C16 Surprised Middle-aged Man in Embroidered Clothes

Although Su Yun had acknowledged his father-in-law with a nod, once he left the family hall, he promptly returned to his room to collect his weapon and swiftly departed from the mansion. He had intended to leave all along.

As for the Lin family?

If they didn't show up, that was fine. But if they did, it would be the perfect opportunity to test his newfound strength!

Clearly, the Lin family hadn't anticipated that he would dare to venture out so soon after defeating Lin Hee. Su Yun encountered no resistance on his way.

Upon his return to the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion, he made a beeline for the second floor. There, at the foremost counter, he encountered the same middle-aged man in embroidered attire.

The man's initial surprise at seeing Su Yun quickly gave way to an effusive smile. "I kept hearing the cheerful chirping of magpies today and wondered why. It turns out we have the honor of a distinguished guest! Welcome, Young Master Su!"

Su Yun was taken aback by the excessive warmth of the greeting. As a mere son-in-law to the Yun family, he hadn't expected such fervor. Was it because of the weapons he sold the previous day?

Indeed, that was the reason. The middle-aged man had showcased the weapons at a small trade fair the very night he acquired them, and the response was astonishingly positive. The middle-level weapon alone fetched nearly five thousand gold coins, netting him a handsome commission of about a thousand gold coins.

Seeing Su Yun again, how could he contain his enthusiasm? Especially when he noticed the package on Su Yun's shoulder, undoubtedly holding a weapon.

"What brings Young Master Su here today?" the middle-aged man asked, his eyes fixated on the package.

Su Yun didn't immediately unpack. Instead, he stated calmly, "I'm interested in seeing your finest weapon forging materials."

"The finest weapon forging materials?" The man paused, then cautiously replied, "Our pavilion does possess some exquisite materials for weapon forging, but as for the price..."

"The price is of no concern. I'd like to see the materials first," Su Yun interjected coolly.

"Well, in that case..." The man's smile broadened, and with a welcoming gesture, he said, "Please, Young Master Su, follow me to the third-floor private room to make your selection."

Su Yun nodded in agreement.

The third floor of Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion was unlike the first two floors, comprised of an auction hall and numerous VIP rooms. Only guests involved in significant transactions were invited to these exclusive VIP rooms on the third floor.

At this time, Su Yun's request for the rarest Weapon Forging Material qualified him for such treatment.

He was quickly ushered into an opulent private room.

"Please wait here for a moment, Young Master Su. I shall return shortly!" the middle-aged man in brocade attire announced upon their arrival at the private room.

Su Yun, in no rush, settled into the plush sofa nearby.

"Young Master, please enjoy," offered a charming maid dressed in a qipao, as she entered the private room with tea.

Su Yun savored a sip of the tea, which was sweet and mellow. Upon swallowing, it dissolved instantly, transforming into a warm current of energy that diffused throughout his body.

Soul Spirit Tea!

This was a special brew made from rare tea leaves, infused with pure Soul Power energy that Soul Cultivators could directly absorb.

"The private room experience is truly exceptional," Su Yun remarked with a slight smile, unreservedly finishing the entire cup of tea. He wouldn't dream of squandering such a beneficial substance that could enhance his Soul Power!

The middle-aged man in brocade returned promptly, appearing just two minutes after Su Yun had finished his tea.

"Young Master Su, these are the most exquisite materials our pavilion has to offer. Please, have a look," he said, presenting six ornate boxes of various sizes before Su Yun. Inside were materials of differing dimensions, including unique metals, special Spirit Stones, and a translucent, milky-white jade stone.

"Master, we should acquire all these materials," the Hammer Spirit's voice whispered in Su Yun's ear before he could examine them further.

With a slight raise of his eyebrows, Su Yun directly inquired of the middle-aged man, "How many gold coins for the whole lot?"

"Pack... Pack them all?" the man in brocade clothes was taken aback. "You wish to purchase everything?"

Su Yun confirmed with a nod.

"If you're looking to take everything..." the middle-aged man pondered, eyeing the six boxes before raising three fingers, "That would be 30,000 gold coins."

Despite anticipating the cost, Su Yun felt his heart rate quicken at the mention of the sum.

Thirty thousand gold coins is an astronomical figure in Yunhe City!

For a cultivation family like the Yun family, the annual expenses for all members' cultivation needs barely exceed twenty to thirty thousand gold coins.

Witnessing Su Yun's silence, the middle-aged man in the embroidered robe inwardly affirmed his suspicion.

Each of the six materials before him was a premium item. Even individually, he doubted Su Yun could afford them, let alone bundled together. Yet, recalling the decent weapon Su Yun had produced yesterday, he had optimistically brought Su Yun to the private room for a viewing.

In hindsight, that was rather rash!

He knew all too well that if a deal wasn't struck in the private room, the costs for services like the soul spirit tea would be charged to his account.

"Well, let it be..."

But then, remembering the commission he'd earned the previous evening, the man in the embroidered robe simply shook his head, deciding to consider it an invitation for Su Yun to visit.

"Young Master Su..."

He inhaled softly, gearing up to speak.

"Will these suffice?"

Suddenly, Su Yun removed his bundle and laid it out on the tea table.

"Hm?"

The man in embroidered attire was taken aback.

"This... This is!!"

Upon recognizing the contents of the bundle, especially the black sword blade, his eyes shot wide open. "A High... High Level Weapon!!"

As a seasoned manager at the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion, his eye for quality had been sharpened over decades. The sheer sharpness radiating from the black blade was enough for him to ascertain its grade at first glance.

His view of Su Yun transformed in an instant.

He had anticipated a weapon inside the bundle, but a High Level Weapon was beyond his expectations.

Could a son-in-law from the Yun family really possess such an artifact?

It seemed almost unbelievable.

Su Yun inquired, "Together with these weapons, would they be valued at 30,000 gold coins?"

"Absolutely!"

The man in brocade didn't hesitate in his response.

A High Level Weapon's market value was more than tenfold that of a Middle Level Weapon, typically around 20,000 gold coins. But such a standard couldn't truly capture the worth of a High Level Weapon. One must also factor in its scarcity.

Moreover, this was a sword blade.

It's common knowledge that sword blades are the most coveted by Soul Cultivators.

This particular black blade before him was unquestionably worth over 30,000 gold coins!

Su Yun arched an eyebrow, "So, do we have a deal?"

"Deal!"

At those words, the middle-aged man in brocade clothing quickly nodded, hastily wrapping up the six ornate boxes and passing them to Su Yun, as if afraid any further hesitation might lead to a change of heart.

Initially, Su Yun had his reservations about the black blade's value, but the man's eagerness confirmed he needn't have worried.

But it didn't concern him, especially after hearing Hammer Spirit's whisper, "Master, with these six materials, you could forge at least two Soul Weapons!"

Two Soul Weapons!

The mere thought quickened Su Yun's breath.

By comparison, what was a High Level Weapon?

"Young Master Su, please accept this Black Gold VIP Card from the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion."

The brocade-clad middle-aged man suddenly produced a card trimmed with black gold and offered it to him. "With this card, you'll enjoy discounts and special treatment whether you're shopping at our pavilion, any of our empire's branches, or at any of our associated businesses."

"Much appreciated!"

Su Yun's eyebrows lifted at the offer, but he graciously accepted the card.

Given his weapon forging skills, future dealings with the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion were inevitable.

After a warm farewell, Su Yun departed from the Cloud Vast Treasure Pavilion.

"High Level Weapon... Weapon Forging Material..."

Watching his retreating figure, the middle-aged man in brocade reflected on their interaction, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "This Yun family's son-in-law must have the backing of a formidable Artifact Casting Master!"

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