Chapter 106: Competition
"Wu Meng, this is going too far, this is Tianbao Pavilion." The middle-aged attendant said with dissatisfaction.
Wu Meng, the man who was shouting prices at the exit, was a young master of the Wu family from Meiyun City. He had almost been selected to join one of the five major sects, but unfortunately, he lacked a bit of luck in the end. Otherwise, even if he had only become a miscellaneous disciple, by now he would not have been just at the fifth level of Qi Refining Realm cultivation.
Hong Zhi said, "This is indeed the Tianbao Pavilion, but the transaction has not been completed, let alone started. This brother doesn't necessarily have to sell the poisonous python skin to you, my price isn't excessive." Wu Meng shook his head and smiled at Qin Yong, saying: "Brother, I'm really sincere in buying this poisonous python skin from you. If you're not satisfied with 1.5 meters of lower-grade spirit stone, I can offer a higher price. How about 1.6 meters of lower-grade spirit stone?"
Qin Yong's eyebrows rose, thinking that Wu Meng was a good tactician. He first quoted a price of 1.5 million for the low-grade spirit stone, which could have intimidated an ordinary person. Then, without getting a response, someone else came out to disrupt the scene, and he immediately proactively raised the price. With the previous five pieces of low-grade spirit stone as a basis, the sudden increase in price was enough to make people who were originally not interested become interested.
However, Qin Yong understood that the price of the python skin was absolutely not just this much. In a situation where value could still be squeezed out, Qin Yong was unwilling to take the loss. Therefore, Qin Yong did not respond to Wu Meng's words, but instead looked at the middle-aged attendant, also known as Hong Attendant in Wu Meng's mouth.
"I heard that Tianbao Pavilion has a very good reputation and will not embezzle guests' belongings. If Tianbao Pavilion also wants this poisonous python skin, I would rather discuss it with them. I wonder how many spirit stones they can offer?" Qin Yong said.
As soon as the words came out, Wu Meng was stunned for a moment. He had thought that everything was going well and the other party would not refuse, but he didn't expect to encounter such a situation. Immediately afterwards, Wu Meng reacted somewhat, thinking that Qin Yong did not recognize him, only knew Tianbao Pavilion, and dared not believe what he said.
Indeed, there are such situations. The Tianbao Pavilion has a very high reputation, not only in Meiyun City, but also in other cities. In the end, these Tianbao Pavilions are just branches, and the headquarters is located elsewhere. The reputation of the Tianbao Pavilion has indeed spread to some remote areas. On the other hand, the Wu family's reputation in Meiyun City is not small, but it is limited to Meiyun City and surrounding areas. If someone comes from another place, they may not have heard of the Wu family. In this case, no matter how high the price is offered, it's useless if people don't believe it. It was precisely because he thought of this that Wu Meng started scolding in secret, feeling helpless about Qin Yong's ignorance.
Compared to Wu Meng's depression, Hong Zhi originally had some resentment, but when he heard Qin Yong's words, his eyes suddenly lit up and he quickly said: "This brother is right, Tianbao Pavilion's reputation has always been a guarantee, selling it to us at Tianbao Pavilion will definitely not suffer."
Hong Zhi couldn't help but be enthusiastic, this poisonous python skin is so intact, it can make more than five pieces of armor, and its defensive power is also excellent. If it can be bought, it will be a great achievement, not only will it receive the Tianbao Pavilion's reward, but also add to its performance, and it can compete for the position of First Floor Grand Executor, or even have the hope of becoming a Second Floor Grand Executor.
The chief steward is the head of all stewards, with great power and worship far surpassing others. It's easier to be reused by higher-ups. As for the second-level stewards, they are even more superior than the first level, and even the chief steward of the first level can't compare with them. This is the goal that all first-level stewards strive for. Now that this opportunity is in front of him, how can Hong not cherish it?
It's also because Tianbao Pavilion doesn't allow malicious competition, Hong Zhi was the first to receive Qin Yong, and other executives can't stop or rob him. Otherwise, those executives wouldn't just stand by and watch with envy, but not step forward to speak. They won't stop it, nor will they help, they'll just watch, hoping that Hong Zhi won't take away such a big credit.
"The python skin is indeed good, but after all, it's just a material, not real defensive gear. I can also offer 1.6 meters of low-grade spiritual stone." said Hong Zhi Shi.
Tianbao Pavilion won't embezzle guests' belongings, but that's also a matter of the other party recognizing their value. If they don't recognize it, then it's not Tianbao Pavilion's fault. As for treasures, those who are destined to obtain them will get them. After obtaining the treasure, if one doesn't understand its value and wants to sell it, as long as both parties agree, it's not a big deal. In any case, being able to buy it at the lowest price is something that the steward should strive for, which is exactly what Hong the Steward did.
Just now, Qin Yong's words made Hong Zhi think that Qin Yong was actually already moved, but because he didn't believe Wu Meng, he hadn't agreed yet. Now that he had made an offer, with Tianbao Pavilion as a guarantee, there would definitely be no problem. Even Wu Meng thought the same way and couldn't help but show a disappointed expression.
"A piece of low-grade spiritual stone for 16 yuan, is it just the same price as what Wu Meng offered? It seems that the price of this poisonous python skin is indeed like this. It seems that Wu Meng has a good intention and can become a guest of Tianbao Pavilion, so it shouldn't be unreliable." Qin Yong's voice became softer and softer, but those who should hear it all heard it.
At this time, Qin Yong sneered in his heart. His previous words were not really believed by Tianbao Pavilion, but just wanted to raise the price. Since Tianbao Pavilion was unwilling to increase the price, he would add another effort. He believed that with this remark, if Wu Meng really wanted to buy the poisonous python skin, he would definitely increase the price.
As expected, Hong Zhizhi originally thought it was a sure thing, but suddenly this unexpected event occurred, and he was stunned. Wu Meng, on the other hand, was somewhat surprised and delighted by Qin Yong's sudden change in tone, and didn't suspect anything, instead hearing hope.
At this time, Wu Meng gritted his teeth and hastily shouted: "Yes, I am indeed sincere. How about this? One meter six blocks of inferior spirit stone is not bad, but I'll take a bit more loss and give you one meter seven blocks of inferior spirit stone. Our Wu family in Meiyun City also has credibility guarantees, so don't worry that we will be insincere."
"A 1.7-meter-long inferior Ling Stone!" Qin Yong's eyes lit up instantly.
Hong Zhi has reacted and seeing the situation, he hastily shouted: "Brother, please wait a minute, Wu Meng said it right, Wu's family in Mei Yun City also has a reputation guarantee, they won't cheat you out of your spiritual stone. However, our Tian Bao Pavilion is also sincere about buying your poisonous python skin. How about this, 7 pieces... no, 18 pieces of low-grade spiritual stone!"
Hong Zhi now also made up his mind, proactively increasing the price. From Qin Yong's previous tone, Hong Zhi no longer dared to guarantee that Qin Yong would choose Tian Bao Ge. He could only offer a higher price to compete. One meter eight pieces of low-grade spirit stone was not a small amount, but as long as it didn't exceed ten pieces of low-grade spirit stone, buying the poisonous python skin would be a great achievement for him.
