Chapter 752: Zhang Xuan Goes Shopping

Before long, Sun Qiang called over a waiter. When he returned to where he had been, he couldn't help but be startled.

He saw that the young master had changed into a different set of clothes, now adorned with jewels and splendor. In his hand, he held a folding fan, which he kept waving, with an air of arrogance on his face. From a distance, he looked like a typical spoiled rich kid.

"What is he up to?"

Though puzzled, he swallowed the words that came to his lips, obediently approached, and clasped his fists: "Young Master!"

When the old master had taken him to the Tianyu Trading Company before, he had also behaved strangely, and in the end, Ling Tianyu had personally come to pay his respects and willingly offer money. Could it be that the young master was going to pull the same trick?

"Mm."

Nodding, Zhang Xuan glanced sideways at the waiter who had followed behind: "Are you the one in charge here?"

"I wouldn't dare claim to be in charge, but I can make some decisions..."

The waiter smiled.

This waiter was a young man in his twenties, appearing to be at the fifth level of the Mortal Transformation realm. He was responsible for introducing and selling the items displayed here and had some authority.

"If you can make decisions, that's good. I want to buy some things here. Just recommend the expensive ones to me!"

Waving his fan, Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"Recommend the expensive ones?"

Sun Qiang's eyelids twitched.

He had done business before and knew the rules of the trade. When others bought things, they were afraid of being overcharged and would keep a low profile, pretending to have no money. But the young master was different—he wanted the expensive ones recommended. Didn't that mean he had so much money he didn't know what to do with it?

Meeting a customer like that, they would definitely fleece him for all he was worth!

Weren't they here to seek revenge?

Why did it seem like they were here to let the other party make money?

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, the waiter across from him brightened up and stepped forward: "Young master, this bronze mace is quite good. It was forged by a six-star artifact smith and has reached the peak of the middle-grade spiritual rank..."

On the counter before them, a bronze mace was displayed, emitting a cold gleam.

"Let me have a look."

Hearing the introduction, Zhang Xuan did not decline and waved his hand lightly.

"Right away!"

With a glint in his eyes, the waiter quickly took the bronze mace from the counter and handed it over with both hands.

Zhang Xuan took it casually and gave it a gentle flick.

Hum!

The bronze mace let out a soft hum, accompanied by a whistling wind, giving a strong sense of pressure.

"Good stuff..."

Satisfied, he nodded, casually tossed it to Sun Qiang, then raised his eyes to look at the waiter: "How much?"

"Reporting to the 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 commemorative significance. It is one of the treasures of our Spirit Materials Pavilion. As for the price... it might be a bit higher!"

After a moment of hesitation, the attendant said.

"Here it comes..."

Hearing these words and the tone, Sun Qiang shook his head.

This guy was quite sly, seemingly having discerned that his young master was a 'sucker,' deliberately using this tone to raise the price.

Just as he was thinking how to respond, he heard his usually composed young master snort coldly: "Expensive? What, are you afraid I can't afford it?"

Covering his forehead, Sun Qiang almost burst into tears.

Young master... are you really here for revenge?

Why does it feel like a nouveau riche entering the city, just waiting to be fleeced?

"Of course not. I know the young master is of noble status and can certainly afford it..."

Forcing a smile, the attendant gritted his teeth as if he were losing a lot of money: "This bronze mace was originally five thousand mid-grade spirit stones. Since the young master is so forthright, if you truly want to buy it, I can apply for a price of three thousand!"

"Three thousand?"

Sun Qiang felt like vomiting blood.

This was outright robbery!

When he came yesterday, he had also looked at this item; the asking price was only a thousand, but no one bought it. Today, the opening price was five thousand! And claiming three thousand was a bargain...

Did they really take them for fools?

Just as he was about to remind his master, he saw the young master nod with satisfaction: "A weapon forged by a sixth-rank artifact master is worth this price! Sun Qiang, wrap it up. I want this thing!"

"Want it?"

Sun Qiang staggered.

Had the young master gone mad or what?

Not to mention whether they had three thousand mid-grade spirit stones, even if they did, they shouldn't buy this piece of junk!

And that talk about a six-star artifact master, some Zhu Quan—it was obviously a scam.

With that much money, they could buy a high-grade spirit weapon. Who would buy this thing?

However, since the young master said to buy it, as a servant, he dared not object and could only take the bronze mace in hand.

The attendant clearly hadn't expected this person to be so straightforward and widened his eyes in surprise.

This worthless item had been on display for who knows how many days without selling, and this guy bought it without hesitation—he really seemed like a rich sucker!

"Hmm, are there any more expensive, better things? Take me to see them. Surely the most precious thing in your Spirit Materials Pavilion is just this peak mid-grade spirit-level bronze mace?"

With one hand behind his back and the other holding a folding fan, Zhang Xuan looked extremely impatient, as if the item he had just bought was too cheap and beneath his status.

"Yes, of course there are more expensive ones!"

The attendant's eyes lit up. Just as he was about to lead the way, he hesitated: "Young master, about the money for this bronze mace..."

It wasn't that he didn't trust the other party; after doing business for so many years, he had seen all kinds of people. To be safe, he wanted to see the money first.

"Do you think I, your young master, would renege on a debt? How dare you!"

As if his dignity had been insulted, Zhang Xuan snorted and was about to flare up, but then shook his head: "Fine, if I don't give you something, you won't do your best to help me find what I need!"

With that, he flipped his wrist and tossed over a spirit stone.

The attendant caught it casually, but when he saw what was in his palm, he froze on the spot: "A high-grade spirit stone..."

What the other had casually thrown over was rich in spiritual energy, emitting a pure qi that stung the skin.

It was actually a high-grade spirit stone!

Spirit stones of this grade were only traded by Saint Domain experts, at least those at the Silkworm Seal realm. The other had tossed one out casually to buy a bronze mace...

His throat went dry.

"Right, one high-grade spirit stone is worth ten thousand medium-grade ones. That should be enough for this bronze mace, shouldn't it?" Zhang Xuan snorted.

"Enough, enough... and there's even some left over!"

The attendant quickly nodded.

He had been doubtful just a moment ago, but now that doubt vanished into thin air.

Someone who could casually produce a high-grade spirit stone—how could he possibly be unable to afford something? No need to guess, he must be the young master of some great clan, used to spending money freely!

"Hmph, hurry up and lead the way!"

Zhang Xuan said.

"Yes!"

With the high-grade spirit stone as a foundation, the attendant's attitude was indeed much more respectful than before. He hurriedly led the way, and soon the three of them arrived deep in the hall.

There were noticeably fewer people here, but those who came were almost all high-ranking officials and nobles, and the items on display were clearly more precious.

Zhang Xuan looked up and surveyed the area.

"Spirit-grade top-tier weapons, rare ores, spirit fruits that extend lifespan..."

His Insightful Eye flickered, and treasures radiated light, dazzling his vision.

No wonder it was the Spirit Materials Pavilion of Hongyuan City. Even with his extremely high standards, seeing these treasures made him feel tempted.

After looking around, a smile slowly crept onto his lips, and he walked toward a jade box not far away.

"What is this?"

Arriving before it, Zhang Xuan asked.

"This is a sixth-grade Barrier-Breaking Pill! Taking it allows a Mortal Transformation ninth-level expert to unconditionally advance one minor rank. It was personally refined by Vice Dean Luo of the Master Teacher Academy's Alchemy Academy, and the price is extremely high!"

The attendant hurriedly said.

"Sixth-grade Barrier-Breaking Pill?"

The higher the cultivation, the harder it is to train. Especially at Mortal Transformation ninth level, when a golden core forms within the body. Taking this pill allows an unconditional minor rank advancement—its efficacy and value could be described as terrifying.

"May I take a look?"

Zhang Xuan asked.

"Normally, such a pill is not allowed to be touched, but since you, young master, wish to see it, I can take it out..." Knowing that the person before him was a big spender, the attendant smiled.

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

The attendant stepped forward, opened the counter, took out the jade box, and gently opened it.

Boom!

A surge of pure spiritual power emanated from it, causing every pore on the body to open wide, as if swallowing this pill would greatly increase one's cultivation and bring a qualitative leap in strength.

Above the pill, it seemed as if green smoke swirled, ready at any moment to transform into a dragon and break free from control.

Although this pill was only at the finished pill level, due to the preciousness of the medicinal ingredients and its high grade, it was still extremely valuable.

"Excellent pill..."

"A sixth-grade pill—even if you wanted to buy it, you couldn't afford it!"

"Indeed, too precious..."

When the jade box opened, the surging spiritual power also attracted a crowd of onlookers.

Many cultivators who had been examining other treasures in the hall all turned their gazes here.

Seeing that he had drawn attention, Zhang Xuan waved his hand: "Close it. This pill is good. How much? I'll buy it."

Hearing that the young master wanted to buy it, the attendant quickly closed the jade box and said excitedly: "This is a sixth-grade pill, refined by the Alchemy Academy's vice dean using ninety-nine rare medicinal ingredients. If you truly wish to buy it, young master, it's two high-grade spirit stones!"

"Two high-grade spirit stones?"

"Is this a robbery?"

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

...

A murmur rippled through the surroundings.

Those who frequented the Spirit Materials Pavilion knew the prices of items here.

Although this pill was sixth-grade, it was only low-grade and freshly formed. A price of five thousand medium-grade spirit stones would be fair enough. Two high-grade spirit stones... was practically no different from robbery.

Just as everyone thought the young master would surely find it too expensive, they saw him raise an eyebrow: "A sixth-grade pill for two high-grade spirit stones—not expensive. I'll take it!"

"Buy it?"

Everyone was stunned. They had seen fools, but never one this foolish.

Don't you need to haggle when buying something?

"Alright, I'll wrap it up for you now, young master..."

Hearing that he wanted to buy, the attendant excitedly jumped up again and hurriedly took the jade box to hand it to Sun Qiang.

But before it reached him, the generous young master looked over, frowned, and showed a hint of worry: "Your goods here—there aren't any fakes, are there?"

"Fakes? You're joking, young master!"

The attendant smiled awkwardly: "All items in our Spirit Materials Pavilion are appraised by professional treasure appraisers. There's absolutely no mistake. If any problem is found, we'll refund ten times the price!"