299: Chapter 299 The Pope's Test

"Yes! My Lord!"

A Xin felt much more at ease, and immediately focused his attention on the people around him.

These people were either wealthy or noble. Upon entering, they did not speak loudly but instead looked at the products on the counters on their own.

The products displayed on the first floor were mostly utensils, weapons, and the like.

After walking around, A Xin's gaze fell on the stairs to the side.

"Distinguished guest, is there nothing on the first floor that catches your eye?"

At the stairs, a Crew Member said respectfully.

A Xin felt a tightness in his chest and was just about to speak when Chen Fan's voice came through.

"Tell him that the things you have here are too trashy, and there's no desire to keep looking."

A Xin's eyelids twitched. He then nodded unobtrusively, and after a moment of adjustment, he spoke in a voice that was slightly immature yet feigned steadiness:

"The things you have here are too trashy, and they make one lose the desire to keep looking."

Hearing this, the Crew Member became even more respectful. "Then, please follow me upstairs, distinguished guest. The products upstairs are even more rare. Of course, the price is also higher."

"Price?"

A Xin flipped his right hand, displaying the energy on the bottle. "You're talking to me about price?"

The Crew Member glanced at it and immediately bowed.

"It was my mistake for speaking out of turn. Please, distinguished guest, follow me to the private seats on the second floor."

After saying that, he stepped aside.

"Go up."

"Yes, my Lord."

A Xin took a deep breath and slowly stepped onto the stairs.

On the second floor, the light was much brighter than on the first floor, and there were far fewer customers.

But what was displayed inside made Chen Fan frown.

"This..."

A Xin's pupils contracted violently, his whole body began to tremble, and his breathing became rapid.

"Focus, don't give yourself away."

Chen Fan's voice was also somewhat cold, but still calm. He knew what the purpose of this trip was.

"Understood."

A Xin took a deep breath and began to browse the display cabinets on the second floor.

Inside these cabinets, almost all of them contained bottles of scarlet liquid.

The group, who had already guessed, did not need to communicate to know what those were.

At this moment, a girl with a graceful figure walked up with a smile.

Before she even spoke, she grabbed A Xin's right arm.

"This 'Little' Lord, what do you need? Shall Xiao Mio help you introduce them, hmm?"

After saying this, she pinched A Xin through his robe.

Instantly, A Xin's face turned beet red, and he began to stammer.

"Hee hee, it seems this is your first time coming here, my Lord? How about letting Xiao Mio give you a perfect first-time experience, how about that, my Lord?"

These blatant words almost hooked A Xin's soul away.

Having been poor for more than a decade, when had he ever encountered a girl who was so proactive towards him?

"My Lord... should we let her introduce them to us?"

Although A Xin was very tempted, he understood who was the one in charge, so he asked with trepidation.

"A honey trap?"

Chen Fan chuckled and shook his head.

Jiu Jiu and the Reaper beside him were also looking at the screen with curiosity.

"What are they trying to do?"

"They probably see A Xin carrying so much energy and want to drain him."

Chen Fan rubbed his chin.

The Reaper also leaned over, looking curious. "How will they drain him? Could it be seduction?"

"Isn't that already seduction?"

Chen Fan sneered and opened the Crew Member channel: "Tell her that you are currently not interested in these, but are more interested in her. See how she replies."

Hearing this, A Xin's lips twitched, and he subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But his gaze caught Xiao Mio's beautiful smile and the softness against his arm, so he gritted his teeth:

"These are all too low-end, I'm not interested. But I am actually quite interested in you."

Feeling A Xin's burning gaze, Xiao Mio's smile faltered, but she quickly replaced it with an even brighter smile.

"My Lord is joking. How could someone like me catch your eye? Since you are not interested, shall we go to the third floor?"

After speaking, she squeezed A Xin's arm even tighter.

A Xin's breathing became heavy again, but he suppressed his desire and waited for Chen Fan's instructions.

"Go up, but when you go up the stairs, pinch her."

"Pinch where?" A Xin blinked.

Chen Fan chuckled, "Anywhere is fine, pinch her however you like."

"Yes! My Lord! You are my god!"

With Chen Fan's words, A Xin's courage instantly grew.

When they reached the corner of the stairs, he inadvertently brushed against her with his elbow.

Xiao Mio's smile remained unchanged, and her body pressed even closer.

Having received a response, A Xin did not hesitate and went straight for it.

"..."

"My Lord, we have arrived at the third floor."

"Hmm."

A Xin continued.

"My Lord, please wait a little longer. After you finish buying the products you like, we can get to know each other better."

Hearing this, A Xin reluctantly withdrew his hand.

Scanning the area, his heart suddenly tightened.

The products on the third floor were various organs that had been carefully preserved.

"I don't need these for now. Is there anything better?"

A Xin took out the bottle and displayed his energy balance like a nouveau riche.

Seeing the "5000" value, Xiao Mio's smile grew even wider.

"My Lord, the things on the fifth floor will definitely catch your eye. Let's go straight up."

A Xin waited for a moment before replying:

"Alright, let's go up."

A Xin enjoyed the soft touch all around him and wished the stairs had more steps.

But soon, the two arrived at the fifth floor.

Xiao Mio breathed a sigh of relief and glared at A Xin coquettishly, "My Lord, don't be so impatient. We'll have plenty of time later."

"Hehe, alright."

A Xin appropriately put on a lecherous smile, while in his mind, he was constantly communicating with Chen Fan.

Just as they reached the fifth floor, both A Xin and the trio with Chen Fan saw the wisp of blue energy floating in the middle of the room.

"My Lord, is that what you are looking for?"

"It's likely not, but it should have some connection. Ask her what that is."

"Alright, my Lord."

A Xin pretended to have just seen it and asked in surprise: "What is that?"

Xiao Mio revealed an ambiguous smile, "That is the Pope's Trial."

"Trial?"

"My Lord should know that everyone who has made outstanding contributions to the city will be granted an audience with the Pope, right?"

"Hmm, I know." A Xin nodded.

Xiao Mio grabbed A Xin's arm again and said sweetly: "The Pope's Trial is another channel to receive an audience with the Pope. As long as you can pass the trial, the Pope will grant you an audience."

A Xin remained silent for a moment again before speaking, "Then how do I accept the trial?"

"Five thousand energy, no cheating."

Xiao Mio's mouth curled slightly, revealing a smile.