The Mysterious Merchant: Help Me Slash the Price
Lan Province.
Within the sphere of influence of the Heaven-Praying Hall.
In a forest.
A male disciple mysteriously led a female disciple into the woods.
"Junior sister, junior sister, I've got a real treasure for you!"
The female disciple's face turned bright red.
But there was still some anticipation.
All that was seen was the male disciple suddenly ripping open his shirt.
A first-grade Protective Talisman was revealed.
"Junior sister, look!"
The male disciple looked smug, while the female disciple showed a hint of disappointment.
But after seeing the talisman clearly, he exclaimed in surprise, "Senior brother, isn't this a first-grade talisman? How did you get such a treasure?"
They were merely disciples of the Heaven-Praying Hall.
There is absolutely no chance of obtaining a talisman of this level.
"Elbow! Senior brother, come with me to turn ourselves in. We must never do such a thing as theft."
"Junior sister, you've misunderstood."
"What misunderstanding! Even in our Heaven-Praying Hall, this kind of first-grade talisman is an extremely precious resource. How could you possibly have obtained it? You must have stolen it from someone else. Go and turn yourself in. I know Elder Cao Song of the Law Enforcement Hall, and he will definitely show you leniency."
The female disciple grabbed the male disciple and tried to leave.
The male disciple, quite helpless, quickly explained, "Junior sister, listen to me, this really wasn't stolen. I got it from Pin Heihei merchant."
"Pin Heihei?"
The female disciple looked puzzled and asked, "What is that?"
The male disciple finally managed to break free and continued to explain, "That was a mysterious merchant caravan traveling throughout the Nine Provinces. They carried countless goods and treasures, and today they happened to be traveling to the Lan Province region, so they offered some goodies. At first, I didn't believe it, but I actually drew a first-grade talisman!"
After hearing my senior brother explain it clearly...
Even she was somewhat tempted.
"Senior brother, is that Pin Heihei merchant still around?"
"Of course! Your senior brother has really good luck; not only did he draw this first-grade talisman, he also got a second-grade pill!"
The male disciple was smug.
"Senior brother, hurry up and take it out so I can admire it."
The female disciple was somewhat anxious.
The value of a second-grade elixir far surpasses that of a first-grade talisman.
Talismans are mostly immediate and functional means.
But elixirs can achieve permanent effects.
Some can help martial artists break through their cultivation levels.
Some can increase one's cultivation level.
Some can extend lifespan.
Its applications are truly limitless.
But the male disciple paused for a moment and said, "Senior brother hasn't gotten his hands on it yet. The mysterious merchant said that to obtain this pill, you need to find someone to cut me—no, I mean, to help senior brother cut me—that's why senior brother thought of you."
"Okay, okay, I'm willing to help my senior brother."
The female disciple chuckled and spoke.
The male disciple chuckled and said, "By the way, junior sister, not only can you help your senior brother, but you'll also get a chance to draw a treasure. If you manage to draw something amazing, you'll be rolling in it! We've worked so hard cultivating in the Heaven-Praying Hall for years, and all the resources we've gained are probably not as valuable as this talisman and pill. That's a second-grade pill!"
Second-grade pills can only be refined by master-level Alchemist.
In the vast Spirit Province, only True Person Qingyang of the Longevity Hall is capable of refining it.
He is now a junior member of the Dragon-Seeking Sect.
Upon hearing that she too would have a chance to draw a prize, the female disciple smiled brightly.
She urged her senior brother to take her there quickly.
Pin Heihei's mysterious online mall has a foothold.
Under a flag.
Many disciples of the Heaven-Praying Hall have already arrived.
He also brought along his fellow apprentices.
Xiao Yuan was shrouded in a black robe.
The other members of the Black Dragon Clan were communicating with some disciples of the Heaven-Praying Hall.
Further afield.
Eighth Elder Lin Xiaotian provided full protection throughout the process.
Chen Ning awarded him the honorary title of Chief Escort.
Responsible for the security of this operation.
After all, they were causing trouble right under the nose of the Heaven-Praying Hall, so they still had to ensure their safety.
In the shadows.
There's also Xiao Mei as a line of defense.
Even if the powerful figures at the Heaven-Praying Hall launch an attack, they can escape unscathed.
Furthermore, Xiao Mei, this witch, is also very intelligent; after Chen Ning told her the plan, she understood it immediately.
Chen Ning also told Xiao Yuan that if he had any questions, he could ask Xiao Mei at any time.
Serve as chief technical consultant.
Therefore, there shouldn't be any problems with the execution of this plan.
Is the Venerable Mei playing tricks?
When it comes to using tricks and schemes, Chen Ning is the granddaddy!
All that knowledge I had in my past life wasn't for nothing.
At this time.
The disciples of the Heaven-Praying Hall were overjoyed.
They all drew exceptionally precious treasures.
"Shopkeeper, I drew a Grade One Heavenly Lightning Talisman. How do I exchange it?"
A disciple of the Heaven-Praying Hall, his face beaming with joy, approached Xiao Yuan to inquire.
Xiao Yuan then diligently explained the rules, saying, "Look, you've already cut off 98% with your first cut. You only need 2% more to get it. Just find a few more fellow disciples to help you cut one more time."
"I see, thank you, shopkeeper!"
The disciple of the Heaven-Praying Hall wore a joyful expression.
I just felt like I was blessed with good fortune.
That's a whopping 98% cut!
He is the chosen one!
The new user excitedly went to recruit others.
Several long-time users complained, "Shopkeeper, I cut off 99% with my first cut, so why is the last 1% so hard to cut? I've even brought over three junior apprentices, but it's still no use... Are you cheating me?"
Xiao Yuan sighed and slowly asked, "Do you know the value of a first-grade talisman?"
"Of course I know, and that's precisely why I want it."
The disciple answered honestly.
Xiao Yuan snorted coldly and said, "How many years would it take you to earn something of such value in the Heaven-Praying Hall? You'd probably need to make outstanding contributions. But all we asked you to do was find a few people to help you cut a slash, and you're not even willing to put in the effort. You still want to question us. If you keep questioning us, then just give up. Anyway, you haven't contributed anything."
After saying those words...
On the contrary, the disciple who spoke seemed somewhat ashamed.
A fellow disciple nearby advised, "The shopkeeper himself said that you can obtain something of such value simply through hard work. What's there to be dissatisfied about? You haven't put in any effort or suffered any loss..."
"That's right, the shopkeeper's reputation is absolutely trustworthy. I personally witnessed Senior Sister Pan bring in seventy-two male confidants to help her, and in the end, they successfully obtained that second-grade pill."
He was criticized by his fellow disciples.
The disciple immediately apologized, "I'm sorry everyone, I'm sorry shopkeeper, I was too impatient. I'll go back and think of a solution right away!"
Xiao Yuan nodded, then kindly reminded him, "By the way, a friendly reminder: most of the people you've found have already participated in the lottery. To successfully win, you need to find some junior brothers and sisters who haven't participated before. Alright, that's all I have to say."
"Thank you for your guidance, shopkeeper!"
The disciple of the Heaven-Praying Hall was filled with gratitude and ran away in a hurry.
Seeing that he admitted his mistake and corrected it, all his fellow disciples showed a relieved smile.
The air here suddenly filled with a joyful atmosphere.