Chapter 42 (1/2)

“Who are you to object? If you have no interest in making a purchase, I’ll find another buyer. What’s it got to do with you? You’ve no say!” Xu Yi retorted vehemently.

Xu Yi was unaware of how Jiang Shaochuan had used unscrupulous means to lay his hands on the Metal Spirit. Nonetheless, he had known that if one possessed a treasure, the owner would not declare publicly. Especially if the owner’s prowess and the treasure were deemed incompatible.

Because of this, he had predicted Jiang Shaochuan’s extreme reluctance to let everyone know that he was the owner of the Metal Spirit.

Fortunately for Xu Yi, he had experienced a unique auction that morning. He knew how to leverage that experience to intimidate Jiang Shaochuan.

“Five hundred taels of gold. I’ll buy it for five hundred taels of gold!”

Jiang Shaochuan could no longer tolerate it. He would have much to lose.

His trick had worked. Xu Yi was elated. However, he showed his disgust. “Nine hundred taels of gold. Not one cent less!”

Jiang Shaochuan frowned angrily. “Who bargains like this? The selling price is escalating. You are a bully!”

Xu Yi turned devious. “If you utter another word, I’ll raise the price again. I don’t care if you buy it. When I get irritated, I’ll sell it at Linglong Hall. Even if I’m only paid one penny for it, I’ll be resigned to it. Don’t you dare infuriate me!”

Having been through numerous verbal battles, playing with words was but a simple trick.

Jiang Shaochuan knew that he should leave this place. Otherwise, he might have a stroke. He left abruptly.

He conducted a body search on all his troops. He managed to pull together the nine hundred taels of gold and stumbled towards the penthouse.

Compared to his majestic arrival with his troops, Hall Master Jiang wondered if he had brought his men in order to borrow money from them?

“Take it!”

A dazed Jiang Shaochuan entered through the door and threw a stack of money on the stool that Xu Yi was sitting on.

It was known that a blind man could see when he saw money. A cripple could stand upon seeing money. A few lengthy moments passed before a lazy Xu Yi stood up. He stared intently at the thick stack of money. He counted it meticulously.

Swoosh! Xu Yi grabbed the pile of money and slipped it into his waist bag. He headed towards the door.

Jiang Shaochaun moved forward to block his way.

Xu Yi raised a brow. “Are you afraid that I’d run away? It’s such an interesting item. How can I bring it along with me all the while?”

Jiang Shaochuan grudgingly moved aside.

Xu Yi headed out of the room. Very soon, he returned in a marching stride. He held a unique and magnificent fan in his hands. He swung it three times, and when he got close to Jiang Shaochuan, he closed the fan and handed it over.

“I don’t feel hot. Quick, get to the point!”

Jiang Shaochuan peered at him angrily.

Xu Yi was taken by surprise. “What’s wrong with you? Have you not come all the way for this fan? Now that I’m returning it to you, you are dragging your feet!”

“What? Say it again!”

Jiang Shaochuan pulled down his face. His body was tense and arched. He was like an ignited bomb, ready to explode.