"Is this the word game that emerged at the end of the Earth Star Era?" His tone seemed to gradually reveal more and more emotions.
Shen Shi could feel his unabashed, immense interest.
This kind of "antique" indeed possesses extremely high value in the future.
"That’s correct." Shen Shi answered simply, "A type of multiplayer word game called Script Killing."
"I need some time." After the shopkeeper spoke, his figure began to become vague.
This is a semi-offline mode.
Shen Shi roughly guessed what he was going to do.
After all, not everyone can be knowledgeable about "antiques."
In any era, experts are needed.
Shen Shi didn’t wait long before the shopkeeper reopened his eyes.
"These items are good, but just these alone differ greatly in value from what you’re asking for."
"These are merely samples." Shen Shi asked indifferently, "How many books do you want?"
In a flash, the opponent’s battle armor body was filled with light!
This was not the first time seeing such a scene.
It was the same last time on the Collector!
Shen Shi could already confirm that this light was some kind of manifestation of Primordial Energy in this virtual world!
However, the anticipated impact did not arrive, and upon closer inspection, although the opponent was clearly quite excited, Shen Shi could not feel even the slightest emotion.
This level of control...
Shen Shi couldn’t help but give the other a few more glances.
Of course, under the anonymous mode, he still remained totally motionless.
Until the light emanating from the opponent gradually faded away, he spoke again, "Are they all recording different contents?"
"Of course." Shen Shi replied casually.
That light representing Primordial Energy seemed to have signs of resurfacing.
The opponent was clearly hesitating.
After quite a while, he slowly reported a number.
"Four hundred! I need four hundred books!" Despite his usual concise style, he emphasized it twice.
Sufficient to witness the attraction of this Script Killing to him.
Shen Shi didn’t speak.
He could be sure that this number definitely still had room for reduction.
However, in his mind, he couldn’t help but recall the history he had once seen.
In that destiny without the Time Crystal’s existence, humanity still struggled until three thousand years later.
Even continued to struggle!
"If you think it’s too many, we can appropriately reduce some." The opponent seemed to misunderstand Shen Shi’s silence and hesitantly offered to lower the price.
Shen Shi chuckled softly.
"Just four hundred books." He said, "Let’s make some friends."
He didn’t know if future humans still have the concept of "friends," but he believed that the other party could understand the meaning of this "ancient saying."
This time, it was the opponent’s turn to be silent.
After a long time, he spoke again.
"Alright." He said, "My name is Gong Chu."
Accompanied by his words, a luminescence emerged in the void, revealing two characters.
Surprisingly, it was the modern Eastern Country’s characters!
No matter how unfamiliar he is with future world interpersonal relationships, Shen Shi could feel the importance given by the other party.
He thought for a moment.
"Shen Shi, that’s my name."
Equally, two characters appeared in the void.
Perhaps this relationship was the greatest gain in this transaction!
"Mr. Shen." From Gong Chu’s revealed lips, these three ancient words were clearly spoken but quickly reverted to a language Shen Shi couldn’t understand, only hearing from translation, "The services you require, our Dongfeng Corps will immediately begin designing, producing, and deliver to you in the shortest time with absolutely no information leakage! If you’re not assured, you can wait until the transaction is completed or even after your battle is over before paying for the ancient books."
This was probably the longest passage Shen Shi heard from the other party since entering the shop.
Looking at that freezing battle armor body while listening to the evidently more respectful language.
Shen Shi realized yet again the importance of cultural antiques in the future.
This made him even more at ease.
Since future humans need these histories and cultures destroyed in the future, what harm does it bring to act as a "wealthy tycoon" throwing money extravagantly?
Therefore, he declined the opponent’s suggestion, simply stating calmly, "Since we’re friends, there should be fundamental trust; these ancient books I can pay immediately, in addition, I need to transact some personal protection gear."
Actually, simulated transformative material was already a quite potent protective gear.
It can transform into various creatures, weapons.
But it’s not absolutely secure.
Since he has chosen to appear before humanity, he must add an extra layer of protection.
With billions of people globally, numerous interest groups, nobody knows whether someone might whimsically use a sniper rifle, or even missile, sneakily against him.
Shen Shi would not gamble even if the probability is low.
So, personal protective gear is necessary!
However, when Shen Shi asked this question, Gong Chu did not immediately respond, merely directing his armored-covered eyes towards Shen Shi with a neutral voice carrying a formal tone understandable without translation.
"Sir’s friendship is too precious! But I believe, you won’t regret letting our Dongfeng Corps become your friend in the future!"
Listening to this passage, and under the anonymous colorful luminescence, looking at the other’s gaze, Shen Shi’s view changed too.
Now he couldn’t determine whether such words came from sincerity, calculation, or other reasons.
However, the attitude exhibited by the other party was already evident.
Strengthening ties was not bad for him, seemingly.
However, he couldn’t reveal his anonymity; with his current shallow Spiritual Energy achievements, he could easily control everything in front of modern humans, but before such experts, he may still inadvertently reveal true emotions and information.
"Let the future take care of future matters." Shen Shi just said this at last, then shifted his gaze to the props on the counter, changing the topic, "Personal protective gear, any recommendations?"
Seeing this, Gong Chu felt slightly disappointed internally.
He had completely assumed that this guest must hail from a hidden Yuan Yuan Clan, possessing likely humanity’s last remaining historical inheritance, and all fiercely hiding themselves.
The Collector contacted earlier also shared this view.
Actually, even the Yuan Yuan Clan, being able to suddenly produce this number of ancient books is so exaggerated!
Therefore, the mysterious guest in front is anything but simple.
Gong Chu could feel that, contrary to typical perceptions of Yuan Yuan Clan, this person seemed intent on releasing some inheritance.
No matter the reason behind this, for people like them, it’s a rare opportunity!