Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“It’s evident that this person’s wealth is quite substantial.”
Ji Chen, who was always welcoming to those offering money, gestured with a grand wave.
“Please, bring him in.”
“Yes!”
The man who entered was plump, with a face full of fat and a body considerably obese, especially his round belly, which shook with every step.
He was dressed in extravagant attire, and his short, chubby fingers, due to his obesity, were adorned with gemstone rings. A large gold chain hung around his equally short and stout neck, giving off the air of a super nouveau riche.
He entered with a retinue of servants.
Upon seeing Raymond, his face lit up. “Ray, my old friend, it’s been a while…”
But Gilder noticed Raymond desperately signaling to him and found it strange. It was only then that he realized Raymond was standing behind a young, handso man, in a subordinate position.
His heart suddenly raced.
His mind quickly worked, and in the blink of an eye, he reacted.
He bent his body, arched his back, and his face turned extrely respectful.
“Your Excellency, you must be the illustrious Lord of the Ocean Crown, spoken of by Raymond so often. 1 have long admired you.
If I had known that you were coming to Maple Harbor in person this ti, I would have prepared a grand banquet to welco you!”
Gilder’s ability to change his expression, almost comparable to a Sichuan opera face-changing master, amazed everyone present.
They couldn’t help but marvel at the speed at which a businessman could change his deanor.
Ji Chen calmly picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and gestured for the steward and maids to leave. Then he spoke slowly.
“I am indeed the Lord of the Ocean Crown, Ji Chen.”
“I wonder, Gilder, what brings you here on this occasion?”
Gilder’s face was filled with smiles.
“Of course, I have so important matters to discuss with Your Excellency Ji Chen. If my visit seems impolite, please forgive …”
Ji Chen had no patience for such formalities and placed the teacup down.
“No need for such courtesy; please get straight to the point.”
Upon hearing this, Gilder was briefly taken aback. He seed to understand that Ji Chen was a man of action and beca serious.
“In that case, I’ll be straightforward. I’m very interested in the goods you’ve brought this ti, Lord Ji Chen. Is there a possibility of cooperation?”
Hearing this, Ji Chen’s face showed a hint of interest. “Oh? Even soone of your stature, a prominent rchant, is interested in the Ocean’s Crown goods?” “Of course, the Ocean’s Crown is renowned for the exceptional quality of its weapon equipnt. Its reputation has already spread throughout Maple City and even to the kingdoms and duchies further north.
The recent word is that the Ocean’s Crown’s weapon equipnt rivals that of Dwarven forging!
Therefore, there are countless rchants who want to obtain such goods, and I am no exception.”
Rivals that of Dwarven forging?
Well, that statent might be a bit exaggerated.
Although Lizardn forge high-quality weapon equipnt, it’s highly likely that it can’t match the quality of Dwarven craftsmanship. After all, Dwarven-forged weapon equipnt is renowned worldwide.
If Dwarves with already questionable temperants heard such a statent, they might travel a thousand miles just to dispute it.
Ji Chen waved his hand and said, “That praise is a bit excessive.”
Gilder also chuckled. The statent was indeed sowhat overblown, but it wasn’t entirely without rit.
In terms of quality, Dwarven weapon equipnt might surpass that of the Ocean’s Crown, but in terms of quantity and cost-effectiveness, it was a different story.
The number of weapon equipnt forged and exported by Dwarves in a year couldn’t compare to what the Ocean’s Crown exported in half a month.
The price gap was even more significant. Despite a relatively small difference in quality, Dwarven-forged equipnt was several tis or even dozens of tis more expensive. The price of a single Dwarven-forged weapon could buy dozens of Ocean’s Crown products.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, Dwarven equipnt was clearly outmatched.
Moreover, the market favored the Ocean’s Crown. Ordinary soldiers didn’t require top-tier equipnt.
In this sense, as long as the purchase price wasn’t too outrageous, obtaining these goods would allow Gilder to make substantial profits. It was like gold coins falling from the sky.
“So, are you interested in purchasing a batch of weapon equipnt from ?”
Unexpectedly, Gilder nodded, then shook his head, with a fla of ambition flickering in his eyes.
“Lord Ji Chen, I want to establish a long-term partnership with the Ocean’s Crown.
From now on, I hope to exclusively acquire at least thirty percent of the Ocean’s Crown’s production of weapon equipnt for the Northern Continent.”
Ji Chen’s eyes slightly narrowed, and his interest grew even more.
This fellow has quite the ambition.
Considering the current efficiency and speed of the Ocean’s Crown’s transportation, they could make two round trips a month. Securing a thirty percent share would an obtaining approximately three to four hundred thousand pieces of weapon equipnt, with the involved amount reaching millions or even tens of millions of gold coins.
Once their transportation capacity increases in the future, this scale will beco even larger.
“My Lord, not only is Gilder extrely wealthy, but it seems he also has ties to a high-ranking mber of the Maple Principality. If we can establish a long-term partnership with him, our business here will receive protection and won’t be coveted by certain envious individuals or forces…
In addition, Gilder has broad connections and can easily find so things, such as a large quantity of rare resources. When 1 chose to cooperate with him, 1 also considered this.”
Raymond lowered his voice and spoke in Ji Chen’s ear.
Ji Chen squinted slightly. If that was the case, then there was indeed value in cooperating.
The resources and connections these natives possessed were unmatched by players at the mont. They often had a strong influence in certain areas.
Although he had so connections with Monica, the daughter of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy, and the elves, one could never have too many friends.
More friends ant more avenues for opportunities.
After a brief mont of consideration, Ji Chen made up his mind.
He smiled and said, “Lord Gilder, 1 believe the Ocean’s Crown also has the intention of establishing a long-term partnership with you. After all, we don’t want to go through the trouble of finding buyers every ti we bring our goods. It wastes a lot of our energy and ti.
If you have the ti, we can have a al together first and then sit down to discuss the share, pricing, and transportation matters.”
Upon hearing this, Gilder’s face lit up, and he eagerly replied, “I would be delighted. However, let’s start the negotiations as soon as possible.”
He seed quite eager, and while Ji Chen found it a bit unusual, he agreed.
Next, although Ji Chen wasn’t particularly skilled in trade and negotiations, with the assistance of the experienced Raymond, the initial discussions proceeded smoothly.
After the negotiations, Gilder secured forty percent of the Ocean’s Crown’s output of weapon equipnt to the Northern Continent. Prices were determined based on the quality and type of weapons and were paid in various rare resources.
A whole shipload of weapon equipnt would be exchanged for around 3,000 units of third-tier rare resources, such as crystals and mithril.
With the fleet Ji Chen brought this ti, which included ten ships loaded with weapon equipnt, they could acquire around 30,000 units of rare resources. While it wasn’t enough to completely solve the resource issues in their territory, it would greatly alleviate the situation.
At the mont when the negotiations were completed, Gilder let out a heavy sigh of relief. He took out a fine handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Just then, there were footsteps outside, and soone knocked on the door.
“Co in.”
The newcor was the butler, and he entered with impeccable manners.
“Master, there are many businessn outside the estate who wish to discuss cooperation regarding weapon equipnt.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Chen glanced at Gilder, whose expression had changed slightly. So, that’s why he was so eager to negotiate. It all made sense now.
“Let them all in.”
“Yes.”
Soon, more than ten extravagantly dressed businessn entered the hall. When they saw Gilder, who was still sitting there with a contented smile, their expressions changed instantly.
They couldn’t believe it. Why had Gilder arrived so quickly?
Had they already finished the negotiations?
Goddammit, they had agreed to co together, but this guy had managed to slip away ahead of them!
In reply, Gilder shot them a scornful glance, implying, “You guys are way too late to the party, you won’t even have a chance to join the lucrative deals, let alone make any money..”
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