bookrebus Chapter 200 Making a Deal
Chapter 200 Making a Deal
After waiting for a long time without seeing Xu Zheng return, Tao Tao's spiritual power had almost fully recovered, and she had no idea where Xu Zheng had gone.
She felt that Xu Zheng might not be planning to search for the Spirit Spring anymore, so she summoned Tuan Tuan and the others back and rode the Thousand Wind Flowing Cloud Horse back to Ancient Ning City.
Upon returning, she rushed to Bogu Tower to exchange her spirit stones with the organizers. After all, she had sold so many treasures; she couldn't let herself suffer a loss.
Unexpectedly, after just over ten days, Bogu Tower had already been restored to its original state, although it was temporarily closed to the public. It is said that Bogu Tower suffered heavy losses last time, and in order to restore it in a short period of time, the owner of Bogu Tower directly used hundreds of thousands of spirit stones, which shows that he was very wealthy.
However, this meant that Bogulou had to do everything he could to recover the treasure, but after a long search, he still had no leads.
Therefore, Bogulou was very vigilant, and anyone who approached Bogulou during this period would be thoroughly investigated.
Sure enough, Tao Tao was stopped at the door and no one would let her in.
Tao Tao was furious: "I came here to collect spirit stones. I auctioned off several treasures. You wouldn't be trying to pocket them, would you?"
"Don't worry, young lady. Bogulou is a place of utmost integrity and would never do such a thing. Please wait a few more days. Once this matter is resolved, we will definitely give you an explanation."
The guards at the gate were quite sincere and had a good attitude. After all, Tao Tao's cultivation had improved again, and the guards couldn't see through her strength, so they didn't dare to offend her easily.
"How long is a few days? There has to be a specific time." Tao Tao didn't want to stay in Gu Ning City for too long. Pei Qingyan had asked her to bid for the Liuxian Lotus Platform. Although she had already bid for it, it was absorbed by Bai Yan. Where was she going to get him another one?
To avoid retaliation from Pei Qingyan, she wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Although it was somewhat immoral to do so, Pei Qingyan had never considered her feelings when he forced himself to repair her daughter's spiritual roots.
"This... I really don't know the specifics..." The guard was somewhat embarrassed. He was just a gatekeeper and didn't know much about such things. These were all instructions from above, and he dared not be careless.
Seeing that he really didn't know, Tao Tao was too lazy to press him for an answer. Instead, she flashed past him and stepped into the Bogu Building in the blink of an eye. By the time the guards reacted, Tao Tao had already swaggered inside.
"Miss, wait a minute!"
The guard panicked and tried to stop him, but was stopped by a clear, cold voice. The voice was specifically transmitted to him and could not be heard by others. The guard immediately understood, nodded, and returned to his original position.
The journey was smooth, and Tao Tao quickly arrived at the auction house on the seventh floor. She wanted to find the person in charge to exchange spirit stones and then make a quick getaway.
Whether it's Pei Qingyan or Feng Qi, she can't afford to offend either of them. All she can do is stay away from these people as much as possible to avoid getting into trouble. With her current cultivation level, she can't do anything to them at all, and she might not even have a chance to escape.
Upon arriving on the seventh floor, it was indeed very quiet. After walking for quite a while, Tao Tao didn't see a single person. He pondered for a moment, wondering if everyone was too busy looking for their treasures to notice this place.
Just as she was wondering, a man dressed in a blue robe came out. He had a handsome face and a calm and gentle demeanor, giving people a very comfortable feeling. When he saw Tao Tao, he smiled slightly and asked gently, "Miss, are you here for the spirit stones you won at the auction?"
"Yes." Tao Tao nodded, leaving no room for argument.
The man smiled and said, "You're a straightforward person, so I won't bother you. The spirit stones are ready for you; you can count them yourself."
The man tossed a storage bag to Tao Tao, who caught it and scanned it with her divine sense. The quantity was just right, and she was satisfied. After putting the storage bag away, she said to the man, "Thank you, then I won't bother you any longer."
"Miss, wait a moment. I have a business opportunity with you. I wonder if you would be willing to do it?"
"Business?"
Tao Tao tilted his head, his face full of surprise.
The man nodded. "That's right, business. I guarantee you'll make a profit, you just need a girl to assist you."
"Assistance? Do you mean you're planning to capture some high-level demonic beast?"
Otherwise, why would she need someone's assistance? With Tao Tao's cultivation level, it's understandable that she would seek her help to capture high-level demonic beasts. However, cooperating with strangers could easily lead to them turning against her, which is not a good strategy. Besides, she's in a very urgent situation right now and doesn't want to waste any time.
"My cultivation level is too low. I'm afraid I'm not capable of capturing high-level demonic beasts. You should find someone else." Tao Tao refused directly. Her main goal now was to help Bai Yan fully recover. Although Bai Yan had already woken up, his realm had fallen and his cultivation level had regressed. He needed to be recuperated slowly, which would inevitably require some rare treasures. She would have to search for them everywhere.
The longer Bai Yan stays here, the slower he recovers, which is not something Tao Tao wants to see.
"When did I say it was about capturing monsters?"
"I have no interest in capturing monsters, thank you for your kindness."
Tao Tao refused decisively, not wanting to waste too much time. After saying that, she turned to leave, but as soon as she turned around, a shadow darted in front of her and blocked her way.
Sensing something was wrong, Tao Tao immediately summoned her twin rings, ready to make a move. However, the man quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, young lady. You will definitely not lose money on this deal. My men have discovered the long-sealed Sunset Palace at the bottom of the lake in Yanzhao Mountain. This is a site of the Mi Luo Sect, containing countless treasures, including rare herbs. No matter which one you take, you will not lose out."
"Lingzhi Immortal Herbs..." Tao Tao began to hesitate. Now that Bai Yan's cultivation level had dropped, he did indeed need a large amount of Lingzhi Immortal Herbs to nourish him. These things would definitely not be enough to buy with spirit stones alone, and they were extremely precious, possibly even priceless. She would have to find them herself.
This is exactly what she needs, but the person in front of her may not be reliable. Ruins like this are usually full of dangers, with traps everywhere. A slight mistake could lead to certain death. The main concern is that the people going together might scheme against each other.
"It seems the young lady is interested." The man smiled slightly. Tao Tao did not agree immediately, but said, "I'll think about it."
"Alright, young lady, take this with you. If you agree to join, you can activate it, and it will bring you to me."
Tao Tao was a little confused, "Shouldn't I be here looking for you?"
“I rarely come to Bogulou. I usually leave it to others to manage, so you naturally won’t find me here.”
"Okay." Tao Tao didn't ask any more questions. She took the jade pendant from the man and nodded in agreement. Seeing that she was interested, the man was very satisfied. He didn't urge her and gave her enough time to think. He knew she would definitely come.
After leaving Bogu Tower, Tao Tao decided not to go find Lu Bai yet. She was still being watched, and it wouldn't be good if she caused trouble for them.
Thinking of this, Tao Tao immediately used the Transformation Pill to change her appearance as soon as she left the building, intending to find a place to hide first. She first looked around to make sure no one was acting strangely, and then stepped into the crowd.
Just as she was pretending to be calm and walking forward, she suddenly felt a cold chill coming from behind her, making her shiver. Anyone who could intimidate her like that must not be an ordinary person.
not good!
Tao Tao sensed danger and quickened her pace. At the same time, she silently took out several talismans and threw them out. The talismans instantly transformed into her image and spread outwards with her aura.