Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 54 Blue Crystal
Blue Sky was determined to get this crystal.

"Boss, what kind of crystal is this?" Lan Tian pointed at it, specifically asking the owner to introduce it. A short, stout owner walked over and asked Lan Tian.

"This is a blue crystal from the Western Regions, extremely rare. Its specific uses are currently unknown," the shopkeeper explained amiably, revealing the crystal's origin. He himself didn't know its purpose. He'd had this item for a long time but couldn't sell it, and was extremely worried! He hoped to sell it as soon as possible.

"I don't know what it's for, but it looks alright!" Lan Tian wasn't in a hurry. He wanted to lower the price, and it was clear that the boss was eager to sell.

"Sir, if you like it, I'll sell it to you at a lower price. It's rare that we're destined to meet. How about it, the price is negotiable." The shopkeeper tried to get on the good side, finally someone had taken a liking to him.

"Oh! How much is it?" Lan Tian asked casually.

"I used to sell it for 5,000 crystal coins, but now that we're so lucky, I'll give you 4,500 crystal coins. What do you think?" The shopkeeper was testing Lan Tian's purchasing power to see if he was an expert.

"It's so expensive, I wouldn't even want it for a thousand, but it's four thousand five." Lan Tian said casually, knowing that the boss was testing him, so he simply didn't care.

The boss could tell that Lantian was no ordinary person. After a few rounds of back and forth, he couldn't hold back any longer. If he didn't sell the real thing soon, he would be stuck with it.

"Sir, you're an expert. The minimum price is one thousand. How about that?"

"Boss, how about Wu Bai?"

"No, I can't even break even. Add a little more, eight hundred is the lowest I can go!"

"Six hundred."

"Seven hundred, I need to earn some money too!"

"Alright, boss, you're so generous, I'll go with your 700." Lan Tian was about to pay when a young woman walked into the shop. She looked at the crystal Lan Tian and his companion were haggling over and was stunned for a moment. She immediately spoke up loudly.

"Boss, I'll take this. How much?" The boss was taken aback. If I had done it sooner, I could have raised the price. Now I've already decided to sell it to Lantian. I regret it!
"This customer has already made their purchase, ma'am, I'm sorry!"

Lan Tian could tell that this woman was no ordinary person and probably knew something about the crystal. He made the first move, paid the shopkeeper, and put the crystal into his storage ring.

"Young master, could you lend me this crystal? I'll offer a high price, how about five thousand?"

Lan Tian then began to observe the woman closely. She had a good figure and looks; she was a great beauty. However, Lan Tian wasn't interested in beauties and said slowly.

"No, I need it." Without even glancing at her, he walked out of the shop. At this moment, the shop owner was filled with regret. Five thousand! He could have earned it if he had been a step earlier! Now he was stamping his feet in frustration. The female customer also followed Lan Tian out of the shop, determined to buy the crystal from him.

“Handsome young master, could we discuss this further? I have a very important use for this.”

"Beautiful lady, I've already told you, I need it too! I'll buy it first." Lan Tian definitely wouldn't sell it to her again, so he stopped paying attention to her.

...Lan Tian and his companions wandered around the city for a long time, captivated by all the novel things. Before they knew it, they arrived at a restaurant. The enticing aroma made them hungry again, so they decided to have a hearty meal before continuing their exploration. They found a secluded seat, ordered the restaurant's signature dishes, and waited patiently. The restaurant was bustling with customers, quickly filling up the table. Lan Tian observed carefully; the people were all very friendly and courteous. Throughout their stroll, they hadn't encountered any instances of bullying or harassment. Life was orderly, and different races lived together harmoniously. It seemed the city lord was a capable administrator, managing the city so well. It was the most harmonious and peaceful city Lan Tian had ever seen; no wonder he could recruit so many talented young men from various races to marry into it. Lan Tian thought, "The city lord's daughter must be exceptional too. Like father, like daughter!" It seemed this trip was worthwhile. If his brother could catch the princess's eye, that would be perfect.

After a satisfying meal, Lan Tian considered finding a shop here, a place to stay in the Underwater City, or even a property. Therefore, he specifically instructed Xiao Weiqing to keep an eye out for such information.

Good mood brings good fortune. At the end of a street, Lantian found a shop for sale. The shop wasn't very big, but with the front and back yard, it was quite spacious, perfect for four or five people to run. There were even rooms upstairs, suitable for a hotel. So, Lantian bought the shop without hesitation. The three of them immediately started cleaning, and after tidying up, it felt much better, instantly creating a shop-opening atmosphere. They'd leave the specifics of what to do with the business to Qin Lei later; Lantian wasn't very good at business and trusted Uncle Lei. The back yard faced the mountains, offering beautiful scenery—a perfect place to relax.

After cleaning up the shop, the three returned to the VIP guesthouse. At this moment, Qin Lei came up to Lan Tian and said that some talented young people from other races wanted to invite everyone to dinner, but he didn't know their intentions. Lan Tian thought about it and figured it wouldn't cause any trouble, so he agreed and prepared to attend the dinner that evening.

The banquet was held in the lobby of the VIP guesthouse, and all the outstanding young talents from various ethnic groups who had come to the event were in attendance. Everyone got along very well, and Lan Tian learned from these people that they were all elites of their respective ethnic groups, the best of their kind. Lan Tian agreed to speak with each of them, knowing that these people, if not his friends, would also be his rivals in the future, and that getting to know them now would be of great help in the future. Uncle Lei had also specifically instructed them to get along well, so Lan Tian and his companions dared not be careless and treated everyone with great hospitality, not daring to neglect anyone.

The banquet hall was bustling with activity as everyone drank and chatted. Lan Yu and his companions had all drunk quite a bit, especially the female guests who had come with Lan Tian and his group. They were practically the darlings of the banquet. The city lord's princess hadn't attended, but Lan Tian's three female guests—Yi Mengying, Lan Xin, and Lan Ting—became the most dazzling female guests. Young men from various ethnic groups vied to curry favor with them. After all, the city lord only had one daughter, so these three became another source of anticipation. Moreover, they were all young and beautiful, no less stunning than the most famous beauties, making them highly sought-after.

Just as Lan Tian and his companions were about to leave and rest after their meal, Lan Tian spotted the woman who had been with him earlier that day. She was also in the banquet hall, dressed in a gorgeous outfit, completely unlike her unreasonable behavior earlier in the day. Now she was elegant and aloof, attracting everyone's attention. She was indeed very beautiful.

I wonder what she's doing here. Is she going to ask me for the crystal again? And sure enough, what I feared most came true – she actually asked Lan Tian to buy that crystal right away.

“We meet again. How about I offer ten times the price for that blue crystal you have?” She was very direct and immediately offered a good price.

"Miss, I'm sorry, I won't sell. Please don't bother me anymore!" Lan Tian firmly refused to sell, giving her no hope whatsoever.

“Name your price, how much will you sell it for? I really need this crystal.”

Lan Tian could tell that this person was really taking this crystal seriously, and it must have some special use! But Lan Tian also wanted to know what it was for, so he was a little hesitant.

"What use are you anyway? Are you absolutely necessary?"

"I absolutely need it, but I can't tell you what it's for right now. I'll tell you when I've used it and the time is right."

Lan Tian seems to have little resistance to beautiful women these days, and after being tormented like this, he abandoned his principles. Yet, he really can't bear to let her go.

"I can trade you something else. Tell me what you need."

"Your necklace is nice." Lan Tian immediately noticed the necklace on her chest, which was also made of blue crystal and was very beautiful. He thought she would definitely not exchange it, so he could dissuade her from the idea.

"Okay, I'll trade it for you." She agreed very readily, leaving Lan Tian in an awkward position, caught between a rock and a hard place. Sigh, Lan Tian didn't really have any use for the crystal now, and she didn't know how to use it anyway, so she could only think of giving it to her for now.

"Alright, here you go." The two quickly exchanged items. She was genuinely afraid Lan Tian would change his mind, so she immediately gave him her necklace first. Lan Tian had no choice but to hand over the crystal. Once she had it, she quickly left, disappearing in a flash.

"Thank you! I will remember your kindness!" Her words echoed in Lantian's ears.

(End of this chapter)