Chapter 402: Qixi!
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Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 402: Qixi!

Chapter 402: Qixi!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

"This is a thousand jun of Hyderabad ore, almost a hundred million taels of gold. Is it really out of our reach?" the goateed elder muttered to himself.

He had to admit that he had not anticipated such a situation. It was such an excellent opportunity, such a large piece of meat, but he couldn't take a bite.

Without the skill to forge Wootz Steel, they would not be able to do anything with the ore they seized.

"That's not guaranteed."

Yao Guangyi spoke after thinking for a few moments.

"Oh?"

The elder raised his head, a questioning look in his eyes.

"I hear that the smiths of the Abbasid Caliphate and Charax Spasinu have some experience with Hyderabad ore. Although we can't use it, we might be able to sell the ore to them."

"That's our only option then."

The goateed elder sighed. Although he didn't have too deep an understanding of the Hyderabad ore, he did know that there was a massive difference between the raw materials and the finished product.

The finished product that was the Wootz Steel weapon was currently worth tens of thousands of taels, but the raw ore was probably only worth several hundred.

This was far different from what he had expected, but it was better than nothing.

After all, it was completely useless in their hands. The two black objects in Yao Guangyi's hands were the best proof.

"…I'll inform the other side and have them steal the ore as quickly as possible. I'll have them bury it somewhere, and then once the storm has passed, we can get in touch with the Arabs. We'll have to let them take advantage of this Hyderabad ore."

The elder spoke with the greatest of reluctance.

"Yes, that's all we can do."

Yao Guangyi also sighed. Although he appeared indifferent, he could not possibly remain unmoved by the sensation of a hundred million taels of gold brushing past him.

Though he spoke with indifference, boundless regret still filled his heart.

"If one cuts the grass but doesn't pull out the roots, they'll reg

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