The reason for the rise in gold and silver prices is simple.
This is because the major weapon-refining sect, Cloud City, recently introduced a type of artificial treasure called: Purple Ice Silver.
It is rumored that the most basic synthetic material for this artificial treasure is ordinary gold and silver.
This is why many sects and forces went crazy, buying up ordinary gold and silver in an attempt to profit from it.
This not only drove up the prices of gold and silver, but also caused a shortage of gold and silver in the market in a very short period of time.
After all, even if the price of ordinary gold and silver rises, how much more expensive can it get?
However, even artificially synthesized precious materials are rare treasures that can be used to refine magical artifacts.
If an ordinary magical artifact is made using only spiritual materials, even if it has seventy-two restrictions, it will still need to be reforged into a magical treasure by adding precious materials in order to upgrade it into a magic weapon.
The price difference here is more than just a huge profit; it's practically a risk-free profit!
Even the most distant and uncertain hope is absolutely worth trying.
However, Bai Cang had a question: "To think that you can replicate the formula of Purple Ice Silver based on just a rumor? Isn't that a bit far-fetched?"
The major sects aren't fools; how could they be so naive?
Not to mention, this time the participants are not only unorthodox sects like Heshan Sect, but also major esoteric sects like Longhu Mountain.
But if the formula for artificial treasures is so easy to disassemble and replicate, wouldn't Cloud City, the number one weapon-refining sect in the south, be a mere charlatan?
"It's not that simple."
Shopkeeper Yu explained seriously, "I don't know about others, but the highest goal of the Weaponry Academy here at the Crimson Dragon Academy is nothing more than to analyze the formulas of the two basic materials of Purple Ice Silver: Gold Crystal and Silver Marrow."
Upon hearing this, Bai Cang immediately understood!
If we could use this to establish a connection with Cloud City, wouldn't that be a huge win?
Even if all they provide are gold crystals and silver marrow, that would still be a continuous source of wealth.
The "madness" of those people outside is actually quite understandable.
This is a rare opportunity to exchange ordinary gold and silver for spiritual resources; it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance that shouldn't be missed.
However, they lacked powerful backers and connections, or were simply not strong enough to be trusted by the money exchange. They could only watch helplessly as their windfall went down the drain, missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune.
But "Master Bai" is different!
Bai Cang's expression darkened. "So you're going to block my path to wealth? Do you think my master's sword is ineffective?"
Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents!
Although "Master Bai" is an orphan in this life, he has "Father Han".
You want to "kill my father Han"? Did you ask the "family annihilation maniac" for his opinion?
"The money shop's treasury has been completely emptied. I beg you, sir, to grant me some more time, for the sake of Master Yu."
Shopkeeper Yu pleaded repeatedly, "It won't take long, just half a month, I promise..."
Screw you! Half a month? Even daylilies would be past their prime by then!
Bai Cang kicked Manager Yu to the ground, saying, "I also guarantee you won't leave peacefully. Do you want to be careful in your next life?"
Shopkeeper Yu was kicked to the ground, but he didn't get up. He said with a mournful face, "Even a clever woman can't cook without rice. If it is my life that can make you feel better, I will not dare to complain in the slightest."
It's clear that Manager Yu is a master of the "way of giving up," adhering to the principle of lying down wherever he falls and never making futile struggles.
Anyway, Bai Cang couldn't possibly kill him!
"Fine! Don't say I'm unreasonable or disrespectful to Senior Brother Yu."
Bai Cang sighed, not wanting to get entangled with this stubborn person any longer, and immediately got straight to the point: "Since there is no gold or silver, let's exchange it for spiritual items directly according to the prices of the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion."
Anyway, all he, "Master Bai," wanted to do was make money. If he couldn't make money from Tiangonglou, he could make money from Tonghui Money Shop.
Upon hearing this, Manager Yu scrambled to his feet, his face full of embarrassment. Just as he was about to complain, Bai Cang said decisively, "Eight million taels of silver notes are worth eight hundred spirit pearls. It's not unreasonable for me to ask for a thousand, is it?"
"Exchange 300,000 taels of gold notes for 8,000 taels of pure gold and 10,000 taels of gold. Consider the extra 10,000 taels of gold as your fee for your trouble. Is that reasonable?"
"But...but...I really..." Manager Yu stammered, as if he had something difficult to say.
Bai Cang didn't care about all that. "Either you get paid for your work, or I'll have my master come over and have a good talk with you."
That's all I have to say. Don't say I didn't warn you!
Upon hearing this, Manager Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Then let's do as the Taoist priest says."
Anyway, it was Tonghui Money Shop that suffered the loss, not "Manager Yu".
Ten thousand taels of gold, a hard-earned sum, can yield a considerable profit if handled properly.
Ultimately, the blame will fall on Bai Cang.
From another perspective: if Bai Cang hadn't appeared, he wouldn't have been able to "settle the score."
After all, the amount of gold and silver he handled was far more than just this.
It's a good opportunity to let "Master Bai" suffer, while "Inspector Han" bears the blame.
After all, they're not bothered by having too many lice or too much debt.
"Wait a minute!"
Just then, Bai Cang suddenly called out to Manager Yu, looking at him with a suspicious expression, "You old rascal, you wouldn't be thinking of using my name to settle accounts, would you?"
"You made us, master and apprentice, bear the blame and all the benefits, while you pocketed them all?"
Upon hearing this, Manager Yu was greatly alarmed and shook his head vigorously, exclaiming, "Absolutely not!"
"Even if you lent me a water vat to use as a vent, I wouldn't dare to do such a thing!"
Damn! How can this bastard be so perceptive?
He seems like a ruthless old fox, where is the "clear-headed foolishness" of a pure and innocent youth?
Denial plus denial equals admission!
Bai Cang was "furious" and said, "You dog, how dare you scheme against me?"
"I think you're tired of living, wanting to play a 'clan elimination' game, huh?"
No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!
Shopkeeper Yu shook his head, and the little scheme in his heart vanished instantly.
“This kind of thing requires extra payment!” Bai Cang suddenly said decisively.
"ah?"
Shopkeeper Yu was stunned and immediately sent out a "bullet screen" that transcended time and space.
"Let's all make money together!"
Bai Cang smiled and said, "Look, it's reasonable for me to exchange these 1,000 spirit pearls for 12,000 talisman coins, isn't it?"
Shopkeeper Yu's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "How could I dare disobey the Daoist's orders?"
He could still make a profit if he exchanged 1,000 spirit pearls for 12,000 coins.
Bai Cang then said, "I'll resell these twelve thousand talisman coins to you for four thousand spirit pearls. That's fair, isn't it?"
Huh? Is this how you calculate things?
Abacus beads are flying right at my face!
"Look, he's in a hurry again!"
Seeing the troubled expression on Manager Yu's face, Bai Cang patiently persuaded him, "Making money and making money are actually the same thing. Your Tonghui Money Shop doesn't lack manpower. It's just a matter of putting in a little more effort."
After saying that, Bai Cang glanced at the Yellow Turban warriors, including "Zhang San of Yan," and said, "Let the people below suffer a bit. I'll take the blame for you."
Although these Yellow Turban warriors have no bright future, their cultivation levels are quite high, with even the weakest among them having more than ten acupoints of cultivation.
The leader of the Daoist soldiers, "Zhang San of Yan," even possessed a cultivation level of over thirty apertures.
Since they have nothing to do anyway and can't cultivate and improve their cultivation level on their own, aren't they the best kind of laborers?
The shopkeeper was also tempted upon hearing this, but he did not readily agree.
No matter what, settling an account for eight thousand spirit pearls is no easy task.
What? You're saying that Bai Cang's "price difference" is only three thousand spirit pearls?
He worked so hard to help the shopkeeper with the operations, shouldn't he get some compensation for his hard work?
Seeing this, Bai Cang said again, "In that case, of these four thousand spirit pearls, I only need one thousand spirit pearls."
"For the remaining three thousand spirit pearls, please exchange them for a hundred bushels of bright pearls, as well as herbs that greatly replenish essence and calm the mind. No need for spirit herbs, just ordinary herbs will suffice."
"As for the price, let's set it at 30% of the market price!"
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