Although Fang Qianyuan knew little about the Artifact Way, he was not about to take Su Xueqiong at her word and recklessly buy things he did not need.
"Miss Su, don't try to fool me. With several thousand spirit jade, I could buy hundreds of thousands of rounds. Even if they had to be shipped all the way to the Southern Wilds, where prices are steep, there would still be no reason to do that. It's not as if I use these things regularly."
He gave Su Xueqiong a reproachful look, warning her not to take a mile when given an inch.
But Su Xueqiong had just made a tidy sum off Fang Qianyuan and was in high spirits, so she did not mind his words.
Presumably, she herself knew that her suggestion had been far too much of a rip-off. Fang Qianyuan had already shown her considerable courtesy by paying for two sets of mortal firearms despite knowing it was unwise.
Su Xueqiong feigned hurt. "Young Master Fang, if you don't want it, then don't buy it. There's no need to get angry. I'll take you to my brother's residence. If there really is anything you want, you can discuss it with him."
This tactic had never failed her. Most people only indulged her antics out of respect for the Su Household.
Su Xueqiong was far from ignorant of worldly affairs. On the contrary, her mastery of them had reached the point where the furnace flame burned pure blue. She could exploit her birth and family background to the fullest to make money in pursuit of her dreams.
Hearing this, Fang Qianyuan nodded in acceptance.
He did indeed intend to pay Su Beichen a visit.
Before long, the group returned to the Artifact Sect's Headquarters. This time, they went