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Chapter 201: Taking the Initiative!
Chapter 201: Taking the Initiative!
Jiang Cheng watched as the other party left.
It seemed like the other party had lost out, but in reality, they hadn't lost anything.
This was almost a risk-free deal.
Moreover, with just one more client, he could sell numerous secret martial arts techniques in the future, earning back several times the initial investment.
Of course, having obtained a secret martial art for free, he naturally felt even more satisfied.
"There's still over two hours until the auction begins. Why don't I take this opportunity to knock on someone else's door?"
This idea popped into Jiang Cheng's mind.
Since he had come to the black market with great difficulty, he naturally wanted to maximize his gains.
With the two secret martial arts techniques in his possession, the Bull Head Elder might not be interested, but that didn't mean others here wouldn't be.
By spending some time, perhaps he could collect all the human martial arts techniques. After all, if he were to purchase them within the society, he would need to spend at least several hundred thousand.
"Hmm. Let's do it!"
Jiang Cheng quickly made up his mind.
He preferred taking the initiative rather than waiting for others to come to him.
However, plans were just plans, and actions were actions.
When Jiang Cheng stood before a closed door, he felt as if his mouth weighed a thousand pounds, unable to open it.
But thinking of the Bull Head Elder, he instantly felt encouraged.
"Knock, knock."
Jiang Cheng knocked on the door.
"Is anyone there? I have two secret martial arts techniques and want to find someone to exchange with."
"Two secret martial arts techniques?"
As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly voice sounded from inside.
"Are they human or earth martial arts techniques?"
"Human martial arts techniques."
"Pfft."
The person inside scoffed, "Just two human martial arts techniques, and you have the nerve to knock on my door? Go somewhere else, don't bother me."
Jiang Cheng silently turned around.
The other party's attitude wasn't great, but it was understandable. It was similar to when he used to receive telemarketing calls in his past life.
Thankfully, this was within his expectations.
Jiang Cheng walked a few steps and arrived at another closed door.
He knocked on the door.
Soon, an impatient voice came from inside.
"Stop knocking. I have no intention of trading with you."
Jiang Cheng knocked on a few more rooms.
Some weren't interested in human martial arts techniques, as even with human martial arts, achieving perfection wasn't easy. If possible, it was better to obtain an earth martial art.
Some seemed to have been scammed before and refused without even listening.
One or two were interested, but their desired techniques overlapped.
Jiang Cheng felt a bit discouraged.
He had been too optimistic about this endeavor.
After searching through most of the second floor, he could only move on to the third floor.
The layout of the third floor was similar to the second floor.
Jiang Cheng's mood calmed, and he arrived at the nearest room and knocked on the door, explaining his purpose.
"You have two human martial arts techniques?" A middle-aged man's voice sounded from inside.
Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up, sensing a potential deal.
"Yes, they are the Seven Star Palm and Shattered Jade Fist."
"Seven Star Palm and Shattered Jade Fist?"
The man inside sounded somewhat excited.
"That's right. Are you interested in an exchange?"
"Well..."
The other party's tone was hesitant, "I only have one secret martial art, the Sunset Fist, which can only open 20 acupoints. It's not as good as your two techniques, but I didn't bring much money this time. If I make up the difference, I won't be able to buy what I want."
Jiang Cheng understood; the other party wanted to take advantage of him.
After some thought, he said, "I can offer the Shattered Jade Fist for an exchange, and you don't need to make up the difference. But you must not hide anything; you have to provide the complete Sunset Fist."
Jiang Cheng didn't mind a simple human martial art; he could afford to take a small loss, as his goal was to collect all human martial arts techniques.
However, if one were to exchange an Earth Martial Art for another's Human Martial Art without making up the difference in value, they must have been kicked in the head by a donkey.
"Okay, okay."
Upon hearing this, the person inside the room rejoiced.
Reaching Perfection in the Sunset Fist would only allow one to become a Fourth Rank Force Knight.
But with the Shattered Jade Fist at Perfection, one could attain the Fifth Rank.
He was definitely making a profit.
Not to mention, in a situation where he couldn't afford an Earth Martial Art, the more Human Martial Arts, the better.
"Click."
A man wearing a mask, similar to Jiang Cheng, appeared.
"Come in."
He smiled, squinting his eyes.
Jiang Cheng walked in.
"Would you like a drink?"
The man asked warmly.
"No, let's get straight to business."
Jiang Cheng glanced around and then fixed his gaze on the man.
"You should remember what I just said, right?"
The man nodded repeatedly, then looked at Jiang Cheng with some hesitation, "You won't hold back, will you?"
"Of course."
Jiang Cheng replied without hesitation.
"Alright, let's be honest with each other."
The middle-aged man took out his phone, "You say the introductory chapter of the Shattered Jade Fist first, then I'll say the introductory and intermediate chapters of the Sunset Fist, and you continue with the advanced and mastery chapters of the Shattered Jade Fist. Then, we'll both reveal our secret martial arts, right?"
Jiang Cheng's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this.
If they proceeded in this manner, the last person to speak would be the man. What if he lied?
The Bull Head Elder had mentioned that every move and word of those in this house was within the perception of the Spiritual Master.
In other words, as long as he was willing, he could know what everyone was doing and saying.
Therefore, no one dared to make a move here.
If this man held back in the Perfection chapter, Jiang Cheng could only morally condemn him; he seemed to have no other recourse.
"We can do it this way, but let's change the order."
"Change the order?"
"Yes, you say the introductory chapter of the Sunset Fist first, and then I'll say the introductory and intermediate chapters of the Shattered Jade Fist, and so on. You say the mastery and perfection chapters of the Sunset Fist, and I'll finish with the perfection chapter of the Shattered Jade Fist."
"What if you don't speak or hold back?"
The middle-aged man questioned.
"If we follow your suggestion, what if you don't speak in the end or hold back? This is the Black Market; I can't do anything to you."
"Friend."
Jiang Cheng gave a cold snort.
"In this transaction, you're getting the better deal. Don't be too greedy; know when to stop."
The man lowered his head, seemingly engaged in an internal struggle.
"Fine, we'll do it your way, but you can't hold back. Otherwise, I'll spread the word about this, and everyone here will know what kind of person you are."
"The same goes for you."
Next, both of them turned on their recordings.
One party spoke first, and after they finished, the other party continued.
Jiang Cheng didn't pay much attention; he only watched the display.
A line of small text appeared on it.
The introductory chapter gradually became the intermediate, advanced, and mastery chapters, but even after the man finished speaking the perfection chapter, there was still no change.
"Are you done?"
Jiang Cheng looked into the man's eyes.
"Done, I've finished."
The man's gaze suddenly became evasive.
"Did you say the contents of the perfection chapter?" Jiang Cheng asked again.
"I did, right? I said it together with the mastery chapter. It's your turn now." The man straightened his body, as if encouraging himself.
(End of Chapter)
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