Chapter 89: Thanks but no Thanks

“Student Shen Xu, my name is Xu Wenyu.” The male cultivator said, and Shen Xu couldn’t help but look at the person in confusion.

’What does your name have to do with me?’ He wondered but maintained a polite smile.

“Student Xu Wenyu.” Shen Xu greeted in a distant voice.

When he heard this, Xu Wenyu frowned.

’Doesn’t he know who I am?’ Xu Wenyu wondered.

However, he didn’t lose his composure.

Instead, he smiled at the person and pointed at the two robes.

“The robes you refined are exceptional.” He praised.

“Thank you.” Shen Xu nodded.

“Student Shen Xu is a foundation establishment realm cultivator and doesn’t need level three robes. My master is willing to pay a high price for the two robes.” Xu Wenyu revealed his intention.

Hearing this, several elders looked at each other.

In fact, they all wanted to buy the two level-three robes.

However, the two robes were too special, and it was hard to set a price for them.

Considering this, they chose to wait for an opportunity to privately talk to the little double.

Unexpectedly, Dongfang Jing did not have so many concerns.

Before the elders could make a move, the academy dean sent his disciple to buy the robes.

’It seems I am not destined for the robes.’ Han An thought and subconsciously frowned.

’Will Dongfang Jing offer a reasonable price or…’ The man sighed.

Dongfang Jing would offer an appropriate price if the robes belonged to a male or female cultivator.

Unfortunately, the two robes belonged to a beautiful double.

Considering that, it was already good enough that Dongfang Jing didn’t directly rob the robes.

’Student Shen Xu can only suffer this dumb loss.’ Han An thought, but he underestimated Shen Xu.

“I am sorry, but the robes are not for sale.” Shen Xu said, causing the surrounding elders to subtly glance at each other.

’It’s going to be a disaster.’ They thought.

’He could earn some spirit stones if he directly accepted the offer. Now…’ Elder Liu Min shook his head.

“Student Shen Xu, I will be blunt.” Xu Wenyu said in a solemn voice.

“Please.” Shen Xu nodded.

“Student Shen Xu, have you ever heard that an ordinary person is guilty of owning jade? You may be fine in the academy, but outside…” Xu Wenyu didn’t finish his words, but everyone understood.

“The Canglan continent may be a resource-poor low-level continent, but it has hundreds of golden core realm cultivators. For those cultivators, your two robes are treasures.”

“Student Shen Xu should consider the academy dean’s offer.” Li Bai advised.

’Academy dean?’ Shen Xu looked at Xu Wenyu and understood.

’So he is Dongfang Jing’s disciple?’ He thought.

However, Shen Xu was not moved.

Each material used to refine the two robes was carefully chosen with himself and Zhen Yuan in mind.

Although he could refine a second set of robes, it wouldn’t be the same.

Thinking of this, Shen Xu sighed and prepared to refuse.

However, before he could, a voice pre-empted his refusal.

“Student Xu Wenyu, you haven’t revealed the offer.” Han An said.

When he heard this, Xu Wenyu nodded and looked at Shen Xu with a solemn face.

“Student Shen Xu, our offer is ten million spirit stones for the two robes.” Xu Wenyu announced, and the elders fell silent.

’As expected, it’s not a serious offer.’ They thought, looking at Shen Xu with a pitying look.

But Shen Xu was not angry.

Instead, he tilted his head and looked at Xu Wenyu with a curious face.

“Student Xu Wenyu, do you think your price is a fair offer?” He asked but continued before Xu Wenyu could answer.

“Let’s start with the natural cotton. I used one thousand level three bolls to refine enough fabric for the two robes. The market price of one boll is one thousand spirit stones. One thousand bolls require one million spirit stones.”

“Following that is the crystal silk. A similar piece of crystal silk was sold for five million spirit stones at the recent Myriad Treasures Pavilion auction.”

“The level three fire gathering grass and qi gathering grass are not too expensive. Together, they cost five hundred thousand spirit stones.”

“Two feathers of a level three multicoloured peregrine falcon cost three million spirit stones.”

“Finally, there is the void stone and spiritual water used in the two robes. Together, these two items cost at least two hundred million spirit stones. There is also the cost of hiring a weapon refiner…”

“Student Xu Wenyu, considering these things, what do you think is a fair price for the two robes?”

Xu Wenyu felt uncomfortable and subconsciously wanted to look at his master.

However, he suppressed his instinct and stared at Shen Xu.

“Student Shen Xu, selling the two robes is transferring the risk from you to my master.” Xu Wenyu said in a self-righteous voice.

“Is that so?” Shen Xu sneered and then continued.

“I won’t suffer a sudden amnesia after I sell the two robes.”

“What does student Shen Xu mean?”

“It means I will still know the refining method. What will stop others from arresting me and forcing me to refine robes for them? Thinking this way, there is no real benefit in selling the robes at an unreasonably low price.”

Hearing this, Xu Wenyu frowned.

However, he soon regained his composure and looked at Shen Xu with an uncomfortable expression.

“Student Shen Xu, my master is willing to buy out the refining method.” Xu Wenyu said, gritted his teeth, and continued.

“We will offer one hundred million spirit stones for the refining method.” He said.

When he heard this, Shen Xu looked at Xu Wenyu with a sympathetic face.

’This guy is too miserable.’ He thought.

After all, the person looked genuinely uncomfortable with what he was saying.

Unfortunately, his master was the legendary invincible shameless.

Wanting to put an end to the farce, Shen Xu sneered.

“Student Shen Xu…” Xu Wenyu called but didn’t know what to say.

After all, he also knew his master was going too far.

At this point, he only wanted the farce to end.

“Sorry, but I am not into that.” Shen Xu suddenly said.

“What do you mean?” The man asked.

“I only allow my husband to bully me.” The double said, plunging the academy square into a tense silence.

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