Douluo Continent: If the system had arrived ten thousand years earlier, I would have crushed Tang Sa

Chapter 109 Bargaining: Don't Try to Get Close

Tang San saw that Chen Xin was somewhat tempted by his Zhuge Crossbow and was also trying to estimate how much a Zhuge Crossbow could sell for.

After a moment's thought, Tang San said, "Senior Chen Xin, here's what I'm thinking: one Zhuge Crossbow sells for three hundred gold soul coins! But if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to buy the entire set of hidden weapons, I can offer a discount—five hundred gold soul coins for the set. How about that?"

Tang San believed that this price was absolutely acceptable for the wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and after completing this commission, he could reap a large amount of money to rebuild the Tang Sect here!

But to everyone's surprise, Chen Xin frowned slightly, shook his head, and said, "Three hundred gold soul coins for a single Zhuge Crossbow? Five hundred gold soul coins for a set? Tang San, do you think our sect's money is easy to make?"

Tang San: ? ? ?

Ok?

Why is Chen Xin's attitude completely different from what he predicted?

Normally speaking, a hidden weapon capable of injuring a Soul Master would not be considered expensive at 300 gold soul coins!

He only offered the discounted price of 500 gold soul coins because Ning Rongrong was also his classmate!

"Senior Sword Douluo, you know about my hidden weapon. If used well, it can even kill a Soul Sect expert! At only three hundred gold soul coins, it's really not expensive! If every member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were equipped with one, it would definitely elevate the sect's strength to a whole new level!"

Tang San looked at the Zhuge Crossbow in his hand; he was not too willing to lower the price.

"Tang San, you're not wrong, but our sect can't afford to waste money. These hidden weapons are external items, and the crossbow bolts that come with 300 gold soul coins should be limited, right? What if we run out? Should we keep buying more from you?"

"Perhaps you could try selling your hidden weapons to the two great empires. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be happy to introduce you to them. What do you say?"

Chen Xin rarely revealed a sly smile.

If Xiao Tian hadn't analyzed it for him beforehand, he would have actually agreed to Tang San's request on Feng Zhi's behalf.

Five hundred gold soul coins for a set of hidden weapon equipment is nothing to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

However, he was unwilling for his sect to be schemed against.

Even if Zhuge Divine Crossbow is of great help to their sect's disciples, so what?

But it can be said that it can protect itself in small wars, but is useless in large wars.

It's something that's "tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away!"

After all, these hidden weapons might come in handy in a real war to destroy the sect, but they would be of little use. He didn't want the entire sect to become arrogant just because everyone was equipped with hidden weapons!

As the leader of a sect, Ning Fengzhi must be able to assess the situation carefully; otherwise, if an auxiliary sect like theirs makes a wrong move, it will fall into an abyss of no return!

Although he didn't know much about the materials used to make the Zhuge Crossbow, judging from its color and the power of the bolts it fired, it was probably just refined iron, which wouldn't be worth more than a few gold soul coins. Then there was the cost of Tang San's labor, creation, and so on.

If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wants to buy in large quantities, 300 gold soul coins would be too expensive!

According to Xiao Tian's budget, the price of a Zhuge Divine Crossbow should be between 100 and 150 gold soul coins, which is quite reasonable.

Xiao Tian calculated based on the 120 gold soul coins that Tang San sold to Bai He for the Zhuge Divine Crossbow.

He had instructed that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School only needed to purchase the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, which would definitely slow down Tang San's establishment of the Tang Sect. But to be honest, if Xiao Wu and the others left with him in the end, and then he intercepted the Blacksmith Association and other things, Tang San's Tang Sect probably wouldn't even be able to open!

Hey.

"Senior Sword Douluo, what price do you think would be appropriate?"

Tang San tried his best to control his facial expressions. Buying and selling is a negotiation, so he had to keep a calm mindset!

Chen Xin's lips curled slightly, and he held up one finger: "One hundred gold soul coins per hand!"

"What! Senior Sword Douluo, you can't just take advantage of your title as a Douluo to haggle over prices!"

Yu Xiaogang, standing to the side, couldn't bear to watch any longer. Tang San was his disciple, and he had to speak up for him.

"Senior Chenxin, you're cutting prices too much! How about this, I'll compromise and give you two hundred and fifty gold soul coins."

Tang San's lips twitched as he spoke.

Xiao Tian: I think you're the one who's a complete idiot.

"No, 110 gold soul coins, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will purchase 500 of them first."

Tang San shook his head: "Two hundred gold soul coins, and I'll throw in a silent hidden arrow as a bonus."

Chen Xin said again, "This is the last time. It will cost 120 gold soul coins per crossbow. Our sect only wants the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, nothing else. You can buy 1,000 first. Also, you need to prepare enough crossbow bolts for three firings. I can make that decision and pay you 20% as a deposit first."

Tang San:

Seeing Chen Xin's resolute tone, Tang San knew that 120 gold soul coins was probably the limit. If it were any higher, Chen Xin would probably refuse and instead introduce him to the two great empires.

But negotiations with the Empire are never that easy. He originally knew from the information his teacher gave him that Sword Douluo was a sword cultivator with little scheming, but today, he had the illusion that he was negotiating with Xiao Tian.

Moreover, by purchasing a thousand Zhuge Divine Crossbows at once, he could still make a considerable profit from each crossbow after deducting costs.

Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School gains fame with his Zhuge Divine Crossbow, and his strength increases further, he will have the leverage to negotiate with the two great empires!

"Alright, since that's the case, Senior Sword Douluo, considering that Rongrong and I are classmates, I'll give your sect a discount. One hundred and twenty gold soul coins for one weapon, that's one hundred gold soul coins! Happy to do business with you!"

Tang San handed the Zhuge Divine Crossbow to Chen Xin and smiled.

Although he earned less, he should be considered to have made a connection with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, right?

What he didn't know was that Chen Xin's mentality was not affected by these words. He remembered what Xiao Tian had told him: their sect and Tang San were only in a cooperative relationship, not friends.

Just like their sect and the Heavenly Dou Royal Family, it's a cooperative relationship where each gets what they need. Don't try to get close to them!

Although Chen Xin didn't understand why Xiao Tian was talking to him about this so seriously, he remembered it.

Over the next few days, Xiao Tian and the others stayed at the academy to cultivate during the day, and went to Soto City to participate in the Soul Fighting Competition at night.

During this time, Chen Xin first sent someone to return the Zhuge Divine Crossbow along with a letter, as he wanted to stay here for a few more days.

These days, in addition to teaching Rongrong and the others sword control techniques, Xiao Tian has also spent some time discussing swordsmanship with them. He can vaguely feel that he is on the verge of a breakthrough!

He's not far from breaking through to level 97; it feels like it'll be in the next few days!

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