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His actions successfully caught the attention of the plump woman, and naturally, the final item was to be handled personally by the one in charge.
"Why doesn't this young brother come to collect the knife you purchased?" The plump woman approached Mo Wen, sizing up the young man. His attire and demeanor did not suggest he was a local. In this snowy city, outsiders were common, but she did not care where Mo Wen came from; what mattered to her was money. There had been instances in the past where people had bid on items but lacked the funds to pay.
"Please don't take offense, shopkeeper. I have a few questions I would like you to answer. Once I receive the answers I seek, I will gladly pay for the Ling Crystal," Mo Wen replied with a smile, showing no intention of pulling out any money.
"Our establishment does not have a policy of answering questions for customers. Young friend, you might have come to the wrong person," the plump woman said impatiently. This young man seemed to be looking for trouble. Over the years, many had tried to provoke the Extreme Goods Workshop, but none had ended well. However, looking at Mo Wen's calm demeanor, she sensed he had some confidence, which made her feel uneasy.
"Shopkeeper, please don't be too quick to refuse. I assure you that my inquiry is not meant to offend the Extreme Goods Workshop. My purchase of the Cangyue Blade is not because I am particularly interested in it, but rather to inquire about something from Shopkeeper Gao. This matter may only require a few words from you," Mo Wen stated confidently. Before coming here, he had learned that this woman’s surname was Gao and that she was the official shopkeeper of the Extreme Goods Workshop. He felt assured enough to speak to her this way.
"Oh? Then please share your inquiry; if I know anything, I will certainly inform you," Shopkeeper Gao thought quickly. Many people came looking for trouble, but she had never encountered someone like him who didn’t speak harshly yet made her uncomfortable. It might be worth listening to what he had to say before making a decision.
"Thank you for your kindness, Shopkeeper Gao. May I ask if there is a private place where we can speak?" Regardless of the outcome, he needed to show proper etiquette and express his gratitude first before surveying his surroundings.
"Please follow me." Shopkeeper Gao led Mo Wen outside and soon arrived at a courtyard behind the sales area. They entered a room where she gestured for him to sit down. "You may speak now."
"This action is truly unavoidable; I hope Shopkeeper Gao can understand. I have been sent by my master to find an item commissioned years ago by the Mo Family, but I was not informed of their location. Upon arriving here and inquiring around, I found no leads. When you mentioned the Mo Family at the auction, I guessed that you might know something about them," Mo Wen got straight to the point.
"I see. May I ask where your master is currently practicing? Why would such an important matter not be disclosed to you?" After hearing Mo Wen's words, Shopkeeper Gao felt relieved but still wanted to probe into his background.
"Ah, my Family Master travels extensively and has no fixed abode. The reason for sending me on this task is also meant as a form of training for me. I dare not slack off because my Family Master is always watching over me. If you happen to know anything about them, please let me know so that I can complete my master's request as soon as possible." The probing intent from Shopkeeper Gao was evident.
"I apologize for my abruptness; we do know some information about the Mo Family that might not be very helpful to you," Shopkeeper Gao frowned. This young man indeed came prepared; if it were just him alone, she could easily send him away, but there was also a master lurking behind him who was constantly monitoring his disciple's whereabouts—this was more complicated than it seemed.
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