The World of Sound - Chapter 119



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It is no exaggeration to say that the two giant groups that are currently dividing the world of martial arts have come to Cheonhwa for this reason, and the reason they are keeping such a polite attitude while watching each other’s reactions is obvious. It is to open a deal with the Black Panther Group, which has exclusive trading rights in Yunnan.

They each went to the top of the Black Panther, but were told that no decisions could be made because the owner, Cheonhwa, was not present, and were kicked out. After that, they searched for Cheonhwa in every possible way and arrived at this place.

Of course, they wouldn’t have shared information and each used their own information networks, but they were also monitoring each other, so they were able to appear in front of him almost at the same time.

“So, you want me to supply you with the elixirs imported from Yunnan? Exclusively?”

“Yes. If you promise to supply it exclusively to us, we will give you 30% more than the market price.”

“Huh! 30% off? You’re trying to eat it raw. We’ll give you 50% more!”

Actually, if you just think about the things that were imported from Yunnan, it’s nothing special.

Occasionally, elixirs such as spirit herbs or internal medicine would be provided, but this was not always the case and the amount was very limited.

However, the reason they took such an active role was because of the luggage loaded on the cart that Cheonhwa brought this time.

There was nothing among the things piled up there that could not be called elixirs. Although there were differences in their efficacy and use, even that alone was sufficient in quantity and value to be distributed to at least one armed force.

It was introduced to the market by Haomen, and I was excited because there was talk that similar or better products would come in the future.

So, I was getting excited about monopolizing it.

Not only did they start calling for prices that were 30% and 50% higher than the market price, but competition also started to build up on the spot, leading to prices that were constantly being called higher and higher.

“5.10!”

“5.25!”

“5.30%!”

“53.1 ri… …!”

As the price gradually went up, it became burdensome, so they looked at each other and raised the price little by little, but since Cheonhwa did not give an answer, the price continued to go up, albeit small.

From Cheonhwa’s perspective, who was already planning to sell it, it wasn’t a bad offer at all.

The moment you sell out to one side, there is an element of risk that you will be seen as being on their side even if you don’t join the alliance, but they are aware of this and are asking for a price that is high enough that they can bear it.

“60%… … !”

“Just a moment.”

But Cheonhwa still had an indifferent expression.

It’s not like I’m doing any calculations or anything.

I just sat there with my arms folded, watching them do their thing.

Then, as if he couldn’t stand it anymore, he joined their competition.

It is a welcome thing that they are competing among themselves, but there is a big misconception that needs to be corrected.

“I think you guys are mistaken. Do you think this has a market price?”

“……yes?”

“What is that… … .”

The men representing the two groups who had been spitting at Cheonhwa’s unexpected remark looked back at him with blank expressions for a moment.

I still haven’t figured out what Cheonhwa is trying to say.

“I set the price. I don’t know who can arbitrarily set a percentage of the market price.”

“that…….”

That wasn’t a wrong statement.

The price they were talking about was the price that matched the price of other elixirs of similar level, considering the efficacy of the elixir, but in reality, elixirs are things that are expensive when called for.

Depending on the need, prices would be adjusted according to supply and demand, and it was natural that it was entirely up to the owner to decide how much to sell or not to sell.

That’s why the two men swallowed nervously.

If Cheonhwa is well-versed in the competition, he can use this rivalry to gain huge profits beyond what he is offering.

“Can you really give me 50% or 60% more than the price I’m offering?”

“If you can just offer me a reasonable price… … .”

“If we can, somehow… … .”

I have the answer, but I’m not really sure.

If Cheonhwa were to offer an absurd price using the elixir as bait, it would be impossible to unconditionally accept it.

If it’s a reasonable price, you should accept it to widen the gap with your opponent, but if you offer an outrageous price, you’ll either gain more from diverting the cost elsewhere or suffer greater losses as a result.

When he showed signs of hesitation, Cheonhwa smiled as if she had known that would happen.

And he came up with a solution.

“Then let’s do this. The basic price will be set at 30% higher than the market price. However, we will not supply exclusively to any one side.”

“Ahem.”

“Okay. Then… … .”

The price is initially sold with an additional 30% added.

Although he looked a little hesitant because it wasn’t exclusive, he seemed to accept it.

60% was a bit much even for them.

However, it was just before Cheonhwa set the next condition that they suddenly felt something strange.

“The transaction will be per cart, and the basic price is only applicable if you bring me what I want. However, if you bring me what you want, I will allow you to purchase all carts at the basic price. I will also pay you a fair price for what you bring.”

“yes?”

“What is that?”

By the time I realized it, the conditions for the heavenly flower had already been met.

“If not, you can calculate the additional 50% amount, and if you cannot afford to buy all the elixirs for one journey, the remaining items will go to the other side. Also, if you bring me some of the items I have suggested, I will give you the right to trade for the entire journey, not just the cart.”

All they could do was just sit there and listen to the words that had already been spoken.

“Now, you might be wondering what I want, so just look at this.”

Instead of getting angry or protesting at Cheonhwa for setting an outrageous price and even demanding additional conditions despite not granting them exclusive rights, they could only stare at the piece of paper he handed them.

No matter how unreasonable the conditions were, this was an offer I couldn’t refuse.

And there were quite a few things written on that long piece of paper.

“For your information, things other than those listed here will continue to be added in the future. I’ll send them to both sides whenever there’s a new update. Oh, of course, even if you’ve found the same thing, only the one who brings it first will be recognized. So you’ll have to work hard, right?”

A typical example is that those who can obtain the trading rights for the entire Sanghaeng are those who can use the materials for the musical instrument that can handle the Cheon-eum Shingong.

Since these were the things that Cheonhwa wanted the most and were already being sought out and inquired about through Haomen and Gaobeong, they might not have been unaware of this.

If they brought them, they could have given me the exclusive trading rights, not to mention the cargo of the upper class.

Next are small pieces of information or items that can be traded for cart units.

A list of all the craftsmen and their locations throughout the Central Plains, places where special crafting tools were made, the locations of mines where special metals were mined and where they were handled, reference books on tactics and spells that weren’t quite visions, locations of places where intellect had recently dried up or become abundant, and so on, all of these were listed in a long list, along with various other things that didn’t have much meaning but could be of little help.

It would be nice to just tell them to bring me a list of the things they want, but by mixing things up, they are deceiving me about what they know, want, or are trying to find out.

Of course, the materials that make up the instrument were written down extremely honestly, but it didn’t matter if they tried to use it as bait to manipulate things.

Because once I confirmed that I had it, whether it was information or something in kind, I was confident that I could do whatever it took to get it.

“I will not hold you responsible for any incorrect information. Well, people can make mistakes and misunderstand things. However, if you are caught intentionally manipulating or pretending that the other party is doing so, you will immediately stop trading and pay the corresponding price.”

Wow!

While both sides were busy writing them down, Cheonhwa left one last warning.

He unlocked some of his power with it.

“!!”

The faces of both sides turned pale due to the immense pressure that made it difficult to breathe just from praying.

Since it was not a move of force, the top-tier master was not present to avoid any misunderstandings, so it would be difficult to properly gauge Cheonhwa’s power based on that alone, but even so, one thing was certain.

At least the end of the climax.

Perhaps the inaction of the Heavenly Flower has reached the state of Hwagyeong.

“What are you doing? You must have a lot of free time.”

“… … I’m going back.”

“Hurry up. Let’s launch the messenger from Maeng!”

Thanks to that, the guys were able to grab onto my trembling legs and run away.

Because we need to collect as many of the things Cheonhwa has suggested as possible, as quickly as possible.

The goal was, of course, to get enough musical instrument materials to feed one person’s entire load, but even if that wasn’t possible, there was a need to somehow secure the rest.

Because the first transaction carries such important meaning.

It was not just to look good to Cheonhwa, but also to be seen by those who belonged to their group.

By securing the elixir and showing that you are ahead of the competition, you can strengthen internal unity.

Because of this, each alliance’s information network began to operate at full capacity, and Cheonhwa was in a situation where all he had to do was wait quietly and put the information that was being spoon-fed into his mouth.

“Come out now.”

After they left, instead of setting out again, Cheonhwa called out to someone who had been hiding nearby.

“I am Hwang Deok-hyeon, the head of the Haomen exile branch, sending you greetings.”

Haomen.

They followed them and arrived at a similar time, but they didn’t want to give the impression that they were competing, so they hid themselves and called out to them.

Maybe they too wanted to do business with the Black Panthers, but they probably had another motive.

Since they are not a group that focuses on force in the first place, they would not want to incur the animosity of the Jeongcheon Alliance or the Heukdo Alliance by foolishly coveting elixirs.

“I was planning on stopping by anyway, so this is a good thing.”

Of course, Cheonhwa also had business to attend to.

They also had information about an unidentified group that they might be interested in, and they needed to find out information about the Master and the unknown statue, as well as information about the previous masters who had disappeared one day, such as Bokma.

However, we did not provide or sell them any information that might lead them to follow their footsteps.

Originally, I planned to sell it for a high price, but I changed my mind.

‘It would be troublesome if you stir things up carelessly and then hide.’

Their true identities and how far they have infiltrated the area are still unknown.

In that situation, whether it was the Jeongcheon Alliance, the Heukdo Alliance, or the Haomen, if they spread false information and then cut off their tails and hid, it was clear that it would be harder to find them.

That was not what Cheonhwa had hoped for.

Thanks to this, we may be able to slow down or disrupt their plans, but after seeing the strange armor that withstood the Cheon-eum Shingong, I became curious.

What is its identity, and what power will it be able to exert when it is completed?

How far can one stand against the Cheon Eum Shingong?

That is why the information was hidden and split.

After that, I planned to combine the information I got from the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Heukdo Alliance, and then add information requests for the questionable or suspected parts, and do a cross-check or make a request to only one side to confirm.

Because they won’t exchange or share the cards they have anyway.

In that sense, the request made to Hwang Seok-hyeon, who came from Haomun, was limited to an old story about a person presumed to be his master.

I wanted to ask about the statue with the strange face, or about some other being, but I decided to ask Shaolin first and then think about it.

After finishing the conversation in that manner, Cheonhwa led his group back to Shaolin.

Although the power structure was gradually stabilizing over time, the situation in Guizhou was still so fierce and turbulent that it could be said to be good, but no one dared to stop them or pick a fight.

That was why both the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Heukdo Alliance gave orders not to clash with them.

Thanks to this, Cheonhwa was able to arrive in Shaolin safely, albeit a little boringly, and was able to request a meeting with Shinsung once again.