Valuable goods have been obtained.
How to exchange goods for money?
If you take them to Xigou City to sell, not to mention whether ordinary people can afford them, just the sales require time.
Chen Yun has already wasted a lot of effort making soap. Is he really going to set up a stall every day?
It is definitely not going to be set up.
Chen Yun has already thought about how to sell the soap when making it.
Exiting the Charm Scroll Hall, he wrapped over a hundred bars of soap in a cloth.
Chen Yun affixed the talismans on his legs and set off towards Xigou City.
Over a hundred bars of soap look quite a lot.
Each one actually weighs about 100 grams.
Added together, they would only weigh about a dozen pounds in today's society.
“Having the talisman is so convenient, otherwise it would take me an unknown amount of time to walk fifty li.”
Whizzing through the mountains and forests, Chen Yun felt rather reflective.
At the same time, he also made up his mind to learn how to make talismans well and try to acquire more magical talismans.
…
Evening.
Chen Yun came to Wu's residence.
After the doorkeeper's announcement, Wu gentleman personally came out to welcome.
"Haha, Master Chen, it's been a long time to see you. You've become even handsomer."
"Wu gentleman is full of joy, so it seems that there must be something good happening."
"Not bad, Master Chen, you see through things at a glance. I have a happy event recently and am planning to take a concubine."
"Haha, my lord's concubine this time is a famous courtesan from the north. If Master Chen has time, he can come and drink a cup of happiness."
"Thank you for the invitation, Master Fang. If Chen has time, he will definitely come."
The three of them chatted their way inside.
The banquet hall, Wu gentleman ordered a table of good food and wine.
"Recently, the side courtyard has been robbed…"
"All is well in the temple..."
"Master Chen, cheers..."
The two exchanged glasses.
Master Fang was attending to them on the side.
The third round of wine.
Seeing Chen Yun's hesitation, Wu gentleman realized something, and asked voluntarily: "Master Chen, do you have anything to say?"
Chen Yun put down his chopsticks, nodded, and said, "There's something I need to ask for. I'm short of money recently and want to get some silver to spend."
Yes, he's thinking of asking for money from Wu gentleman.
Chen Yun only knows Wu gentleman as a rich person in this world.
If not Wu gentleman, then whose idea would it be?
Of course, Chen Yun is not directly asking Wu gentleman for money, but rather planning to collaborate with him.
In his opinion, Wu's family is large and wealthy, and they must have some shops.
If he sells the soap to Wu gentleman, it can not only save his own time in selling, but also allow Wu gentleman to make some money as well.
That's right, it's a win-win situation.
This is what Chen Yun thinks in his mind.
Wu gentleman and the standing Master Fang exchanged a glance, thinking Chen Yun wanted to ask for some silver from the Wu mansion.
He doesn't seem to mind.
After all, it's common for odd people to ask wealthy families for some silver.
And there is usually some form of repayment afterward.
Therefore, Wu gentleman directly said to Master Fang: "Fang, get me one hundred two silver pieces..."
Chen Yun was surprised and said: "Wu gentleman, what does this mean?"
Wu gentleman paused, "Master Chen, aren't you short of money?"
Master Fang also had a curious expression. Wasn't Master Chen coming to ask for money?
Chen Yun carefully pondered, his words had indeed led to misunderstanding.
He explained, "Wu gentleman, I'm not asking for money from you. I want to do a business deal with you."
"And do business with me?" Wu gentleman smiled and asked, "What kind of business does Master Chen want to do?"
Chen Yun pointed to the package placed by the merchandiser nearby, "I want to sell you something."
Oh, young people have thin faces.
It's not appropriate to ask for money directly.
That's why he brought over some random items.
On the surface, it's a transaction, but in reality, it's still asking for money.
Upon hearing this, Wu gentleman and Master Fang immediately understood.
They didn't expose what they thought of Chen Yun's little thoughts.
To give Chen Yun face, Wu gentleman pretentiously feigned interest and asked, "What is it?"
Chen Yun smiled slightly, "Soap!"
Soap is a rare item for ordinary people.
But for Wu Mansion, it's not particularly rare.
Although it may not be rare, the price of soap is indeed expensive.
Wu gentleman and Master Fang looked at each other in disbelief, both seeing astonishment in their respective eyes.
They had originally thought Chen Yun was coming to ask for money, but they didn't expect it to be a transaction, and he even brought a rare item like soap.
A small person's heart can guess a gentleman's thoughts.
This made them feel somewhat ashamed.
Wu gentleman showed no expression, just turning his head to say, "Fang Guo, take a look at how many bars of soap Master Chen has, and sell them at a price 30% higher than the market price..."
Chen Yun blinked and interrupted, "Wu gentleman, don't you want to look?"
Wu gentleman smiled and said: "No need to look. I trust Master Chen and believe that you won't deceive me."
Chen Yun shook his head and said, "In business, we talk business. You'd better still take a look, besides, my soap is quite different from the soap on the market. I'm not very willing to accept a purchase price 30% higher than the market price."
This time, both were genuinely interested.
Wu gentleman inquired, "What's the difference?"
Chen Yun said, "You can tell just by looking at it."
Master Fang couldn't help but say, "I'll take a look."
Chen Yun extended his hand, "Please."
Master Fang walked to the stand, opened the package, took out a bar of soap, and immediately looked puzzled.
Wu gentleman naturally also saw the shape of the soap from such a distance.
He was taken aback and looked at Chen Yun in disbelief, "Master Chen, this is not soap. Are you being deceived?"
These days, soap is mostly made from soap beans, while soap base is made from pork pancreas.
This so-called soap before him does not seem to be like the soap on the market or the soap base.
"This is indeed soap."
Chen Yun first nodded and then explained the soap in detail.
Although it hasn't been determined how true the authenticity is, Wu gentleman and Master Fang were still amazed by the powerful cleaning function of the soap.
It may be because they were too curious.
Wu gentleman asked Master Fang to prepare a basin of water, and he even actively rubbed his hands with oil, then picking up the soap to wash his hands.
Soon after, after washing his hands.
Wu gentleman looked at the clean, slightly fragrant hands with a brightening gaze.
As the head of Wu's family, he has many businesses and industries at home, and his business acumen is naturally good.
The soap's cleaning function is definitely much stronger than the best soap base currently available on the market.
Most importantly, it leaves a fragrance after washing.
This is undoubtedly the favorite of nobles and officials.
It is well known that ancient people would go to great lengths to make themselves smell fragrant.
For example, incense burners and sachets.
Nowadays, a bar of soap can not only solve the problem of washing and grooming but also make one smell fragrant.
How could Wu gentleman be unaware of its value?
This thing is definitely a treasure!
If sold in the store, it would definitely be loved by rich families and could earn a lot of money.
This is a superficial consideration.
If you think deeper, by giving this soap to officials and nobles, it might even help build good relationships.
Wu gentleman's mind was in a state of emergency, and he made a decision promptly, "Master Chen, I will buy all of these soaps. Just tell me the price, and as long as it is reasonable, I will definitely not haggle."
Chen Yun had considered the price issue before he came, and upon hearing that Wu gentleman was willing to buy, he quoted the price: "On the market, a bag of soap base sells for one two and eight qian silver pieces. The weight of my soap is comparable to that of soap base. My soap is better than soap base, so a bar of my soap is three liang silver pieces. Wu gentleman, is the price acceptable?"
Three liang of silver is a considerable sum of money for ordinary people.
However, Wu gentleman knows the value of soap and says without hesitation, "Three liang of silver isn't expensive at all. Master Chen, I want to buy the soap. Fang Guo, count how many bars there are and go to the accountant's office to get the money for the soap."
Master Fang nodded in agreement, "Okay."
Although Chen Yun knows how many bars there are, the other party still needs to count the number clearly, so he sat there and said nothing.
After a while, the counting was finished.
Master Fang said: "There are a total of one hundred pieces."
Wu gentleman pondered for a moment and said, "Get three hundred and fifty liang of silver... Hm, it's not convenient to carry silver around. Take thirty-five liang of gold instead."
"Okay."
Master Fang left.
He gave five liang more in gold.
If it were normal times, Chen Yun might refuse, not wanting to owe favors. But he's in a hurry right now, so he naturally didn't reject it.
Taking advantage of the time when Master Fang went to get money, Wu gentleman expressed his enthusiasm: "Master Chen, if you have any more soap, you can bring it over together, or if it's inconvenient for you to come down the mountain, I can also send people to fetch them. The price will still be three liang five qian silver pieces per bar. What do you think?"
Yes, he saw the business opportunity in the soap and wanted to grasp this opportunity with both hands.
Chen Yun smiled and said: "By coincidence, I still have about one hundred and twenty bars of soap on the mountain. If you really want them, I can have someone come to fetch them tomorrow at noon."
Yes, he had originally wanted to bring all of them, but at the time he wasn't sure if Wu gentleman would be interested, and also because bringing them all together was quite heavy, so he only brought a hundred bars to test the waters.
Now, Wu gentleman not only wants them but also expresses that he wants as many as possible. Chen Yun naturally wouldn't reject it.
Wu gentleman was overjoyed and said, "Good, I will have someone go to the mountain to find you tomorrow at noon."
Having said that, he might have been too happy, as he kept urging drinks.
After a moment, Master Fang brought the gold.
Chen Yun continued to drink and chat with Wu gentleman for another half hour before finally getting up to leave with the gold.
Wu gentleman and Master Fang accompanied him to the gate.
Only after Chen Yun left.
Wu gentleman couldn't help but sigh, "I originally thought that Master Chen came to live a parasitic life, but I never expected that he came to send me a windfall of wealth. I truly am a small-minded person."
Master Fang also sighed and said, "Yes, I originally thought that Master Chen came to beg for money to spend. But who would have thought that he wasn't coming to ask for money and instead brought such a rare and miraculous treasure for our master."
……
After a certain distance from Wu Mansion.
Chen Yun was quite happy in his heart.
Tonight, he made thirty-five liang of gold.
Tomorrow, he will have another seventy liang of gold in his account.
Not only will he be able to purchase the necessary ingredients for preparing the refined elixir, but he will also have enough left over.
By the time the phase of refining essence and condensing qi is reached, apart from the rare ingredients, these silver pieces can easily buy all other supporting drugs!
He won't have to worry about money for a short time!
Because Chen Yun is eager to achieve immortality, he doesn't plan to continue doing the soap business under the premise that he doesn't need money.
Money, just enough to get by.
Pursuing the path to immortality is the most important.
Thinking of this, Chen Yun's gaze constantly scanned the street, trying to find a drug store to buy some lingzhi and supportive medicines.
Once he has bought the lingzhi and supportive medicines, he can brew the refined elixir tomorrow and give the silver pieces to Cai Rujin.
