They looked at each other. In the end, they felt that Black Peony wouldn't trick them.
Purely because of their trust in Black Peony, the few of them hesitantly agreed to stay. No one left.
Black Peony was very happy that none of her old brothers left. She took out the four gold notes and gave one to each of them.
When they received it, they were naturally surprised. "Boss, what's the meaning of this?"
"They gave it to us so that we don't stay outside and look shabby, to live inside." Black Peony chuckled. "Do you see that? In the future, we're also people who come and go from the Moonseeking Inn."
They looked at each other's money and found that they were all one thousand gold coins.
"Hey!" Someone chuckled. "You're quite generous! Boss, you're not a good friend. You were testing us just now! "
Black Peony raised an eyebrow. "Testing my ass. After so many years, don't you know what kind of person I am? It's not that I wanted to test you, but they have rules. They're right. If we're not of the same mind, don't get on the same boat. Otherwise, everyone will feel uncomfortable. "
Her bright eyes swept over them. "I'll say the ugly words first. I don't need to say more about what it means to accept this money. They won't give benefits for nothing, and no one will support idlers. There are many wandering cultivators in this world. They don't need to insist on us. They have their own rules. Since we're with them, we can't decide what to do in the future. What should be done, what shouldn't be done, what should be said, and what shouldn't be said. Everyone, use your eyes. "
"The other has leeway in his words. He's not willing to reveal anything. I really don't know where he's from. It's just that I personally think highly of him. We've all been together for so many years, so there's no need for me to lie to everyone. That's how it is. Everyone understands. I don't need to say more. It's not too late to regret now. Think it over. If you're not willing, then I'm sorry. If there's a chance, I'll repay him. Everyone's money will be given to him, and the thirty completed missions will be given to him as well. If you can be bound, then stay. If you don't want to be bound, then leave. There's no meaning in saying more between us. "
The few of them could tell that he had really made up his mind today.
Because they trusted her, they still decided to stay with her.
The result caused Black Peony's heart to burst with joy. The reason was very simple. If someone was unwilling, she would feel guilty. Everyone had persevered and worked hard for so many years. If she gave up, she would definitely be the one to give up.
Having reached a consensus, Black Peony happily waved her hand and shouted, "Listen to my arrangements. Move in!"
The few of them followed them into the Moonseeking Inn. When the waiter saw them, he immediately stepped forward to stop them. He smiled bitterly at Black Peony and said, "This is?"
Black Peony said boldly and confidently, "They also want to stay here. Can't they?"
Ignoring the waiter, she led him directly to the counter and paid for two more rooms. She even specifically requested for her room to be next to Niu Youdao's.
After confirming the room with the shop assistant, Black Peony led the three of them to visit Niu Youdao.
Yuan Fang opened the door and took a look. Black Peony smiled and said, "Introduce them to Daoye."
Yuan Fang turned around and asked. After receiving a reply, he went back to the door and said, "Daoye said that it's getting late. He won't be seeing them today. We'll talk tomorrow."
He didn't understand why Niu Youdao wouldn't be seeing them. They were clearly idling in front of the window to look at the night view. They had already spent money, so it was only right for them to meet and get to know each other. It wouldn't cost anything.
Black Peony was still fine, but this reply alone made the other three feel an invisible pressure.
Black Peony could only give up. She turned around and saw the elegant and serene garden. Her eyes brightened, and she pointed and said, "Go get the things. We'll also drink tea here!"
The few of them were instantly interested. It wasn't because this place was better than those places of beauty and beauty, but because this inn usually wouldn't let them in. They all had the desire to experience it …
The next day, Yuan Fang opened the door and came out. He saw Black Peony and the others waiting outside.
Niu Youdao followed. Black Peony smiled brilliantly. "Good morning, Daoye!"
She turned around and called a few people over. "These three are my brothers of many years, Lei Zongkang, Wu Sanliang, and Duan Hu. This is Daoye, and this is Brother Jin. "
"Daoye, Brother Jin." The three of them had careful smiles on their faces as they cupped their hands in greeting.
Niu Youdao sized them up. Black Peony was black, and the three of them looked more experienced. They were obviously middle-aged. Black Peony looked a little younger, and they actually treated Black Peony as their leader. This caused Niu Youdao to take another look at Black Peony.
"We're all on the same side from now on." Niu Youdao chuckled. He considered it as a greeting, then turned around and left.
He wasn't close to everyone. For example, he only targeted the group of people from South Mountain Temple. He basically didn't interact much with the other monks, and there was no need for him to spend time and energy on everyone. As for these people, he only targeted Black Peony.
Yuan Fang let go of Black Peony and followed beside Niu Youdao. He stepped in and blocked Niu Youdao's back, separating the three strangers behind him.
Yuan Gang's behavior and mannerisms when he followed Niu Youdao didn't resemble his spirit, but he did learn to resemble his appearance. He could still imitate Yuan Gang's actions.
The three of them could only follow at the back. Black Peony turned around to take a look.
Niu Youdao circled around the circular inn for a while. He looked at the castle-like buildings behind the garden that were built on the mountain. He smiled and said, "What's that place? Let's go take a look. "
Black Peony broke out in a sweat. She guessed that this was Niu Youdao's first time here. She quickly advised, "Daoye, that's the inn in front. Behind it is the place where City Lord Sha Huanli lives. Outsiders aren't allowed to enter. Trespassers will be killed without mercy!"
Niu Youdao made an "oh" sound. Although the records of the cultivation world in the "Shang Qing Shi Posthumous Records" didn't contain all the details, Sha Huanli was still mentioned. She was the granddaughter of Luo Qiu, the City Lord of Picking Star City and one of the nine Nascent Soul experts in the world.
"Can't I go in and pay my respects?" Niu Youdao asked again.
"Who knows how many people in the city want to climb this high branch. If I want to see everyone, how could I possibly meet her? I'm afraid that before I even get to speak to her, she'll already be stopped by her subordinates." Black Peony shook her head. However, when she glanced at Niu Youdao, her eyes flashed. She tried to say something else. "Of course, if Daoye's background is powerful, I can report it to the City Lord. Perhaps she'll meet him."
Niu Youdao nodded, indicating that he understood. "I don't have any background. Oh right, have you seen her? "
Black Peony replied, "I've seen her quite a few times. She basically walks around the city every once in a while. The exact time isn't certain."
Niu Youdao asked, "What does Sha Huanli look like? What's her appearance like? Is she married?"
Black Peony broke out in a sweat again. Was it appropriate to talk about this kind of topic in a place like this? She said in a low voice, "Her appearance is average and her appearance is average. However, with her status, no matter how average her appearance is, her temperament isn't something an ordinary person can compare to. I've never heard of her marrying anyone. "
Niu Youdao asked again, "What are her preferences?"
Black Peony became nervous from his questions. She hurriedly reminded him in a low voice, "Daoye, can we talk about these questions somewhere else? If someone hears us, they'll think we're up to no good. We'll get into trouble. "
"Speak quietly." Niu Youdao laughed. He turned around and walked away. Since he couldn't get in, he wouldn't try to force his way in.
Black Peony followed at his side. She spoke in an extremely low voice. "I don't know what her preferences are, but she doesn't have to worry about food or clothing, and she doesn't lack cultivation resources. What other preferences could she have? She just likes to play with some so-called elegance. She wouldn't go so far as to treat dry and boring cultivation as a hobby, would she?"
Niu Youdao nodded in agreement. He then asked, "What's her personality like?"
Black Peony replied, "I don't know what her personality is like either, but she seems to be a very amiable person. Every time she appears in the city, she doesn't put on any airs when answering passersby."
Niu Youdao asked, "Do you know who she usually associates with?"
Black Peony was startled. He was trying to find out about Sha Huanli. What was he trying to do? Feeling suspicious, she said in a low voice, "I don't know about that. How would we loose cultivators know who she associates with? However, I heard that she's good friends with the Pavilion Master of Ice and Snow Pavilion, Xue Luo 'er. Xue Luo' er often comes here. I've seen Sha Huanli accompanying Xue Luo 'er to stroll around the city a few times. The rumors shouldn't be wrong."
"The Pavilion Master of Ice and Snow Pavilion?" Niu Youdao mumbled. His gaze was slightly strange. He stopped there and didn't ask any more questions.
When they passed through the inn's lobby, the innkeeper and the waiters all focused their attention on them. It wasn't because Niu Youdao was that eye-catching, but because they noticed Black Peony and the others following beside Niu Youdao.
After watching them leave, the innkeeper shook his head. "Young people can't stand being tricked. It looks like they've really gotten away with it."
The waiters at the side smiled and said, "Who cares? We've already tried to persuade him. If he can't be persuaded, it's none of our business if something happens."
As soon as they walked down the steps of the inn, the scattered people outside immediately gathered around them. They looked at Niu Youdao with expectant gazes.
Niu Youdao roughly understood what was going on when he saw them. He had the same goal as Black Peony and the others. He didn't stop walking and calmly shouted, "I'm not interested in your business. Scram! I'll kill anyone who dares to talk nonsense! "
His words didn't give them any face at all. There was no room for negotiation.
The group of people surrounding them looked awkward. They couldn't figure out Niu Youdao's background, so they dispersed and made way for him.
Black Peony and the others who accompanied Niu Youdao seemed to have straightened their backs quite a bit. They felt as if they were no longer the same as these people.
The group of people watched them leave. Someone sighed and said, "It looks like Black Peony has succeeded!"
"If we'd known, we would've gone in last night."
"What's the point of going in? Black Peony can be considered pretty. She might've spent the whole night with him last night. She looks so nourished … "
Some strange words directed at Black Peony came out sourly, but most of them were filled with envy and jealousy.
The ancient city was surrounded by dilapidated walls that had withstood the baptism of time. It could be seen that the buildings were originally made of large stones. The shops in the city were obviously rebuilt from the ruins. Most of them were made of wood and stone.
Many people were wandering around the city. Many of them were looking around as if they were looking for something. Occasionally, people could be seen whispering to each other.
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