Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 54 - The Challenge of Hundred Miles City
’’ Could this be .. Iron Essence? A material stronger than iron at least 100 times! ’
If this stone-like object was truly a fairy tale iron essence, then it could be considered as having obtained a treasure. After all, Qing Shui had already thrown away all his thoughts about saving his money. He was ready to go all out, and was determined to buy this. The money, once spent could always be earned back, but if he missed the chance to obtain the treasure, who knew how much longer it would be before he could find another opportunity like this again.
” Old Man, how much do you want for these two items? ” Qing Shui decided to go straight to the point because he did not want to waste time bidding on the price of his things.
’’ There was someone who offered me 80 taels of silver for this tree branch, but I did not accept it back then. However, now to survive I have no choice but to sell it. Little brother, if you are willing to take 80 taels of silver, other than this tree branch I can also throw a dark stone for you. ’
Without any hesitation, Qing Shui immediately took out the banknote that Qing Yi had given him, and paid the old man for the two items. After obtaining those items, he immediately stored them inside his spatial realm, rubbing his hands in delight. At other stalls nearby, Qing Shan and Qing Shi were still haggling over the prices of other antiques with their respective sellers.
In the blink of an eye, Qing Shui was only left with 20 taels of silver. But in his eyes, the two items he had just obtained were definitely worth far more than that. Qing Shui knew that/that even with 1,000 or 10,000 taels of gold, one would not be able to afford such a treasure.
Walking over to where Qing Shan and Qing Shi were, Qing Shui discovered that/that the two of them were currently looking at a piece of jade in the shape of a pendant. Qing Shui knew nothing about the jade, whether it was its purity level, or the price of the jade. However, from the hot expression in Qing Shan's eyes, Qing Shui knew that his/her cousin was hooked. The shrewd salesman obviously did not miss Qing Shan's hot expression with his sharp eyes.
’’ Yo, little sister, this jade pendant is definitely top grade. Look at the clear green color, the cutting and the solidity! ’’ The middle-aged trader enthusiastically promoted his trade.
All the cunning merchants in nature, Qing Shui could sense that, this salesman in front of him was someone who had perfected the art of selling. In the previous world, such a person would be called a master seller. Be it the tone of voice, the amount of doubt used, enthusiastic sharing of information, smiles, the way of speaking, everything is carefully designed to make the customer feel comfortable. How many can refuse?
” Qing Shan, how much does he want to sell it? ” Qing Shui smiled lightly as he noted the way Qing Shan gripped him. Thinking in his heart: You are a fool! Do you not know what a poker face is? Just by looking at you, people already know that/that you are determined to buy it, after seeing this, if the owner does not take care of you, then he will become an idiot! ’
’’50 tael silver.’ ‘Qing Shan frowned as he replied.
Although Qing Shui didn't know jade, he knew that/it was just any jade that would be bought by 50 taels of silver, it certainly wouldn't be a good item. It might even be the lowest level of jade.
’’50 tael silver? That expensive? Just forget about Qing Shan, earlier when I was walking around, I saw another booth not far from here. Among the items, there were even jade pendants that looked similar to this! The other sellers only sold it for 10 taels of silver, let's see. We can always come back here later. Qing Shui interrupted, thwarting the swath of cunning merchants.
”Is this true? How far? Does the jade pendant really look the same? ” Qing Shan's heart moved. Silently observing the trader's expression, which ranged from urgency to panic, Qing Shui knew that/that his plan would work.
’’Oh booth very close to here. Rest assured, the jade pendant looks exactly the same, and not only that, I heard that/it's another booth handing out some free stuff if you buy their jade pendant too. Le's go! ” Qing Shui beaming with a big smile.
”Wait! Waitaminute! Don't panic, the price is always negotiable. How much was the young master willing to pay for this jade? ” The cunning merchant almost cried when he saw Qing Shan leave.
’’ Hmm, how about 10 taeIs there any silver besides you throwing that little jade lion over there? ” Qing Shui, after replying, pointed his finger towards the small carving that looked like a ragged jade lion. Ever since her experience with the Yin-Yang pendant, Qing Shui started to get interested in things that were worn out and tattered.
(TL: is Qing shui's new profession is human cloth&bone? XD)
Originally, the cunning merchant had thought of renegotiating, but after seeing the strong glint of determination in Qing Shui's eyes, he could only blame his luck and accept the offer.
’’ Qing Shui, this lion belongs to you, thank you. Fortunately you are here, otherwise I will be sucked dry by the black-hearted merchant. After all, I only have about 50 taels of silver on my ” Qing Shan declared before happily handing the jade lion over to Qing Shui.
Qing Shui simultaneously toyed with the jade lion while walking the streets, chatting with Qing Shan and Qing Shi. After half a day, he still had not found anything out of the ordinary with the jade lion. ” How could there be so many treasures lying around about ” Qing Shui sighed. While Qing Shan, ever since he bought the jade pendant, had been infatuated with it to the point where he took the jade pendant out to be admired every few minutes. Shaking her head, Qing Shui couldn't understand why Qing Shan was so in love with that ordinary piece of jade. If it was him, he would only be obsessed to this extent if the jade possessed the same mystical properties as his Yin-Yang Jade Pendant.
After that, they traveled to a more crowded street. Not to mention, the shops on both sides of the street looked even more luxurious. There was a tailor shop and most importantly, a weapon shop!
’’Let's go to the gun store!’ ‘Qing Shui led the way as they entered the luxurious-looking store.
The difference between a weapon shop and a blacksmith was that in a weapon shop, all of the equipment was already made and ready for sale. As for the blacksmith, you have to place your customized order, and decide the length of the weapon, the materials used for forging, shape, etc., etc
Upon entering the shop, Qing Shui's eyes glittered with a glint. There is a myriad of weapons of all varieties lying here: Sabers, Spears, Swords, Staves, Axes, Whips, Tridents, Halberds, Hook Swords, Hammers, Chakrams.
From Qing Shui's estimation, there were at least about 30 different types of weapons. As he scratched his head in bewilderment, he pondered .. Isn't there only 18 types of weapons? Suddenly, in an instant, the hair on the back of his neck stood up, and Qing Shui could feel a sharp gaze filled with killing intent directed towards his back.
Quickly turning around, ai, the streets of the enemy will definitely cross. Situ Bu Fan, along with five to six other teenagers, had just entered the weapon shop as well. That evil gaze belonged to Situ Bu Fan, it seemed like Qing Shui had left a huge shadow in his heart. To think that/that Situ Bu Fan could recognize him just from his view alone.
Qing Shui could clearly feel the anger emanating from Situ Bu Fan. After all, Qing Shui humiliated her greatly. The young master of one of the four great clans of Hundred Miles City, lost to a mound of state that was five years younger than him? If that wasn't embarrassing enough, what about a Cla.s.s 3 Martial General, losing to a Cla.s.s 3 Martial Warrior, losing someone all over the world under him.
Ignoring Situ Bu's Fan, Qing Shui swept his gaze towards the other youths standing beside him. All of them were wearing expensive clothes, and had signs of arrogance embedded between their eyebrows. It seemed like these youths were from various large clans and powerful factions that came from Hundred Miles City.
” To think that/that you dare to enter my Hundred Miles City. I was just about to go to Qing Village to look for you. Thank you for saving me from all the trouble. ’’Situ Bu Fan currently no longer had that grandiose look about her that often happened when she stood in the Qing Clan arena.
” Is this really the country that beat you? ” Deeply underestimating his voice, one of the youths on Situ Bu Fan's side exclaimed.
From the appearance of this young man, he was around 25-26 years old. Without knowing why, Qing Shui was filled with the same disgust as when he looked at Situ Bu Fan.
Feathered birds gathered together, a group of sons of this rich man grew up inside the cintamemeluk protective bubble. Such humans always seem to stare at people when they don't realize that/that they are just frogs in a well.
” Yes, this is the one who sneaked attack me. I never expected his strength to be so great, and was lost due to a moment of carelessness. ” Situ Bu Fan hatefully exclaimed, twisting his words to maintain a true aura of anger. Qing Shui gawked. This was the first time he had seen someone who was a better actor than him.
After those words were spoken, not just Qing Shui, Qing Shi and Qing Shan found it laughable as well and started laughing out loud.
After laughing, Qing Shi disdainfully replied, ” Sneaks attacked? To think you have the courage to say such nonsense. That day, Qing Shui generously gave you three moves. To think that his/her respected Martial General could not even defeat a Martial Fighter with a three-step advantage. Not only that, as a Martial General, you can't even face one of his attacks. Vomiting blood and even fainting? Pei! Your face is even thicker than your mom ***. ’
(TL: Pei \= spitting sound.Yourmama jokes are not in raw, just something I added to spice up xD conversations)
Qing Shui laughed, never expecting that/it was the honest Qing Shi, also capable of using psychological attacks.
However, that last sentence was the limit of Situ Bu Fan. ’’ ARGHHHHHHHHHHH, I WILL KILL YOU! FIGHT ME'S. ” Situ Bu Fan's entire body shook from barely suppressing his anger, as he screeched wildly while glaring at Qing Shui with red eyes, like a raging bull.
