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He glanced at the book; it was about alchemy, which was exactly what he needed, but it was really terrible.
The room was covered in burn marks, oil stains, dirt, and some pages were even torn in half, making it a truly pitiful sight.
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Chapter Twenty-Three: Purchase of an Alchemy Manual, Chance Encounter with a Newly Opened Timber Shop, and a Three-Hundred-Year-Old Peach Wood Sword
"Young Master Su, I acquired this book. The person said it might look tattered, but it's very useful, so the price is a bit high!"
Seemingly sensing that Su Feng did indeed have ideas, the old gentleman spoke up somewhat awkwardly.
He was worried that Su Feng might not want the books he had spent money to buy back, which would be the biggest loss for him.
Su Feng ignored it, only flipping through it briefly. After confirming that it was a book recording alchemy, he couldn't help but feel happy.
Even if a cultivator saw this kind of book, they would most likely not want it, since many of the contents are incomplete and in tatters. Who knows if the pills made from it would be edible?
If we run out of ingredients and can't eat it, it'll be such a waste.
However, this matter has no impact on Su Feng at all; Tianyan will just need to spend a little more time.
"how much is it?"
Su Feng raised an eyebrow and asked the old man.
"Uh, one silver dollar!"
The old man carefully extended one finger and said somewhat embarrassedly.
Upon hearing this, Su Feng flicked his finger and tossed two silver dollars to the old man.
"Sir, if possible, please collect more of these books in the future. It doesn't matter if they're a little tattered!"
As Su Feng spoke, he accepted the book and turned to leave.
"Thank you, Young Master Su. Don't worry, Young Master Su!"
The old man, with two silver dollars in his pocket, agreed with a broad smile.
After all, he could earn quite a bit from Su Feng each time, enough to sustain his livelihood for quite some time.
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Su Feng continued browsing the market, thinking about exploring some remote areas.
The market is full of businesses that cater to the needs of ordinary people. Although there are fewer people in more remote places, they actually have specific customers. For example, the materials that Uncle Fu bought before were bought in this way.
Before I knew it, I had walked into a store that sells items.
"That's strange, when did this place open? I never noticed it before!"
Su Feng walked in curiously.
What would you like to order?
Upon seeing the arrival of a well-dressed young customer, the shopkeeper immediately sensed a big business opportunity was on its way.
"I'm just browsing!" Su Feng said calmly, clearly understanding the shopkeeper's intentions.
Young people dressed well like him are usually from wealthy families or have returned from big cities. In the eyes of many business people, they are just fools with too much money!
He came to the shop mainly to buy some old peach wood to make a peach wood sword, which could also be considered as buying a magic weapon.
"Sir, are you looking to buy some novel little gadgets, something for home use, something to display, or perhaps something custom-made?"
The shop assistant introduced the items in the shop.
"I don't want these things. Call your boss over here!"
Su Feng was too lazy to talk to the guy. It wasn't that he looked down on it, but rather that most people didn't know what he wanted.
The shop assistant was taken aback upon hearing this, and looked at Su Feng with some suspicion, worried that Su Feng was there to cause trouble, but seeing that Su Feng was dressed well, he didn't seem like it.
"I need to speak with your boss. Just have him come out!"
Su Feng mentioned it again.
"Okay, please have some tea and wait a moment!" The waiter immediately realized that this was a really big business opportunity, so he quickly poured tea for Su Feng and went to the back to call the boss.
Before long, a middle-aged man came out. He was dressed very elegantly and even wore a jade thumb ring on his thumb, which made him look quite imposing.
"I'm the boss, which guy is looking for me?"
The middle-aged man looked at Su Feng inside the shop with a smile.
"Boss, let's sit down and talk!"
Su Feng nodded, gesturing for the boss to come over.
Seeing this, the boss didn't say much, but sat down opposite him and secretly sized up Su Feng.
"Boss, I'll get straight to the point. Do you take jobs here? Of course, not timber jobs, but special jobs!"
Su Feng said slowly.
He was also involved in the timber business, selling furniture and trinkets. He was involved in the timber business in town, so the newly opened furniture store was a bit of a surprise to him.
The reason he entered the furniture store was because he saw something amiss. He had practically won over the town's timber business, and this store might not only be in the timber business, but also have other businesses, otherwise it would be losing money hand over fist.
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper laughed and immediately asked, "What kind of business are you looking for, young man?"
"I want high-quality peach wood, the older the better. Also, if you can get any lightning-struck wood, I'll take that too. As long as the price is right, I'll pay without hesitation!"
Su Feng calmly stated what he wanted.
He didn't have that aspect in his business. After all, for him, making money from these people was easier than making money from ordinary people.
Of course, he wouldn't do the kind of shady business that exploits others, nor would he engage in any form of exploitation.
"Peach wood and lightning-struck wood, young man, you seem to be an expert. You can get these things, but it will take time. Ten-year-old peach wood is different from hundred-year-old peach wood, and even fifty-year-old peach wood is different. In addition, lightning-struck wood is extremely special and very expensive. Are you sure you want to buy it?"
The boss said with a smile.
"Yes, let's talk about the price!"
Su Feng waved his hand. He had specifically asked his second uncle beforehand, and he had a clear understanding of the situation.
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After some haggling, they finally settled on a price of 500 silver dollars and a 300-year age. As for the lightning-struck wood, they couldn't buy it. Su Feng planned to go look around again; he also had a timber business and would ask someone to help him find it later.
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Chapter Twenty-Four: One Hundred and Eight Five-Emperor Coins, Ordering Five Elements Flags, and an Encounter with a Woodcutter
After leaving the shop, Su Feng wandered around and eventually arrived at an antique shop.
"It's Young Master Su! Long time no see!"
When the shop assistant saw Su Feng, he quickly greeted him and poured him tea.
"Is your manager, Manager Tong, here?"
Su Feng sat in his chair and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Yes, please wait a moment, I'll go and call the manager!" The waiter nodded quickly.
Before long, Manager Tong came out and greeted Su Feng with a big smile.
"Brother Su, I rarely see you come to my little shop!" Shopkeeper Tong said with a smile.
"I don't usually like going out, but I came here as soon as I stepped out!"
Su Feng said with a smile.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Su Feng also revealed what he wanted.
"Five Emperor Coins? Brother Su, have you run into some trouble? If you have, you can go find Uncle Jiu in town!"
Manager Tong asked with some doubt.
"No, actually it's just that I, the younger brother, wanted to think about it myself!"
Su Feng explained with a smile.
He bought the Five Emperors Coins only to make a copper coin sword.
"So that's how it is. Brother, are you planning to get the Five Emperors Coins or the Small Five Emperors Coins?" Manager Tong asked.
"Let's have the Five Emperors Coins, one hundred and eight of them!"
Su Feng spoke up.
“Alright, this is no small amount. I’ll go find it for you.” Manager Tong nodded.
The Five Emperors Coins are the Banliang coin minted in the Qin Dynasty, the Wuzhu coin minted in the Han Dynasty, the Kaiyuan Tongbao coin minted in the Tang Dynasty, the Songyuan Tongbao coin minted in the Song Dynasty, and the Yongle Tongbao coin minted in the Ming Dynasty, collectively known as the Great Five Emperors Coins.
Another type refers to the Shunzhi Tongbao, Kangxi Tongbao, Yongzheng Tongbao, Qianlong Tongbao, and Jiaqing Tongbao, collectively known as the "Five Emperors' Coins".
Ordinary people usually want 21 or 49 coins, and the most they want is 84. Although there are many Five Emperor Coins in existence, they cannot withstand the demand.
Su Feng wanted 108 coins not only because he was wealthy, but also because they aligned with the 108 Heavenly and Earthly Fiends.
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After an unknown amount of time, Manager Tong finally took out the copper coins.
"Brother, I've found you! Besides those Taoist priests, you're the only other person I've ever seen asking for so many copper coins!"
Manager Tong said with a smile.
"Brother, you've worked hard. I'll treat you to tea and a meal another day!" Su Feng said with a smile.
"Of the Five Emperors' Coins, the most valuable is the Qin Banliang coin. It's from the furthest time and has a different significance. How about this, I won't make a profit on you, just 1,500 silver dollars, how about that!"