How arrogant. Just because you say so, it's the Hall Master? Miao Yi muttered to himself. With his current cultivation, becoming a Hall Master was no longer a matter of whether or not he could force himself to do so. In fact, it was impossible. If he really did become a Hall Master, he would become a laughingstock.
Just think about it. During the handover of the annual tribute, the other Hall Masters would fly to Traversing Water Palace, while he would ride his dragon steed there. By the time he arrived at Traversing Water Palace, a bunch of Hall Masters would have already escorted the Palace Lord all the way to the capital city. Then, he would have to ride his dragon steed and chase after the Palace Lord to the capital city?
The position of Hall Master is yours to take? This was purely a bluff. It was impossible for him to become a Hall Master. There was no precedent for him to become a Hall Master with his level of cultivation. The key was that he would not be able to convince the masses. He could, however, offer a generous reward.
"Senior Guo, does the Chamber of Commerce have a dragon steed that you can give me?" Before he left, Miao Yi said, "My mount was killed while fighting against the Hive Gang."
"Go out and ask for it from the people outside. Tell them I said that as long as you complete this task, I'll reward you with a flying mount."
Yet another empty promise. Do you think I'm a fool to keep coming out when you don't want my money? Miao Yi mumbled to himself again, then excused himself.
Just as Miao Yi walked out of the door, another person entered the room. Lao Bai's magnificent figure suddenly appeared in the room, his gaze indifferently directed at Guo Shaohai, who was standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back.
Guo Shaohai, who was standing in front of the window with his hands clasped behind his back, suddenly turned his head. His phoenix eyes were cold like lightning, and his gaze immediately released the aura that he had deliberately concealed. It was soul-stirring, and he instantly stared at the position where Lao Bai had been standing.
He seemed to have sensed something, but he didn't see anything. White, who had just revealed himself, had already disappeared.
Guo Shaohai slowly turned around and looked around vigilantly. Indeed, there was nothing out of the ordinary. He frowned, as if he was a little puzzled …
As Miao Yi was descending the stairs, he bumped into the white-bearded old man who had escorted him up before. As he followed him down the stairs, he said, "I'm lacking a mount. The person inside wants you to give me one."
"Alright!" The white-bearded old man agreed.
What a straightforward answer! He didn't even ask if it was true or not! Miao Yi jokingly added, "I still lack a good Third Grade transcendent artifact!"
"Alright!" The white-bearded old man nodded again.
"..." Miao Yi was stunned. Are you for real? You're not going to confirm it with that person before giving it to me?
When they arrived downstairs, the old man first ordered the teller from before to prepare a mount, then asked Miao Yi to wait for a moment.
Miao Yi looked at the empty surroundings. He rubbed his chin suspiciously. This old fellow isn't really going to gift me a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact, right?
Miao Yi didn't have to wait long. Not long after, the old man really did come. In his hand was a pitch-black Nine-Eared Devil-Subduing Pestle, and he handed it to Miao Yi.
Miao Yi blankly received it. With a slight incantation, the entire Demon Subduing Pestle was immediately suffused with a faint red glow. He was immediately slightly dumbfounded. He really gave me a third-grade Magic Treasure?
The old man had already extended his hand in invitation. "The dragon steeds are waiting in the courtyard outside. You may bring them yourself."
"Oh!" Miao Yi turned around and went to the courtyard outside. The clerk from before had already pulled a dragon steed over to him.
Miao Yi turned to look at the hall, then shook the demon-subduing pestle in his hand, causing the nine earrings on it to rattle. Then, he looked at his surroundings. He quickly tucked it away.
Miao Yi then leapt onto his dragon steed and struggled with it for a while in the courtyard. Once he had tamed it, he immediately rode it out of the courtyard, beckoning to the carpenter who was waiting outside, "Let's go!"
The carpenter stood up and followed beside him. After walking for a short distance, he looked at Miao Yi, who was sitting on the dragon steed in a daze. "Are you trying to show off that I'm your follower by sitting so high up?"
"Uhh …" Miao Yi snapped out of his daze and quickly jumped down. He chuckled and waved his hand. "I didn't mean it that way. I was a little distracted just now and didn't notice. "
The carpenter looked around, then casually reminded him, "Kid, this is Flowing Clouds Dune Sea, and it's not just anywhere else. It's best if you stay alert when you leave the tavern. Otherwise, you won't just be distracted, you'll lose your life! "
"Mn, mn, mn. You're right." Even though Miao Yi agreed verbally, he still wore a smug expression on his face.
"Did you eat bee poop? Why are you smiling like a fool? "
"Ah! No, I'm not. Am I smiling like a fool? "
"Idiot!"
"I didn't eat for free. I didn't take advantage of the tavern either. I didn't skip a single cent. I haven't even settled the debt you guys beat me up yet. "
"You're lucky we didn't beat you to death. Taking advantage of the Lady Boss is the same as taking advantage of the tavern."
"Can you guys stop bringing this up? This is the outside world! My reputation isn't important, but isn't it a sin to ruin the Lady Boss's reputation? "
The two of them chattered all the way back to the tavern. Coincidentally, they bumped into the stonemason who was wandering around the courtyard. Miao Yi immediately locked his mount in the stable and shouted, "Stonemason, take good care of my mount."
The stonemason rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything. He and the carpenter were already taking care of the tavern's horse grooms.
"Kid, why are you running so fast?" The stonemason turned around and shouted. He had just taken out a stone sculpture and was about to pull Miao Yi over to take a look at it when Miao Yi abandoned his mount and ran off as though he had taken a laxative.
"Stonemason!" The carpenter called out to him, and the two of them started whispering to each other.
"Niu Er!" The scholar behind the counter in the hall immediately called out when he saw Miao Yi return.
Unexpectedly, Miao Yi simply waved his hand as a form of greeting and ran off quickly.
As soon as he returned to his room, Miao Yi immediately shut the doors and windows. He even took out a dagger and bolted the door.
He listened carefully for a moment, and after confirming that there was indeed no movement outside, he took out the Nine-Eared Exorcism Staff and immediately imbued it with his transcendence energy, allowing the transcendent artifact to recognize him as its master. He then infused his transcendence energy into it to carefully examine its mysteries.
Once he had a rough idea of what was going on, he pushed the staff out with one arm and invoked his arts.
The exorcism staff immediately glowed with a crimson radiance, and the nine earrings hanging on it began to slowly float up and spin faster and faster.
Ding ding ding …
Nine clear chimes rang out, and the nine earrings suddenly floated out. They separated from the exorcism staff and abruptly expanded to more than ten times their original size, turning into nine glowing diamond rings that revolved around Miao Yi's body.
Miao Yi looked like an enlightened monk as he held the exorcism staff in his hand, the transcendence rings dancing around his body. His aura was extraordinary, but his face was a little pale.
Ding ding ding …
Another nine chimes rang out, and the nine earrings abruptly shrunk back to their original form, returning to the exorcism staff.
Miao Yi looked as if he had collapsed from exhaustion. He fell onto the bed with a thud, his face pale as he hugged the exorcism staff tightly. His expression was extremely weak, but he still had a wide grin on his face.
'Oh my!' Not only was it a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact, but it was also a top-notch Third Grade Transcendent Artifact that could transform. Who knew how many Third Grade Yao Cores were used in it? In any case, even with his Blue Lotus Fifth Grade cultivation, he couldn't control this transcendent artifact at all. Not to mention the exorcism staff itself, he couldn't even use the nine earrings to their fullest potential, let alone use them in battle. This was not a transcendent artifact that he could control with his cultivation.
'But so what? It doesn't matter if I can't use it. I'll keep it for now. ' What was important was the value of this transcendent artifact. Value was what mattered the most. He only needed to test it out to know that this exorcism staff alone was worth more than the items he had extorted from the Subjugation Crusade.
'Goddammit! Do you have to be so ridiculous? I was just joking, and she didn't even bother asking. She really gave me a Third Grade Transcendent Artifact, and a top-notch one at that. She's too generous. She's so much more generous than the fifty million Gold Crystals that Granny Tao only gave me. She's so generous that it makes one's hair stand on end! '
He wasn't afraid that she would hold him accountable later. It wasn't like he asked for it. He had only casually mentioned it, and the other party had given it to him on their own accord. If she insisted on taking it back, then so be it. But what if she really gave it to him and refused to take it back? Perhaps this was his reward for completing the mission.
As he thought of this, he felt a little regretful. Why didn't he ask for some other consumables? There was no way he could make himself spit out what he had already used.
However, now that the item was in his hands, it wouldn't be so easy to take it back. This was Flowing Clouds Dune Sea. It was normal for someone to snatch it away …
"If I had said that I needed a Fourth Grade Transcendent Artifact back then, I wonder if she would have given it to me …" Miao Yi muttered to himself as he hugged the transcendent artifact. Then, he started laughing foolishly again. 'I'm rich now. Next time I think about what I want, I'll give it a try.'
The faint sound of footsteps could be heard from outside. Miao Yi was startled. He was a little too pleased with himself. He quickly put away the Nine-Eared Devil-Subduing Pestle, tossed the Orb of Will into his mouth, and sat down to meditate to recover …
Early the next morning, Miao Yi made a rare appearance in the front hall. He slowly ate his breakfast.
The charming Lady Boss walked into the hall from the backyard. When she saw Miao Yi, she smiled brightly and walked over to Miao Yi's table. Out of habit, she wiped the surface of the table to check if it was clean. She wasn't in a hurry to patrol the area. Instead, she adjusted the skirt behind her hips and sat down at the side. She lazily propped her head on the side and crossed her legs. Half of her calves were exposed beneath her green, pleated skirt, which was adorned with golden beads. The cloud-patterned embroidered shoes on her bare feet swayed slightly. Her casual posture tugged at one's heartstrings. This was what it meant to be flirtatious.
Miao Yi raised his head and smiled. "Good morning, Lady Boss!"
The Lady Boss propped her head on her arm and smiled. "Why haven't you come over for a drink with me?"
"I'm not that brave. The last time I had a drink with you, I ended up getting beaten up by those three bastards. I almost lost my life. How could I possibly have the guts to come over for a drink with you again? I'd say I'm tired of living." Miao Yi scoffed. "Everyone says that Tempest Tavern is the safest place, but I think it's even more dangerous. Purple Lotus cultivators are everywhere. I can't even run away from them."
The Lady Boss was taken aback. She turned to look at the scholar behind the counter. The latter hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I didn't do it. It was Chef and the others. I even scolded them later."
The Lady Boss turned back and smiled. "I can see that you're pretty close with them. They must be joking with you."
Miao Yi retorted, "You call beating someone up a joke? Why don't you let me beat you up as well? I'll joke with you too. "
The Lady Boss winked mischievously and said, "I'm fine with it. I'll just sit here and not move. Go ahead and beat them up."
Miao Yi rolled his eyes. 'Even if you're willing, you still have to make me dare to beat you up first!'
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