Han Zhangxiang looked at the old man in black robe, but the old man was unmoved. He obviously had no interest in the Fierce Shark Knife.
Han Zhangxiang hesitated for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, these materials are not worth two hundred thousand. How about this! If you bring out a few more materials, this magic weapon will be yours."
Zhao Dong hesitated for a moment and took out five pieces of red animal skin that were about ten feet long and wide. These were the skins of second-level monsters and were not worth tens of thousands of spirit stones at all.
Considering that earth-attribute materials are relatively scarce, Han Zhangxiang still exchanged them.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, if you get refining materials in the future, please give priority to Hu, especially refining materials with earth attributes."
Han Zhangxiang said sincerely.
"no problem."
Zhao Dong patted his chest and agreed, then took the Fierce Shark Knife from Han Zhangxiang with a smile.
The coral polyp ranks 108th on the list of strange insects in the world. Based on this point alone, even if Han Changming cannot use it, Han Zhangxiang can exchange it with other Jindan cultivators so that it will not be a waste.
After the exchange, Han Zhangxiang sat down.
Sun Li took out some third-level monster materials for exchange, but the exchange was unsuccessful. Zhao Dong had nothing to offer, and the same was true for Han Zhangxiang.
Zhao Dong couldn't take out anything else, so he didn't stand up to exchange. The old man in black robe took out two three-foot-long golden fangs, a pair of three-foot-long rhinoceros horns, and a green animal skin that was three feet long and wide.
"In exchange for wood-attributed refining materials or elixirs, or other items of equal value."
The old man in black robe looked at Han Zhangxiang. Han Zhangxiang was a third-rank weapon refiner and had a higher chance of taking out wood-attribute materials. Sun Li and Zhao Dong were poor.
Han Zhangxiang showed disappointment on his face. Before Han Changming returned to the inner sea, he gave him two 700-year-old spiritual herbs. There was no problem in exchanging them, but since it was their first meeting, Han Zhangxiang was not clear about the other party's background. After hesitating for a long time, he did not make the exchange.
The materials that the old man in black robe took out were not rare. In comparison, the seven hundred year old elixir was much more precious.
The old man in black robe was a little disappointed. After a slight hesitation, he took out a three-foot-long red fang. The red fang was wrapped in a red light and emitted a weak fluctuation of fire spirit.
"This is the fang of a third-grade, top-grade Fiery Sea Lion. It is most suitable for refining a fire-attributed magic weapon."
Han Zhangxiang was secretly surprised. The fire sea lion was huge in size, proficient in water and fire spells, and very cunning. Its fangs were extremely sharp, its skin was thick and its flesh was rough, making it very difficult to hunt.
Han Zhangxiang does not have a natal magic weapon yet. He is practicing the "Burning Heaven Sword Sutra", which requires a long sword magic weapon with fire attribute. The fangs of a third-grade top-quality Fiery Sea Lion are already very good materials for refining the weapon. They may not be available in Haoran City, but there are relatively more materials from water-based monsters.
After hesitating for a long time, he took out a green wooden box, opened it and saw a golden flower about a foot long inside. There were some light blue patterns on the petals, and it exuded a strange fragrance.
"Seven hundred year old golden rain flower!"
The old man in black robe took a breath of cold air. Seven hundred year old spiritual medicines are rare. Apart from the spiritual medicine gardens of big forces, if you want to find seven hundred year old spiritual medicines, you can only look for them in forbidden areas or secret realms.
"This golden rain flower was exchanged between me and another Taoist friend. It is more than enough to exchange for the fangs of the Fiery Sea Lion."
Han Zhangxiang said in a deep voice that if the materials the other party took out were not rare, he would not be willing to exchange.
"Deal, Fellow Daoist Hu, I still have a fang of a third-level mid-grade Fiery Sea Lion."
The old man in black robe took out another fang, his eyes full of anticipation.
Han Zhangxiang smiled bitterly and said, "Hu has exchanged for a golden rain flower. I will buy it from you with spirit stones. How about that?"
It is understandable that he took out a 700-year-old Golden Lin flower, but if he took out another 700-year-old Golden Lin flower, there is no guarantee that others would not have other ideas.
The old man in black robe is at least in the middle stage of Jindan, maybe even in the late stage of Jindan. Han Zhangxiang doesn't want to be targeted by a cultivator in the late stage of Jindan.
The old man in black robe thought about it, nodded and said, "Okay! Just treat it as making friends. If you get a high-year spiritual medicine in the future, you must keep it for me. In terms of price, I will definitely not let Fellow Daoist Hu suffer a loss."
Han Zhangxiang patted his chest and agreed. He got two fangs with fire attributes, which he could use to refine a long sword magic weapon. He didn't plan to refine his own magic weapon yet. Firstly, his refining skills were not high enough, and secondly, he didn't have enough precious refining materials.
The quality of the natal magic weapon is related to future supernatural powers. Han Zhangxiang hopes that the quality of his natal magic weapon will be better.
After exchanging items, the four people became more familiar with each other. After chatting for a while, the old man in black robe said goodbye and left. Sun Li and Zhao Dong did not stay long either.
After returning to his residence, Han Zhangxiang meditated and adjusted his breathing, waiting for the night to fall.
Bai Que Tower is the property of the Bai family and its business scope is relatively wide. Bai Feiyang is the second manager of Bai Que Tower.
There are three managers in Baique Tower, each managing a different business. Bai Feiyang is responsible for the sales of raw materials. The higher the profit each month, the higher his salary.
Bai Feiyang is not satisfied with being the shopkeeper. His father is Bai Jingguang, the current head of the Bai family. He will pass away soon. If Bai Feiyang wants to be the next head of the family, he must show real achievements.
He had negotiated with other suppliers to increase the purchase price of raw materials and the selling price by 30%. Jinhu Pavilion had a great demand for raw materials and was naturally Bai Feiyang's main target.
He had been in contact with the owner of the Golden Gourd Pavilion for several years, but he did not discover that there was a Jindan cultivator behind the Golden Gourd Pavilion. He picked the weak ones.
At the hour of You, the sky darkened, the streets were crowded with people, the lights were bright, and the shouting was constant, it was very lively.
Bai Feiyang arrived at Haoran Building, and the waiter took him to a private room on the third floor. The waiter knocked on the door and said, "Senior Hu, Senior Bai is here."
The door opened and Han Changying walked out. She smiled at Bai Feiyang and said, "Fellow Daoist Bai, please come in."
Bai Feiyang smiled, nodded, and walked in.
As soon as he walked in, he saw a middle-aged man with a square face. The middle-aged man was tall and exuded a strong spiritual pressure, which gave people a strong sense of oppression.
"A Jindan cultivator!"
Bai Feiyang's heart skipped a beat and his expression became respectful. He didn't expect that Han Changying had invited a Jindan cultivator.
"Junior Bai Feiyang pays respects to senior. If I knew you were here, I would have asked Third Uncle to come over. He loves making friends the most."
Bai Feiyang bowed and mentioned the Jindan cultivators in the clan.
The Bai family has two Jindan cultivators, one of whom is stationed in Haoran City. The Bai family sells raw materials and purchases other immortal cultivation resources, such as puppet beasts and elixirs, and then resells them to major forces or caravans in the Righteous Alliance to make a profit from the difference.
Bai Feiyang raised the selling price of raw materials and planned to buy more puppet beasts.
The middle-aged man was Han Zhangxiang, who had changed his appearance. He looked Bai Feiyang up and down and asked in a deep voice, "I also want to meet Fellow Daoist Bai. Fellow Bai, you can inform your Third Uncle now and ask him to come over. There are some things that I am afraid you cannot make the decision on."
"I wonder what your name is, Senior?"
Bai Feiyang asked cautiously, his eyes filled with doubt. He didn't know whether the other party was invited temporarily by the Golden Gourd Pavilion or was the backer behind the Golden Gourd Pavilion.
"My last name is Hu. I am the one behind the Golden Gourd Pavilion. I can make the final decision. Please ask someone who can make the final decision to come over."
Han Zhangxiang's voice was full of unquestionable flavor.
Bai Feiyang said yes repeatedly, agreed, took out a light green magic disk, entered a magic formula, and said respectfully: "Third uncle, Senior Hu from the Golden Gourd Pavilion has something he wants to discuss with you. We are in the private room of the Haoran Building."
"Got it. I'll be there soon."
Bai Feiyang put away the green magic plate and stood aside obediently with a respectful look.
Half a minute later, there was a knock on the door. Han Changying opened the door and a thin old man in a white robe with a white face and no beard walked in. The old man in the white robe had small eyes and it was obvious that he was not someone who could be easily fooled.
"I am Hu Xiang, nice to meet you, Brother Bai."
Han Zhangxiang stood up and said with a fist clasped.
The old man in white robe smiled heartily and said, "I am Bai Zhanfeng. I didn't expect that Fellow Daoist Hu was behind the Golden Gourd Pavilion. I hope Fellow Daoist Hu will not mind my previous neglect."
"Brother Bai, you are joking. Merchants are people who can be negotiated with. It is normal for prices to rise and fall. We can talk slowly."
Han Zhangxiang said politely.
"For Fellow Daoist Hu's sake, the price will be increased by 15%. Fellow Daoist Hu, please don't rush to refuse. It's not that we want to increase the price, but the higher-ups have increased the price, and we have no choice but to follow suit."
Bai Zhanfeng frankly said that large stores have increased the purchase and selling prices of raw materials, and if they do not raise prices, they will definitely suffer losses.
Every industry has its own rules. If the big merchants in an industry raise their prices, the small merchants will follow suit, or else they will undercut the big merchants.
"Why would the price go up for no reason?"
Han Zhangxiang asked curiously, generally speaking, the price of goods is affected by supply and demand.
"Recently, there have been frequent incidents of third-level monsters attacking caravans. The cost of escorting goods has increased, and the prices of goods have naturally increased."
Before Bai Zhanfeng could finish his words, the major forces had already sent experts to resolve the matter. The price of raw materials would fall soon, and the Bai family wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune.
Han Zhangxiang suddenly realized what was going on. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Friend Bai, let us think about it. We will give you an answer as soon as we have thought it through."
"No problem, but you can't leak it. You still have to tell others that the price has increased by 30%, otherwise our business will be in trouble."
After hearing this, Han Zhangxiang immediately understood that even if he went to find other suppliers, the price would probably be about the same. He was not facing the Bai family, but an interest group represented by an industry.
Monster beasts frequently attack the caravans of immortal cultivators, causing supply problems and price increases. This is a very normal thing. This incident shows how great an influence monster beasts have on immortal cultivators.
After a cup of tea, Han Zhangxiang and Han Changying left Haoran Building.
Han Changying contacted other suppliers, and their bids were similar to that of the Bai family.
After weighing the pros and cons, Han Zhangxiang asked Han Changying to continue purchasing raw materials from the Bai family while he continued to refine the magic weapon.