Chapter 42


    Chapter 42: Tricking You Without Negotiation


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    ‘What’s inappropriate about it? I am her father! Her belongings are mine! Her money is mine too! What


    business does a pill seller like you have meddling in this?” Gu Zhicheng eximed.


    The shopkeeper took a deep breath. This old man had no shame, did he? He didn’t even consider how


    he treated his own daughter and had the audacity to say such things! It was like the logic of a thief!


    But then again, Gu Zhicheng had long lost his sense of shame! Otherwise, he wouldn’t have done so


    many hical things!


    As he thought about the distressing incidents his master had faced in the Gu family, his expression


    turned cold instantly. “I apologize, but whoever pays at our Hundred Herb Hall gets the pills. If the head


    of the Gu family wants them, he can ask Miss Gu directly!”


    Gu Zhicheng was speechless as he red at the shopkeeper with anger and embarrassment.


    However, the pills sold at the Hundred Herb Hall had excellent quality and were highly popr.


    Moreover, the Hundred Herb Hall was rumored to asionally possess rare pills that couldn’t be found


    elsewhere, leading many to specte about their connection with the Ind of No Return.


    Given these circumstances, most people wouldn’t dare to offend anyone from the Hundred Herb Hall.


    Gu Zhicheng realized this and didn’t dare to forcefully confront Mr. Wang, the shopkeeper.


    He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and forced a smile. “Why are you being so stubborn, Mr.


    Wang? The Gu family is thriving, and in the future, my daughter will still depend on me. If you give me


    the pills, she won’t dare to say anything.”


    Shopkeeper Wang remained unmoved.


    “Fine, if you won’t give me the pills, can you at least tell me which pills she purchased?” Gu Zhicheng


    asked.


    “One million taels,” Shopkeeper Wang replied.


    ‘What?” Gu Zhicheng was stunned.


    Shopkeeper Wang continued, “One million taels for a piece of information.” Gu Zhicheng’s expression


    instantly changed. “That is daylight robbery!


    “Even the Pavilion of Myriad Knowledge sells a piece of information for millions. What’s one million to


    you?” Shopkeeper Wang sneered coldly. He took out a feather duster from somewhere and swept it


    across the counter with a broad motion, narrowly avoiding Gu Zhicheng. “If the head of the Gu family


    isn’t here to buy pills, please step aside!”


    Gu Zhicheng took two steps back, his temple veins bulging. “Shopkeeper Wang, don’t think you can


    look down on others just because the Hundred Herb Hall has some connection with the Ind of No


    Return. Do you even understand the consequences of offending the Gu family?”


    Shopkeeper Wang paused in surprise and asked, “Is the head of the Gu family threatening me?


    Perhaps we should let everyone present judge the situation.” He stretched his neck, about to call over


    other customers.


    Gu Zhicheng didn’t want to escte the situation. He lowered his voice and shouted, “Shut up!”


    If things spiraled out of control and Gu Qingluan became aware, how could he deceive her?


    “It appears that the head of the Gu family is fully aware of their own dishonorable actions!’ Shopkeeper


    Wang sneered, lowering his head to continue wiping the counter.


    Gu Zhicheng seethed with anger but had no choice but to contain himself.


    After a brief moment of standing still, he reluctantly asked, “Fine, let’s go with one million taels. Now,


    tell me, what pills did Gu Qingluan purchase from you?”


    Shopkeeper Wang extended his hand. “Where’s the money?”


    Gu Zhicheng red at him. “l didn’t bring that much money with me!’


    “Thene back when the head of the Gu family has the money,” Shopkeeper Wang said dismissively,


    turning his head away.


    “You old geezer, once I’ve dealt with Gu Qingluan, I’lle and deal with you!” Gu Zhicheng cursed


    inside before he called for his attendant to go and retrieve the gold notes.


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    Shopkeeper Wang interjected, “Hold on!”


    The attendant paused and turned back, looking at Shopkeeper Wang with confusion.


    With a sly smile, Shopkeeper Wang gave a friendly reminder, “It’s one million taels of gold, make sure


    you don’t bring any less.’


    Damn!


    One million taels of gold!


    Upon hearing this amount, Gu Zhicheng was on the verge of erupting in a string of curses.


    Suppressing his anger and facing Shopkeeper Wang’s smiling face, Gu Zhicheng forced a smile and


    said, “Shopkeeper Wang, don’t push your luck. Consider whether it’s truly worth that price.”


    “For me, that piece of information may not be worth much, but clearly it holds a different value for the


    head of the Gu family…” Shopkeeper Wang chuckled, almost as if he had the words ‘Tm clearly trying


    to deceive you” written on his face..