Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1917 - 1911: Storage Pouch

"Then grant me the superior ones," Chen Yang requested.

"Very well, accompany me!"

The elder carefully stored away the case and, leading Chen Yang from the chamber, proceeded to the room directly across.

This subsequent chamber mirrored the previous one in its ample supply of various commodities. The designation of 'general store' description provided by Liu Taoist was indeed fitting, lacking any hint of devaluation.

It genuinely resembled a comprehensive marketplace.

Upon entering, the elder searched diligently in a secluded corner for a period, ultimately retrieving a modest cloth satchel, resembling a brocade pouch.

The pouch appeared quite unadorned, giving the impression of containing something as it was not entirely empty.

"Finally obtained it," the elder exclaimed with a smile, holding the brocade pouch aloft. He then proceeded to unveil a writing brush, notably larger than the pouch itself, before Chen Yang and Wang Jingman.

"This is a talisman brush, essential for scripting formations. As an Array Master yourself, its purpose should be clear, thus I need not elaborate."

The elder offered a concise introduction to the brush. Before Chen Yang could fully register, the elder continued to extract items from within the pouch, one after another.

These consisted of formation components: specialized Spirit Stones, capable of acting as formation pillars at the heart of arrays, and similar artifacts.

With each item withdrawal, the elder presented a brief, cheerful explanation to Chen Yang.

He elucidated the distinctiveness of his formation materials compared to conventional ones, highlighting their exceptional nature.

He remained oblivious to the fact that Chen Yang and Wang Jingman were fixated on the brocade pouch held in his grasp.

The reason for their focus was the ever-growing pile of items extracted from the pouch, now forming a considerable mound, far surpassing the pouch's diminutive dimensions.

How could such an abundance be contained within it?

This was perplexing not only for Wang Jingman, new to the world of cultivation, but even for Chen Yang, who found himself contemplating the nature of the pouch and its extraordinary capacity.

It possessed the ability to hold such a vast quantity of objects.

"Are you pleased with my array of materials, esteemed young friend? This entire collection is sufficient to aid you in establishing those three formation diagrams," the elder inquired with a smile, concluding his presentation.

At this juncture, Chen Yang finally broke free from his daze.

"I am quite pleased, indeed."

"Haha, as long as you are content, you may acquire the entire lot, including the three formation diagrams, for a sum of ten billion," the elder promptly declared upon sensing Chen Yang's satisfaction.

"What? You mean these materials alone are seven billion? More than the formation diagrams themselves?" Wang Jingman expressed astonishment once more.

Such a substantial sum for these items; she was truly taken aback.

"Young lady, this represents a remarkably fair price. Were it anyone else, I would certainly not offer this rate," the elder responded with cheer, seemingly accustomed to Wang Jingman's surprise.

"Young friend, what are your thoughts on this?" the elder directed his attention back to Chen Yang.

Honestly, Chen Yang considered seven billion to be steep.

While formation materials were undeniably valuable, their cost should not logically dual the price of the diagrams themselves.

However, he refrained from immediate negotiation, his curiosity instead drawn to the brocade pouch in the elder's hand. "Senior, what precisely is this item? How can such a small pouch accommodate so many objects?" he inquired.

Hmm?

The elder paused, a realization dawning upon him, before explaining with a smile, "Ah, this is a treasure crafted by formidable ancient beings for item containment, known as a storage pouch. Such techniques have since been lost to time; only a scant few endure, making them exceedingly rare and specialized artifacts."

Chen Yang grasped the implication.

This was an artifact from ancient cultivators, and given the power of cultivators in that era, their ability to create such items was not surprising.

"Is this item available for purchase?" Chen Yang asked directly, his interest piqued.

Possessing such an artifact would offer immense convenience, given its capacity.

"This?" The elder appeared surprised by Chen Yang's focus on the item he held.

Nevertheless, he quickly replied, "Originally, this was not intended for sale; you see, without it, I have no means to store my numerous possessions. However, given your introduction by Liu Taoist, if you desire it, I shall part with it, contingent upon your purchase of all the formation materials; otherwise, I would be left without storage."

The elder's expression conveyed earnestness, yet his words carried a subtle undertone of insincerity.

Nonetheless, his condition was not unreasonable, as Chen Yang required those materials regardless.

"Very well, I agree. State your price for the entirety." Chen Yang consented.

"Haha, excellent, young friend! You are direct, and so am I. The total comes to twenty-five billion," the elder announced without preamble.

Twenty-five billion—a careful calculation revealed the pouch alone was valued at fifteen billion, an undeniably exorbitant price.

Normally, Chen Yang wasn't overly concerned with monetary matters.

However, a sum of twenty-five billion did cause him a twinge of distress.

"Twenty-five billion sounds about right, but is there any room for a slight reduction?" Chen Yang pondered, initiating a negotiation.

Wang Jingman had already considered the price rather steep.

Upon hearing it escalated to twenty-five billion, her shock intensified.

Therefore, when Chen Yang began to bargain, she swiftly joined in the effort.

"Indeed, esteemed senior, could the price be a little lower? We are making a substantial purchase, and twenty-five billion doesn't seem like the most favorable figure, does it?" Wang Jingman inquired.

The old man initially feigned difficulty, but then, steeling himself, he addressed Chen Yang, "My young friend, I can see your genuine interest. State your offer, and I shall give it due consideration."

"Very well," Chen Yang considered his options. His initial thought was to seek a reduction of one or two billion for the materials alone, but now, with the inclusion of the storage pouch, he decided to propose a tentative price five billion lower.

"I believe twenty billion would be a more fitting sum," Chen Yang declared.

"Excellent, it's a deal, twenty billion!" the old man readily agreed, without any hesitation.

This immediate acceptance left both Chen Yang and Wang Jingman somewhat taken aback.

He agreed so readily, without even a counter-offer?

Had the old man proposed twenty-one or twenty-two billion, Chen Yang would have likely accepted it.

But this swift agreement gave Chen Yang the distinct impression that even twenty billion was an overpayment.

A sense of having been subtly swindled washed over him.

Yet, having already stated his offer, he could not retract his words or bargain further.

Thus, he had no alternative but to accept the initial agreement.

"Very well, twenty billion it shall be then," Chen Yang conceded with a hint of resignation.

"Splendid! In that case, I shall proceed to pack all the materials into the storage pouch. You may finalize the payment at the front desk later." With a cheerful demeanor, the old man packed the goods, then escorted Chen Yang and Wang Jingman from the courtyard back to the main hall.

There, Chen Yang transferred the sum of twenty billion to the account provided by the old man, officially concluding the transaction.

"Wonderful, my young friend, we can consider this a most satisfactory collaboration. Please feel free to conduct business with us again in the future," the old man offered a few polite closing remarks upon the completion of the exchange, signaling their departure.

Having secured the desired items, Chen Yang also prepared to leave.

However, just as he was about to depart, a recollection of Liu Taoist's words surfaced in his mind.

This old proprietor not only dealt in numerous goods but also possessed extensive connections and access to valuable information.

He might be able to gather intel regarding his second uncle's circumstances.

One could never be too sure; perhaps this old man possessed the very knowledge he sought.