Chapter 31: Sangema Habai, Sir

There are the pass documents from A Ru Cun.

No one had searched Luo De and Dixiya's backpacks.

Otherwise.

Just the grass slimes inside, the poisonous flora and fauna, plus the books sent by Tighnari and so on—a large amount of contraband—meant they could not smoothly enter Kawanyi.

Using A Ru Cun's privilege at the Academy to carry contraband.

Luo De and Dixiya felt no psychological burden doing that.

As long as they don't get exposed, it's fine.

With such a convenient thing, not doing it would be a waste.

It's still early.

There is plenty of time to return to A Ru Cun.

Luo De pondered a bit, then went to the business street to look for A Shi'er.

Since they decided to try taking the Academy's exam, buying a few more books to study is never wrong.

However, when Luo De and Dixiya found A Shi'er's stall, they discovered that today A Shi'er wasn't there, replaced by a petite girl dressed all in purple.

Unlike A Shi'er, who usually lies lazily on a recliner waiting for customers, this little girl, upon seeing someone approach, would greet them with a full smile and go forward to promote her goods.

From small items like antidotes usable when crossing the rainforest, to large gift packs needed for desert expeditions.

Even if the person stopped is full of impatience, she can still enthusiastically promote her goods, showing no other emotion.

Some people, annoyed by the noise, would deliberately propose things meant to make things difficult for people.

Then the little girl would readily agree, directly name a price, leaving people unsure whether to buy or not; after a bit of verbal provocation, they'd end up pinching their noses and spending a large sum of Mora to buy these things they originally didn't want.

Such an enthusiastic, hard-selling approach.

Naturally, it snatched away much business from smugglers and legitimate merchants on the business street.

But nobody showed an angry expression; everyone seemed accustomed to it.

Luo De watched for a little while.

Although it was the first time he saw this little girl, he had already confirmed her identity.

Duo Li·Sangema Habai.

A super big merchant in Sumeru who controls both the white and black markets.

In terms of financial resources.

The wealth in her hands has reached a level that even the Academy would envy.

In terms of influence.

On the surface she cooperates with many schools of the Academy, even opening many new trade routes by herself, and taking this opportunity she established a chamber of commerce covering all of Sumeru, integrating Sumeru's commercial resources into a solid block, thereby becoming the merchant with the greatest commercial influence in Sumeru in one fell swoop.

Behind the scenes, she engages in smuggling and marketing; she sells what other merchants sell, and dares to sell what they dare not; it can be said that over half of Sumeru's smugglers are fattened by her.

Moreover, what is most impressive?

The most impressive thing is that she clearly violates so many Academy bans, yet the Academy can't catch any evidence against her, only able to watch helplessly as her wealth grows like a snowball.

"Huh? A Shi'er isn't here today? Who is she?"

Dixiya doesn't know Duo Li.

For this famous big merchant, she has only heard of them, never met.

In the mercenary circle, Duo Li·Sangema Habai is likewise well-known.

Famous for having a complete inventory, but the prices are relatively high.

However, some things mercenaries need cannot be bought even with money, so mercenaries still like dealing with her.

Dixiya not knowing her is simply because the Flaming Light Hunters have not yet had a need to purchase things from Duo Li.

Luo De did not directly tell her Duo Li's identity.

No matter what.

He has already explained to Dixiya that he is not a person of this world.

If with such an identity he could just blurt out Duo Li's name, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

He simply stepped forward and asked Duo Li: "Little lady, where is A Shi'er?"

"Oh dear, hello customer."

"A Shi'er has gone home these days to visit relatives, so I'm looking after the stall in her place."

"Customer, just tell me what you need; I have everything A Shi'er sells, and also what she doesn't; whether you're going to the rainforest area for travel or the desert area for expedition, I have everything you need, guaranteed to satisfy you."

Duo Li didn't care at all about Luo De's way of addressing her, and replied with a grin, rubbing her hands.

"Oh?"

"You mean you have more goods than A Shi'er sells?"

Luo De deliberately put on an expression of disbelief, and carefully sized up Duo Li.

This Sumeru's wealthiest merchant wears a purple round hat inlaid with a large gem, her pink hair adorned with a sparkling gem hairpin, the purple Vision on the brim especially eye-catching; her clothing needs no mention—even Luo De, not well versed in Sumeru, can see the exquisite, luxurious material, especially the three precious-metal rings on each hand, which are extremely luxurious.

This outfit, seemingly eager to be studded with gems and precious metals, constantly proclaims the owner's endless desire for wealth.

"That's natural."

"You can go ask around; in this Sumeru, who could have a more complete inventory than me, Duo Li·Sangema Habai, sir?"

"Are you Duo Li·Sangema Habai, sir?"

Dixiya, hearing that name beside him, immediately froze for a moment.

Besides the surprise.

She also didn't forget to give Luo De, who doesn't understand Sumeru, a quick brief introduction to Duo Li·Sangema Habai's deeds.

"Huh?"

After listening, Luo De did not immediately confirm Duoli's identity before him; instead, he continued to question: "How can you prove you are Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master? Just by talking? And how would Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master come to such a tiny stall, hawking like a nobody vendor on the street?"

Immediately after, he narrowed his eyes, lowered his voice slightly and said: "Besides, if Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master is someone who does that kind of business, how could he casually reveal his identity in front of us two strangers? Humph, I've been watching here for a while; you haven't given that name to anyone else, only to me. What? Do you think I'm a fresh face easy to trick? Dixiya, let's go, we won't deal with this swindler."

Having said that, Luo De turned and left without looking back, while Dixiya remained standing on the spot, looking left and right, not knowing what to say for a moment.

However, such questioning did not change Duoli's expression much.

She still kept a smiling, squinting expression, blocking Luo De who was about to leave, and with a sly glint in her eyes she said: "Customer, don't rush, seeing that you are old customers of A Shi Er, I'm willing to reveal my name. Besides, you carry all sorts of contraband in big and small packages, your vigilance is quite high; even if you're not outlaws, you must have done plenty of petty theft. People like you are the best customers for Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master here."

Big and small packages of contraband.

These words struck Dixiya's sensitive nerve.

The place where she and Luo De are staying is the Academy's turf; if this were heard by the patrolling thirty-person squad, trouble would be big.

"Don't worry, customer, I don't have the habit of reporting my own customers."

Seeing Dixiya's expression change, Duoli waved her hand: "Customer, haven't you said yet? What goods do you want? Whether canned knowledge or anything else, as long as you speak up, I'll have the Mora delivered clatter-clatter; I guarantee I can get it for you."

Since they actively came to find Duoli, Luo De naturally had already decided what he wanted.

Those words just now were merely to lower Duoli's vigilance.

Now the timing is just right.

Luo De grinned: "You say you're Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master? Perfect, I was actually preparing to go discuss business with Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master. To verify your identity, shouldn't you show something? For example, give me a sum of Mora?"

Upon saying that.

Duoli could no longer smile, her expression turning unusually stern.

To dare ask Sang Ge Ma Ha Ba Yi old master for Mora, Luo De is still the first person!

(End of chapter)