49: Chapter 49 Transactions

"Cut some for them to taste."

Under everyone's gaze, Xu Yan finally spoke, signaling to Zhou Heshun.

Hearing Xu Yan's words, the four people had different expressions, but they already believed it for the most part.

After all, the other party dared to let them taste it, which meant that this thing was real.

Although they hadn't really tasted exotic beast meat before, as the saying goes, even if you haven't seen a pig run, surely you've eaten pork?

There are many ways online to distinguish the authenticity of exotic beast meat; as restaurant owners, they naturally knew this. As long as they could taste it, they would naturally know if it was real.

"Everyone." Zhou Heshun looked at the four, but didn't act immediately, instead speaking in a deep voice.

"Let's get the unpleasantries out of the way first. After you taste it and confirm there are no issues, whatever you eat will be counted towards your respective shares."

"No problem."

"That is only natural."

The four nodded in unison; as long as the item was real, the little bit they consumed for testing was nothing.

Xu Yan watched as Zhou Heshun opened the bag and carefully cut four thin, cicada-wing-like slices from the large piece of exotic beast meat, unable to help but chuckle.

"Boss Zhou is truly worthy of being in the catering business; his knife skills are impeccable."

Xu Yan shook his head and didn't say much more, watching as Zhou Heshun distributed the meat slices to the four people one by one.

Actually, he didn't need to come himself; he only needed to let Zhou Heshun go to his home to pick up the meat, and then he could just sit and wait for the money.

But this 20 jin of exotic beast meat was expensive, so just in case, Xu Yan still came in person.

It was true that he thought highly of Zhou Heshun, but it hadn't reached the point of complete trust.

After all, people's hearts are hard to read; trust is built up over time. How many times had he and Zhou Heshun even met?

With millions of dollars worth of goods, how could he be at ease?

"This... this is actually real exotic beast meat?!"

At this moment, the four tasted the exotic beast meat one after another, their eyes widening in disbelief.

"The meat has a strange fragrance and melts in the mouth!"

"And this strong sense of fullness, along with that warm current—this is undoubtedly exotic beast meat!"

At this moment, all four looked at the exotic beast meat on the table with fiery eyes.

"I want five jin!"

"I want six jin!"

"I want seven jin!"

Xu Yan looked surprised as he looked at the first three who spoke.

Not to mention six or seven jin, even just the one asking for five jin, according to Boss Zhou's quote, would cost 1.5 million. Did the other party really have that much cash?

"I want all of this exotic beast meat!"

Suddenly, the woman among the four who hadn't spoken yet opened her mouth, and as soon as she did, everyone turned their gazes toward her.

"Boss Li, isn't it a bit unscrupulous of you to do this?"

Before Xu Yan or Boss Zhou could speak, the slightly bald middle-aged man who had previously asked to verify the authenticity of the exotic beast meat said with dissatisfaction.

"20 jin, if you take it all, what are we supposed to do?"

"Exactly, Boss Zhou already said in advance that he wants cash. Can Boss Li really pull out 6 million just like that?"

The remaining two also chimed in.

"That's right, and this is a gathering organized by Boss Zhou; he wants four jin himself."

"I have the money. Besides, who said I wanted 20 jin?"

"Not 20 jin, then you...?"

"I don't want Boss Zhou's four jin; the remaining sixteen jin belong to me."

The others were immediately silenced; since she didn't want Boss Zhou's four jin, they naturally couldn't force Zhou Heshun into their camp.

In the end, helpless, they could only turn their gazes toward Xu Yan.

Because they all understood that no matter how fiercely they argued, how this exotic beast meat would ultimately be sold depended on this young Transcendent.

If the other party wanted to sell it all to Boss Li, even if they were unwilling, they would have to accept it.

After all, the other party was a Transcendent, while they were just ordinary people with some assets.

Meanwhile, the female boss surnamed Li was also looking at Xu Yan, smiling and nodding at him.

As a businessperson, she knew very well.

If it were her, it wouldn't matter who she sold the meat to, because she only cared about the money.

Whether five people gave 6 million or one person gave 6 million, she just needed to get the money.

As long as this young Transcendent in front of her didn't object, those 16 jin of exotic beast meat would be hers.

Xu Yan looked at the woman without speaking; he was quite surprised that someone in such a small place could produce 4.8 million in cash at once.

However, Xu Yan was destined to disappoint the woman.

If he was really just in it for the money, he would have sold all the meat to Boss Zhou in the first place.

Even if Boss Zhou had to scrape together every penny, he would definitely have taken all this meat.

Even if he couldn't take it all, as long as he was willing, just like now, he could resell it and make 300,000; he had plenty of ways to handle it.

Xu Yan didn't speak, instead looking at Boss Zhou.

Boss Zhou understood immediately, cleared his throat twice, and spoke: "Ahem."

"Boss Li, you can't just have everyone else make a wasted trip, can you?"

Everyone shifted their gaze from Xu Yan to Boss Zhou.

"How about this: 20 jin of exotic beast meat, and there are exactly five of us. Four jin each, what do you think?"

Hearing Boss Zhou's words, the other three looked at each other and nodded.

"This is good! Old Zhou is still the most generous!"

"That's right, four jin each, fair!"

"I agree with Old Zhou's plan, four jin each, no more, no less for anyone."

That was what they said, but everyone knew clearly that Boss Zhou had obviously received instructions from Xu Yan.

Hearing Boss Zhou's words, Boss Li glanced at Xu Yan inadvertently, then smiled and said: "Since Boss Zhou has spoken, let's do it according to Boss Zhou's wishes."

Subsequently, Boss Zhou began to divide the meat and weigh it.

After all transactions were completed and the four left, each carrying their own share of exotic beast meat, it was already completely dark outside.

Naturally, there was some small talk during this time; after all, this was a living, breathing Transcendent.

These bosses were no fools; having a chance to get to know a Transcendent, they naturally wouldn't let it pass.

And when Xu Yan left Baiweihui Restaurant, it was already 8 PM.

Walking on the road back to the village, Xu Yan looked at the cold 5 million in his bank card, feeling deeply moved.

"It's really too easy for a Transcendent to make money!"

Not to mention hunting exotic beasts for money, as long as a Transcendent is willing to lower their status and work as a bodyguard for a wealthy person, the annual salary starts in the tens of millions.

Of course, the price varies for Transcendent of different levels.

But even for a martial artist apprentice who has just stepped into the Transcendent realm, or a First Awakener who has just awakened their Superpower, they all command an annual salary of millions.

"Sigh~"

Sighing, Xu Yan withdrew his thoughts.

For him, money was no longer a problem that troubled him.

What really troubled him was how to obtain exotic beast meat with high energy, as well as legendary treasures of heaven and earth.

Because only these foods and medicinal materials containing large amounts of energy could satisfy his growing need to grind for attributes.

"Now that I have money, it's time to buy a few doses of medicinal soup from the martial arts gym to try."