Chapter 35: Purchasing Building Materials

Li Xuan stood on the street, carefully scanning his surroundings.

Although Li Xuan was not very familiar with Salah City, his schedule was now relatively free, and he also wanted to take a stroll here.

With no major pressure now, Li Xuan, clutching his money bag, swaggered down the main street, paying no heed at all to the people trailing behind him...

He admired the surroundings while releasing the pressure inside him.

The feeling of freedom lifted Li Xuan's mood considerably; since crossing over to Douluo Continent, he had been very suppressed, and now that suppression was swept away.

After wandering for a while, Li Xuan suddenly stopped.

"Jin's Building Materials Store has come to the town this time; Li Xuan's main goal is to purchase enough building materials."

Of course, Li Xuan wasn't doing it for his house in the North District, but to have enough building materials to expand the tunnels.

Although Li Xuan could use Green Spirit Liquid to cultivate Iron Anvil Wood, the speed was far too slow and somewhat wasteful of the liquid's effect.

So Li Xuan turned his attention to building materials, and thus obtained a Blueprint designed by Liu Li.

The store before Li Xuan was the largest building materials store in Salah City; because he needed a large quantity, only a bigger shop could handle such a massive order.

Without overthinking, Li Xuan stepped into the shop.

Just after entering, a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old shop assistant came before Li Xuan, smiling at him.

"Good day, young master. May I ask if you are here to purchase building materials?" the beaming shop assistant said as he approached Li Xuan.

Although Li Xuan's clothes were not silk and brocade, they were still of excellent quality, and more importantly, after acquiring the system and the Sky‑Grasp Bottle, he naturally exuded confidence.

The shop assistant had only seen such confidence on the shoulders of big bosses.

"Call your owner out; I have a big deal to make." Li Xuan found a chair, sat down, and took a list from his pocket, handing it to the shop assistant.

The shop assistant took the list, gave it a quick glance, and when he looked up, his eyes lit up, his gaze toward Li Xuan changed.

Just the profit from the items on the list could offset half a year's net income.

If this deal went through, although he wouldn't do much work, his commission would exceed his two or three months' salary.

The person before him was no longer a young master, but clearly a great wealth god!

"Young master, please wait a moment; I'll go fetch our owner." The shop assistant said without hesitation, clutching the list and rushing to the back courtyard.

Li Xuan took a cup of tea from the side, sat on the chair, sipped it, and waited for the shop's owner.

Soon, a tall, gaunt middle‑aged man emerged from the back courtyard and stood before Li Xuan.

"Young master, is this list yours?" the shop owner asked Li Xuan with a smile.

The owner was slender, yet his eyes were bright and sharp; combined with his upright posture, he did not look like an ordinary person!

"Of course it's mine. Let me introduce myself: I am Li Xuan, West District supervisor of the Flower Sea under the Chrysanthemum Douluo, and this purchase of building materials is for renovating my Courtyard." Li Xuan jumped down from the chair, lifted his head, and smiled at the shop owner.

"I, Zhao Da'an, have been dazzled; having met the West District supervisor, for this deal I'll give you a 30% discount!" Zhao Da'an bowed respectfully to Li Xuan without hesitation.

As a resident of Salah City who had already dealt with the Flower Sea supervisor, he thought to proactively offer a discount and befriend the West District supervisor before him.

Zhao Da'an did not look down on Li Xuan because of his youth; anyone who can become a supervisor in the Flower Sea cannot be an ordinary person!

Either they have powerful backing, or they truly have skill.

Regardless of which, Zhao Da'an wanted to make a few connections.

"I appreciate your intention, Uncle Zhao, but there's no need. I've just taken office, and my Gold Soul Coins are plentiful; whatever the price is, I'll pay it fully, no need to save." Li Xuan took the money bag from his pocket, placed it on the table, and said seriously to Zhao Da'an.

Li Xuan wasn't a fool about saving money, but the money in the bag wasn't his; after spending it he'd have to return it to Lin Mo, so the more he spent, the more Lin Mo would feel the pinch.

"However, I need to stock an extra thirty percent of material. Of course, I won't let you lose out; the extra stock can be purchased at the regular price." Li Xuan continued speaking to Zhao Da'an.

Upon hearing Li Xuan speak again, Zhao Da'an came to his senses, carefully observed Li Xuan's current expression, and seeing no discomfort, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed Li Xuan was serious.

"Young master, you're generous. Then, shop assistant, give the accountant the list to estimate the price of these supplies." Zhao Da'an handed the list to the shop assistant behind him, asking the accountant to compute the price.

Li Xuan simply nodded silently at Zhao Da'an, then returned to his seat and continued drinking tea.

Seeing this, Zhao Da'an hurried to the back courtyard to replace Li Xuan's tea leaves with a finer batch.

Soon after, the shop assistant emerged from the back courtyard carrying the quotation and material list, and handed the list to Zhao Da'an.

"Owner, the accountant has finished the calculation; these building materials require ten Gold Soul Coins in total." The shop assistant quoted the price in front of Zhao Da'bao and Li Xuan.

On Douluo Continent, the purchasing power of Gold Soul Coins is still very strong; a few Silver Soul Coins can sustain a family of three for several months.

Therefore, buying these building materials for ten Gold Soul Coins is a reasonable price.

"The extra thirty percent of material counts as three Gold Soul Coins; here you go." Li Xuan said, then took thirteen Gold Soul Coins from his money bag and handed them to Zhao Da'an.

"Thank you, young master. We'll arrange people to prepare the stock for you. May I ask whether you'll pick it up yourself or should we deliver the building materials to the Flower Sea?" Zhao Da'an respectfully took the Gold Soul Coins and looked at Li Xuan with a pleased expression.

This city falls under the jurisdiction of Spirit City, and its public security is excellent; there's no need to worry about merchants running away.

"Uncle Zhao, I have few hands in the Flower Sea, so I also need you to purchase some carts for hauling goods, to be placed in the Flower Sea later." Li Xuan continued, and again took out five Gold Soul Coins and gave them to Zhao Da'an.

"Rest assured, young master; I'll definitely arrange the best carts for you!" Zhao Da'an accepted the Gold Soul Coins, then earnestly promised Li Xuan.

"Then thank you, Uncle Zhao." Li Xuan smiled at Zhao Da'an and clasped his fists in gratitude.

"Very well, then. Uncle Zhao, please prepare the stock quickly; I'll head back now." Li Xuan nodded, turned, and left the building materials store to look for a bookstore in the southern part of the city.

"By the way, there's one more thing, Uncle Zhao; I'd like to ask you for a favor." Li Xuan said again.

"Young master, you're generous; feel free to give any orders." Zhao Da'an patted his chest and said earnestly to Li Xuan.

"I've just arrived in Salah City and am unfamiliar with the place; I'd like your shop assistant to be my guide." Li Xuan said with a smile to Zhao Da'an.

"Haha, that's no big deal. Xiao Hu, you have a day off today; accompany the young master on a tour of Salah City!" Zhao Da'an patted the shop assistant's head and laughed brightly.

It's Monday; I've been too busy. Sorry, dear readers and gentlemen. I wish everyone a happy new week, day by day.

(End of Chapter)