Chapter 2640: Transaction and Advancement (15)

Qian Kuan quoted 1.3 million gold coins.

That amount was indeed a bit much.

But he didn't dare speak carelessly either.

Facing Zhao Chi's rebuke, he hurriedly explained, "What I said was just a rough figure. After all, I need to quote a bit higher — if I quote too low and can't get it done, that would be worse than quoting a bit high now."

Zhao Chi said, "Fine. Since you say that's a rough figure, give me a specific one."

Qian Kuan's face wore a bitter expression.

"Zhao Chi, I really don't know the exact number — that needs Yuan Ze to handle specifically. I estimate around 1.1 million should be about right; conservatively speaking, somewhere between 1 million and 1.2 million. It really is a bit expensive. But after all, this is buying from the military supply office — there's really no other way."

Zhao Chi had actually already silently calculated it himself.

If strictly following the market price, it really would need around 1 million gold coins.

But Qian Kuan wasn't wrong.

Buying from the military supply office really would be more expensive — around 1.1 to 1.2 million was about right.

But even so, it was still much cheaper than the bounty he'd posted himself.

It was still well worth it.

Moreover, the more expensive Zhao Chi bought it, the more it would look like a forced sale.

Anyway, it was much cheaper than the bounty, so it didn't matter.

Most importantly, it couldn't be bought anywhere else.

Unless he went to another town.

But now chaos was everywhere — to go to another town, he'd at least have to wait until this werewolf invasion was repelled.

For now, he could only think of ways to find it everywhere.

Zhao Chi nodded and said, "Fine, I accept this price range. Get this done for me, and then you can all leave. Also, I'll give you 1.3 million, but you can't pocket any of this money — every coin must go into the military supply depot. Understand!?"

"1.3 million? You're really paying that?"

Qian Kuan truly felt his mind couldn't keep up.

Just now when he said 1.3 million, Zhao Chi cursed him outright — but now how had he agreed?

Though puzzled in his heart, his mouth reacted quickly: "Understood! Don't worry, I'll definitely get it done. I won't take a single copper coin from this 1.3 million gold coins."

Zhao Chi didn't really care.

Whether Qian Kuan pocketed this 1.3 million or actually gave it all to the military supply depot, it had nothing to do with Zhao Chi anymore.

If Qian Kuan delivered it to the military supply depot, then Zhao Chi would absolutely be purchasing supplies at a high price, directly solidifying the legitimacy of the transaction — even Shuibei Town couldn't say anything about it.

If Qian Kuan pocketed the extra money himself, that would be even better — it would further cement the label of a forced sale.

Zhao Chi paid a bit extra, yet completely distanced himself from any responsibility.

No future troubles whatsoever!

Far better than posting a bounty at the mission hall.

This money was well spent!

Zhao Chi said, "Then wait here a few more hours. Open up the permissions in advance. At 8 tomorrow morning I'll let Yuan Ze out. Contact me anytime if there's anything."

Yuan Ze nodded repeatedly: "No problem, but the money... you really have 1.3 million in cash? The military supply office only accepts cash."

"What nonsense are you talking?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Sorry."

Zhao Chi snorted: "Then it's settled. Tomorrow — cash on delivery, goods delivered and the person released!"

Qian Kuan nodded: "Alright, alright. Thank you."

Yuan Ze said: "I'll do my best too. Thank you."

The matter had been discussed — no need to stay in the prison any longer.

Zhao Chi arranged some female soldiers to stand guard, then took Qi Yue once more to Shopkeeper Wanyan's room.

Shopkeeper Wanyan was already asleep.

But upon hearing the knock, she immediately woke with a start and hurried to open the door.