Only about half an hour had passed since they left the potion shop.
There was still plenty of time to wander around the Trading Station.
“How about we split up to look around? Everyone can take some Train Coins, and if you see something interesting you want to buy, we can discuss it in the private chat?”
Mu Bai suggested, looking at the other three.
The Trading Station was quite large with too many vendors.
Many strange and exotic goods required checking the nameplates one by one to understand their purpose.
If the four of them stayed together, they definitely wouldn’t finish browsing within an hour.
Although they didn’t have any urgent needs for supplies at the moment, items that could enhance combat power, improve quality of life, or make exploring Stations more convenient were always welcome to ensure the team’s survival.
Splitting up to search for items the team needed would be much more efficient.
As long as they communicated through private messages and kept transactions under 10 Silver Coins, it would be fine.
“I think that works. This Station isn’t dangerous anyway, so having each person responsible for one area will be faster,” Tang Shifu agreed.
“But the traders here come from all sorts of Planes; it is a mixed bag. There is no guarantee everyone is rational or will strictly follow the Trading Station rules… We are fine, but what if someone sees little Mu Bai alone and thinks she is an easy target?”
Mo Cha questioned at the right moment.
Having heard about the Trading Station experiences from Mu Bai and having experienced it herself for a while, she roughly understood how this Station worked.
Indeed, there was no guarantee that everyone in the Trading Space would follow the rules, and the guards might not arrive in time.
The others were fine as they each had Talents specialized for combat; they wouldn’t necessarily lose out if someone looked for trouble.
Mu Bai, however, not only appeared soft and weak but also had Talents entirely focused on support and logistics.
She was completely unsuited for combat.
Mu Bai also felt this made sense.
She couldn’t guarantee she wouldn’t run into some malicious fool.
Unlike inside The Train where there were guards, it was never a mistake to be cautious in the Station.
“Then…”
“I will go with Mu Bai,”
Mo Cha volunteered before Mu Bai could even speak.
“Huh?”
Mu Bai was somewhat confused by Mo Cha’s eagerness.
Since it was the other girl’s first time at a Trading Station, one would expect her to be curious; she would certainly have more freedom wandering alone.
“I do not agree. Your Talent only erases your presence; it is not suited for passive defense. I can use guns and I know martial arts; protecting Mu Bai is more than enough for me… Besides, we were the original partners. What do you think, Mu Bai?”
Ye Qi suddenly spoke up.
“I…”
Mu Bai tried to say something but was interrupted again.
“Not necessarily. You and Mu Bai have both been here before and are more familiar with the Station. Wouldn’t it be better if you each took one person to lead the way and introduce the Station? Shifu would definitely get lost on her own, right?”
Mo Cha countered.
Tang Shifu understood now.
Was she involved in this too?
And why was everyone fighting to stay with Mu Bai?
She felt a bit isolated.
“Alright, alright, I will stay with Ye Yin… Our two groups will each cover half the area. This isn’t a Labyrinth; it is just a large rectangular hall. We just need to return to the portal within the set time,” Mu Bai said hurriedly.
‘What…’
She wasn’t sure if it was an illusion, but she felt a bit of tension in the air.
She didn’t want any friction; if something happened before they even entered a Station that required teamwork, that would be a disaster.
Mu Bai thought about it and felt that Ye Qi’s mental state still needed care.
If she chose someone else now instead of accepting Ye Qi, the other girl would probably feel neglected again tonight.
Therefore, she did not accept Mo Cha’s volunteering.
Mu Bai’s active choice of Ye Qi made the latter breathe a sigh of relief, while Tang Shifu decisively made her own decision.
However, Mo Cha just smiled and didn’t continue to push.
Mu Bai had been teammates with Ye Qi for so long that their relationship was naturally much better than with her, a newcomer.
On second thought, Mu Bai’s choice wasn’t surprising.
She acted as if nothing had happened.
Seeing this, Ye Qi lightly clenched her palm, secretly increasing her vigilance toward Mo Cha.
After splitting up, Mu Bai wanted to find some useful goods and go through the stalls quickly.
Since they had managed to come to a Trading Station and had extra money, they should squeeze as much value out of it as possible.
As a result, she noticed that Ye Qi seemed distracted, walking slowly and not helping to check the item nameplates.
Mu Bai got a bit annoyed, took Ye Qi’s hand, and pulled her along to check the stalls in order.
As they looked, they stopped in front of a stall selling agricultural powders.
Mu Bai took a fancy to one of the items.
[Plant Growth Acceleration Powder: Mix 1:1000 with water for normal irrigation. Increases plant growth efficiency by 20 times.]
There was a carriage specifically for growing vegetables in The Train.
If they followed normal train time, who knew how long it would take to eat fresh vegetables.
“Boss, can this powder be used on crops? Will it affect the crop’s development?”
Mu Bai asked.
“It won’t. If it is for crops, I recommend using this powder along with it. It can not only improve the quality of the produce but also prevent diseases,” the stall owner suggested.
“What is the price?”
“Two pounds of each powder. Even for crops that need more water, that is enough to irrigate one mu once. If you buy both types of powder, it is one Silver Coin.”
“Can you make it a bit cheaper?”
“…Two bags of each, no more.”
“Deal!”
After the transaction, Mu Bai happily put the four bags of powder into her Storage Space and continued shopping with Ye Qi.
With a carriage full of cucumbers and tomatoes, using the acceleration powder would mean they would be ripe in two or three days.
Even if they used it every day, they probably wouldn’t finish the powder before it expired.
If she had seen this at the Trading Station last time, she definitely wouldn’t have been willing to spend one Silver Coin.
But now, the family had money!
In the future, they could eat fresh vegetables every day.
After browsing the entire half-section, Mu Bai saw many interesting things, but unfortunately, the useful ones were generally not cost-effective, or they were so expensive she simply couldn’t afford them.
Arriving near the Weapon Shop where Ye Qi had bought bullets last time, Mu Bai saw the familiar storefront and suddenly remembered they needed to replenish ammunition.
“Let’s go take a look.”
“Mhm,” Ye Qi agreed.
Mu Bai eagerly quickened her pace.
According to Ye Qi’s previous description, there were many wonderful pieces of equipment in the Weapon Shop.
She was very curious.