381: Chapter 381 Repeated Visits

"One hundred thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones to redeem Lan Qin and Xiao Yun; this Cao family certainly has deep pockets."

Lin Ming looked at the person from the Cao family before him and said.

"This is additional sincerity from my Young Master."

That person immediately took out a Storage Pouch, placed it before Lin Ming, and said to him.

"Quite generous."

Lin Ming glanced at the Spirit Stones inside the Storage Pouch.

Ten thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

This was meant to be his extra remuneration.

"I hope Shopkeeper Lin will consider this carefully."

That person said.

"Take it back."

Lin Ming casually tossed the Storage Pouch back.

"If he wants Lan Qin, let your Young Master go move her himself. Stop coming to me."

Lin Ming said.

Although these Spirit Stones were somewhat tempting, Lin Ming would not stoop to such base actions for them.

He still had his principles.

"I hope Shopkeeper Lin will give it more thought."

Seeing this, the man could only obediently take the Storage Pouch and leave.

He dared not provoke the person before him.

He was from Yuanxu Mountain and a Disciple of the Nirvana Ancestor.

If he accidentally angered this person, he might be killed on the spot.

"One hundred thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones to redeem a courtesan and a girl… this Xiao Yun must be the girl the shopkeeper asked you to bring to Revered Master, right, Senior Brother?"

Yu Yaoqin said at this moment.

Yu Yaoqin had seen the girl named Xiao Yun before. In her view, there was nothing special about this little girl; she was just an ordinary person, not even a cultivator.

Yet, for such an ordinary person, this Young Master from the Cao family specifically named her.

This made Yu Yaoqin feel somewhat strange.

There was definitely something wrong with this girl named Xiao Yun.

As for what the problem was, she did not know.

"Hmm."

Lin Ming nodded.

This reminded Lin Ming of the time the Fuhai Shark came to Huaqing Pavilion to snatch people.

Although he had been enjoying the zither music that day and missed that scene.

Lin Ming reckoned that the Fuhai Shark's target was likely only Xiao Yun.

This was not just Lin Ming's thought; First Madam and Second Madam felt the same way.

But this was just a guess on their part.

"I reckon these people won't give up so easily."

Yu Yaoqin speculated.

"If they don't, so be it."

Lin Ming shook his head.

He would just sit here and see what these guys could do to him.

"Junior Sister, it's a bit boring. Accompany me for a stroll."

Yu Yaoqin looked at Su Lianxue beside her and said.

Her novelty regarding the brothel had passed, and she felt a bit bored, wanting to go stroll elsewhere.

"It just so happens I want to buy some things."

Su Lianxue smiled slightly and said.

"Then let's go."

Yu Yaoqin said immediately.

"You just stay here and work hard, Head Shopkeeper."

Yu Yaoqin looked at Lin Ming and said.

Afterward, the two left the room and left Huaqing Pavilion.

"Work?"

Working was impossible.

He was a hands-off shopkeeper now.

As long as he was here, that was enough.

It was also at this time that Third Madam walked in.

"Shopkeeper, your friend is looking for you."

Third Madam said.

These people had not distanced themselves from Lin Ming because of the faction-taking from the previous days.

On the contrary, they were increasingly currying favor with Lin Ming.

"Friend?"

Lin Ming was stunned.

He shouldn't have any so-called friends in Dongchao City.

"The little princess of the Merfolk Clan."

Third Madam said.

"What does she want with me?"

Lin Ming said.

Lin Ming and Princess Lan Longyu could not really be called friends.

They did have interactions, and he was her savior, but that didn't make them friends.

"I don't know."

Third Madam shook her head.

"Brother Lin."

Princess Lan Longyu's voice rang out. She rushed in directly, dashed in front of Lin Ming, and looked at Lin Ming with a smile on her face.

Prince Lan Luo followed closely behind.

Seeing this, Third Madam tactfully retreated and closed the door.

"You two, what is the matter?"

Lin Ming said to the two.

"Can't I come to see Brother Lin if there's nothing wrong?"

Princess Lan Longyu said.

"Of course you can."

Lin Ming smiled.

However, from Prince Lan Luo's expression, it was clear they were not here just to see him.

"On this trip, we would like to see Miss Xiao Yun."

Prince Lan Luo said at this moment.

"I wanted to come see Brother Lin."

Princess Lan Longyu emphasized.

"If you want to see her, go see her. No need to ask me."

Lin Ming smiled.

Even the Merfolk Clan had come out; it seemed this fish demon's identity was not simple.

"What if we want to take Miss Xiao Yun away?"

Prince Lan Luo asked.

"Ask her for her own wishes. If she is willing, pay the money to redeem her. If she is not, no one can force her away."

Lin Ming said.

Everything must be done according to the rules.

Besides, Lin Ming had accepted Li Zhiting's commission.

"I understand."

Prince Lan Luo nodded.

"Could I trouble Fellow Daoist Lin to call Miss Xiao Yun over?"

Prince Lan Luo said.

"Third Madam."

Lin Ming glanced at Prince Lan Luo and then called out.

"Shopkeeper, what are your orders?"

Third Madam immediately opened the door and walked in.

"See if Xiao Yun is busy. If she is free, have her come over. If she is busy, wait until she is done."

Lin Ming said.

"Yes."

Not long after, Xiao Yun walked into the room.

She walked into the room with a calm face, but when she saw Prince Lan Luo and his sister, her originally calm expression rippled with emotion.

"Shopkeeper, what do you need me for?"

Xiao Yun looked at Lin Ming and asked.

"There are guests here who want to see you."

Lin Ming said.

"Seeing me is fine, but you must pay."

Xiao Yun said.

She was a girl of Huaqing Pavilion now; if anyone wanted to see her, they couldn't do it for free. They had to pay.

"No problem."

Prince Lan Luo looked at Xiao Yun and said.

However, a look of suspicion appeared on his face.

"So, two guests, what do you want with me?"

Xiao Yun forced a smile and asked the two.

"Brother."

Princess Lan Longyu looked at Prince Lan Luo.

It was he who wanted to see Miss Xiao Yun, not her.

She didn't understand why Prince Lan Luo wanted to see a human girl in this manner.

Could it be that Prince Lan Luo had taken a fancy to this girl?

Princess Lan Longyu felt it was possible.

"Miss Xiao Yun, I would like to redeem you. Would that be possible?"

Prince Lan Luo hesitated for a moment before saying.

"I'm sorry, I don't know you."

Xiao Yun shook her head.

This was a direct rejection of Prince Lan Luo's request.

She had probably guessed Prince Lan Luo's intentions, and it was precisely because she guessed them that she refused.

"If there is nothing else, I will go back to practice the zither."

Xiao Yun said.

"Miss Xiao Yun, you can consider it."

Prince Lan Luo said.

This time, Xiao Yun did not reply to Prince Lan Luo.

"Shopkeeper, I'll head back now."

Xiao Yun turned around and left the room directly, without any hesitation.

Prince Lan Luo watched Xiao Yun leave, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

"Immortal Master Lan Luo, don't forget to settle the bill."