149: The Purple-Gold Cloud Pattern Token, underestimated by Yao Delong

'A purple gold cloud pattern token?!' A storm surged in Xin Yuelan's heart!

As the daughter of the Heavenly Demon Sect Sect Master, she knew the weight of this token all too well!

The White Cloud Merchant Guild's reach spanned the Human, Demon, and Fiend domains, and its VIP tokens had strict Ranks.

Her father, the majestic Demonic Path magnate and Heavenly Demon Sect Sect Master, also held this highest Rank purple gold cloud pattern token!

As for herself, based on her status and consumption, she had only received a third-Rank Scarlet Flame Token!

This Yao Delong... how could he possess a Purple Gold Token?! What exactly is his background?!

"Young Master Yao... Yao!"

The steward's voice interrupted Xin Yuelan's shock; he was still kneeling on the ground,

daring not to lift his head, his voice filled with extreme reverence,

"It was this old man... no, it was this subordinate's rashness! I did not realize Young Master's identity was so noble! Negligence! Extreme negligence!

Please forgive this subordinate! Please move to the Heaven-Rank Number One Private Room on the top floor! This subordinate will immediately invite the Head Manager to come personally!

We will... we will certainly give the Young Master and Elder Lin the fairest price! We absolutely dare not show any disrespect!"

He spoke incoherently, and then, remembering something else, he quickly turned towards the second floor,

using a tone that was respectful but had recovered some professionalism—a stark contrast to the fear emanating from his Soul directed at Yao Delong.

He said: "Young Miss Han, this Young Master is the most honored holder of the purple gold cloud pattern token in our White Cloud Merchant Guild!

He is our Guild's top-tier VIP! For any neglect, please forgive us, Young Miss Han!"

Then, he practically scrambled to his feet, bowing low, adopting the most humble posture to lead the way:

"Young Master, Young Miss Lin, and this... Young Lady, please! Please follow this subordinate!"

The steward's attitude was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly igniting the curiosity of all the onlookers!

"A purple gold cloud pattern token? What is that?"

"My heavens! That steward wasn't even this respectful to Young Miss Han just now, was he? He just knelt down?!"

"Hiss... To make a White Cloud Merchant Guild steward lose his composure like this, that token... I'm afraid it might be the legendary..."

"Although the status of an Yin Yang Sect Core Disciple is high, it shouldn't warrant this reaction from the White Cloud Merchant Guild, right?

This Young Master Yao... definitely has an even more terrifying background!"

"Could he be the Young Lord of some reclusive great Sect? Or... a secret figure from the Azure Cloud World?"

"The Lin Family... what powerful connection have they made? This Senior Brother of Lin Qingxue... is unfathomable!"

All sorts of speculations boiled over, and everyone's gaze towards Yao Delong,

was filled with awe, curiosity, and disbelief.

The contempt and discussion directed at the Lin Family moments ago were now replaced by the shock of this sudden revelation of identity.

Yao Delong's seemingly gentle yet deeply reserved image instantly soared to a level that commanded reverence.

Han Ruyan stood on the second floor, watching the dramatic scene below, her shock no less than anyone else's.

She came from the Duke of Han's Estate and was knowledgeable. Although she didn't immediately recognize the specific Rank of the purple gold cloud pattern token,

the fact that it could make the steward of a first-tier major city branch of the White Cloud Merchant Guild lose his composure like this,

and even say things like "invite the Head Manager to come personally," meant the weight of this token was absolutely beyond imagination!

Her grandfather, the Duke of Han himself, despite being a top noble of the Dynasty, would absolutely not cause the steward to perform such a grand salute upon visiting!

This person's identity is likely far from being as simple as an Yin Yang Sect Core Disciple!

She looked at Yao Delong's calm, undisturbed profile, as if he had only done a trivial little thing,

and then looked at Lin Qingxue, who was protected behind Yao Delong and was also somewhat stunned. She instantly understood a lot in her heart.

There might truly be hidden reasons behind the Lin Family's affairs, and at least Lin Qingxue was genuinely trying to make amends.

Thinking of her aggressive behavior just now, a trace of embarrassment and regret flashed across Han Ruyan's face.

Although her nature was proud, she was not unreasonable. The Duke of Han's Estate and the Marquis of Zhenbei's Estate had been friends for generations,

and her aunt was married to the current Marquis of Zhenbei; Heir Lingxiao was her own cousin.

Seeing how the Lin Family treated the Marquis's Estate, she had spoken sarcastically out of temporary indignation.

Now it seemed she had indeed been somewhat rash; at least regarding Lin Qingxue herself, she had misunderstood.

When the three of them passed the staircase entrance on the second floor, following the trembling steward,

Han Ruyan took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, and actively stepped forward,

solemnly bowing towards Yao Delong and Lin Qingxue, adopting an extremely humble posture:

"Young Master, Young Miss Lin, just now I misspoke, I was too arbitrary, and I misinterpreted Young Miss Lin's intentions.

For the offense in my words, Ruyan apologizes here! I will definitely visit another day to apologize to Young Miss Lin!"

Her voice was clear, carrying sincere apology, devoid of any previous sarcasm.

Seeing this, Lin Qingxue quickly stepped forward and gently supported her:

"Young Miss Han, you speak too seriously! Please rise quickly!

My father's actions... were indeed inappropriate, chilling the heart of the Heir, and chilling the hearts of those who care about the Marquis's Estate, like Young Miss Han.

Clear Snow apologizes on behalf of my father, to Young Miss Han, and also to the Marquis's Estate."

Her tone was sincere, carrying deep helplessness and apology.

Their eyes met, and the previous tension vanished at this moment.

Although the rift between the Lin Family and the Marquis's Estate remained, at least the personal misunderstanding between Han Ruyan and Lin Qingxue was resolved.

Yao Delong merely nodded slightly toward Han Ruyan and said nothing more, leading Lin Qingxue and Xin Yuelan away,

directly heading toward the passage leading to the Heaven-Rank Private Room on the top floor, which symbolized the highest specifications, under the steward's nearly fawning guidance.

Han Ruyan straightened up, watching Yao Delong's tall and mysterious back disappear at the end of the passage.

Her snow-white long hair shimmered in the light. On her stunning face, the look of confusion and investigation deepened.

'Lin Qingxue's Senior Brother... Yin Yang Sect Core Disciple... purple gold cloud pattern token holder...'

She repeatedly chewed on these pieces of information in her heart, yet felt like she was looking at flowers through fog, unable to see clearly.

"It seems I need to go back and ask Father..."

Han Ruyan murmured to herself, took one last deep look at the entrance to the passage, and turned around, leaving the White Cloud Merchant Guild filled with questions.

In the great hall, discussions about the Young Master Yao, who held the mysterious Purple Gold Token,

and caused the White Cloud Merchant Guild steward to kneel in welcome, were just beginning to boil over.

The passage leading to the Heaven-Rank Private Room on the top floor was covered with thick Spirit Beast fur carpets,

The walls on both sides were inlaid with Moonstones emitting a soft glow, and the air was filled with a faint sandalwood fragrance that calmed the mind and Qi.

The steward led the way, his back bent almost to his knees, taking every step cautiously,

afraid of disturbing the distinguished guest holding the purple gold cloud pattern token behind him.

Yao Delong walked seemingly calmly, but a ripple stirred in his heart.

He had previously thought the White Cloud Merchant Guild was just a relatively large, ordinary merchant guild within the Ba Xia Dynasty.

But as his Realm increased, and having traveled through many cities this time, from bustling first-tier major cities to remote third-tier small towns,

branches of the White Cloud Merchant Guild stood everywhere, and without exception, they were the largest and most imposing trading venues in the area.

This vast spread and deep Foundation were definitely not something an ordinary Dynasty merchant guild could possess.

It seemed the background of the White Cloud Merchant Guild was far more complex and immense than he had imagined.