Chapter 769 - 289: Large-Scale Conscription, Bibao Pavilion, a Fifty-Fifty Split
Chapter 769: Chapter 289: Large-Scale Conscription, Bibao Pavilion, a Fifty-Fifty Split
"Oh, it’s you."
Xiao Chen thought for a moment, then asked, "I think I remember you. Did we meet on Red Flower Island?"
The Shopkeeper immediately nodded. "That’s right. I was with my sect attending the ceremony and had the honor of witnessing your unparalleled grace, Xiao."
"Your visit to the Bibao Pavilion today truly makes this humble place shine, Xiao."
Xiao Chen shook his head slightly. "You’re too kind. Let’s skip the pleasantries. Shall we take a look at the items?"
The other man readily agreed. "Oh, my apologies for making you wait, Xiao. I’ll personally inspect the Spiritual Artifacts right away."
With that, he took the lead and walked into the private room, beginning to examine the items one by one.
The other three men also hurried forward to help.
Before long, they had finished inspecting all the Spiritual Artifacts.
"Including this last one, the total market value comes to 3,620,000 Spirit Stones."
After finishing the calculations, the Shopkeeper was clearly a bit stunned.
Coming up with that many Spirit Stones at once was obviously a difficult proposition for him.
Even if he borrowed from others, a sum of Spirit Stones that large wasn’t something that could be resolved in a short time.
Moreover, if he spent all his available Spirit Stones on these Spiritual Artifacts, his other business ventures would surely suffer.
So, after a moment of contemplation, the Shopkeeper waved his hand to dismiss the General Manager and the other supervisors.
Then he took the initiative and confessed, "Xiao, I must apologize. I don’t have that many Spirit Stones on hand. However, I have another method of cooperation to propose."
"I have run this Bibao Pavilion for sixty-three years—more than a full sixty-year cycle."
"Never once have I defaulted on a payment or gone back on my word."
"If you can trust me, you could leave this batch of Spiritual Artifacts here on consignment. We can settle the full payment in one year, or whenever they have all been sold."
"As compensation, I am willing to raise the purchase price by an additional ten percent."
"Furthermore, we will split the profits from the sale of these Spiritual Artifacts fifty-fifty. How does that sound?"
He had proactively offered an even split, a very generous concession on the profits.
The reason he did this was because it would be a huge waste to turn away business that had walked right through his door.
To that end, he was willing to sacrifice some profit to secure the partnership.
Besides, as a disciple of the Sword Pavilion, he was well aware that Artifact Refiners were currently being conscripted, leading to a severe shortage of supply in the outside world.
If he could keep this batch of Spiritual Artifacts for sale, it would undoubtedly be an effective way to enhance his shop’s reputation.
"A fifty-fifty split on the profits?"
Xiao Chen considered it for a moment, then nodded. "Then we have a deal."
This arrangement would earn him far more than a direct sale.
The additional ten percent on the purchase price alone amounted to a full 360,000 Spirit Stones.
Not to mention his half of the subsequent profits. Assuming a dividend of 20,000 Spirit Stones per Spiritual Artifact, if they all sold, that would be another 1,400,000 Spirit Stones or so.
If the price of Spiritual Artifacts continued to rise, he could stand to earn even more.
Xiao Chen wasn’t short on Spirit Stones at the moment, and he had no urgent need for them in the near future.
Besides, this batch of Spiritual Artifacts was plunder from a Relic, not goods he had purchased himself, so there was no pressure from an initial cost.
To put it bluntly, for him, this was practically a no-cost business deal.
At the same time, he wasn’t afraid the Shopkeeper would dare to default on the debt, so he agreed without hesitation.
Hearing this, the Shopkeeper was overjoyed. "You’re a straightforward man, Xiao!"
He then took out a brush and paper and, on the spot, wrote up a detailed Spirit Contract. "Please keep this safe, Xiao. This will serve as our proof."
"After one year, you need only come to me to claim your Spirit Stones, Xiao."
"When the time comes, no matter the circumstances, I will sell everything I own if I have to. I swear I won’t be short even half a Spirit Stone."
Xiao Chen accepted the Spirit Contract with a slight smile. "There’s no need for such words. I trust you."
With the deal settled, the two exchanged a few more pleasantries.
It wasn’t until the Shopkeeper noticed Xiao Chen seemed to be losing interest that he proactively stood up and personally escorted him all the way to the shop’s entrance.
"Take care, Xiao. Feel free to come by and check on things anytime you’re free."