Rising prices are a common practice for profiteers.
Yi Qing looked at the two gold ingots in the bawd's hands, "It looks like we have no fate with the ruyi. Leave the money, let's go."
"No, no, I'm going to scream." The old procuress turned and ran, as if she was afraid they would go back on their word.
Not long after, the old procuress came in with a woman. The woman wore a light green dress, and at first glance, it looked like there were many wrinkles on her face. Her face was dark, and the jewelry she wore looked cheap.
"The two of you, the ruyi scepter has arrived." The old procuress smiled obsequiously.
Xiao Jinghan looked at Yi Qing, who nodded slightly.
"Give us some wine and food." Xiao Jinghan tossed another gold ingot to the old procuress.