I'm Really Not the Demon God's Lackey Chapter 199: Awaken The Giant Within

Obviously, Lin Jie didn’t know if Joseph was actually here to purchase a book.

Truth to be told, Mu’en had reported to him that the situation of Vincent’s group against the Church of the Dome had reached a tipping point. Both sides were anticipating conflict, and tensions were at an all time high. While one side was getting ready for a final attack, the other was preparing a last ceremony.

In such a critical moment, Joseph basically has no reason to visit him for a book purchase. He most likely would be here for detailed information regarding Michael and the Path of the Flaming Sword.

But all of us here are already thick as thieves, how can you bear to only speak official business the moment you step into my store? 

Is our friendship really that shallow? 

Did our many heartfelt encounters not even amount to even the price of a book? 

Therefore, before we speak official business, let’s have a cordial transaction to strengthen our friendship!

That’s right, Lin Jie was seizing the opportunity at hand. He once again began utilizing his eloquence to promote his books.

Even if Joseph had come without the intention of buying any books, hearing such a question would make him embarrassed to state the purpose of the visit and would only speak of it after getting a book.

However, this technique was specially used to target those more acquainted patrons, especially those who were in need of help. Time and time again, this conveniently appropriate method produced results that spoke for itself.

If this were any ordinary customer, this question would have been no different from a harmless query about their visit to the bookstore.

Unsurprisingly, Joseph was momentarily stumped by this question. He recovered quickly and nodded. “I have indeed come to get a book. Although the previous book you previously picked for me was great, the contents are rather profound.

“I must say that my comprehension skills couldn’t quite keep up. Hence, I believe I still require more improvement before I can fully utilize it.”

The first book he had gotten was very a

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