The behavior of the Elder of the Lustrous Snake had hints of on-the-nose self-promotion.
Under normal circumstances, during a trade between two powers, it is always the party putting forward the chips who initiates the investigation.
They then evaluate the value of the traded item and finally decide whether or not to go through with the trade.
However, when the Elder of the Lustrous Snake discovered that Fang Mu hadn't shown a satisfied expression after examining the two Undying Beast Species he brought, the Elder was afraid that the trade would end before it could even begin.
Upon hearing this, Fang Mu raised an eyebrow. It was difficult for him, judging merely by appearances, to discern how this particularly plain-looking Undying Beast Species could be defined by the Lustrous Snake Clan as the cream of the crop!
As Fang Mu's gaze landed on the Undying Beast Species that the Elder had been praising, the Elder promptly began to introduce it.