[Alice, the honest merchant, returns to her loyal Jade City once again.]

The second Shen Sui woke up the next day, he saw this message.

Alice and her group finally made it to Jade City after a roundabout journey, as it was the most famous gemstone trading city on the Dawn Continent.

Of course, along with this message came a long list of information Qishala thought she had collected on herself in the real world.

Ah this....

When rationality is about to arrive, the body becomes increasingly frenzied.

And when rationality does arrive, the body is already weakened.

Shen Sui understood this feeling, commonly referred to as the "sage moment."

And Qishala was currently in a period of temptation.

If it weren't for the fact that sheer physical strength couldn't penetrate the world's barriers, Shen Sui might have felt he would already see a Dragon Lady when he got out of bed.

How come I never realized in the game that Qishala's instincts were so formidable?

Shen Sui grumbled internally.

He was genuinely pleased watching Alice and her group's actions.

Ah, seems I don't need to guide them myself after all.

He had Isabella set up a meeting place that Xinyuan Tanchun would pass on, located right in Jade City.

This information itself was a message transmission.

The last time Isabella had come to Jade City, she accidentally bought a ruby from Alice, which Shen Sui had once used to win her favor.

This was no coincidence.

Calculating the time, Isabella should approximately be arriving in Jade City as well.

Shen Sui thought to himself as he watched Alice's actions.

Though eager to make money, Alice didn't show it on the surface at all.

She was well aware of the importance of poise in transactions.

This young girl had a natural gift for trading.

Whether doing business or exchanging terms with others, she exuded an air of natural cunning.

Don't be deceived by her cute, adorable appearance; she's very shrewd, never willing to take a loss.

[Alice was a little disappointed.]

[Although she made quite a bit of demon crystal money from the gemstones, there was still a gap from her expectations.]

[She didn't quite understand why there was such a significant drop in gemstone prices in Jade City just because she was away for a while.]

[After some effort, Alice finally gathered relevant information.]

[On the must-pass road from Jade City to the former City of Sin, an Elf Crystal Dragon had appeared.]

Elf Crystal Dragon?

Shen Sui squinted his eyes.

Though considered part of the Dragon Race, Elf Crystal Dragons often hung out with the Elf Race, hence the "Elf" in their name.

Elf Crystal Dragons weren't particularly strong dragons, but their beautiful appearance was adored by elves, making them a coveted mount for many.

Typically, these dragons rarely appeared alone in the Dawn Continent.

In the game, Elf Crystal Dragons usually appeared alongside high-level elves.

What were high-level elves doing here?

Shen Sui was curious, as during this era, both elves and dragons were in a reclusive state, seldom appearing on the continent, which allowed Alice to pose as an emissary of the Dragon Race and earn the respect of many high-ranking church officials.

Since the Crystal Dragon includes the word "crystal," it naturally has the ability to crystallize certain things.

However, for the entire city's gemstone prices to drop, the level of this Elf Crystal Dragon mustn't be low.

If so, the elves who came along with it are probably the elite of the Elf Race.

[Elf Crystal Dragon?!]

[A dragon?!]

[Upon hearing about a new dragon, Alice couldn't resist and wanted to see it.]

[Alice began inquiring about detailed information.]

[When she heard that Elf Crystal Dragons usually have a master, Alice felt a bit disappointed.]

[But when she learned that Elf Crystal Dragons typically appear with elves, Alice's desire to go reignited.]

[She planned to ask that unfamiliar elf about Freymia.]

[Freymia, the former Elf Empress, frequently appeared in Claude's legends — though most of the time in a subdued manner.]

[But as long as they are elves, they must have heard of Freymia.]

[Alice thought to herself.]

You don't need to deliberately emphasize that! Alice!

This is a rumor! Just a rumor!

Shen Sui wanted to gripe, even wanting to jump out and tap this girl's little forehead.

[Alice continued selling gemstones.]

[Although the prices had fallen, these gemstones were all made by Claude, the finest natural creations, still able to fetch a handsome fortune.]

[Alice planned to save enough at once for the trip to the Elf Forest.]

[She didn't want to spend too much time delayed on the road.]

[Alice's selling actions seemed to have attracted the attention of some people.]

[Alice actually anticipated this. She was deliberately flaunting her wealth.]

[Not for any other reason, but to entice others to rob, then to counter-kill and gain considerable wealth, a process Alice was all too familiar with.]

Don't get too accustomed to weird things!

What exactly did you do when I wasn't paying attention!

[Hali and Lingyi had long prepared adequately.]

Why are you two involved as well?

Shen Sui felt that there was something wrong with this, but upon thinking it over, it was reasonable and justified.

I flaunt my wealth, which is my problem, but when you come to rob me, that's your problem.

Since it's your problem, if I counter-kill you and righteously loot the spoils, it's only fair and reasonable...

Plus, there's no legal risk involved.

[Ding, you obtained the Spell Card: Righteous Raid]

No, what the heck is this righteous robbery?

*******

Card Name: Righteous Raid

Category: Spell Card

Star Level: 5 stars

Effect: Can be activated when the opponent attacks, acquiring one card from the opponent's hand.

******

Strangely reasonable.

Shen Sui felt that Alice's actions made perfect sense.

How could my lovely Alice have any bad intentions? It must be that you're all too malicious.

Shen Sui thought this while downloading the card.

After receiving the bonus from the Exploration Bureau, Shen Sui immediately purchased a large number of blank cards with his abundant funds to replicate the Life Cards he had failed to download in the Dueling Device.

His deck, although able to defeat Xu Tianzhi, was really only because of precise gravedigging; if it hadn't been for conveniently drawing the Holy Artifact Puppet, Shen Sui might not have won.

However, it's not strong enough yet.

His goal has never been to become a fifth-tier emperor.

[A fair-skinned palm appeared before Alice, holding a ruby.]

["What do you think of this gem?"]

[Alice looked up, spotting a plump and graceful figure, a familiar figure.]

[It was Isabella.]

[Alice blinked and locked eyes with Isabella.]

[A few seconds later, Alice lowered her gaze to the ruby in Isabella's hand.]

[She smacked her lips, gestured with her hand, and said:]

["Miss, for a ruby of this quality, my purchase price is 1 demon crystal."]

[Ding! Your Soul Card Follower has acquired a new form: Gem Merchant Alice]

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