This person was Wang Baole's old friend … Xie Haiyang!
The mysterious and unpredictable Xie Haiyang, who claimed to be a businessman in Ethereal Dao College, had disappeared. He had met Wang Baole again in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace, and then disappeared again …
Until now, when Wang Baole saw Xie Haiyang here, he was a little surprised, but he realized that he wasn't too surprised. It was as if he had subconsciously prepared himself to meet Xie Haiyang at any time.
"This person … I'm afraid his background is even greater than what I've guessed." Wang Baole was deep in thought. On one hand, he was reminded of the game that the other party had promoted in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. Now that he thought about it, regardless of how he felt then or how he thought about it now, the so-called traveling planet was clearly … a colonial planet!
Wang Baole muttered to himself vigilantly, but he didn't show it on the surface. He just turned around and glanced at Xie Haiyang, then turned around. However, with this glance, besides recognizing Xie Haiyang's identity, he also saw the divine weapons and Dharma treasures on Xie Haiyang's body very clearly.
He wore a divine weapon that was shaped like a square scarf on his head, a Robe of Laws on his body, and a paper fan that contained the might of an Eternal Star. Any one of these Dharma treasures was enough to make people jealous and want to snatch them away. However, if they appeared on the same person at the same time, this kind of greed would definitely be restrained.
This was because … someone who could possess these three items at the same time obviously had an extraordinary status and identity. It also meant that he must have a terrifying background that could intimidate everyone. That was why he wore them so ostentatiously.
These three items made Wang Baole even more certain of his previous judgment. However, he didn't have any intention of acknowledging Xie Haiyang. Wang Baole felt that it was better for him to avoid such a mysterious person.
At the same time, he didn't have to worry about being seen through in his current Long Nanzi appearance. As for the donkey and Little Five, they were in the Dharmic Battleship and had been taken away by Wang Baole. Therefore, he could take this opportunity to understand Xie Haiyang's background.
For example, this shop, which could be said to be the biggest and most comprehensive shop in this area, was obviously owned by Xie Haiyang. Otherwise, the shop assistant opposite him wouldn't have respectfully addressed him as young master.
With this thought in mind, Wang Baole turned his head and continued to look at the materials placed around him. He discussed the price with the shop assistant and acted as if he did not care too much about Xie Haiyang. His words were also different from when he was in the Federation due to the change in his Origins Art.
Perhaps it was because Wang Baole's acting skills were quite good, or perhaps it was because of the uniqueness of his Essence Law, but after Xie Haiyang entered the shop, he only glanced around casually before walking up the stairs to the second floor. Along the way, the other shop assistants all bowed to him. There were even some customers who bowed slightly to him as a sign of respect.
This scene made Wang Baole's heart skip a beat. He thought about leaving this place in a while and going to another shop to ask about the background of this shop.
Just as Wang Baole was thinking about this, Xie Haiyang had already gone up the stairs. However, just as his figure was about to disappear and step onto the second floor, his footsteps paused imperceptibly. Then, he continued to walk up the stairs.
Because there was something covering this scene and this place blocked the probing of Divine Sense, Wang Baole did not see this scene. However, from the slight pause in his footsteps, Wang Baole still felt that something was wrong. Therefore, he did not stay for too long. After choosing the items that he wanted, he took out a portion of them and weighed his pockets. Enduring the pain, he gritted his teeth and bought them.
However, when it was time to settle the bill, the shop assistant looked carefully at Wang Baole's list, then looked up at Wang Baole and shook his head.
"Fellow Daoist, there are many materials in your items that our humble shop does not sell to individual customers. You need to have a certain consumption base in our shop before we can supply you according to your level."
Wang Baole was stunned. After asking, his expression became a bit unsightly. Almost half of the materials he chose were like this. If he could not buy them, then he might as well not buy them.
In particular, there were three materials that Wang Baole had not seen in other shops before. If he could not buy them here, then he did not know when he would have the opportunity to come across them again.
Therefore, the shop assistant's answer made him frown involuntarily.
"How about this, just now our young master also came. Fellow Daoist, wait for me for a moment. I will go up and talk to him. Our young master likes to make friends and is very easy to talk to. I think he will agree to sell." Obviously, the shop assistant could get a commission from Wang Baole's purchase. Although this order was not very big, it was not small either. Therefore, after thinking for a moment, he asked Wang Baole to wait here for a moment while he turned and went up to the second floor.
Wang Baole did not stop the shop assistant's actions. Instead, he stood there with narrowed eyes, waiting silently. He wanted to see how things would develop. If things went well, that would be the best. If not, then he would have to carefully consider how to deal with it.
Not much time passed, about a hundred breaths or so. The shop assistant came down from the second floor with a smile on his face. When he reached Wang Baole's side, he smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, please accept my invitation.
"Fellow Daoist, my family's young master has agreed to invite you up to sit for a while. I'll prepare the materials you've purchased for you."
Wang Baole's expression was the same as usual. He looked carefully at the shop assistant, but could not find any clues on him. Therefore, he looked up at the stairs to the second floor. His eyes flashed slightly, and then he suddenly smiled.
"Okay!" With that, he walked up the stairs. The shop assistant was a little confused by Wang Baole's sudden smile. He felt that this person suddenly seemed to have a deeper meaning, but he did not think too much about it. After sending Wang Baole to the stairs, he indicated that Wang Baole could go up alone. Then, he said goodbye and went to organize the items.
Since he had decided to go upstairs, Wang Baole did not hesitate and walked up the stairs. After walking all the way to the second floor, he turned his head and saw Xie Haiyang sitting behind a table and drinking tea not far from the second floor.
The environment of the entire second floor was more elegant than the first floor. It was surrounded by ancient shelves, and there were many extraordinary looking magic tools and decorations. At the same time, there were four incense burners in the four corners of the room. Spirals of green smoke rose and surrounded the entire room. It smelled very good, and it could slightly help one's cultivation, making the spirit qi in one's body more active.
In addition, there was a large piece of fur on the ground. It was the skin of a ferocious beast that Wang Baole had never seen before. It seemed to be able to give off warmth on its own, making the temperature of the entire second floor very comfortable.
While Wang Baole was observing his surroundings, Xie Haiyang also raised his head and observed Wang Baole. He stared at Wang Baole carefully for a moment, and when Wang Baole tilted his head and met his gaze, Xie Haiyang narrowed his eyes and laughed.
Wang Baole did not reveal any of his emotions. He wore a smile on his face as he cupped his hands toward Xie Haiyang.
"Many thanks for agreeing to sell that batch of materials to me, Young Master. How should I address you?"
"My name is Xie Haiyang. Fellow Daoist, there is no need to be so polite. You and I are old friends, so there is no need to be so polite. Don't you agree? "
"Old friends?" Wang Baole stared in shock at Xie Haiyang. He didn't immediately respond. Instead, he put on an expression of deep thought. After a few breaths of time, he smiled wryly.
"Recently, when I was practicing cultivation, my aura was in disorder. Perhaps some of my memories are fuzzy, and I can't remember. Young Master, please don't take offense. In any case, I still have to thank you, Fellow Daoist." Wang Baole didn't deny it. He knew how to deal with people, and he knew that sometimes, if he insisted on denying it, it would be tantamount to giving himself away. After all, when ordinary people encountered such a situation, they would not be in a hurry to clarify things.
In fact, this was indeed the case. Wang Baole's expression and words caused Xie Haiyang's eyes to flicker with suspicion. He didn't bring up the topic again. Instead, he chatted a bit with Wang Baole, then picked up his teacup.
Wang Baole immediately clasped his hands and prepared to leave. However, in the instant that he turned to leave, his heart trembled, and he muttered, "Not good …. I gave myself away."
Almost as soon as Wang Baole realized this, Xie Haiyang's eyes lit up, and he smiled.
"It's a small world, Senior Brother Baole. How have you been?"
Wang Baole stopped in his tracks. He looked around, then back at Xie Haiyang. There was no confusion on his face. Instead, he put on an awkward expression, as if someone had called him by the wrong name.
"Thank you again, Young Master. Long Nanzi will take his leave now." With that, he coughed, as if taking the initiative to resolve the misunderstanding caused by Xie Haiyang calling him by the wrong name.
When Xie Haiyang heard this, he sighed and shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I remembered wrong. I thought you were a good friend of mine, and I wanted to give you a discount. After all, it's not easy to meet an old friend in a foreign land. Since you're not … then forget it."
When Wang Baole heard this, he blinked and suddenly spoke.
"How much discount?"
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