Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

Chapter 406: 406 Favor from Treasure Pavilion?

”What is the purpose of Pavilion Master summoning me here?”

Yun Xiao was cautious in his heart, yet his face remained expressionless as he asked. He didn’t believe that the guy called him here just for a simple friendly gesture.

”That’s right, I just like Brother Yun Xiao’s straightforwardness!”

Gong Qizhen continued to smile and complimented once more, then reached for his Storage Bag at his waist and tossed a heavy pouch onto the wooden table in front of him, making a loud thud.

”Since Brother Yun Xiao is so straightforward, I won’t beat around the bush either. Here are 100,000 Gold Coins, I want to buy back those three items you identified in the Treasure Hall. How about it?”

It seems that the real motive of Pavilion Master Gong Qizhen was still here. Although he wasn’t at the Treasure Hall earlier, he had already thoroughly investigated what happened inside.

The Sheep Horn from the Golden Horned Spirit Sheep, the Smoke Clearing Stone, and the Divine Clarity Jade, any of these items being presented would cause a scramble for possession, yet all three were identified and taken by Yun Xiao, causing him considerable heartache.

Especially the Divine Clarity Jade, Gong Qizhen believed that if the Treasure Pavilion were to auction it off, fetching a price between 400,000 to 500,000 Gold Coins would be effortless.

These were all items that originally belonged to the Treasure Pavilion; unfortunately, even Gong Qizhen himself couldn’t identify what they were and could only watch helplessly as they were taken by others, his heart bleeding.

”100,000 Gold Coins?”

Upon hearing this buyback price, Yun Xiao secretly sneered, then shook his head and said, ”I’m sorry, Pavilion Master Gong, I have already gifted the Divine Clarity Jade to a friend. As for the other two, I am not planning to sell them!”

”Brother Yun Xiao, don’t reject it hastily!”

Seeing that the youth had no intention of trading, Gong Qizhen was not in a rush. After finishing his previous statement, he continued, ”In addition to these 100,000 Gold Coins, how about I add a favor from the Treasure Pavilion? I think, in Xuri City or even throughout the Southern Territory of Lingtian Empire, a favor from the Treasure Pavilion is still worth some money!”

Gong Qizhen was very confident. He naturally knew that offering 100,000 Gold Coins to buy back those three items was indeed a joke, but with the addition of a favor from Treasure Pavilion, it was a different matter—so far, nobody in Xuri City dared to disrespect the Treasure Pavilion.

”Sorry, I must take my leave!”

Who knew, just when Gong Qizhen was confident, the young man in front of him had already turned around, causing his always smiling face to instantly darken.

What a joke, Yun Xiao himself is a disciple of the Sect Master of the Jade Pot Sect and is the reincarnation of Long Xiao Battle God. A small favor from this insignificant Treasure Pavilion, to him, is truly negligible.

Moreover, having already seen the character of the Pavilion Master Gong Qizhen, Yun Xiao was even less willing to get involved with this guy and thought it best to leave early.

”Yun Xiao, think carefully, once you walk out of this room, not only will you lose the favor from the Treasure Pavilion, but you might also face some unnecessary troubles!”

Seeing the boy’s disregard, Gong Qizhen was no longer polite. His last statement was heavy with threats and he was extremely confident that causing trouble for anyone in Xuri City was an effortless task for him.

To Gong Qizhen’s delight, as these words were uttered, the young man indeed paused in his steps, then turned around, thinking to himself: so this kid is also a typical bully who fears the harder opponent.

”Actually, Pavilion Master, it’s not impossible to retrieve those few items!”

The turned-back Yun Xiao possibly had something in mind as he spoke, causing Gong Qizhen to be overjoyed, silently thinking this kid was just a ’silver gun with a wax head,’ probably saying such things just to save his own face.

”If Pavilion Master really wants the treasure I identified, then... exchange with those three items you just took away!”

Yun Xiao did not beat around the bush. In fact, that was the important reason he agreed to meet with the Pavilion Master. Otherwise, what was there to discuss with such a hypocritical person?

”Exchange with those three items?”

As Yun Xiao stated this, Gong Qizhen was initially surprised, then fell into contemplation. In fact, had it been the past Gong Qizhen, he likely would’ve immediately agreed to the exchange. But now, he was extremely conflicted.

To trade three items of unknown properties for three identified items possibly worth several hundred thousand Gold Coins seemed like an advantage regardless.

However, Gong Qizhen was no fool. After thinking for a moment, though the young man in front of him was young, he never made a loss-making deal. If he so desired to exchange for those three items, could it be that their value surpassed treasures like the Golden Horned Spirit Sheep God Clear Jade?

It must be said Gong Qizhen, after managing the Treasure Pavilion for many years, was sly and cunning, and he quickly understood the implications. Immediately, an idea struck him.

”Let’s do this, Brother Yun Xiao, why don’t you tell me what those three items are first, and then I’ll decide whether to make the exchange or not?”

Gong Qizhen’s next words made Yun Xiao shake his head inwardly. He thought to himself that he had perhaps appeared too eager, allowing the man to detect something amiss.

”Hehe, if I am to appraise, I do charge a fee—100,000 Gold Coins per item. I wonder if Pavilion Master Gong can afford it?”

Since there was no possibility of getting his hands on it anymore, Yun Xiao gave up on those thoughts and made a joke that greatly aggravated and angered Gong Qizhen.

Appraising a treasure for 100,000 Gold Coins—Gong Qizhen was no fool; never mind whether the appraised treasure was worth that much, even if it was, it felt like cutting his own flesh. How could he possibly agree?

These words were clearly mocking, making Gong Qizhen not wanting to exchange another word with this detestable youth. He waved his hand dismissively and said, ”Yun Xiao, don’t blame me for not warning you. You better be extra cautious when you walk in the southern territory of the Lingtian Empire!”

This was already an order to dismiss the guest, and within Gong Qizhen’s tone was a heavy threat. However, Yun Xiao didn’t care at all, instead feeling a faint anticipation within his heart.

In the Treasure Pavilion, Yun Xiao couldn’t make a move, but if it was in some remote area and Gong Qizhen dared to trouble him, he wouldn’t mind letting the Golden Snake Worm deal with him to obtain that useful item.

”An ungrateful little bastard!”

Watching Yun Xiao’s figure disappearing at the doorway, Gong Qizhen’s face twisted into a hideous expression. Having presided over the Treasure Pavilion for so many years, he had always been the one deceiving others. But today, he was outsmarted by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy.

Yes, in Gong Qizhen’s mind, he was cheated, because he always believed that the treasures appraised by Yun Xiao belonged to the Treasure Pavilion. Now, having them taken away without spending a penny was utterly painful for him.

Creak!

Just as a venomous thought emerged in Gong Qizhen’s mind, the room’s door was forcibly pushed open, exacerbating his irritation. Was today really an unlucky day, disregarding him as Pavilion Master?

”Brother Qizhen, your actions today were somewhat unsavory!”

When Gong Qizhen looked up furiously, he saw a plump man quickly approaching, a very familiar figure—who else could it be but his old friend Qiao Lin?

”Qiao Lin, my brother, what’s the matter?”

A strange flash passed through Gong Qizhen’s eyes, feigning ignorance, though he was certainly aware of the incident that had occurred in the Treasure Hall earlier.

”What do you mean ’what’s the matter’?”

Qiao Lin was utterly furious, his hand brushing his waist, and suddenly a flash of red light appeared. In his hand flourished a vibrant, large red flower.

”Brother Qizhen, this Red Sunflower of yours has cost me a whole 100,000 Gold Coins. Considering our friendship, you ought to return those Gold Coins, right?”

Apparently, Qiao Lin came hurriedly because of this matter. Firstly, the 100,000 Gold Coins pained him greatly, and secondly, being stared at like a fool earlier made him lose all face.

”Brother Qiao Lin, this matter can hardly be blamed on me, can it?”

Although Gong Qizhen knew about this, the likelihood of spitting out the Gold Coins he had swallowed was absolutely impossible, even though the person before him was his old friend.

”Think about it, if it weren’t for that ignorant brat Yun Xiao, would you have ended up so embarrassed? Your real enemy should be Yun Xiao!”

Gong Qizhen cunningly instigated, reigniting a glint of hatred in Qiao Lin’s eyes. He clearly forgot that if not for his own greed for treasures, how could he fall into such a situation?

”Brother Qiao Lin, I actually have an idea. It can not only recover your lost 100,000 Gold Coins but also allow you to exact revenge. Wouldn’t you like to know?”

The Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion, like a crafty old fox, lit up Old Qiao Lin’s eyes with just a few words. Indeed, more than recovering the 100,000 Gold Coins, what he cared more about was his reputation.

As long as he could make Yun Xiao lose face, how could Qiao Lin possibly refuse? Then, he heard Gong Qizhen’s plan and he couldn’t help but clap his hands in delight.

”Brother Qiao Lin, after dealing with Yun Xiao, you can take any treasure from his possession, and the rest will be mine—how’s that?”

A sharp glint flashed in Gong Qizhen’s eyes, as if this matter was already a success, even sharing the spoils of war. And such a proposal was indeed everything Qiao Lin could wish for, since any of those treasures appraised by Yun Xiao earlier were worth more than 100,000 Gold Coins.

Just after leaving the hall, Yun Xiao, unaware of those two treacherous men’s scheme, and even if he knew, he wouldn’t care much. At present, as long as no one from the Spirit Vein Realm attacked him, he could easily escape.

Finding his direction, Yun Xiao quickly headed towards the North Gate. Just as he stepped out through the North Gate, he saw a figure of a charming red-dressed girl up ahead, smiling cordially at him as if she had been waiting there all along.

Seeing this, Yun Xiao took a deep breath and did not deliberately avoid it, and headed straight towards her.