Shopkeeper
" I'm sorry sir , but, but that's beyond what usually managed during these kinds of transactions."
" I'm sorry sir , but would you mind waiting here for a while ?"
" I am going to get , somebody more qualified to deal with this transaction . "
Jin Wei
"Very well ."
The Shopkeeper excused himself from the room . He respectfully walked out of the room with his head bowing down and hands hold in front of his lowered head. He walked backwards towards the exit , then proceeded in closing the door in front of him without lifting his head once.
I sat down on the round seat made of smoothened marble . Adjacent to a large round table made from a variety of materials from wood , stone , leather , steel and possibly gilded gold .
The Chandelier illuminates the entire room. Made from glass and steel , with small candles lit within each of the 9 points.
I waited for another person to come by , waiting anxiously as the system's timer showed me, that I'm running out of time, to complete the task given to me. 10 minutes went by then the door slides open, revealing a tall slim figure followed by several other figures shorter that emanates a less oppressing figure then the previous tall figure.
When The figure emerges from the other side , she entered the rooms followed by a few well dressed men assumingly merchants or appraisers. She proceeded to walk towards the other side of the table and elegantly sat down in front of me . She emits a powerful aura despite her alluringly gentle features.
Unknown Lady
" Its a pleasure to meet you sir ."
" I heard that you brought a valuable piece of Jade here , in hopes of getting , 100.000 Gold Coins from this transaction. "
Jin Wei
" You are correct miss ."
Unknown Lady
" Right , 100.000 Gold Coins , that's a substantial amount of money ."
" Although this Piece of Jade is worth a fortune ."
" It's not worth 100.000 Gold Coins , at most I'm thinking around 10.000 Gold Coins ."
" Does that sound about right ."
Appraisers
" Yes , the lady's examination is correct . "
" This piece of Jade is indeed a high quality piece of Jade , weighing just a bit over 20 catties, with smooth natural surface and a slight green glow ."
" However this Jade isn't worth 100.000 Gold Coins , that's a preposterous amount of money ."
The Appraisers in unison
" Yes, quite right ."
Appraiser
" Yes, Lady Wu has given you a generous offer."
" I suggest you accept her deal. "
Jin Wei
" Lady Wu , as in the Wu chamber of commerce First miss Wu Mei'er , the current designated heir to the Wu Chamber of commerce and the current Head of the Xu Chang City Commerce Pavilion ."
Wu Mei'er
" Hooh , you've heard of me ."
Jin Wei
" I know a wide array of things , from the state of the current war , the respective heads of the most influential factions, organizations and clans, to secrets that are buried from the eyes of the world by prominent figures ."
" I especially hidden secrets that people in high places such as yourself don't want to reach the ears of the people , since it would damage the reputation of not just you but the reputation of the entire chamber of commerce. "
Wu Mei'er
" And what might that be sir ?"
Jin Wei
" The Boat that set sail from Yanmen Pass towards the Eastern Territory ."
" Doesn't it belong to the Wu Chamber of Commerce ? "
Wu Mei'er
" How amusing , did you actually think you could leverage the negotiation in your favor. "
" The Wu Chamber of Commerce have Hundreds of Trade Vessels and trade routes."
Jin Wei
" But it seems that vessel holds a significant secret."
"Isn't that so Lady Wu ."
Lady Wu
" Gasp"
(" How did he know about it , its a secret that even the most high ranking elders don't know about ." )
(" How could he have known about it, was there a leak in information somewhere . ")
(" No I don't have time to worry about it now , I need to defuse the situation now ." )
(" Worst case scenario I'll have the twins to stop him by force. ")
(" However this could be a great opportunity for me , if I play my cards right .")
" Now tell me Lady Wu , are you sure my Jade piece is only worth 10.000 Gold Coins. "
As I spoke to her I emitted my own powerful aura. My presence alone would struck fear and desperation into the hearts of my enemies. However since we're not enemies , I only let out a dignified aura without including my bloodlust nor killing aura.
Wu Mei'er
" It seems like I was flawed in my examination of sirs Jade piece ."
" I would like to apologize for the inconvenience sir ."
Jin Wei
" You can call me Jin , Jin Wei ."
Wu Mei'er
" A pleasure to meet you master Jin ."
" Now about the piece of Jade."
" I'm afraid we cannot give you 100.000 Gold Coins for it."
" How about 50.000 Gold Coins ."
Jin Wei
" I'm afraid that just won't do ."
" Since Lady Wu is being insincere in this transaction , I guess I'll just take my items and be on my way. "
Wu Mei'er
" Wait a moment ."
" How about I give you 65.000 Gold Coins , and I'll include a custom sword of your own choosing made by the finest blacksmith within the Wu Chamber of Commerce ."
Jin Wei
" I thought you wanted to be sincere but you not only trying to fool me with your gentle voice."
" But you actually tried to stop me by force ."
" Isn't that right ,little girls ."
Wu Mei'er
" Sigh "
" You two come down here , the charade is up ."
The Twins
" Yes , miss ."
Two small girls dressed like assassins dropped down from the celling above into the room. They stepped forwards and pay there respects to Lady Wu. I must say these two girls have a natural talent for being a spy nor assassin . I managed to notice their presence above the room thanks to my Assassins class talent. If it weren't for my high talent for the Assassin class , I would've barely been able to find their exact location much less spot them before they react.
If per say I can't find them by using my skills , I would've tried to bluff them into coming out of their hiding space nonetheless. I'm currently on another forces territory , its prudent to stay on high alert incase something were to happen.
Wu Mei'er
" So how did you manage to see through their stealth skills ."
Jin Wei
" I have a very discerning eyes Lady Wu ."
Wu Mei'er
" Fine then , I give up ."
" Its my loss , I'll pay you 100.000 Gold coins for the piece of Jade."
" If master Jin is still willing to sell it to me that is ."
Jin Wei
" You got yourself a deal ."
We shook our hands on it and move on.
Wu Mei'er
" However we can't give you the Money right now ."
" The best that we can do is 15.000 Gold Coins for now and we'll owe you the rest ."
Jin Wei
" Fine, I guess there's no helping it ."
" I'll take 15.000 Gold Coins right now , as for the rest ."
" I want to purchase a few things ."
Wu Mei'er
" And what might that be master Jin ."
" I will do my best to satisfy your needs ."
Jin Wei
(" Very good ." )
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