Dragon's Origin

Chapter 114: I Have a Fortune Pill (Part 2)

Liu Gongzi concealed his excited gaze very well, but it couldn't escape Wang Sheng's eyes. What was Wang Sheng good at? He was a super sniper who could scan a crowd of thousands and accurately identify his target. He relied on his eyes for a living. Not to mention, his eyesight was specially enhanced during the Chiwen transformation. How could he miss it?

"May I ask, where did you get this dagger?" Liu Gongzi's emotional control seemed excellent. He calmed down instantly, waved his hand, and two servants obediently stood behind him. Only then did Liu Gongzi casually ask while playing with the dagger, "If you don't mind, I'd like to buy it. Is that okay?"

He seemed suddenly interested in this sharp dagger. He politely wanted to buy it, politely asking for Wang Sheng's opinion, and also casually asking about the dagger's origin. Everything seemed like he was just a buyer.

Before Wang Sheng could answer, Liu Gongzi seemed to realize he was being a bit eager and explained again, "I heard this dagger is very sharp. That hole was made by this dagger, right?"

As he asked, Liu Gongzi pointed to the hole Wang Sheng had stabbed in the iron砧板(zhēn bǎn) [chopping board], seemingly indicating he came because of the dagger's reputation.

"Sure!" Wang Sheng replied with a smile. "It's just a dagger. It's rare that Liu Gongzi likes it."

He agreed to sell the item, but Wang Sheng didn't mention anything about its origin. Also, he didn't set a price, waiting for Liu Gongzi to offer one himself.

Was his attitude good? It couldn't be better! There was no reason to get angry. Could he directly ask about the dagger's origin? Wouldn't that lead to being ripped off?

"Du Lang, Liu Gongzi is a distinguished guest of the City Lord's Mansion. If possible, please be accommodating." Just as Liu Gongzi was at a loss, Wang Sheng suddenly heard the familiar voice of the City Lord's Mansion's steward.

The steward's figure silently appeared a dozen steps behind Liu Gongzi, just enough for Wang Sheng to see, and his voice was just loud enough for Wang Sheng to hear, but it didn't interfere with the transaction between Wang Sheng and Liu Gongzi. It was a very appropriate distance.

But Wang Sheng immediately revealed a smile. The steward's surface intention was to remind Wang Sheng that Liu Gongzi was a distinguished guest, but when he spoke, there was a slight inflection on the words 'distinguished guest,' as if he had an accent. Wang Sheng immediately understood that this distinguished guest was not only of noble status but also wealthy enough to be considered a 'fat sheep'.

"Gongzi wants to know the origin of this dagger." Wang Sheng smiled, and his attitude immediately became much warmer. He stood up from the rocking chair and said with a smile, "To be honest, I found it in the Thousand Absolute Land."

Upon hearing the answer was the Thousand Absolute Land, not only Liu Gongzi but even the steward behind him changed their expressions. Seeing Wang Sheng's gaze sweep over, he smiled at Wang Sheng as if to encourage him.

"What part of the Thousand Absolute Land?" Liu Gongzi was clearly not a deep and cunning old fox. His face immediately revealed an excited expression, and he eagerly asked, "What else was there with the dagger?"

This time, Wang Sheng simply smiled but didn't speak. His eyes calmly looked at Liu Gongzi, as if asking, 'Why should I tell you?'

Liu Gongzi waited expectantly for Wang Sheng to answer, but he was met with Wang Sheng standing calmly and remaining silent. His face instantly changed. Just as he was about to explode, a servant behind him quickly stepped forward and reminded him in his ear.

Listening to the servant's reminder, the anger on Liu Gongzi's face flashed and disappeared. He suppressed his anger, took a few deep breaths, and quelled the rising fire. There wasn't a single good person in this city. The City Lord wanted benefits, and now this guy also wanted him to pay a price.

From childhood, Liu Gongzi was born into the upper class. He was always giving orders and getting whatever he wanted. When had he ever encountered someone who wouldn't give information without benefits? If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't take action against Wang Sheng in Worry-Free City, he would have let Wang Sheng know what rules were. How dare this gongzi ask you a question and you act so difficult?

"Speak, what do you want?" Liu Gongzi was unhappy and his expression became arrogant. Since Wang Sheng wanted to set conditions, then he was just a lackey who did things for money. There was no need to be polite.

"There's also a necklace." Wang Sheng didn't directly state his conditions, but instead, he smiled and answered Liu Gongzi's question.

Hearing there was also a necklace, Liu Gongzi's face changed even more. Without thinking, he shouted, "Give it to me!"

"What will you trade for it?" Wang Sheng smiled again. This Liu Gongzi was truly simple-minded. Did he think everyone was his servant? Wanting something just because he wanted it?

Liu Gongzi was stunned, and he clenched his fist, almost wanting to attack. The steward not far away coughed softly, as if reminding Liu Gongzi that this wasn't his territory but the inner city of Worry-Free City.

In any case, in the current situation, whoever spoke first would likely suffer a loss. Wang Sheng had something in his hands and wasn't afraid of not getting a good price. Although Liu Gongzi was holding a dagger, it was just a dagger. What was important was the whereabouts of the dagger's owner, wasn't it?

The servant on the other side sighed slightly, stepped forward slightly, and whispered a reminder into his gongzi's ear. Then, a smile appeared on Liu Gongzi's face.

"I heard you're offering hundreds of thousands of gold coins in Worry-Free City for news of the Fortune Pill." Liu Gongzi clearly had a sense of triumph as if he had Wang Sheng in his grasp. He smiled particularly cheerfully. "You don't need to offer a reward anymore. Give me the necklace, and I'll tell you the news of the Fortune Pill."

As soon as Wang Sheng heard about the Fortune Pill, without saying a word, he flipped his hand, and a necklace appeared in his hand. It was the one that the dagger's owner wore around her neck back then. The pendant was a piece of jade with a unique mark on it.

Seeing the jade pendant, not only Liu Gongzi but even the two servants' eyes lit up. If it weren't for the steward's cough again, the three of them might have rushed forward.

"Give it to me!" Liu Gongzi's eyes were almost red as he shouted those words.

"The news of the Fortune Pill!" Wang Sheng calmly flipped his hand, held the jade pendant in his hand, and looked at Liu Gongzi.

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"My family has the Fortune Pill!" Liu Gongzi's face tightened, and he suddenly laughed and answered.

This news made Wang Sheng widen his eyes. This guy's family actually had the legendary Fortune Pill? Could it be that this guy is actually a descendant of some reclusive family?

Looking towards the steward, the steward nodded imperceptibly, acknowledging Liu Gongzi's words.

Without saying a word, Wang Sheng threw the jade pendant towards Liu Gongzi.

Liu Gongzi stretched out his hand, tightly grasped the jade pendant in his hand, carefully looked at it, then smiled and put it away, and then said to Wang Sheng, "Although my family has the Fortune Pill, you will never get it!"