MTLNOVEL Chapter 11: PICK UP STUFF
On the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion, an old woman suddenly opened her eyes.
Her eyes were filled with shock, doubt, and incredulity.
"Summoned martial soul, a soul ring... That glimmer of power just now..."
"This unrivaled powerhouse has already started cultivating his second martial soul!"
"Now that he has arrived in Shrek City with that youngster from the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect, it's hard to say whether this will be a blessing or a curse."
The reason no one dares to cause trouble in the Treasure Pavilion is not only due to the backing of the Sea God Pavilion but also because of guardian of the Treasure Pavilion.
After all, she is a level ninety-seven Super Douluo!
Very few in the world can surpass her.
"Does he want to sell something..."
After a moment of thought, the old woman stood up and walked toward the first floor.
When such a powerful figure arrives, it would be impolite not to show herself.
It would be best to meet them and perhaps gather some useful information.
"Distinguished guests, yes, the recycling business of our Treasure Pavilion is very efficient, and we will ensure you are fairly treated."
A young girl bowed slightly to Zhongli and explained.
"Please wait a moment..."
Before the girl could finish, the figure of the old woman appeared before everyone.
"Step aside. I will personally attend to this distinguished guest."
Seeing the newcomer, the girl was shocked, her pupils shrinking in recognition.
This was the master of the Treasure Pavilion.
Unexpectedly, this guest of honor warranted the personal attention of the pavilion master.
"Yes, Pavilion Master!"
At this moment, the girls' eyes seemed to light up.
Their judgment was correct; this "young man" was indeed a promising individual.
If they could gain his favor...
"The old one, Lin Huiqun, welcomes the arrival of our distinguished guest."
Lin Huiqun, a ninety-seventh-level Super Douluo, was not only one of the elders of the Sea God Pavilion but also the master of the Treasure Pavilion.
She clasped her hands in greeting to Zhongli, showing due respect.
Zhongli returned the gesture calmly, saying, "Zhongli greets Pavilion Master Lin."
"Lin Huiqun, Elder Lin?"
Ning Tian trembled, not expecting this figure to personally receive Zhongli!
As the young sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Glass Sect, Ning Tian was well-informed about Lin Huiqun.
She quickly exchanged a glance with Wu Feng and then saluted Lin Huiqun, saying, "Ning Tian (Wu Feng) greets Elder Lin."
Lin Huiqun nodded slightly at Ning Tian and Wu Feng, acknowledging their greeting, but her gaze quickly returned to Zhongli.
"I wonder what you wish to sell?"
"This old one can assist in appraising the items."
Hearing this, Zhongli's expression remained unchanged as he naturally took out the spoils from the Star Dou Great Forest.
Looking at these "trinkets," everyone was slightly stunned, and Lin Huiqun was particularly puzzled.
She had expected Zhongli to present useless soul bones or high-level soul tools for sale.
Instead, it was just a collection of second- or third-level, third- and fourth-level soul tools.
While these items might be precious to commoners, for a powerhouse like Zhongli, they seemed beneath his stature.
Seeing this, Ning Tian's eyes gleamed with understanding.
Her guess was correct; Zhongli truly lacked significant wealth.
"Just a few useless soul tools. I apologize for troubling Pavilion Master Lin."
Zhongli's expression remained calm and composed.
Lin Huiqun: "..."
Seeing Zhongli's demeanor, it was clear he wasn't joking. Lin Huiqun began appraising the soul tools.
Most of these soul tools bore signs of battle, with claw marks, tooth impressions, and other damages.
With Lin Huiqun's keen eyes, she quickly analyzed the origin of these soul tools.
"Although these soul tools are damaged, they still hold some value. The Treasure Pavilion is willing to purchase them for 10,000 gold soul coins."
Lin Huiqun glanced at Zhongli and spoke in a calm tone.
It was highly likely that Zhongli had collected these soul tools in the Star Dou Forest, and their origin posed no issue.
Quoting 10,000 gold soul coins was actually a bit of a premium, but for someone at Zhongli's stature, it was a small price to pay.
Zhongli nodded and replied, "That sounds fair. Let's proceed as Pavilion Master Lin suggests."
The actual value of these items was around eight thousand gold soul coins, but Lin Huiqun's offer of ten thousand was clearly a gesture of goodwill.
What kind of person was Zhongli?
He was utterly indifferent to such a premium, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.
Zhongli had little interest in money.
He rarely handled it and had almost no concept of its value.
As a result, he often forgot to bring money when he went out.
"Collect these soul tools and prepare 10,000 gold soul coins."
The Treasure Pavilion typically charged a commission for both buying and selling items.
But with this 10,000 gold soul coin transaction, Lin Huiqun had no intention of taking a cut. It was better to foster goodwill.
"Wait..."
Zhongli raised his hand, walked to a counter, and said, "I'll take this piece of Whale rubber. Deduct its cost from the 10,000 gold soul coins."
In the display case lay a piece of dark Whale rubber, with a note beside it: Millennium Whale rubber, due to imperfections... Priced at 6,000 Gold Soul Coins.
Seeing this, Lin Huiqun frowned. She had assumed Zhongli was a refined and disciplined cultivator.
Yet, in the blink of an eye, he was purchasing Whale rubber.
While this was human nature, it was somewhat disappointing.
In the end, Lin Huiqun nodded to the attendant without further comment.
Moments later, Zhongli received four thousand gold soul coins and the so-called "millennium" Whale rubber.
"Zhongli, why are you buying this dark thing?"
Paimon pointed at the description of the Whale rubber and continued, "It says it's defective, and eating it could upset your stomach, right?"
Lin Huiqun glanced at Paimon, thinking how naive this martial spirit was...
Whale rubber, aside from enhancing physical constitution, had another effect, it was known to stimulate certain sensations!
Who would have thought that Zhongli, who appeared so dignified, had such inclinations?
Many of the girls blushed. Working in the Treasure Pavilion, they were well aware of the effects of Whale rubber.
If Zhongli was this handsome, it wasn't entirely out of the question.
Zhongli waved his hand dismissively.
It didn't matter if the seller was present or not; he had already paid, and the item was now his.
"This piece of Whale rubber is not defective, nor is it merely a millennium-grade product. It is, in fact, a 10,000-year-old Whale rubber."
"Normally, 10,000-year-old Whale rubber should be dark yellow. The reason it has turned black is due to improper drying..."
"While its potency may not match that of fresh 10,000-year-old Whale rubber, it is still far from ordinary."
Hearing this, Paimon rubbed his chin thoughtfully and said, "Paimon remembers you don't like sea creatures, so you're not buying this for Paimon, are you?"
"Paimon doesn't want to eat this black thing!"
At this moment, everyone was stunned, especially Lin Huiqun, who instinctively turned her gaze to the Whale rubber in front of Zhongli.
The Whale rubber lay on the table, untouched by Zhongli, allowing everyone to examine it closely.
"This... This really does seem to be a piece of 10,000-year-old Whale rubber!"
After years of dealing in rare items, the Treasure Pavilion had occasionally been outsmarted, but being outsmarted in such a manner was exceedingly rare.