Chapter 149: Everyone is Happy

After understanding the Phantom Wing Pendant’s properties and abilities.

Gao Jing had no need to think; he clearly knew that this Witch Artifact was definitely prepared by Zhiqi especially for him!

He guessed that this big guy was surely preparing.

But then, Gao Jing’s cigar just knocked him out.

However, Gao Jing’s interest in the Phantom Wing Pendant was nowhere near as big as his interest in Void Equipment!

Although the Bronze Anchor provided him with 1000 cubic meters of Storage Space, and it was almost finished with its third upgrade.

Once upgraded, the storage size would likely expand ten times more.

Zhiqi’s Void Equipment should be like a tasteless chicken rib to Gao Jing.

Yet, this was precisely the kind of equipment he needed to hide the Bronze Anchor’s secret!

If he could get Zhiqi’s equipment, then in the future Gao Jing could freely use his ability to take out or put back items as he wished, without having to find ways to hide it anymore.

“Thank you.”

Gao Jing took the sandalwood box containing the Phantom Wing Pendant and smiled: “Your good intentions are accepted by me too!”

Then he changed the subject: “Right, Your Honor Zhiqi, that piece of equipment you used just now, was that Void Equipment?”

“Void Equipment?”

Zhiqi paused in surprise, then understood: “Ah, I know what you mean.”

The big guy proudly showed off the silver serpent ring on his left hand’s ring finger.

He said with great satisfaction: “This is the Void Ring! It holds everything. It was made by Grand Artificer Wu Fang, the Chief Refining Master of Wuzhi Abyss City. Its storage space measures three blades per side!”

In Wuzhi Abyss City, famous for its many Refining Masters and abundant Witch Artifacts.

Equipment like this Void Ring that could store items was an extremely precious Witch Artifact.

After Zhiqi returned to Wuzhi last time, he presented almost all his Starlight Wine, cigarettes, and Lighters to the lord’s palace.

Only then did he gain the favor of a highly important person.

This favor gave him the mere qualification to buy a Void Witch Artifact.

And just to buy this Void Ring, Zhiqi spent most of his savings.

But he felt it was absolutely worth it.

He took great pride in it!

There were thousands of merchants from Wuzhi Abyss City trading abroad, but very few possessed Void Equipment.

It was a symbol of status and position.

Gao Jing ignored his showing off and cut straight to the chase: “Selling?”

“Blade” was a common unit of measurement used in many Abyss Cities.

One blade was about one meter.

A storage space measuring three blades per side had a volume of about twenty-seven cubic meters.

It couldn’t be compared to the space inside the Bronze Anchor at all.

But it was still treasure.

Who doesn’t like more good stuff!

“Selling?”

Zhiqi looked as if someone had stepped on his tail; his head shook back and forth like a drum. “No sale! Not selling!”

His attitude was incredibly firm!

Gao Jing frowned: “Name your price?”

Gao Jing simply didn’t believe the Void Ring wasn’t for sale; otherwise, why would Zhiqi bother showing it off?

This big guy was shrewd!

Zhiqi kept shaking his head: “Truly not selling.”

He looked stubborn as a mule: “It doesn’t matter what you say or what price you offer! I won’t sell it, even if I die!”

Gao Jing smiled: “Then forget it.”

“Huh?”

Zhiqi, fully embodying his role as if possessed by an acting god, was shocked that Gao Jing would give up just like that.

He was a bit stunned.

A moment ago, he clearly felt Gao Jing had intense interest in the Void Ring. He wanted to test Gao Jing first.

If Gao Jing could satisfy his demands…

then selling the Void Ring could be discussed.

But Gao Jing now refused to play the game.

Zhiqi felt like he’d thrown a heavy punch only to hit empty air. His chest felt heavy, like he might spit blood.

He glanced at Gao Jing with a touch of resentment.

Gao Jing felt chills down his spine.

He had just thought of something.

Buying the Void Ring outright would have been best, given its obvious value.

But if he couldn’t buy it…

it truly didn’t matter.

Because Gao Jing now knew for sure that there really were storage devices among Witch Artifacts.

It was simple then.

Even without the Void Ring…

He could now freely use his Bronze Anchor Storage Space in front of Giants later.

Don’t even ask! If anyone asked, he’d say he had a Void Witch Artifact.

If they asked more, he’d say he traded for it!

Anyway, the Shan Yue Giant wouldn’t covet his equipment.

One big problem solved!

Gao Jing suddenly felt this big guy in front of him was a really good person.

Benign and kind, like a living god of wealth!

Smiling cheerfully, he said: “Let’s talk about other things.”

Zhiqi surely had other Witch Artifacts.

He couldn’t possibly take back all the tobacco and wine he brought, could he?

Gao Jing took out from his backpack a bottle of wine with a green body, a golden cap, and an inlaid red five-star.

He brought out a new glass too.

He unscrewed the golden cap and poured half a cup for Zhiqi, then pushed the cup towards him.

Zhiqi asked in confusion, “What is this?”

“It’s Red Star War Wine.”

Gao Jing explained, “It’s strong wine drank by warriors of Great Xia. Give it a try.”

Zhiqi lifted the cup and took a sip.

He exclaimed, “This wine is stronger!”

The Malt Ale from Abyss City produced in Scotland was already the strongest he’d ever tasted.

But it paled in comparison to Red Star War Wine!

The liquid burned like fire when it reached his stomach.

His face flushed red.

He thought, “No wonder this is warriors’ wine!”

Zhiqi wondered how such wine could be made, feeling more mystified by Great Xia’s power.

Gao Jing smiled without answering.

After all, tobacco and alcohol went hand in hand.

These were his weapons to conquer The Abyss market.

The Starlight Wine he previously sold Zhiqi looked pretty,

but just like Red Sandalwood,

its value would drop if overproduced.

People also grew tired of it.

High-proof drinks like Red Star Erguotou were truly suited for long-term bulk trade!

Giants’ love for bulk Baijiu proved it.

Abyss City’s damp underground environment was perfect for selling cigarettes and strong liquor.

Zhiqi couldn’t help asking, “How will you sell this wine?”

How?

Red Star War Wine was Gao Jing’s invented name.

Its true name was…

Red Star Erguotou!

Of course, he’d torn off its original label.

500ml green bottle, 56% alcohol.

Wholesale price 128 yuan per case—12 bottles per case, about 10 yuan each!

Without making ten-thousand-fold profits,

Gao Jing felt he’d wasted his hard work.

But right now, he truly sought little personal gain.

He planned to trade grain with Zhiqi for the Shan Yue Tribe.

Winter had come.

After merging with the Muteng Tribe, Shan Yue Village now had around 1,500 people.

Winter supplies—especially grain—were desperately needed.

Zhiqi knew this too well, having ruthlessly lowered prices before.

Hundreds of premium Seven-Colored Stones

had only gotten the Shan Yue Tribe five carts of grain plus one hundred Black Iron Spears.

For more grain?

Zhiqi refused.

He then offered fifty thousand Shell Coins for Mu Teng Village—so obvious!

Gao Jing guessed those five carts would barely stave off starvation this winter,

but full bellies daily?

Impossible.

That’s why he chose to help.

May Shan Yue Giants pass this winter comfortably!

After an hour of bargaining with Zhiqi, they closed the deal.

Details need not be elaborated.

The Shan Yue Tribe secured twelve more carts of grain.

Moreover, Gao Jing obtained a new Witch Artifact—the strength-boosting Savage Bull Armlet!

Zhiqi also left satisfied.

Both sides won.