216: Exchanged

Then, he stood up and left directly. After stepping out of the door, a cold voice rang out.

"Where is the tea?!"

"Go and accept your punishment later!"

Then, the thumping sound of footsteps could be heard approaching from afar.

A Foundation Establishment Stage Maidservant then pushed open the door, trembling.

She placed two cups of hot tea on the table, setting one beside Gu Changan.

Then, she retreated silently!

Gu Changan, however, was reviewing what he had just said, wondering if there were any loopholes.

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper punishing the Maidservant was also a way of putting pressure on him.

How could Gu Changan possibly fall for that?

After the Golden Core Stage shopkeeper left the room, he did not report immediately.

Instead, he went straight to the first floor to find a Disciple from his own Family.

He pulled him into a corner and said, "Go out and tell our people to keep a close watch on that person in my room."

"I want to know where he goes, what he says, and what he does after he leaves!"

"Elders from the Family will come looking for you later!"

Upon hearing this, the attendant immediately went out to organize the men.

After giving his instructions, the Golden Core Stage shopkeeper took out his identity token.

He transmitted his voice into it: "A core formation pill has appeared today!"

"Make sure to get your hands on it!"

"The other party is an Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator!"

"Be careful!"

Then, he put away the identity token and went straight upstairs.

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper arrived at a room on the third floor.

The main branch of the Treasure Pavilion belonged to the local Wu Family of the Treasure Pavilion.

Even the three Spiritual Veins on the three mountain ranges belonged to the Wu Family.

Inside, a handsome Middle-aged Cultivator was sitting on a prayer mat, Cultivating.

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper knocked and entered: "Pavilion Master! Someone today used three sets of main materials for the core formation pill to exchange for one core formation pill!"

"Should we exchange it?"

The handsome Middle-aged Cultivator glanced at the Golden Core Stage shopkeeper: "Approved!"

He then tossed out a Token!

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper caught it quickly and slowly backed out of the room.

He went straight to the treasury in the backyard.

After being inspected by the two Golden Core Stage guards at the door, he finally retrieved one core formation pill.

The one guarding the treasury was also a direct member of the Wu Family of the Pavilion Master.

A squint-eyed Golden Core Cultivator asked, "What kind of transaction is this core formation pill for?"

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper dared not offend the Wu Family Cultivator. If he lied and it was discovered later, he would be in deep trouble.

He could only bite the bullet and whisper: "A Golden Core Cultivator who does not wish to reveal their background!"

He turned and left immediately, not wanting to give the other party a chance to ask questions.

After all, his own Family had their eyes on this core formation pill!

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper walked away quickly, but who here wasn't crafty?

Otherwise, how could they have reached the Golden Core Stage?

The squint-eyed Golden Core Stage Cultivator grinned.

He stroked his chin and muttered to himself: "A lone person? Looks like a fat sheep?"

"There are no instructions from above!"

"But that doesn't stop me from taking action privately!"

"Who would know it was us?"

He then took out an identity token and transmitted his voice: "A core formation pill has been released today!"

"Who among you will go and see if there is an opportunity?"

"Remember, do not wear the Family's attire!"

"Whoever tarnishes the Family's reputation will be in deep trouble!"

"Also, do not make a move within the city!"

"At least a hundred miles outside of Tianbao City!"

"The other party's background is unclear, so be careful!"

"If it's not possible, retreat immediately!"

After speaking, he put away the Token and walked forward, humming a tune.

Gu Changan did not yet know that before the deal was even completed, two factions were already eyeing his core formation pill.

And they were both internal thieves!

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper walked very slowly along the way, the jade bottle in his hand feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds.

He kept wanting to take the jade box for himself, but if he did that, his own Family would suffer as well.

He walked slowly to the second floor, but still, as if possessed, he placed a mark on the bottom of the jade bottle.

After arriving at the door of the room, he quickly adjusted his state.

He put on a smile and pushed open the door: "Fellow Daoist! It's here!"

"I went to great lengths to beg for this core formation pill from above!"

He was preparing a whole speech, but he was interrupted directly by Gu Changan.

"Stop!"

"We are just conducting a transaction!"

"You said before that it could be exchanged!"

"That's why I'm exchanging it here; otherwise, I would have left long ago!"

Afterwards, Gu Changan's eyes stared at the jade bottle.

"Is this the core formation pill?"

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper hurriedly handed over the jade bottle. Gu Changan took it with one hand and opened it to look.

Inside was a Medicinal Pill covered in yellow Treasure Qi.

Gu Changan muttered to himself, it was highly likely correct!

It was about the same as the description of the core formation pill in the "complete compendium of spirit herbs and elixirs"!

He then put it directly into his Storage Pouch.

"Transaction complete!"

"I shall take my leave!"

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper hurriedly waved his hand: "Wait a moment! Wait a moment!~"

He then checked the three sets of main materials on the table one by one again before putting them into his Storage Pouch.

Seeing that they had not been swapped by Gu Changan, he immediately felt relieved.

His hanging heart finally settled down.

However, he still needed to probe for information to see if he could afford to offend the Golden Core Cultivator in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist! Could you tell me which Family is behind you?"

"So that I can report back to my superiors!"

"And make a note of it!"

Gu Changan's eyes turned slightly cold. The item was already in his hands; what did this guy want by continuing to pester him?

On the surface, he remained calm, but inside he was anxious. Staying here for even a moment longer would increase the danger.

"What?"

"Want to probe for information and report me?"

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper was so scared that he waved his hands repeatedly, retreating as he said, "How is that possible?"

"It's a task assigned from above; I have no choice!"

But in his heart, he grumbled that it seemed he wouldn't be able to get any information!

Then he would just drag it out for a while!

He hoped that his own Family was ready!

Gu Changan sneered: "You want to stall me?"

"If my Family's Old Ancestor comes later, I won't be able to run!"

"And you will be dead for sure!"

"He likely won't kill me, but as for you!"

"Hmph! Hmph!"

Gu Changan gave him a cold look.

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper was startled. The other party was at the Golden Core Stage!

Could it be that the other party's Old Ancestor was a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator?

Then wouldn't he be courting death by robbing their items?

Damn, the Family might have kicked an iron plate this time!

With so many people outside preparing to rob him, hopefully they won't all end up dead!

No! He had to hurry and notify them!

The look he gave Gu Changan was now filled with awe and trepidation.

Gu Changan walked out the door swaggeringly.

The Golden Core Stage shopkeeper's Family Cultivators had long since disguised themselves in various professions.

Their eyes were all fixed on Gu Changan.

As soon as Gu Changan stepped out, he felt a multitude of gazes.

His heart sank. What was going on?

He was noticed the moment he stepped out?

Could it be that Golden Core Stage shopkeeper?

After all, no one else knew that he had a core formation pill in his hand!