High Martial World: I Gain Passive Skills Daily-Chapter 208 - 132: Interceptors Will Be Killed Without Mercy (Triple Combo) (Part 2)
Chang Zhen lamented with deep sorrow, "My son is so foolish, actually beguiled by beauty. His cultivation is not yet solid, leading to such an unwise act!"
"I will confine him for a year to make him reflect well!"
Of course, he absolutely would not mention that the other party might be the Demon Race harboring the official silver.
This indeed could be considered a significant leverage.
However, to use this leverage to threaten the other party, Chang Zhen knew well that he was not qualified.
The opponent’s aura was currently obscure and indiscernible, making it difficult to judge their realm. Yet, just based on their ability to enter the sub-branch quietly unnoticed by anyone, it was already quite terrifying.
Moreover, the opponent had just been within a yard of Chang Zhen, and he had not perceived anything!
If he offended such a person, even if Wanlin Commerce Association did not take action, Chang Zhen feared his head would already be precariously held.
This kind of matter, if spoken of openly, would become a mortal enemy!
If Chang Zhen wished to continue working at Wanlin Commerce Association, he absolutely would not make such an unwise move.
Hence, since the other party did not mention it, he would not act obliviously.
He used what Chang Yao did on the surface as an ordinary reckless thing as a substitute.
If Chen Kuang knew what Chang Yao thought in his heart, he would probably applaud, amazed at how close he was to the truth with such a convoluted thought process.
However, the promise given by Chang Yao at this moment had already achieved Chen Kuang’s purpose.
Although the other party seemed to downplay the severity, reducing Chang Yao’s punishment, Chen Kuang did not particularly care.
If Chang Yao came again, or further coerced, doing something bad, Chen Kuang would not allow him to leave Xuni Pavilion intact.
But outwardly, Chen Kuang assumed an indifferent attitude and said flatly, "Is that all?"
Chang Zhen sighed inwardly; without losing some wealth to avoid disaster, it surely wouldn’t pass smoothly.
He gritted his teeth and said, "With my authority, I can open the ’Moon’ level Spiritual Treasure inventory in the sub-branch for the True Monarch to take any one item at leisure, recorded in my name."
Only then did Chen Kuang understand the association’s official grading of mystical Spiritual Treasures.
"Star," "Moon," "Sun," these three grades, from low to high, correspond to Lower Three Grades, Middle Three Grades, and Upper Three Grades, respectively.
And in the sub-branch, the highest is only the "Moon" level of mystical Spiritual Treasure. Only Wanlin Commerce Association headquarters has the "Sun" level, and those mystical Spiritual Treasures are already top-notch association treasures, generally not sold, only provided for leasing services.
Chen Kuang said nothing.
Merchants excel at bargaining and negotiating.
Chang Zhen appeared in pain at the offer, but in reality, he must have taken out the minimum cost.
Chang Zhen naturally felt Chen Kuang’s meaning from the silence, but he didn’t feel guilty about his ruse being revealed. Instead, he continued very naturally:
"But this is only the compensation within my authority. I can also personally purchase a ’Moon’ level Spiritual Treasure to gift the True Monarch!"
"Each ’Moon’ level Spiritual Treasure starts at a price of a thousand gold coins!"
Chen Kuang said with a half-smile, "How come I remember that with this jade pendant, the association purchases goods at a 90% discount."
"Steward Chang, you wouldn’t record the price of the so-called ’personally purchased’ Spiritual Treasure also using the jade pendant rights, would you?"
Chang Zhen coughed twice, now genuinely embarrassed.
He smiled wryly and said, "How could that be... this personal expense, of course, it’s entirely out of my pocket, how could it be recorded in the True Monarch’s account?"
Chen Kuang thought for a moment, then said, "Since the steward knows such a rule, I have a business that’s a sure-win. Are you interested?"
He briefly explained his idea.
Namely, that Chang Zhen could sponsor him some money first, and Chen Kuang would use the jade pendant rights to buy everything at a 90% discount, then sell these Spiritual Treasures back to Chang Zhen at 80% of their price, making them belong to Chang Zhen, who could then find his own channels to sell them.
Chang Zhen was stunned, completely shocked.
Was there really such a generous... compassionate demon in this world?
This scheme to embezzle seemed simple, but the problem was, those who could obtain this prestigious jade pendant were usually prominent figures among the cultivators.
They naturally despised engaging in such deceitful trickery...
But unexpectedly, Chen Kuang described it without any psychological burden.
Chang Zhen swallowed, the first thought that crossed his mind was whether this White Dragon True Monarch was sent by the Master to test his loyalty.
Yet, he quickly dismissed the thought.
Because this White Dragon True Monarch, he had never heard of him. If he truly had the Master’s trust, there should have been some whisper of it here.
Even the Master shouldn’t trust a demon so much...
Moreover, every step of this transaction was reasonable and could be justified, without a single point outside the rules.
Instead, it was Chang Zhen’s earlier intentions that truly involved petty schemes.
Chen Kuang’s proposal was simply open and aboveboard.
Yet, throughout all these years, no distinguished guest had ever lowered themselves so much...
Chang Zhen quickly calculated in his mind, and instantly his heart pounded wildly, almost flying out!
This, this, this... this is simply exorbitant profits!
It was like a trap falling from heaven, almost stunning Chang Zhen.
What was thought to be an enemy’s visit turned out to be a massive opportunity.
Chen Kuang looked impatient and said, "My time is limited; Steward Chang, have you made up your mind? If unwilling, then..."
