Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 419 - 413 Transaction Four

Chapter 419: Chapter 413 Transaction Four

For an appraiser, the value and level of the items they appraise are the only sources for them to enhance their own cultivation practice and status.

Therefore, letting such a high-level appraisal opportunity slip by, right before their eyes, was undoubtedly distressing.

But Xiuxiu was aware that even though Nana had dragged her away at the time, it was also due to her own lack of determination.

"It’s okay... Nana, you did it for my sake too, after all, no one could have expected such a thing to happen."

"You all don’t need to feel sorry; after all, that guest was just a one-time deal. Even if the item’s level was higher, it can’t compare to the importance of Young Master Yuansheng from the White Jade. This time, Nana did nothing wrong," the person in charge said with words of encouragement.

"Besides, even if it was a fourth-grade magic artifact, it wouldn’t be enough to make me, the appraiser from Wan’an, break our own ru..."

There was a hint of pride in his tone.

As he spoke, his gaze turned back toward the Desolate Jade shop.

But this time, before he could finish his sentence, the other half got stuck in his throat and couldn’t come out. His eyes widened and bulged as he saw what was before him.

Inside the Desolate Jade appraisal shop.

After Shen Ning moved the items on the table, Lin Xin said a few words and then, with a wave of his hand, a line of the same Black Rings appeared on the counter, over ten in total!

"Each one of these contains a similar quantity and level of items as the ring before. Take your time appraising them, and if you’re short-handed, feel free to ask for assistance from appraisers from other shops," Lin Xin said as he waved his hand, throwing out all sorts of items he had accumulated through plunder over time, ready to sell.

His casual action startled Shen Ning and the appraisers in the shop. Upon hearing his words, their hearts nearly leaped out of their chests.

If all these rings contained items of similar content volume and level as the ones before, then this time, her Desolate Jade appraisal shop would indeed strike it rich!

Shen Ning’s hands trembled as she picked up each ring and injected her spiritual power to inspect it.

Indeed, the rest of the items were either elixirs, Formation Talisman Paper, ores, other magical artifacts, and magic treasures of all kinds!

With each Black Ring she inspected, her complexion grew rosier. By the time she finished checking the fifteenth ring, Shen Ning’s cheeks were almost red enough to bleed.

Her mind was somewhat numbed by the shock, and at this moment, she had only one feeling.

That was: This time, I’ve struck it rich!!!

*Gurgle.*

In the shop, an appraiser unconsciously swallowed his saliva, unable to suppress the look of joy on his face.

Another person was holding an item for appraisal and didn’t even notice it slipping from his hands until it was about to drop, at which point he startled and quickly grabbed it.

Yet another was casting an appraisal spell to determine the level of an item, but forgot to discontinue the spell method. The white light shone on the magic artifact, growing stronger and consuming more energy. By the time he realized it, his spiritual energy was nearly depleted.

For a moment, the Desolate Jade shop fell into a bizarre silence as everyone processed the array of items Lin Xin had brought out.

Outside the shop, more and more figures in black robes were gathering, each of their gazes fixed on the treasure-laden items.

Greed, curiosity, and shock intermixed in their eyes as they peered inside.

The person in charge at Wan’an stood with his mouth agape, unable to continue speaking. Seeing the dumbfounded look on the appraisers’ faces inside the shop, it was clear that the items inside the rings were of the same quality as the one before.

If there were more than ten times as many items of the same size as the ring before, it was beyond something he, the person in charge, could dismiss with a few words.

If the higher-ups at Wan’an learned of this blunder, he knew he might not be able to continue in his role.

The thought of the formidable dominance of the overall Pavilion Master made cold sweat begin to bead on his forehead.

Such a significant deal could shake the upper echelons of the entire jade market, regardless of the appraisal fee. Just getting the customer to consign with the shop would create a stir.

After all, among so many items, he had spotted many at a glance that were eligible for the black market.

This was a qualitative leap to another level.

"Quite interesting," Young Master Yuansheng from the White Jade chuckled, turned around, and left with his entourage. The individual in the black robe would undoubtedly enter the black market, and there would be another meeting opportunity in the future.

As for the person in charge at Wan’an, who knew he was wrong but persisted in arrogance, it would be difficult to encounter him again in the future. To him, a small fry who was surely beyond dealing with in the future was not even worth a greeting.

Young Master from the White Jade departed.

Only then did the person in charge at Wan’an snap back to reality. He also quickly realized the potential reprimand he faced for letting such a significant client slip away and, worse yet, to a rival competitor. For those above him, this was no mere neglect of duty.

Sweat instantly soaked through his vest. He stepped forward, wanting to walk directly into the Desolate Jade shop, but he was blocked by a staff member of Desolate Jade.

"We do not welcome people from Wan’an here," the staff member said coldly and without fear, facing him directly.

"I... I’m just looking around," the person in charge squeezed out an ugly smile. In his heart, he had already started planning how to persuade the man in the black robe to hand back the steadfast item for appraisal.

Xiuxiu and Nana watched the scene unfold from behind. Though they were only appraisers and would not be held too responsible by the higher-ups, as they were mere small-time workers, the sight of their manager debasing himself left them feeling helpless and cold inside.

"It’s all my fault...!" Nana suddenly threw herself onto Xiuxiu, crying softly.

They had not easily become appraisers with the passage of years. Lacking any other talents and specializing only in appraisal, the job at the Wan’an appraisal shop was exceedingly important to them as their main source of income. Now, seeing how the manager was lowering himself, even forgetting to greet the departure of the young master Baiyu, they both feared for their future.

Fear started to take root in their hearts.

If the appraiser qualifications they had worked hard to earn were revoked because of this incident proliferating, they feared they might not even be able to continue as appraisers.

"Don’t be afraid... don’t be afraid..." Xiuxiu gently stroked her friend’s back. Although she was worried herself, seeing her friend in such distress meant she needed to remain composed, or else they would all be without hope of recovery.

Meanwhile, inside the Desolate Jade Pavilion.

Lin Xin picked up the teacup beside him and took a gentle sip, looking at Shen Ning who had somewhat recovered.

"Are you alright?"

"I’m... I’m okay..." Shen Ning swallowed, her chest still visibly heaving, betraying that she was not as calm as she claimed to be.

"May I know how to address you, sir?"

"Call me Yuan Mo," Lin Xin casually chose a name, as he was currently disguised as a demon cultivator and had just left the Yuan Dou Demon Sect, so he took two characters from its name.

"Yuan Mo... in that case, Lord Yuan Mo. Much as I am reluctant, we must report these items you have provided to headquarters, then select those of higher levels to participate in the black market trading. Many of your items are already suitable for direct transactions on the black market," Shen Ning articulated carefully.

"Since you are willing to entrust us with all these items, even including... including several Fourth Grade magic artifacts and special array plates."

Swallowing, she recalled the bloodstains on the few Fourth Grade magic artifacts she had just examined. Clearly, the man before her, Lord Yuan Mo, was not someone merciful or gentle.

Even among demon cultivators, anyone capable of killing a Fourth Grade expert held the power to rule over their own territory.

"Therefore, I must promptly notify the Pavilion Master. I believe he should be able to mobilize all of our appraisers to serve you and strive to complete all appraisals within two days," Shen Ning explained as she gradually stabilized her emotions.

Then, she presented a small, transparent, oval stone, engraved with a large character for "Desolate."

"This is the highest authority Desolate Flow Stone from our Desolate Jade Pavilion. It grants direct access to the VIP trading hall in the black market for the highest level of trade and exchange. Please, take it," she said.

Lin Xin accepted the stone, which clearly signified a much higher level of access than the Red Smoke Stone.

"Moreover, the Desolate Jade Pavilion also deals in a variety of magical artifacts and miscellaneous goods. If you need anything, sir, and we have it in stock, we can offer it to you for use in advance," Shen Ning continued, outlining the best deals she could offer within her power.

"Is that so?" Lin Xin pondered for a moment. "I need a complete set of talisman brushes for making talismans. They should have special abilities, and I want the very best available. We can settle the price with these goods I brought for exchange."

"Talisman brush sets?!" Shen Ning was once again deeply shocked. The strength of this lord was formidable, yet he was also a Talisman Maker?!

But perhaps it was merely a temporary interest, something to study and practice with, she quickly reasoned.

Lin Xin did not care much for what she thought and stated his next request.

"Additionally, I need some magical artifacts for storing pure blood essence, and for filtering medicinal oils! Items like the Yin God Pearl would be excellent."

"Yin God Pearl... ah, that might be difficult..." Naturally, Shen Ning knew what that was, but such an item was scarce even among high-ranking cultivators...

"In this regard, we at Desolate Jade Pavilion will need to check our inventory. Even if we don’t have it, we will do our utmost to seek and secure suitable items for you."

"Furthermore, I also need some materials for the refinement of magical artifacts..."

Nodding, Lin Xin began to list high-level materials one by one, all intended for the repair of the Red Flower Sword. But the mere mention of these materials was enough to set Shen Ning and the other appraisers’ hearts pounding.

Clearly, from the materials Lin Xin requested and the way he continued to revise and ponder his needs, he intended to use these high-level materials to refine his own magical artifacts!

Even if he denied being an expert in array talismans, no one would believe him now.

With her heart racing, Shen Ning took notes of Lin Xin’s requests with pen and paper, her attitude as earnest and focused as that of a young student.

It was more than an hour later when Lin Xin finished stating all his requirements, and some of them were immediately promised by Shen Ning.

The Desolate Jade Pavilion quickly sent out a transmission, notifying the Pavilion Master at headquarters via an array plate. The news caused quite a stir there.