Chapter 583: The Battle of Wits
Chapter 583: The Battle of Wits
September 25, 2017
Lu HaiKong's gaze was filled with murderous intent, but he had no intention of killing the old man standing before him.
Firstly, it was clear that the use of force was prohibited within this dungeon, and secondly, Lu HaiKong had thought of a possible solution. Thus, the killing aura in his eyes gradually subsided.
The old man, noticing the dissipation of Lu HaiKong's murderous aura, immediately resumed his smug demeanor. "That's right, lad. What's the point of all that killing intent? We should be cultivating harmony to attract prosperity. When buying these mysterious artifacts, the most important thing is luck. I see that you do have some luck, so why not give it another try? You might just get something good."
The old man truly regarded Lu HaiKong as an easy mark. Just as Lu HaiKong had calmed his killing intent, the old man started his sales pitch.
Lu HaiKong gave the old man a sidelong glance, remaining silent. He began to walk around the mystic cabin, examining its contents.
As he walked, Lu HaiKong seemed to be searching for something, lightly brushing his hand over various artifacts, occasionally pausing as if considering purchasing one.
It was clear that Lu HaiKong was testing the old man, wanting to see if he truly understood the value of these artifacts.
As Lu HaiKong walked and his hand brushed over the artifacts, he noticed a change in the old man's expression.
The change was subtle, and even with intense focus, it was difficult for Lu HaiKong to discern the old man's reaction.
After spending half an hour examining the entire mystic cabin, Lu HaiKong stopped in his tracks.
Without saying a word, he stood in place, his gaze fixed on the old man.
"Sir, you've looked around the entire place. What do you think? Surely there must be something that catches your eye. Why not buy a few more and try your luck?"
Lu HaiKong stared at the old man without speaking, his gaze unwavering.
"What's wrong with you? Are you going to buy something or not?" The old man sensed that something was amiss.
At this moment, Lu HaiKong remained silent, turning towards a specific area of the mystic cabin and walking in that direction.
"Hey, what's wrong with you? If you're not buying, then get out of here. Don't just wander around if you're not going to buy anything."
Lu HaiKong ignored him and continued walking towards the mystic cabin.
"Are you broke or something? You're the type who has no money but loves to take advantage of others. I didn't expect someone with your looks to have such a bad attitude, getting upset when you can't get a small bargain."
As Lu HaiKong's footsteps drew closer to a particular spot, the old man's words became harsher. Initially, he had encouraged Lu HaiKong to buy, but now he seemed eager to drive him away.
This behavior gave off a strong impression of guilt, so Lu HaiKong quickened his pace, eventually stopping in front of a shelf in the mystic cabin.
"Old man, what about these items here?"
Only then did Lu HaiKong turn to look at the old man, pointing at the artifacts on the shelf and examining them one by one.
The old man's gaze initially followed Lu HaiKong's fingers involuntarily, but then he seemed to remember something and quickly lowered his head.
"I can't know what's inside until they're opened. Who knows what treasures might appear?"
"Oh, but I have a feeling there's something good hidden here." Lu HaiKong's lips curved upwards.
The old man trembled imperceptibly, then quickly regained his composure.
"Good items? There are indeed many valuable artifacts in this cabin, including some like the 'Basic Sword Technique.' If you're not afraid of losing money, you can give it another try." The old man spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
At this point, his attitude clearly indicated to Lu HaiKong that there was a valuable item on this particular shelf.
"I'd like to give it a try, but why are you keeping your head down? What do you think of the item in my hand?"
Lu HaiKong picked up an artifact and waved it in front of the old man. This time, the old man not only lowered his head but also closed his eyes, clearly afraid that his subtle movements would reveal something to Lu HaiKong.
"Hey, old man, are you closing your eyes now? Do you think that just because you close your eyes, I won't have any other means? I've already figured it out. There's definitely a valuable item on this shelf. Didn't you just call me a pauper? I'll show you what it means to not be short of money!"
Lu HaiKong patted the shelf as he spoke. "There are a total of one hundred and thirty-three artifacts on this shelf. Even if I buy them all, it would only cost one million and thirty-three thousand gold. That's something I can afford."
The old man, who had been keeping his head down and eyes closed, raised his eyebrows at Lu HaiKong's words. His face showed a bitter expression, but deep down, he was laughing.
'Poor lad, he's fallen for it again. I can't wait to see his expression when he realizes that all one hundred and thirty-three artifacts are worthless.'
In reality, the old man had no idea about the true value of these items. Every artifact in the mystic cabin, even this old man, wouldn't know their attributes until they were opened.
His behavior was an act, as he had known from the start what Lu HaiKong was up to and was just playing along. The old man had been observing the mystic cabin for an unknown duration and had likely encountered more outsiders than Lu HaiKong. He was cunning, and it was unlikely for Lu HaiKong to catch him off guard. If he did, it would only lead Lu HaiKong into a trap.
The old man hadn't expected Lu HaiKong to be so generous and bold, willing to spend over a million gold coins.
But what did it matter how much money he had? It only proved that Lu HaiKong was foolish with his money.
At this moment, the old man was almost envisioning gold coins flying towards him. As he fantasized about the million gold coins, he kept his head down and continued his act. However, he didn't notice that Lu HaiKong's eyes suddenly lit up.
The scene was similar to when Lu HaiKong had just completed his Celestial Eye Technique, as if all the colors in the world had been captured by Lu HaiKong's eyes.
This momentary scene quickly passed, and when Lu HaiKong's eyes returned to normal, a playful smile appeared on his lips.
"Old man, I've chosen the item I want!"
Chapter end
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