Buying Building Materials

Buying Building Materials

Li Xuan stood on the street, carefully looking around.

Although Li Xuan was not very familiar with Sala City, he had plenty of time now and happened to want to look around.

With no great pressure on him now, Li Xuan tucked the money pouch away and swaggered down the street, completely disregarding the people following behind him...

He admired the surroundings while releasing the pressure in his heart.

The feeling of freedom greatly improved Li Xuan's mood. Ever since he had transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, he had always felt deeply repressed, but now that oppression had vanished completely.

After wandering around for quite a while, Li Xuan suddenly stopped.

"Jin Family Building Materials Store

This time, Li Xuan's greatest goal in coming to the city was to purchase enough building materials.

Of course, it was not for the house in the North District.

It was so he could obtain enough materials to expand the underground passage.

Although Li Xuan could use Green Spirit Liquid to cultivate Anvil Wood, the process was simply too slow and wasted the liquid's effects.

Thus, Li Xuan set his sights on building materials, which was why Liu Li had drawn up those plans.

The shop before Li Xuan was the largest building materials store in Sala City. He needed a considerable quantity of supplies, so only a larger shop could handle such a large order.

Without another thought, Li Xuan stepped into the store.

The moment he entered, a shop assistant of thirteen or fourteen came up to him with a smile.

"Young master, hello. Are you here to purchase building materials?" The assistant approached Li Xuan with a beaming smile and asked.

Although Li Xuan was not dressed in silks and satins, his clothes were still of excellent quality. More importantly, after obtaining the system and the Heaven-Grasping Bottle, he naturally carried himself with confidence.

The assistant had only seen that sort of confidence on major businessmen.

"Call your boss out. I have a big deal to discuss." Li Xuan casually found a chair and sat down, then took a list from his robes and handed it to the assistant.

The assistant took the list and gave it a quick glance. When he looked back up, his eyes had clearly lit up, and the way he looked at Li Xuan had changed.

The profit from the items on this list alone could equal half a year of net income.

If this deal went through, even though he would not have contributed much, his commission would still be greater than two or three months' wages.

How was this a young master? He was plainly a great god of wealth!

"Young master, please wait a moment. I'll fetch our boss right away." Without the slightest hesitation, the assistant cradled the list and rushed toward the rear courtyard.

Li Xuan helped himself to a cup of tea from the side, sat in his chair, sipped tea, and waited for the shop owner.

Before long, a lean, upright middle-aged man emerged from the rear courtyard and came before Li Xuan.

"Young master, is this list yours?" the shop owner asked Li Xuan with a smile.

The shop owner was thin, but his eyes were bright and sharp. Combined with his straight posture, he looked far from ordinary.

"Of course it is. Let me introduce myself. I am Li Xuan, the supervisor of the West District of the Flower Sea under Chrysanthemum Douluo. I'm buying building materials this time to renovate my courtyard." Li Xuan jumped down from his chair, raised his head, and smiled at the shop owner.

"This humble one is Zhao Da'an. I failed to recognize you, Supervisor of the West District. I'll give you a thirty percent discount on this deal!" Zhao Da'an immediately bowed respectfully to Li Xuan.

As someone from Sala City, Zhao Da'an had dealt with supervisors from the Flower Sea before. He therefore wanted to offer a discount and build a connection with the West District supervisor before him.

Zhao Da'an did not look down on Li Xuan because of his young age.

Anyone who could become a supervisor in the Flower Sea could not be ordinary!

Either he had powerful backing, or he possessed genuine ability.

No matter which kind he was, Zhao Da'an wanted to befriend him.

"I appreciate your kindness, Uncle Zhao, but there's no need for that. I've only just taken office, and I have plenty of Gold Soul Coins on hand. Whatever the price should be, that is what I'll pay. There's no need to save money." Li Xuan took out his money pouch and placed it on the table, speaking seriously to Zhao Da'an.

Li Xuan was not foolish enough to not know how to save money, but the coins in this pouch were not his. Once he used them, he would still have to repay Lin Mo, so the more he spent, the more Lin Mo would suffer.

"However, I need you to prepare extra materials, thirty percent more. Naturally, I won't make you take a loss. I'll purchase the extra supplies at the regular price as well," Li Xuan continued.

Hearing Li Xuan speak again, Zhao Da'an came back to his senses. He carefully studied Li Xuan's expression and, seeing no sign of displeasure, finally relaxed.

It seemed Li Xuan was serious.

"Young master, you're truly generous. In that case, Xiao Hu, have the accountant calculate the price of these materials." Zhao Da'an handed the list to the assistant behind him and instructed him to have the price calculated.

Li Xuan merely nodded silently at Zhao Da'an, then returned to his seat and continued drinking tea.

Seeing this, Zhao Da'an hurried to the rear courtyard to replace Li Xuan's tea with premium leaves.

Not long afterward, the assistant came out of the rear courtyard carrying the quotation and materials list, then handed them to Zhao Da'an.

"Shopkeeper, the accountant has finished calculating it. These building materials will cost ten Gold Soul Coins in total." The assistant gave the quote before Zhao Da'an and Li Xuan.

On the Douluo Continent, Gold Soul Coins had considerable purchasing power. A few Silver Soul Coins were enough to support a family of three for several months.

Therefore, ten Gold Soul Coins was a fair price for these building materials.

"The additional thirty percent of materials comes to three Gold Soul Coins. Here." Li Xuan spoke, then took thirteen Gold Soul Coins from the money pouch and handed them to Zhao Da'an.

"Thank you, young master. We'll arrange for people to prepare the goods immediately. Will you be collecting them yourself, or should we deliver the building materials to the Flower Sea?" Zhao Da'an respectfully accepted the Gold Soul Coins and looked at Li Xuan with delight.

This city fell under Spirit City's jurisdiction, and public security here was excellent. There was no need to worry about a shopkeeper running off with the money.

"Uncle Zhao, I don't have many people in the Flower Sea, so I'll need you to help purchase a few carts for hauling goods. They can be delivered to the Flower Sea together with the materials." Li Xuan continued speaking to Zhao Da'an as he took out another five Gold Soul Coins and handed them over.

"This... Rest assured, young master. I'll make sure to arrange the very best carts for you!" Zhao Da'an accepted the Gold Soul Coins and promised Li Xuan solemnly.

"Then thank you, Uncle Zhao." Li Xuan smiled and cupped his fists toward Zhao Da'an.

"Very well. In that case, Uncle Zhao, please prepare the goods as quickly as possible. I'll be leaving first." Li Xuan nodded, then turned and left the building materials store to look for a bookstore in the South District.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing, Uncle Zhao. I'd like to ask you for a favor," Li Xuan said again.

"Young master, you spend so generously. If there's anything you need, just give the word." Zhao Da'an patted his chest and spoke earnestly to Li Xuan.

"I've only just arrived in Sala City and am unfamiliar with the place. I'd like to ask your assistant to serve as my guide." Li Xuan smiled at Zhao Da'an.

"Haha, that's no big deal. Xiao Hu, take the day off today and accompany the young master around Sala City!" Zhao Da'an patted the assistant on the head and laughed heartily.

It was Monday, and this humble author was too busy. My apologies, dear readers. May everyone have a happy day every day in the new week.