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This hardware shop is owned by Hopdai and his wife Meng-an. They greet you with a smile and invite you to peruse their wares. The black lacquered shelves are stacked high with myriad items and all of them have a price tag. Those that catch your eye are:
- Mortar & Pestle: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)
- Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)
- Chisel: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)
- Hammer: 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)
- Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)
- Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns) Restores 4 ENDURANCE when swallowed after combat.
- Small Telescope: 60 Ren (6 Gold Crowns)
You may buy any of the items listed above for the price indicated. They are all Backpack Items that will take up one space in your backpack. You are under no obligation to make a purchase.
Hopdai will buy any items you have noted on your Backpack List (with the exception of Anseng’s Kirusami). He will pay 10 Ren for each item, regardless of how much it originally cost. If you wish to sell any of your items, erase them from your list and add 1 Gold Crown (10 Ren) per item to your Belt Pouch.
Hopdai and Meng-an bid you a pleasant good night when you leave the shop.
If you choose to visit or revisit Xiong the Weaponsmith on the opposite side of the street, turn to 124.
If you decide to continue along South Avenue, turn to 149.