Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 269 - 266 Dragon Origin [Third Update]

Chapter 269: Chapter 266 Dragon Origin [Third Update]

Xu Jiaojiao furrowed her brow.

"Young Master Yan, are you dissatisfied with the price your sister offered?"

Yan Rufeng lifted his head, revealing a slight smile.

"I am very satisfied."

"Heehee!"

Xu Jiaojiao laughed sweetly, "Since my brother is satisfied, let us now go to the Cangmang Trading House to fetch the spirit stones."

"Jiaojiao, I think that’s unnecessary!"

Murong Yunhai frowned, looking extremely reluctant.

"A guest is a guest; it is improper to trouble them. You should go back to the trading house and fetch the spirit stones, bringing them to Mr. Yan," she said, glaring at Murong Yunhai with pursed lips.

"Fine, fine, I’ll go get the spirit stones and deliver them to your guest."

Xu Jiaojiao had special privileges in Taikang City — not only could she fly, but she could also perform instantaneous movement. In less than a minute, she had arrived at the City Lord Mansion.

Yan Rufeng received the spirit stones and cupped his hands in salute, "City Lord Murong, the five Level 10 demon beasts and one Seven-star Fushen have all been handed over to Boss Xu. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Haha..."

Murong Yunhai laughed, "Mr. Yan, it’s rare for you to visit Taikang City. Won’t you stay a few more days?"

Yan Rufeng replied indifferently, "City Lord Murong, I have urgent matters to attend to and cannot stay long."

"Heehee!"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled sweetly.

"Young Master Yan, no matter how urgent the matter, it cannot be rushed. Since you are already at the City Lord Mansion, I won’t ask you to stay long. How about you join me and the City Lord for a meal?"

"Haha..."

Murong Yunhai laughed heartily, "Mr. Yan, having a meal won’t take up much of your time. Don’t refuse."

Yan Rufeng cupped his hands, "It would be impolite to refuse such gracious hospitality, so I shall accept..."

"Haha..."

Murong Yunhai laughed heartily again.

"Someone, prepare a feast..."

During the feast, after three cups of wine, Murong Yunhai laughed, "Mr. Yan, you are young and accomplished. May I ask which sect you belong to?"

Yan Rufeng replied indifferently, "City Lord Murong, I am unaffiliated, from the Yan Family in Huaxia."

Murong Yunhai frowned deeply, thinking to himself, "Where is Huaxia? Is there such a place on Cangmang Star? Could Yan Rufeng be saying this deliberately to avoid suspicion..."

"Haha..."

Murong Yunhai laughed, avoiding the awkwardness, and raised his cup.

"Mr. Yan, no matter where you come from, you are now my guest. Let’s drink..."

The wine was excellent, brewed from thousand-year-old Fuling flowers. Although cultivators had a high tolerance for alcohol, Yan Rufeng began to feel a bit drowsy after less than ten cups.

Taking advantage of his inebriation, Yan Rufeng raised his cup towards Xu Jiaojiao, "Boss Xu, I toast to you."

Xu Jiaojiao smiled radiantly.

"Young Master Yan, I will only drink if you call me ’sister.’"

Yan Rufeng shook his head helplessly and raised his voice, "Sister, are you satisfied now?"

"Heehee..."

"Sister is satisfied!"

Laughing, Xu Jiaojiao didn’t hesitate and downed her cup in one go.

Yan Rufeng lowered his cup, "Sister, I have something I’d like to say. I don’t know if it’s appropriate."

Xu Jiaojiao paused before saying, "Brother, please speak!"

Yan Rufeng spoke slowly, "Sister, do you think you can earn money from the high-priced Level 10 demon beasts you bought from me?"

"Ha!"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled and took a sip of water.

"It seems, sister, I haven’t misjudged you. If you think I will incur a loss, then return the extra amount to me."

Yan Rufeng’s divine sense swept the Purple Mansion, and a storage ring appeared in front of Xu Jiaojiao.

"Sister, here are the extra five million top-grade spiritual stones."

Xu Jiaojiao was dumbfounded, "Brother, what do you mean by this?"

Yan Rufeng explained gently, "Just outside the city, I auctioned off the Level 10 demon beasts for only 4.5 million top-grade spiritual stones. Even if the Seven-star Fushen fetches a high price, you would not make a profit, so..."

"Heehee!"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled sweetly, "So you think I would incur a huge loss?"

Yan Rufeng nodded.

"Haha..."

Murong Yunhai laughed, "Brother Yan, you are overthinking it."

Yan Rufeng looked up, "City Lord Murong, what do you mean?"

Murong Yunhai replied slowly, "Brother Yan, have you heard of Dragon Origin Star?"

Yan Rufeng nodded.

"Dragon Origin Star is the foremost cultivation planet in the Mortal Domain; who doesn’t know of it?"

Then, Yan Rufeng added, "I wonder, what does Dragon Origin Star have to do with our discussion?"

"Heehee!"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled sweetly, "Brother, I didn’t plan to sell what I bought from you on Cangmang Star."

Yan Rufeng feigned calmness, "So, sister, you intend to sell those items on Dragon Origin Star?"

Xu Jiaojiao blinked and smiled, "Brother, you are correct."

"Oh."

Yan Rufeng paused, "No wonder, sister, you offered a high price for my demon beasts. You had already planned it."

"Heh heh!"

Murong Yunhai laughed, "Brother Yan, just take those spirit stones. Let’s continue drinking..."

After three more cups of wine, Yan Rufeng did not raise his cup again.

"Brother Yan, why aren’t you drinking?" Murong Yunhai asked.

"Sigh!"

Yan Rufeng sighed deeply.

"I’ve heard since childhood that Dragon Origin Star is incredibly prosperous. I’ve never been there and really want to visit, to see how grand it is."

"Heh heh!"

Murong Yunhai laughed, "Brother Yan, if you wish to visit Dragon Origin Star, it’s no problem at all!"

Sitting beside Murong Yunhai, Xu Jiaojiao pinched him hard.

"Ouch!"

Yan Rufeng looked at Murong Yunhai, whose expression twisted in pain, and asked, "City Lord Murong, are you alright?"

"Brother Yan, it’s nothing, nothing!"

Xu Jiaojiao’s expression changed, and she shot a glare at Murong Yunhai, whispering so only he could hear, "What are you thinking, saying that?"

Murong Yunhai looked innocent, "Jiaojiao, what’s wrong?"

"What’s wrong? If you dare speak of the Dragon Origin, I will never forgive you!"

"Alright, I won’t say anything."

Xu Jiaojiao’s expression turned cold, and she added, "Do you understand Yan Rufeng? Do you know why he’s inquiring about going to Dragon Origin Star and what his purpose is?"

Murong Yunhai shook his head gently.

"Hmph!"

Xu Jiaojiao snorted coldly, "If Yan Rufeng goes to Dragon Origin Star and finds out how much we can profit, I’ll never be able to buy anything from him again..."

Murong Yunhai suddenly understood.

"Jiaojiao, I was wrong. How can we fix this?"

"Yan Rufeng is so clever. How do you expect me to fix this? Let me think for a moment."

Xu Jiaojiao lowered her head in thought.

Seeing Murong Yunhai’s unusual expression, Yan Rufeng raised his cup and smiled slightly.

"City Lord Murong, I toast to you again..."

From then on, Yan Rufeng continued to drink. To avoid further awkwardness, Xu Jiaojiao took the initiative to toast Yan Rufeng a few more times before leaving on some pretext.

Not long after, Murong Yunhai and Yan Rufeng parted unhappily as well...