"When compared to the Storage Pouch's capacity, these storage artefacts have a storage capacity of five cubic meters. Does it satisfy Young Master's needs?"

Gao Zhen asked with a meaningful glint in her eyes.

'Great!' The moment Yi Chen heard its capacity, the decision to buy it was finalised in his mind.

With excitement apparent on his face, he asked, "I'll take it. How much is the cost?"

It was only now that he had realised that these artefacts didn't have a price tag, and a frown appeared on his face.

Hearing his question, the smile on Gao Zhen's face widened as she said, "Taking Young Master's 20% discount into account, this storage ring will cost you exactly 80 High Grade Spirit Stones."

"Eighty?!!" he exclaimed with widened eyes the next moment.

'Is she messing with me? Are these really so expensive? If not for my 20% discount, wouldn't it cost me a whole 100 High Grade Spirit Stones!' Yi Chen thought as a suspicion rose in his mind.

As if she was able to read his mind, Gao Zhen answered the next moment, "Our guild has hired a Second Grade Artefact Refiner with space attributes to exclusively make these storage artefacts for us.

Therefore, the price which I stated is completely justified if we take into account the high hiring fee of the Artefact Refiner, along with the difficulty that is involved in creating such artefacts.

Moreover, since this is an exclusive item, you won't be able to find one with this much capacity anywhere else in the entire Kingdom."

Gao Zhen stated with confidence.

"I see…" When Yi Chen heard her words, although his suspicion was resolved, he couldn't help but feel bitter inside.

'If you already knew that it was so expensive and I would be unable to afford this artefact, then why did you introduce it to me in the first place!'

An irritated snort escaped his nostrils as he passed the ring back to the staff.

'Forget it! I'll just leave now since nothing good would come from staying here any longer.'

Clearly in a frustrated mood, Yi Chen was about to tell Gao Zhen that he was leaving when he suddenly heard her next words, which were directed towards the staff whom he had just handed the storage ring.

"Wrap this ring properly for the Young Master. He'll be taking it with him."

"Yes, Pavilion Manager," the man responded with a nod and busied himself.

"Wait! I never said I was going to buy it!" Yi Chen exclaimed in confusion.

Seeing the reaction which she wanted to see, Gao Zhen felt accomplished and answered with a warm smile.

"Yes, Young Master, you didn't. It's a gift from our Red Velvet Pavilion to you since this is your first time coming here."

"This…" A trace of surprise immediately appeared on Yi Chen's face when he heard this.

However, the very next moment, this surprise turned to hesitation, and he waved his hand in refusal.

"This is too much, Manager Gao. I cannot accept such an expensive gift."

Yi Chen was aware that nothing was truly free in this world, so, not knowing the underlying reasoning behind her actions, refusing her gift was the first thing that popped into his mind.

"It's just a small thing for our guild, Young Master, so I insist." Gao Zhen said in a courteous manner and continued.

"Besides, won't Young Master be visiting this Pavilion in the future to buy more expensive things?

Therefore, just see this as just a small investment from our guild towards a prospective regular customer and nothing more."

By the time Gao Zhen had finished her words, the storage ring was already packed neatly in a glistening cover.

Taking it from the staff's hand, she placed the storage ring on Yi Chen's hands.

The next second, she said with a pleading tone. "I would be deeply disappointed if Young Master still refuses to accept it since it would mean that I was unable to be a good host for you,"

"Then…. I'll accept it…thank you,"

With the gift already in his hand and not wanting to get on Gao Zhen's bad side, Yi Chen finally relented.

"That's great! We still have the fifth floor to explore, which is filled with weapons that might catch Young Master's attention, so how abou-"

Before Gao Zhen could finish her words, Yi Chen cut her off in between.

Bowing with his hands clasped, he said, "I would love to do that, Manager Gao, but it seems that I've spent more time here than I had expected.

I still have some things to address, so I'll be taking my leave now."

"That's a pity," Gao Zhen said while pursing her lips, "Then Young Master must inform me later when he visits the pavilion. I'll show you around the fifth floor at that time,"

"I definitely will," Yi Chen said for the sake of saying and after another bow, scurried towards the stairs.

He was already feeling greatly indebted after receiving such an expensive gift, so he feared that if he went with her to the fifth floor, then he would end up being gifted with another expensive item.

'Now I'll have to repay her for this in the future somehow…' Yi Chen thought bitterly as he finally left the building.

As for Gao Zhen, she glanced towards Yi Chen's retreating figure with an amused expression on her face before making her way to her office.

Right when she had closed the door behind her and was all alone in the room, a black figure rose from within her shadow.

The next moment, the black light surrounding the figure faded, and a person's outline slowly began forming and finally revealed itself to be a woman.

Signs of ageing were apparent on her face, and her cultivation was at a much higher level than Gao Zhen's.

"Was it really necessary, Lady Gao?" the woman asked while standing respectfully behind Gao Zhen.

"What was?" Gao Zhen feigned ignorance and asked playfully while turning towards her.

"Sigh…you're already in your thirties, but you still act like a child sometimes, Lady Gao," the woman complained in a frustrated tone and glared.

Feeling her familiar glare, Gao Zhen asked her another question instead of answering her.

"Why do you think it wasn't necessary, Guard Xue?"

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