Chapter 242: A Familiar Visitor
Chapter 242: A Familiar Visitor
In the end, Jiang Cheng agreed to the other party's terms.
Using the Shadowless Blade Technique in exchange for the Lotus Meditation Chart and a common Earth Martial Technique.
If one were to say it was a loss, it certainly wasn't.
It just wasn't as profitable as he had imagined.
After seeing off the other party, Jiang Cheng continued to sit inside, waiting for a fated person to arrive.
He wasn't sure if it was because his good fortune had run out or something else, but within half an hour, no one knocked on the door.
He glanced at the time; it was already past five in the afternoon.
Just as he hesitated about whether to go downstairs for a meal and then return to continue waiting, a knock sounded.
Along with a familiar voice.
"Friend, a trade? I have all sorts of secret martial arts here, and the prices are fair, no cheating the young or old."
"Is that him?"
Jiang Cheng's ears perked up as he walked to the door and opened it.
Indeed, it was that brother wearing the Ox Head Mask.
Seeing Jiang Cheng open the door, the latter quickly began his sales pitch, "Friend, I have here..."
"It's me, brother."
Jiang Cheng spoke up.
"It's you, little brother!"
The Ox Head Mask's voice abruptly stopped, and then he continued with excitement.
"Little brother, I was just looking for you!"
As he spoke, he strode in, walking all the way to the table where two small booklets were placed, and his eyes lit up.
"Little brother, you passed the test?"
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng closed the door and slowly walked over, saying, "Although I can't even be considered a First Rank Mentalist, this is still a simple task."
"You're being humble, little brother. To achieve this step is already one in a hundred, and among ordinary people, it's even rarer."
The Ox Head Mask's tone was filled with envy.
"By the way, I heard that once you pass the test, the people from the Black Market will recruit you, is that true?"
Jiang Cheng smiled wryly at the question.
He nodded.
"So, you agreed?"
"No, I don't plan to join them."
Jiang Cheng replied.
He knew that perhaps the Grandmaster was also paying attention to his every word and action.
If he hadn't accepted the trade from another group, then it wouldn't matter if his words were inconsistent with what he said before.
"What? You refused?"
The Ox Head Mask was a bit surprised.
"Yes, mainly because the contract period is too long, thirty years. I like freedom and don't want to be tied down."
"Oh, I see."
The Ox Head Mask nodded.
"I heard that Mentalists who join the Black Market have to transport goods, make secret potions, or refine medicinal pills. It's not very free, so it's good not to join."
As he spoke, he glanced again at the thinner booklet on the table.
"Little brother, this one, can I take a look?"
"Sure."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
The Ox Head Mask sat down and flipped open the cover to start reading.
As he read, he clicked his tongue in amazement.
After finishing, he still seemed to want more.
"These are all good stuff, but unfortunately, we can't use them."
He shook his head and sighed.
His gaze then fell on Jiang Cheng.
"Little brother, how's your progress with that Heaven Martial Technique?"
"Still researching, haven't grasped the essence yet."
"Don't rush. This is, after all, a Heaven Martial Technique, not something easy to master. But as a Mentalist, you might be able to understand it."
The Ox Head Mask smiled.
Jiang Cheng smiled and asked, "Brother, when you were at the door, you said you were looking for me. Is there something you need?"
"Hehehe."
The man with the bull head mask scratched the back of his head, letting out an embarrassed laugh.
"There is indeed a small matter."
"Just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush."
"Alright."
The Bull Head Mask nodded, "It's like this, brother. I have many secret martial arts, and I have several earth martial arts and heavenly martial arts, but I don't have a single visualization technique."
He glanced at Jiang Cheng, "Little brother, as a mentalist, you must have some. I know this thing isn't cheap, so I'm willing to trade one of my heavenly martial arts for it. If that's not enough, I can add one or two earth martial arts as well."
Jiang Cheng understood.
He then curiously asked, "Brother, you don't even have a single visualization technique?"
After all, the other party was a second-hand dealer, engaging in a cost-free business.
Even if he couldn't trade for it from other mentalists, buying one from the black market shouldn't be difficult.
The Bull Head Mask seemed to guess Jiang Cheng's thoughts, and he let out a bitter laugh, "Little brother, I'm not as rich as you imagine. To be honest, I still owe a lot of money. Just the other day, I earned 1.5 million from you, and I had to hand it over to someone else."
"What?"
Jiang Cheng's face showed surprise.
"Most of the secret martial arts I collect from elsewhere have issues. If I sell them, won't I be damaging my own reputation? So, I have to hire experts to verify and modify them, and all this costs money! The more secret martial arts I collect, the more money I have to spend!"
On another note, secret martial arts aren't easy to sell. The higher the level, the more expensive they are. A single visualization technique can easily cost over a million. I have many earth martial arts, and even heavenly martial arts, but if I can trade them for secret martial arts, why would I waste that money? You get what I mean, right?"
The Bull Head Mask gave an awkward laugh.
Jiang Cheng agreed, it made sense.
Even he, after obtaining a heavenly martial art, wouldn't want to spend money on earth martial arts. He'd rather use that heavenly martial art to continuously trade with others.
The offer from the Bull Head Brother was tempting.
Who wouldn't want more heavenly martial arts?
However, the visualization technique he had wasn't complete.
The mastery was unlocked, but it only resulted in an experience bar. If asked to describe it now, he couldn't even explain it.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's silence, the Bull Head Mask spoke again, "Little brother, I really want a visualization technique, not just for trading with others, but also for my own cultivation. If you agree, I can promise that for future trades of secret martial arts with me, I'll give you a 30% discount! The more you buy, the more you save!"
"You're indeed a businessman, brother."
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but laugh.
"Brother, it's not that I don't want to trade, but the visualization technique I have isn't complete, only the initial part."
"Is that so?"
The Bull Head Mask initially felt disappointed, but then said, "It's fine, it's fine. Even if it's just the initial part, it's still valuable. I can trade earth martial arts for it."
"Let's wait a bit longer."
Jiang Cheng smiled, "Give me some time, and I'll be able to get the complete visualization technique. Then, we can trade."
"Alright, alright."
The Bull Head Mask nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
"Anyway, you have my number. Just give me a call when you have it, and I'll make sure you don't lose out on this deal."
(End of Chapter)
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