Chapter 236: Chapter 42: Cunning Acquisition and Seizure_2

As for this, Bao An has only two words to say.

Hehe.

Did they think that by deliberately concealing their intentions, they could avoid being ripped off?

Unfortunately, what they didn’t realize is that there’s nothing cheap in the entire market.

However, Bao An did feel slightly relieved.

If they cared so much about being skinned, then they probably weren’t here to cause trouble.

As long as they were not troublemakers, everything else was negotiable!

As the Chief of the market, he carried significant responsibility.

The success or failure of the business didn’t matter; he would always get his share regardless.

But if something went wrong in the market, his tenure as Chief would come to an end. Then, how would he find such a profitable place again!

So, towards any Foundation Establishment cultivator who was a stranger, Bao An was always on guard. He would rather offend these cultivators, thus discouraging their return, than risk the market’s stability.

Now that he feels he’s figured out Wang Ba’s intent, Bao An’s smile suddenly cooled off a bit.

“Seems like a honest cultivator.”

He quickly categorized Shen Fu as a part of the honest folks.

This type of cultivator was the easiest to manipulate.

His gaze casually landed on the Class II upper grade Magic Tool beneath Wang Ba’s feet, pausing lightly.

Bao An suddenly said, “If that’s the case, I know a place that will certainly meet Shen’s requirements.”

“Your guidance is much appreciated.”

Wang Ba didn’t know why the other party suddenly changed their attitude, but that didn’t matter to him. The impending war was the most pressing matter, and being able to buy a suitable spell was key. He said immediately.

Bao An then led Wang Ba through several sparse streets and alleys, finally arriving in front of a large and grand shop.

“This is the largest bookstore in our market. Please come in.”

As soon as they entered, Bao An boomed, “Shopkeeper Lao, hurry, hurry! I brought you business today!”

Upon seeing the scenario, Wang Ba’s brows slightly furrowed.

But he didn’t say anything.

“Ah! It’s Chief Bao!”

The shopkeeper’s voice rang out from a distance, followed by a figure hastily coming out from the inside.

Even though he was a cultivator, his full face was opulent, more like a mortal rich man. Upon seeing Bao An and Wang Ba, he immediately greeted them courteously, then smiled and said, “Chief Bao’s visit brings honor to my little shop…”

Bao An didn’t have the patience for it and waved his hand dismissively, “Whether your shop thrives or not doesn’t matter. This is my close friend. If he takes a liking to any of your original jade slips, you’d better give me face and offer a discount.”

Shopkeeper Lao’s chrysanthemum-like smile suddenly froze on his face, quickly replaced by a look of difficulty:

“Chief, it’s not that I don’t want to offer a discount, but the true meaning of cultivation methods inscribed in these jade slips needs to be carved by someone, and the costs…”

Seeing this, Bao An’s eyes widened: “What? There’s a problem?”

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Lao immediately shut his mouth, expressing his helplessness, “This… fine, if Chief insists, I will offer your friend a special discount no matter what.”

“You can take a look first and see if there’s anything suitable.”

Heh, if nothing else, your collection is quite comprehensive, otherwise I wouldn’t have brought my friend here.”

“Yes, yes, yes, you can take your time and look around first.”

Shopkeeper Lao, seemingly helpless under Bao An’s pressure, had to reluctantly nod.

Bao An immediately turned his head and winked at Wang Ba, suggesting that they had become close friends in a short time.

Seeing this, Wang Ba felt a faint sense of familiarity.

But he didn’t say anything.

Instead, he looked around the bookstore at his own pace.

Here, there were indeed Class II spells and cultivation methods.

Having searched for a while, when Bao An was getting a bit impatient, Wang Ba leisurely picked out a jade slip and several pieces of golden paper from the bookstore.

When Bao An’s gaze swept over the jade slip in Wang Ba’s hand, he couldn’t help but sneer secretly.

He really guessed right.

So naive!

Did he really think he could hide his true intention of wanting to buy that jade slip by taking these rubbings?

Perhaps later he would even show a casual attitude towards the jade slip, trying to negotiate the price from there.

Unfortunately…

He glanced at Shopkeeper Lao, who immediately caught on and came forward.

Showing surprise, he said,

“Oh! Senior Shen picked so many rubbings?”

“Haha, I have made some progress in a certain spell, so I specifically came to buy some rubbings to study further,”

Wang Ba said with a smile.

Hearing this, both Shopkeeper Lao and Bao An on the side couldn’t help but sneer.

What kind of spell requires referencing Class II Protective Spells, Class II Movement Spells, and Class II Wood Style Spells as reference? Can’t even find a good excuse!

Obviously, Shen Fu really cares about that one and only jade slip.

Bao An suddenly glared at Shopkeeper Lao and said, “You have to give a good discount!”

Shopkeeper Lao turned his gaze and immediately smiled and said, “Haha, Chief

Bao, don’t worry, since you’ve spoken, I’ll give Senior Shen a special discounted price for these five rubbings… How about 20 middle grade Spirit Stones?”

“Too expensive! Make it cheaper!”

Bao An straightforwardly shook his head.

Seeing Wang Ba standing at the side appearing to want to say something, Bao

An quickly stopped him, “Don’t worry, I know this type of rubbing, they make a huge profit! There’s room for negotiation!”

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Lao looked troubled: “Chief, I’m already offering my best price. Surely I can’t sell at a loss?”

“What are you losing? Don’t I know the cost of these rubbings? They’re nothing but specially produced golden paper. Depending on the quality, they only cost a few or dozens of lower grade Spirit Stones per piece. You have heaps of them!”