Never thought we’d be discovered by the guards left by my father, and they even tracked us all the way to that tavern.
"Of course I’ll go with you. Come on, I know a place. Today, little sis will enjoy the company of her big sister!" Xiao Cancan said with a laugh.
Li Shitao said, "That’s right, but it’s not just thanks to me, it’s because we’re getting help from an old friend of mine."
"Is that okay though?" Xiao Cancan asked.
Li Shitao waved her hand, "No problem, he’s loaded, and he did try to kill me last time."
"He tried to kill you?"
"I tried to kill him too."
"Well, looks like you two only got to know each other through fighting, huh."
"Kind of. Oh, Cancan, I want to officially move on from my past. From now on, don’t call me Su Wanli anymore, call me Li Shitao. You can call me Sister Tao."
"Alright, as long as it makes you feel better. Sister Tao, let’s get going."
"My little gentleman, aren’t you going to hold my hand?"
"Haha, my fair lady, I’m coming~"
With envious looks from others, the two stepped into the crowd, heading in a particular direction...
Seeing Yan Xiaohu come back looking upset, Qian Dafu asked, puzzled.
Zhou Qing smiled and said it was nothing, maybe Xiao Hu didn’t find the herbs for the Nascent Soul Formation Pill today.
"Looks like I’m luckier. An old friend of mine happens to have a Spirit Essence Mushroom, and he agreed to keep it for me. Tomorrow, I’ll take you guys to get it!" Qian Dafu said cheerfully.
Hearing this, the two immediately got excited.
"Thank you, shopkeeper!"
"Save the thanks, have you had dinner yet? Want to grab a drink together?"
Sometimes it’s all about luck. Previously, they were determined to collect materials for the Nascent Soul Formation Pill but couldn’t find any.
But now, after letting go and going with the flow, they’ve ended up obtaining several herbs, now having seven Spirit Medicines in total.
Meanwhile, the auction is approaching, and the number of people arriving at Lingyun Mansion has visibly increased.
As the two were wandering around, a few servants suddenly blocked their path.
Then, a chubby man with a round face, rosy cheeks, and slightly plump body stepped forward from the crowd.
He wore luxurious silk and satin robes, vibrant in color, with golden threads shimmering in the sunlight.
His small eyes were squeezed into slits by his chubby cheeks but kept darting around, scheming something.
He played with a Jade Pendant in his hand, looking arrogantly at the two.
"What’s the matter?" Yan Xiaohu took a step forward, shielding Zhou Qing behind him, and asked.
The plump young man didn’t speak; instead, a Golden Core Realm servant took out a portrait and unfurled it.
"Have you seen her?" the servant asked.
Upon seeing the portrait, the two were stunned.
Isn’t this the Xiao Cancan they’ve met twice before?
"You know her?" This time, it was Yan Xiaohu who quickly asked.
Seeing Yan Xiaohu’s eagerness, the plump man snorted coldly, looking displeased, "She’s my fiancée. Someone saw you having dinner with her. I advise you two..."
"She’s your fiancée? Damn it, pay up—"
Before the plump man could finish, Yan Xiaohu quickly grabbed his collar and said fiercely.
"The thousand Spirit Stones I lost were swindled by her. Since you’re her fiancé, you can save me the trouble of looking for her. Pay up now!" Yan Xiaohu demanded aggressively.
It was then that the other servants reacted and immediately surrounded them.
"Let go of our young master!"
The plump man, initially startled by Yan Xiaohu’s sudden action, soon seemed pleased and said, "So there’s nothing between you two after all. I was wondering, with our similar eyes, she doesn’t like me, how could she like you?"
Yan Xiaohu froze, his face turning sullen.
"What do you mean by similar eyes? Mine are naturally small single-lidded eyes, yours are squeezed by fat. Stop flattering yourself and pay up!" Yan Xiaohu demanded sternly.
The plump man grinned, "Repaying the money is not a problem for me. Let go of me first, but you need to give me a receipt. I need to show it to her."
Yan Xiaohu looked at him suspiciously but slowly released his grip after a brief hesitation.
The surrounding servants immediately shielded the plump man, glaring at the two with threatening looks.
"Move aside, it’s fine!" The plump man pushed aside those blocking his way and patted one of them.
The servant immediately bent over, and the plump man took out a piece of paper, using the servant’s back as a desk to write on.
Zhou Qing quietly tugged at Yan Xiaohu and whispered, "This plump guy seems to come from a wealthy family, with several Golden Core Realm servants, including those who chased Xiao Cancan last time. Should we..."
Zhou Qing hesitated, but Yan Xiaohu understood his concern.
"Don’t worry, I’m just taking back what’s ours. We won’t get involved with them more than necessary."
Yan Xiaohu reassured Zhou Qing with a confident look.
Quickly, the plump man finished writing, grinning, "Don’t take offense, gentlemen. A thousand mid-grade Spirit Stones is quite a lot, and I’m repaying on someone else’s behalf, so a receipt is necessary. Check it out, if it’s alright, sign it and put your hand seal."
The plump man handed over the receipt and took out red ink deftly.
The two were stunned for a moment before looking at the paper’s contents.
Wait, I said a thousand Spirit Stones, but never said mid-grade. Are you really this rich?
If they had a thousand mid-grade Spirit Stones, they could get the Nascent Soul Formation Pill at the auction with their eyes closed.