Chapter 597: Exposing the Scam — Platinum Dragon Fist
As those words fell, the expressions of Xing Zhong and Liu Yuncui both changed.
Shi Tianhao raised an eyebrow and looked toward Shen Mo.
Song Zhenfei's expression also froze, as though recalling something.
Liu Yuncui gave a dry laugh. “Surely not. Shopkeeper Xing is the manager of the Rare Treasure Pavilion under the Qizhen Alliance—he has a solid reputation. He wouldn’t do something like that.”
Xing Zhong said coldly, “Brat! Watch what you say!”
“You claim there’s a problem with my Minor Creation Cauldron—then show your proof!”
Shen Mo replied with a calm smile. “Simple. Bring out a few more precious herbs and refine them with the Minor Creation Cauldron.”
“Three attempts at most, and it will shatter on its own.”
“Do you dare to try?”
Shen Mo’s eyes gleamed like lightning as they locked onto Xing Zhong.
Sweat immediately broke out across the sinister-looking old man’s body.
Beads of perspiration formed densely across his forehead in an instant.
At the Nirvana Realm, it was rare for a cultivator to lose composure—
Unless they truly couldn’t control it.
Clearly, Shen Mo had hit the mark.
Song Zhenfei’s gaze instantly turned sharp.
He was upright, not foolish.
Just moments ago, he had been misled by the cauldron’s seemingly divine quality.
Now, seeing Xing Zhong’s reaction, he instantly understood what had happened.
“Shopkeeper Xing, I demand an explanation!” Song Zhenfei said in a low, stern voice.
Xing Zhong took several deep breaths, then sneered. “Fine, no trade then! Song Zhenfei, did you really have to put on such a farce, calling in this boy just to frame me?”
“As if I were scheming to steal your treasure!”
“I’ve been the shopkeeper of the Rare Treasure Pavilion under Qizhen Alliance for over two thousand years—and my name stands on integrity!”
“I walk upright and sit straight!”
He grabbed the Minor Creation Cauldron into his arms and stormed off in anger.
Liu Yuncui sighed lightly. “Island Master Song, how could you trust a young boy so easily?”
“Besides, his words were quite harsh.”
“I was the one who brought Shopkeeper Xing here. If this truly were a setup, wouldn’t that mean I’m part of the trap too?”
With that, Liu Yuncui put away the Mirage Dragon Pearl and turned to leave.
In the blink of an eye, only Shen Mo, Shi Tianhao, and Song Zhenfei remained in the hall.
Song Zhenfei let out a long sigh and slumped into his seat.
Shi Tianhao quickly tried to smooth things over. “Brother Song, I didn’t notice the flaw in that cauldron either. I’m truly sorry.”
Song Zhenfei waved his hand. “It’s not your fault. If not for this Fellow Daoist Shen, I wouldn’t have noticed anything either.”
He turned and cupped his fists toward Shen Mo, speaking solemnly, “Many thanks, Daoist. If not for you, I might have handed over my father’s heirloom.”
Shen Mo nodded slightly. “It was a small effort. No need for thanks, Island Master Song.”
Song Zhenfei’s tone grew more serious. “I, Song Zhenfei, always repay kindness. If there’s anything you have your eye on, just say the word.”
“Any treasure within Liuyun Manor—if you want it, it’s yours.”
Shen Mo didn’t waste time with pleasantries. He pointed at the stone tablet before Song Zhenfei and said, “To be honest, I’ve taken a liking to this stone tablet. It’s of great use to me.”
Song Zhenfei said in surprise, “It only contains a few ancient True Dragon characters. But since Fellow Daoist Shen likes it, then please take it.”
With that, he respectfully presented the stone tablet with both hands.
Shen Mo nodded and accepted it at once.
Off to the side, Shi Tianhao took all of this in, a flicker of coldness flashing through his eyes.
However, he skillfully buried his emotions, showing no trace of displeasure on the surface.
Shen Mo smiled faintly.
This stone tablet recorded the Platinum Dragon Fist, one of the highest-grade Saint-level True Dragon martial arts.
Unparalleled in lethality.
Invincible in battle.
To ordinary cultivators with mediocre perception, this tablet was no different from common rock.
But to someone like Shen Mo, whose comprehension defied the heavens—
It was a supreme treasure!
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