106: Chapter 106 Constructing the Cave Heaven World
Inside a quaint, antique wing room, wisps of green smoke curled, and a faint, delicate fragrance permeated the air, greatly soothing one's body and mind.
Yet in such an elegant room, Ning Yuan didn't feel comfortable at all. His large hand kept rubbing his face, seemingly to alleviate pain.
"Hiss, this woman really hits hard!" Ning Yuan suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air and cursed fiercely. Once his strength improved, he would definitely show her what's what.
For some reason, Tao Yao wasn't like this when they first met. After several years together, she seemed like a completely different person. Someone who didn't know better might think she had been subjected to Possession.
Just now, after giving him a beating, she immediately went shopping, claiming it was to experience the local customs of the Seven Star Sea Region.
Bullshit, she clearly just wanted to drain his wallet!
*Creak!*
Just as Ning Yuan was grumbling inwardly, the door suddenly creaked. He hurriedly lowered his hand, his expression shifting to a faint smile, and an air of calm composure naturally emerged.
Then, a pot-bellied, wealthy-looking middle-aged man with a goatee walked in. Upon seeing Ning Yuan, he immediately smiled broadly and cupped his hands in greeting.
"I am truly sorry for keeping our distinguished guest waiting! I am Hu Hai, humbly serving as a manager here. Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"
"It's no matter! Manager Hu is a busy man; it's no trouble for me to wait!" Ning Yuan immediately stood up from his chair and politely returned the gesture.
"I am Ning Yuan! Manager Hu, why don't we sit down and talk in detail?"
"Hehe, please!"
"Please!"
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two sat down and officially got down to business.
Hu Hai picked up a teacup from the side, flicked the floating tea leaves twice with the lid, and took a small sip of tea.
"I heard that besides picking up the auction items, Fellow Daoist also wants to do some business? I wonder what it is..."
"It's like this: I need a batch of Golden Core and sub-Golden Core Yao Beasts, as well as many Spirit Medicines and even seeds. The more varieties, the better, but the quantity must be large!" Ning Yuan said straightforwardly. This idea had been lingering in his mind for a long time, and the auction in Tianshu City gave him the opportunity.
Hearing this, Hu Hai's hand holding the teacup paused, then he slowly set it down and said, "Fellow Daoist's request is truly... how should I put it? Unique?"
Since Hu Hai started working at the auction house, this was the first time he had encountered such a strange request—wanting a large number of low-level Yao Beasts and Spirit Medicines. What was he planning to do?
However, he didn't pry into the details. After all, in his line of work, he encountered all sorts of eccentric people. Although this matter was a bit odd, it wasn't a big deal.
"What? Is there a problem, or can it not be done?" Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked. If that were truly the case, he wouldn't know where else to find so many Yao Beasts and Spirit Medicines.
"Fellow Daoist Ning must be joking, how could it not be done! It's just that it will take some time, and as for the cost..." Hu Hai expressed his concerns; both the expense and the time required would not be small.
Ning Yuan waved his hand and smiled. "Cost is not an issue! Roughly how much will it be?"
"That depends on how many Fellow Daoist needs?" Hu Hai asked in return.
How many?
Ning Yuan wasn't sure himself. After all, the Five Elements Universe Realm was so large that supporting a million or so Yao Beasts wouldn't be a problem, let alone Spirit Medicines.
After pondering for a moment, Ning Yuan said, "If I want one hundred thousand Yao Beasts each for the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core realms, what would the cost be?"
Hearing this, Hu Hai's eyes almost bulged out as he looked at Ning Yuan in shock. So this was what "the quantity must be large" meant—this was way too many.
However, Hu Hai quickly realized this was a major business deal. If it succeeded, his own benefits would be substantial. He silently calculated in his mind and soon reached a conclusion.
"For that quantity, it would be around three to four hundred million Spirit Stones. But because of the large volume, I can offer a slight discount when the time comes!"
Upon hearing this price, Ning Yuan felt that three to four hundred million was a bit expensive. Furthermore, he still had to buy Spirit Medicines for planting—wouldn't that be over five hundred million?
"Manager Hu, three hundred million Spirit Stones for three hundred thousand Yao Beasts, plus two hundred million Spirit Stones for Spirit Medicines. If you can do it, we have a deal; if not, then forget it!" Ning Yuan bargained, issuing a final ultimatum and giving him no chance to refuse.
Hu Hai naturally understood Ning Yuan's meaning. If he didn't agree, the deal would fall through. Just as he was hesitating, Steward Shi Zixing's voice suddenly sounded in his mind, and he immediately said:
"Alright, no problem! Then, how should we handle the handover with Fellow Daoist?"
"Didn't I bid for an island? I'll be there for a while. Once everything is ready, send it to the island for the handover!" Ning Yuan replied.
Hu Hai said with a slight hesitation, "That's no problem, but as for the deposit..."
"Two hundred million for the deposit. Calculate the total for the auction items as well, and I'll pay it all together!" Ning Yuan said with the air of a wealthy man.
Immediately, Hu Hai beamed with joy. He truly was extravagant, giving two hundred million just like that without any hesitation!
"Is the business settled yet?"
Just as Hu Hai was about to say more, a woman's voice came from outside, and then a middle-aged woman walked in.
"It's done, just waiting to pay!" Ning Yuan said with a dark expression as soon as he heard the voice and knew who it was.
"Then pay for the things I just bought too; it's only a few tens of millions!" Tao Yao said as if she hadn't noticed Ning Yuan's expression.
"Here is five hundred million! It should be enough!" Seeing this, Ning Yuan didn't even bother listening to the total price. He directly took out a storage ring, placed it in front of Hu Hai, and said:
"Bring the items!"
"Hehe, Fellow Daoist is straightforward!" Hu Hai happily took out a storage ring containing the items Tao Yao had bid on at the auction. But before Ning Yuan could take it, Tao Yao snatched it away first.
Tao Yao immediately put away the storage ring. "This is mine!"
"This..." Hu Hai looked at the disappearing storage ring, then at Tao Yao, and then at Ning Yuan.
"Forget it!" Ning Yuan said helplessly. Since Tao Yao had bought the items anyway, it didn't matter if she took them.
"Then we shall take our leave! Please send the Yao Beasts and Spirit Medicines as soon as possible!" Ning Yuan stood up to leave, not forgetting to give a reminder.
Hu Hai also immediately stood up, sending them off with a smile and cupped hands. "Of course, of course! Also, those three female cultivators of yours, Fellow Daoist, are already waiting outside!"
"Sorry for the trouble, Manager Hu!"
"It's my duty, no trouble at all!"
...
After a few polite words with Hu Hai, Ning Yuan and Tao Yao left the wing room together. Outside, they indeed saw the triplet beauties, which immediately put Ning Yuan in a great mood. Getting a beating wasn't so bad after all.
Upon seeing them, the triplets immediately bowed their heads in fear and trepidation, saying in unison, "Greetings, Master!"
"No need for such formality!" Ning Yuan looked at the three pleasing sights, his heart blooming with joy and his smile stretching from ear to ear.
This made Tao Yao very dissatisfied. She was still right here, yet it seemed he hadn't been disciplined enough; he was acting as if she didn't exist at all!