Reborn As A Phoenix With Beast Taming System
Chapter 48: Xiao Huô, The Appraiser

Chapter 48: 48: Xiao Huô, The Appraiser

Although the restaurant’s owner had apologized and would pay the laundry cost for the robe, Ma Jun insisted that they wouldn’t be able to pay the cost.

"Hmph! You think this robe was made from cotton like your lousy clothes?! This robe is exclusively made with Arachnid’s Silk and dyed using the essence of Hundreds Years Yellow Ginseng! It won’t be washed off with just some water and soap, dimwits! You must replace this robe and buy a new one for me!"

The restaurant’s owner was shocked and almost fainted as she heard it. Arachne’s Silk was an Epic Rank commodity and very hard to come by in this part of the region and would cost a hefty fortune to procure it. Even one Jin of Arachnid’s Silk would be priced at 500 Tael of Gold Coins. If 1 Tael of Gold Coins is expected to be around 4 - 5 pieces of gold coins depending on the purity, one Jin of Arachnid’s Silk was priced at 2,000 to 2,500 Gold Coins!

This exorbitant amount of money was clearly unthinkable for a small business owner like her.

"Please, have mercy, young lord Ma Jun." The restaurant owner fell on her knees. "We don’t have that kind of money!"

Ma Jun smirked in satisfaction and said, "if you don’t have the money, you can always give me this girl as collateral. She will fetch me a lot of money if I sell her at the slave market!"

All of the guests lowered their heads. They

wanted to fight the injustice that happened before their very eyes. However, as a common folks who didn’t possess any Martial Arts, they couldn’t possibly win against Ma Jun who was a cultivator who had reached Early Qi Gathering Stage. Even just a flick of his fingers, these mortals would have turned into blood mist!

Ash, on the other hand, as someone who has slept with the Queen of Arachnid’s herself, assured that Ma Jun’s hanfu robe was not made from one. He knew the characteristics of the Arachnid’s Silk like the back of his hand.

If only they knew that the Arachnid’s Lair was only one trip away from this city, another massive hunt would occur and Ash couldn’t do anything to stop it.

’I need to thread this slowly. I could use this occurrence to build my fame as a traveling merchant and amass my wealth in the long run.’

Ash finally decided to strode downstairs as he heard enough of Ma Jun’s nonsensical, boastful display of power. Though he couldn’t fight him head on without risking his true nature to be disclosed, he still had one last trick behind his sleeve.

Without saying anything, Ash helped the poor barmaid to get up on her feet. He then whispered in her ears.

"What did he do to you?"

The young elf shuddered, she shook her head vehemently. She sincerely didn’t want a stranger to get involved with her problems.

"It’s okay. That pompous brat won’t and could not do anything to my person."

"En..." Laufei nodded. "He came in while I was holding a tray in my hand. I greeted him, and said to him that I will come back for him in a second. However, for whatever reason, he pulled my ears so hard that I lost my balance and spilled the dish onto his robe."

Ash sent his gaze toward the crowds as if to ask for validation for her claim. Nevertheless, the guests were afraid that they would be accused of conspiring with the restaurant owners by the Ma Family.

However, the old man who sat in the corner quietly nodded while eyes closed. His eyes were blind due to old age, but not with his mind.

That one nod was enough for Ash to resolve this issue before things went south.

"Hey! Who’s this clown!" Ma Jun rebuked the young man in black robe. He pointed at him with two fingers.

Ash smiled enigmatically. A mix between mockery and disdain underlined his expression. "Me? I’m just a passing merchant who happened to be awed by your... audacity for saying such a baseless, frivolous claim that your robe was made with Arachnid’s Silk."

"Did you say that I am a liar?!" Ma Jun cocked his head, asserting dominance by lifting his chin high.

"Oh, of course not, young lord. What I meant to say is, your robe is not made with Arachnid’s Silk. Perhaps, you mistook it with the one you have in your drawer by any chance. However, from my experience, this robe is certainly not made from one."

"Hmph! In what capacity could you say such a claim?! Arachnid’s Silk is a very rare commodity in this part of the region. Not just anyone could procure such luxury! I doubt you have ever seen one before."

"Definitely. I have seen one. It’s the best material that I have ever seen! Have you ever seen one though."

Ma Jun stammered. "O-of course! The Ma Family has enough wealth to buy me this robe for my coming of age birthday party!"

"If so, could you give us a pointer and explanation of what makes this robe very special?"

"W-why should I tell you such mundane things!? If you know what you are talking about, then tell us what makes this robe special?! And I will verify it without a lie because I’m not a liar."

As he could see the robe from up close, the Heavenly Beast Taming System appraised the yellow robe for him. Ash smirked on one side, he just won the bet!

[Uncommon Rank Item]

[Yellow Autumn Silkworm Hanfu Robe]

[Woven by a skilled seamstress, this humble yet exquisite piece of art Will provide its wearer with everlasting warmth during autumn. Yellow Autumn Silkworm could produce a strand of silk that is as smooth as Arachnid’s Silk and can often be mistaken for one in the eyes of the inexperienced.]

[Additional Stats: VIT: +10]

[Caution: Very sensitive to high heat.]

"As expected. This robe is mediocre at best."

"What did you say?!"

"The truth." Ash smiled once again.

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