Seeing the stall owner's shocked expression, Ryukawa Suko's gaze fell upon his neck, where a talisman folded into a square was hanging from a beaded necklace.
"Five million," Bai Ye said slowly.
"No sale! This isn't for sale..." The stall owner's expression was resolute. He pointed to the counter and said, "You can pick any of these below... I'll give you a twenty percent discount!"
"Ten million," Bai Ye continued to raise the price, not even looking at the talismans in the cabinet.
Ryukawa Suko was startled. Could this talisman truly possess some magical power, as seen on television, to interest Bai Ye?
Ten million yen was equivalent to 600,000 Great Xia currency! The stall owner hesitated for a moment, then shook his head repeatedly. Just as he was about to politely decline, Bai Ye raised the price again.
"Fifty million."
*Gulp!* This time, the stall owner swallowed hard. Fifty million yen was equivalent to 3 million Great Xia currency. This was an amount he couldn't earn in years of risky scams and deception!
"Sixty million."
Bai Ye's voice rang out again, like a ghostly whisper, solidifying the stall owner's resolve.
Suppressing his joy with great effort, he asked, "Are you... really giving sixty million?"
As he spoke, he scrutinized Bai Ye again. He wondered inwardly, this young man, could he be the son of that wealthy conglomerate?
"Tell me your account number, and I'll transfer it to you."
Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, the stall owner, trembling with excitement, provided his bank account number.
Bai Ye immediately took out his phone and performed a series of operations. Soon, the stall owner received a notification of the bank transfer. Looking at the long string of numbers in his account, he couldn't stop smiling.
Ryukawa Suko was astonished, casting subtle glances at Bai Ye. She was also secretly amazed. Even as spies with state backing, rarely lacking money, they weren't as extravagant as he was.
Sixty million yen was nearly equivalent to 400 million Han Yuan!
He was so rich!
At this moment, she completely abandoned the idea of suggesting the Han government use money to win over Bai Ye.
"The talisman!"
"Oh!"
It wasn't until Bai Ye reminded him that the stall owner snapped back to reality. He quickly removed the pendant from his neck and handed it to Bai Ye, still looking a bit reluctant.
"Hehe... young man, you have excellent taste!"
The stall owner chuckled, stealthily glancing around, and whispered, "The talismans I sell are all fake. However, this one has indeed been blessed by Master Shimizu!"
"Feel it with your heart, and perhaps you'll sense something special!"
Bai Ye held the ancient yellow talisman in his hand. Without the owner's reminder, he had already sensed its peculiar nature.
Within this talisman, a special kind of magic was hidden. As Bai Ye attempted to sense the magic, his mind involuntarily conjured images of beautiful scenery that uplifted the spirit, such as sun-drenched beaches with white rabbits, and lush green fields with galloping horses...
Unconsciously, this talisman could slowly alter the emotions of its holder! Would different people experience it differently? Influencing emotions?
Was this magic spiritual in nature?
Bai Ye glanced at Ryukawa Suko, who was looking on with curiosity, and handed her the talisman.
"It's for you."
"Ah!!!"
Ryukawa Suko's face was filled with surprise, her heart rate accelerating rapidly. Did he buy this talisman just to give it to her? Spending so much money, just for her? A gift?
Ryukawa Suko became lost in her thoughts, her small face flushed with excitement. She raised her hand to accept the talisman from Bai Ye.
"Thank you~ Thank you~ Bai Ye-kun!"
As the ecstatic Ryukawa Suko took the talisman, her expression suddenly froze. Then, her small face rapidly turned red, and her body trembled slightly...
Bai Ye looked at her. She quickly avoided his gaze, her face blushing as if it could drip water.
"Bai~ Bai Ye~ kun, this~ this talisman..."
"It's very effective, isn't it?" the stall owner said with a smile. "Ever since I started wearing it, I've felt full of energy every day, especially the first time I received it, the feeling was most pronounced."
The stall owner's gaze returned to Bai Ye. He sighed inwardly. As expected of a conglomerate's son, spending so much money just to woo a girl? Amazing!
What is he thinking? Bai Ye shifted his gaze away from Ryukawa Suko. This magic could indeed influence a person's emotions.
White fox? Bai Ye thought of the unruly white foxes on his ranch that he had dealt with.
If nothing unexpected happened, this Master Shimizu was a white fox, and had already reached the Disaster level! Was it the high-level monster behind Japan?
"Boss, where is that Master Shimizu?"
"Are you looking to meet Master Shimizu?" the owner asked, appearing unfazed, as he tidied his goods.
"Many customers have asked me. But I don't know where she is. I received this talisman last year when she happened to come to Asakusa Temple."
"'Master Shimizu' enjoys practicing in various locations. I've heard news of her at temples and monasteries across the country, but no one knows where she is now."
The stall owner shook his head and sighed, "To meet Master Shimizu, one can only rely on fate..."
Practicing? This being seemed to have no animosity towards humans? Bai Ye found it increasingly interesting.
"Hey? Boss, are you leaving?" Ryukawa Suko asked in surprise as she saw the owner efficiently packing up his stall.
"Hehe~ Changing locations..." The stall owner chuckled awkwardly. This kind of scamming business required frequent relocation; it couldn't last long in one spot, and he might get beaten up! Da Feng Novel Network.
"Young man, I wish you a pleasant time!" The stall owner got into his small cart and happily pulled his stall away.
Bai Ye turned and continued walking towards the Sacred Kannon Hall. Master Shimizu would likely be difficult to find in the short term. From his observations in Japan, he vaguely suspected that Japan might have more than one high-level monster!
"Bai Ye-kun~ Wait for me!"
Ryukawa Suko put away the talisman and closely followed Bai Ye, her small face flushing periodically. Ever since she received the talisman, she couldn't help but think of embarrassing things!
Elsewhere, in the also popular Five-Storied Pagoda recreational area, Bai Ye's fan girls, Zheng Jiao and Xu Sisi, happened to be visiting.
"Alas! It's not as interesting as it was described in the videos. It doesn't feel as fun as our domestic scenic spots!"
"Mmm... I'm a bit disappointed too..."
"If only I could meet Brother Ye! I wonder where he is?"
The two had been sightseeing for most of the day, their faces showing slight fatigue.
"Huh? There's a commercial plaza over there with coffee and milk tea!"
"Perfect, let's go!"
The two walked cheerfully towards the small plaza. Upon arriving, they found a crowd of people gathered around something, excitedly cheering and shouting, especially the screams of the girls, which were almost frenzied!
"Ahhh!!! Prince Houō!"
"My god, my god! He's actually here!"
"Husband, Prince Houō is my husband!"
Prince Houō?? He's here!!! Vaguely understanding the screams of the local Japanese tourists, Zheng Jiao and Xu Sisi's eyes lit up. Their earlier fatigue vanished instantly, and they rushed into the crowd.
Over at the Sacred Kannon Hall, Bai Ye and Ryukawa Suko had browsed several areas with no further discoveries. They also headed towards the Five-Storied Pagoda...