Chapter 399 - 297: The Value of a Natural Martial Vein

Chapter 399: Chapter 297: The Value of a Natural Martial Vein

"Oh? A local Martial Cultivator who’s achieved Opening Veins? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?" a lazy voice called from inside the room.

"I’m certain. There are no unusual fluctuations from him. He should be a Martial Cultivator born and raised in this world," Cai Liben said with great earnestness.

"Interesting. Although the fog in this world has been gradually thinning in recent years, it’s still sealed off quite tightly. For someone to achieve Opening Veins on their own under these circumstances... it seems the kid’s talent is quite astonishing." The voice in the room shed its earlier lethargy, now tinged with keen interest.

"Exactly. That’s why I took the liberty of bringing him onto the ship," Cai Liben said cautiously.

"Mm, you did well. Wild Martial Cultivators are getting scarcer these days, and an unmodified, pure Natural Martial Vein like his is a hot commodity. Just bring him back, and we can sell him for a good price. I’ll give you a ten percent cut," the voice from the room said faintly.

Cai Liben was overjoyed. He quickly bowed his head in thanks. "Thank you, Boss."

"Go on, then. Keep him calm, and don’t let him suspect anything."

"Understood!"

Cai Liben departed respectfully.

Meanwhile, atop the luxurious large bed in the room, a seductive woman, slick with sweat, lay sprawled on the man’s broad chest. She spoke with a hint of curiosity.

"My lord, is a Martial Vein really that valuable?"

The man chuckled, reached out, and gave the woman’s pert bottom a heavy slap, drawing an endless, coquettish whimper from her. Only then did he speak, fully satisfied.

"Of course it’s valuable. A Natural Martial Vein, in particular, is priceless. Have you heard of the Sun family of Qing Province?"

"The overlords who have a monopoly on almost every industry in Qing Province?" the woman asked in surprise.

"That’s right. Before I set sail, I heard that the old Patriarch Sun was looking to buy ten Natural Martial Veins at a high price to enhance his most beloved grandson’s potential. He planned to transplant them. But even with the Sun family’s wealth and status, they’ve only managed to scrounge up seven so far. They’re still short a full three."

"So, you’re going to sell this Martial Cultivator who has Opened his Veins directly to the Sun family when we get back?" The woman caught on, unable to keep the excitement from her voice.

"Hahaha, by then, it won’t be me seeking them out. The Sun family will be coming to me," the man said, his face full of smug satisfaction.

It was no wonder he was so happy. He never expected to reap such a great reward from this trip.

The money was secondary. The crucial part was that if he could use this matter to establish a connection with the Sun family, it would be of immense help to his future endeavors.

"Then, my lord, do you really intend to give that Cai Liben a ten percent share?"

"A ten percent share? For him? Is he even worthy?" The man sneered with utter disdain, then continued.

"I’ll just toss him a little something when the time comes. It’s not like he’ll know the exact price I sell for anyway."

"My lord, you’re so amazing..." the woman said, her face filled with adoration.

"You little slut, where exactly do you think I’m amazing?" the man said with a wicked grin.

"Amazing everywhere..."

With a delicate moan, the bed curtains drifted down and began to sway relentlessly...

Wu Liangchen decided not to eat in his room. He planned to check out the dining hall, but just as he was about to leave, Cai Liben arrived.

The moment he saw him, Cai Liben said with great enthusiasm, "Your goods have just been delivered to the cargo hold. This is the converted price. See if it’s acceptable."

As he spoke, Cai Liben handed Wu Liangchen a form. It detailed the delivery prices for all the goods, with a final total amounting to a massive seventy thousand.

Wu Liangchen hadn’t expected his belongings to be worth so much. From Cai Liben’s explanation, he already had a general understanding of the purchasing power of these "points." Overall, they held their value better than the silver coins of Great Yan, and were even close to the value of Gold.

Seemingly noticing Wu Liangchen’s surprise, Cai Liben chuckled. "Honestly, by normal standards, your things wouldn’t sell for this much. But since you’re a Martial Cultivator who’s achieved Opening Veins, I gave you the highest possible price for everything."

Wu Liangchen gave Cai Liben a deep look, then a smile bloomed on his face. "Thank you!"

"Ah, I told you, no thanks needed! After all, you have a boundless future. You could say this is me making an early investment!" Cai Liben said with a grin. He suddenly seemed to remember something and added.

"Right, your friends are still waiting for you. Do you want to go say your goodbyes, or should I pass on a message for you?" Cai Liben asked.

Wu Liangchen pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "I won’t go. Everything that needed to be said has been said. Just tell them I’m fine, and that they should go on their way."

"Alright, I’ll send someone to tell them right now."

Cai Liben left.

Wu Liangchen put away the card that stored his points and headed for the dining hall.

He really had nothing more to say to Annabelle.

Their relationship was purely transactional, after all. Now that the transaction was complete, it was only natural for them to go their separate ways.

As for Graham, although they had gotten along well, everything that needed to be settled had been taken care of on the road. There was no need for a final farewell.

’We’re all grown men; no need to be so melodramatic.’

’On the other hand, Cai Liben’s attitude toward me is rather thought-provoking.’

Wu Liangchen knew that possessing such a high level of martial Cultivation at his age was something that defied the natural order in the eyes of the world.

But he didn’t think he was so charismatic that a complete stranger would pledge allegiance to him at first sight.