Chapter 1510: Each Prepares for Battle
After all, he still managed to trick Big into buying a small cookie; the buying frenzy hasn't ended yet!
Jiangnan was raking in money until his hands went soft, his grin nearly splitting his ears!
Han Menglu, Ye Zhenguo, and the others stationed at Silver Moon City all looked at Jiangnan's stall in disbelief.
Who could imagine that a tiny stall would have transactions reaching tens of billions, even hundreds of billions?
Among the items traded, there were even gold mines? Spirit ruins?
Is this world really that crazy?
And indeed, all kinds of peak powerhouses came to buy, didn't they?
Nobody knows how much wealth Jiangnan has now!
This kid started out by setting up a stall, and now he's the World's Strongest Diamond, running all the way to the moon?
Yet here he is, still running a stall!
Just then, Zhong Yingxue quietly slipped over to Jiangnan's side, tugged at his sleeve, her eyes filled with worry.
(′◔～◔`) "The treasures you sold this time, many of them are super useful types. Is that really okay?"
Zhong Yingxue had never seen Xiao Nan run a stall like this before.
He didn't rip anyone off, didn't gouge them to death, but earned what he should earn, and even carefully explained the effects, side effects, usage methods, and duration.
Moreover, among the six factions that came to buy, almost none were on their side.
They were even mortal enemies, foes, people with grudges!
Jiangnan gently squeezed Zhong Yingxue's little hand, put his arm around her waist, his gaze deep.
"If we can help a bit, let's help. These treasures can increase their chances of survival; they might even save lives at critical moments!"
"Everyone who comes to the moon is strong; it's not easy for any of them to reach this level."
"With the crisis at hand, let's set aside previous grievances for now, deal with them later. Helping them is also helping ourselves."
The situation on the moon isn't something Huaxia can handle alone.
Zhong Yingxue's heart tightened. Just how pessimistic is Xiao Nan about the Dawn War?
Is his decision to set up the stall and clear inventory before dawn also a ploy to strengthen the various factions' strength through this method, giving them more options?
Yang Jian's expression also turned serious.
"People's hearts are unpredictable; there's still a risk of being bitten. We need to be vigilant."
This time, Jiangnan even put out treasures at the level of Vitality Ginseng, Durian, and the Awkward Dance Grenade to the various factions.
That's enough to show the scale of this stall sale.
Jiangnan took a deep breath. "If we get bitten… then so be it! I'll accept it! But at least it'll cause some trouble for the One-Eyed species."
Although he'd released some powerful treasures this time,
Jiangnan wasn't stupid enough to take out artifact-level treasures like the Paralysis Ring, Lucky Cherry, Bobo Lipstick, or Word Spirit Gum and let others use them freely.
That would be asking for trouble; he still had to keep a hand hidden.
What he'd put out was already the limit he could bear.
Yang Jian looked at Jiangnan, a hint of a smile curling at his lips, his eyes full of approval.
(｡ˇ͜ʖˇ｡) "You're actually pretty good at chess, aren't you, kid? Even without cheating with your phone, you could go head-to-head with the Chief Commander."
That kind of big-picture thinking—how could a guy in his twenties have it?
Jiangnan shuddered.
(٥ᄑ﹏ᄑ) "You better not tell Grandpa Di about me cheating with my phone, okay?"
Yang Jian rolled his eyes. "When this is over, I'll go back to report. My position as Secretary-General will probably be stripped. Do you want it?"
Jiangnan got anxious: (︶益︶‧̣̥̇) "Go away, go away! Who wants to be some Secretary-General? I'd have to go to work every day with no holidays, and my hair would fall out in clumps from worry!"
"You're not tricking me into this! I'm still busy with school; I haven't graduated yet! No, no!"
Yang Jian's eye twitched. What school are you even attending? How many days a year do you actually spend at the academy?
Even your mentor can't beat you, right?
You've already picked up the banner, but expecting Jiangnan to obediently lead the charge is probably a pipe dream.
Soon, the goods on the stall were all sold out!
Big, Salman, and Piers had already withdrawn, going back to prepare for battle. They didn't want to stay here a minute longer.
Only Ba Di was still inflating gas canisters, sweating profusely.
(̿▀̿益▀̿̿̄)
Why did I have to open my mouth and promise so many tons? I'm exhausting myself to death!
Even Bai Kou's faction boarded the Star Whale, waving goodbye to Jiangnan with a smile, ready to head back and prepare.
Jiangnan grinned at Bai Kou.
(Oﾟωﾟ)ﾂ "Yo! This is for you. Catch!"
As he spoke, he tossed a translucent warm jade round bead toward Bai Kou.
Bai Kou was startled: (❅•᷄ࡇ•᷅) "What's this?"
Jiangnan rubbed his nose.
(͡°ก͡°) "A Yusui Pearl. Just a little trinket. There are two of them; if you crush one, the other will break too."
"If you can't hold on, give me a call."
"May your iceberg stand forever! Never crumble in battle!"
Bai Kou paused, looked down at the Yusui Pearl in her hand, then smiled gently.
(❅❛ั◡❛ั) "Thanks~"
With that, she tucked the Yusui Pearl into the treasure pouch on her chest.
Jiangnan waved goodbye, the smile on his face fading.
Bai Kou…
Don't do anything stupid, okay!
After selling all the treasures, Jiangnan was about to pack up, but he noticed that Qian Benying and her group hadn't left yet.
Liuhua, Gao Qiaocheng, and the others stood in a row, scrolling through their phones to download movies.
(*ꆤ‸ꆤ)っ[]
(❀•̆₃•̆)っ[]
Wuzang was even using the opportunity to video call his wife, smiling obsequiously, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
Jiangnan rolled his eyes.
(꒪ัД꒪ั*) "What? Planning to stay here and work for me? Everyone else is gone, so why aren't you leaving?"
Qian Benying turned her head: (︶～︶✽) "Pfft! Who'd want to work for you? Besides, it's not every day I get to visit your place. Aren't you going to give me a tour of Silver Moon City?"
"I haven't forgiven you yet, you know. Is this how you treat your friends?"
Jiangnan put on a fierce face: (ꐦ°᷄益°᷅) "A tour my ass! Don't think I don't know you're just here to mooch my Wi-Fi!"
"Go on, go on! Get back to your little shack! I'm busy. Why would I give you a tour?"
It wasn't that Jiangnan didn't want to, but Xing Yechui was still in the city!
If Qian Benying accidentally ran into her, and then wanted her back, how would that work?
That would be a huge loss!
Seeing her goal exposed, Qian Benying looked unwilling.
(•̆₃•̆) "Who… who's mooching your Wi-Fi? I'm not at all… hah—"
Before she could finish, Qian Benying suddenly froze, her eyes wide as she stared straight into the God-Slaying Spell Array.
"(ºДº*)
There, a nearly frozen girl was waving in their direction while maintaining a running pose.
٩(ᵒ̴̶̷ᗜᵒ̴̶̷)ﾍ
∑(°口°๑) "That! Isn't that Xiao Chui? Jiangnan! You big liar! Didn't you say you didn't find her?"
"Well! No wonder you didn't want to show me around. So that's—"
Jiangnan's forehead beaded with sweat.
(乛﹏乛‧̣̥̇) Giao!
So she still found out? Xing Yechui had been working so hard these past few days!
She'd even run all the way here?
Before Qian Benying could finish, Jiangnan put on a confused expression.
(๑•̌～•̑)ˀ̣ˀ̣ "What Xing Yechui? Where?"
Qian Benying fumed, pointing at the God-Slaying Spell Array—
☚(Ő口Ő๑) "Look! Right there—"
But just then, Jiangnan instantly slipped on the Passionate Little Gloves, and while Qian Benying was pointing at Xing Yechui,
he slapped her right on the cheek!
(ㅎ～ㅎ)っ(#)´ﾛ｀)
With a "smack," he sent Qian Benying's head spinning to the side.
This sudden slap made Gao Qiaocheng and the others, who were mooching Wi-Fi nearby, gape in shock, their eyes full of terror.
=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)
Jiangnan's eyes were full of triumph. Sure enough, Worker Ying's brain never worked well; even the same trick a hundred times would still fool her!
He threw an arm around Qian Benying's shoulder and turned her around.
(ﾉ)′◔з◔`) "I'm not giving you a tour. I'm really busy. Go back and prepare for battle!"
Qian Benying's dazed eyes gradually regained focus.
(#)ὅ～ὅ) "You're not giving me a tour… Huh???"
"Al… alright!"
How did he know what I was going to say? Rubbing her cheek, Qian Benying felt it burning hot.
(ﾉ)ﾟﾛﾟ) Hiss—
He… he put his arm around my shoulder? My face is so hot. Could I be developing feelings for him?
Is this what love feels like?
Seizing the moment, Jiangnan stuffed two White Rabbit creamy candies into her hand.
"Go on, go on! I still have things to do!"
Qian Benying's eyes went wide as she looked at the Beauty Candy in her hand, her face reddening even more.
He definitely has feelings for me, giving me candy!
Liuhua couldn't hold it in anymore.
(❀･᷄～･᷅) "Ying—"
Before she could finish, Jiangnan glared sideways at her and even raised his palm.
(ꐦ°᷄◡°᷅)ﾉ
Instantly, the three of them fell silent, their mouths tightly shut, even drawing an X over their lips.
(っ•̤༝•̤C)…
If they ratted him out, they'd probably get slapped too, right?
Better not say anything. At least they knew Xiao Chui was alive, but Jiangnan obviously didn't want to return her.
Qian Benying and her group were finally shooed away by Jiangnan.
As she left, Qian Benying's face was still red, looking dazed.
Xing Yechui: (⚝ᵒ̴̶̷⌂ᵒ̴̶̷)ﾂ "Don't—go—everyone's—gone—wuwu—"
Before she could finish, Qian Benying and the others had already vanished.
Jiangnan checked the time. There were less than eight hours until dawn.
Then he turned his gaze to Yang Jian.
"Brother Jian? How are things on our side ready? Did the brothers all take the Tu Tu Pills?"
Yang Jian's face showed worry. "They all took them. But this battle… sigh—just fight as best we can."
"So far, aside from Sister Li Bing's method, there's no way to implement it on a large scale. We haven't found any effective approach yet."
Jiangnan took a deep breath, his expression hardening.
"Brother Jian? What about releasing the footage captured by the Lunar Network and Heavenly Eye?"
At these words, everyone was taken aback. Jiang Tianchen was especially shocked.
Σ(°△°|||) "You mean to make the situation on the moon public to all the people? Put the current state of affairs out in the open?"
"Have you lost your mind?"
Right now, the reason the situation on Blue Star is still relatively stable is precisely because the seven nations have taken action on the moon, establishing bases.
These actions gave the people confidence and stabilized public sentiment.
If they released the real situation and footage from the moon, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Especially at a time like this, just before dawn.
Yang Jian's expression sharpened. "You want to—"
Jiangnan looked up toward Blue Star. "I want everyone to see! See this war! See how humanity loses!"
"I want them to see how pale and powerless the human faction is, fighting separately, scheming against each other, and calculating against each other in the face of the One-Eyed species' attack!"
"More than that, I want them to see just how sharp the blade pressed against their throats really is! It's time they woke up!"