The old man did not expect Tang Ling to say something like that. He was stunned by Tang Ling's straightforwardness before he burst out laughing all of a sudden.
Tang Ling was a little embarrassed by the old man's laughter. He was thankful that he had a mask to cover his embarrassed face.
After laughing for a few seconds, the old man finally stopped. Then, he picked up the cigar that had not completely extinguished from the ashtray made of metal cartridges and held it in his mouth.
"Kid, if you can't afford it, you don't have to tell me. You can find an excuse and leave." As he spoke, thick smoke came out from the old man's nose and sprayed on Tang Ling's mask.
Tang Ling was not bothered by the old man's rude behavior. He could not be bothered either because he caught a glimpse of the old man's palm that had five purple spots on it.
"Because I need these weapons." After blowing the smoke away, Tang Ling pulled a chair over and sat in front of the old man.
Anyway, the most difficult thing to say had been said, and he was completely relaxed. He was so relaxed that he could lift up the lower half of his mask, and then he took out a cigarette and lit it.
Any businessman would be speechless if they heard what Tang Ling said.
The old man was not angry. He looked at Tang Ling and said, "I need money too. Are you messing with me? "
"You're the one who dragged me into this," said Tang Ling.
Indeed, it was the old man who dragged Tang Ling in among the bustling crowd. Aside from Tang Ling, everyone else was wearing a mantle and a mask, so they all looked the same.
Tang Ling's words seemed to work. The moment his words subsided, the old man squinted his eyes and gazed deeply at Tang Ling. After a while, he said, "Then? I dragged you in and you can get so many things for free? Do you think I look like a charity worker? "
He did not look like a charity worker, but he looked like an old friend.
Tang Ling grumbled in his heart, but it was impossible for him to say it out loud, so he said, "No, boss. He said, "No, boss, I never said I want to get these things for free. I'm even willing to pay more than 870,000 True Capital coins to get them. Of course, that is if you're willing. "
"Hmph, of course I'm willing. My weapons can sell for a good price, but you can't even afford it now. Why are you bragging when you can't even afford it? " The old man waved his hand impatiently. He then picked up the big pot of tea beside the counter and gulped it down.
"I'm not bragging. Before I tell you why I'm not bragging, I have a question for you. "Tang Ling tilted his head.
"Go ahead." The old man put the pot down.
"Why did you drag me in? From what I've seen, with your shop's capabilities, you don't have to worry about getting customers. If you're afraid that your shop is located in a remote area and have no choice but to come out to attract customers, then any target will do. Your warehouse will be able to conquer them. "
"Tang Ling Tang, I'm not. You said I'm you because I've walked around twice and you have been observing me.
The elder did not say anything as he gazed deeply at Tang Ling again.
Tang Ling, on the other hand, was patient. He did not say anything as he smoked and waited for the old man's answer.
"Ling" True. "Tang" Ling "Ling" Tang "True" not. "Ling". "I" not. not. "True" not. "Ling" Tang "I". "not. I'm out of patience. I'm going to throw you out. "
"No. Everyone has their own secrets. I don't want to get to the bottom of it." Tang Ling placed his hand over the old man's, stopping him from throwing him out.
"I think I'm valuable to you, that's why you dragged me in. So, compared to money, why don't you show me my value? "
The old man furrowed his brows before he smiled. He tossed Tang Ling on the chair and said, "Fine. What value do you want me to show you?"
"You shouldn't be asking that. I should be the one asking you. Other than money, what do you need to give me these weapons? I've shown my sincerity before. I'm willing to pay more than 870,000 True Capital coins. That means I can do a lot of things for you. "Tang Ling was calm and nonchalant.
The old man went silent for a second before he exclaimed, "Smart kid."
"That's what people always say about me." Tang Ling was not humble at all.
"What I want is simple. It's related to that cute, pitiful little girl of mine." Since he had made it clear, the old man did not want to beat around the bush anymore.
As a matter of fact, he had his own frequent customers. Tang Ling did not have the slightest idea about that, so he did not have to come out to attract customers.
Given the quality of the weapons in his house, he would only complain if the business was too good. Doing business depended on his mood and whether the customers wanted to buy it or not.
He did drag Tang Ling in on purpose. As for why he did that, it was the old man's secret, but he had never planned anything. He had just noticed Tang Ling's existence.
After some thought, he decided to talk to Tang Ling and bet on a possibility.
He was even willing to pay a certain price for this possibility, such as the weapons that he crafted.
However, he never thought that Tang Ling would pick so many fine weapons without holding back.
The old man was indeed rich and overbearing, but he was not rich enough to simply throw 870,000 True Capital coins away.
Although he was willing to pay the price for the little girl, it had to be based on a confirmed fact and not a mere bet.
Of course, he was still willing to bet on the possibility. However, the price would not be 870,000 True Capital coins. He could give Tang Ling a cheaper price, so he was prepared to bargain with Tang Ling.
He did not expect Tang Ling to be so direct and smart. Instead, he took the initiative to bring the topic to this point. Since that was the case, the old man had no reason to keep it a secret.
Since the goods were in his hands, he wanted to see how Tang Ling would convince him.
When the old man revealed that the price was related to the little girl, Tang Ling heaved a breath of relief. No matter what, the little girl was just a quasi-Purple Moon Warrior, so no matter how difficult the old man's request was, it was just a request related to a quasi-Purple Moon Warrior, so it should be within Tang Ling's capabilities.
"Aren't you going to ask me what the price is?" The old man hated Tang Ling's confident look.
"Your request won't change just because I asked," Tang Ling grumbled and stubbed the cigarette out. He looked at the old man and said, "Do you have any wine? It can ease our conversation. If you don't mind, I'll pay for it. "
Motherf * cker! The old man had the urge to curse. Where did this kid learn to be so shameless?
However, he did not want to appear stingy, so he took out two bottles of beer from an old fridge in the corner and slammed one of them in front of Tang Ling. He then said in a muffled voice, "I can afford a bottle of beer."
Tang Ling smiled happily. He opened the bottle cap with his teeth and poured a mouthful of beer into his mouth. The cold and refreshing liquid seemed to have washed away the embarrassment he felt just now.
The old man gritted his teeth in anger. He did not want to waste his breath on Tang Ling anymore. "I want four things: Moonlight Nether Fish, four-colored and above mutated Sea Pearls. Lastly, a Seven Stamen Lotus. If you have something better than the Seven Stamen Lotus, I'm willing to pay you the difference. Weapons or True Capital coins, it's up to you. "
Tang Ling was even more relieved when he heard the old man's offer. Shouldn't he have expected this? The things that the old man wanted were always related to the advancement items of a Purple Moon Warrior because the little girl needed them.
On top of that, it was resource season.
However, after a rough calculation, the items that Tang Ling wanted were not even worth the weapons.
First of all, the Moonlight Nether Fish, even the best one, was only worth 50,000 True Capital coins. The mutated Sea Pearls with four-colored and above were barely worth 10,000 True Capital coins. Lastly, the Seven Stamen Lotus was the most valuable. Even a normal Seven Stamen Lotus would cost more than 100,000 True Capital coins, but it was not even a quarter of the value of the weapons.
So, the last item was the hardest to get? Tang Ling furrowed his brows.
However, the old man took a sip of beer and continued, "Moonlight Nether Fish, I want at least five of them. Anything below five is off the table. I want 10 Sea Pearls with four-colored and above. Anything below 10 is off the table. As for the Seven Stamen Lotus, I want two. "
Tang Ling was stunned.
What the hell? Wholesale? However, the funny thing was that the advancement resources of a Purple Moon Warrior did not mean that the higher the demand, the cheaper the price. Instead, the higher the quantity, the higher the price.
What was that supposed to mean? For example, the Starlight Nether Fish could allow a pre-Purple Moon Warrior to feel the universe for a certain period of time.
However, it was only for a certain period of time! A certain period of time was barely enough for a handful of people, but it was not enough for the majority!
In order for a pre-Purple Moon Warrior to ascend with absolute certainty, he would need at least three Starlight Nether Fish.
However, a group of three Starlight Nether Fish was much more expensive than a single one! Some people might say, "If that's the case, I'll buy them one by one. I should be able to get three of them, right?" That would be a dream.
After all, it was still a scarce resource. Those that could be sold individually were extremely rare, and the quality of the Starlight Nether Fish was not good enough. It was impossible for one to buy more than that. It was hard to find fishmongers who sold their fish individually. If they could, they would try their best to get at least three Starlight Nether Fish.
If they could not, they would sell them individually. It was like chicken ribs, tasteless and a pity to discard. That was why the price was relatively cheaper.
The number of Starlight Nether Fish that the old man wanted was definitely more than the number of Starlight Nether Fish that could be upgraded. Tang Ling started to calculate the price.
"Five of the best Starlight Nether Fish will be 350,000 True Capital coins. Is that too much?"
"It's reasonable."
"Ten Ocean Pearls with four colors and above, regardless of the quality, I'll sell them for 150,000 True Capital coins. Is there anything fishy about the price?"
"It's very suitable."
"Two Seven Stamen Lotus, I'll sell them for 280,000 True Capital coins. Fair enough, right?"
"Fair enough."
"Let's not talk about finding better stamen to increase the price. For now, I'll sell them for 780,000 True Capital coins. What about the last item? "Tang Ling asked directly.
As a matter of fact, Tang Ling was shocked.
He did not expect so many resources that people yearned for. Moreover, they were sold in batches for so little True Capital coins, yet the old man's weapon cost 870,000 True Capital coins.
It could not be helped. No matter how scarce the resources were, they were only for pre-Purple Moon Warriors. The weapons that Tang Ling chose could kill rank 2 and above Purple Moon Warriors!
Although the Moonlight Nether Fish was related to the talent ability of a rank 3 Purple Moon Warrior, Tang Ling heard that there were at least 20 of them.
As for the Sunlight Nether Fish, Tang Ling had never thought about it. However, it was said that high-rank Purple Moon Warriors needed them, and the higher the quantity, the higher the price.
The price difference was cruel. Everything revolved around the human's strength.
Tang Ling felt like he was going crazy from being poor. He even wondered if he should get himself a Solar Luna Starlight Flood Dragon and sell it for money.
The thought was crazy and hilarious. The old man did not know how crazy Tang Ling was at the moment. After Tang Ling asked what the last item was, he stood up and walked into the back room.
Two minutes later, the old man came out with a bottle and placed it in front of Tang Ling.
"I want this liquid. The more, the better. I can sell one gram to you for 5,000 True Capital coins. I'll buy as many as you can get. "
The bottle that the old man brought was transparent, and inside it was a blood-red liquid. It looked like blood, but in reality, it was just a red liquid.
When Tang Ling saw the liquid, his heart raced and the little seed showed a slight reaction.
"I'm so sorry, my dear, beloved, and adorable Blood Scissors Brothers! If it's possible, please turn into cute little animals in your next life. I promise I'll kiss you and feed you until you're full. Plants are fine too, like Sournia and Tata. "
That was what Tang Ling was thinking in his heart, but if the dead Babnu and Mantle knew about it, they would be so mad that they would come back to life.
Despite the excitement in his heart, Tang Ling's expression did not change. Instead, he expressed doubt. "What liquid is this? I don't think I've seen it before. Can you at least tell me what it looks like? "
Yes, the Blood Scissors Brothers did mention an island with a blood-colored lake.
Tang Ling was bold enough to speculate that the liquid in the red lake was the liquid that the elder needed.
However, it was just a guess. What if it was a similar liquid? It was better to get to the bottom of it.
Tang Ling suppressed his excitement and waited for the old man's answer.
"It's normal that you haven't seen this liquid before. It's rare, so only a few people know about it. In its perfect form, it's no different from fresh blood, so it's called the Tear of the Sea God. This bottle of mine can't be called the Tear of the Sea God. It's called the Gift of the Sea God. The concentration is only 1% of the Tear of the Sea God. "
Tang Ling memorized the two names in his heart. The old man then continued, "Other than looking like fresh blood, there's nothing special about it. If you don't use it correctly, you won't be able to use it. However, this is the best tool to identify them. "
As he spoke, the old man took out a piece of golden paper and placed it in front of Tang Ling.
"This is a special test paper. No liquid could make it change in the slightest. Only the Seagod's Tear or the Seagod's Gift could make it react. Hmm, it will change color and turn blue. " As the old man spoke, he took out a small spoon, which was even smaller than an ear scoop. Then, he scooped out a bit of liquid from the bottle and put it on the test paper.
As expected, the test paper turned into a faint blue.
"The higher the concentration, the deeper the blue color. If it's the Tear of the Sea God, it will turn pure sky blue, as beautiful as the sky. As long as it's not sky blue, even if it looks like fresh blood, no matter how beautiful the blue color is, it can't be called the Tear of the Sea God. It can only be called the Gift of the Sea God. "The old man then looked at Tang Ling with a mocking gaze. "I'm old and I talk too much, so it's impossible for you to get your hands on the Tear of the Sea God. I guess the Gift of the Sea God is also a …"
The old man wanted to say that it was an impossible mission, but Tang Ling grabbed the golden paper and stuffed it into his pocket.
"I'll remember this. Maybe I'll get you an 8 to 10 catties one. Let's figure out the price then. "
The old man almost fainted from Tang Ling's anger. Without a word, he pulled Tang Ling over and fished the test paper out of his pocket. "This is f * cking expensive. One of these costs 10,000 True Capital coins. Besides, I hate braggarts. "
Tang Ling grabbed the old man's hand and said in a serious tone, "If you don't give me this, what if I really run into the Gift of the Sea God in the future and miss it?"
The old man was stunned. He suddenly felt that Tang Ling's serious aura had somehow changed, but when he thought about Tang Ling's background, he felt relieved.
His son must be different, right?
Then, the old man thought about the miracles that Tang Ling had created one after another, and his expression softened a little.
He pushed Tang Ling's hand away and tore a piece of the golden test paper for him. "This much is enough for you. Even if you run into a lake with so many Gift of the Sea God, you can try it once."
Tang Ling lowered his head and received the test paper from the old man with a strange expression. He knew the old man was just teasing him, but he really did not expect to run into a lake with so many Gift of the Sea God.
Putting the test paper into his pocket, Tang Ling said straightforwardly, "5,000 True Capital coins per tael. I don't know if the price is fair, but I believe you. I'm sure you won't scam me. All I have to do is get you 18 taels of Gift of the Sea God, and we're done. Am I right? "
"Cut the bullsh * t," the old man grumbled. He had almost lost his temper because of Tang Ling's shamelessness.
"Great, leave the weapons to me. It's a big deal. You don't mind installing the group weapons for me for free, do you? " As he spoke, Tang Ling took the list from the girl and pointed at the weapons in front of the old man. "For example, this one, and this one …"
"I won't argue with you about installing the weapons …" Before the old man finished, he looked up at Tang Ling. "You're taking the weapons away?"
"Yeah, is there a problem?" Tang Ling looked innocent.
"Are you sure you're not talking nonsense to me?" The old man clenched his teeth.
"Of course. We've settled the bill just now." Tang Ling wished that he could take off his mask and show the old man how innocent and sincere he was.
The old man did not say anything else. He grabbed Tang Ling and walked to the door, wanting to throw him out.
At that moment, Tang Ling freed one of his hands and grabbed the door frame tightly. He said in a serious and firm tone, "These things can't be taken out now. You're just betting on a possibility. How can you be so sure that I can't do it?"
The old man hesitated for a while before he said, "Do I look like an idiot to you? Do I look like an idiot to you? "
"Actually, I'm not being greedy. You have better things in your garage and a lot of them. They're not what I need, so I didn't take extra, did I? If you give me the weapons now, I'll have a higher chance. If it's possible, I'd pay a deposit, but every cent I have will increase my chances of success. What would you do if you were me? " The old man was too strong. Tang Ling's grip on the metal door frame was so strong that it almost deformed.
The old man softened his grip.
"You came to me and told me so much. You must have your own reasons for doing this! If you don't have any confidence in me, you can just cut the crap. " As he spoke, Tang Ling let go of the door frame and pulled his mask off.
"Stop playing guessing games. You know who I am, don't you? You know I'm Tang Ling. "
The old man let go of Tang Ling, but he blocked the door and had no intention of letting Tang Ling in. The kid was terrifyingly smart. He was even more troublesome than his father, Tang Feng.
"Do you have a way? If you're afraid that I'll run away, you must have a way to stop us from breaking the contract, right? "Tang Ling tried to test the old man.
The old man rolled his eyes and looked at Tang Ling. "Do you think this is a magical world? Do you want to sign a life and death contract?! "
"I'm more than willing to sign a contract with you," Tang Ling said. Tang Ling said. He had no way to convince the elder of his credibility, but he had to give it a try. If it really did not work, he would have to pay a deposit and leave it here, but he needed money to grow stronger!
To his surprise, his words silenced the old man. After some thought, the old man said, "It's not impossible to sign a contract, but you have to leave your most precious things behind. But you must leave behind your most precious things, at least three of them. "
Tang Ling looked up abruptly and clenched his fists.
"What?" The old man raised a curious brow.
How should I choose? Tang Ling's mind was in a mess. He had always been a decisive person, but he was hesitant at this moment.
The old man did not rush Tang Ling because he knew Tang Feng. If Tang Ling was his son, the precious things that they valued must be something that they could never give up on. Even if they had to sacrifice their lives, they would get it back.
With that thought in mind, the old man recalled something from the past. He sighed softly in his heart. No matter how excellent or invincible a person was, they all had their weaknesses, just like Tang Feng and this kid who would surely rise to the top — Tang Ling.
If the old man was not sure before, he was a hundred percent sure now.
"I'll sign it." Tang Ling thought for half a minute before he made up his mind.
"Come in then." The old man finally stepped aside to let Tang Ling in.
**
Two contracts were placed on the table shortly after. Tang Ling's name was signed and his handprint was stamped on them.
The old man also stamped his handprint on the contract and signed his name as martial arts fanatic.
Tang Ling took the contract and asked, "Is this your real name?"
"Hmph, you've come to Soqi Island. Speaking of martial arts fanatic, everyone knows it's me! No one dares to use the same name as me, "the old man replied with a faint smile. His tone made Tang Ling's question sound redundant.
"Fine." Tang Ling carefully put the contract away.
He then looked at Elder Wu solemnly and took a deep breath. He then removed his necklace from his neck and placed it in front of Elder Wu.
The martial arts fanatic looked at the necklace in confusion. The necklace was made of grade A alloy, but the pendant was only a True Capital coin.
Then, Tang Ling took out a palm-sized jar from his leather pouch. The jar was made of grade S alloy, and Tang Ling opened the outer shell to reveal a normal clay jar.
In the end, Tang Ling took out a neatly folded piece of cloth from the pouch with trembling hands. It was only the size of a square, and when he unfolded it, it was a tattered dress that was crudely mended and dyed with blood.
These things looked very funny. At first, the martial fanatic felt that it was inexplicable, but now, he became serious and asked directly, "What are these?"
"This is a True Capital coin. My sleeping uncle left it to me. His name is Su Siao. If you know who I am, you can ask around. "Tang Ling caressed the True Capital coin with his finger.
The old man's expression changed a little, but he pretended as if nothing had happened and took a puff from his cigar.
"This is my grandmother's ashes. Please take good care of it. " Tang Ling might have sounded calm, but behind his calm tone, there was a power that one must take seriously. It made one dare not treat him carelessly.
"Lastly, this is my sister's dress. This is all I have. I don't even have her ashes, so I can't afford to lose this. "Tang Ling looked at the martial arts fanatic.
The martial arts fanatic wanted to say, 'What do you think I'm going to do with these things?' However, when the words reached his mouth, they became, "I'll take good care of them and put them in the safest place. Of course, you have to come back here at the time stated in the contract. "
"Don't worry. I won't break the contract even if I die." Tang Ling sounded calm as if he was talking about something as simple as eating and drinking.
However, no one dared to doubt the authenticity of Tang Ling's words.
Looking at Tang Ling, the martial arts fanatic suddenly felt like he had crossed the line. However, when his eyes landed on the True Capital coin, his heart calmed down. It was all for the sake of the little girl.
Despite his words, the martial arts fanatic asked, "Are you going to hate me because I asked you to pawn your most precious thing?"
"I'm not that petty. You're just keeping it for me. Besides, I'm a reasonable person. It's what I should do. "Tang Ling smiled sincerely.
'You little bastard!'
The martial arts fanatic cursed in his heart. He suddenly had a good impression of Tang Ling.
"So, it's settled then. I've told you which ship is mine. You won't be stopped from installing it, will you? "Tang Ling changed the topic.
"Nonsense. I'm very experienced. Don't worry." The martial arts fanatic waved his hand impatiently.
"You must keep this a secret." Tang Ling's tone turned serious again.
"Don't worry. No one will know about this. I have my ways. "The martial arts fanatic grew even more impatient.
"I'll be going then." Time was running out, and Tang Ling felt like he had nothing else to say.
When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked at the elder again.
"Erm, is the little girl's name Su Lu?"
"Who are you to call her 'little girl'? What Su Lu? " The elder looked up at Tang Ling with a little anger and confusion. His expression was natural and did not look like he was putting on an act.
"I can't just call her 'little girl', can I? Apologize to her on my behalf. "Tang Ling shrugged.
"Her name is Chen Ning. Next time, bring the contract with you and apologize to her personally." The elder lowered his head as he spoke and went back to his metal carving.
"I knew it. How can there be such a coincidence in this world? Uncle Su Siao is so rough, so he can't have such a delicate daughter. " Tang Ling grumbled in his heart as he lifted the curtain and left. He was just a little doubtful, but he was not a person who believed in clichés.
It seemed like Chen Ning's scar did not affect Tang Ling's judgment of her face. His Precise Instinct allowed him to cast aside appearances and look at the essence.
On top of that, Su Siao's face appeared in Tang Ling's mind. He could not help but imagine what Su Siao would look like if he was a woman.
The result gave him goosebumps all over his body, and he decided to stop torturing himself.
Didn't they say that a daughter looked like her father? Tang Ling had goosebumps all over his body again.
**
The most expensive weapon in his plan did not even cost a single cent. Tang Ling suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
What should he do with the rest of the money? The answer was yes, and he would spend every single cent of it here.
Tang Ling arrived at the resource area. The resource area of Sochi's black market was meticulously divided.
The shop that was filled with a primitive vibe was where all kinds of vicious beast bones were sold.
Tang Ling started to pick the suitable bones. Based on the little seed's nature, it was not a picky eater. As long as it was a vicious beast bone, it would swallow it even if it was a Level 9 vicious beast. It was not afraid of being stuffed to death.
However, Tang Ling's wealth was limited, so he could only pick the most cost-effective vicious beast bones that could be converted into combat power in bulk.
Tang Ling already had an answer in his heart about that.
The most cost-effective one at the current stage was naturally the vicious beast bones around Level 4, and he only wanted the most active and the most essential part, which could save him a lot of time.
With a target in mind, Tang Ling was patient. He needed the best price to be able to buy the bones with the best cost-performance ratio.
On top of that, he had to keep it a secret.
Four hours later, Tang Ling spent 200,000 True Capital coins and bought all the bones he needed.
However, it was a boring purchase. Tang Ling felt like he did not get anything out of it. It was as if he did not get anything out of it.
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