The group didn't know how valuable these items were, so they didn't answer Li Xin'er's question immediately.
Li Xin'er noticed their hesitation and considerately took a few steps to the side.
"You can discuss it."
Seeing this, the bearded man sincerely said to Li Xin'er, "Thank you."
The group huddled together, whispering amongst themselves. Then, the bearded man, still acting as their representative, stepped forward to negotiate with Li Xin'er.
He didn't hide anything and directly stated their current predicament.
"What's the cheapest food you can trade there?"
Li Xin'er really thought about it carefully.
"As you just mentioned, potatoes and sweet potatoes are good, followed by beans, rice and noodles. These are all okay. Compressed biscuits are also available. The expensive ones are fresh vegetables and uncontaminated meats."
As Li Xin'er spoke, the five people listening nearby had their eyes shining with admiration. Combined with their tall stature and the fact that they had restrained their previous feigned ferocity, they looked more like a few honest, drooling big dogs staring at their food.
"Let's switch to compressed biscuits."
Upon hearing this, the bearded man immediately gave a positive answer, indicating that he had already made a general choice beforehand.
"Okay, should we replace them all?"
Li Xin'er nodded slightly. From the words of these people, it was clear that there were many people, a shortage of food, and a need for something that could be stored for a long time. Obviously, compressed biscuits were the most suitable for them, as they could be eaten directly even without water.
The bearded man rubbed his hands together and asked expectantly, "Do you have any drinking water?"
"Yes, but water isn't cheap."
"We just need compressed biscuits and water. As for how much, you can give us whatever you think is appropriate."
After the bearded man finished speaking, the red-haired man next to him, somewhat impatiently, chimed in:
"Don't worry, miss. Even if those people find us, we won't reveal any information about you."
Hongmao's words made Li Xin'er turn her head to take another look at him.
It's hard to believe that this person, who seemed like a naive fool before, is actually the most clever among them.
Telling her this at this time means that they will take full responsibility for this matter, and even if the truth comes out later, it will not implicate her.
If Li Xin'er wants a share of these crystal cores, she has to accept this favor.
If she doesn't acknowledge it, then these crystal cores have nothing to do with her; she can always exchange them for more supplies...
Instead of answering, Li Xin'er asked, "Those people just now, do they have powerful backgrounds?"
When she asked this question, she was deliberately and subtly observing the subtle expressions of the people present.
When she mentioned her powerful background, the others looked visibly worried and flustered, clearly indicating that they knew a lot about the "Brother Xin" they were talking about.
You don't live in this area, do you?
Seeing that she didn't even know Brother Xin here, Hong Li immediately understood.
Li Xin'er did not answer, and Hong Li, understanding the situation, did not ask further, but continued:
"In this area, apart from the scattered groups, there are three most powerful forces. The man just mentioned Brother Xin, who is one of these three forces, and second only to the female demon."
Hearing from Hongmao about her target this time—the female demon—Li Xin'er's interest intensified even further.
"Since you knew that, you still dared to rob us."
She said this with a gloating, mocking look in her eyes.
The simple-minded boy next to me, number 105, awkwardly struck up a conversation.
"I didn't know at first."
It was only when those people introduced themselves that we found out, but by then it was too late to turn back.
Li Xin'er finally understood that although they knew some things about each other, they weren't that close.
The topic returned to the main point, and she lifted the three pockets at her feet.
"Here, I'll give you 50 boxes of compressed biscuits and 50 18L bottles of mineral water."
There were about six or seven hundred crystal cores, and she generously counted them as six hundred, which would amount to six thousand points.
In the Space Supermarket, one pack of compressed biscuits costs 1 point, and a box contains 60 packs, which is 3000 points.
Two packs a day are enough to satisfy an adult's hunger.
Even if they have a hundred people, they can last at least half a month.
Bottled water costs 15 points per bottle, so 50 bottles would cost 750 points.
She earned a total of 3750 points, so she reluctantly reduced her earnings, netting 2250 points after deducting the extra crystal cores.
After secretly doing some calculations, Li Xin'er nodded to herself, thinking that this deal was negotiable.
Even so, the bearded men were still taken aback.
Can you exchange that much?
This was many times greater than they had expected.
This is why the group had to examine these 'stones' again. Could they be some kind of treasure?
Li Xin'er noticed their gazes and understood their thoughts, and said calmly:
"Should we change it or not?"
Then, quite slowly, he added,
"Even if you know the uses of these things, you could never exchange them for the supplies I'm offering."
She wasn't lying. Even if they took the crystal cores to the base and traded with the officials, the base was a second-hand dealer, even worse than hers, and the resources would be reduced by at least half.
"Change!"
Although the group was curious about these things, they also knew that, not only did they not know their purpose, but even if they did, they wouldn't have the means to use them.
Compared to other uncertain ideas, what we can get right now is what we should grasp most.
Both sides had their own considerations and plans, and that's how the deal was settled.
The bearded man inquired carefully about the remaining details.
"When can we get it? Where will it be?"
They don't have any spatial ability users, and with so much stuff, they need to go back and discuss a strategy.
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