Chapter 199, Buying at Low Prices.

Chapter 199, Buying at Low Prices.

Everyone present turned to look at the figure in front.

Rentam City was no longer safe; the Warhammer Party could invade at any moment.

People could leave, but they couldn't take all the goods from the city with them.

If the Warhammer Party breaks into the city, these goods would be lost.

Even if they don't invade, leaving the goods behind without supervision for a long time would still result in their loss.

This is Rentam City, a place full of gangs and mercenary groups. An unattended warehouse is like lost property on the streets—it would be stolen within three days.

The best option is to sell off the excess goods before leaving.

Convert them into money to carry.

Over the past few days, the shops have been trying to resolve this issue, but they've been dealing with merchant caravans, who are also selling goods.

Now, finally, they've found someone willing to buy, but it sounds like he's trying to drive the price down.

"Captain, can you really take all of our goods?" someone asked, doubtful.

Even when the Warhammer Party wasn't blocking the roads, it would have been difficult for anyone to take this much merchandise.

"That depends on the prices you're offering. If the prices are fair, I'm willing to help lighten your load. If not, there's nothing I can do." Wu Heng responded directly.

"Captain Wu Heng, I run a cloth shop. I have high-quality fabric materials and am willing to offer a 30% discount to sell this batch to you," a human shop owner smiled while sitting in his chair.

Wu Heng thought about the offer.

A 30% discount… which meant he was offering a 30% price cut.

This price was equivalent to a typical bulk sale discount.

It was similar to the discount he got when buying in bulk from the Mao Liao Armor Shop.

This must be their standard bulk sale price.

Wu Heng glanced at the man and shook his head, saying, "Too expensive, and you're not showing any sincerity. I usually get better deals than what you're offering now."

"Uh…" The fabric shop owner's smile turned awkward. He hadn't expected this new guild captain to have experience buying in bulk. He quickly explained, "Our fabrics are all premium quality, unlike those ordinary ones that…"

Wu Heng raised his hand to stop him and said, "Think it over first, and when you're ready with a better price, we can talk."

The fabric shop owner's face turned red, and he held back his words, sitting back down amidst the chuckles of the other shop owners.

He crossed his arms and legs, acting as if he was waiting to see what prices the others would offer.

There was a moment of silence.

An orc stood up, made an orcish salute, and said in a deep voice, "Captain Wu Heng, I still have some weapons and shields that I can sell to you."

Wu Heng had seen this orc shop owner before.

He owned the weapon shop across from the Mao Liao Armor Shop.

Wu Heng had visited this shop when Duke took him to inquire about throwing spears.

They had met, but weren't close.

"Of course, it depends on the discount you're offering."

The weapon shop owner said directly, "I'll give you a 40% discount. The weapons are regularly sold to mercenaries, and their quality is guaranteed."

Fabrics weren't something Wu Heng needed.

If the price was low, he'd buy it; if not, he wouldn't.

But weapons were something Wu Heng was interested in purchasing.

After all, his skeletons had been using kitchen knives for some time now, and he was looking to upgrade their weapons.

Kitchen knives were useful, but they couldn't compare to real weapons.

"Give me a 60% discount, and I'll take them."

"No, no, that would be too much of a loss for us."

"You're all about to leave anyway. You can't keep these things, so why not take the money and live a good life back in your tribe?" Wu Heng pressed on.

He dared to haggle because he knew they were in a rush to leave.

The orc shop owner still shook his head. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Captain, you might not know, but our people have been conscripted by the city lord's mansion. We can't leave. We've been ordered to stay and make arrows and repair weapons."

This revelation caused everyone to freeze.

Immediately, some began to sweat, their legs shaking nervously.

If the weapon shop's craftsmen were being forced to make arrows, it meant a battle was definitely coming.

The people in the inner city always had more accurate intelligence.

"Even if you stay, once the fighting starts, your goods won't be safe. Just give me a fair price, and I'll buy them. After all, we've known each other for a while." Wu Heng said directly.

The orc shop owner squinted and glanced at the Mao Liao Armor Shop owner nearby.

Finally, he said, "50% off."

Wu Heng didn't want to waste more time haggling, "Alright, I'll take everything in your shop."

The orc shop owner nodded, "I'll go back now to tally up the inventory and give you an exact price."

"Good." Wu Heng nodded.

The orc shop owner stood up and, without paying attention to anyone else, left the shop.

At that moment, the fabric shop owner quickly spoke up, "Captain, I've thought it over. I'll also give you a 50% discount."

Wu Heng said directly, "For fabrics, I'll pay 20% of the original price. You're offering the other 80%."

"That… that's too low…"

Before he could haggle, another shop owner stood up.

"Captain, I have a batch of new furniture, including some magical items with engraved runes. Do you want them?"

"I'm from a herbal shop. I have some herbs I can sell to you."

"Jewelry is always valuable. You won't lose money buying it."

"…"

Suddenly, the room became chaotic, with everyone shouting offers, making it hard to tell who was from which shop.

Wu Heng waved his hand to signal for silence and said, "Weapons, armor, and herbs will be bought at 50% of the original price. Fabrics, food, magical items, and miscellaneous goods will be bought at 20%. If you agree, go prepare your inventories and bring me the lists. I'll pick up the goods myself."

Magical items referred to furniture engraved with runes, different from other enchanted tools.

They were used for daily life.

After a brief silence, the room became noisy again.

"Captain, jewelry should be bought at 50%, right?"

"Captain, don't you want slaves? Why didn't you include slaves? They're all young women."

"..."

Creak~!

Amid the discussion, the door was pushed open.

Several mercenaries in armor with swords at their waists walked in.

They glanced around the room, their stern faces softening into smiles as one said, "We're from the Lyle Merchant Guild. Is this where someone is buying warehouse goods?"

"Yes, what do you have in your warehouse?" Wu Heng asked.

"Fabrics and spices."

Wu Heng hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'll buy them at 20% of the original price. If you agree, you can leave the goods here."

The mercenary hesitated for a while, then nodded, "Alright, I'll sell them."

Then he added, "Do you want horses and wagons too?"

"You're selling the wagons too?"

"They were originally used for hauling goods in the city. The horses are all in their prime. If you need them, I'll sell them to you at a low price as well." The mercenary continued.

"Alright, I'll take them. Go tally up your inventory, and I'll send someone to verify it later." Wu Heng said directly.

"Understood." The mercenary quickly left.

As soon as the mercenary left.

The door swung open again.

Several more shop owners and mercenaries from other districts entered.

"Is this the place to sell goods?"

Woosh~!

The room became even noisier.

"I'll sell you my fabrics. I'll go tally up the goods and deliver them to you soon."

"I have a few wagons too. I'll sell them along with the goods!"

The shop owners, who had been haggling earlier, now quickly approached Wu Heng to confirm their sales.

Then they rushed out of the shop to tally their goods.

......

At 9 a.m.

Wu Heng exchanged his money for gold coins at the Snake Emblem Consortium.

He and Andviel then started visiting the shops listed at the Mao Liao Armor Shop to collect the goods.

Wu Heng received the goods, and the shop owners got their cash.

Both sides achieved their goals.

Most of the time, Wu Heng paid, stored the goods in his spatial ring, and the shop owners immediately closed up shop and prepared to leave.

No one knew when the battle would start, or if the city gates would suddenly be closed to prevent anyone from leaving.

Everyone wanted to leave as soon as possible.

As Wu Heng watched the streets, with every shop closing its doors, a sense of desolation hung in the air. Andviel looked up at him.

"Master, do you think the Warhammer Party won't attack?"

While others were selling their goods at low prices, her master was exchanging for gold coins and sweeping up all the merchandise.

He was buying everything, even the most obscure items.

This made her wonder if Wu Heng had some inside information that the battle wouldn't happen.

Wu Heng shook his head, "I don't know, but judging by the current situation, it seems this battle is inevitable."

Every faction had its own intelligence sources.

The first wave of people from the inner city had almost all left, and now the shop owners were leaving too.

Earlier at the Snake Emblem Consortium, security was tight both inside and out.

Clearly, the situation had become quite serious.

Andviel's expression grew tense, and she whispered, "Master, then why are you buying all these goods?"

Before Wu Heng could answer.

She continued, "Master, maybe we should hide for a while too. Even if we live outside for a time, Minnie and I can take good care of you."

In her and Minnie's eyes.

Their master surely came from some powerful family.

Otherwise, how could he spend so lavishly, be so young and already a guild captain, and have good connections with the Consortium leaders?

Not leaving the city must be because he didn't want to endure hardship.

But even a little hardship would be better than getting involved in this battle!

Wu Heng raised his hand and gently patted her head, causing her furry ears to twitch as he stroked them, "It's not that bad yet. Some things, depending on where you stand, come with responsibilities. Merchants and mercenaries can drop everything and leave, but as a guild captain, I can't run away just because I hear rumors."

Andviel seemed to understand a bit and nodded, "Then I'll follow your lead."

"Don't worry, even if there's a battle, I'll make sure to get you both out." Wu Heng assured her.

The two continued visiting the remaining shops.

They bought up everything in the warehouses.

Along the way, more merchant guilds approached, asking about prices and selling their goods to Wu Heng.

When it was all over.

Wu Heng looked at Andviel and said, "Buy some supplies for your kin. Since the shops will be closing soon, tell them not to go outside if it's dangerous. If anything happens, go find Wen Mansa of the Spikes Gang."

"Oh, okay, I'll handle it now."

"Once everything is settled, return home quickly, and don't linger outside."

"Alright!" Andviel nodded and quickly headed to the shop.

Wu Heng, carrying the goods, returned home.