"Are you sure there's such a rule?" Jiang Yan was dumbfounded.
“That’s right. I have a dragon pen pal who is also a merchant who wanders through various worlds. He told me that one of the rules of trade is to buy on credit. Of course, the prerequisite is to have enough credibility and status.”
Jaberlick made a solemn promise.
“Even if what you’re saying is true, it seems like none of us meet the criteria,” Jiang Yan shook his head.
This time it was Jacob's turn to be surprised. He raised his dragon claw, pointed at himself, and shouted:
"How could this be! I, the legendary Holy Dragon King of Light, Yaberic, my name alone is worth 100 million soul crystals!"
“Not to mention this lady who is even more powerful than me.” Jacob’s voice suddenly dropped an octave as he looked at the six-winged angel beside him and stammered, “Excuse me, Your Excellency, but I wonder if such a transaction on credit violates your beliefs?”
"The Holy Light created the world, and the Holy Lord upholds the will of the Holy Light. All living beings should offer their devout faith, which naturally includes material possessions; it is their honor."
Analia remained calm and composed.
“Indeed, it is their honor,” Jacobi immediately echoed.
Jiang Yan was stunned for a moment.
He looked at the two people: one was Puxin Nu, who had just awakened after sleeping for countless years, and the other was Niu Ma Long, who had been sealed for many years. Where did they get the confidence to get a debt on credit from a demigod?
—You know, that's someone who's obsessed with money.
but...
Thinking of that legendary bow and arrow, and that contract that could summon a gold-level warrior...
Well... at worst, I'll just lose face.
Jiang Yan suddenly stood up.
"Let's go, there's no time to lose. Jacobi, you fly us there."
......
Inside a dilapidated pavilion on the northeast corner of the island.
The red-nosed old man materialized the soul crystals he had earned one by one, humming a song as he happily counted them.
"1999...2000...2001...I never expected something I just picked up casually would sell for so much money. But something that could be preserved intact even after the world was destroyed must have some secrets, so it's not like I'm ripping off the buyer; it's in accordance with the rules of the transaction."
"This world is about to close down, it's about time to go, oh..."
The excited time-traveling merchant's smile froze. He looked up at the sky, sniffed the air, and his expression changed drastically.
"Oh no, they're up to no good."
He quickly put away the soul crystal, clipped the wine gourd to his sleeve, and picked up the huge cloth bag with both hands, ready to make his escape.
But it was too late.
A giant dragon over a hundred meters long and a stunningly beautiful girl with six wings blocked his way, one in front and one behind.
No, there's another person hiding behind the rock.
The red-nosed old man sniffed, then his expression changed drastically. What a cunning bunch! They even hid someone to launch a sneak attack.
"Jaberic! What are you trying to do? And those behind the stone, come out!"
"Old sir, how have you been?" Jiang Yan walked out from behind the rock with an embarrassed look on his face.
"It's you, kid. Hmm... the aura of poverty. What are you doing here if you have no money? Let me tell you, I'm very strong." The red-nosed old man narrowed his eyes, clutching his cloth bag warily.
"Ahem, well, I have no experience with this kind of thing. Can one of you demonstrate?" Jiang Yan shrugged and looked at the two of them.
As the most devout believer, Analia naturally wouldn't ignore Jiang Yan's plea for help.
She flew forward and said calmly, "Weak goblin. I, Analia, a follower of the Holy Lord of Light, the tenth Seraphim of Heaven, and the master of Heavenly Divine Arts, hereby declare that your goods have been requisitioned. Be grateful for the blessings of the Holy Light."
Oh no!
Jiang Yan's expression changed. This girl was probably still living in the background of the compilation of "All Realms".
What's the difference between these words and "I, Qin Shi Huang, kneel down and give me money"?
Sure enough, the red-nosed old man frowned, and a faint demigod aura was revealed.
"Sir, don't misunderstand, we mean we want to ask you for credit." Jiang Yan didn't care about losing face at this moment and quickly said.
"Buy on credit?" The red-nosed old man paused for a moment, then glanced at the two of them.
“You are a level 1 apprentice lord and, well… you are a high-ranking life form, but you have no reputation in the ‘All Realms’ and are not qualified to buy on credit.”
“Then what about me? I, the Holy Dragon King of Light, Yaberic, am I qualified enough?” The dragon shrank its body and squeezed forward, saying smugly.
"You? I've heard of you, though." The red-nosed old man sneered, "A stingy miser, a heartless man wanted by 37 maiden dragons, a disgrace to the Holy Light Dragon Clan... Oh, sorry, that was your former title. Now you're just a beast of burden who has lost his freedom."
He pointed at Jiang Yan and said, "He's even weaker than that guy who's not as strong as a goblin."
The three of them turned pale at the same time.
What does it mean to have no reputation, be a beast of burden, or be less powerful than a goblin?
“Holy Lord/Master, please allow me to teach him a lesson.” Analia and Yaberic simultaneously asked Jiang Yan for permission.
"Don't go too far, um... at least leave them some breath." Jiang Yan nodded in response.
"What are you trying to do! I am a demigod!"
The red-nosed old man involuntarily took two steps back, trying his best to muster his strength.
"A mere goblin demigod dares to insult the mighty Holy Dragon King; he's utterly courting death."
Yaberic grinned and lashed out with his tail.
"Ah!!" The old man screamed as he was whipped into the air.
Seeing this, Analia silently chanted a spell, and a fist the size of a small mountain appeared in the sky, striking hard.
"ah!!!"
"Oh! Stop..."
“...”
Half an hour later.
"That's enough." Jiang Yan looked thoughtfully at the bruised and swollen time-traveling merchant.
—It seems this guy, like the goblin, is a prime example of someone easily defeated by opponents of higher levels.
"Yes, Holy Lord."
Analia dispelled her magic and returned to Jiang Yan's side.
Yaberic also revealed his true form, preparing to carry the two away.
"Let's go." Jiang Yan felt a pang of regret; it seemed there was no way they could get credit in this situation.
"etc..."
Just as the group was about to leave, the red-nosed old man struggled to his feet and stopped them.
"You may choose one item."
“Sir, although we went a bit too far, it was you who started the verbal attack, so you can’t extort money from us… cough cough, what did you say?” Jiang Yan was taken aback.
The red-nosed old man said somewhat reluctantly, "You defeated me. According to the special trading rules of the 'All Realms' newbie zone, force is also a form of fair trade."
He tossed the list to Jiang Yan with a wave of his hand and urged, "..."
"Alright, hurry up and finish your selection and get lost. I'm really unlucky to have run into a freak like you. How could a mere apprentice lord gain the gatekeeper's allegiance and have such a powerful familia? Looks like I'll have to improve my clone's level next time..."
"Then... thank you very much, sir." Jiang Yan bowed and said solemnly, "I will remember this kindness and repay it in the future."
After saying that, he looked at the list in his hand.
As for what to choose, I had already thought it through on the way here. I'm about to face the test of the Tower of Inheritance, and nothing is more important than real-time combat strength.
"I choose the mercenary contract (great swordsman)."
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