Too Difficult? Then Don’t Do It!
“One million? Farewell then.”
Having said that, Ye Chen turned and left.
This fellow clearly took him for a fat sheep, closing his eyes and opening his mouth to slaughter, without even sharpening his knife.
Even if the prices in Central Continent are higher than in the Wild Domain, this small Voice Transmission Array couldn’t possibly cost one million Spirit Stones.
“Don’t go! Dao Friend! Let’s talk this over, the price isn’t something we can’t discuss.”
The man quickly stopped Ye Chen, his face full of flattery as he spoke.
“Then tell me, what’s the lowest price? Don’t think that just because I’ve come from the Wild Domain, I don’t know anything,” Ye Chen stopped, arms crossed, calmly looking at the man.
That expression, indeed showed no flaws.
“Then…five hundred thousand Spirit Stones? This is already the cost price! This Communication Jade uses only the finest materials, and it was crafted by a top-tier Refiner. The labor costs alone are worth quite a few Spirit Stones.”
The man made a difficult expression, as if he were really selling at a loss.
“Goodbye.”
Without further ado, Ye Chen turned and left, not wanting to waste his breath with this fellow.
Even a fool could tell this person wasn’t that honest.
Sure enough, seeing Ye Chen about to leave, the man quickly blocked his path, putting on a helpless expression: “Then, Dao Friend, how many Spirit Stones would be appropriate?”
“Ten thousand Spirit Stones, not a single one more.” Ye Chen decisively held up a finger, his expression as if it said, take it or leave it.
The price of one million was directly cut to ten thousand, the man almost fainted. Where in the world is there such haggling?
He had seen that Ye Chen was well-dressed and had a Storage Bag on him, knowing that the other party had some Foundation, so he had come to sell it. If he had met a pauper, he wouldn’t have bothered wasting his time.
“Young brother, this price of ten thousand Spirit Stones is really a bit difficult…”
The man smiled awkwardly. At this price, how could he make any profit? He would even have to subsidize it himself.
“Difficult? Then don’t do it, I won’t buy it.”
Ye Chen shrugged. He didn’t really need this Communication Jade, he simply thought this small Voice Transmission Array was novel, and wanted to buy one to study.
Besides, if this Communication Jade was truly available to everyone in Central Continent, the price would absolutely not be one million Spirit Stones.
An Ordinary Person, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, how could they possibly afford one million Spirit Stones?
“Alright! Let’s just say we’re destined, ten thousand is ten thousand, deal!”
The man gritted his teeth and finally agreed.
Both sides exchanged Spirit Stones for the Jade, and the deal was done.
After receiving the Communication Jade, Ye Chen didn’t bother wasting time with the man and planned to leave.
“Dao Friend, don’t rush, before using this Communication Jade, you need to drop a drop of your own blood onto it to Recognize Master, and each time you use it, activate it with your Spiritual Power. You can then use it for long-distance Voice Transmission communication through known frequencies. To find various messages, you need to find the dedicated channel; these are already recorded on your Communication Jade, it’s easy to check.”
The man was conscientious and taught Ye Chen how to use it, before they parted ways.
Without further ado, Ye Chen headed towards Guyun City; the distance of dozens of miles was only a few minutes away.
Before the ancient-looking City Gate.
“Halt! Show your Identity Token.”
Just as Ye Chen wanted to enter the city with the others, he was stopped by two youths in armor.
Their cultivation was not high, only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, but the killing intent on them clearly showed they had been through the trials of war; it’s something only warriors could possess.
Ye Chen immediately noticed the two words “Guyun” on their chests; these must be the City Guard within the city, right?
“I need to show my identity to enter the city?” Ye Chen asked in bewilderment.
“This city belongs to the Gu Family, regardless of who enters or leaves this city, they must verify their identity.” One of them explained simply.
“Anyone who has been through Guyun City should know this, you must be here for the first time, right?”
Hearing this, Ye Chen was startled; he hadn’t even considered such rules before coming.
“Excuse me, Big Brothers, could you make an exception? This is my first time here, I don’t know anyone, and I want to go into the city to find relatives.”
Ye Chen then took out a bag of Spirit Stones, but before he could hand it over, the two refused.
“Dao Friend, don’t act rashly, every move is now being monitored by Recording Stones; doing so will only harm us.” One of them said solemnly.
Seeing this, Ye Chen frowned; he never expected that Guyun City would have such rules.
Just as Ye Chen didn’t know what to do, a slender old man in gray robes suddenly came from the side. The old man’s hair was gray, but he walked briskly, full of energy.
He stopped in front of the two City Guards and respectfully bowed: “May I ask if Guyun City is still recruiting Alchemists?”
Obviously, he was here to apply for a job. Looking at the mark on the old man’s chest, he was clearly a Fourth Grade Alchemist.
“Yes, sir, the city is indeed recruiting Fourth Grade Alchemists. If you can refine the pills the city needs, you will pass the Assessment.”
When the two youths in armor saw the old man, although they didn’t know him, they were clearly much more respectful.
This was obviously because of the other party’s status as a Fourth Grade Alchemist. In both the Wild Domain and Central Continent, Alchemists were highly respected, especially high-level Alchemists, who were highly sought after by countless Sects.
“I’ll give it a try.” The old man nodded, clearly very confident in his Fourth Grade Pills.
Having said that, the three of them continued on their way into the city, leaving Ye Chen behind.
“Excuse me, could you wait for me? I also want to participate in the Assessment.”
Ye Chen shouted decisively, blocking their path.
However, not to mention the two City Guards, the newly arrived old man simply glanced at Ye Chen, noticing that the other party didn’t have any Alchemist markings, and immediately showed a look of disdain.
“Where did this yellow-haired brat come from? The Assessment for Fourth Grade Alchemists is not something you can just join. Go back and practice some more.”
Although the old man was a Fourth Grade Alchemist, his cultivation was equally high, a full Nascent Soul Late Stage.
“Kid, get out of here, I don’t have time to waste on you.”
Having said that, the old man let out a cold snort and suddenly burst out with a Nascent Soul aura, trying to knock Ye Chen away.
However, this level of disturbance was like a gentle breeze to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen chuckled, brushed off the dust from his clothes, and calmly looked at the old man.
“Old sir, don’t be so sure, are you afraid you won’t pass and I’ll steal your job?”