"All right! To repay you, I'll lead you inside. I know some skilled builders here. Maybe you can get a special price!" Jiang-Long saw that Zheng-Fu was here on business and offered to accompany him into the building store. Since he knew some people in the shop, he wanted to help Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Zheng-Fu clasped his hands in gratitude.

Thump! Thump!

"Respect, Master Jiang-Long. Does Master want our shop to build something for you today, sir?! Our 'Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop' is happy to serve you wholeheartedly!" Suddenly, a thin, well-dressed middle-aged man approached Jiang-Long and Zheng-Fu, greeting Jiang-Long warmly.

"Actually, it's not me who wants to use the service, but my junior brother, Elder Wu-Han. I just brought him here!" Jiang-Long replied with a courteous expression and tone.

To the naked eye, this thin, middle-aged man might appear frail, but in reality, he was a cultivator at the highest level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. Zheng-Fu could clearly sense the man's energy level.

"Ah! Then, the two of you please come into the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop so we can find a comfortable seat to discuss business!" When Wu-Han realized that Jiang-Long was not the client but the young man next to him, he glanced at Zheng-Fu, examined him briefly, and then smiled with satisfaction before inviting them inside the store for further discussion.

"Mm!!"

In a private special room inside the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop...

"Welcome, both of you! I, Wu-Han, am the customer service officer at this Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop. Master, would you like the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop to build something for you?" Upon entering the special room, Wu-Han immediately got to the point.

"Respect, Elder Wu-Han. I'm here today because I want you to renovate and expand my tavern. Many people say that the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop specializes in constructing buildings and houses. That's why I came here!" Zheng-Fu responded directly, stating his main purpose.

"Renovate and expand the tavern? Where is your tavern? How would you like us to design it?" Wu-Han inquired further about Zheng-Fu's requirements.

"I can't figure it out yet, but I trust your skill. You can make my tavern look beautiful and impressive!" Zheng-Fu admitted that he hadn't planned the details and decided to leave it to the expertise of the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop. He only wanted the tavern to look good.

"That's no problem, sir! But may I know Master's budget?" Wu-Han smiled confidently, assuring him they could do the job, but added that he needed to know the budget for construction first.

"Elder, can you give me an estimated price?" Zheng-Fu wasn't too concerned about the cost, as he currently had over 500 high-level Purple Heaven Crystals, equivalent to 50 million low-level Purple Heaven Crystals.

"If it's a normal-sized house, the price is around 5,000 low-level Purple Heaven Crystals, depending on the size of the area. For a large luxury house, it would cost between 100,000 and 500,000 low-level Purple Heaven Crystals. High-end taverns like Full Flavor Heaven, One in the Sky, or Heaven Tower in the imperial capital cost between 2 million and 5 million low-level Purple Heaven Crystals!" Wu-Han explained slowly and thoroughly.

Jiang-Long was shocked by the price. "Very high! But compared to the quality, it's worth it. I've been to Full Flavor Heaven and Heaven Tower; those places are all made of excellent materials and beautifully decorated!" Jiang-Long couldn't help but exclaim about the high price before telling Zheng-Fu that he had been to two out of the three restaurants the middle-aged man mentioned, and they were places that were very good and beautiful.

"Those are the works of our Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop, Master Jiang-Long!" The middle-aged man nodded and proudly replied to Jiang-Long that those places were the creations of the Thousand Mechanisms Shop. He then turned to Zheng-Fu and spoke, "If Little Comrade can't decide yet, we can visit the actual location and estimate the cost. I'd be happy to assist you personally!" Although Wu-Han didn't know who Zheng-Fu was or where he came from, he was Jiang-Long's friend, so he offered full service.

"Thank you, Elder! Then I must trouble you!" Wu-Han's suggestion pleased Zheng-Fu, who still couldn't finalize his plans.

"Then, please wait a moment. Let me prepare and call our craftsmen. After that, we'll visit your tavern to evaluate the work!" Wu-Han nodded and smiled before excusing himself to make the necessary arrangements.

"All right, Elder!"

Fifteen minutes passed...

Creeeak!

The door to the special room opened, and two men entered. The first was Wu-Han, and the second was a tall, muscular, bearded middle-aged man.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting! And this is the craftsman who will go to appraise the site with us," upon arriving, Elder Wu-Han apologized for the delay and introduced the person next to him.

"Hello, Young Masters. I'm Chen-Bing, a craftsman at this Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop, and I'll serve as the appraiser and building designer for the two of you!" The muscular middle-aged man introduced himself; his voice was firm and sharp, sounding rather curt.

"Respect, Elder Chen-Bing. I appreciate you sparing your time for me. I'm the one who needs your help this time!" Zheng-Fu stepped forward slightly and greeted Chen-Bing.

Chen-Bing was slightly stunned by Zheng-Fu's polite demeanor and words. He hadn't expected such courtesy from Zheng-Fu, especially given the young man's indifference to his curt tone.

"You don't have to be so polite to me. I'm just a craftsman. Anyway, you seem straightforward, which I like very much. Don't worry about the price; I'll give you a special discount. Plus, I'll make it the best I can. But, of course, it depends on how much you can afford! Ha ha ha!" Chen-Bing laughed heartily, as he appreciated straightforward people like Zheng-Fu.

"Thank you, Elder Chen-Bing, for your kindness. All right! Let's go to my tavern!" Zheng-Fu gave a satisfied smile. He knew how to deal with people with such personalities, so he spoke to Chen-Bing both politely and directly.

After the arrangements were made, Zheng-Fu returned to his carriage, with Jiang-Long accompanying him. Wu-Han and Chen-Bing followed in another carriage. The journey from the Ten Thousand Mechanisms Shop to the Gratitude Tavern took about half an hour.

Half an hour passed...

"Huh? Is this the tavern that Junior Brother has jointly invested in?" Jiang-Long asked as soon as they arrived in front of the Gratitude Tavern.

"That's right, Senior Brother! This is the tavern I'm involved with. Although it's in a poor area that's not as prosperous as other districts, I believe this place will thrive soon!" Zheng-Fu nodded and smiled at Jiang-Long.

"This is the most pitiful neighborhood in Heavenly Command Capital! Brother, are you really going to build a tavern here? And is that the old wooden building you want me to renovate and enlarge? Is the area around it yours too?" Chen-Bing asked in a concerned tone while gesturing toward the surrounding details.

"That's right, Elder! This old wooden building is the place I want you to improve!" Zheng-Fu nodded and handed Chen-Bing a land map. "This is all the space available for construction. What is your opinion, Elder?" The map detailed the surrounding land that Zheng-Fu had purchased by providing Elder King with money.

"Ah! Is all this land yours? Hmm! The area is as large as the famous restaurants I mentioned earlier. If you want your tavern to look that beautiful, you'll need a significant amount of funds!" Chen-Bing examined the area and had already envisioned a new building, but everything depended on Zheng-Fu's budget.

"Elder, can you provide me with a rough estimate?" Zheng-Fu knew the price Chen-Bing was considering would likely be very high, recalling what Wu-Han had told him earlier.

"A rough price? Hmm! Around three million Purple Heaven Crystals. However, the price may increase or decrease depending on the quality of the decorations you choose. If you don't have enough funds, you could opt for a cheaper design, costing around five hundred thousand Purple Heaven Crystals. But its quality and appeal would be significantly reduced, making it no different from an ordinary tavern in the central district."

Chen-Bing's estimate made Jiang-Long's eyes widen until they almost popped out. The sum was staggering, as earning or producing such an amount of Purple Heaven Crystals was not easy. Even relatively wealthy, low-ranking clans could only produce tens of thousands of Purple Heaven Crystals per month, and medium-ranking clans would require years to gather that much.

However, the lower-priced option calmed Jiang-Long slightly. Five hundred thousand Purple Heaven Crystals was an acceptable price, but he remained concerned about whether Zheng-Fu could afford it, as even he didn't have that much.

"Three million low-level Purple Heaven Crystals? That's equivalent to thirty lumps of high-level Purple Heaven Crystals, correct? All right, Master. I have forty lumps of high-level Purple Heaven Crystals, or four million low-level Purple Heaven Crystals, for you. How excellent do you think you can make my tavern?" Zheng-Fu paused to consider briefly before agreeing and adding another million Purple Heaven Crystals to ensure the tavern would be as extraordinary as possible.

"Huh?"

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