Chapter 770: Zhang Xuan Buys Something

Before long, Sun Qiang called over a waiter. When he returned to their original spot, he couldn't help but be startled.

The young master had, at some point, changed into a new outfit, adorned with dazzling jewels. In his hand, he held a folding fan, which he swayed constantly, a proud expression on his face. From a distance, he looked exactly like a rich, profligate second-generation heir.

"What is he trying to do?"

He wondered inwardly, but swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He obediently approached, cupped his fist, and said, "Young Master!"

When the Old Master had taken him to the Tianyu Trading Firm, his behavior had also been peculiar, yet it resulted in Ling Tianyu personally coming to pay respects and willingly offering money. Was the Young Master planning to do the same?

"Hmm," Zhang Xuan nodded, glancing sideways at the waiter who was following behind them. "Are you the manager here?"

"I wouldn't presume to be the manager, but I can make some decisions," the waiter replied with a smile.

This waiter was a young man of about twenty, seemingly at the fifth level of Mortal Transcendence cultivation, responsible for introducing and selling the goods displayed there. He possessed a certain level of authority.

"It's good that you can make decisions. I want to buy some things here, so just recommend a few of the most expensive items!" Zhang Xuan said indifferently, flicking his fan.

"The most expensive?" Sun Qiang's eyelids twitched.

He had been in business before and knew the unwritten rules. When others bought things, they feared being overcharged and tended to be low-key, pretending not to have much money. But the young master, on the other hand, asked for the most expensive recommendations... Didn't that just scream that he had too much money to spend?

It would be strange if they didn't fleece such a customer to death!

Wasn't he here for revenge?

Why did it seem like he was helping the other party make money instead?

Indeed, hearing his words, the waiter's eyes lit up. He stepped forward. "Young Master, this bronze mace is excellent. It was crafted by a six-star artifact forger and has already reached the peak of Spirit-tier mid-grade..."

On the counter before them, there happened to be a bronze mace emitting a cold gleam.

"Let me see!" Hearing the introduction, Zhang Xuan didn't refuse, simply waving his hand.

"Certainly!" The waiter's eyes gleamed as he quickly took the bronze mace from the counter and handed it over with both hands.

Zhang Xuan casually took it and gave a gentle flick of his wrist.

The bronze mace let out a soft hum, accompanied by a fierce whooshing sound, giving off a strong sense of oppression.

"Good item..." Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction, casually tossing it to Sun Qiang. He then raised an eyebrow and looked at the waiter. "How much?"

"Reporting to Young Master, this bronze mace was personally forged by the six-star artifact master Zhu Quan over a hundred years ago. It not only has practical value but also historical significance. It's one of our Spirit Material store's most treasured items, so the price... might be a bit high!" The waiter hesitated before speaking.

"Here it comes..." Hearing the words and tone, Sun Qiang shook his head.

This fellow was quite shrewd. He seemed to have realized that his young master was a "sucker" and was intentionally using this tone to raise the price.

Just as he was wondering how to respond, he heard the usually composed young master let out a cold snort. "Expensive? What, are you afraid I can't afford it?"

Sun Qiang covered his forehead, almost in tears.

Young Master... Are you really here for revenge?

It felt more like a nouveau riche entering the city, waiting to be slaughtered.

"Of course not, I know Young Master is of noble status and can certainly afford it..." The waiter offered a conciliatory smile, then gritted his teeth, as if losing a lot of money. "This bronze mace was originally five thousand mid-grade spirit stones, but since Young Master is so straightforward, if you truly wish to buy it, I can apply for it to be sold for three thousand!"

"Three thousand?" Sun Qiang nearly spat blood.

This was blatant robbery!

When he came yesterday, he had seen this item; it was priced at only a thousand and no one bought it. Today, it started at five thousand! And they claimed they could sell it for three thousand...

Did they truly think they were idiots?

Just as he was about to give a reminder, he saw the Young Master nod with satisfaction. "A weapon forged by a six-star artifact master is worth that price! Sun Qiang, wrap it up. I want this!"

"You want it?" Sun Qiang swayed.

Was the Young Master crazy or something?

Setting aside whether they even had three thousand mid-grade spirit stones, even if they did, he wouldn't buy this broken thing!

And a six-star artifact forger, and some Zhu Quan—it sounded like a trick.

With that much money, one could buy a Spirit-tier high-grade weapon. Who would buy this?

However, since the Young Master said to buy it, as a subordinate, he dared not object and simply held the bronze mace in his hand.

The waiter clearly hadn't expected the young man to be so decisive and widened his eyes in surprise.

This worthless item had been displayed for who knew how many days, unsold, and yet the other party bought it without hesitation. It seemed he really was a rich sucker!

"Hmm, do you have anything more expensive, anything better? Take me to see it. Is this Spirit-tier mid-grade peak bronze mace truly the most precious item in your Spirit Material store?" Zhang Xuan asked, with one hand behind his back and the other holding his folding fan, a look of impatience on his face, as if the item he had just bought was too cheap and unworthy of his status.

"Yes, of course, we have more expensive items!" The waiter's eyes gleamed. Just as he was about to lead the way, he hesitated. "Young Master, the payment for this bronze mace..."

It wasn't that he didn't trust the other party. Having been in business for many years, he had seen all kinds of people. To be safe, it was better to see the money first.

"Do you think I'll renege on my payment? How audacious!" Zhang Xuan snorted, as if his dignity had been insulted. He was about to get angry, then shook his head. "Fine, if I don't give you something, you won't wholeheartedly help me find things!"

With a flick of his wrist, he tossed a spirit stone over.

The waiter casually caught it. Seeing what was in his palm, he instantly froze on the spot. "A high-grade spirit stone..."

The spirit stone casually tossed by the other party was filled with abundant spiritual energy, emanating pure spiritual qi that made one's skin tingle.

It was actually a high-grade spirit stone!

Spirit stones of this level were typically traded only by Saint Realm experts, or at least experts at the Chrysalis Seal Realm. For the other party to casually throw one out to purchase a bronze mace...

His throat went dry.

"Indeed, one high-grade spirit stone is worth ten thousand mid-grade ones. That should be enough for this bronze mace, right?" Zhang Xuan snorted.

"More than enough, more than enough... there's even change!" The waiter quickly nodded.

Any doubts he had were instantly dispelled.

How could someone who could casually produce a high-grade spirit stone not be able to afford things? There was no need to guess; he was definitely a young master from a prominent family, used to lavish spending!

"Good, then hurry up and lead the way!" Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Yes!"

With this high-grade spirit stone as a prelude, the waiter's attitude was indeed much more respectful than before. He hurriedly led the way, and soon, the three of them arrived at the deeper part of the hall.

There were noticeably fewer people here, but those who did come were almost all influential dignitaries. Moreover, the items displayed here were clearly more valuable.

Zhang Xuan looked up.

"Spirit-tier high-grade weapons, rare ores, spirit fruits that can extend one's lifespan..."

His Eye of Insight shimmered, the radiating treasure light somewhat dazzling.

As expected of the Spirit Material store in Hongyuan City. Even with his extremely high standards, he couldn't help but feel a little tempted by these treasures.

After looking around, a slow smile spread across his lips, and he walked towards a jade box not far away.

"What is this?" Zhang Xuan asked when he reached it.

"This is a Level 6 Obstacle-Breaking Pill! Upon consumption, it can unconditionally advance a Level 9 Mortal Transcendence expert by one minor level! It was personally refined by Vice Dean Luo of the Pill Refinement Institute at the Master Teacher Academy, and its price is extremely high!" the waiter quickly explained.

"A Level 6 Obstacle-Breaking Pill?"

The higher one's cultivation, the more difficult it became to cultivate. Especially upon reaching Level 9 Mortal Transcendence, where a Golden Core condensed within the body, for a pill to unconditionally advance one by a minor level after consumption—its efficacy and value could be described as terrifying.

"May I take a look?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"Ordinarily, this kind of pill is not allowed to be touched by others. However, since Young Master wishes to see it, I can take it out," the waiter said with a smile, knowing that the young man before him was a significant customer.

"Hmm," Zhang Xuan nodded.

The waiter stepped forward, opened the display case, took out the jade box, and carefully opened it.

Boom!

A surge of pure spiritual energy emanated from within, causing every pore on one's body to open up. It seemed as if merely swallowing this pill could greatly boost one's cultivation and bring about a qualitative leap in strength.

Above the pill, a faint green mist seemed to swirl, as if it could transform into a dragon and break free at any moment.

Although this pill was only at the basic formation level, due to the preciousness of the medicinal ingredients used and its high grade, it was still incredibly valuable.

"What a fine pill..."

"A Level 6 pill. Even if you wanted to buy this kind of medicine, you couldn't afford it!"

"Indeed, it's too precious..."

The opening of the jade box and the surge of spiritual energy attracted many onlookers.

All the cultivators who had been viewing other treasures in the main hall now turned their attention.

Seeing that everyone was captivated, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. "Close it. This pill is good. How much is it? I'll buy it!"

Hearing that the young master wanted to buy it, the waiter quickly closed the jade box and spoke excitedly, "This is a Level 6 pill, and it was refined by the Vice Dean of the Pill Refinement Institute using eighty-one types of rare medicinal ingredients. If Young Master truly wishes to buy it, it's two high-grade spirit stones!"

"Two high-grade spirit stones?"

"Is this robbery?"

"Wasn't this pill five thousand mid-grade spirit stones a few days ago? When did it jump to two high-grade spirit stones?"

An uproar arose among the surrounding crowd.

Those who frequently visited the Spirit Material store knew a thing or two about the prices of items here.

Although this pill had reached Level 6, it was only a low-grade one and had just recently formed. A price of five thousand mid-grade spirit stones was already quite fair. Two high-grade spirit stones... could practically be considered no different from robbery.

Just when everyone thought the young master would surely find it too expensive, they saw him raise an eyebrow. "A Level 6 pill, two high-grade spirit stones—not expensive. I'll buy it!"

"He bought it?"

Everyone was dumbfounded. They had seen foolish people, but never one so foolish.

Don't you need to bargain when you buy things?

"Alright then, I'll package it for Young Master right away..."

Hearing that he wanted to buy it, the waiter excitedly jumped again, eagerly taking the jade box and about to place it in Sun Qiang's hand.

However, before he could do so, the generous young master looked at him, his brow furrowed with a hint of concern. "You don't have any counterfeit goods, do you?"

"Counterfeit goods? Young Master must be joking!" The waiter gave an awkward laugh. "Our Spirit Material store's items are all appraised by expert appraisers; there's absolutely no mistake. If any problem is found, we'll compensate ten-fold!"