Signing and affixing a thumbprint was, naturally, to ensure that the Four Directions Trading Company honored the agreement afterward and could not go back on its word.
The arrangement was actually somewhat unfair. Even with a signature and thumbprint, there was nothing anyone could do if the Ou Family reneged, whereas the other party could hardly refuse to pay the fee.
Given the Ou Family's standing, countless sects in the Jianghu wanted to establish some connection with them. Once they had forged a friendship or secured a favor, they would have a head start in asking the Ou Family to forge divine weapons for them.
Of course, the Ou Family had virtually never gone back on its word. A lineage with such a long heritage still cherished its reputation.
Old Lu waved a hand and said to Lin Jian, "You do it."
The Four Directions Trading Company belonged to Lin Jian now, after all. Although their Heavenly Sword Sect was involved, and might not be able to hide that from some other Jianghu sects, it was still best not to be too blatant. Since Lin Jian was present, it was only fitting for him, the head shopkeeper, to handle such matters.
Lin Jian signed with an aching heart. Wealthy as the Four Directions Trading Company was, he could not reconcile himself to suddenly paying ten times the price.
"Hmph, don't pocket a bargain and still play the innocent. Do you know how many people want the True Dragon Sword?" With that, the Ou Family servant turned and left.
Old Lu naturally felt deeply displeased. He was an expert from the Heavenly Sword Sect, yet a mere servant of the Ou Family had lectured him, and he could not even argue back. It was thoroughly frustrating.
"What will you do next?"