NOVEL WEB Chapter 112: Sell at a High Price
Zhang Xuan waited at the foot of Lingjiu Mountain. As expected, Hu Sheng went to the Eastern Palace. When he reported that he had news about Zhang Xuan, he was quickly brought in to meet the royal genius seated in a high position.
"You should know the consequences of deceiving the Crown Prince!"
Prince Yuanqing's face was expressionless, his breath calm. Although he did not exert any oppressive force, it still made people feel breathless.
"I saw it with my own eyes... Zhang Xuan just went to Xuanji Sect to borrow fortune. Many people saw it. Your Highness can send someone to inquire..." Hu Sheng dared not hesitate and recounted the events in detail.
He did not mention his transaction with Zhang Xuan.
"Borrow 80 taels of fortune..."
Prince Yuanqing squinted his eyes.
Although not fully confirmed, he already believed the other party was telling the truth.
To rescue someone from the Law Heavenly Capital, one needs both strength and fortune. The other party understood this and ran to borrow fortune, which was understandable. He just didn't expect that Liu Xuanji, the leader of Xuanji Sect, would actually lend it!
And lent so much at once...
Isn't she afraid he might die and not be able to repay?
"She must be afraid... Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to require him to return 30 taels first before doing that task!" Prince Yuanqing speculated.
The speculation was correct. To Liu Xuanji, even if she lent 80 taels of fortune to the other party, the likelihood of failure was high. Therefore, she lent 30 taels first and required repayment before entering the Law Heavenly Capital.
"Go check it..."
After some contemplation, he waved his fingers. In an instant, a shadow disappeared from behind him, and returned shortly, whispering a few words in Yuanqing's ear before the latter slowly stood up.
As the person in front mentioned, someone had indeed borrowed 80 taels of fortune, and Liu Xuanji had indeed agreed.
"Given that he is hiding his identity and has changed his appearance, how do you know he is Zhang Xuan, and how do you know he is going to the Buddhist Sect?"
Prince Yuanqing did not move, but looked over coldly. Although he remained still, the room was filled with intense pressure, as if a lie would result in a thunderous strike.
"I, I..."
Hu Sheng gathered his courage: "I borrowed one tael of fortune from Master Liu, hoping to find Zhang Xuan and understand what he is doing... With fortune on my side, I had a stomachache on the way out and hid in the bushes to relieve myself. Coincidentally, I overheard his conversation with someone else, and thus got the information!"
"Nonsense! With your cultivation, you would have a stomachache? And Zhang Xuan, discussing such a secret matter, wouldn't first use soul energy to scout the surroundings... How could he lack such vigilance?"
A subordinate couldn't help but reprimand.
This was obviously a lie. Even a fool could see the issues.
About to continue reprimanding, he saw the Crown Prince raise his hand and immediately shut his mouth.
Yuanqing's face looked wise: "Do not underestimate fortune, especially one tael. Anything can happen!"
"Yes, the Crown Prince is indeed wise!" the subordinate quickly said.
Prince Yuanqing continued: "If your information is correct, the reward will not only be yours but will be doubled!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Hu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and kowtowed repeatedly.
Those words were naturally what Zhang Xuan taught him to say.
Since no explanation could convince the Crown Prince, he chose the simplest, most flawed story. With fortune's influence, it became more plausible.
As expected, after hearing this, the Crown Prince not only did not suspect but was convinced.
"Take him away!"
The Crown Prince waved his hand to have Hu Sheng taken away. Just as he was about to leave the dais, a guard hurriedly entered: "Your Highness, Elder Gu You requests an audience outside!"
"Gu You?"
Yuanqing nodded: "Let him in!"
Not long after, Elder Gu You appeared in the hall with a smile. Before getting close, he cupped his hands: "Congratulations, Your Highness!"
"Yuanqing greets Elder Gu You. May I ask... what is the occasion?" Yuanqing asked.
Elder Gu You: "Your Highness has been looking for Zhang Xuan's whereabouts, no? Our Wanxiang Sect has obtained accurate information!"
"Oh?"
Acting surprised, Yuanqing stood up abruptly.
Elder Gu You: "Your Highness should know our Wanxiang Sect's rules. Exclusive information, a one-time price of 150,000 Contribution Value! Non-exclusive, 30,000!"
"150,000?"
Yuanqing's eyelids twitched.
So steep!
However, the advantage was that the Wanxiang Sect dared to sell it, ensuring the information was absolutely true.
"I'll buy a copy first to confirm its value before deciding whether to purchase it exclusively."
After some hesitation, Prince Yuanqing said.
Elder Gu You nodded: "Fine, but... if that's the case, exclusivity will cost 300,000 Contribution Value later!"
Prince Yuanqing's face immediately darkened: "What does this mean, Elder Gu?"
"No other meaning! Your Highness should know how gambling works. The price of visible and hidden cards is naturally different, otherwise, who wouldn't want visible cards?"
Elder Gu You adjusted his clothes, not caring about the Crown Prince's anger.
"You..."
Prince Yuanqing clenched his fists.
If anyone else spoke to him like this, he'd slap them to death. But this man held a high position in the Wanxiang Sect, and even as a prince, he dared not act rashly.
"Your Highness, don't be angry. Business is about fairness. If you don't buy, I'll sell the information to other factions. Many are willing to buy!"
With a smile, Elder Gu You said.
"Fine, I'll buy!"
After struggling for a while, Prince Yuanqing suppressed his anger and waved his hand: "150,000 Contribution Value is nothing to me!"
To others, Contribution Value had to be earned. But for the Tianli Empire's crown prince, it was just a set of rules his family made. No matter how much, it was just a bunch of numbers.
Like a bank card to a bank, as long as no money is withdrawn, the numbers don't mean anything.
"I want to exchange it for Destiny Plates!" Elder Gu You kept his hands in his sleeves.
Prince Yuanqing stood up abruptly, losing his previous composure.
150,000 Contribution Value, converted into Destiny Plates, was about 750 million, a sum hard to retrieve at once even for him.
Elder Gu You said: "I hope Your Highness acts swiftly. While I can wait, Wanxiang Sect's other members may not. If... you can't decide, the news may be sold to others, and I won't be able to recover it..."
Glaring coldly at the elder, Prince Yuanqing squinted, and after a while, snorted coldly: "Elder Gu is indeed skilled in business!"
Then he reached out, and a storage ring appeared in the air, which he handed over.
"Here are 500 million Destiny Plates and ten Dragon Scale Barrier-breaking Pills. Combined, they should be worth the remaining 250 million Destiny Plates!"
Prince Yuanqing said, anxious about the elder's reaction, and quickly tossed the ring over.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Elder Gu You cupped his hands.