188: A family test?

After bowing, the Foundation Establishment Peak subordinate hurriedly returned to the side of the young stall owner.

The young stall owner was courteous, tucking one sleeve with one hand while gesturing with the other toward the floor above.

"Fellow Daoist, please!"

"Please, Fellow Daoist, do me the honor of granting me some Face!"

"Allow me to properly express my gratitude to you!"

Gu Changan quickly followed behind him: "You are too kind!"

"Fellow Daoist, please go first!"

At this moment, the attendant nearby saw that it was Gu Changan, and his expression was indescribably vivid.

First, his Face turned deathly pale, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

He buried his head very low, terrified that Gu Changan would come looking for trouble with him.

However, how could Gu Changan care about an ant?

The young stall owner was in front, Gu Changan in the middle, and the Foundation Establishment Peak subordinate was at the back.

The three of them filed in, went upstairs, and entered the private room on the far left.

The name of the private room was Peach Blossom Lane!

On the left side hung a pair of scrolls: "Brilliant blossoms, stealing half a day of immortality!"

On the right side: "Graceful posture, falling through a spring letter!"

Gu Changan's eyebrows twitched; this young stall owner really had refined taste!

This restaurant was the same; before, he only thought the food was okay, but the service was lacking!

However, only after coming to the second floor did he realize that with such a theme, such decor, there were many more private rooms like this!

To have survived in this city with a Legacy spanning thousands of years, it certainly had its reasons!

After entering the room, the space inside suddenly opened up; it turned out that the interior of this private room had been expanded with spatial magic.

What met his eyes was a garden landscape, with a pebble path under his feet leading straight to a pavilion in the center.

The pavilion was intersected by a small stream, which flowed gurglingly from the rockery behind the pavilion!

On both sides of the stream were planted over a dozen peach trees, each two or three zhang tall.

The peach blossoms on the trees were exceptionally vibrant.

On both sides of the peach trees were lush green lawns, which highlighted the theme of the peach trees.

Gu Changan followed behind the young stall owner to the pavilion in the center.

Rockeries, streams, pavilions, beautiful scenery, peach blossoms, fragrance, and green shade—this feeling was simply superb.

In the middle of the pavilion was a white jade-like stone table, on which were placed only four teacups and a teapot.

Beside them were several plates of pastries and fruits, as well as some nuts.

Gu Changan felt that his horizons had broadened once again.

The young stall owner sat opposite, and Gu Changan had no choice but to sit across from him.

The Foundation Establishment Peak subordinate nearby quickly poured a cup of tea for each of them.

Then, he silently retreated to a position by the door.

Gu Changan swept his gaze over the subordinate; this man's manners were truly impeccable!

The young stall owner opposite was now beginning to process things.

Before, he had been eager to sell that Cultivation Technique, feeling completely desperate and thinking that it would be impossible to pass the Family task this time.

As a result, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator in front of him had directly taken out 10,000 Spirit Stones!

He bought a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique!

If this were in ordinary Tianbao City, it would absolutely be impossible.

Unless there was a special motive, or the other party had recognized him!

Or the other party was a fool!

But how could someone who could take out 10,000 Spirit Stones be a fool?

Then, did the other party have a request for him?

The young stall owner did not speak, instead lifting his teacup and taking a sip.

He looked at Gu Changan quietly, waiting for what he would say next!

Gu Changan quickly spoke up to ask: "Fellow Daoist, what is the situation?"

"I merely bought a Cultivation Technique?"

"Why do you still need to treat me to a meal?"

"I can't afford the private room fee here!"

"Looking at the layout here, this meal probably isn't cheap!"

The young stall owner watched Gu Changan's performance quietly; the other party had a request, yet he was still putting on an act here?

However, this time, the other party had genuinely helped him.

Otherwise, he would not have had the ability to squeeze into the upper echelons of that Family and grasp the lifeline of future Family power.

But expressing gratitude was a must!

"Fellow Daoist, do not panic! This meal is on me!"

"First of all, I want to thank you for your help here!"

"If not for you, Fellow Daoist, I would not have been able to complete the Family task!"

Gu Changan asked at the appropriate time: "What Family task?"

"Does it have anything to do with me?"

"Why don't I know about any Family task?"

The young stall owner had to patiently explain: "My Family task was to sell a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique at 10 times the price!"

"Fortunately, you, Fellow Daoist, helped me complete this task!"

Gu Changan made a dumbfounded expression at the appropriate time.

"This is your task?"

"10 times the price?"

"Could it be that this Cultivation Technique isn't worth 10,000 Spirit Stones at all?"

"And it has nothing special about it?"

"Then haven't I become a sucker?"

"I bought a 10,000 Spirit Stone Cultivation Technique!"

"I thought that since you were so adamant about selling it for such a high price, there must be some Opportunity inside!"

"It seems my judgment was poor this time!"

The young stall owner smiled dumbly; he had also considered this possibility.

However, he could not be sure why the Foundation Establishment Cultivator in front of him had helped him!

However, he still spoke kindly, as the other party could casually take out 10,000 Spirit Stones to test the waters.

There must be a background or Opportunity he didn't know about.

It was best not to offend such a person; it was a good thing for him and his Family.

"Fellow Daoist, you have helped me so much; is there anything you need my help with?"

Gu Changan took a serious look at the young stall owner, then glanced at the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator at the door.

"Fellow Daoist, can you explain what exactly is going on?"

"That way, I can determine what I need you to help me with."

"I don't know much about you, Fellow Daoist, so I don't know if what I might ask is within your capabilities."

The young stall owner thought about it, and it seemed to be the case.

He cleared his throat: "Then I will explain!"

"My surname is Lei. My Family is an internal Family of the Treasure Pavilion, which can be considered one of the top ones."

"We have some say within the Treasure Pavilion."

Speaking of this, the young stall owner's Face showed a proud expression.

Gu Changan showed surprise at the appropriate time and quickly stood up to bow: "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Lei!"

The young stall owner was very pleased and waved his hand at Gu Changan, signaling him to sit down.

"Our Treasure Pavilion Families all started with trade, and we protect our Families through trade."

"For our Families, trade is just as important as Cultivating."

"All the resources of the entire Family are obtained through trade."

"Therefore, our ancestors had an ancestral instruction that every adult Family member must complete a Family task at the age of 18!"

"After completing it, one can hold an important position in the Family and slowly climb up in the future."

"If one fails to complete the task assigned by the Family, there are only two choices."

"One is to be supported by the Family, with a certain share of Cultivation supplies every year, and go out to make one's own way!"

"If you succeed, you can return and get a certain position."

"If you fail, you can only spend the rest of your life relying on the Family's Cultivation share!"

"That kind of Family Cultivation share is pitifully small!"

After speaking, he showed a look of disdain!