After some haggling, Lin Ze finally witnessed the terrifying negotiating prowess of Ningguang.
She could turn white into black, and black into white.
But Lin Ze wasn't to be outdone. He had the Black Banner Power, after all.
Furthermore, before even arriving in Liyue, Lin Ze had already used his ability to negate the negative effects of using it.
Directly activating the Black Banner Power and clashing with Ningguang twice, Lin Ze's negotiation skills had already improved.
In the end, Lin Ze, in a moment of goodwill, conceded a ten percent share. They finally agreed on a four-six split, with Ningguang taking four and Lin Ze taking six.
"As expected of the Black Banner Power, Mr. Lin Ze's negotiation skills have grown visibly, to the point of being completely unreasonable."
After concluding the negotiation with Lin Ze, Ningguang rubbed her temples, trying to alleviate her headache.
Unreasonable, utterly unreasonable.
Initially, as Lin Ze utilized the Black Banner Power, she could still argue back and forth.
But later on, she fell into a strange state where everything Lin Ze said, Ningguang believed was true.
Absolutely, undeniably true.
Whatever Lin Ze said was the truth, the ultimate truth!
Fortunately, Lin Ze softened in the end, conceding a ten percent cut in profits.
This time, even with that concession, it was still a massive profit. Ningguang would still make money at thirty percent, though not much, she certainly wouldn't lose out.
With an extra layer of profit, it's enough to make a killing. Originally, Ningguang's idea was that after some haggling, they'd split the profits fifty-fifty, and everyone would make a killing.
But now, Lin Ze has completely won the game!
"That's how abilities based on the rules of the mind work."
Lin Ze took another sip of tea and nodded slightly, taking Ningguang's words as praise.
However, Lin Ze believed that Ningguang still had ways to make an enormous profit, even with only forty percent of the profits!
And the more Ningguang turned over, the more he earned, and he was winning big!
"It's getting late, and if there's nothing else, I think I should go back and rest.
After all, I don't really need to work, and good rest is the key to enjoying life."
Lin Ze set down his teacup. Seeing Ningguang still rubbing her temples, and Keqing and Yelan seemingly in a daze, Lin Ze prepared to take his leave.
He should head back to the inn to rest. Tomorrow, he needed to continue earning Mora, aiming to buy a house in Liyue Harbor as soon as possible.
"As far as I know, Mr. Lin Ze is currently still staying at an inn.
Although Mr. Lin Ze earns Mora quickly, it's still an expense.
I have a few vacant houses under my name. If you don't mind, Mr. Lin Ze, you could stay there.
If you want to buy one, I can offer you a 50% discount."
Seeing that Ningguang was still rubbing her temples, Keqing thought for a moment and then invited Lin Ze.
Ningguang was a little out of it. She needed to be the one to continue to try to get Lin Ze to work with them.
"That sounds good. Shall we go take a look first?"
Hearing Keqing's words, Lin Ze couldn't help but feel tempted.
Although Lin Ze knew Keqing's main purpose was to recruit him.
But it didn't matter; Lin Ze could offer a condition Keqing couldn't refuse and just buy the house under her name directly!
"Yelan, Ningguang is in your care."
Leaving Yelan to look after the seemingly incapacitated Ningguang, Keqing stood up and left the Liyue Teahouse with Lin Ze.
Along the way, Keqing suppressed all her thoughts, trying not to think about other things, and continued to probe Lin Ze, hoping to gain more experience in governance.
But without realizing it, Keqing had already led Lin Ze to a mansion under her name.
Rather than a house, it was more accurate to call it a luxurious villa. Even though no one lived here, it was clear that this villa was meticulously maintained.
After just a quick tour, Lin Ze was completely won over.
The location wasn't far from the Jade Chamber. It would be convenient for him to find Keqing and the others in the future, and it wasn't too far from where he'd set up his stall last time.
Because of its unique location, he could even see the sea not far away. It was simply perfect!
The interior decorations were also very particular, while not being gaudy. It could only be said that Keqing's taste was always excellent.
"How much is this… house?"
Since Keqing called it a house, Lin Ze would also refer to it as such. It might even help him haggle the price down.
"After a 50% discount... let's say 14 million Mora."
Although it sounded scary, the prices in Teyvat were already a bit strange, and this luxurious villa was indeed worth the price.
Fourteen million Mora at a 50% discount, with the original price being twenty-eight million. This was very much in line with Lin Ze's expectations.
Lin Ze had sold clothes for an entire day and only earned six million Mora. It seemed like a lot, but he had actually sold thirty pieces of clothing.
Even that wasn't enough for half the discounted price. Fortunately, Lin Ze had a way.
Taking Keqing to the well inside the villa, Lin Ze took out a bucket of water and began to mix mud in front of her.
Keqing was a bit baffled, not understanding what Lin Ze was doing.
However, Keqing didn't say anything, just stood to the side and watched quietly. She was quite curious.
Just like that, under Keqing's increasingly shocked and undisguised gaze of admiration, Lin Ze went from kneading mud strips to shaping a snake, and then to a handsome dragon.
Finally, using just a palm-sized piece of mud, Lin Ze created a two-meter-tall clay statue of the Geo Archon, and it even had color!
This clay statue was more exquisite than any Keqing had ever seen. Not only was it large, but it also perfectly captured the image of the Geo Archon in her mind.
I want it!
Keqing now had only one thought: to obtain this clay statue!
"Geo Archon, a two-meter-tall statue of his dragon form, although made of mud, isn't actually made of just mud.
The material is actually a special material used to make figures in our world. If you put it in a glass case, it can last for more than a decade without maintenance, and even several decades if well-preserved.
How about using it to buy this house?"
Seeing Keqing's longing expression, Lin Ze couldn't help but smile.
Lin Ze inwardly sighed, acknowledging the Black Banner Power's potency. Truly, a power of the mind, capable of directly transforming ordinary water and earth into other materials.
To transcend the rules was to do as one pleased!
"But... no! Not enough!"
Just as she was about to nod in agreement, Keqing's rationality instantly returned. She forcibly stopped herself, shaking her head instead.
Although she could obtain it now with a simple nod, she would have to spend an equivalent amount of Mora to get such a clay sculpture in the future.
Keqing thought that perhaps she could negotiate a better price!
"Rest assured, I'll only make this one hand-crafted figure of the Geo Archon. You don't need to worry about its value...
You won't get another one in the future, unless..."
"Unless?"
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