If this could be exchanged for Ji Hong's life, that would be even better!
However, he was very cautious and not blinded by impulse.
He said to Steward Zeng, "Could Master Long Duo open the chest and inspect this batch of goods?"
Steward Zeng gave Master Long Duo a look.
Master Long Duo immediately waved his hand dismissively, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, "Inspect it as you wish! I, this master, value my reputation above all else and have always been honest with everyone. If you find even a single flaw in these spirit weapons, I won't take a single copper from you for this batch!"
Liu Han cupped his fists and said, "Master Long Duo, please forgive me! It's not that I don't trust you, but this transaction involves a considerable sum. If there's any mishap, I'll be held responsible, so I cannot be careless!"
Someone nearby opened the treasure chest.
Immediately, a strong golden light erupted from the chest.
A full twenty-one treasure swords, identical in shape, size, and design, gleamed with a cold radiance like autumn water, catching Liu Han's eye.
It was clearly visible that each sword body bore twenty-five golden spirit patterns.
A sky-shattering sword aura surged out from the treasure chest!
Instantly, in the vast underground trading square, many powerful individuals sensed something and looked towards the tall building.
"They are indeed all Yellow-grade high-quality spirit weapons!"
Liu Han was overjoyed.
He was a martial artist in the late Xuan Gang Realm.
Moreover, he was an outstanding figure among those of the same level, a prodigy of the younger generation capable of fighting beyond his rank.
He also possessed a Yellow-grade mid-quality spirit weapon.
That unique aura of spirit weapons was exactly the same; this could not be faked.
Therefore, he immediately believed about eighty percent of it.
Then, he meticulously examined each spirit weapon one by one.
He even tested each spirit weapon.
The sharp sword energy he exhaled made even his skin feel cold, as if it were about to be sliced by that incredibly powerful and sharp aura.
At this point, he dispelled the last trace of doubt in his heart.
He couldn't help but exhale deeply, straighten his body, nod to Steward Zeng, indicating that he approved the transaction.
"Congratulations, Deputy Protector! Congratulations, Deputy Protector, as long as you can complete this major deal, you will surely earn great merit!" Steward Zeng said immediately.
The powerful individuals from the underground trading market nearby also offered their congratulations to Liu Han.
"Congratulations, Deputy Protector Liu! If you are promoted in the future, please don't forget about us."
Liu Han was also quite excited.
The procurement price for this batch of spirit weapons was three million. With the channels and background of their Dark Martial Hall, they could sell each one for at least four million.
These twenty-one spirit weapons alone would bring a net profit of twenty-one million to the Dark Martial Hall.
Furthermore, by establishing a connection with Master Long Duo, they would not lack future supply sources.
This meant a continuous stream of wealth.
This merit was indeed significant!
He suppressed his excitement and said, "Master Long Duo, since you are so generous, our underground trading market naturally cannot let you suffer a loss! How about this: for a Yellow-grade high-quality spirit weapon, the market price is between three to five million taels. Although your spirit weapons are mass-produced standard models and slightly inferior in power and material to ordinary Yellow-grade high-quality spirit weapons, I can authorize the acquisition of all these spirit weapons at a price of three million each. What do you say?"
Steward Zeng and Master Long Duo exchanged glances.
Both were secretly delighted.
However, they showed no emotion on their faces, instead appearing to consider it. After a while, Master Long Duo said, "Very well, for Steward Zeng's sake, I won't haggle with you. Three million it is!"
"Good!" Liu Han immediately decided.
"Twenty-one standard Yellow-grade high-quality spirit weapons, three million each, totaling sixty-three million taels! Master Long Duo, please this way. We'll exchange money for goods."
Steward Zeng looked at Liu Han's retreating back, his eyes filled with the sinister smile of a successful scheme.
This brat Liu Han was finished now!
Sixty-three million.
This was no small sum.
It was enough to sentence him to death.
In the tall building.
The agreement had been drafted. Master Long Duo, feigning nonchalance, signed his name, but in reality, his heart was pounding with excitement.
Now, all that was left was for Liu Han to sign.
A full sixty-three million taels.
Even as a Yellow-grade high-quality weapon refiner, he had never accumulated such a fortune in his lifetime!
Master Long Duo repeatedly urged in his heart, "Sign quickly, sign quickly, sign quickly...!"
In just a few seconds.
He was practically straining his eyes with anticipation.
Just as Liu Han was about to sign.
Suddenly, a faint voice echoed from behind.
"Do not sign."
This voice was like a clap of thunder from a clear sky, immediately shattering the atmosphere within the tall building.
Everyone was startled.
Who dared to interfere with the Dark Martial Hall's transaction? Were they seeking death!
Liu Han's hand trembled slightly, and the ink brush he held stopped above the paper.
He couldn't help but frown and turn his head to look behind him.
Everyone also turned their heads with intense curiosity.
Especially Steward Zeng and Master Long Duo, their eyes were as fierce as if they wanted to devour someone.
Damn it, who dared to ruin their good deed.
They glared fiercely.
They saw a young man in plain cloth with long gray hair standing quietly opposite them.
His expression was calm and composed, as if he had no idea he had provoked the formidable enemy that was the Dark Martial Hall.
A young man with no cultivation, utterly ordinary?
When everyone saw Ling Fan's appearance, they were stunned.
They had expected some influential figure.
Someone who dared to meddle in the Dark Martial Hall's transaction.
To think it was just an ordinary person!
Steward Zeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, his eyes narrowed, and killing intent arose.
"A bunch of useless fools! How could you let a nobody sneak into such a vital secret location? Hurry up and beat him to death with your clubs!"
"Yes!" A group of guards from the underground trading market hastily agreed.
But at this moment, Liu Han frowned and shouted, "Wait!"
Steward Zeng was anxious, but before he could speak, Liu Han stopped him.
Liu Han looked at Ling Fan and said, "May I ask who you are, sir? And why are you stopping me from making this transaction?"
As soon as Liu Han asked this, Steward Zeng's heart sank. Even Master Long Duo instinctively tensed up.
Had their secret been leaked?
However, after a moment's thought, they relaxed.
What could an ordinary person know?
Even if he did know something, who would believe him?
Master Long Duo was even more confident. The spirit weapons he had made were so lifelike that even a true Yellow-grade weapon refiner master couldn't discern any flaws.
Let alone a mere inexperienced young brat.
For a moment, all eyes were fixed on this young man with long gray hair.
Ling Fan's gaze swept across them calmly.
Then, he said faintly, "The spirit weapons are fake."
This statement immediately caused a huge stir!
Everyone's faces were filled with astonishment, and they couldn't help but exchange glances.
Their first thought was disbelief.
The proud masterpiece of Master Long Duo, the renowned Yellow-grade high-quality weapon refiner of Tian Chu City.
How could it possibly be fake!