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Witnessing Edward's current state, Mengdie slightly shook her head. She took off the cloak on her head and said, "Xiu, Nia, we can't wait any longer. Edward, don't be anxious, we will accompany you to Lowell City right now. Anyway, the necklace I'm looking for isn't here, so it's better to quickly follow the trail of the Black Flame Snake."
"Hmm? Little girl, were you looking for a necklace?"
Just as the four had agreed to set off, the black market shopkeeper suddenly chimed in with this remark! Mengdie was startled and turned around sharply, only to see the shopkeeper storing away the treasures, as if his words were just casual remarks.
However, Mengdie did not give up. She approached the shopkeeper, trying to keep her tone under control, and said in a low voice, "I am indeed looking for a necklace, which has fallen into the hands of your friend's group. Shopkeeper... have you acquired it?" As she said the last few words, Mengdie's voice even trembled slightly.
The shopkeeper first stared blankly at Mengdie's face, seemingly forgetting to breathe! It wasn't until a few minutes later that he came to his senses, put aside his work, and answered earnestly, "Little girl, I did acquire some necklaces. Which one are you looking for?"
Hearing this, Mengdie's eyes became more excited! And this excitement, seen in Xiu's eyes, seemed inexplicable. Pointing at Mengdie, he asked Edward and Nia, "What's wrong with Miss Mengdie? Does she really want to buy a necklace that much?"
Edward, preoccupied with the King's Cup, had no interest in Xiu's question, but Nia said, "Useless magician, I've been with Sister Mengdie the longest, but even I don't know much about that necklace. I just know she's been looking for it."
Xiu uttered an "oh" and turned back to watch Mengdie, remaining silent. Edward, on the other hand, seemed impatient, constantly urging Mengdie, asking when they could leave and so on.
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Mengdie was not in the mood to deal with Edward but instead described the shape and color of her necklace to the shopkeeper. Ironically, she had only seen the necklace twice since she arrived in this world. She couldn't describe the details clearly, but she managed to convey the general appearance.
"Oh! A ruby necklace! Yes, yes, my friend did give me one."
Mengdie's expression became even more excited! She hurriedly approached, eagerly asking, "Really? Then... is that necklace still with you?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. I've already given that necklace away."
"Given... given away???"
What does it feel like to fall from heaven to hell? Mengdie truly understood that now. Seeing the item she was about to obtain slip through her fingers was excruciating. For a moment, Mengdie seemed to wither, slumping against the wall, silent.
The shopkeeper, stroking his bearded chin, laughed and said, "Little girl, I really don't understand why you're so fixated on that particular necklace. Its design is so ordinary, with no special features. And the stone used is not even real ruby. I didn't even intend to buy it, but to save face for my friend, I bought it for 8 Sulas. Yesterday another friend came, looking for a birthday gift for his daughter's 18th birthday. He wasn't wealthy, and I wanted to clear the stock, so I gave him the necklace."
Edward, seemingly impatient, came over and pulled Mengdie's cloak, his face filled with urgency and impatience: "Mengdie, can we go now? Hurry up! We've already delayed too long, if this continues... I'm worried... I'm worried... !!!"
Mengdie understood Edward's concerns and knew the terrifying consequences if her guess was true. However, whether going to Lowell City now or battling the Black Flame Snake, even if, stepping back ten thousand steps, a war were to break out, "combat power" was absolutely indispensable!
"Edward, wait a moment, okay? Just let me achieve my goal, and then I can help you achieve yours."
Edward's eyes were still anxious. However, after hesitating, he nodded and stepped aside.
Having dealt with Edward, Mengdie regained her spirit. After all, she now had a lead on the necklace, which was much better than the aimless search before.
"Shopkeeper, what's the name of your friend? Where does he live? Is he from this city?"
The shopkeeper laughed and said, "Little girl, according to the rules of our trade, I'm not supposed to reveal names. But well... first, the necklace wasn't sold to him, so I don't have to follow the black market's confidentiality rules. Second, I don't really like the guy. Third, seeing how anxious you are, that necklace must be very important to you. So I've decided to tell you. Remember this, the guy's name is Red-nosed Bark, he lives at the third house around the corner of this street, with a glass lamp outside. Bald, thirty-eight years old, especially that red nose, very recognizable. But don't say I told you; he's very petty and can be quite a scoundrel."
"Thank you, I'll be careful."
After speaking, Mengdie pulled up her cloak to cover her face and walked out of the shop first, followed by Nia and then Edward. Xiu, after briefly bidding farewell to the shopkeeper, also left the shop.
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