Su Luo did not leave after buying the ores.
She turned to the nearby cultivators who were watching the excitement and said, "Gentlemen, these seven ores are ones I've carefully selected. When I open them, they'll definitely be good finds. How about I sell them to you at a discount?"
What she desperately needed was spirit currency, not gems, so naturally, she wanted to convert them into cash.
The cultivators exchanged glances and casually replied, "Sure, if you open good finds, we'll take them at a discount!"
Who wouldn't want an opportunity to profit?
The on-site ore opening was always the most anticipated event. In just a moment, the Qi Shi Tang was once again surrounded by a crowd, all waiting for Su Luo to open the ores.
These seven ores of varying sizes, some dark and smooth, some covered in small holes, some rough and uneven, some with striations, all came from different mining areas.
Su Luo pointed to a black ore, slightly larger than a human head, and addressed the crowd, "Everyone, regardless of what is found inside this one, who wants it for one hundred thousand spirit coins?"
*Tsk!*
Before even opening it, she wanted to sell it for money. This girl must be desperate to get rich!
The crowd began to boo.
After waiting a moment and seeing no response, Su Luo turned to Jiang Muxue and asked, "Young Master Jiang, do you want it? One hundred thousand spirit coins?"
Jiang Muxue was taken aback, then smiled faintly, "Sure."
Since he knew Miss Su was in need of money, helping her with one hundred thousand spirit coins was nothing. Even if the ore yielded nothing, it wouldn't matter.
They were friends, after all!
As soon as he spoke, laughter erupted from the surroundings, with some even mocking Jiang Muxue for being a gullible fool.
Su Luo paid them no mind. She took out her sharp Zhuo Yue sword and quickly cut open the black ore.
Instantly, a brilliant blue light flashed. In the center of the black ore, a piece of irregular gemstone, the size of a walnut, blinded everyone's eyes. It was crystal clear, like a deep blue lake, causing everyone to stare with wide eyes and open mouths.
"It actually yielded something! This is Aquamarine, and it's so big!"
"Heavens! A fifth-grade Aquamarine gem, such a large piece, it must be worth at least two hundred thousand!"
"What a shame, what a shame! I didn't expect a gem to be found. If only I had bought it earlier..." Many regretted it, beating their chests and stamping their feet in frustration at missing a chance to get rich.
Su Luo handed the unearthed Aquamarine to Jiang Muxue and said with a smile, "Young Master Jiang, here you go. We agreed on this earlier."
Looking at the gem in his hand, Jiang Muxue was speechless for a while.
She... she actually succeeded!
"Miss Su, this Aquamarine is so large. One hundred thousand spirit coins was me taking advantage of you." Jiang Muxue, snapping out of his daze, quickly said, "I'll add another hundred thousand for you..."
"That won't do. We already agreed," Su Luo refused.
Looking at her serious and pretty face, Jiang Muxue's heart suddenly quickened.
Before Su Luo opened the second ore, she, just like before, picked up a gray stone covered in small holes and addressed the onlookers, "The second one. The rules are the same as before. No matter what comes out, it's fifty thousand spirit coins. Anyone want it?"
The crowd, expecting to get a bargain, immediately started complaining upon hearing the price.
"Why is it so much more expensive? It was only one hundred thousand spirit coins just now, and now it's fifty thousand?"
"This ore is smaller than the last one. Even if something is found, it won't be worth fifty thousand. No, no!"
"The chance of finding a gem is already small, and they want fifty thousand? They must be crazy."
This time, countless people who were eager to try backed down. No one wanted to be ripped off.
Su Luo asked again, "Really, no one wants it? Don't regret it later!"
Just as Jiang Muxue was about to speak again...
Suddenly, someone shouted, "Wait, this young master wants it!"
The crowd looked over and saw that the speaker was a richly dressed胖子, with a round head, big ears, and resembling a large water barrel. Someone recognized him as Zhang Shaoqiang, the young master of the Giant Sword Sect. Was he really going to be a fool?
Zhang Shaoqiang narrowed his eyes, his triple chin squeezed into a deformed face, and he shouted boisterously, "Fifty thousand spirit coins, this young master wants it! Bring the money!"
The attendant behind him immediately handed over a storage bag to Su Luo, saying, "Here are fifty thousand spirit coins. My young master is buying."
Su Luo accepted the spirit coins and smiled, "You have good luck. I guarantee you'll profit!"
*Tsk... Someone actually believes it!*
However, almost no one believed her. They all thought Su Luo was a fraud, perhaps even in cahoots with the owner of Qi Shi Tang. Since the young master of the Giant Sword Sect was foolish and had too much money, they decided to just watch and wouldn't be fooled themselves.
Without further explanation, Su Luo gestured with the Zhuo Yue sword over the gray ore. The crowd's breath hitched.
The hall fell silent. Zhang Shaoqiang, in particular, stared at the gray ore, his eyes unblinking with nervousness.
He had been buying on Lingbao Street for three days. He hadn't found any treasures but had spent quite a lot of money. If he couldn't find anything good again, his father would definitely forbid him from coming, and his allowance for the next month would be cut.
*Crack!*
Su Luo sliced through the ore's surface, creating a fissure.
A white light emanated from it, and everyone present felt a jolt!
"It's out!" someone exclaimed.
It actually yielded something again!
The crowd became excited, and the cracking sounds continued.
Su Luo finally cut open the entire ore, then polished one side of the crystal-like gem inside, making it dazzlingly radiant. The white light continued to shine, brighter than moonlight, and a strong spiritual energy radiated out, astonishing everyone.
"Hahahaha! It's Moonstone, Moonstone! This young master is rich!"
The loudest laughter, of course, came from Zhang Shaoqiang.
He looked at the gem in Su Luo's hand, slightly larger than a dragon eye, his breathing heavy. He laughed until his face contorted, "Indeed, my luck is good! I bought such an exquisite gem. Hahaha, fifty thousand is too worth it!"
Countless people were filled with envy and jealousy, beating their chests and stamping their feet, wondering why they hadn't acted earlier.
Someone slapped themselves, "Damn it! I missed out again! A Moonstone worth one million! Why did I hesitate earlier? I'm such an idiot!"
"A sixth-grade Moonstone, found in such a small ore. This is too rare."
"What a pity, what a pity. I missed the chance to get rich that was right in front of me..."
At this point, all doubts about Su Luo vanished. Everyone only regretted not having made a move earlier.
In the hall, Su Luo picked up the third ore.
"This one, two million, who wants it?" she asked.
"I do! I do!"
"No one get between me, I want it!"
"Why are you pushing? I said it first, this ore is mine!"
This time, everyone scrambled, staring intently at the black ore, the size of a washbasin, in front of Su Luo, causing a commotion. In the end, someone shrewdly slipped two million spirit coins directly into Su Luo's hand, securing the purchase rights to the ore.
Su Luo cheerfully accepted the money and began to cut the third ore.
This time, she successfully unearthed a large piece of jade, moist and delicate with a pleasing color. Although it was only a third-grade gem, its size was enormous, easily worth three million.
Countless people watched with red eyes, and the person who bought the ore was beaming, turning a profit of one million immediately. Such a business was incredibly lucrative.
Even more curious onlookers arrived, and the street itself was completely blocked.
Unnoticed by anyone.
Not far from Qi Shi Tang, Chu Feiyang, his face hidden by a hat, finally arrived. The two guards who had scouted ahead pointed to the front and said, "Third Prince, that's the shop. That stinky girl is inside."