Chapter 199 (1/2)
Chapter 199: We Are Just Selling a Ball
Seeing that, Qiao Anping immediately declined, saying, “I couldn’t- It’s better that you keep it for yo- No, no, I have mostly recovered thanks to your medicine last time, you don’t have to do this.”
Not returning the pleasantries, Fang Ning passed the medicine to Zheng Dao beside him and instructed, “Butler Zheng, arrange for this to be sent to Fellow cultivator Qiao’s residence.”
Everyone else stared blankly at the scene. None of the participants were so dumb that they could not recognize the quality of the three Nine Transformations Soul Rejuvenation Pills. They looked strikingly ethereal and smelled otherworldly fragrant, unlike those they used to buy from the Azure Mountain…
“Looks like he really is a true dragon with a strong support. No wonder he doesn’t fear the Azure Mountain,” another wave of silent communication was underway.
“But why did he not use it for himself? Could it be that the injury to his spirit was difficult to cure even with medicines like this?” Some people started speculating.
Never underestimate how rich a human’s imagination could go…
Time passed slowly and Gu Buwei of the Azure Mountain had finally appeared!
Different from other people’s method of walking in through the entrance, he appeared directly on top of the stage suddenly.
It was as if he had been there the whole time and had just dismissed his invisibility to reveal himself to the whole hall.
Some people rejoiced at the fact that they did not approach Vigilante A. ‘If I did and was witnessed by the Azure Mountain, where would I stand in the future?’
However, the Azure Mountain had always been so arrogant that they did not mingle with other people. Every three years, they would appoint two people to attend the convention. That had left everybody else who wanted to make connections with no way to do so.
The only way they could mingle was through the Treasure Trading Convention. Whenever they appear in a different situation, it would usually mean that someone in their sects would be taken away… If the sect does not allow it to happen, they would be able to witness the Azure Mountain’s abilities just like the Spirit King Association.
At this point, three staff members from the Truth Department had gone on the stage, ready to unveil the silk covering the items.
Gu Buwei raised his hand and motioned for them to stop. The three staff members were confused, but they stopped immediately regardless.
Gu Buwei began to walk down the stage toward Vigilante A who was sitting in the first row!
Everyone’s hearts were strung high. ‘Are these two gonna start fighting?’
Some people had already planned their escape route. They had been in the hall three years ago and had memorized the escape route to the hall. Burrowing was not allowed in the hall as it had already been disabled with the use of formations. They could only escape through the entrance of the hall.
It was only a short distance, but to many people, Gu Buwei had spent an awfully long time to approach Vigilante A.
Following that, they saw Gu Buwei said to Vigilante A, “Vigilante A, it’s time. Name me your price…”
The audience was stunned mouth gaping. Being supported by the Azure Mountain, Gu Buwei should have everything he needed. Why would he buy anything from Vigilante A?
Some powerhouses had some guesses, but they did not want to believe such a wild thought.
However, everyone could see that Gu Buwei was not shocked nor surprised, and there was no sadness or joy on his face, it was as if he was just buying a regular item.
Vigilante A did not stand up. He sat quietly and looked at Gu Buwei.
Similarly, Qiao Anping did not stand up and just looked.
Zheng Dao thought, ‘I shall sit quietly as well…’
The System said, “What is he trying to do?”
Fang Ning said, “What else? To ransom their disciple, of course. Doing it so publicly, it’s making us look like we’re kidnappers…”
The System said, “That’s right. I’m a heroic system, so even though I want to receive his ransom payment, it can’t be so obvious…”
Fang Ning said, “Sir, don’t be so straightforward, lemme think… Right, if you make the spirit of Qi Mei into a ball and sell it to him, it would be alright. We aren’t ransoming her, we’re just selling a ball…”
The System said, “Fair enough. That woman looked fierce, but as soon as she entered the isolation cell, she yielded to the tortures pretty easily. Such a difference from the other two with strong beliefs. The information had already been processed by Anderson, I think they would soon let you read the report.”
Soon after, everyone saw a purple ball appear in Vigilante A’s hand.
Gu Buwei’s eyes flickered but he did not reach out for the ball — Vigilante A had yet to name his price.
Fang Ning said slowly, “How much do you think this ball costs? But firstly, a disclaimer. I only need materials from the current realm. I do not care for your simple tools and medicines, those are crudely made at best.”
Having heard that, everyone wiped an imaginary sweat on their faces. Things they called treasures were not even in the consideration for the Venerable One.
Gu Buwei did not say anything. Instead, he beckoned his hand toward his back as one after another porcelain plates disappeared, leaving only the tags in their places…
The rare materials that were in high demand had been retrieved by Gu Buwei.
It was not long before everyone realized more than half of the porcelain plates had disappeared…
Many other people were puzzled. ‘What exactly is that thing in his hand?’
It was so expensive, almost half of the materials onstage were gone. Moreover, many of the materials were specialties of the Azure Mountain.
Vigilante A did not nod his head even as the plates on the stage continued to disappear.
The materials onstage went from half to a quarter to a tenth, and until only artifacts and medicines were left when Vigilante A finally nodded.