After concluding a transaction with Ying Qin that could be called sky-high, Lin Qi told Ying Qin with a troubled expression that the funds his family had given him for this trip had all been poured into the plot of land for Warm Fragrance Pavilion.
Therefore, Lin Qi asked Ying Qin to spread the word among the circles of wealthy nobles in Twin Sun Red Dragon City. He intended to sell off a batch of rare local specialties from the Western Continent that he had brought with him, recoup some funds, then purchase a batch of Eastern specialty goods to take back to the West for profit.
Having just made a huge fortune, Ying Qin was in an excellent mood. His face was flushed, and he was practically floating with joy. Upon hearing Lin Qi's request, he agreed without the slightest hesitation. He clapped Lin Qi hard on the shoulder and promised to introduce him to a group of imperial capital young masters who spent money with the grandest of gestures.
As for Lin Qi's plan to purchase Eastern local specialties, Ying Qin gave him a reassuring guarantee as well.
"Brother Lin, you and I are as close as brothers—our friendship was forged in life and death. So just rest easy. Didn't you say you wanted to sell goods to recoup your funds? Tell this king about any rare treasures you have. I still have a little spare cash on hand, and anything that catches my eye, I'll naturally buy at a high price."
"I'll find you a batch of the imperial capital's most lavish-spending young masters. To put it plainly, I'll only bring you those wastrel fops who are best at squandering their fortunes—and they'll absolutely be ones who bear grudges against each other. For the body of a