HBWnovel Chapter 59
Chapter 59
Chapter 59: Are You... Looking for an Alchemist?
This was the first time Su Xiaobai encountered a high-ranking martial general face-to-face.
Although the elderly man merely sat with his eyes closed, motionless as if meditating, Su Xiaobai could still feel that the man was ‘watching’ him!
This was the exclusive power of martial generals: spiritual perception.
Upon stepping into the martial general realm, one would develop a mental sea of consciousness... similar to Su Xiaobai’s spatial awareness, which allowed him to keenly perceive everything around him. However, unlike spatial awareness, the mental sea of consciousness could only roughly identify its surroundings and lacked the depth of penetration Su Xiaobai’s ability provided.
“Mr. Su, welcome!”
The Pavilion Master greeted him warmly. “Would you like some tea? Pu’er* or Tieguanyin*?”
[*Names of Tea]
“Pu’er, please,” Su Xiaobai replied as he walked over and sat on the sofa beside the woman.
The woman glanced at Su Xiaobai, scanning him up and down.
However, as Su Xiaobai wore a mask, a black cloak, and covered every inch of his body, she couldn’t discern anything about him.
The only thing she could confirm was that Su Xiaobai was an advanced warrior.
Su Xiaobai had deliberately hidden part of his strength... after all, the black market was a lawless place, and keeping a low profile was paramount.
“All right, since you’re here, Mr. Su, I won’t beat around the bush!”
The Pavilion Master got straight to the point. “There are two matters for which I invited you today.”
The Pavilion Master continued, “Regarding your activities, our Beast Treasure Pavilion’s acquisition team has briefed me. Every week, you provide a significant amount of beast materials, and you’ve progressed from D-grade to B-grade. I can’t help but be curious—how formidable is the team backing you?”
Weekly deliveries of beast materials are rare.
Most warrior teams operated on a monthly cycle... such as some of the family teams they collaborated with.
Yet Su Xiaobai not only delivered weekly but also increased both the quantity and grade of beast materials each time.
This naturally piqued the Pavilion Master’s interest.
Of course, no one would have guessed that Su Xiaobai didn’t have a warrior team at all. What he did have was a shadow army that tirelessly hunted monsters 24/7, growing stronger by the day!
“So, for the first matter, I want to formally invite you and your warrior team to join our Beast Treasure Pavilion!”
The Pavilion Master spoke earnestly. “You’re likely somewhat familiar with our strength, Mr. Su. If you and your team join us, we promise generous compensation and treatment!”
“In addition, you’ll gain access to all exclusive privileges within the Pavilion!”
“For instance, any materials you seek to acquire in the future, we’ll provide them immediately!”
“The purchase price of beast materials will also rise from the current 70% of market value to a full 100% of market price!”
“Furthermore...”
For Su Xiaobai, however, this development was favorable.
Previously, the Beast Treasure Pavilion had monopolized the bulk acquisition of beast materials, and Su Xiaobai, aiming to stay low-profile, had no better option than selling at 70% of the market price.
But with a competitor’s emergence, the Pavilion now offered full market value—a 30% increase in profit!
“I’ve worked with the Beast Treasure Pavilion for some time now. We’ve developed a degree of understanding and rapport.”
“All right, I can make this decision on behalf of my team—I agree.”
Su Xiaobai answered decisively.
“Wonderful! Thank you, Mr. Su!”
The Pavilion Master finally smiled. “By the way, let me introduce this lady. She’s your biggest buyer—she’s purchased a significant amount of the beast materials you’ve provided through our Pavilion!”
“And she’s also...”
At this point, the Pavilion Master seemed to catch himself and stopped speaking.
“Oh? She’s the one buying them?”
Su Xiaobai cast a curious glance at the woman.
So, all the beast materials he had supplied had been purchased by her!
The woman looked over as well, and their gazes met briefly. Both nodded slightly as a silent greeting.
“All right, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
Su Xiaobai stood up.
He had already purchased all the alchemy materials he needed.
He had also secured the 30% profit boost from the Beast Treasure Pavilion.
Aside from not finding the micro level cultivation technique he sought, it was a fruitful trip overall.
“Pavilion Master, I’ll also take my leave now.”
“Please continue persuading the seventh-grade alchemist on my behalf.”
The woman also rose to leave.
Her voice was clear and melodious—a unique pleasure to hear.
“Of course! You can count on me!”
The Pavilion Master nodded confidently.
Hearing this, Su Xiaobai’s mind stirred.
“You’re... looking for an alchemist?”