novelraw Chapter 119
Chapter 119
In the bright and spacious office, Su Wan and Su Wangchuan faced each other across the desk. The atmosphere felt like a corporate duel.
“Sit.”
“Let us talk it through.”
Su Wan revealed a radiant smile.
“In our company, every employee involved in large-scale transactions is considered one of our most valuable assets—and among our most outstanding staff…”
After Su Wangchuan took his seat, the tension in the office eased slightly.
“It is like this,” Su Wan explained with a smile.
“When we speak of a large-scale transaction, we mean one starting at one hundred taels of gold. Each transaction at that level will earn you fifty million in cash. At the same time, we will provide you with one piece of intelligence support in spirit realm—such as channels to obtain martial arts, shortcuts in cultivating techniques, information about high-value NPCs, or any other intelligence you require.”
“However, for each transaction, we can only provide one piece of intelligence.”
Su Wangchuan frowned slightly.Seeing this, Su Wan clarified, “Each piece of intelligence costs us considerable time and effort to gather. In some cases, we may have paid a heavy price for it. We will also strive to provide comprehensive information to ensure it is worth more than the cost.”
Su Wangchuan relaxed a little.
“In that case, let us try it first. I currently have one hundred taels of gold… But you also said that currency will lose value in the future. Can I exchange for martial arts manuals within the game instead?”
He continued calmly, “You know there are plenty of gold buyers in the game. They are willing to purchase gold at high prices and sell spirit realm intelligence along the way… That fifty million does not interest me in the slightest. Let us change the terms.”
“Very well.”
Su Wan did not seem surprised by such requests from capable employees. She shrugged lightly.
“What do you need? Tell me. As long as it is not excessive, I am willing to contact higher management to facilitate the transaction.”
“I want Second-Rank martial arts manuals.”
Su Wangchuan did not hesitate.
At present, he needed to break through to Second-Rank Martial Artist as quickly as possible.
Su Wan responded at once.
“On the black market, a Second-Rank martial art costs ten taels of gold per manual. However, ordinary counties cannot obtain them. Through us, accounting for manpower, escort costs, and lost time, the price rises to twenty taels of gold per manual. If you agree, tell me the type of techniques you need. We can prepare five manuals and have them delivered to you as soon as possible.”
It was obvious she had conducted many such transactions before.
Yet the price made Su Wangchuan’s heart ache.
Twenty taels of gold per Second-Rank manual.
Double the black market rate.
A black shop indeed.
“If escort costs increase for one manual, how can they increase for five?” Su Wangchuan bargained. “For one hundred taels of gold, I want nine manuals.”
“Hall Master Su, you misunderstand.”
Su Wan shook a finger.
“We use escort agencies for transport. The escort fee for cargo worth ten taels of gold differs from that for cargo worth fifty taels. If the shipment is robbed, the escort agency must compensate for the loss.”
“So the price stands. It is not negotiable.”
“And you may not realize that Second-Rank martial arts are far rarer than First-Rank ones. Even at the prefectural level, they are difficult to acquire. As for Third-Rank, you may only see them at auctions.”
Su Wangchuan had no grounds to refute her.
“Very well.”
The first transaction was settled.
Su Wan smiled.
“Since you have completed your first transaction, the company will provide one piece of intelligence. Consider carefully—which direction do you want?”
Su Wangchuan fell into thought.
There were countless mysteries about spirit realm that troubled him.
Who had developed this game?
Why had global leaders pushed it so aggressively?
He had too many questions.
But the most urgent question in his heart was this:
“When a player dies in spirit realm, their account is deleted… Is there truly no way to avoid death in the real world?”
He voiced the question.
Su Wan froze for a moment, then could not help but laugh softly.
“Hall Master Su, you are still too young…”
“Very well. I will give you this answer for free.”
She inhaled deeply, her expression cold and resolute.
“As far as I know, when a player character dies, the person in the real world will die as well. It is only a matter of time.”
Su Wangchuan’s heart trembled. The final sliver of hope in him shattered.
“All right.”
Su Wan returned to her seat behind the desk, crossing her arms.
“Ask something that will actually help you.”
“For example?” he countered. “What do you think I most need to know right now?”
He did not know Su Wan’s identity or strength in the game, but it was clear she possessed deep knowledge and extensive intelligence.
She paused briefly, then laughed.
“I just called you naïve. It seems I was mistaken. You are clever.”
“Very well.”
“I will give you several directions. You may choose.”
She raised her index finger.
“You are currently a First-Rank Martial Artist. Strength enhancement is every player’s primary goal. I would recommend intelligence related to Second-Rank Martial Artists—such as the attribute thresholds required, the attribute bonuses granted by various Second-Rank manuals, and recommended combinations of techniques.”
“This would help you break through to Second-Rank quickly, rather than waste time and money like Lin Xun’s land-clearing team, wandering down countless detours and still failing to reach First Rank.”
Su Wangchuan felt deeply tempted.
She raised a second finger.
“You are now Hall Master of the Yulong Gang’s Huishui County hall. You should consider learning about the Jianghu figures and power dynamics around you. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will survive every battle. Maintaining your position and continuing to operate effectively will create immense value—and also strengthen you.”
“A second option would be intelligence on all local and surrounding forces, including every First-Rank and Second-Rank Martial Artist. When you encounter them in the future, you will hold greater initiative and better protect yourself.”
Su Wangchuan nodded silently. That made sense.
“There is also another option.”
“Have you considered mastering the path from ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ to ‘Entry-Level Mastery’? We currently have a project that can help you elevate a martial art from ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ to ‘Entry-Level Mastery’…”
At that moment, Su Wangchuan suddenly felt as though Su Wan were a demon from his own heart.
It was as if she had dissected him completely—every desire, every ambition, grasped firmly in her hands.
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