When Zhao Yun saw that the Pavilion Master was deliberately mystifying things, he was unhappy. He cupped his fists and said, "I heard that the Pavilion Master is collecting treasures. I came here to exchange for the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal. I wonder if the Pavilion Master has it?"
The golden ball of light spun and seemed to have a pair of sharp eyes sizing up Zhao Yun.
What a strong pressure!
There was a feeling that he couldn't help but submit to the Pavilion Master. Zhao Yun's heart soared, urging him to lower his head.
Zhao Yun was alarmed. He withdrew his divine sense and was not afraid of the strong pressure. His gaze remained motionless, and he proudly straightened his chest. A contemptuous smile appeared on his face.
"Good boy, your bearing is extraordinary. Among all the people who entered my Pavilion Master, you have the most strength of character. " The Pavilion Master smiled and said, "The Northern Underworld Dark Crystal is an ancient secret treasure. It can neutralize Yin and Yang. It is the most precious. However, my hobby in life is to collect treasures. Coincidentally, I have one in my hands. "
The Pavilion Master really had the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal!
One could wear out iron shoes to look for it, only to find it by chance. The life-saving elixir that the Ye Family couldn't find after much effort was found by Zhao Yun.
As long as she took the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal, there would be a way to cure Ye Zhi's innate Yin Meridians. Her fragile life would recover its vitality.
Full of hope, even though his mind had gradually stabilized, Zhao Yun could not hide the excitement in his eyes. His slightly trembling voice exposed his skeptical mood, "Dare I ask what kind of conditions the Pavilion Master would like to bestow the secret treasure?"
The ball of light smiled gently, "There's no hurry. According to the old rules, I naturally have to let you examine the goods first."
Once the blue brilliance suddenly appeared, a red brocade box quietly floated in front of Zhao Yun's eyes.
When the lid of the box was opened, a finger-sized dim black crystal came into view. Inside the crystal, there was a rice-sized golden bead that shone with a dazzling golden light.
Zhao Yun pulled Li Jiejie's sleeve and pleaded, "Li Jiejie, your medical skills are so brilliant. Please help me examine it."
Li Jiejie coldly said, "If I don't examine it carefully and only observe it with my eyes, how can I know if it is real or fake? But would he feel at ease letting such an ancient secret treasure fall into my hands? "
"Haha, little girl, you're thinking too much. If I don't trust you, I won't meet you. Take it, take it. Look at it carefully. "
Amidst his hearty laughter, the red brocade box gently floated and fell right into Li Jiejie's hands.
Li Jiejie touched the surface of the Mysterious Crystal with her jade-like finger and poured her spiritual sense into it. She immediately knew the properties of the secret treasure. She then picked up the Mysterious Crystal from the box and sniffed it carefully. Her eyebrows relaxed and she put the Dark Crystal of the North Underworld back into the box. She said, "This piece of Mysterious Crystal is full of Yin and Cold Qi. The combination of cold and heat, a wonderful combination of Yin and Yang, harmoniously corresponding to the symptoms of innate Yin meridians. It should be the Dark North Crystal without a doubt. "
Zhao Yun was overjoyed. When the last stone fell to the ground, she repeated, "I wonder what kind of treasure Pavilion Master is willing to part with the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal in exchange?" He had made a decision in his heart. No matter how difficult the Pavilion Master's price was, he had to exchange for the Dark North Crystal no matter how hard he tried.
He couldn't help but think of Ye Zhi's delicate, thin, pale, and haggard face. The red line between his eyebrows and the tip of his nose made him feel even more pitiful.
At this moment, Zhao Yun suddenly understood why Guan Shuo overestimated himself and went to the Tangmen to court death. He finally understood the state of mind that was willing to pay any price.
When the Dark North Crystal that he had been longing for was right in front of him, he would take the risk even if he had to steal all the treasures of the top ten sects, let alone the Peacock Feathers of the Tangmen.
But he heard the Pavilion Master say, "Since you can find this place and come here, it means that you believe that I am fair and trustworthy. I don't need to say more about the preciousness of the Dark North Crystal. I see that you have something on you that can be exchanged. "
"Something on me?" Zhao Yun raised his eyebrows. "What is it? The Golden Threaded Garment? "The Golden Threaded Garment on his body was invulnerable to weapons, water, and fire. It was indeed a divine treasure.
The Pavilion Master laughed. "No, no. The Golden Threaded Garment is an inanimate object. How can it compare to this spiritual medicine that can change the heavens and change the meridians? Think about it again. "
"Then is it the Sumeru Mustard Seed, the Gentleman's Pouch that can contain all things?"
"I have collected all the treasures in the world. Naturally, my storage pouch is always ready." The Pavilion Master denied it again.
Zhao Yun said doubtfully, "Other than that, I have no other treasures on me. Please enlighten me, Pavilion Master. "
The Pavilion Master laughed again. He had been laughing ever since they met, even more than he had in his entire life. "I say, Zhao Yun, are you pretending to be confused? I don't want anything else. I just want the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword in your hand. "
It turned out that he already knew Zhao Yun's identity.
The Treasure-Gathering Pavilion's Master's laughter was like rolling thunder in Zhao Yun's ears. He never expected that the treasure the Pavilion Master was talking about was actually the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword.
In Zhao Yun's heart, the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword was no longer a simple weapon. It was not an ordinary treasure. It was a close brother who shared life and death with him.
No matter what, he could never give up on his brother.
Zhao Yun couldn't give up on the brotherhood and the kindness of a confidant. However, the Pavilion Master wanted to force him into a dilemma.
Zhao Yun, who was thinking of trading for the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal at all costs, couldn't help but hesitate.
He faintly frowned and clenched his fists. He wanted to speak with difficulty, but he swallowed the words in his throat.
Suddenly, he heard Li Jiejie say coldly, "Pavilion Master, you have a lot of treasures, but your eyesight is poor. Even a hundred Northern Underworld Dark Crystals can't compare to the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword. "
The Pavilion Master didn't get angry. His voice was calm and indifferent. "Little miss, you're wrong again. Of course, I know the weight of the item. If I didn't know, why would I take out the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal so easily? "
"What did you say!" Li Jiejie almost jumped up. "Since you know the mystery of the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword, you actually want to trade for it with a mere Northern Underworld Dark Crystal? What an exorbitant demand. You're shameless! "
The Pavilion Master said calmly, "The exchange is consensual. I didn't force you at all. Zhao Yun, take your time to think about it. There's no hurry. Even if the transaction doesn't work out, we still have benevolence. Little miss Li, your arched eyebrows really aren't pretty. Why don't you listen to a story of mine? As for whether you can understand it or not, it depends on your comprehension. "
Li Jiejie saw that Zhao Yun's forehead was covered in cold sweat. Knowing that he was in a dilemma, her impression of the Pavilion Master changed. She said unhappily, "What kind of lousy story is this? I'll listen to a fart."
"I'm just talking nonsense. You're just listening to it. As for whether it's a fart or not, I definitely don't think it stinks. Hehe. "The Pavilion Master said to himself. The golden light on the round ball flickered incessantly.
"Didn't I just tell you? A long time ago, I was still a poor scholar. At that time, I loved to dream and didn't have any other means to make a living. I thought that my literary talent was outstanding and that I could earn a living by selling literature. Thus, I earnestly wrote a small book called the 《Seven Fiends Tablet》. "
Li Jiejie remained silent. She didn't dare to be interested in the Seven Fiends Tablet or the Seven Idiots. However, she couldn't help but suspect the Pavilion Master's true identity. No matter what, he could see through her and Zhao Yun's origins with a glance. He possessed the ancient secret treasure, the Northern Underworld Dark Crystal. He even seemed to know the secret of the Mighty Fighting Divine Sword. This kind of person was truly inconceivable to her. It made it even harder for her uneasy heart to calm down.
The Pavilion Master continued, but his tone became heavy. "At that time, I was undoubtedly too naive. Hehe, there were many dogs who hadn't read a single word. Just because I was a poor scholar with no fame, they called my book trash and barked incessantly. That wasn't all, but the unscrupulous booksellers knew that my small book had no fame and still crazily pirated it. As a result, the number of people who supported me slowly increased.
I still clearly remember that they all left messages saying to continue working hard, to continue working hard, to speed up your writing, and to not let it end. However, all of them looked at the pirated words and didn't want to spend a single copper coin. They said, 'I came to see you to give you face and to increase your popularity. If you really wrote well, I would definitely spend money. What right do you have to be dissatisfied?'
At that time, I was very naive. I only thought that since there were so many people supporting me, I indeed didn't have the right to be dissatisfied. I drank my porridge and earnestly wrote seven hundred thousand words in the cold wind, waiting for those lords who promised to spend money to reward me with food. Later on, when the last of the rice was finished, I shivered in the cold wind. Only then did I finally understand what Zhuangzi meant when he said, 'Take me to the land of dried fish.' Little girl, don't you think I'm ridiculous? "
The story of 'Take me to the land of dried fish' was recorded in 'Zhuangzi's External Matter'. It said that Zhuang Zhou's family was so poor that they didn't have enough food to eat, so they had no choice but to borrow money from the River Supervisor Marquis. The River Supervisor Marquis said, "When I receive the tax and rent, I'll lend you three hundred gold coins. Bear with it." Zhuang Zhou was naturally open-minded, but he was also furious. "I'm like a fish that's about to starve to death in the ruts of a cart. I only need a little bit of water to survive. You f * cking tell me that in the future, I'll draw the entire river to save me. Hehe, then you'd better come find me at the dried fish shop!"
Li Jiejie naturally knew about this story, but she didn't expect that the Jibao Pavilion Master would tell her this.
This story was really unbearable, and it didn't match the Jibao Pavilion Master's style of mocking the Pre-Qin Dynasty. This kind of scandal, ordinary people would try their best to cover it up after becoming famous, but the Jibao Pavilion Master just had to reveal it in front of her.
Even more strangely, she couldn't help but be affected by the Jibao Pavilion Master's sorrowful tone. The strange atmosphere made her sympathize with him.
"I was on my last breath, fainted on the main road. At the critical moment of life and death, I finally understood: Either my book is worthless, or the people who read the pirated copies are all exquisite egoists. They'd rather spend a lot of money on something else than spend a single coin to read my book. If only I had spent a single coin, perhaps my painstaking efforts would have been able to survive. However, I didn't have a single coin. Little girl, don't you think I'm pitiful? "
Li Jiejie blurted out, "It's not that you're pitiful, it's those people who read the pirated copies and spouted nonsense that are pitiful. If it were me, I would have killed them all. What right do they have to read your book? "
The golden ball shook violently. After a long silence, it said, "Little girl, are you speaking the truth?"
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