Chapter 904: I Want Them All!

Under the incredulous gazes of the Wood Clan natives, Qi Yuan held a bottle of dichlorvos in each hand and unleashed a frantic barrage against the swarming insects nearby. Countless Wood-Devouring Insects fell to the ground like raindrops, quickly forming a thick layer.

Even more bizarrely, even the insects from a great distance away were struck down one after another, dying as thoroughly as possible.

Holy crap!

This stuff is way too useful, isn't it?

Seeing this scene, even the man himself was taken aback. He had originally only wanted to give it a try, never expecting that the Insecticide he had casually exchanged would have such a powerful effect.

Just as Qi Yuan was feeling puzzled, he saw Mu Qingqing leading a group of Wood Clan members rushing over. Their eyes were filled with excitement and a hint of awe as they looked at him.

“Chen Jinnan, what exactly is that thing in your hand? It's simply miraculous!”

At this moment, profound shock still lingered on Mu Qingqing's face as she grabbed his arm and shouted with incomparable excitement.

It wasn't that she was making a fuss over nothing; rather, for the Wood Clan, the Wood-Devouring Insects were practically a nightmare.

Every once in a while, the Wood Clan tribe would face a terrifying insect plague, and each plague would result in devastatingly heavy losses.

To deal with these tiny Wood-Devouring Insects, the Wood Clan had tried countless methods, all of which ultimately ended in failure with almost no effect.

In the past, when faced with the harassment of the Wood-Devouring Insects, the Wood Clan could only watch helplessly as the swarms rampaged, leaving the forests they relied on for survival completely barren.

Now, seeing this traveling merchant eliminate a massive number of Wood-Devouring Insects with just two ordinary small bottles was nothing short of an unparalleled miracle to Mu Qingqing.

“This is Insecticide.”

Seeing her extremely agitated state, Qi Yuan smiled slightly and generously handed over the two bottles of dichlorvos in his hands, saying:

“Specially made to eliminate all kinds of pests, this is a secret product exclusively managed by Chen. There is no other shop like it in the world. If you want to buy some, I indeed have quite a bit of stock here.”

He wasn't lying. Things like dichlorvos were dirt cheap in the System Store; a single counterattack point could buy several hundred bottles. If he could exchange them for some useful self-preservation items from the Wood Clan, he would make a huge profit.

Through this experience, Qi Yuan had already realized that the danger of the Great Void far exceeded his expectations. His strength might be decent in the outside world, but in this strange space where spiritual energy was cut off, it was inevitably somewhat insufficient.

In order to prevent himself from becoming a weakling that anyone could step on, he needed to find as many means of self-defense as possible.

After all, although This Qi possessed the Loser Counterattack System, he couldn't actually let himself become a loser…

On the other side, Mu Qingqing's eyes sparkled. With a face full of eagerness, she took the Insecticide from Qi Yuan's hand and then followed the man's previous method to test it on the remaining Wood-Devouring Insect swarms.

Soon, the sound of insects pattering to the ground could be heard throughout the area.

After completely eliminating the surrounding Wood-Devouring Insects, Mu Qingqing was thoroughly convinced by the powerful effect of the Insecticide. Her gaze toward Qi Yuan was incredibly fervent, as if she were looking at a great savior descended from the heavens.

Even those Wood Clan tribesmen gazed at the man with worshipful expressions. There was no longer a trace of vigilance or hostility; instead, it was replaced by an uncontrollable longing.

If they could buy enough Insecticide from this merchant, from this day forward, the insect plagues that had troubled the Wood Clan for generations would completely cease to exist!

Under the expectant gazes of the many Wood Clan natives, Qi Yuan wore a calm and composed smile and asked nonchalantly:

“So, the effect of the Insecticide is pretty good, right?”

“It's absolutely incredible!”

Mu Qingqing nodded excitedly, her tone full of impatience. “No matter how much Insecticide you have on you, our Wood Clan tribe wants it all!”

Qi Yuan naturally didn't know what good things the Wood Clan had worth exchanging. Just as he was about to test the waters, he saw the Wood Clan members nearby suddenly split to both sides respectfully, quickly clearing a path.

Looking in that direction, he saw a silver-haired old woman holding a long staff walking over.

The old woman wore a green cloak that wrapped her body tightly. Her wrinkled, aged face was also covered in paint. Although she looked old and frail, her steps were quite vigorous and did not seem sluggish at all.

Behind her followed more than a dozen strong guards holding sharp blades.

Seeing the old woman appear, Mu Qingqing's expression instantly turned solemn. She formally introduced her to Qi Yuan:

“Our Wood Clan's Grand Priest has arrived. The Grand Priest is the highest authority in the tribe. Before her, you can freely state your requirements.”

After speaking, she hurried to the old woman's side and whispered in her ear, clearly reporting the sequence of events while introducing the man's background.

Hearing something, the Wood Clan Grand Priest soon showed a look of surprise. She couldn't help but look at the dense piles of insect corpses on the ground, and her expression became excited at a visible rate.

Immediately after, the Grand Priest glanced at the Insecticide Mu Qingqing presented, stepped forward to pick up a few Wood-Devouring Insect corpses, and began to observe them closely.

After confirming it was correct, the Wood Clan Grand Priest's originally cloudy and lifeless eyes suddenly burst with a sharp light. She walked quickly to Qi Yuan and said in a deep voice:

“Your Excellency actually possesses such a divine object; it has truly opened the eyes of my Wood Clan. I am Mu Heiyi, the humble Grand Priest of the Wood Clan. Might I ask how to address Your Excellency?”

Her voice was low and raspy yet full of vigor. A hint of vitality was hidden within her old age, and it didn't sound unpleasant at all; rather, it carried a kind of trustworthy experience and steadiness.

“I am Chen Jinnan, a mere traveling merchant.”

Qi Yuan nodded with a smile, neither humble nor arrogant:

“Passing through your esteemed land, I simply wish to do some small barter business with the tribes here.”

Hearing this answer, the light in the Wood Clan Grand Priest's eyes grew even brighter. She didn't beat around the bush and said directly:

“Shopkeeper Chen, the Insecticide in your hand is quite useful to our Wood Clan. As long as the conditions are right, our Wood Clan is willing to purchase it in large quantities.”

Hearing this, Qi Yuan raised an eyebrow and replied calmly:

“I have ninety-eight bottles of Insecticide left here. As long as the exchange items you provide satisfy me, I can sell them all to you.”

Before the other party could show joy, his expression turned solemn, and he continued:

“As a traveling merchant, what I value most is safety. Now that my bodyguards have been driven away by you, I fear it will be difficult to move even a single step forward.”

“Given this situation, I hope the exchange items you provide can immediately improve my ability to protect myself. Otherwise, even if the items you give are of high value, I will not do this business…”