With a thought from Seraphina Sullivan,
A Power Apple—fist-sized, with smooth, green skin, emitting a faint, fresh, fruity fragrance and a weak fluctuation of Energy—appeared in her hand.
Seraphina Sullivan rested the apple in her palm.
She presented the Power Apple to the mysterious shopkeeper.
and asked, "So, can I trade this for the Healing Blood Grape Seeds?"
The faint blue lights under the cloak turned slightly toward the apple in Seraphina Sullivan’s hand.
It seemed to be "observing" and "evaluating."
After a moment of silence, the neutral Voice of the Soul sounded again:
"Hmm... A peculiar Spirit Fruit. It contains the Ability to grant stable Power. Although its Grade is still low, it does have value."
Seraphina Sullivan’s heart leaped with joy. ’There’s a chance!’
However, the shopkeeper’s next words nearly took her breath away. "...You can trade. However, one such apple can only be exchanged for one Healing Blood Grape Seed."
Seraphina Sullivan: "!!!"
’A ripoff!’
’This is definitely a ripoff!’
’Her Power Apple was a special, mature fruit that could be eaten directly for a permanent Effect!’
’The other party was offering just seeds, which still needed to be planted, cultivated, and waited on to bear fruit!’
’A finished apple for a single seed?’
’This exchange rate is a total scam!’
She wanted to argue her case.
But looking at the other party’s calm, unwavering blue lights,
and feeling the intangible, awe-inspiring pressure of the rules in this Space,
Seraphina Sullivan wisely swallowed her words.
Here, the pricing power was entirely in the other party’s hands.
’Forget it. It’s good enough that I can trade for them at all. Besides... I’m not short on Power Apples right now.’
Seraphina Sullivan quickly adjusted her mindset.
The Power Apple Tree was growing well in the Scavenger’s Farm.
The first harvest had already yielded dozens of fruits.
And it would continue to bear more.
Using a few to trade for life-saving seeds that were urgently needed was completely worth it.
"Alright, I’ll trade!" Seraphina Sullivan said decisively.
She took out nine more identical green Power Apples from the Scavenger’s Farm.
"I’ll trade for nine more, for a total of ten seeds."
Ten Healing Blood Grape Seeds would be enough for her to try planting.
And she could spare one or two for the team as a source of hope and a Healing reserve.
The blue lights seemed to pause for a moment at her "generosity."
But they quickly returned to their calm state.
"The transaction is complete."
Ten green apples floated up from Seraphina Sullivan’s hands.
They flew into the shadows behind the counter and disappeared.
At the same time, inside the crystal display case, the silk-wrapped packet of seeds automatically separated.
Ten tiny seeds, as brilliant as blood diamonds, flew out lightly.
They landed in a small Jade Box that Seraphina Sullivan had prepared.
The seeds were cool to the touch, yet they pulsed with vibrant life.
With the transaction finished, Seraphina Sullivan didn’t dare to linger.
The items here were good, but the rules were strict. Staying for too long might not be a good thing.
Besides, other than the Three Realms Compass and a few other items that might catch the shopkeeper’s eye,
she no longer had anything of sufficient value to trade for anything else.
The Three Realms Compass was still useful to her; she couldn’t bear to part with it.
"Farewell." Seraphina Sullivan gave the shopkeeper a slight nod.

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