Abdullah patted Jiang Qiong's shoulder gratefully, tears glistening in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm: "You saved the lives of our entire caravan today. We will never forget your kindness."
Jiang Qiong just smiled and signaled him not to do so.
“We need to deliver these goods to the Chamber of Commerce as quickly as possible to ensure that they will not be in danger again.”
After Abdullah finished speaking, he began to direct the caravan members to sort the goods.
After the battle just now, the morale of the caravan was high, and everyone felt a glimmer of hope and strength in the midst of their busyness.
Soon after, the caravan finally packed up the goods, and Abdullah led everyone to a nearby chamber of commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce is located in the center of a bustling market, surrounded by rows of shops and is very bustling.
The Chamber of Commerce has an imposing building, with its exterior walls built with fine stone. A golden plaque hangs at the door with the four large Chinese characters "Tianhui Chamber of Commerce" inscribed on it. The handwriting is vigorous and powerful, as if announcing the strength and reputation of this Chamber of Commerce.
As you enter the Chamber of Commerce, what catches your eye is a spacious and bright hall, surrounded by a dazzling array of goods.
There was a long wooden table in the middle of the hall, behind which sat a steward who was about fifty years old. He was tall and strong with a kind face. He was wearing an exquisite green robe and a golden badge on his chest, showing his status.
The steward looked up and saw Abdullah coming in. He immediately smiled warmly: "Abdullah, how come you have time to come to our Chamber of Commerce today? What good goods did you bring?"
Abdullah smiled slightly, walked forward, and handed the list of goods to the steward: "This is the goods we brought from afar this time. I would like to ask you to help evaluate it."
The steward took the list, checked it carefully, and frowned slightly: "The quality of your goods is good, but the quantity is also large. We need to discuss the price."
He put down the list and looked at Abdullah through his glasses, as if trying to figure out his bottom line.
"Of course, I hope to get a reasonable price." Abdullah replied, but secretly observing the manager's expression in his heart.
He knew that the Chamber of Commerce's pricing would always have some water in it, and bargaining was essential.
"You know the market conditions here. The prices of similar goods on the market fluctuate greatly."
The steward said slowly, his voice calm and steady, "If you want, I can give you a fair offer, but we also hope to buy it at a lower price."
There was a hint of tentativeness in his tone.
Abdullah's heart tightened, knowing that this was a common strategy used by the Chamber of Commerce, so he smiled slightly and pretended to be calm:
"Of course I understand, but the quality of my goods is guaranteed, and is definitely not inferior to the inferior products on the market. We can find a balance between the two."
The bargaining between the two men unfolded in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce. Abdullah tapped the table with his fingers from time to time to show his firmness, while the steward looked up from time to time and made eye contact with Abdullah, trying to convey some intention with his eyes.
"I can give you a preliminary quote, but the price may not satisfy you."
The steward said, with a hint of disdain in his tone, "I suggest you consider it, fifty spirit stones."
Abdullah was shocked and immediately retorted: "This price is too low! My goods are definitely worth 60 spirit stones. You should know how scarce this batch of goods is!"
"Sixty dollars?" The manager was slightly stunned, then shook his head, "I can't accept this price. No one in the market is willing to pay such a high price."
"Then let's start with fifty-five dollars." Abdullah's tone was firm and he did not give in.
"Okay, I'll give you this offer, fifty-five spirit stones, this is the highest price I can offer." The manager finally gave in, but there was still a bit of disdain in his expression.
Abdullah hesitated for a moment. Although he was unwilling, he knew that continuing the fight might not be worth the effort.
He sighed slightly: "Okay, fifty-five is fifty-five, but I hope that in future transactions, there will be better opportunities for cooperation."
"Deal!" The manager smiled with satisfaction and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Abdullah.
After the deal was done, although Abdullah felt a little disappointed, he also understood that this was the norm in the business world.
He turned and left the Chamber of Commerce, secretly thanking his luck that at least he didn't suffer too much loss in this transaction.
Abdullah had just walked out of the Chamber of Commerce's door, still thinking about the transaction just now.
Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a servant who came hurriedly.
The attendant had a serious look on his face and walked quickly into the hall, as if he had something important to report.
Abdullah stopped and vaguely heard the servant whispering something to the steward.
The manager's brows were instantly furrowed, and his expression became extremely ugly, as if he was facing some difficult problem.
Abdullah was startled, thinking that this steward usually always had a smile on his face, but today he seemed so anxious, he must have encountered some big trouble.
"Manager, what's wrong with you?" Abdullah couldn't help but ask, concern in his voice.
The steward looked up, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he sighed, as if thinking about whether to tell Abdullah about it.
"Abdullah, to be honest, a caravan from our Chamber of Commerce ran into trouble on the way to Beishan and was trapped in the mountain. The terrain there is complex, and there are some monsters around. The situation is very critical."
After hearing this, Abdullah was shocked. Beishan has always been famous for its steepness, and the strength of the monsters there should not be underestimated. If the caravan does not have the escort of monks, it will probably be difficult to escape.
He secretly thought that although he was not a cultivator, the powerful cultivator he met before might be able to help him.
"Butler, do you need my help?" Abdullah offered, his eyes gleaming with determination. "I just happened to meet a very powerful monk. He is very powerful and may be able to help you."
The steward's eyes lit up, as if he saw hope: "If you can help us contact that monk, that would be great! Our Chamber of Commerce also needs to maintain its reputation in this area. If something happens to this caravan, the loss will be huge."
"Please tell me the details and I will go find the monk immediately." Abdullah said without hesitation, and he had already started thinking about how to persuade the monk to help.
The manager nodded, his expression gradually relaxed. "There are ten members of the caravan. They are trapped in a valley in the North Mountain. There are monsters lurking there. Without the help of the monks, they may have difficulty escaping."
"I understand." Abdullah felt a sense of urgency in his heart and immediately turned around and walked out of the Chamber of Commerce.
He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the monk would be willing to help him.
After leaving the Chamber of Commerce, Abdullah quickly ran in the direction where he had met the monk before.
Along the way, the figure of the monk kept appearing in his mind, and he was full of expectations for his powerful strength. On the road, Abdullah quickened his pace, silently saying in his heart: "I hope he can agree to my request. The safety of the caravan cannot be delayed."
After a while, Abdullah came to a more remote alley. The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional calls of vendors.
He took a deep breath and silently recited the monk's name in his heart.
At this moment, footsteps suddenly came from the shop in front, and Abdullah's heart tightened.
Then, a figure slowly walked out. It was the monk named Jiang Qiong. He was wearing a green robe and had a faint smile on his face.
"Abdullah, why are you here?" Jiang Qiong's voice was low and full of gentle strength.
"I have something urgent to discuss with you." Abdullah stepped forward immediately, his tone revealing a hint of urgency, "A caravan of the Chamber of Commerce is trapped in Beishan and urgently needs your help."
Jiang Qiong frowned slightly, as if thinking about the seriousness of the matter: "Trapped in Beishan? There are monsters rampant there, and they really can't be underestimated."
"Yes, I heard that there are ten people in the caravan, and they are in critical condition now." Abdullah pleaded, "If you can help them, our Chamber of Commerce will be very grateful."
Jiang Qiong pondered for a moment, a glimmer of thought flashed in his eyes: "I can help you, but I need some time to prepare and ensure safety."
"Of course, just get ready, I'll wait for you here." Abdullah breathed a sigh of relief and finally saw a glimmer of hope.
The monk smiled slightly, turned and walked towards the nearby goods, ready to buy some necessary items.
Abdullah waited patiently on the side, praying silently in his heart that the caravan's safety would be resolved as soon as possible.
Not long after, Jiang Qiong came out again with a calm expression on her face: "Let's go, let's go."
Abdullah was excited and immediately followed the monks and ran towards the north mountain.
At the foot of Beishan Mountain, Jiang Qiong and Abdullah stopped and looked up at the majestic mountains.
Beishan is famous for its steepness and mystery. The peaks are towering into the clouds and are surrounded by dense forests. From time to time, bursts of low roars of animals can be heard from the mountains, as if reminding them that this place is not friendly.
"We have to be careful." Jiang Qiong whispered, looking around sharply, sensing the surrounding atmosphere.
The aura was like an invisible force that made Abdullah feel at ease.
"I know that the monsters in the North Mountain should not be underestimated." Abdullah nodded, but his heart was filled with a sense of urgency.
He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then began to guide Jiang Qiong into the mountains.
They climbed up along a rugged path. The trees around them became increasingly dense, and the sunlight cast mottled shadows through the branches.
The mountain breeze carries a hint of moisture, mixed with the scent of earth, making people feel a little oppressive.
Abdullah tried to recall the route of the caravan, and silently said to himself: "They should be in this direction."
"Abdullah, are you sure about the final location of the caravan?" Jiang Qiong suddenly asked, with a hint of worry in her voice.
"I heard from the steward that they should be in a valley." Abdullah replied, secretly praying that the members of the caravan would be safe.
As they went deeper, the surrounding environment became increasingly eerie, and fog began to spread in the mountains, as if hiding some unspeakable secret.
Abdullah's heartbeat gradually quickened and he felt a little uneasy.
"There is an open area ahead, which may be the last place the caravan stopped." Abdullah pointed forward, hoping to find the caravan as soon as possible.
Jiang Qiong nodded, quickened his pace, and passed through the obstacles in the woods like the wind.
Finally, they came to a relatively flat valley, surrounded by towering rocks. The ground was covered with thick fallen leaves, making it look a bit desolate.
"This is..." Abdullah's voice lowered and his eyes wandered around, but he did not find any trace of the caravan.
"Don't be anxious, search carefully." Jiang Qiong said in a deep voice. His expression became solemn and he began to use his spiritual power to sense the surrounding atmosphere.
Abdullah waited quietly by the side, praying in his heart, hoping that there would be any clues that could lead them to the caravan.
Suddenly, Jiang Qiong frowned slightly, turned around and walked in one direction.
"There are some traces of fighting here." Jiang Qiong pointed to the ground, where there were several deep claw marks and scattered items, which were obviously left after the caravan fought with the monster.
"That...that's the caravan's luggage!" Abdullah exclaimed, his heart tightening. The scene before him made him feel uneasy.
"We have to hurry and keep moving forward." Jiang Qiong's voice was firm, carrying an invisible force that made Abdullah nod involuntarily.
They continued to move forward along the trail, feeling a sense of urgency. The further they went, the weirder the atmosphere became.
Suddenly, a low roar came from the front, deafening, as if warning them not to get close.
"Let's be careful." Jiang Qiong whispered, his eyes becoming more alert.
He slowly drew out the long sword from his waist, and the sword flashed coldly in the sunlight.
Abdullah's heart tightened and he followed Jiang Qiong closely. Although he had no weapons, he knew that Jiang Qiong's strength was enough to deal with the danger in front of him.
They carefully approached the source of the sound and finally found the luggage of several caravan members scattered on the ground behind a huge rock. The surrounding area was in a mess and several monsters were fighting for the caravan's belongings.
"It looks like there was a fierce battle between the caravan and the monsters." Abdullah said gritting his teeth, becoming more and more anxious.
"We must find them quickly." Jiang Qiong looked determined, holding a long sword in his hand, and rushed towards the monster. His body was as fast as lightning, and he instantly clashed with the monster.
Abdullah watched nervously from the side and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the members of the caravan would be safe.
Jiang Qiong's sword light was like a rainbow, and the sword force was like a rainbow. Sword energy cut through the air and went straight to the monster. The monster roared angrily and tried to fight back, but Jiang Qiong was agile and easily avoided it.
"Hurry, take the opportunity to find the members of the caravan!" Jiang Qiong shouted to Abdullah while fighting.
Abdullah was shocked and immediately looked around. He knew that time was running out and the caravan members might still be trapped nearby.
He tried to concentrate and listen carefully to the movements around him, trying to catch any faint sound. (End of this chapter)
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