Chapter 258: Heart's Desire
Chapter 258: Heart's Desire
"A Second-Class Tranquilizing Pill?" Ho Juan's pupils widened in surprise.
Could it be that the person before her was not only a high-ranking Force Knight but also a Mentalist? After all, even a basic Tranquilizing Pill could accelerate spiritual recovery, and that was just the primary-level Nourishing Spirit Pill.
"Um, I'm sorry, Mr. Chen," she said, her mind quickly flashing with this thought. "The pills we sell here are all First-Class. We have the Nourishing Spirit Pill for recovering spiritual energy, but aside from the primary and intermediate levels, we also have higher-level ones. If you're specifically looking for the Tranquilizing Pill, you can place an advance order with us."
"Oh?" Jiang Cheng's heart stirred slightly, and he asked, "How does this advance order work?"
"It's like this," Ho Juan explained in detail. "If you were to purchase the Tranquilizing Pill from Stormhold, you could get it at an eighty percent discount on the market price for Second-Class pills. For large quantities, it could even be seventy percent. However, if you place an order with us, we would need to account for additional transportation and labor costs, as well as the increased risk of handling high-quality potions. Overall, it would be around ninety percent of the market price."
"On the market, a single First-Class Tranquilizing Pill costs around ten thousand. If you order from us, it would be nine thousand per pill, right?" Jiang Cheng asked.
"Yes, and if you purchase in larger quantities, it could even be eight thousand each," Ho Juan smiled.
Jiang Cheng nodded slightly.
It was indeed much cheaper than buying from the Dawn Society.
Even in the Black Market, the last time he went, the transaction price was around nine thousand six hundred or nine thousand seven hundred.
In terms of affordability, this place was indeed the cheapest.
"For an advance order, do I need to pay a deposit first?"
"Yes, we calculate it by the bottle. You would need to pay a thirty percent deposit, which is thirty thousand yuan per bottle. Afterward, we will sign a contract. In three days, when the goods arrive, you can complete the transaction with the contract. If you place an order for five bottles or more, we can offer an eighty-five percent discount. For ten bottles or more, we can give an eighty percent discount, so a single First-Class Tranquilizing Pill would only cost you eight thousand."
Jiang Cheng's heart was truly tempted after hearing this.
With nine million yuan, he could boost his spiritual energy to the full.
If it was an eighty percent discount, he would only need a little over seven million.
The difference between the two prices was nearly two million, enough to purchase two Heaven Martial Techniques.
He didn't have that much money on hand. He originally had over two million, but after buying Secret Potions, he only had around one hundred and fifty to one hundred and sixty thousand left.
If possible, buying ten bottles at an eighty percent discount would be the most cost-effective.
He did some calculations in his mind. Ten bottles at an eighty percent discount would be eighty thousand, and the thirty percent deposit would be twenty-four thousand.
He could afford to pay the full amount.
"Can you offer more than an eighty percent discount?"
"Mr. Chen, an eighty percent discount is the highest discount we can provide, and it requires a minimum purchase of ten bottles to enjoy this offer," Ho Juan explained with a wry smile.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
It was just a casual question, and there was no harm in asking.
"How long is the contract valid? Surely it's not just three days?"
"No, it's not like that," Ho Juan's eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, "The contract is valid for a year. Within a year of you paying the deposit, you can complete the transaction at any time with the contract. If it exceeds a year, or if you change your mind midway, the deposit is non-refundable."
Jiang Cheng was accustomed to such situations.
He nodded.
"Then I'll reserve ten bottles first."
Jiang Cheng wanted to test the waters.
He didn't dare to order dozens of bottles all at once.
"Really, Mr. Chen?"
He Juan's voice rose in surprise.
"Since you're purchasing ten bottles at once, you can enjoy our biggest discount, buying them at 80% of the market price. However, as I mentioned earlier, you'll need to pay a deposit of 240,000 yuan first."
"Alright, let me see the contract."
Soon, He Juan arrived with the contract.
Jiang Cheng carefully read through it, paying special attention to the fine print.
After confirming that nothing was amiss, he signed the contract.
Once the payment was made, He Juan's face lit up with a smile.
It had been a long time since they had made such a big deal. In the past, there had been people who reserved second-grade potions, but the numbers were small. None compared to this customer, who spent over a million yuan in one go.
Declining the other party's offer to see him off, Jiang Cheng carried his bag and walked out of the shop.
Perhaps his earlier words had intimidated those nearby.
No one dared to mess with a high-rank Force Knight, who might even be a Master.
Jiang Cheng had no intention of causing trouble and headed straight back to the hotel.
As soon as he entered his room and opened his phone, he received a message from Nightingale, asking if he had returned and if anything had happened during his trip.
Jiang Cheng was a little surprised by this sudden concern.
But after a moment, he understood.
Although she had a cold personality, he was currently her cash cow, so she would naturally pay extra attention.
After exchanging a few messages, she replied with a simple 'okay', and the conversation ended.
Jiang Cheng put his phone aside and opened the bag containing the secret potions.
Looking at the eleven bottles of secret potions inside, he couldn't help but smile like a fool.
He thought that in three days, if all went well, he could get ten bottles of beginner-level Tranquilizing Pills, and his smile grew even wider.
It would be even better if he could obtain the cultivation resources he needed here.
There were risks involved in acquiring them from the black market.
Just like the guy who bought the Black Lumina Set for over 20 million; he immediately left after the purchase.
If Jiang Cheng had bought potions worth nearly 10 million yuan at once, he might also attract unwanted attention from people with ulterior motives. Moreover, the people around him at that time were all Mind Masters.
Ordinary Force Knights couldn't locate him through random teleportation arrays.
But with Mind Masters, it might be a different story.
Here, buying ten or twenty bottles was quick and easy, and the chances of being targeted were far lower than at the black market.
"If only I had brought the Visualization Chart and that knife with me as well."
Jiang Cheng thought to himself.
Once he obtained the potions, it wouldn't be convenient to carry them around while hunting Monstrous Beasts outside. It would be even less safe to keep them in the hotel room.
The best option was to consume them directly, converting them into experience points.
The same principle applied to the secret potions.
Although he hadn't practiced the Shadowless Heart Scripture much, his proficiency in the Shadowless Blade Technique had increased, so it wasn't a problem. Sharpening the knife wouldn't hinder the wood-chopping.
"I'll see how things go in three days. Going back won't take too long."
Jiang Cheng zipped up his duffel bag, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to refine his Primordial Force.
(End of Chapter)
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