REVEREND INSANITY
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Chapter 244: Almost blackmailing

The dawn was rising in the east, revealing the first ray of light.

The cold air of the night condensed into dewdrops on the grass and leaves. The temporary market in the Jin clan is currently being dismantled; tents are packed, roadside stalls are rolled up and items are packed in bags.

After staying in Jin village for a few days, the caravan prepared to depart.

As for the merchants, no matter how many items they sold or bought, in the end they would make a profit. So, even though they were exhausted, they put a cheerful smile on their faces.

Xiao Die's expression, however, was terrifying.

“Nona, I just checked, that Hei Tu has traded almost all the goods. And on the item he exchanged, I saw three carts full of Jinzan grass!”

“Jinzan grass?” Shang Xin Ci's long brows were slightly wrinkled.

Xiao Die was furious, as she pulled Shang Xin Ci's hand: “Even a commoner like me knew how worthless Jinzan grass was, but he had traded it for so much. Miss, this Hei Tu is just causing trouble! “

“Xiao Die, relax first.” Shang Xin Ci patted Xiao Die's hand, “Supposedly she swapped Jinzan's grass last night, I don't know why she did that but she must have had a reason to trade other items, it was good enough that he could achieve this as a mortal. “

“Missy, why are you defending him? I was just thinking about you. These things were originally ours, why did you let someone else scatter them? Most importantly, he could not compensate at all! LORD Zhang Zhu, please persuade Miss.. “Xiao Die to frown.

Zhang Zhu who was looking from the side, sighed: “Nona, Xiao Die is right. We lent him things to test him, but now that we can already see the results, why do we still let him waste it? We believe in your abilities Miss, but if we can reduce our losses, why don't we do it? It will also reduce our fight when we reach Shang Clan City. “

“This..” Shang Xin Ci muttered. He was young, his eyes were starting to show signs of doubt.

Previously, he had felt that the item exchanged by Fang Yuan was fine. However, this Jinzan grass was a huge loss to exchange for so much Jinzan grass.

Jinzan grass is easy to preserve, but it cannot be sold because the demand for it is almost non-existent. Inventories that are so large sooner or later will rot, and eventually, they have no choice but to lower the price and throw away selling shares – it is destined to lose.

“Sorry, are you Lady Zhang Xin Ci?” Just then, a middle-aged gu master who was sweating profusely, anxiously ran towards Shang Xin Ci.

The iron plate on his belt was engraved with the number ‘du’ indicating the rank of this master gu.

Shang Xin Ci smiled faintly: “Ya, may I ask who you are?”

The middle-aged man cupped his fists: “I am the personal guard of the clan leader LORD, here on his orders to ask for help. “

“Oh? Please talk.”

“Mrs Zhang was supposed to buy Jinzan grass in bulk last night. The whole story is like this, our clan leader is very fond of Jinzan grass and therefore he personally collected some for pleasure. But the young master secretly dug up and sold them behind the back of the clan leader. Now, the clan leader had placed the young master in confinement, and also wanted to buy back Jinzan grass. I'm sincerely asking you to sell it back to us. “

This master gu is polite, but that courtesy shows his firm demeanor.

“Nona...” Zhang Zhu's expression turned serious as he reminded Shang Xin Ci.

This personal guard represented the clan leader of the Jin clan, this matter could be big or small, and could become serious if dealt with improperly.

Shang Xin Ci glanced at Zhang Zhu and nodded her head to show that she understood: “Actually, I am also someone who likes flowers and I can understand the wishes of the esteemed clan leader. We will hand over the Jinzan grass to your esteemed clan without even the trunk missing. “

“It makes someone happy to see a reasonable Mistress.” The expression of master gu the personal guard relaxed and showed a slight smile.

Shang Xin Ci continued: “A subordinate of mine is in charge of this transaction. I'll call him.”

Fang Yuan had already noticed the activity here.

“Hei Tu, you're in trouble. Missy called you.” Xiao Die came to call him.

Fang Yuan immediately appeared in front of the personal guard, and cupped his fists: “I am the one in charge of the Jinzan grass transaction. I heard the esteemed clan leader wants to buy it back?”

The personal guard was shocked to see the newcomer was actually a human, his face immediately showing a hint of contempt and arrogance.

She grunts: “True. Fana, you can relax. LORD clan leader is kind and willing to use three thousand ancient stones to buy back three Jinzan grass carts for you. “

“Once?” Xiao Die was speechless and her gaze revealed her excitement.

Zhang Zhu frowned before slowly relaxing. Three thousand ancient stones should be the maximum market price for Jinzan grass, and this showed the sincerity of the Jin clan leader.

However, Fang Yuan shook his head: “Jinzan grass is precious, only three thousand ancient stones to buy it back, this seems insincere, doesn't it?”

The personal guard immediately frowned: “What? The price I provide is much higher than the maximum market price of Jinzan grass. Man, what price do you buy?”

Fang Yuan rubbed his nose: “Do not discuss about the purchase price, we are all entrepreneurs, of course we will buy low and sell high. Three thousand ancient stones too less, I do not sell!”

Xiao Die's eyes widened in shock, her face starting to redden with excitement as she looked at the five fingers stretched out from the personal guard.

“Five thousand ancient stones? Here's what you said, you can't pull it back!” He almost jumped in excitement, he had not expected the situation to develop like this; fang Yuan made a huge profit!

However, Fang Yuan still shook his head.

The expression of the personal guard turned cold as he threatened: “Human, don't you think you're greedy? This Jinzan grass was originally an item of our clan. You personally exchange those who are already not allowed. You don't even have proof of transaction, I can even say you secretly stole it !! “

Zhang Zhu was surprised by the anger of the personal guard, he looked at Fang Yuan: “Sell only.”

Fang Yuan laughed: “You sell it, I buy, this is a mutual agreement. Moreover, your young master sold it to me. I can't do anything if you're determined to say I stole them. The Jin clan is so rich and powerful that it can bully the weak and rob our goods. Hmph, the item is there, why don't you just take it. It's just that as far as I know, it's not just me who bought Rerumputan Jinzan. Many others shared, will the Jin clan snatch all of their possessions as well? “

Fang Yuan had already expected this situation, so he had only bought most of it last night. The remaining Jinjan clumps were sold to others by that gu master.

“You!” The personal guard was furious, but he could only clench his teeth at Fang Yuan's blatant blackmail.

He pointed towards Fang Yuan: “Klan you bought the most, little brat, you want to make things difficult for me?”

“Of course not, I am just trying to make a transaction.” Fang Yuan cupped his hands together.

“Hmph, forget! I will put two thousand more, seven thousand ancient stones! Man, bring all the Jinzan grass you bought.” The personal guard shouted.

“Hei Tu, sell it. We need to pay attention to friendliness when doing business.” Shang Xin Ci could not withstand this pressure.

“Because Miss has spoken ..” Fang Yuan nodded his head before immediately changing the subject, “Then I will take a step back. Eight thousand ancient stones and all the Jinzan grass I have is yours.”

The moment these words came out, Shang Xin Ci and the others became dazed.

The personal guard returned to his senses, unable to contain his anger: “What? You !!”

Fang Yuan, however, had a smile on his face: “Business is business, please don't be mad LORDgu master. Actually, I was thinking of selling it for ten thousand ancient stones, if LORD Master gu cannot decide on it, how about letting me discuss with your esteemed clan leader? “

“Not needed!” The personal guard swung his arm as he looked towards Fang Yuan in utter disdain, “You, human, what qualifications do you have to meet LORD clan leader? Quickly bring the goods, take advantage of others when down, I will remember you. Hmph! “

His words, no doubt, meant that he agreed to the price raised by Fang Yuan.

Both completed the transaction in a few moments.

Fang Yuan had not even used five hundred ancient stones to buy it, but in just one night, the Jinzan grass changed hands for eight thousand ancient stones!

“Nona, there are two rods filled to the brim with ancient stones!” Xiao Die beamed happily. He had watched the entire transaction process in fear, but now that he looked at these ancient stones, he felt they were all worth it. Even his gaze towards Fang Yuan changed.

“Do you know? No way, this is just a case of a blind cat finding a dead rat!” He looked at Fang Yuan from top to bottom and commented.

“Intending the Jin clan just because eight thousand ancient stones are not worth it.” Zhang Zhu had frowned from the start, he looked at Fang Yuan with a hint of dissatisfaction and warned, “Don't ever take such a risk again.”

Fang Yuan simply smiled and turned his head towards Shang Xin Ci: “According to our previous contract, Miss will get half of these eight thousand ancient stones, she said, and I ask Miss to keep my half part also.”

  . . .

“Is it already settled?” The leader of the Jin clan stood on top of the hill, paying attention to the departing caravan.

An elder stood beside him and reported: “Ya, the clan leader. We have bought back all the Jinzan grass. It's just that the Zhang Clan really hates for taking advantage of the situation to blackmail us.”

Jin Clan clan leader's eyebrows wrinkled: “Oh? Speak.”

The elder elaborated on the details.

The leader of the Jin clan smiled: “It was only eight thousand ancient stones, no need to care. That Zhang clan mistress, however, was smart, she pushed out a mortal servant to check the situation and get this money for herself.”

“LORD clan leader, what if this Zhang clan already knew the secrets of our clan and thus made use of to blackmail us? “

“Hahaha, don't be too suspicious. If they knew the importance of Jinzan grass to my clan, why would they only squeeze out eight thousand ancient stones? They will buy everything or even disagree to sell it. But only in this case, send some gu masters to watch over them until they completely leave the Huang Jin mountain region. Be sure to pay attention if anyone tries to secretly go to the Huang clan. If anything, kill them on the spot! “

The killing intent of the clan leader overflowed around him as he said this.

Elder's mind shook: “As you command, LORD clan leader! “

Fang Yuan glanced back at Huang Jin's mountain, his lips curling with a smile.

Not far from the carriage, Shang Xin Ci opened the curtains and looked at Fang Yuan's back. Her beautiful eyes shone with light, after thinking hard.