Chapter 73: Deal Completed

"How about this, young master: for this single jar of wine, I'll give you five hundred gold Soul Coins; that should be the highest price anyone in Tian Dou City can offer." Ka Bo paused, then looked up and smiled at Li Xuan as he spoke.

On Douluo Continent there are indeed alchemical formulas for tempering the flesh, but each ingredient in those formulas is costly, and their effects are still inferior to Copper Bell Wine.

So Ka Bo knows the exact effect of Copper Bell Wine, and the price he quoted is fairly reasonable.

"Indeed, the cost of this jar of wine is low; it's mainly because my martial soul's special talent can brew it, and others simply can't produce it. Five hundred gold Soul Coins is acceptable; I have thirty jars here, let's sell them as a bundle." Li Xuan, after hearing Ka Bo's offer, nodded satisfied.

Originally Li Xuan's internal price was three hundred gold Soul Coins, since the cost of this thing is so low; asking for too much made Li Xuan feel uneasy…

However, Ka Bo quoted five hundred, so Li Xuan went along and agreed.

Then Li Xuan took thirty jars of Copper Bell Wine from the Void Pearl and placed them in the reception hall.

The thirty jars of wine were stacked in a corner of the reception hall, looking quite plentiful.

Ka Bo's eyes lit up at the sight of so many Copper Bell Wines.

It seemed Li Xuan was right; this wine was indeed brewed by him, meaning it can be produced steadily.

"Young master, what's the output of your wine… how many can you make in a month?" Ka Bo thought for a moment, then looked at Li Xuan seriously and asked.

After all, Li Xuan's production volume affects whether we can push the price down or up, and determines future cooperation, since this kind of wine that can strengthen the flesh is a unique asset for Li Xuan.

"This wine can produce over ten jars a month, but I'm also researching other things and can't devote all my energy to brewing. At most I can give your auction ten jars a month, roughly a hundred jin." Li Xuan smiled at Ka Bo as he said.

"I see, then young master, could you sell me the formula? I can give you thirty thousand gold Soul Coins." Ka Bo persisted with the question.

If Li Xuan's Copper Bell Wine is used well, it would be like a hen that lays golden eggs.

Just in Tian Dou City alone, countless children need Copper Bell Wine to temper their bodies, and those nobles certainly won't mind spending the money.

"Sir, I can give you the formula for free, but it must be brewed using my martial soul; if you try to brew it yourself, it will fail 100%." Li Xuan shrugged helplessly at Ka Bo.

Ka Bo looked at Li Xuan's demeanor; although it didn't seem like a lie, it was clear he didn't intend to hand over the formula.

"Very well, young master, our Tian Dou Royal Auction will sign a contract with you to purchase your wine, six hundred gold Soul Coins per jar, but you must guarantee to sell only to our auction, okay?" Ka Bo paused, then raised the base price by one hundred gold Soul Coins, and said earnestly to Li Xuan.

Li Xuan raised an eyebrow, glanced at Ka Bo, and hadn't expected Ka Bo to raise the price of his wine.

It seemed Ka Bo's ambition was considerable, wanting to take all of his Copper Bell Wine away in a bundle.

However, six hundred gold Soul Coins is indeed acceptable; the cost of a jar of Copper Bell Wine is only about one gold Soul Coin.

A six‑hundredfold profit is already substantial; Li Xuan doesn't intend to be greedy and will take his profit while it's good.

"Deal—I'll give you ten jars each month; the extra two or three I'll keep for myself, is that okay?" Li Xuan nodded in agreement to Ka Bo's proposal. "That's naturally no problem, young master; may I know your honorable surname, and the name of this wine…" Ka Bo stood, gave Li Xuan a slight smile, and said.

"I am Li Feiyu, and as for this wine, it is called Copper Bell Wine." Li Xuan reported the false name without any hesitation.

"Very well, Young Master Li, please wait a moment; I'll go write the contract for you now." Ka Bo nodded at Li Xuan, then turned and left the reception hall.

Li Xuan watched Ka Bo's back and shook his head helplessly; although Copper Bell Wine doesn't earn much, it is still a stable source of income.

However, Li Xuan will certainly not devote all his energy to brewing in the future; thus he wants people who can assist him, since in the process of brewing alchemical wine only the extraction and fusion of ingredients require his hand, while everything else can be left to ordinary people.

"Looks like I need to set up a courtyard for myself, and buy some slaves; I'm not sure if my gold Soul Coins are enough, and I still need to brew some Copper Bell Wine as reserve." Li Xuan lay on the sofa, stared at the ceiling, muttering to himself a few words.

Another point is that Li Xuan cannot fight alone forever; he still needs a certain armed force at his disposal.

The Alchemy Pills Li Xuan brews are too many for one person to consume, so forming a faction is his best option.

After establishing a faction, Li Xuan can use its members to brew wine, cultivate ingredients, and also train a personal armed force.

Otherwise, Li Xuan would be solitary and powerless, and could never live freely on Douluo Continent.

Before Li Xuan could continue pondering his next plan, Ka Bo walked over from outside.

"Young Master Li, here is the contract: you will deliver ten jars of Copper Bell Wine to our Tian Dou Royal Auction each month, we will purchase them at six hundred gold Soul Coins per jar, you are not allowed to sell privately, though you may keep them for personal use." Ka Bo gave a brief overview of the contract, then signed his name on it.

Li Xuan also reviewed the contract's contents, which matched Ka Bo's words with no major discrepancies, so Li Xuan did not hesitate and signed Li Feiyu's name.

"A pleasant cooperation." Li Xuan and Ka Bo shook hands.

"Young Master Li, this is the gold Soul Coins for thirty jars of wine, a total of 18,000 gold Soul Coins; please receive them." Ka Bo produced a money pouch, handed it to Li Xuan, and said with a smile.

Li Xuan grabbed the pouch, gave it a shake, then nodded and placed the pouch into his Void Pearl; 18,000 gold Soul Coins is not a small amount.

"Mr. Ka Bo, since that's settled, I'll take my leave now; next month I'll arrange for ten jars of Copper Bell Wine to be delivered to you, farewell." Li Xuan, seeing the matter concluded, stood up and said goodbye.

"Attendants, escort Young Master Li!" Ka Bo stood, tended to a maid, and saw Li Xuan out.

"Now the Fourth Prince is at the perfect time to temper his strength; this Copper Bell Wine might let me advance another step…" Ka Bo lifted a jar of Copper Bell Wine, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

After leaving the auction, Li Xuan returned straight to the inn, preparing to examine carefully what treasures the auction three days later would feature.

Dear readers, happy weekend, hehe (End of chapter)