Chapter 318 Bet!

Someone immediately bowed deeply and shouted excitedly: "Master Lu Ban, hello!"

Those who did not bow looked puzzled, "Who is this man, and why are people so respectful to him?"

"You don't know? He is the most outstanding craftsman under the Thirteenth Young Master, and has created many wonderful treasures."

"Didn't you just buy a curved plow from the market? That's Master Lu Ban's masterpiece."

"Really? This is incredible!"

"Yes, and there are also those practical and affordable furniture, all made by Master Lu Ban!"

"I see. It seems he is a skilled craftsman."

"It's the Thirteenth Young Master's men again. Those greedy merchants are probably going to suffer a setback this time."

When the people around learned about Lu Ban's skills, they were all very excited.

The child's father was so excited that he was shaking: "Master, please give me a hand. I really can't raise a hundred taels of silver!"

Lu Ban gently helped him up and comforted him: "Don't be afraid, I will do justice for you."

Then, Lu Ban turned to the Roman merchants and suggested: "I think you may not have enough money to buy my treasures. Why don't you ask your caravan leaders to participate?"

The Roman merchant sneered, revealing contempt: "How many glass cups does Daqin have? Why do we need people from other caravans?"

"You'd better call them all, otherwise you won't be able to get it." Lu Ban responded with a sneer.

Seeing how determined Lu Ban was, the Roman merchants thought that having more people would not be a big deal.

The more people there are, the more serious the situation becomes.

Once the dispute escalates, the King of Qin will also realize how ignorant his country is.

At the same time, this could also demonstrate the arrogance of the Romans and make the King of Qin beg them to sell their treasures.

So he immediately sent someone to summon the captain of the nearby caravan.

They discussed the previous events and the next countermeasures in detail in a corner.

"Why do you think Lu Ban is so confident? Does the Qin Dynasty really have a glass cup?" someone asked doubtfully.

"How is this possible! The method of making a colored glass cup is a secret that our imperial wise man, the Imperial Master, obtained after countless experiments!"

"Yes, only a few people know the craftsmanship of making glass cups. How could these barbarians of the Qin Dynasty master this technology?"

"I think he is just bluffing and trying to scare us off!"

At this point, someone proposed another possibility.

"Have you ever thought that there might really be a glass cup here?"

However, someone immediately mocked: "The glass cup is a sacred artifact and will be regarded as a treasure no matter where it is."

"But these people showed no excitement when they saw the glass cup. It's obvious that they don't understand the value of the treasure."

"In a place where even excrement is considered a treasure, do you think these barbarians can make glass cups?"

"If there is, I guess it came from Rome."

"We can buy it for three taels of silver when the time comes. It will still be worth a fortune when we take it back to Rome! It's definitely a good deal!"

Another added: "I heard that Lu Ban was a 'famous craftsman'. He might just be complacent because of his family background!"

After a long conversation, the captain of the caravan laughed out loud.

It seems that this gamble cannot be lost no matter what.

The captain of the caravan was convinced of the wisdom of the Romans, and there was a cunning gleam in his eyes.

"Lu Ban is such a fool. Does he really think that the people of the Qin Dynasty can make such a beautiful glass cup?"

"Great! Let's take advantage of this opportunity to realize our grand plan of plundering the wealth of Qin!"

"As long as someone knows the value of the glass cup, why worry about no one coming to buy it? Hahahahaha!"

"I originally thought this matter was difficult, but who knew someone would lend us a helping hand unintentionally!"

Then, the captain of the caravan took the man straight to Lu Ban and warned him in an excited tone: "If you dare to bet with us, you should think twice before you act!" "What we are betting is honor and prestige! If you are an immoral hypocrite, get out of here as soon as possible!"

"Besides, if you want to gamble, you have to think carefully! If you have this thing in Great Qin, we are willing to buy it all at three taels of silver per piece!"

"On the contrary, if not, the price of this broken glass cup will soar! From now on, it is worth one million taels of silver!"

The captain of the caravan was sure that the person in front of him could not afford such a bet, and the million taels was just a deterrent.

His purpose was to highlight the pricelessness of the glass cup and make the famous craftsman recognize its million-dollar value.

This is the highest praise for the Roman glass cup.

Even the master nodded, let alone the common people.

Once Lu Ban retreated, his plan to make money would be half successful.

"People of the Great Qin, just wait for us to take your silver into our pockets!" The captain of the caravan was excited to the point of being fanatical.

When everyone heard this, they all looked at Lu Ban.

Most of them knew that Master Lu Ban would win without a doubt, after all, they had seen better glass cups.

However, some people sensed the injustice.

If Lu Ban wins, the other party only needs to pay three taels of silver.

But if the glass cups are accidentally sold out and no replacement can be found, it will be a big trouble.

Even if we can retrieve the glass cup as evidence, it will take time.

During that period, if the caravan insisted on one million taels, the situation would become difficult.

These foreign caravans are all rough guys, who can predict how they will act?

They exude a barbaric aura and act rashly. How can such people have a calm conversation with you?
It's clear that they are trying to blackmail someone now just for a piece of waste.

So someone quickly suggested: "Master Lu Ban, let's not gamble for now."

"The other party has bad intentions, and this bet is not fair to you."

"That's right. There's no need to get entangled with the barbarians. They don't understand treasures. Let's just leave."

"As for the Li family father and son, I think it's enough to give them some money to settle the matter!"

The people around echoed.

However, Lu Ban did not leave. He was aware of the other party's ill intentions and was ready to meet the challenge.

These barbarians may seek compensation from us for the loss of the glass cup.

What's more, they appear to be merchants from Rome. If this matter is not handled properly, it may affect the relationship between the two countries.

Therefore, it is necessary to remain calm.

Lu Ban stared at the captain of the caravan and said in a deep voice: "No, I accept the challenge."

"But since this is a fair bet, your conditions should be fairer."

"If you have glass cups, we will buy them all for three taels of silver each."

"If not, these cups of yours would only be worth three taels of silver."

Lu Ban's proposal actually had a hidden purpose. He wanted to reveal his uncertainty and make the other party mistakenly believe that he had a sure win.

At the same time, he had another consideration in doing so.

After saying this, Lu Ban took off the purse from his waist and threw it to the captain.

"If I lose, this one hundred taels of silver will be used to buy all your glass cups."

"Moreover, I am willing to use my reputation as a craftsman to promote the precious value of the glass cup to you!"

The Roman merchants who caught the money bags were ecstatic.

(End of this chapter)