Playing with fantasy beasts in the martial arts world

Chapter 140: The First Phantom Trade Achieved

"No way, your price is outrageous!" Cha Nan shook his head. Although neither the Iron Fist Ape nor the Cloud Sea Deer were particularly valuable to him at the moment, that's not how you calculate things, and business isn't something you can just do casually.

Cha Nan needed those things that were always scarce in the martial arts world, so from the very beginning, he absolutely could not lower the price and positioning of the mythical beasts.

Otherwise, if she really encounters something she really wants in the future, the other party will definitely quote an exorbitant price, which will be unacceptable to Cha Nan.

Therefore, in order to do business with mythical beasts, you also need to spread your reputation, but the outflow of mythical beasts must be strictly controlled.

“You can only choose one, whether it’s the Iron Fist Ape or the Cloud Sea Deer. The Cloud Sea Deer are only available in males, and they have to be processed. As for the Iron Fist Ape… I can give you an unprocessed one,” Cha Nan said.

Unlike the Cloud Sea Deer, the Iron Fist Ape possesses innate speed and jumping advantages, which Cha Nan must prevent. Even the rare hybrids should be kept out of reach. The Iron Fist Ape's "Full Power" is a partner skill, and others cannot stimulate its potential in this area. Furthermore, the attack power of an un-upgraded Iron Fist Ape is not impressive, and even if some hybrid apes are born, they will at most be slightly smarter than ordinary apes.

Of course, Iron Fist Apes can learn martial arts, even internal energy, and can be trained. However, this makes the training cost too high and the timeline too long, so for most people, it is almost not cost-effective.

"The Great Soul-Searching Hand is both a martial art and a weapon. I can give you the matching Ice Silkworm Gloves as well. In return, you give me two apes and two deer. I need one male and one female Iron Fist Ape!" Shangguan Xiaoxian took a step back. He saw that Cha Nan was very wary of the Cloud Sea Deer, so he didn't have any hope of cultivating the Cloud Sea Deer himself. But the Iron Fist Ape... seemed like he could try to get one.

Cha Nan shook his head again and said firmly, "Two Iron Fist Apes, both male, and one Cloud Sea Deer."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xiaoxian's chest heaved violently, and she turned around somewhat unhappily.

Even when she was expressing resentment, she was still beautiful.

Actually, her features aren't particularly striking; she's not the kind of beauty that immediately catches your eye. But she has a great temperament and a calming charm. Combined with her excellent figure, she's still incredibly attractive.

Cha Nan is currently on skill cooldown, so her resistances are maxed out, and she should be able to withstand the damage.

"Can't you be a little more accommodating?"

"I can do many things for you. If you want, just snap your fingers and I'll kneel before you like your pets." Shangguan Xiaoxian looked at Cha Nan with a hint of sorrow in her eyes, her gaze filled with tears.

Cha Nan remained unmoved.

"I...I can take a medicine that will allow me to secrete...secrete...that even before giving birth!" As she said this, Shangguan Xiaoxian even puffed out her chest as a hint.

Cha Nan is an experienced driver; she understood immediately.

At the same time, a feeling of heat rose from my lower abdomen.

coming!

The engine roared furiously again!
That's the downside of young people: they have high energy and short cooldowns. With just a little stimulation, they can immediately become energetic again.

Shangguan Xiaoxian moved gracefully behind Cha Nan, closed the door, and then opened the window to let the cool moonlight stream in.

“If you don’t like being in bed, you can carry me to the windowsill…!” Shangguan Xiaoxian said, taking the initiative to stand in the moonlight. The moonlight shone through her outer gauze dress, and Cha Nan suddenly realized that although she was wearing a full-length outer garment, she had somehow unbuttoned her inner garment.

This woman is incredibly cunning!

Cha Nan involuntarily took a step forward, then bit her tongue hard: "Auntie! Take me away!"

Cheng Ying floated in through the window, glanced at Shangguan Xiaoxian with a cold look, and was about to leave with Cha Nan.

Before re-entering the room, Cha Nan instructed Cheng Ying that if he was not feeling well, she should send him to Guo Fu, or find a pool of water and throw him in to make him feel cold and weak.

Because of her clear self-awareness, Cha Nan made these arrangements in advance.

You could also call it a different kind of 'know yourself and know your enemy'.

Cheng Ying sniffed slightly, then said coldly, "The room has been drugged, a kind of...astringent!"

Upon hearing this, Cha Nan glanced at Shangguan Xiaoxian, who looked completely innocent.

What a ruthless woman who won't give up until she gets what she wants. She's even capable of drugging men. How come... isn't it illegal for a woman to bewitch a man?
I'm so angry and cold!
"You really don't want to give it a try? I don't mind doing it together!" Shangguan Xiaoxian said with a clear and innocent expression, revealing her lewd intentions. She seemed very confident in her skills, believing that once Cha Nan was in her bed, he would be at her mercy.

Perhaps Lin Xian'er really did pass on some extraordinary inheritance in this regard!

After all, although Lin Xian'er was beautiful and known as the "Number One Beauty in the Martial World," her ability to win over men was truly remarkable. Most of the men who had a brief encounter with her became her devoted followers, willing to take and use divine weapons, martial arts techniques, and even their lives. It would be difficult to convince people without some extraordinary skill.

After all, everyone knows that men are usually quick to spend money before they've gotten what they wanted. After they've gotten what they wanted, they're more likely to feel bad about the expense and find it hard to decide to extend the time.

"You...you're shameless!" Cheng Ying blushed at Shangguan Xiaoxian's words.

Although Cheng Ying is at least ten years older than Shangguan Xiaoxian, when it comes to experience in certain areas, she is nowhere near as good as Shangguan Xiaoxian.

"Stop wasting your breath on her, let's go!" Cha Nan felt she was getting closer and closer to her breaking point. She said she was leaving, but the way she looked at Shangguan Xiaoxian became increasingly brazen.

Cheng Ying stepped forward and inserted a silver needle directly into Cha Nan's lower back.

In an instant, it was as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and he regained his senses. His good brother, who had been so arrogant and domineering, suddenly fell silent.

"Don't worry, I only temporarily sealed your Shenshu acupoint. It's good for you right now." Cheng Ying explained to Cha Nan, and then added, "She's quite sensible. She didn't give you any strong drugs, just something to stimulate you. If you have a strong will, you can withstand it."

"The problem is I can't handle it!" Cha Nan thought to himself, but then he didn't think that Shangguan Xiaoxian was a woman with a bottom line. Instead, he knew that the reason she didn't use strong drugs was because she didn't want to fall out with him.

She had already considered the possibility of failure when she administered the drug.

As expected, seeing that she couldn't gain any advantage, Shangguan Xiaoxian could only regretfully say, "Just like we agreed before, two Iron Fist Apes and one Cloud Sea Deer in exchange for my Great Soul Searching Hand martial arts and Ice Silkworm Gloves."

"Oh, right! I also have a set of Great Soul-Searching Needles here, which includes both needle techniques and poison needles. Would you like to trade for the same price?"

The smooth change in attitude left Cheng Ying a little stunned.

Does this woman really have no shame at all?
Cha Nan didn't care. If you want to gain the favor of power, you can't be shameless. Besides, a woman who wants to dominate the martial arts world should be even more shameless.

"I have another suggestion!"

"How about you help me find business? For every deal you close, I'll give you a credit. After five credits, I'll give you a Cloud Sea Deer or an Iron Fist Ape. After ten credits, I can give you an even rarer and more special mythical beast." Through their interactions, Cha Nan saw other potential in Shangguan Xiaoxian.

For example... she must be a very, very good salesperson, the kind who could definitely become the top salesperson.

She's beautiful, daring, and resourceful; it's a shame she's not in sales!

"What if I could help you raise the price?" Shangguan Xiaoxian asked Cha Nan without even thinking.

"So that means you're really good?" That's what Cha Nan thought in her mind, but she couldn't say it out loud.

“If you can help me close the deal by doubling the price we agreed on, I’ll give you two credits for each transaction, and so on!” Cha Nan said.

He doesn't mind inflating the value of mythical beasts, even to an inflated degree.

Because it's to his advantage.

From a practical standpoint, mid- to low-tier pets without partner skills, good stat bonuses, or saddle bonuses are really not worth investing too much in.

However, the value of an item or thing is often not determined solely by its function.

It can also be given even more added value.

　My head is about to explode, my back hurts, my head hurts, I feel terrible... I'll write the other chapter during the day and then update it! I really can't do anything tonight!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)