"Access to an unabridged copy of The Simple Man's Bright Mirror." Does Doul think that Huaisang has access to that work? No, but it's not like he has many other options in this moment. He could lie and claim a fair price, but there's no need for him to lie here.

"I was also willing to accept The Tract of the Luminous Way and Upper Chapters of Blame and Blessing as a fair compromise."