325 I Canst Afford to Feed You Anymore (2/2)

I can't believe Jin Duoming is expressing interest in the donkey… great, I'll exchange the donkey for a seventh-grade Dharmic Armament. No, an eighth-grade Dharmic Armament! Wang Baole got excited at the thought. When he looked at the donkey, his eyes were no longer as stern as before. Instead, a gentle look had replaced the stern stare.

His sudden stare seemed to scare the donkey. It froze and momentarily stopped its enthusiastic chewing of the gate. The wooden chunk in its mouth fell out, and it immediately sprawled on the floor and stared at Wang Baole with innocent eyes.

”Don't be afraid, kid.” Wang Baole's voice was soft and gentle. He walked over eagerly. His tone of voice only sent the donkey's breathing quickening. It suddenly kicked its four legs and made to escape, but Wang Baole had long grown accustomed to its immense speed. He moved more quickly than the donkey and caught it.

”What are you running for? Come, let's go give you a shower. If we're going to sell you off, we have to make sure you look good for your new owner,” Wang Baole said excitedly. He ignored the donkey's persistent kicks and led it to the showers while humming a cheerful tune under his breath. He didn't find it troublesome at all as he scrubbed the trembling donkey's fur. He even cast a spell and blow-dried the donkey.

That wasn't the end of it. After some thought, Wang Baole got his three office assistants to bring some perfume over. Amidst the strange gazes of his female assistants and the horrified look in the donkey's eyes, Wang Baole sprayed the donkey with a mist of perfume. He pulled out a length of rope with great satisfaction and tied it around the donkey's neck. Then, he led it outside.

”Son!” The donkey kept crying on the way, the fear in its eyes intensifying.

”Don't worry. We aren't sending you off to the butcher!” Wang Baole turned back and smiled widely at the donkey. He patted the donkey on its head. The gentle look in his eyes terrified the donkey, causing it to bray even more loudly.

”Son! Son! Son!” It kept crying. Its bum fell onto the ground firmly, and it refused to move a single inch. It even bared its teeth, as if weighing the consequences of biting clean through the rope and eating it.

”If you dare to break the rope and run off, I'm going to turn you into the first eunuch donkey!” Wang Baole said coolly. His casually said words sent a shiver through the donkey's body. It climbed to its feet hurriedly, then stared at Wang Baole with sorrow and protest in its eyes.

Wang Baole had long realized that the donkey understood what he was saying, but it was too unruly and forgetful. He thought an eighth-grade Dharmic Armament a fair exchange for the beast.

His anticipation intensified at that thought. He led the donkey and raced towards Jin Duoming's residence. They had agreed to meet at Jin Duoming's Martian residence instead of the Fire Spirit Academy, though it was also located in Zone Twelve.

Wang Baole soon arrived with his donkey. As soon as he reached the place, he saw a single three-story pavilion before him. He knew he had reached prime Martian estate. The land area the three-story pavilion took was so vast it could be used to build a hotel instead.

Rich folks! Excitement roared inside Wang Baole. When he reached the gates, he immediately sent a transmission to Jin Duoming. The doors soon opened, and three beautiful female servants with rather shapely figures welcomed Wang Baole. They escorted him personally into a room, then left.

Wang Baole grabbed onto the rope collaring the donkey and stood in the first-floor living area of the residence. Both his and the donkey's breathing sped up. They stared in shock at their surrounding… the extravagance and lavishness of the living room had reached unimaginable heights.

Long, circular shelves crafted out of Spirit Wood surround them. On the shelves were numerous pills, and any one of them would cost a fortune. They were protected in clear pill bottles, and a spotlight shone on each bottle, which exuded a fragrant herbal scent. Countless Numinous Treasures even hung on the walls as decorative items.

The sofa, tables, and chairs, as well as other furniture, were all built out of Spirit Stones. Even the few items crafted out of wood seemed like rare treasures that surely cost a fortune.

The curtains were spun from Spirit Thread and the lights made from polished Spirit Stones, and they gave off a soothing, soft light. To top it off, strong Spirit Qi permeated the room.

Wang Baole was stunned, as was the donkey. Wang Baole stared unblinkingly at the Numinous Treasures and pills while the donkey stared at the sofa and furniture. It lowered its head and sniffed discreetly at them without Wang Baole's notice. Its eyes started shining brightly, and it couldn't help licking its lips. Then, it considered Wang Baole's strange behavior today and decided not to risk it. It controlled its urges to nibble at the furniture.

Before long, just as the donkey could no longer keep its urges under control, laughter drifted from the second floor. Jin Duoming appeared at the top of the stairs and started walking down the steps.

”Brother Baole, welcome to my humble abode. It's a little spartan. I've only arrived on Mars, after all. I hope you won't find it too much of an embarrassment.”