175 Emperors Shop (1/2)
”So this appraising competition, do all the customers have to participate?” Jin Rou asked.
”Well, it's as the owner said.” The bald merchant shrugged his shoulders, ”But customers can hire master appraisers if they don't have the confidence of choosing. Of course, it would not be free of charge as master appraisers were expensive.”
”That's true.” Zin Shi nodded in agreement, ”Hiring a 6-star master appraiser would already price at 1,000 rubies per half a day.”
”That much?” Jin Rou was surprised. To think that master appraisers worth this much. He could not help but rub his chin for a moment, pondering things... what if he just become a master appraiser and become rich then? This was a passing thought in Jin Rou's mind. Well, as he already had the power and status in the cultivation world, what could he ask for? Money! That's the least he had right now.
”The price of 6-star master appraisers has increased, actually.” The bald merchant said, ”It is already two thousand rubies per half a day.”
”...” Zin Shi did not know what to say and just put her head down in shame. To think that her information was that outdated and she still had the guts to say it, she just wanted to find a hole and bury herself.
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”We're here!” The bald merchant said as he welcomed the appearance of the shop. It was kind of a rundown place as if it was r not renovated for countless of years. It seemed like it suffered and survived thousands of trials and tribulations, but still standing.
”Hmmm.” Jin Rou nodded in approval. As someone who held the highest status in the universe, he could see that this rundown shop had a very strange and mysterious aura. It was like a hazy fog, covering one's sight to block anyone from determining anything. But of course, to Jin Rou, this was a piece of cake. This effect was only effective for those people below Immortal Emperors. Besides, this place was really secluded and if not for the bald merchant who knew the twists and turns of the road, they might be lost now. Of course, if Jin Rou was serious, he could find that place anyways.
While Jin Rou was impressed, Zin Shi was not. As for her, who likes physical appearances of things, she found this shop a bit off... But of course, she did not say it out loud and just shut her mouth. She was afraid to offend people here.
”Don't you ever judge this shop, youngsters.” The bald merchant made a 'tsk tsk' gesture and said, ”This place was something you could not afford to offend. But oh well, just a reminder from this friend. Come, let's enter!”
The bald merchant opened the door and it made a 'cracking' sound. After which, what met them was a bustling scenario of people with high-class robes and clothes talking to each other. Judging from the refined attitude of these people, these people was someone that not just anyone could afford to offend. In the middle of the shop, was a huge table with a lump of scrap stones standing by, estimated to be thousands. Although the interior of this shop was the same as the exterior, just the people gathered here were already enough to change this place into a high-class one.
Zin Shi could not help but look at her clothes. The ladies gathered around here wore very luxurious things and whatnot, revealing their utmost beauty. However, she only wore plain and simple clothes that it would be difficult for her to be noticed. For some reason, her confidence in herself decreased by level.