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Chapter 41: Price Negotiation
The proposal from Ghost Daozi went unchallenged by Chiyou, indicating his agreement with the price.
However, Yan remained silent.
From the moment he exchanged millions of Low-Grade Soul Coins and was made a fool of, he understood that some transactions require a proper price. Just because you are kind does not mean others will treat you as a good person; it could instead lead to endless ridicule.
It would be the same now; if Yan immediately compromised, it would reflect a lack of foresight.
Moreover, disagreeing could also serve as a demonstration of his genuine desire to elevate his realm, thus necessitating a vast amount of Supreme Soul Coins.
Yan remained silent while Ghost Daozi and Chiyou also ceased speaking; they were waiting for Yan to make an offer.
After a moment of silence, Yan spoke up: "As you mentioned, High-Grade Soul Currency is not very effective for me. Therefore, I can do my best to provide you with Diamond Spirit Coins, but each one will require three hundred Supreme Soul Coins in exchange."
"Additionally, according to Chiyou's proposal, the ratio of Superior Spirit Coins to Diamond Spirit Coins is vastly different from what is available outside; I cannot provide that."
"Heh heh! Diamond Spirit Coins should be quite convenient to use. Adjusting with some White Spirit Coins would also be beneficial," Ghost Daozi chuckled, but suddenly his expression darkened.
He realized he had been tricked.
Initially, Chiyou had agreed with Ghost Daozi's words, but upon seeing his darkened face and thinking it over, he too became grim.
In response, Yan did not gloat; instead, he appeared contemplative and said, "As my friend Ghost suggests, let’s settle on this: one Diamond Spirit Coin for three hundred Supreme Soul Coins, and one hundred million White Spirit Coins for one thousand Supreme Soul Coins. However, the share will be divided seventy-thirty. Seven Diamond Spirit Coins and three hundred million White Spirit Coins will count as one share."
This condition indicated that even though Yan could obtain the Diamond Spirit Coin, it would still be quite difficult, while the White Spirit Coin was relatively easier to acquire.
However, Ghost Daozi suddenly exclaimed in anger, "Ninety-One."
They indeed needed some White Spirit Coins, but not too many; even one hundred million would last a long time. With a large transaction, even if Yan left Yin City, they would still have enough reserves.
Yet Yan shook his head and said, "At least Eighty-Two."
"Alright!" Chiyou responded with a firm agreement. For them, who intended to stay in Yin City for a long time, having more White Spirit Coins wouldn't hurt.
Moreover, dividing the coins was simpler; for instance, if Yan could only trade one portion at a time, then he and Ghost Daozi would each receive four Diamond Spirit Coins and one hundred million White Spirit Coins.
Seeing Ghost Daozi nod with a dark expression, Yan's fierce demeanor softened slightly as he nodded and said, "Then the trading price is settled. As for the trading location, please confirm it."
"Do you have any secret methods?"
"As long as I pass through an area, I can quietly deliver the items. As for what you give me, you can have your loyal subordinates deliver it directly to my Imperial Residence," Lian Yun replied confidently.
The two had no doubts and nodded in agreement. "Once we confirm the trading location, we will send someone to notify you."
"Then I ask that you help me gather complete information about the Demon Realm and Ghost River," Ghost Daozi said. He nodded but did not leave.
Although this ten billion was equivalent to ten thousand Supreme Soul Coins, it was merely a starting point for the cooperation between the two parties. Yan chose to trade with them for the sake of the Huaxia forces, while he needed to reciprocate by collecting detailed information for Lian Yun.
Chiyou felt similarly. However, since Ghost Daozi had not left, he didn't mind being overheard and instead looked at him mockingly as he asked, "Are you planning to learn Totem Power to lead an army to attack the Demon Realm?"
"Chiyou found this joke to be not funny at all. Even if it could lead people, at most it would only be a servant or two. I prepare for myself; I must rescue my loved ones while ensuring my own safety."
"My totem is a bestowed power; how can I convey that to you? At most, it is merely a personal understanding, and not complete."
If it were a complete understanding, it would mean that Chiyou had revealed all its weaknesses to Yan. In that case, Chiyou's intentions would be somewhat justifiable.
Yan nodded in understanding, adopting an attitude of being content with the best outcome while not forcing anything if it didn't happen. Thus, Chiyou squeezed out a strand of soul thread from its forehead, which then twisted into a cloud and floated in front of Yan.
This could be seen as a direct transmission, a way to avoid being discovered by Ghost Daozi, or perhaps even a form of enslavement trap.
However, Yan did not hesitate and swallowed it whole.
This could also be a test; refusing to eat might indicate that Yan was either too weak or overly cautious. Eating it could signify confidence in oneself or recklessness.
Yet after this transaction, both Ghost Daozi and Chiyou understood that Yan was definitely not a reckless person. Although Yan's performance surprised both of them slightly, they nodded in acknowledgment.
Without saying goodbye, they turned to leave.
But once outside the door, Ghost Daozi no longer bore any trace of anger; instead, he asked with great interest, "What do you think of Yan?"
He was curious about what kind of person Yan truly was.
Chiyou responded with interest as well: "Not high in strength but sharp in mind. At the very least, he managed to entangle you and me; in terms of cunning, he can sit among us."
"Haha! It seems we came here for the right reason." Ghost Daozi showed no signs of anger; his earlier fury seemed merely an attempt to intimidate Yan or perhaps even a deliberate ruse.
However, the proposal made by Chiyou to exchange High-Grade Soul Currency for High-Quality White Spirit Coins fell through, which could be considered a clever scheme by Yan.
If Yan had seen the expressions of the two, he would have realized that his offer was still too low. However, even if he knew, he wouldn't care. After all, for Lian Yun, it was already a benefit worth thousands of times more; one shouldn't appear too greedy.
Since it was a suite rented for one hundred Supreme Soul Coins, after Ghost Daozi left, Yan spent half a day cultivating in the room and then pretended to leave with a heavy heart.
This was to feign an unsuccessful transaction, leading others to speculate wildly. In the Demon Cry Tower, fighting was not allowed; otherwise, Yan might have pretended to be severely injured.
Not long after returning to the Imperial Residence, he received a visit from the two. Thus, Yan went out again, toured the two estates, and after choosing a suitable place, he informed his confidant that they would conduct their first transaction in a week.
Upon returning to the Imperial Residence, he immersed himself in cultivation.
Meanwhile, in Yin-Yang City, Lian Yun emerged from Sword Tower and specifically ventured into a high-level Supreme Chaos Beast area. Unfazed by the consumption of Mental Potions, he continuously used the Ten Thousand Sword Technique to hunt for an entire day. Afterwards, he activated the Five Elements Transport Talisman to send billions of White Spirit Coins along with the talismans to the Imperial City Yun Imperial Residence.
Then he returned to Sword Tower to continue cultivating Sword Intent.
He did not rush to hunt Filth; firstly, because the Insect Emperor needed to teach generals personally for these few months. Secondly, Lian Yun planned to participate in the Qingming Event once more, putting on a show before heading out again after enough Supreme Soul Swords were forged in the city.
(End of Chapter)
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