Chapter 504 - 472: Trap

Why Lu Changfeng came to this Guangde Market and what he intended to do here, the specifics will be revealed soon.

Lu Ping floated beside Lu Changfeng, observing the exchange between Lu Changfeng and the middle-aged cultivator.

"Friend, although this is a Tier One Middle-grade Array, your asking price of two hundred Spirit Stones seems too high."

The middle-aged cultivator frowned in response, obviously dissatisfied with the price set by Lu Changfeng.

"Two hundred Spirit Stones is considered expensive?"

Listening to this, a trace of anger appeared on Lu Changfeng’s face as he said, "An array is not a magical artifact; it requires Spirit Stones for investment and creation. The cost of making this array alone exceeds eighty Spirit Stones."

"You are being too harsh on the price cut!"

"I’m being harsh on the price cut?"

The middle-aged cultivator was taken aback, showing a look of incredulity.

He glanced around, as if searching for something, and when he saw two cultivators in their twenties or thirties in black robes coming his way, he immediately called out.

"Friends, please stop for a moment and help judge fairly!"

The two young cultivators stopped in their tracks almost simultaneously at the middle-aged cultivator’s call.

They exchanged glances, then looked at the middle-aged cultivator with a puzzled expression.

"Friend, what is the matter?"

One of them asked in this manner.

The middle-aged cultivator, wearing an expression of being wronged, immediately pointed at Lu Changfeng and recounted how he wanted to buy the Four Symbols Qiankun Array but felt that Lu Changfeng’s asking price was too high, implying a scam.

After hearing the middle-aged cultivator’s story, the two young cultivators glanced at Lu Changfeng, trying to probe his cultivation, but found Lu Changfeng’s aura deeply hidden, impossible to discern.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment before one of the young cultivators shook his head and said, "Friend, this array of yours is indeed overpriced."

"Yes, asking two hundred Spirit Stones is too much."

The other shorter cultivator spoke up.

"I recently purchased a set of Tier One High-grade Array for less than two hundred Spirit Stones, so how could this Tier One Middle-grade Array of yours be worth more than a Tier One High-grade Array?"

"Friend, this must be your first time selling arrays. This price is not arbitrarily set; there’s a market value for arrays."

As soon as the two young cultivators finished speaking, the anger on Lu Changfeng’s face grew.

This Four Symbols Qiankun Array was made by himself; he knew exactly what materials were used and how much it cost.

Moreover, Lu Changfeng knew that even if it were one hundred fifty Spirit Stones, he would still be at a loss.

Are these three just speaking nonsense without understanding the prices here?

With this thought in mind, Lu Changfeng held back his anger and asked.

"Since you all think my price is too high, what do you think would be fair?"

The short young cultivator thought for a moment and quickly suggested, "This friend mentioned eighty Spirit Stones; surely you wouldn’t sell it to him for that."

As he spoke, the short cultivator’s gaze fell on the middle-aged cultivator and sighed slightly, "Friend, as the saying goes, harmony brings wealth. I think there’s no need to push the price down to eighty Spirit Stones."

"How about this: you add ten more Spirit Stones, buying his set for ninety Spirit Stones. What do you think?"

Upon being asked this question, the middle-aged cultivator was slightly stunned, showing a hesitant expression.

The other young cultivator chimed in, "I think that’s a great plan. Ninety Spirit Stones it is, let’s not let this friend suffer a loss; it’s not easy for him to do business selling arrays here."

"Just consider it making a friend."

After the words fell, the middle-aged cultivator showed a difficult expression, "This..."

"Friend, no need to haggle further. Ninety Spirit Stones, not a piece less, let’s not let this proprietor suffer."

The short cultivator urged seriously.

"Ah! So be it."

Without waiting for Lu Changfeng to agree, the middle-aged cultivator sighed.

"As the two friends suggest, consider this deal as making a friend."

Then, he looked at Lu Changfeng with a serious expression, "Friend, that’s all there is to say, let’s close the deal at ninety Spirit Stones!"

Lu Changfeng frowned, scanning the three cultivators repeatedly, showing a thoughtful look, but did not answer.

Standing by, Lu Ping raised his eyebrows as he observed the situation, finally understanding the current circumstances.

This middle-aged cultivator and those two young cultivators are likely in cahoots, deliberately coaxing Lu Changfeng into a trap.

This trick of having partners pretend to be bystanders and then comment in unison is not uncommon in the Cultivation Market.

Many newcomers, selling cultivation resources for the first time, due to a lack of experience and unfamiliarity with market transactions, easily fall into other people’s traps.

Thus selling their goods at a loss.

By the time they realize what happened, the other party has already vanished without a trace.

Aside from that, there are the most common tricks, like selling treasure maps.

These tactics often involve a map being duplicated dozens or even hundreds of times, specifically targeting naive newcomers to the Cultivation Realm who consider themselves extremely fortunate.

Imagine a cultivator obtaining a treasure map; they’d surely want to hold onto such an opportunity firmly, never letting others share the benefit.

Such schemes are rampant in the Cultivation Market, causing many cultivators to learn hard lessons while lamenting the cruelty of human nature.

Now, looking at the present situation, buying a Tier One Middle-grade Array for ninety Spirit Stones is just dreaming in broad daylight.

This amount of Spirit Stones couldn’t even buy a decent Tier One Lower-Grade Spirit Stone.

These three clearly intended to swindle this rookie.

Just when Lu Ping wanted to issue a reminder, Lu Changfeng himself noticed the suspicious actions of the three and immediately became vigilant.

Although Lu Changfeng had a rash temperament and found it hard to restrain himself, he wasn’t a fool and wasn’t about to fall for this trick.

"You mentioned earlier that you spent less than Spirit Stones to purchase a Tier One High-grade Array. Is that true?"

Thus, Lu Changfeng retorted with this question.

"Of course it’s true!"

That short cultivator nodded emphatically.

"Very well, I’ll give you two hundred Spirit Stones, and you sell me that array set!"

Lu Changfeng said this with an unapologetic tone, his eyes fixed intently on the short cultivator, watching his expression closely.

Hearing this, the short cultivator was stunned, obviously not expecting Lu Changfeng to say such a thing.

For a moment, he was taken aback.