Night of the Broken Gliph

Similar to the third teacher, Chau Chung was chubby with a smile always on his face. But rather than being as friendly as the third teacher, he kept a professional smile that of a businessman. Many belittled him, but all of them were stunned as Chau Chung repeatedly proved his ability with the Black Tortoise Auction House. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5g5mwTMCe 維尼

As agreed, Chau Chung set up a small group that exclusively worked for Chui Yim. They also marketed Chui Yim’s skills, and news of the Auction House collaborating with a talented blacksmith willing to customise gliph weapons became a hot topic. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlHIBh18cE 維尼

The use of precious ingredients as a substitute for money and bulk purchase discounts drove countless gliphers crazy. What increased demand even further was that he only accepted ten orders per month, which meant that supply was limited! 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7DFik3lXU 維尼

Even Chui Yim didn’t expect the hot reception of his business, which was especially valuable for two-chambered gliphers who couldn’t break through anymore. Such a gliph weapon could last them forever.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUPVHhw9wi 維尼

In the past, there had never been blacksmiths willing to lower themselves to do this; gliphers who owned customised weapons had to exercise many connections and favours for them. No one had ever started a business around it publicly. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡhgbMPbGaMt 維尼

Chui Yim was initially angry when he suddenly received ten orders for gliph weapons from Chau Chung, but he calmed down after receiving his payment in the form of silver taels and precious resources.8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡceY1MCjexp 維尼

“Brother Chui, I’ll definitely not let you take a loss. The resources here are worth at least eight hundred thousand silver tales. Our transaction fee will be no more than five per cent.” 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCwZnQmwl2 維尼

Chui Yim frowned suspiciously and asked, “Five per cent?”8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡVH83n4H31G 維尼

Even Kam Chin Kee was surprised by the low commission. How was this possible when Chau Chung was spending so much effort and money, even going as far as establishing a special group to work under Chui Yim? All these would cost at least a few ten thousand taels! Yet, he was only taking a five per cent fee? 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5YcSUoDw4 維尼

“Brother Chui, I’m worse than you in forging, but we’re the opposite in business.” Chau Chung laughed.   8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡshl91KDpx5 維尼

“Firstly, I want to prove to the Black Tortoise Auction House that my methodology works. Humans are naturally greedy and will want discounted things even if they are unsuited for them. Bulk purchasing takes advantage of this since after accumulating a certain number of people, they will receive a discount. Considering our products are gliph weapons, people will certainly flock to buy them! 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtJL0ekXik 維尼

“If I succeed this time, the Black Tortoise Auction House will start to consider cooperating with me, which will help boost my fame. Moreover, do you know what’s our greatest strength, Brother Chui?” 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8sSvDPyu2e 維尼

“What?” Chui Yim responded subconsciously.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfXGb8Qvyc 維尼

“Our age!”  Chau Chung laughed out loud. “The two of us might seem mature, but you should realise how young we actually are! Be it our potential to grow or time to fail, we have plenty of it! So what if we fail this time? We can get back up and try again; I believe we will succeed one way or another!” He patted his belly. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRXykeP0tV 維尼

“I’ll be very honest; Brother Chui is the first person that I, Chau Chung, think highly of! You are Doctor Odd’s disciple but also extremely skilled in forging. If you can forge a grade two gliph weapon now, don’t you wonder about what you’ll be able to do in the future?” 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kHp1JOgi0 維尼

“I am not a short-sighted person.” Chau Chung patted his chest. “I think highly of you and even more so of your future and potential. I hope Brother Chui will choose to work with me should you see any business opportunity in the future.” 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡQlerzbPdPO 維尼

Kam Chin Kee couldn’t help but look at Chau Chung with admiration. Others might not know it, but he knew how famous and powerful Chui Yim was back on the Sallow Continent and how many people joined his sect for a weapon. It could be said that the gliph weapons Chui Yim forged were limited by only his strength, not his comprehension. There wasn’t any bottleneck to speak of since Chui Yim was already at the top of this world regarding forging skills. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzP34bk4iJ 維尼

Chau Chung was investing in Chui Yim, and Kam Chin Kee was sure he would succeed. He was even considering whether he should switch his agent from Madame Yuen to the teenager in front of him. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6K9didub1s 維尼

On the other hand, Chui Yim nodded in agreement. He might not understand too much about business, but he felt Chau Chung’s sincerity. Furthermore, he wouldn’t be spending too much time on earning money as his New Rich Plan was meant only to fund his school fees. Now that he could pay someone to handle the logistics for him, he could save time to plan for his other matters. This was a win-win situation. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWRrFcSoww 維尼

Finally, Chui Yim no longer felt pressured by his lack of silver taels. He even slightly regretted his deal with late Chor Huet Zhin.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWKHm3rI7N 維尼

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The sun was gradually descending down the western horizon. Winter was freezing cold, but not in South Imperial City, which was only slightly cooler with minor snowing thanks to its protective gliph formation. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1MmIaIfGN 維尼

The sun’s rays painted everything orange, including the Wandering Son’s Lake. It was a peaceful day for most in South Imperial City, but this was an important day for some.   8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡry2AQ6PGfp 維尼

The black night fell as soon as the sun disappeared. Black figures were hidden in the alleys of the South Imperial City. Nobody knew when they had arrived, concealed from the citizens and wandering like strays.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡTBt8KUn0kC 維尼

Blue Dragon Avenue. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwExfiwihG 維尼

At the Chor Mansion in Blue Dragon Avenue, it was as secure as always. Even at night, and despite the capital’s security, the Chor Clan never relaxed. There was a guard every five steps away and a guardpost every ten steps. The Chor Clan disciples held their pitch-black rods as they patrolled through the night. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡo5bJIFhLWu 維尼

This was one of the reasons why the Chor Clan remained undefeated. They maintained their regimented army-like manner despite becoming a noble, famous clan.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNo9W4P4a8 維尼

A Chor Clan disciple was patrolling when he heard something and turned towards it. “Who’s there!” 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwgnRKUyGq 維尼

He was staring at a bush. He looked closely, only shaking his head after some time and rubbing his eyes as he mumbled to himself. “Maybe I’m too tired?”8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LdJXhwmRR 維尼

He turned around and continued his patrol. But his body jolted the instant he turned around.  8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡITyYYyktYy 維尼

A pitch-black knife was embedded into the back of his neck. 8964 copyright protection145ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgyEgMAwgt 維尼

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