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Chapter 233 Pet Merchant
After receiving a message from the servant, Jiang Yu and the others went straight to the pet merchant's stall.
The two pet merchants' stalls were next to each other, yet they operated independently and without any connection. Their uniformly distributed tents were decorated with an air of mystery, with strange plants and pottery displayed outside, and a carpet adorned with magic circles at the entrance, without even a signboard.
To find out more, you have to go inside the tent.
They made quite a show of force, claiming they could discuss things with the lord, yet they just sat in their tent waiting for the lord to come to them without coming out to greet him. They really are powerful and incredibly wealthy pet merchants.
Unfortunately, Jiang Yu wasn't afraid. She looked at Moya beside her. All sorts of magical pets and divine companions were here. This kind of low-level arrogance was simply kicking the ancestor in the face.
Hopefully, the businessman's reaction will be too different in a moment.
Jiang Yu stood at the entrance of the tent, and immediately a servant stepped forward to lift the curtain. Jiang Yu then stepped inside.
The tent was dimly lit; it looked like nighttime even though it was broad daylight. Jiang Yu looked up and noticed that the inside of the off-white tent was covered with black gauze.
A few scattered candles provided a dim light source.
In the darkness, some points of light slowly lit up. These points of light appeared in pairs, and Jiang Yu stared intently, confirming that they were the eyes of the magical pets.
It's kind of creepy.
"Honorable Lord, it is an honor to have you grace my humble shop with your presence." A hoarse, unpleasant voice rang out in the darkness, and a short, fat figure emerged from the shadows, carrying an oil lamp with a purple flame. In the flickering light, Jiang Yu could not see clearly, but he could only confirm that it was an ugly old man.
She smiled slightly and waved her hand. Several servants immediately dispersed and lit dozens of candles, instantly illuminating the tent as if it were daytime.
On her turf, one must naturally follow her rules. Since these weren't pre-announced rules, there was no need for them to be noticed.
Before the pet merchant could react, he was blinded by the sudden light. He then heard the lord's gentle voice say, "I'm sorry, sir. I really can't stand being in such a dark environment. This way, we can see much better and get to know each other properly."
“I am Jiang Yu, the lord of Hollandpur and the eldest daughter of the Jiang family of the Ocean Empire. This is my husband, Fan Qingyin, the divine envoy of the Fan family of the Aurora Empire. This is Moya, the young master of the Divine Servant Tribe in the far north.”
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Jiang Yu said with a smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
The merchant noticed the lord's displeasure and immediately adopted a humble demeanor: "Honorable and beautiful Lord Jiangyu, as one of only two pet merchants invited to your trade fair, I am deeply honored."
If it weren't for the bat-like magical creature on his shoulder splitting open its four-petaled, tooth-filled mouth and letting out a malicious roar, his acting would have been even more convincing.
Jiang Yu didn't speak, but Moya, who was standing behind him, chuckled softly.
In an instant, the pet shop fell silent except for the crackling sound of the burning candle wicks.
Jiang Yu watched as the ugly magical pet's previously slit pupils suddenly dilated into round ones, giving it a clear, naive, and timid look. Her mood improved considerably.
All the magical pets quieted down. Those with wings buried their heads in their wings, and those without wings buried their tails. All those cold, sticky, and malicious gazes disappeared.
The pet merchant froze in the deathly silence, feeling a bead of cold sweat slide down the back of his head. He was doomed; he had messed with the wrong person. Nacho's words from earlier now seemed like a joke, jolting him to his core.
Who exactly is this young master of the Divine Servant Tribe in the far north? How could he single-handedly suppress these demonic pets to the point that they couldn't even stand up?
It's important to know that the relationship between him and his magical pets isn't that of master and pet; he only brought these magical pets together temporarily through a transaction.
Rather than saying that people come to buy magical pets, it's more accurate to say that magical pets choose humans. After mutual selection, and if the conditions for both the human and the magical pet are met, the magical pet will open a contract.
He was just taking advantage of the situation to add some clauses and profit from it. His relationship with the magical pet was purely cooperative.
"I never would have guessed that the legendary, enigmatic, and mysterious magical pets would be so obedient. You really have a knack for this," Jiang Yu said with a sly smile.
Unfortunately, he dared not say anything. "Your territory, Lord, is truly a blessed land!" It's practically a forbidden zone for magical pets. What did this lord mean before? What magical pet merchant would be so reckless as to dare to do business here? The magical pets are all terrified; how can they possibly make any money?
“I think so too.” Jiang Yu said shamelessly, his eyes fixed on the magical pet on the merchant’s shoulder, giving off a somewhat arrogant vibe.
“Magical pets are rare, and their value is questionable. However, I know that magical pet merchants are the most sought-after. After all, those who can trade with magical pets and coexist peacefully are no ordinary people.” Jiang Yu looked at the somewhat reserved merchant with a half-smile.
"I was in a rush to set up this market, so it was really unexpected that it attracted pet merchants. You have a great reputation among pet merchants, but you still came to support my market. I am genuinely happy for you," Jiang Yu said, offering a sweet treat.
"What is it about Hollandpur that attracts you?" If the investigation hadn't unexpectedly revealed that this businessman had a powerful background, she wouldn't have come to visit him so quickly.
The pet merchant of the Forest Empire is from a noble family and is also a royal merchant. Is it really just a coincidence?
A rare look of seriousness appeared on the merchant's obese face. He should have known that the renowned leader in front of him was thorough in her work, and that she had probably investigated every merchant and traveler from other places thoroughly.
Unfortunately, some things, once spoken, are capital offenses.
"Nothing can be hidden from the lord." He smiled, intending to put up a half-hearted resistance, hoping that he might get lucky and get away with it.
"I need the transparent coral from your territory, the bigger the better. I have an extremely rare magical pet that is waiting for it to save my life."
"Transparent coral? Isn't that just an ornament? Can it really save lives?" Jiang Yu looked at Fan Qingyin in confusion, hoping to get an answer from him.
“There is a hollow tube inside the transparent coral, which contains some special liquid, but its composition has not yet been analyzed, and it is uncertain whether it can be used as medicine,” Fan Qingyin replied.
He had been studying the composition of these liquids, but without much progress. Did this businessman know their purpose?
“Of course, saving my life is out of the question,” Moya suddenly said. “Where is your rare magical pet now?”
The pet merchant broke out in a cold sweat, but still tried to remain calm as he said, "It's on its last legs and can barely move. I didn't bring it with me on this trip."
"Oh, I see," Moya said regretfully. "It seems that the large cage hidden deep inside your tent held another magical pet. What a pity!"
He looked at the pet merchant, who was finally starting to show fear, with a mocking expression and said coolly, "Why don't you take us to see it, sir? What is it that you've gone to such lengths to hide? It must be just as precious as the pets you speak of."
"Mr. Moya, this..." The pet merchant's throat seemed to be choked. How could this be? He had hidden it so well that no one had ever noticed him. How could he have been pointed out so accurately?
He didn't know that Moa wasn't human at all. With his perception, he could see everything clearly inside the tent, and any attempt to create an air of mystery was completely useless.
As soon as he entered, he spotted that unique fellow among a bunch of low-level magical pets.
"Or are you lying?" Moya asked slowly, a mischievous smile on his face.