Chapter 68: The Purchase of Danding (II)
After listening to the introduction of the shopkeeper Xue, Lin Quan was stunned. But fortunately, there is a hat to cover up, and there is no scandal on the spot.
Ever since he had the Tai Chi space, Lin Quan, who had thought that there was no shortage of spirit stones in the Qi Condensation Period, suddenly felt like a well frog. That obviously the best quality Yuan Wuding actually asked for eight hundred spirit stones, which was more expensive than the price of a top-grade magic weapon. Even the cheapest one is like a defective Nine Peaks Ding, and it costs three hundred spirit stones. How could Lin Quan not be shocked?
"Shopkeeper, why are these tripods so expensive? Isn't there a cheaper tripod?" After pondering for a long time, Lin Quan asked helplessly.
Although he secretly scolded Qingdanfang as a black store in his heart, in order to be able to refine the pill, Danding still had to buy it. Lin Quan, who couldn't give up, could only pretend to be very embarrassed. This wasn't because Lin Quan really couldn't afford it, the main reason was that such a large number of spirit stones really couldn't be taken out by a small casual cultivator. Once Lin Quan really did that, he would definitely be immediately suspected by someone with a heart. Therefore, the necessary pretending to be poor and bargaining is also to be performed.
"Your Excellency, aren't you joking? This workshop has been operating in Tiemufang City for many years, and its reputation has always been well-known! And at present, there are indeed only these last three Danding left in this workshop. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait for a year and a half, maybe there will be a new Danding in this workshop at that time. After hearing Lin Quan's question, the shopkeeper was a little displeased.
"This ...... It's rude, and I ask the shopkeeper to forgive me. It's just that I didn't expect this Danding to be so expensive, and the spirit stones brought in Xia are really not enough. And I can't wait for that year and a half, otherwise I'm afraid that the few nectar grasses I just got some time ago will be spiritually lost. The more Lin Quan spoke, the quieter his voice became, and at the same time, his eyes were still a little reluctant to sweep around the Yuan Wu Ding and the Silk Ding.
"Oh, I see. This spirit grass is indeed not suitable for a long time, in order not to lose too much of its medicinal properties, it is best to refine it within three months after harvesting. After hearing this, the shopkeeper first showed off his knowledge in alchemy a little, and then turned his eyes and said very politely: "If Your Excellency really wants to be in a hurry to refine the pill because of the lack of spirit stones, the old man recommends that you choose this Nine Peaks." Although this tripod is a little old and old, it is more than enough to refine some pills for the condensation period. This old man can use the century-old reputation of Qingdanfang as a guarantee. And if you buy this Nine Peaks Ding, the old man can also make an exception to give away this "Qingdan Fangyao", which was originally priced at fifty spirit stones, along with the Ding. In this way, you can save your Excellency another fifty spirit stones. ”
"What the shopkeeper said is very true, this Nine Peaks Ding is indeed enough to refine the elixir of the Qi Condensation Period. However, he is really shy in his pocket, and he only has less than two hundred spirit stones on his body, so the kindness of the shopkeeper can only be understood. Alas, I will take my leave first. ”
When he heard that the shopkeeper suddenly became easy to talk when he recommended the Jiuzhi Ding, and also promised to buy the Ding and give "Qingdan Fangyao", Lin Quan's heart suddenly moved, and then when he contacted the disparity in price between the three tripods he took out, Lin Quan faintly understood what the shopkeeper's idea was. So he deliberately pretended that the spirit stone was not enough, and was ready to test the true intention of the shopkeeper again.
In fact, he didn't care about buying the Nine Peaks Ding Lin Quan with three hundred spirit stones, it can be said that after Lin Quan personally checked the three Dan Dings and listened to the introduction of the shopkeeper, he had already decided to buy the quaint Nine Peaks Ding in his heart. Because only the price of this tripod is worthy of his current status.
When he saw that Lin Quan really turned around and was about to leave, the shopkeeper and the attendant on the side were a little dumbfounded. After glancing at each other, the shopkeeper had to say helplessly: "Your Excellency, slow down." For the sake of Your Excellency who also likes alchemy and has a good conversation with the old man, the old man can make the decision to lower the price of this tripod again. As long as you can take out one hundred and eighty low-grade spirit stones, you can take this tripod. ”
"Uh...... Really?"
Lin Quan stopped in amazement. When he turned around, he secretly thought: I didn't expect this shopkeeper to really stop himself, it seems that there is something in this fruit. But that's exactly what I want.
"Of course, our shopkeeper Xue has been in this Qingdan Fang for decades, and he has always said the same. And his old man has always been to support the juniors who like alchemy, and now he will actually add to your blue eyes, this is really a blessing you picked up. At this time, the clever waiter who had been standing quietly from the beginning suddenly spoke.
After hearing this attendant's answer, Shopkeeper Xue, who was secretly used, couldn't help but squint his eyes, put one hand behind his back, stroked his long beard with his right hand, and bowed his head slightly to Lin Quan without saying a word. From the outside, this shopkeeper really looks a bit like a loving elder who likes to bring up junior monks.
"Thank you for your love, and I am grateful. There are one hundred and eighty spirit stones below, but I don't know if the "Qingdan Fangyao" is still ......?"
“...... Of course, do you think the old man seems to be a man who does not believe in his word?"
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After a pillar of incense, Lin Quan left Qingdanfang satisfied. It cost a total of one hundred and eighty spirit stones to buy this ancient Nine Peaks Ding, and got the "Qingdan Fangyao". The most important thing is that from beginning to end, neither the shrewd shopkeeper nor the clever attendant noticed the slightest thing wrong. And after they collected the spirit stones, Lin Quan clearly sensed that it seemed that they were really making a profit. But this is no longer a problem for Lin Quan to think about, everyone takes what they need. Now that I only visited one shop and bought the two main things, the alchemy plan can finally be carried out.
Looking at the background of Lin Quan's disappearance, the shopkeeper and the attendant couldn't help but laugh out loud after looking at each other.
"Hmph, what a stupid boy who doesn't know how thick the sky is. Did he really think that he could become an alchemist by buying a Danding and getting this Dan Fang? What's more, that broken Ding was neither a Danding nor a Ding in terms of style, although the lowest-level pill could also be refined, but it was extremely difficult to rely on it to refine a high-level pill, and the most important thing was that the extremely low Dan rate would be unbearable even for an alchemy master, hahahaha.........
"Yes, yes, that kid can't even tell whether the Jiuzhi Ding is a real Danding or not, obviously he came here to buy the Ding temporarily under the influence of those alchemists. I think that as long as a monk who has a little knowledge of the way of alchemy, he should also know the characteristics of Danding's only two ears. ”
"Yes, at least the old man has never seen a nine-legged and nine-eared tripod for so many years. I don't know when it was antique garbage. ”
"It's a pity that he still thinks that as long as he learns alchemy and a tripod, he can easily earn spirit stones, and when he finds out that alchemy is not so simple and that tripod is not a real danding, I'm afraid it's too late to cry." ”
"Hahahaha............" The two of them looked up to the sky again and laughed.
"By the way, Xiao Lizi, you did well today. Let's go to the tent room to get the reward of three spirit stones later. The shopkeeper said with satisfaction after laughing.
"Thank you shopkeeper! Thank you shopkeeper! In fact, Xiao Lizi is just telling the truth. The real clever is still the shopkeeper, from the beginning when you ordered the little one to go to the Ding, you have already calculated the stupid boy. Just said a few words, and then took a worthless Dan Fang and sold the waste tripod that had not been able to sell for several years. I remember that at that time, it seems that we used twenty spirit stones to collect it, but we made a net profit of one hundred and sixty spirit stones in this way. This really makes Xiao Lizi I admire it a lot. The waiter Li Lian flattered and said with a flattering face.
"Well, that kid is still too tender to fight with the old man. As long as he wants to be greedy for this little bargain, then he will be cunning like a fox in the end, and he will inevitably fall for the old man's way. In this way, the garbage that no one has wanted has been disposed of all along. Little plum, you have to learn a little bit in the future, and waste can also be used in this way. And as long as you see it accurately, the waste can be sold for the price of the treasure. The shopkeeper said smugly, and Xiao Li's compliment really scratched the itch of the shopkeeper.
"Yes, Xiao Lizi thanks the shopkeeper for his advice. ”
"Hahahaha........."