Are you not afraid of becoming bald by crafting a girlfriend from it? Another chimed in.
Have you never heard the tale of grinding an iron pestle into a needle? What's sand? All I see is a girlfriend.
Ah, selective blindness is it? As the conversation flourished, the topic began to drift off course.
Participants engaged in spirited discussions about various materials for crafting girlfriends.
While Fong Ho's procurement message was swiftly buried beneath the flood of messages, newcomers to the channel were oblivious to Fong Ho's request, engrossed solely in the discourse surrounding girlfriends.
Just as Fong Ho contemplated reposting his inquiry, a notification chimed.
A private message suddenly appeared.
Esteemed Fong Hao, I possess silica sand.
The sender, a stranger, introduced himself as GMO.
Upon learning that GMO had silica sand, Fong Hao promptly inquired, "How much do you have?" "Not much, but I do have a silica sandbane.
" "If the esteemed one finds the price agreeable, I can arrange for workers to extract it exclusively for you.
" Gi Mo responded eagerly.
GMO had discovered the silica sand deposit near his territory long ago, and had previously employed workers to extract it.
However, he found that this white granule bore no benefit for his own development and could not be sold in the channel, leading him to cease extraction.
Some of the existing stock had been used for paving, leaving only a modest amount in his warehouse.
Today, upon seeing Fong House solicitation for silica sand, GMO could hardly believe his eyes and confirmed several times that it was indeed silica sand he was offering, not silicone.
Once he was convinced he was not mistaken, a look of joy illuminated his face.
Fong Hao was a titan at the pinnacle of the regional hierarchy.
Establishing a connection with him even through a simple collaboration could yield stable profits.
Thus, while others were absorbed in discussions about girlfriend dolls, GMO privately messaged Fongghow.
Please send me an image for verification, Fonggha requested, wishing to ascertain whether GMO was genuine.
Certainly esteemed one.
Is this the item you seek? GMO promptly sent over an image.
Fongo opened the image to inspect its attributes.
Silica sand category.
Material description.
White granules composed of quartz particles.
It was indeed silica sand.
Even if you were unfamiliar with it, the systems information was irrefutable.
How much stock do you currently have in your warehouse? And what would you like in exchange? Fongghow continued to inquire.
GMO explained that there was a silica sandmine nearby capable of continuous production.
This would indeed benefit Fong how s glass manufacturing, but the exchange would depend on GMOs requirements and whether the price was reasonable.
Fong house inquiry was met with silence from the other side.
After a considerable pause, GMO finally responded with a message.
There are 20 units in the warehouse, and I wish to exchange them for 10 of the double-handed crossbows you were selling.
In this world, materials are categorized by unit.
A unit of silica sand is approximately equivalent to half a sack.
The double-handed crossbow is a green weapon that Fong How has listed for sale in the channel.
Each crossbow is sold for 20 units of iron or five units of rare materials.
Thus, 20 units of silica sand can be traded for 10 crossbows, equating to 200 units of iron, which establishes an exchange ratio of 110.
One sack of silica sand is equal to 10 units of iron, although Fongo is unaware of the difficulty in extracting silica sand.
Iron remains the primary commodity in the channel.
In a scenario where currency cannot be utilized, units of iron effectively serve as currency.
Initially he procured flax from Deng bin with the exchange ratio between flax and iron was five.
One must offer five five units of flax to acquire one unit of iron with the other party covering labor costs.
After contemplation, Fong Hao promptly replied, "Iron is a sought-after commodity, whereas silica sand is not easily sellable in the channel.
If you're willing to sell, I can offer three units of iron for one unit of silica sand.
You may wish to consider this.
Although silica sand is not in demand, it is indeed scarce among its holders, qualifying it as a rare processing material.
Furthermore, maintaining a continuous partnership with the other party is essential.
Setting the price too low may dissuade them from extracting silica sand.
After pondering, Fong Hao felt that proposing three units of iron could be a worthwhile negotiation.
If the other party disagreed, he could always raise the offer.
GMO paused briefly but ultimately accepted stating esteemed one the extraction of silica sand is not trivial even if I sell my stock to you it will be challenging to sustain extraction at this price what price do you have in mind inquired there are others selling silica sand I will choose the most favorable option for collaboration this remark placed GMO in a difficult position once more with other sellers in the market he could not demand an exorbitant price yet a long-term partnership with Fongghao would significantly benefit his own development.
After stealing himself, he replied, "Fongghao, the minimum I can accept is one unit of silica sand for 5 units of iron.
If you're willing to collaborate with me, I can guarantee a consistent output of silica sand.
" Upon reviewing the proposed exchange ratio, Funghow deemed it reasonable.
Thus far, he had not encountered a second seller of silica sand.
He decided to proceed with this collaboration with the understanding that adjustments could be made if the pricing proved unreasonable.
Very well.
Please list your inventory of silica sand.
If you can ensure a weekly output of 100 units, I am willing to maintain a long-term partnership with you.
Should I cease purchases, I will provide you with a week's notice, Fonghouse stated.
Agreed.
I can assure that level of extraction GMO promptly confirmed.
Shortly thereafter, GMO sent over the designated transaction details.
Fungho also provided the other party with 100 units of iron, which he could later exchange for whatever he needed.
In a regional channel, iron served the purpose of currency.
Upon completing the transaction, Fongo designated the goods to the warehouse rather than keeping them by his side.
Boss, shall I arrange for laborers to mine silica sand? GMO reconfirmed once more.
Certainly.
All right, boss Fong, may our collaboration be fruitful.
After concluding the conversation with GMO, Fong Hao wrapped himself in a blanket and stepped out of the Lord mansion.
Inside the glass manufacturing plant, he assigned labor skeletons to process the glass.
He also handed over the blueprints of the Lord's book to the stonemason gray for replication in order to create finely carved stone slabs.
He returned to the hot springs where two additional individuals had already arrived and Jia dawned in his sailor outfit reclined on the stone steps indulging in fruit.
Meanwhile, the air sat nearby, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, clad in a black bunny girl costume that revealed her pale, slender arms and long legs adorned with black silk stockings.
She sat shily in the hot spring, her body glistening with moisture.
Both women turned their heads towards Fong.
How upon hearing his footsteps, Eier<unk>'s face reened even further.
While Injia<unk>s eyes sparkled with curiosity, "Where have you been?" And Jia inquired directly.
"I went to brief the stonemason about his tasks.
" "What is the matter?" Fongo replied as he joined them in the hotring.
"Where we supposed to have fun together when you returned? Have you forgotten?" And Jao exclaimed, sitting up.
Hearing her words, Fong Hao immediately understood.
No wonder the atmosphere felt slightly off today.
It appeared Injia had indeed spoken to Eier about this matter.
Observing Ire's expression, it seemed she was in agreement.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be sitting there in such a shy manner, dressed as she was right now.
Of course, we'll be sleeping soon, and Jiao pulled Eair up.
The two encircled Fong Ha, one on each side.
The following morning, Fong Hao awoke from his slumber.
Feeling the softness of two bodies, he pressed closely against him.
And Jia and Eir, one black and one white, embraced him tightly, lost in sweet dreams.
And Jia's long leg rested on his waist, while Eir's delicate arm wrapped around him and sconced in softness.
They had effectively claimed their respective positions without any conflict.
The trio had indeed stayed up late the previous night before finally retreating to their room for rest.
As he took in the scene before him with the gentle sensations beside him, Fong Hao felt a familiar response stirring within him.
Taking a deep breath, he cautiously lifted his arm.
As soon as he moved, Ire opened her eyes, glancing at Fong Hao and then at the sunlight streaming through the window.