Celestial Master Zhang grew slightly flustered. Had he said the wrong thing? Apparently, it wasn't Protective Jade, but a Gold Talisman Board.
But he concealed it well and nodded. "It seems that wretched disciple of mine is getting more and more outrageous. Protective Jade would have done the job, yet he sold you a Gold Talisman Board instead. I charge two hundred thousand for a Gold Talisman Board."
Peng Yan asked, "What's the difference between them?"
"One protects you for three years, the other for ten."
"That big a difference? Then I'd like to buy a Gold Talisman Board too. Can I?"
Celestial Master Zhang was inwardly delighted. Well, well, he'd just made an extra hundred thousand without even trying. This fool really was easy to scam.
He said solemnly, "Of course. However, although the Gold Talisman Board itself does cost two hundred thousand, you'll need to pay another hundred thousand for me to personally set it up in your shop."
"So that's three hundred thousand? Three of those Protective Jades would cost three hundred thousand and last nine years, while this lasts ten. That's still a better deal. Master, could you make it a little cheaper?"
"No. Setting up a Gold Talisman Board consumes a great deal of power."
"All right, then! But I don't have that much money on hand. I'll have to go to the bank and cash out my investments."
"Sure."
Peng Yan happily went to the bank. Half an hour later, she returned, transferred the money, and took Celestial Master Zhang to her shop.
Then he set up the Gold Talisman Board.
Peng Yan grew excited just looking at that large, gleaming slab of gold. Such a big piece of gold-how much must it weigh? The material alone had to be worth over a hundred