Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 86: The Bug Appraiser i (2/2)
The cost of owning this thing is not high, and with great power, it naturally becomes very popular.
Qin Niu planned to first try selling a Jin Chan.
He walked straight to the end of the vendors’ row, took out a cage with a male
Jin Chan and placed it in front of him.
“Deadly male Jin Chan for sale, come and get it if you need one!”
He certainly wasn’t shy; after setting up, he mimicked the other vendors, calling out loudly to attract buyers.
Making money isn’t easy, and sometimes one has to set aside their pride.
His cries elicited smiles from the surrounding vendors.
What a rarity.
After selling insects for so long, I’ve never seen anyone sell a deadly variety.
This country boy must have some screws loose in his head.
Hearing the shouting, a man in a black robe approached. Embroidered on his chest were the words Market Administrator.
He wasn’t wearing an official hat.
His status seemed similar to that of the black-robed idler at the city gate, roughly an assistant to the officials.
A position akin to that of a modern auxiliary police officer.
Working as a public servant, yet without an official post. Doing the most work but only they know the sourness of their income and status.
Heartbreak that can’t be spoken out loud.
“Selling insects at a stall requires a management fee of ten wen money,” the man in the black robe stated coldly.
“All… you need to pay a fee even for setting up a stall on the roadside?”
“Nonsense, how else would you be allowed to sell in the marketplace? You can go sell on the streets. But if the patrolling city guards catch you, they’ll not only seize your insects, but also fine you.”
Although his words were intimidating, most of what he said was likely true.
“Then forget it, 1 won’t sell. It’s not even certain whether this insect can sell for ten wen money.”
Qin Niu put away the insect.
“It’s best not to think about setting up a stall here secretly. If 1 catch you, it won’t just be a matter of ten wen money to settle.”
Seeing Qin Niu’s shabby clothes, the man in the black robe wasn’t sure if he even had ten wen money but did not make things more difficult for him.
After a warning, he walked over to a recliner set up in front of a shop and comfortably lay down.
He chatted with the shop’s charming proprietress from time to time.
Working as a public servant sure is comfortable!
It’s essentially making money by lying down.
Qin Niu decided to first get his Insect Master certification sorted out.
“Young man, if you want to set up a stall selling insects here, 1 advise you to pay the management fee of ten wen money. But 1 suggest you catch some better insects next time, like spiders, centipedes; they’re stronger than your Jin Chan,” advised a nearby stall owner kindly.
“Okay, thank you, uncle! Can’t I set up a stall for free?”
“To set up a stall for free, you either need to be an Insect Master or a Beast
Tamer, otherwise don’t even think about it.”
“So that’s how it is, thanks!”
After hearing the advice, Qin Niu’s eyes lit up.
An Insect Master certification? That’s easy! Just go get certified.
“Also, when selling insects, it’s best to get an Appraiser to identify them and provide a certificate, like this one I have. It’s more authoritative, and buyers will feel more confident.”
The vendor showed Qin Niu an appraisal certificate.
It listed the insect’s name, its classification, special abilities, lifespan, and other information.
It also bore the individual stamp of the Appraiser.
Indeed, it looked quite authoritative.
“How much does an appraisal cost?”
Qin Niu asked.
“That depends on what kind of insect you’re appraising. A Grade One insect costs twenty wen money per appraisal. Grade Two insects are more expensive; you need at least a hundred wen money for the fee. Grade Three insects are impossible to catch, so no need to mention them..”