Chapter 1922: Ten Out of One
The negotiations stalled again, leaving both sides at an impasse.
Although Jing Tian Wuhou didn’t know that the real Mu Tan was with Luo Yang, she seemed to have quite a bit of understanding about it.
"Mr. Luo, I can first offer you three million," Jing Tian Wuhou said.
"Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, I’ll say it again, I can’t be sure. To make me sure, you can either buy Mu Tan first, or take my poison first." Luo Yang stated.
Seeing Jing Tian Wuhou in deep thought, Luo Yang knew she was likely considering buying it.
But with a quantity like Mu Tan’s, it’s not a small sum.
Luo Yang added, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, how about this, I stay here and watch while you do your research, okay?"
Startled, Jing Tian Wuhou remained silent.
She seemed very cautious, probably not worried about personal harm, but unwilling to let Luo Yang discover other secrets of Mu Tan.
Unexpectedly, the one accompanying Luo Yang was the real Mu Tan.
While the Mu Tan on the table was a counterfeit.
"Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, do you intend to buy just one Mu Tan, or how many?" Luo Yang asked.
Jing Tian Wuhou quickly replied this time.
"Mr. Luo, I just want to buy one," Jing Tian Wuhou stated.
Ten pieces of Mu Tan, and she only wants to buy one?
Could it be that Jing Tian Wuhou isn’t aware that there are ten pieces of Mu Tan?
From what Luo Yang knew, that mysterious Japan Collector also knew that Mu Tan wasn’t just one.
Luo Yang said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, I was planning to make some money, but you only want to buy one."
Upon hearing this, Jing Tian Wuhou was slightly surprised, "Mr. Luo, do you have other pieces of Mu Tan?"
There’s no need to ask; the Tenth Mu Tan can be divided into many pieces of Mu Tan.
Luo Yang nodded, "Yes. Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, do you want to buy or not?"
After contemplating, Jing Tian Wuhou nodded, "Mr. Luo, I really only want to buy one. Can I see your other pieces of Mu Tan?"
So, among the ten pieces of Mu Tan, only one was what Jing Tian Wuhou truly desired.
Why was that?
Spinning the thought around, he couldn’t come up with any reasonable answer.
But one thing was certain, Jing Tian Wuhou was unaware that Mu Tan would exist in the form of the Tenth Mu Tan.
As far as Jing Tian Wuhou was concerned, she might think the appearance of Mu Tan was just that of charcoal.
"Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, you only want to buy one? Not many?" Luo Yang feigned surprise.
"Mr. Luo, I only buy what I like," Jing Tian Wuhou explained.
Such a reason might not even convince a three-year-old child.
The reason behind it could only be clarified after Jing Tian Wuhou took the Master Servant Pill.
Currently, there’s no opportunity, and if things progress normally, it seems impossible to make Jing Tian Wuhou take the Master Servant Pill.
Among the ten pieces of Mu Tan, each holds a voice, but only one is needed by Jing Tian Wuhou.
After pondering for a while, Luo Yang seemed to understand a bit.
It’s likely because one of those pieces of Mu Tan has something Jing Tian Wuhou needs.
But what is it?
Without Yiye Bupo, it’s impossible to converse directly with Jing Tian Wuhou.
Otherwise, it would be a chicken talking to a duck, neither understanding the other.
Luo Yang said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, so which piece do you actually want to buy?"
After a moment’s hesitation, Jing Tian Wuhou asked, "Mr. Luo, how many pieces do you have?"
Saying ten might seem a bit fake.
After all, Mu Tan is not that easy to obtain; saying two or three might be more believable.
After considering it a round, Luo Yang said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, it’s not about how many I have but that I know who has them. Including this piece, there are a total of three pieces."
Hearing this, Jing Tian Wuhou’s face showed suspicion.
"Mr. Luo, can you bring all three pieces of Mu Tan here?" Jing Tian Wuhou asked.
"Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, that’s rather difficult. The other two pieces won’t just be brought here. If you’re sure you want to buy, I might be able to introduce you. If you’re just researching, others won’t agree." Luo Yang said.
He wanted to find out what the three conditions were for the Mu Tan that Jing Tian Wuhou sought.
"Mr. Luo, if it’s what I want, I will certainly buy it." Jing Tian Wuhou claimed.
So after all, Jing Tian Wuhou avoided revealing the other two conditions.
Directly asking, she refused to answer.
Only making her take the Master Servant Pill would make things easiest.
"Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, you research Mu Tan while I observe beside, so I can make sure you haven’t swapped my Mu Tan. This way, I might allow you to research the other two pieces." Luo Yang said.
After Yiye Bupo finished translating, Jing Tian Wuhou fell into contemplation.
While waiting, Luo Yang noticed that the Tenth Mu Tan seemed impatient.
Luo Yang quickly signaled the Tenth Mu Tan, but it still spoke.
"Are you just buying Mu Tan? Do you know where Mu Tan is?" The Tenth Mu Tan glared at Jing Tian Wuhou, directly asking.
Such a question naturally startled Jing Tian Wuhou.
After all, she never mentioned selling Mu Tan; she only came to buy.
Luo Yang quickly said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, don’t mind it. It’s just too eager to sell Mu Tan."
With a slight smile, Jing Tian Wuhou said, "Mr. Luo, you can rest assured. If I don’t buy, I’ll still give you one hundred thousand yuan."
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
If he took one hundred thousand yuan, then in the future, he must help Jing Tian Wuhou find information about Mu Tan.
Luo Yang said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, no need to pay me. If you buy, then you pay. By the way, when will you start your research?"
It’s uncertain if any special equipment is needed.
Jing Tian Wuhou said, "I still need to wait a bit. Mr. Luo, if it’s convenient for you, you can wait in the next room."
If he couldn’t keep watch, he wouldn’t know what Jing Tian Wuhou was up to.
Luo Yang sneered, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, then forget it. Our business is off. I’ll leave now."
Saying that, he stood up to leave.
Jing Tian Wuhou hurriedly called him back, "Mr. Luo, I really want to buy!"
Based on Luo Yang’s understanding of that mysterious Japan Collector, in order to obtain Mu Tan, he would pay a heavy price.
Thus, it seems that piece of Mu Tan is very important to that mysterious Japan Collector.
Luo Yang sat back down and said, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, let’s be frank. If you want my help finding Mu Tan in the future, but I don’t know what kind of Mu Tan you’re looking for, how could I find what you need?"
These words were emotionally charged and vivid.
Yet, Jing Tian Wuhou still didn’t immediately agree and continued her contemplation.
Suddenly, Luo Yang guessed that Jing Tian Wuhou might also be an impostor.
Because if she weren’t that mysterious Japan Collector, she couldn’t make decisions on certain matters.
Of course, this was only a speculation.
Seeing Jing Tian Wuhou staring at Mu Tan without speaking, Luo Yang added, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, listen to me. If you want to buy Mu Tan, tell me what kind you’re looking for."
After pausing, taking a sip of tea, he continued, "Miss Jing Tian Wuhou, be straightforward. If you don’t intend to buy the Mu Tan you want, then let’s not meet again in the future."
