Short Fiend proposed that both sides take a step back and set the number of bonus items at three.
The male cultivator reluctantly agreed. "Fine, three it is. But I'll have to choose the bonus items myself."
Xu Chunniang remained unmoved. "Since they are bonus items I'm giving away, naturally I'll be the one to decide."
Seeing that the two were about to fall out, Short Fiend hurriedly said,
"Why harm your goodwill over such a trivial matter? Since neither of you will yield, why not draw lots to select three bonus items? That would be fair to both of you."
The two sides remained deadlocked. In the end, persuaded by Short Fiend, they accepted the method of drawing lots to choose the bonus items.
Seeing the two reach an agreement, Short Fiend's heart settled. This major deal was in the bag!
The goods being traded were immensely valuable. Even if he only earned a ten-percent commission, it would still be a considerable sum.
Moreover, the secret market would make a handsome profit from this deal. As the one who facilitated it, he naturally would not be left without benefits.
Once the terms had been settled, it was time to inspect the goods. After both sides confirmed the items, they completed the transaction on the spot.
Xu Chunniang lost the Yin Chen Pearl, the Golden Flood Dragon Token, and three Heavenly Demon-grade treasures, but she obtained the Seven-Curving Grass and the Nine-Colored Lotus as she had wished.
With these two soul-nourishing sacred items, she was more than ninety percent certain she could heal the damage to her divine soul.
So even though she had suffered a slight loss in the trade, she accepted it.
After leaving the stone house, Short Fiend asked whether she wished to continue browsing the secret