Chapter 924: Chapter 924: No Wonder You’re Dripping with Wealth
After handling the affairs, just as Qin Sisi was about to leave the Testing Gold Pavilion with Xiao ng and Yun Cheng, an item displayed inside the counter caught her attention.
On a piece of deep blue velvet within the counter lay a snow-white jade flute, very similar to the one Wen Xuan used before.
However, the craftsmanship of this one was even more exquisite, and the jade material was of higher quality, making the color more lustrous and bright compared to Wen Xuan’s previous flute.
Ever since Wen Xuan’s jade flute was lost in Wind Valley, he had been using a very ordinary wooden flute.
Due to his slow rate of progression, the family had beco disappointed in him and provided very little financial support, so Wen Xuan wasn’t able to afford a new jade flute.
Qin Sisi had always wanted to give him a new jade flute. Initially, her idea was to craft one by herself to give to Wen Xuan, but later she realized that she wasn’t even a First-level Forgemaster yet, and it seed too long to make Wen Xuan wait, as he couldn’t be expected to use that most ordinary wooden flute for several years.
So she began to plan on buying one to give to Wen Xuan, and the jade flute in front of her just happened to be exactly what Qin Sisi had in mind.
Fu Liuyou’s mind was very agile, and noticing Qin Sisi’s gaze fixed upon the jade flute, lingering for a long ti, he hurriedly asked attentively, "Miss likes this jade flute?"
While speaking, he opened the showcase and took out the jade flute, passing it into Qin Sisi’s hands.
The pure white jade was cool to the touch and as smooth as silk, truly a rare treasure.
Qin Sisi asked, "May I ask, Mr. Fu, how much is this jade flute?"
Fu Liuyou showed a troubled expression, smacked his lips, and replied, "The jade used for this flute is Thousand-year Cold Jade, imnsely valuable. Even during the hot sumrs, the handle of the flute feels cool, and during the forging process, gold attribute spirit power from Thousand-year Ice Lake Iron was fused into it.
Miss surely knows that jade is quite fragile and can’t withstand being knocked around. After infusing it with gold attribute spirit power, the strength of the jade will be greatly enhanced, and both its offensive and defensive power are incomparable to before.
Miss, if you really like it, you should take it quickly. I just forged it yesterday, and only this morning did I put it out. It seems this flute is quite fated with the Miss."
Hearing Fu Liuyou go on and on for a long ti without ntioning the price of the flute, Qin Sisi knew the price must be steep.
She shook her head and said, "It’s not for my own use. I want to gift it to my classmate. If the price is right, I will buy it, but if it’s too expensive, I’m afraid my willingness exceeds my capacity."
Qin Sisi gave a shrug to Fu Liuyou, signaling that she was not obliged to make the purchase.
Fu Liuyou’s expression turned a bit awkward, as he had assud Qin Sisi wanted it for herself, and thus had enthusiastically recomnded it, but he had guessed wrong.
Qin Sisi paused for a mont and then said, "However, this jade flute is really nice. Mr. Fu’s craftsmanship is truly impressive."
Seeing that Fu Liuyou was a bit embarrassed, Qin Sisi quickly paid him a complint, which wasn’t just flattery, as Fu Liuyou, being a Third Level Forgemaster, was considered very skilled for the general market.
The praise from Qin Sisi cheered up Fu Liuyou, and he modestly said, "Oh no, I’m old now; it’s the younger generation that holds boundless prospects."
Qin Sisi smiled and did not respond, her gaze once again falling on the jade flute.
Fu Liuyou knew what she ant and didn’t beat around the bush any longer, directly saying, "I still have so confidence in my own skills. A price five tis greater than the raw material cost is not unreasonable. The price of Thousand-year Cold Jade is ten High-quality Spirit Stones per ounce, and this flute used exactly one ounce, so my selling price is fifty High-quality Spirit Stones."
This ti it was Qin Sisi’s turn to be embarrassed. She scratched her head and said, "Isn’t that too expensive?"
Last ti she sold those two longswords forged from thousand-year black iron, she only got fifteen high-quality spirit stones for them. Adding in the spirit stones Ye You left her before leaving, it totaled exactly fifty high-quality spirit stones.
If she bought this jade flute, her entire savings would be wiped out.
Xiao ng and Yun Cheng were also stunned when they heard Fu Liuyou’s price.
"Hey, Mr. Moneybags, you’re being a total rip-off. Why don’t you just go rob soone!" Xiao ng couldn’t hold back her scolding.
Fu Liuyou had t Xiao ng a few tis and knew she was a straightforward girl. He didn’t mind her calling him out and still wore a genial smile, explaining solemnly, "Didn’t I ntion? The jade used for this flute is thousand-year cold jade, a precious material..."
"Right, precious beyond compare, isn’t that so?" Xiao ng cut him off impatiently, "Okay, okay, we get it’s good stuff. No need to go on and on about it. But fifty high-quality spirit stones? Aren’t you afraid of twisting your tongue?"
Fu Liuyou just chuckled, not engaging in a verbal spat with the young girl, his gaze observing Qin Sisi’s expression.
Qin Sisi was feeling very conflicted. She really wanted to buy this jade flute for Wen Xuan, but the price was just too high.
If she spent all her spirit stones, what would she do if she encountered any trouble later?
As for not buying it, the things she truly desired were hard to co by. She might never find sothing like it again. Moreover, that dull wooden flute really didn’t seem fitting for the ethereal, gentle, and elegant Wen Xuan.
Qin Sisi went through all the items in her storage ring and then tentatively asked Fu Liuyou, "Boss Fu, do you accept magic crystal stones?"
Fu Liuyou’s eyes lit up as he asked, "May I know the level of the magic crystal stone?"
"Level four, wind attribute," Qin Sisi responded softly.
This level four wind attribute magic crystal stone was collected from the body of the Wind Spirit Eagle that had attacked Li Li, who had gone missing at that ti. However, she was currently only a Third Level Magic Teacher, and couldn’t use a level four magic crystal stone.
Qin Sisi didn’t know how long it would take for her to advance to Magic Star; it all seed very distant. Since she couldn’t use it now, she thought she might as well treat it as a spirit stone.
Fu Liuyou was indeed very interested and asked Qin Sisi to show it to him.
Qin Sisi took out the level four wind attribute magic crystal stone from her storage ring and let Fu Liuyou carefully examine it in her palm.
After verifying the item, Fu Liuyou slapped his hand and declared, "Alright, I’ll take it. This magic crystal stone will count as thirty high-quality spirit stones. Miss, just give
another twenty high-quality spirit stones, and we’re good."
"Hey, hey, hey, no wonder you’re rolling in wealth! You calculate every transaction down to the last detail," Xiao ng mocked from the side.
Fu Liuyou wasn’t offended at all and chuckled, "I’m a businessman, of course, I have to keep the accounts clear."
Qin Sisi shook her head, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Boss Fu, we’re pretty familiar with each other now. If you don’t budge at all on your price, I might end up feeling a little heartbroken, you know!"
If she felt heartbroken and unhappy, perhaps she would never do business with Testing Gold Pavilion again!
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