195: Chapter 191: Money Received 195: Chapter 191: Money Received Wei Zhidong was already quite interested in talismans.
To those unaware, seeing Chen Zhengcong spend millions to buy a few pieces of yellow paper from Chen Hai might seem like a set-up,
perhaps thinking that Chen Zhengcong was nothing more than a shill.
But for Wei Zhidong, when he heard the name Chen Zhengcong, it felt somewhat familiar.
Especially after he confirmed that the Chen Zhengcong standing before him was indeed the famous Feng Shui Master from Xiangjiang who he had heard of,
all the doubts in his mind were immediately dispelled.
After all, that friend from Xiangjiang had mentioned that this Master Chen had made hundreds of millions just in the past few years from Ms.
Gong, a wealthy woman from Xiangjiang.
Would such a renowned Feng Shui Master act as a shill to sell talismans in such a setting?
Without a second thought, Wei Zhidong was certain that it was absolutely impossible.
Since Master Chen was willing to spend millions on Chen Hai’s talismans and even looked like he had gotten an amazing deal after the transaction,
it was without a doubt that the talismans sold by Chen Hai held their value.
When Chen Zhengcong and Chen Hai talked about those talismans, although they were quite vague and a lot was unclear, they didn’t avoid speaking in front of others.
Standing to the side, Wei Zhidong could vaguely guess from their conversation that the talismans sold by Chen Hai must have some magical effects.
As a Taoism talisman enthusiast, it was a rare opportunity to come across such an event.
For the potentially special and magical talismans that Chen Hai might possess, Wei Zhidong naturally didn’t want to let the slightest opportunity slip by.
As for him offering a hundred thousand yuan for a Corpse Transformation Talisman, that was perfectly normal.
After all, things had been a bit unpleasant between him and Chen Hai before.
If he offered too low a price, he was afraid that Chen Hai wouldn’t sell him the talisman at all!
“Elder Wei, are you really sure that you’re willing to offer a hundred thousand yuan for a Corpse Transformation Talisman?” Slightly startled, Chen Hai spoke up to confirm with him.
Although he had just made a tidy profit from Chen Zhengcong, Wei Zhidong’s offer was still very attractive to him.
After all, for him, ordinary talismans like the Corpse Transformation Talisman were easily obtainable.
Such talismans didn’t seem particularly rare in his eyes.
Not to mention a hundred thousand, even if someone offered ten thousand, he might agree to sell the talisman without a second thought!
“Yes, indeed, one hundred thousand for one.
However, could you, Master Chen, please enlighten me on the exact utility of your Corpse Transformation Talisman?” Wei Zhidong nodded affirmatively.
Now he was humbling himself, honestly asking for Chen Hai’s guidance.
As for Wei Zhidong, though things had been a bit unpleasant between them before, Chen Hai harbored no particular dislike towards him.
After all, as an outsider who didn’t fully understand the true value of those talismans, his reaction was entirely within the bounds of normal human behavior.
“Alright!
Seeing as you’re so sincere, I definitely don’t have a problem selling you a talisman.”
Nodding, Chen Hai then proceeded to explain: “As the name suggests, the primary function of the Corpse Transformation Talisman is to disintegrate corpses…”
In this regard, he had some experience.
Having used the talisman himself, he certainly knew the true effectiveness of the Corpse Transformation Talisman!
Listening to Chen Hai’s description of the Corpse Transformation Talisman, Wei Zhidong’s eyes lit up.
Barely pausing after Chen Hai finished introducing it, he continued, tentatively asking, “Master Chen, since the Corpse Transformation Talisman can disintegrate corpses, what about zombies or reanimated dead?”
“These two types of beings, theoretically, should also fall within the category of corpses.”
“So, would they also be subdued by the Corpse Transformation Talisman and be directly disintegrated as well?”
This question puzzled Chen Hai, causing him to pause slightly.
Frowning, he pondered for a moment before explaining to Wei Zhidong, “If zombies or reanimated dead truly exist in this world, my Corpse Transformation Talisman should have a certain restraining effect on such entities.”
“Of course, this is merely my speculation!”
“After all, without true experimentation, no one can guarantee what effect this talisman will have when facing these two types of entities!”
While speaking, Chen Hai took out a Corpse Transformation Talisman and handed it over to Wei Zhidong.
“Understood, understood, just a casual inquiry, Master Chen!”
“Zombies or reanimated dead, I’ve only seen such things in movies on my home video player.”
“But the stuff in movies is all made up; such things don’t exist in reality.”
Wei Zhidong chuckled, quite satisfied with the response he received from Chen Hai!
He carefully took the talisman handed over by Chen Hai and stowed it away.
The payment was not made in cash but through a bank transfer.
The organizers of the convention provided these services.
Of course, a commission fee was inevitably involved.
Around the exhibition hall, there were quite a few surveillance cameras installed.
For any sizable transaction, there was no need to actively seek out the organizers; their staff would come over on their own to offer certain services and protections for both parties to the transaction.
After a delay of over half an hour, following the staff in the exhibition hall, Chen Hai made a trip to the specially arranged VIP lounge.
By the time Chen Hai came out from there again, his bank account had already grown by nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand yuan.
It wasn’t just the money from Wei Zhidong’s purchase of the Corpse Transformation Talismans, even the one million cash check issued by Chen Zhengcong had been cashed in by the organizers, with the commission deducted, and the remaining funds had also been transferred into Chen Hai’s account.
It usually takes a long time for average people to transfer money at the bank, or to send funds, before the money really arrives in the account.
Those behind the scenes at the Boyue Convention and Exhibition Center, capable of organizing an antique exchange meeting of such caliber, must have considerable clout.
With them stepping in to provide bank transfer services for both parties involved in the transaction, the efficiency is surely unmatched by ordinary people.
“Mr.
Chen, you’re incredible,” said Dong Dahai, who had been watching nearby and promptly came over when Chen returned to his stall.
“Just a few talismans and you managed to sell them for over a million!”
Honestly, Dong had not been very optimistic about Chen Hai setting up a stall at the exchange meeting to sell talismans!
Antiques are valuable because of their historical accumulation.
How Chen Hai’s talismans could be so valuable, even now, Dong Dahai was still unclear about the reason behind it.
“It’s just luck, Brother Dong, thank you!”
“If you hadn’t told me about the exchange meeting and brought me in here, how could I have managed to sell my talismans?”
“Are you free for dinner tonight?
We should all eat together,” Chen Hai said with a smile, extending the invitation.
He truly felt grateful to Dong Dahai.
The man had done him a great favor; inviting him out to a meal was the least Chen Hai could do in return for such kindness.
“The exchange meeting here will end at six,” Dong Dahai responded with a chuckle.
“Master Chen inviting me to dinner is truly an honor for someone like me.”
“I don’t have anything important to do now, but even if there were, I’d definitely set it aside to have a few drinks with you, Mr.
Chen!”
At first, Hou Donggui had told Dong Dahai that Chen Hai was the same kind of person as him.
Having never really witnessed Chen Hai using his spells, Dong had been somewhat skeptical of Hou’s admonitions.
But now, having seen Chen sell a few pieces of yellow paper for over a million, Dong believed what Hou had said that day.
Subconsciously, he recognized Chen Hai as someone with real talent.
Under such circumstances, how could he refuse an invitation from Chen Hai?
“Alright, Brother Dong, it’s settled then!”
“You’ll continue to set up your stall nearby this afternoon, right?”
“I’ve sold a few talismans and I’m already satisfied.
If there’s nothing pressing this afternoon, I’ll just wander around the exchange meeting.
Who knows?
If I’m lucky, I might find something good,” Chen Hai said with a smile.
Hou Donggui had told him that among the antiques and playthings, there could be some magic artifacts mixed in.
The main reason he hadn’t wandered around the exchange meeting right after entering, hoping to find a bargain!
Was simply because he didn’t have any money in his hands.
But now that he had successfully sold a few talismans, nearly a million yuan sat in his bank account.
With such a sum in hand, it was inevitable that Chen Hai would have a few other ideas.
He knew nothing about antiques, completely unable to tell the difference between modern replicas and the real things!
But magic artifacts, they inherently radiated an aura.
Ordinary people couldn’t sense anything unusual about an artifact, but Chen was different; with the Divine Soul Eye, he could instantly perceive what set an artifact apart.
He never dared to hope for those truly mighty artifacts that could move mountains and stir seas.
For him, stumbling upon a lesser artifact at the exchange meeting, like the set of prayer beads Hou Donggui had, would be satisfaction enough.
“Mr.
Chen, I’ll definitely need to continue setting up my stall this afternoon!”
“I made two deals in the morning and earned one to two thousand yuan.”
“Compared to you, my little earnings really don’t seem worth mentioning.”
“Hopefully, I’ll have a good harvest this afternoon!”
“My stall is over in that section; if you feel tired or bored wandering around, feel free to come take a look!”
“Maybe I can catch some of your good fortune and meet a few big clients to make a good profit,” Dong joked, pointing toward the northwestern area of the exhibition hall, and responded to Chen Hai.
“Sure!
If I find myself with nothing to do later, I’ll definitely come check out your booth!”
After a laugh and a nod to Dong Dahai, Chen Hai headed towards the middle of the exhibition hall.