The next day, Lin Zhan got out of his own bed, looked at the empty space beside him, and sighed, "Alas, my wife, my wife, why did you have to listen to my father-in-law and go home? Would I have eaten you?"
While thinking of his wife, Lin Zhan's communicator buzzed. Lin Zhan looked and saw it was Leng Shan calling.
"What's up, Old Leng? Damn, what happened to you? You look so worn out." Lin Zhan answered the video call, looking at Leng Shan opposite him with dark circles under his eyes and messy hair.
"Don't mention it. I've been busy feeding dogs at home. I need your help with something," Leng Shan said, sounding a little anxious.
Lin Zhan was confused by Leng Shan's words and asked, "What are you saying? If that's the case, then don't look for me. I don't have that hobby."
"Get lost, what are you thinking? You don't have that hobby, as if I do! I'm looking for you to quickly find me an animal expert or a famous veterinarian to help figure out a solution," Leng Shan cursed and continued.
"After the battle with the Bone Demon Clan, over 80,000 of our dogs died. This has worried my grandfather sick, and he's made the whole family think of a way to restore our dog population. Even my grandfather's two Dragon Mastiffs are exhausted. These past few days, they've been lying down."
Lin Zhan thought about the large size of Old Master Leng Ao's two Dragon Mastiffs. "Good heavens, even those massive dogs are exhausted. What is Old Master Leng planning to do?"
"Old Leng, I remember your family's Dragon Mastiffs suffered the least damage this time. Why is Grandpa Leng still so anxious to breed Dragon Mastiffs?"
Leng Shan sighed, "It's not that after fighting those skeletons, my grandfather got addicted to fighting. The old man thinks Dragon Mastiffs have good physiques and strong combat power, so he plans to raise 300,000 Dragon Mastiffs and lead these dogs to fight with the beast races next time."
Lin Zhan couldn't help but admire Old Master Leng's idea. "This old man is truly domineering. And speaking of which, the combination of hunting dogs cooperating with hunters is really effective against the beast races. I'll hang up now. I'll get back to you later. Don't worry, I actually have a good idea."
After hanging up the communicator, Lin Zhan summoned the system. "System, are you still alive? I have a big deal for you."
The system, hearing Lin Zhan's summons, responded with a hint of disbelief. "What big deal? I'm telling you upfront, I'm not selling just wine."
"It's not just wine. This time I mainly need medicine. Do you have any drugs that can promote animal estrus and increase the pregnancy rate for animals, mainly dogs?" Lin Zhan explained the situation to the system.
The system looked dumbfounded and said, "Damn, host, you're still amazing. I originally prepared everything for you, but damn, you haven't figured things out yet, and now you're getting me involved with dogs again."
"Don't say I don't have it. It works wonders for both animals and humans. There are ones for below Gold tier, below Diamond tier, and even for Lords and quasi-kings. Exchange with same-tier crystal cores, 10 portions. How many do you want?"
Since the system returned from its ancestral training, it had also learned to trade directly with crystal cores. After all, using evolution points to exchange for such high-quality goods was too much. It could earn more by exchanging for crystal cores and using them itself.
It had to be said, the system family was quite formidable, actually opening system family-style businesses across all realms.
"Same-tier crystal cores, 12 portions. I'm buying a large quantity this time, so shouldn't you give me a discount? Besides, I need to buy some equipment from you too. Let's keep the benefits within our own circle." Lin Zhan planned to be a middleman and started bargaining with the system.
The system carefully calculated. It was a profit of about double, as its cost to exchange for 30 portions with same-tier crystal cores was significantly lower. It agreed to Lin Zhan's request. "Alright, who told you to be my host?"
Lin Zhan quickly took out his communicator and called Leng Shan. "Old Leng, I found a renowned doctor who has medicine. It can definitely solve your dog problem."
After Lin Zhan introduced the medicine produced by the system to Leng Shan, Leng Shan directly ordered a large quantity of medicine, including 10,000 Gold tier crystal cores, 1,000 Diamond tier crystal cores, and 100 Lord tier crystal cores. He also stated that he would send someone to collect the medicine immediately.
Two hours later, Lin Zhan handed the medicine to Leng Shan's men stationed in the capital and earned a 20% commission from this transaction.
"System, I want a set of armor that is Gold tier but can defend against Diamond tier attacks. And I need a weapon. What good recommendations do you have?" Having earned money, Lin Zhan intended to equip himself first.
"Host, this system recommends Rune Armaments and the Cold Forged Gold Silk Inner Armor. Together, they can defend against the full force of a Diamond peak attack." The system was quite reliable in its primary functions.
"As for weapons, dual sabers forged from Star Iron, the 'Flying Shark Chain Blades.' The blades are 80 centimeters long, with shark-tooth-like serrations on the back, giving them strong cutting power. The handles also contain a 10-centimeter chain. Imagine, after throwing the sabers, transmitting your lightning power through the chain. How exhilarating would that be?"
Lin Zhan looked at the armor and dual sabers and nodded with satisfaction. "I'll take them both. How much?"
The system acted like a subservient lackey. "Thank you, honored host. You only need to give me another 10 Lord tier crystal cores."
Lin Zhan, well aware of the system's greed, said with a cold expression, "Give you another chance. Speak properly."
The system acted as if it had suffered a great loss. "We're even now. Your commission is enough."
"No, unless you also provide a set of women's armor and 30 jars of century-old fine wine, I won't help you get any more business in the future." Lin Zhan felt he was being outrageously demanding this time, but he didn't care if he got less.
"Okay, but you have to introduce more business to me in the future. This time, consider it me losing money to gain customers," the system said through gritted teeth, viciously.
Seeing the system go silent, Lin Zhan chuckled slyly. "This silly deer, I'm just using some commission. I haven't spent a penny myself, and I've got the equipment. I even got armor for my wife."
On the other side, the system, chuckling even more wickedly, muttered to itself, "Host, this silly deer, with this IQ, you still want to outsmart this system. These two sets of equipment didn't even use a third of your commission, and you're still happily hopping around."
Lin Zhan gleefully practiced with his new weapons in the courtyard, sighing with emotion. "This system is quite reliable. I'll send that set of armor to my wife later to appease her. That way, she can sleep with me tonight."
Ouyang Xinlan walked out and said to Lin Zhan, who was still wielding his dual sabers, "Zhan'er, it's almost New Year's in two days. Take Xiu'er out and have a good look around. Buy whatever you like."
Lin Zhan put away his dual sabers and replied, "Got it, Mom. I'll change my clothes and go find Xiu."