Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 130: Chapter 53: Selling Spoils of War, Big Money Rolling In!

Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

“Silence!”

As Wang Jin spoke, the entire hall suddenly became quiet.

Then he looked at Xiao Peng and said, “Do you really want to see who is better between you and Jiang Ning?”

Xiao Peng decisively nodded, “Yes! Since I have fulfilled Master Wang’s requirements, I can’t be resigned not to test my skills against Jiang Ning. I also know that the Inspection Office is an opportunity, a chance to change my fate, so I naturally must firmly grasp it!”

“That’s very good!” Wang Jin nodded, “It’s your right. Since I have established this rule, then it’s your right. I’ll get in touch with Jiang Ning and arrange for you to see who is better after three days!”

“Thank you, Master Wang!” Xiao Peng’s expression brightened as he bowed deeply.

Upon hearing this, the crowd showed a look of anticipation, ready to enjoy the show.

Clearly, after three days, whoever won would become Wang Jin’s direct disciple and also participate in the assessment at the Inspection Office.

…

On the other hand.

Cheng Ran went to Jiang Ning’s home, only to find out that Jiang Ning had already left.

He thought for a moment, then asked the accompanying attendant to return to the hall to inform them, while he quietly waited at the estate for Jiang Ning’s return.

…

Wanhua Building.

When Jiang Ning once again stepped through the entrance, he was immediately greeted by the same maid as last time.

“Miss Lv, we meet again!” Jiang Ning smiled.

The maid, dressed in a green dress, also smiled warmly and then gracefully curtsied, “I’ve seen Young Master Jiang. May I know what brings you here today? Is there anything you need?”

Jiang Ning responded, “I want to sell some items!”

“Understood!” Miss Lv curtsied gracefully, “Please follow me to the VIP room first. I will go find Elder Qian to appraise them.”

“That would be trouble for you, Miss Lv!” said Jiang Ning.

Following Miss Lv’s lead, Jiang Ning soon reached a VIP room on the first floor.

A moment later.

Jiang Ning was sipping tea when the door to the VIP room was pushed open again.

This time, three people entered, two of whom Jiang Ning was fairly familiar with.

They were Manager Han Hongmei, a manager of Wanhua Building, and Miss Lv, a maid there.

The other person appeared to be an elderly man in his seventies, with white brows and wise, twinkling eyes.

Jiang Ning stood up.

Manager Han Hongmei softly smiled, “It has been a long time, Young Master Jiang!”

“It has been a long time for you too, Manager Han!” Jiang Ning also smiled slightly.

Han Hongmei then said, “Let me introduce you.”

As she spoke, she withdrew the hand placed at her abdomen and raised it toward the elderly man.

“This is Elder Qian, the most insightful person in our building. I heard that Young Master Jiang wants to sell some items, so Elder Qian will appraise them for you.”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning bowed to the elderly man, “Elder Qian, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“I’ve heard about you!” Elder Qian looked at Jiang Ning, his face showing emotion, “Shen Congyun holds you in high regard; you must truly have exceptional qualities!”

Elder Qian is being too generous,” replied Jiang Ning.

Then Han Hongmei spoke up, “Please, everyone, take a seat and we can discuss.”

Then she turned to the maid behind her and said, “Miss Lv, bring some tea.”

“Yes, Manager!” Miss Lv curtsied gracefully and then busied herself with preparing the tea.

Once seated.

Elder Qian asked Jiang Ning, “May I know what items you plan to sell?”

Jiang Ning inquired, “I heard there is a rule at Wanhua Building that you never disclose any seller’s information?”

“Of course,” Han Hongmei quickly replied, “At Wanhua Building, client information is of utmost confidentiality. Although nothing is absolute, to get Wanhua Building to reveal a client’s information, it would require the Owner themselves to speak; otherwise, no one can do it.”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning felt even more relieved.

He had known earlier about the strict protocols of Wanhua Building.

The building was highly secretive regarding its clients’ information, and there had never been an incident where client information was disclosed.

Now, with Han Hongmei’s words, although it wasn’t an absolute assurance of confidentiality,

as long as the Owner of Wanhua Building spoke up, clients’ information could indeed be disclosed.

This statement not only did not make Jiang Ning feel insecure, but rather increased his trust.

He could sell dirty items at the Wanhua Building without worrying about being discovered by others.

This was the business reputation of the Wanhua Building for hundreds of years, which was naturally trustworthy.

Just as Han Hongmei said, there are no absolutes.

If someone could get the owner of the building to speak, then there was truly no real confidentiality.

This was reasonable.

Afterward.

Jiang Ning untied the bundle beside him, then pulled out a pair of black gloves, as well as a martial arts manual titled Iron Sand Palm, and also a dagger.

The black gloves came from Tian Buyi.

As for the Iron Sand Palm martial arts manual, it came from Hong Chengtao.

The dagger also came from a colleague of Hong Chengtao.

Seeing Jiang Ning take these items out of the bundle, Elder Qian’s eyes momentarily flashed with surprise.

He first picked up the dagger and casually glanced at it, then weighed it in his hand, and lightly tapped the blade with his finger, listening to the tremolo.

After a moment.

Elder Qian spoke, “This dagger is forged from about 130 temperings of fine iron from the Refining Soldiers Shop. If sold at the shop, it would be valued at approximately 150 taels of silver.”

“Now for recycling, offering a 30 percent discount, it is priced at 105 taels of silver.”

“What do you think?”

With these last four words, he looked up at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning, with a calm expression, nodded, “Acceptable!”

Following this.

Elder Qian put down the dagger, then picked up the manual titled Iron Sand Palm.

He browsed it briefly and then spoke, “Iron Sand Palm is a lower-tier cultivation technique, widely circulated and not considered very precious. This detailed recording of the Iron Sand Palm martial arts manual typically has a market price of 500 taels of silver.”

“Now for recycling, also offering a 30 percent discount, it is priced at 350 taels of silver.”

“What do you think?”

Reaching these last four words, Elder Qian once again slightly looked up at Jiang Ning.

“Acceptable!”

Jiang Ning still nodded calmly.

Then.

Elder Qian put down the manual, moved it to the side, and picked up the pair of black gloves.

This time, he examined them carefully.

It was a variety of checking methods—he touched, pressed them to his cheek, and even bit them with his teeth.

After struggling for quite a few breaths.

Elder Qian finally put down the gloves that came from Tian Buyi.

He stated, “These gloves are somewhat extraordinary, made from the extremely precious silk threads spun by the Black Jade Xuan Spider. This kind of spider silk’s toughness is comparable to Xuanjin, thus called Black Spider Xuanjin Silk.”

“This spider silk is extremely tough, impervious to water and resistant to cuts from swords, hence this item is highly valuable.”

“Additionally, it is a complete pair of gloves.”

“By my estimation, the market price is about 5,000 taels.”

“Now for recycling, calculating a 30 percent discount, it comes to 3,500 taels.”

“Do you think Young Master Jiang can accept this?”

After carefully listening, Jiang Ning slowly nodded, “Acceptable!”

At this moment, Han Hongmei finally spoke up.

“Young Master Jiang, these three items total 3955 taels. I, as the manager, round it up to an even four thousand taels. Young Master Jiang, do you find this acceptable?”

“Fine!” Jiang Ning nodded, “I still trust the business reputation of Wanhua Building.”

Hearing Jiang Ning’s praise, Han Hongmei gently smiled, “Since that’s the case, shall I send someone to fetch the silver notes?”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately said, “No rush!”

“Young Master Jiang, do you still have matters to attend to?” Han Hongmei looked up at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning said, “I still want to buy some other things; let’s calculate it all together later! It saves trouble.”

“That’s fine, we’ll do as Young Master Jiang wishes!” Han Hongmei acquiesced.