37: Chapter 37 Manager Mo of Duobaolou

Wonderful Sword True Lord looked towards Xiao Tian and Su Xin.

Her killing intent towards the two seemed to surpass even that directed at Luo Yunkai.

Luo Yunkai secretly thought, 'This is bad! These two little brats dare to make a move when I'm only at the Golden Core stage. Do you think you have the backing of the Market Guards to be so presumptuous?'

"Protect my son! Ten million!"

Instantly, Xiao Tian and Su Xin were completely surrounded by the Market Guards, pressed tightly together, encircled layer upon layer inside and out.

A red light flashed in Wonderful Sword True Lord's eyes. The Market Guard Captain she was staring at secretly thought, 'This is bad!' "Disperse!"

The few sub-captains obeyed instantly and retreated, but they were still caught in the residual sword light from Wonderful Sword True Lord. The sharp Sword Qi pierced through their armor, rampaging inside their bodies.

Wonderful Sword True Lord had delivered a killing blow.

Against the Market Guards!

Luo Yunkai appeared calm and composed, but in reality, his hands and feet were already growing cold.

Is it over?

Wonderful Sword True Lord stood suspended in the air, the wind whipping her blue magic robe.

She held the myriad jade sword and slashed down diagonally from the air with a single strike.

The invisible Sword Qi approached.

"Clang!"

The Sword Qi stopped one foot above Luo Yunkai's head, suspended and not falling further.

Above Luo Yunkai's head, an arc-shaped transparent spiritual shield rippled—it was this shield that blocked Wonderful Sword True Lord's strike.

Wonderful Sword True Lord's expression turned cold. Tracing the spiritual power signature, she saw a Fat Middle-Aged Man wearing a yellow magic robe.

Her expression suddenly changed.

"From Duobao Tower?"

The Fat Middle-Aged Man stuck out his large belly and cupped his hands towards Wonderful Sword True Lord. "Fellow Daoist Wonderful Sword, long time no see."

As he cupped his hands, his plump belly rippled in layers.

That voice...

The red light in Wonderful Sword True Lord's eyes flickered, her rationality pulling back and forth.

Offending the Market Guards was a minor issue; at worst, she could just hide her identity. But Duobao Tower...

If she managed to snatch the Spirit Stones, she would need to spend them at Duobao Tower. If she attacked someone from Duobao Tower, they could easily tamper with the Medicinal Pills she bought, and she wouldn't even know how she died.

Even though she showed signs of Qi Deviation, she still knew who she could afford to offend and who she absolutely could not.

"Isn't Duobao Tower in the business of selling things? Since when did you start meddling in others' affairs?" Wonderful Sword True Lord's voice was somewhat hoarse.

The Fat Middle-Aged Man chuckled, looking prosperous. "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I have no intention of meddling."

Luo Yunkai should have been nervous.

But he just felt that this time, he was safe!

As expected...

"I am here to collect Spirit Stones, and while I'm at it, see if I can sell a few more things."

Luo Yunkai's heart stirred. "thunder gold essence?"

The Fat Middle-Aged Man nodded in satisfaction. "That is one of my prized possessions, Materials I intended to use to forge my own Magical Artifacts."

Luo Yunkai did not immediately take out the Spirit Stones. Currently, owing money was his ultimate protection.

"Senior, what else are you planning to sell?"

The Fat Middle-Aged Man narrowed his eyes. "Does Fellow Daoist need any third-tier Formation? Defensive, offensive, barrier Formations—our Duobao Tower has everything."

After thinking for a moment, the Fat Middle-Aged Man added, "Formation Plates only require enough Spirit Stones to activate them; there is no cultivation requirement."

Luo Yunkai's eyes shone brightly.

"I'll buy them!"

A red gleam flickered in Wonderful Sword True Lord's eyes, and the myriad jade sword continuously emitted a threatening tremor.

The Fat Middle-Aged Man didn't even spare her a glance.

In his eyes, there was only the glittering Luo Yunkai.

"Which Formations does Fellow Daoist require?"

"Give me one set of all third-tier Formation Plates! No! Three sets!"

Luo Yunkai thought of his two sons; such filial sons needed to be well protected.

The Fat Middle-Aged Man's eyes widened. "Really?"

Luo Yunkai wasted no time and waved his hand, producing ten million Spirit Stones.

Sharp Sword Intent condensed above Luo Yunkai's head.

The smile on the Fat Middle-Aged Man's face vanished instantly, and a dangerous aura emanated from him.

"Wonderful Sword True Lord, what are you trying to do to a guest of my Duobao Tower?"

Luo Yunkai's eyes were fixed on the spiritual talisman in the Fat Middle-Aged Man's hand, which contained a terrifying aura, unable to look away.

"How much for this talisman?"

The Fat Middle-Aged Man paused, looked down at the spiritual talisman in his hand that sealed the attack of a Nascent Soul Ancestor, then looked back up at Luo Yunkai, hesitating slightly. "Fellow Daoist Luo, you wish to buy it?"

Luo Yunkai nodded affirmatively, the urgency in his eyes making it clear he wasn't joking.

The Fat Middle-Aged Man hesitated. This talisman was a security measure and deterrent provided by the Tower for managers like him stationed outside.

Of course, generally, no one dared to attack someone from Duobao Tower in the first place.

His eyes unconsciously swept over the ten million Spirit Stones on the ground, and the Fat Middle-Aged Man became tempted.

If he sold the Tower's treasures, he would only get a one ten-thousandth cut. But if he sold this spiritual talisman, all the Spirit Stones would be his!

Luo Yunkai perceived the Fat Middle-Aged Man's wavering and said directly, "Price is not an issue."

The Fat Middle-Aged Man smiled even more warmly. "It's not an issue of Spirit Stones. This talisman was bestowed by those above; how could I dare sell it cheaply?"

Luo Yunkai was slightly disappointed.

"However..."

Luo Yunkai's eyelids twitched. This fellow...

The Fat Middle-Aged Man chuckled and patted his bulging stomach, producing a "thud-thud" sound.

"I feel a kinship with Fellow Daoist upon meeting you. It's no trouble to give it to you."

Under Luo Yunkai's surprised gaze, the Fat Middle-Aged Man generously transmitted the spiritual talisman into his hand using spiritual power.

"This talisman Seals three attacks from a Nascent Soul Ancestor. Fellow Daoist, please accept it."

Luo Yunkai was deeply moved—what a treasure!

His gaze shifted towards the lofty Wonderful Sword True Lord.

But he only saw a blue afterimage.

"She ran quite fast," Luo Yunkai snorted coldly, carefully putting away the spiritual talisman.

Then, he waved his hand, and another ten million Spirit Stones appeared.

Luo Yunkai smiled genuinely. "I felt a kinship with Senior the moment I met you. Consider these ten million Spirit Stones a gift for our meeting; please accept them and do not refuse."

The Fat Middle-Aged Man was clearly a Golden Core Cultivator, so calling him 'Fellow Daoist' was already showing respect. Luo Yunkai did not rush to call him 'Fellow Daoist' either.

His actions greatly satisfied the Fat Middle-Aged Man, who vigorously patted his huge stomach. "Fellow Daoist's generosity is hard to refuse. I shall accept these Spirit Stones."

As soon as the words fell, the ten million Spirit Stones were taken away.

The Fat Middle-Aged Man, having secured the Spirit Stones, became even happier, chuckling, "No need to call me Senior. My surname is Mo. I am just an ordinary shopkeeper at Duobao Tower. Fellow Daoist can just call me Shopkeeper Mo."

Luo Yunkai immediately cupped his hands. "Shopkeeper Mo, thank you very much for what you just did."

Shopkeeper Mo waved his hand. "Why thank me? I am just here to collect debts. No one can owe my Duobao Tower money."

Luo Yunkai understood immediately and glanced at the Spirit Stones he had taken out earlier to purchase Formations. "Are these enough?"

Shopkeeper Mo's eyelids twitched.

Even though he considered himself someone who dealt with many wealthy Cultivators in Duobao Tower, Luo Yunkai's generosity still exceeded his expectations.

"thunder gold essence is a third-tier Material, and among third-tier Materials, it is considered top-tier. Its market price is between five million and ten million Spirit Stones."

Luo Yunkai said directly, "Then these Spirit Stones are just right. Shopkeeper Mo, hurry and take them!"

Shopkeeper Mo stared seriously at Luo Yunkai. "Are you sure?"

Luo Yunkai nodded affirmatively.

Shopkeeper Mo's eyes flickered, and he slowly nodded. "Then I will accept them."

Another ten million Spirit Stones were pocketed by Shopkeeper Mo, making the Market Guards anxious.

The more Shopkeeper Mo took, the less the Market Guards would receive!