Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1342: An Offer That Can’t Be Refused

Chapter 1342: Chapter 1342: An Offer That Can’t Be Refused

From the perspective of the Duke of Night Raven, it indeed couldn’t be considered too excessive of an arrangement. After all, selling to a fellow countryman entails a far greater risk of retaliation, and double the price did not seem to be an overly outrageous demand.

However, considering everyone’s enthusiasm towards the Xia Country Monk, it was hard not to suspect that the Duke of Night Raven was seizing the opportunity to hike up the prices.

Purchasing slaves was never a fixed price affair, neither outside the alleyways nor within the confines of this castle.

The bidding process, where the highest price wins, had already deterred many from the start, and Su Chengyu’s words further sparked crooked ideas in those who had initially decided to give up.

No one paid attention to Su Chengyu who had just spoken; Fang Qing’s purchasing price had been raised in a very short time to the value of an Extreme Artifact plus a set of Heaven Rank Martial Arts.

Su Chengyu furrowed his brows tightly. Whether it was a direct doubling or an exchange of equivalent items, for Su Chengyu, it had already reached an exorbitant price.

At this moment, Su Chengyu truly understood why this underground black market was known as the black market.

The underground market, offering goods rarely found outside, involved bidding that bore no semblance of rationality.

Even if it were not in Xia Country, the price itself had already far exceeded the worth of an ordinary Cultivator.

That Fang Qing could be bid up to such a level, was largely due to these foreigners’ intense curiosity about the title "Monk."

The Duke of Night Raven, who had personally joined the fray, seemed very pleased with the crowd’s enthusiasm. His gaze suddenly landed on Su Chengyu, who had fallen silent after uttering that phrase. The duke spoke with a smile, "This guest from Xia, aren’t you going to make an offer?"

"Things should have their value. Forgive my directness, but this transaction has long been one where you alone benefit."

He spoke coldly. It wasn’t that he couldn’t make an offer, but he understood that, with the Duke of Night Raven’s words, others would definitely not give up the bid for Fang Qing easily.

To let a Xia Citizen take someone away at double the price? Where would that leave their face?

The Duke of Night Raven chuckled lightly, walking up to Su Chengyu: "What’s wrong with merchants seeking profit? I arrange an exclusive sale naturally for my own benefit. I admit that the prices of goods from my hands are always far higher than the market price. But do you know how difficult it is to gather all these talented individuals from different clans together?

I, Night Raven, do not guarantee a discounted price for you, but the goods I place in the castle, things others dare not sell, I dare to buy, be it items or people."

The Duke of Night Raven’s unapologetic approach reminded Su Chengyu of the Qian family, which, in many ways, shared similar business channels with Night Raven, except that in Su Chengyu’s eyes, the Qian family would never be as unscrupulous as the person before him.

His gaze fixed on the Duke of Night Raven, Su Chengyu took a deep breath: "Everyone in this castle, are they all your merchandise?"

The gaze of Night Raven lingered on Su Chengyu for a moment before responding after a brief thought: "Of course, apart from the distinguished guests visiting here, not to mention these slaves locked in cages, even other people in my castle, as long as you offer the right price, I can let you take them away."

"Then how much to buy you out?"

"Hm?" The Duke of Night Raven frowned, not expecting Su Chengyu to say such a thing.

Su Chengyu continued opportunistically: "What’s wrong? Surely Duke, you are not considered a guest of the castle?"

As his words fell, the surroundings immediately stirred into uproar.

"Is this guy insane?"

"Which Xia family is this young one from? How can he be so ignorant?"

"Who knows? I’ve heard that the young folks from Xia Country these days, each more arrogant than the last, probably this chap is just a hothead too."

The Duke of Night Raven listened to these comments and smiled: "Do you know who is behind me?"

Su Chengyu countered: "Who could it be? The Bei Luo Royal Family? The Lord of Linbei City? Or perhaps that Land Immortal from Linbei City?"

Linbei City is known to be under the protection of a Land Immortal, as Su Chengyu had already ascertained the day before.

It is precisely because a Land Immortal guards the place that Linbei’s underground black market can operate so quietly and securely, with no one daring to cause trouble.

Night Raven looked at Su Chengyu, who showed no hint of avoidance, and frowned, "Are you trying to break the rules?"

But Su Chengyu shook his head, "Not at all. I’m just asking for a fair price. You mentioned that everything in the castle had its price besides the guests. I might not be able to afford to pay double for a Xia Country Monk, but I think I can manage to buy you."

Duke of Night Raven narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Then give it a try and make a bid."

"One Heavenly Pill."

As he spoke, Su Chengyu placed a Heavenly Pill in his hand. The obscure Heavenly Pill was one of Su Chengyu’s initial practice creations, of poor quality, and the only reason it remained with him was its sentimental value as the first Heavenly Pill he had ever crafted.

Night Raven’s eyebrows tightened as she looked at Su Chengyu’s bid: "You’re mocking me!"

Su Chengyu smiled, "The highest bid wins. I don’t think anyone would compete with me, so isn’t it reasonable to bid a bit lower? Or is someone else eager to step in?"

His gaze swept around the room. The guests who came to the castle were from all corners of the world, naturally sharing the commonality of having brought ample wallets. Everyone prepared for a heavy expenditure when coming to the black market.

Yet, confronted with Su Chengyu’s bid, not a single person dared to follow suit.

They could afford the price, but none dared to offer their own, after all, besides Su Chengyu, no one in the room viewed the Duke of Night Raven, the castle’s owner, as a commodity.

Realizing what was happening, Night Raven turned her eyes upon Su Chengyu: "You had guessed it would turn out like this from the start, and that’s why you bid like this?"

Su Chengyu’s smile did not waver: "It’s not a guess, it’s something that you, Your Grace, reminded me of. After purchasing, one must bear the risk themselves, and clearly, nobody here is willing to take on the risk involved in bidding for you."

Although no one in the room took Night Raven’s words seriously, what if Su Chengyu stopped bidding after their price? This hot potato was something nobody wanted to end up with.

Duke of Night Raven looked at Su Chengyu and scoffed: "You think this leaves me without any options?"

With a clap of his hands, an elderly man with white at his temples stepped forward, declaring, "A refined estate in Linbei City."

This elder stood behind Night Raven, clearly one of her people.

Su Chengyu blinked, "Official price inflating, is this also allowed?"

Duke of Night Raven smiled faintly: "I wouldn’t do this to just anyone, but for a rascal like you, I don’t see any issue."

"Alright."

So it’s a war of wealth?

From the very start, when Su Chengyu steered the conversation towards the Duke of Night Raven, it wasn’t to humiliate the other party; he aimed to propose a price they couldn’t possibly repay!

"One active Demon God demon Dan."

His emphatic words resounded in the moment, causing a strange tremor in the castle like a heart beating.

With the appearance of the Yamata no Orochi’s Demon Core, it seemed like the surroundings were affected by the chaotic demonic power of the Orochi, forcing those of weaker strength to retreat and dare not approach near Su Chengyu.

Like a throbbing heart, the Demon Core, rhythmically emitting demonic power, drew the attention of everyone present.

Night Raven herself, faced with the Demon Core, furrowed her brows almost at once. As a qualified merchant, she was acutely aware that the value of the item in front of her was beyond measure!