99: Showing off wealth and trading

Rows and rows of massive warehouses, guarded by Spearmen on the outside, and containing large numbers of mechanical soldiers inside.

The defenses were tight.

First, they walked through warehouses filled with vast quantities of stone and wood. Although there was a lot, it was within everyone's understanding, as such a large city indeed required this much material.

But after entering the iron ingot warehouse, everyone was shocked.

Could there be nearly a million iron ingots here?

How many warehouses were filled with this?

After walking for half an hour, they finally passed through the iron ingot warehouses and entered a smaller warehouse. These merchants were even more shocked; this small warehouse was shimmering with light, filled entirely with various rare ores.

abyss crystal, radiant gem, fire sea sulfur, ice field mercury, and some rare ores that no one recognized were neatly arranged.

At a glance, the total number exceeded a thousand.

Han Huohuo had just boasted that each mine required 50 units of various rare resources, and Mr. Bai was still half-skeptical. Seeing so many rare resources in the warehouse, Mr. Bai was already eighty percent convinced and sighed, "This Lord is indeed overwhelmingly wealthy!"

Everyone thought the tour was nearing its end.

Han Huohuo then took them to a more heavily guarded warehouse behind, which was full of black stone and black oil. This was Han Huohuo's most precious possession.

When they walked into the black oil warehouse and saw the endless, countless black oil...

Mr. Bai was nearly blinded by the sight.

Rows and rows, stacks and stacks, how much black oil was this?

He couldn't believe it was all black oil inside; that would be too terrifying, almost catching up to the Mo Family's central warehouse.

He walked over, opened a barrel lid, and smelled a pungent odor. Mr. Bai's hands were trembling; this was truly black oil.

He didn't believe it and went to different stacks, opening many barrels at various locations. Inside, they were indeed black oil ore, absolutely not fake.

Han Huohuo was, of course, not drunk; his mind was as clear as a mirror. He was just showing Mr. Bai and also giving the merchant caravan confidence in cooperating with him.

Sometimes, showing off wealth isn't necessarily wrong.

Especially in business.

He took a tour, essentially to show Mr. Bai his black oil inventory and let him know that 1500 black oil was nothing.

"Could there be ten thousand barrels of black oil here?"

Han Huohuo laughed loudly, "Sir, you underestimate it. There are seventeen thousand barrels of black oil here. How about it, brother? I truly don't care about your 1500 black oil. If it weren't for Brother Yan Yun's introduction and giving face to Tulip, why would I sell you exploration vehicles? What do you say?"

Mr. Bai was speechless.

Han Huohuo was clearly drunk; he wouldn't lie. His steps were unsteady, he was talking nonsense, and he was completely out of control.

Mr. Bai originally wanted to say more, but seeing Han Huohuo in this state, he naturally couldn't continue.

He thought to himself, he would talk to the Lord after he sobered up tomorrow.

Han Huohuo was truly drunk. Mu Jiu helped him home, and he vomited and retched, having a terrible time.

But his mind wasn't drunk; his eyes remained clear. Every word he said along the way was carefully considered; not a single word was true nonsense.

Mu Jiu knew everything and couldn't help but say, "You are a noble Lord. It's just business; there's no need to be so disheveled, it's unnecessary."

Han Huohuo pursed his lips, "You women don't understand. It's just losing a bit of face, but those resources are real gold and silver. What's face worth? I don't care. If I can trick that guy into buying more exploration vehicles, my face is worth nothing."

Mu Jiu had received a noble education since childhood.

Noble honor was paramount. They would never do such a thing for a little petty gain, and naturally, she couldn't approve of Han Huohuo.

Fortunately, noble education also taught her to respect the men in her family, which she had learned. So, she just pursed her lips and didn't say anything more.

The next day, he sobered up.

Han Huohuo first sent someone to give Mr. Bai many gifts. Mr. Bai was already a little overwhelmed by the favor.

He proactively came to talk to Han Huohuo about the transaction.

Li Qiang invited Mr. Bai into the inner courtyard. It was very quiet here, with only Han Huohuo, who had set up a tea table in the courtyard with many exquisite small pastries on it.

"Sit!"

"The Lord truly has refined tastes!"

"Haha, actually, I prefer tea to alcohol. I made a fool of myself getting drunk yesterday; I hope you can overlook it, Sir."

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. I was also drunk yesterday and don't remember what happened afterward."

The two exchanged pleasantries. Han Huohuo brewed the tea and handed it to Mr. Bai.

Mr. Bai took a sip; it was truly good tea, with a lingering fragrance.

"Lord, to be honest with you, I was ordered to come this time, and I still want to buy some of your mining vehicles. After using the two we bought before, everyone said they were good. Indeed, as you said, the cost can be recovered in five months, which is worthwhile."

Mr. Bai also had a little trick up his sleeve. The Mo Family, of course, also had technology and internal affairs Heroes.

So they could actually recover the cost in three months. After testing it back home, this type of mine was extremely stable with almost no breakdowns.

It was indeed a good product.

Han Huohuo, of course, knew about Mr. Bai's little trick but didn't expose him.

"Although mining vehicles are easier to manufacture now, the cost is higher. Your Mo Family should know that I originally had no need to sell this kind of mining vehicle, nor do I lack your bit of black oil. It's just that I greatly admire the Mo Family's strength and am willing to befriend you. That's why I'm selling you mining vehicles cheaply. Does Mr. Bai understand?"

Mr. Bai repeatedly said, "I understand. The Lord's righteousness is something the Mo Family will never forget." After a moment of hesitation, he spoke again, "Lord, how much can you sell this mining vehicle for now?"

Han Huohuo took a sip of tea and smiled unhurriedly, "Mr. Bai is a straightforward person, so I won't play guessing games with you. One price, I still want black oil. One mining vehicle is 1800 black oil. If you can accept it, take it. You say how many you want."

Mr. Bai immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought Han Huohuo would ask for an exorbitant price. It turned out to be only 300 black oil more than last time. Within this price range, he had authorization and could make the decision himself.

"Okay, it's a deal then. We'll buy five mining vehicles first and send the black oil to you in a few days."

Han Huohuo extended his hand and shook Mr. Bai's hand, "Happy cooperation!"

Mr. Bai didn't understand what kind of etiquette this was, but he also shook Han Huohuo's hand. This business deal was thus settled.

Good business is like this.

Everyone feels like they got a good deal.

Han Huohuo's eyelids had been twitching lately, and he always had nightmares at night. He had a premonition that something bad was going to happen, and a sense of crisis had appeared in his heart.

He must speed up the upgrade of the Mecha Workshop!

The Mo Family acted quickly.

Three days later, they sent over 9000 black oil and took away five exploration vehicles.

Mr. Bai was very grateful for Han Huohuo's support. After repeatedly expressing his thanks, he left together with the Mo Family's airship.