Chapter 80 - Young Master Summons (2/2)
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Lin Xuanzhi couldn’t stop laughing. Right now, he can imagine that after a few years, Yan Tianhen would definitely turn into a black-bellied man who could anger someone to death with just his mouth!
Before they finished drinking their cup of tea, Chief Steward had already rushed down hurriedly.
He saw the immaculate-looking Lin Xuanzhi adorned in a white robe with a cup of tea in his hands from afar. His eyes were unusually bright, and before he had even walked over he was already smiling widely with his hands clasped together as he said, “Lin Sword Immortal, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. Do pardon our small shop if there had been any shortcomings in our service.”
Yan Tianhen rolled his eyes and muttered softly, “You had obviously seen my Dage the first time you came downstairs.”
Chief Steward He heard his words clearly and couldn’t help but mock himself in his heart. He had also revealed a rare trace of embarrassment on his face.
Of course he had seen Lin Xuanzhi. But, even though Lin Xuanzhi was dressed neatly and you couldn’t nitpick on his appearance at all, you could tell that he didn’t have much money on him just based on the hair ornaments and accessories on his body.
Also, since Lin Xuanzhi had turned into a good-for-nothing, there wasn’t much value left in trying to butter up to him. So the Chief Steward He who was always busy with a myriad of affairs everyday naturally wouldn’t pay Lin Xuanzhi too much attention.
As the Chief Steward, He Shouchang naturally wouldn’t do something like chasing away or ridiculing customers. But he wouldn’t waste any time in warmly receiving Lin Xuanzhi either. The most he could do was to ignore him.
But now, who would have known that Lin Xuanzhi would actually have such an eye-catching treasure on him.
Lin Xuanzhi took in the sight of Chief Steward He’s awkward expression, then lightly said, “Looks like Chief Steward He is quite interested in humble me’s item.”
When He Shouchang heard this, he quickly bowed slightly and said, “Lin Shaoxia’s item is naturally the cream of the crop. Not only am I interested, but our young master had also taken an interest in it as well.”
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Tong Le was pretending to pick out equipments and materials at one side, but in actuality his ears and eyes had always been focused on the situation over here. He had evidently heard Chief Steward He’s words, so he immediately turned around.
Lin Xuanzhi let out a faintly discernible sigh and said with regret, “Unfortunately, I came at a bad timing. Why not I come over to sell my ware next time when the young master is around?”
How could Chief Steward He let Lin Xuanzhi leave? He quickly said, “Nonono, there’s no need for you to come here another day. Our young master is waiting for Lin Shaoxia upstairs right now.”
Tong Le’s face immediately stiffened, then he asked coldly, “Isn’t your young master currently away from the pavillion?”
Chief Steward He was extremely embarrassed. He really didn’t want to do something like slapping his own face.
However, Chief Steward He was mentally very strong. He grinned as he had a good grasp on the situation and said, “He was indeed not around just now, but I never mentioned when our family’s master would return. And just now, just as I went upstairs, our young master had just happened to return.”
Yet, anyone could tell that these were just words used to fool its listener.
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As the party who was involved, Tong Le only felt like he had been tricked and humiliated. He really hated Lin Xuanzhi to the core now, but he didn’t dare to fall out with Hidden Tools Pavillion. So he only swept his eyes over Lin Xuanzhi and said, “Since the young master had coincidentally returned, then I can go meet him.”
“I’m afraid that won’t be possible for now.” Chief Steward He revealed an awkward expression, then said, “When our young master is does business in person, he doesn’t like having others around who would disturb him.”
“You–” Tong Le narrowed his eyes, then pointed at Lin Xuanzhi said, “How is he qualified to have the young master receive him personally? Don’t tell me, that lousy wine bottle of his can actually be better than my wares?”
Chief Steward He smiled and nodded, then said, “Craftsman Tong’s wares are high-grade magic tools, so naturally they are already very good items. But the wine bottle that Lin Shaoxia has is a top-grade magic tool!”
“What, top-grade magic tool?!” Tong Le’s eyes immediately widened, then said, “Are you sure you didn’t get it wrong? Don’t be deceived by him!”
“Craftsman Tong, it’s fine if you doubt me, but doubting the credibility of Chief Steward He’s judgment is a bit too much ba.” Lin Xuanzhi suitably interrupted and lightly placed a cap on Tong Le’s head.
Sure enough, right after Lin Xuanzhi finished speaking, the smile on Chief Steward He’s face vanished in an instant.
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He placed both his hands in front of him and said with a straight face, “Craftsman Tong, I might not be very capable, but I’ve been in the business of appraising magic tools for close to a hundred years. Whether or not it’s a good item, or what its grade or level it is is something that I can determine with just one look and touch. If Craftsman Tong doubts my judgment, then in the future, you should pass the magic tools you craft to another appraiser ba!”
Tong Le instantly realised that his slip of the tongue had offended Chief Steward He, so he immediately said, “That wasn’t what I meant, I hope Chief Steward He won’t misunderstand.”
Chief Steward He only uttered a hng and didn’t say anything else, then brought Lin Xuanzhi and Yan Tianhen upstairs.
Tong Le had a sinister look on his face as he stared at the Lin Xuanzhi who walked past him.
While the latter only gave him an apathetic look, as if he was looking at someone he didn’t know.
Tong Le’s heart was instantly filled with envy and reproach — it was Lin Xuanzhi who had twisted the meaning of his words, which made him offend Chief Steward He.
You must know, even though Chief Steward he was just a steward, his judgment and connections are unattainable by ordinary people’s standards. Even the senior disciples and elders of Profound Sky Sect would treat Chief Steward He with utmost respect and courtesy.
And right now, all of the guests in the shop had heard Chief Steward He’s words, so they couldn’t help but kickstart a lively discussion.
“Did you hear what he said? Chief Steward He said that the item that Lin Xuanzhi passed to him was a top-grade magic tool!”
“Chief Steward He’s judgments have never been wrong. Whatever he says must be the truth.”
“Sss— a top-grade magic tool! He actually passed him a top-grade magic tool!!!”
“His family is indeed wealthy. Lin Xuanzhi is a mere cripple now, yet they could still bear to give him a top-grade magic tool. I’m almost jealous of him now.”
“Haha, what are you jealous of? No matter how well they treat Lin Xuanzhi now, he’s but a trash who can no longer cultivate. After a hundred years he’ll turn into a handful of loess, while we can still live a carefree life!”
“That’s true, but, that’s a top-grade magic tool! You probably can’t find more than a few of those throughout the entire Profound Sky Sect.”
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As he heard the discussion around him, the fury that Tong Le was suppressing dissipated quite a bit.
What they said was right, no matter how much face Lin Xuanzhi was receiving today, he’s only a trash that can no longer compete with him anymore. He may be able to take one treasure out, but don’t tell him that he can take out two, or even three of them?
But, the fact that Lin Xuanzhi showed up in Profound city is something he must tell the others.