. It's a win-win situation. I wonder if that's possible?"

Riko spoke very seriously, and it didn't seem like she was acting at all.

Meanwhile, Zi Qing gave him a look, signaling him to agree.

He himself meant it didn't matter; whether he did it or not wouldn't affect him much. However, if Ziqing asked him to do it, he would agree.

Regardless of what happens later, at least for now, agreeing will benefit him more, and that's enough.

So after pretending to hesitate for a moment, Ji Xiuyu spoke up and asked, "Um, why choose me?"

"Is there anyone whose appearance is more outstanding than yours? Is there anyone whose strength can reach the epic level at your age..." Even though Ji Xiuyu wasn't narcissistic, she couldn't think of anyone to answer the first question—if her mother were still alive, it would definitely be her.

As for the next question, he glanced discreetly at the three girls. He knew their true strength; his half-baked epic skills were no match for them.

“What you’re saying won’t convince me.” Riko winked at him subtly, the meaning of which Hime Hideyu understood after a moment’s thought.

Fortunately, during his silence, others saw him struggling and contemplating whether or not to agree, and no one would suspect that he was trying to understand the girl's expression.

After a while, he sorted out his thoughts and gave this answer.

Seemingly to her liking, Riko relaxed and continued, "I know that with your strength, talent, and appearance, getting better opportunities wouldn't be a problem for you. However, we can make you the most suitable..."