"Come here, everyone open them up."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, one by one, the sacks were opened, revealing figures. Compared to the others, this batch of goods were all strong and healthy individuals, their bodies not overexerted.
"How come there's a short winter melon here?"
Someone in the crowd spotted a short winter melon in one of the sacks, and a wave of teasing laughter erupted. After all, among this group of strong and healthy individuals, this one stood out like a sore thumb.
"Young friend Lin, can you reveal the mystery now?"
The Liu Family Head said with a smile, and Lin Chang'an could see the curiosity in everyone's eyes. He chuckled softly, stepped forward, and pointed at the most eye-catching short winter melon.
"This person is an alchemist. Although he's a bit old, he's definitely a genuine alchemist."
As Lin Chang'an squinted and spoke with a smile, he patted the storage bag at his waist. A spiritual light flashed, and the pill furnace bestowed upon him by Elder Lu directly appeared before him.
"Alchemist Wang, now is your time to show your worth."
Lin Chang'an's smiling eyes made Alchemist Wang's face turn pale with fear, his lips trembling as he said, "Lin! Lin Chang'an, you! You're so cruel!"
However, Lin Chang'an smiled and waved his hand, softly saying, "Alchemist Wang, it's not enough to be cruel to stand firm in this place!"
Beneath the smile on his face, the cold glint in his eyes was somewhat intimidating. Lin Chang'an immediately chuckled, "You must have heard what was said inside the sack just now. If there's any mistake, I'm afraid your body would be quite suitable for refining into a human puppet." With an undisguised threatening tone, especially while maintaining a smile, Lin Chang'an's demeanor caused the other disciples to exchange glances.
They had also heard about the feud between the two of them. It had to be said, Lin Chang'an really held a grudge. At the same time, a firm thought arose in their hearts: they could offend anyone but not this Brother Lin.
Because this Brother Lin was truly a ruthless person. Look at the fate of those who offended him. He was truly a ruthless person who wouldn't provoke others unless provoked.
"You!" At this moment, Alchemist Wang's eyes showed regret and fear. Under the vast disparity in status, he couldn't even muster any final resentment.
To be skinned alive, to live a life worse than death! This was not just talk or a threat here; it was the norm.
At this moment, Alchemist Wang dared not resist in the slightest. He could only turn his head to look at the person who bought him, a fawning smile appearing on his ugly face.
"I can refine pills."
At this moment, he was only trying to survive. The moment he was sold, he knew his fate. A cultivator who was sold for disobedience, no matter what he said, others would no longer trust him and would only exploit him until death.
In front of everyone, Alchemist Wang, with his restrictions removed, raised his hand and circulated his mana to activate the pill furnace. The crowd erupted in an uproar, their eyes wide.
"Good heavens, there really is an alchemist."
"They really spared no expense. This guy should be worth at least sixty spirit stones."
"Sixty spirit stones? This is because there are too many outsiders now and they're not following the rules. If it were in the past, he'd be worth at least eighty!"
As the crowd discussed, Zhang Qing laughed heartily, "Congratulations to the Liu Family Head for valuing my business."
"Alas... wait, wait..."
Just then, a shouting voice rang out, and the crowd immediately burst into laughter.
"Isn't that Old Man Li?"
"Haha, he's definitely here to buy a man for his daughter again."
Amidst a burst of hearty laughter, a sturdy, dark-skinned cultivator, hunched over like an old farmer, shouted loudly and rushed over.
His appearance was disheveled, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was just an old farmer.
"I'm buying, I'm buying tickets!" Old Man Li ran over, panting, and Zhang Qing's face broke into a smile upon seeing him.
"Isn't this Old Man Li? At your age, your heart is still not dead?"
Zhang Qing's teasing remark instantly drew hearty laughter from the onlookers. Old Man Li shook his head repeatedly and said urgently, "What are you all saying? I'm buying for my daughter."
"Hey, Old Man Li, did your grown daughter drain another man dry? It hasn't been long. At your age, how many spirit stones can you earn from farming in a month?"
"Exactly, your daughter, who can resist her?"
As the crowd teased, Zhang Qing pointed to his head and whispered to Lin Chang'an, "This Old Man Li's brain got messed up after he stole a cultivation method back then. And his daughter isn't human either."
Hearing this, Lin Chang'an's expression changed. Looking at the honest-looking old man and the teasing smiles of the crowd, he couldn't help but feel suspicious.
"Also, this Old Man Li was kind to the Liu Family back then, so..." Before Zhang Qing could finish speaking, the Liu Family Head, who had been refined earlier, couldn't help but twitch his lips and sigh helplessly upon seeing the newcomer.
"Brother Li, why are you here?"
Looking at the Liu Family Head, Old Man Li glared, "Of course, I'm here for my daughter."
"Brother Li, go home first. I'll buy you a ticket and send you home, okay?"
"No! My old Li family stands upright and walks with integrity. Besides, I have spirit stones!" Old Man Li showed no respect to the Liu Family Head, his eyes wide. He directly took out a handful of spirit stones from his embrace.
Seeing this, Zhang Qing quickly dodged, "You're looking for my junior brother Lin. He's in charge of all the business here."
Before Lin Chang'an could react, Old Man Li appeared before him, looking at him with a fawning smile, "Look, I'm buying a ticket for my daughter."
He took out eight spirit stones and bowed deeply, fawning, "I heard from Second Master at the northernmost area that you have good goods for sale. I'll make up the two spirit stones I'm short with this."
Instantly, a sack of spirit rice appeared in his hand. However, the smile on Lin Chang'an's face was somewhat stiff, and a drop of cold sweat trickled down his temple.
This Old Man Li's aura was no less than Elder Lu's. He was clearly a powerful cultivator in the late Qi Condensation stage.
The Liu Family Head, who had been rejected, looked helpless but could do nothing about it.
"Junior brother Lin, after this Old Man Li had his accident, he refused to leave the market and just stayed within the market to farm and support his daughter."
Brother Zhang Qing's voice reached Lin Chang'an's ears. He smiled and accepted the spirit stones and spirit rice from the other party. To his surprise, Old Man Li even bowed subserviently and said, "Thank you, Second Master, thank you, Second Master."
"Senior Li, I cannot accept such a title." The address made Lin Chang'an's face turn a little pale, but fortunately, everyone was used to it.
"Li Han, quickly pick a good one for Senior Li."
With a look from Lin Chang'an, Li Han understood immediately. He stepped forward and picked up a sack. However, Old Man Li, beaming with joy, appeared directly in front of Li Han.
"I'll take it."
The sack was instantly slung over his shoulder. Old Man Li, having bought his human ticket, grinned and said, "Second Master, let me know next time you have good merchandise. I'm going back to my daughter now."
"Brother Li!" The Liu Family Head opened his mouth, but seeing the figure already leaving, he could only sigh helplessly. He then turned to Zhang Qing and said, "I shall take my leave now."
Zhang Qing watched as the Liu Family Head turned directly to his subordinates and shouted, "What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and deal with these people. They'll be sent to the Liu Family later."
"Yes."
It had to be said that Zhang Qing knew how to handle things. His words were not at all presumptuous, and the Liu Family Head nodded with a smile. Before leaving, he cast a meaningful glance at Lin Chang'an, thinking this young man also knew how to behave.
"In that case, thank you."
"Farewell, Liu Family Head." Zhang Qing politely saw him off, and only after the figure disappeared from sight did he turn his head. Seeing Wang Youyun preparing to leave, he directly taunted, "Zhou Youyun, you should have acted sooner next time."
Instantly, the onlookers stifled their laughter. The other cultivators who had bought goods at a high price were also beaming with joy. Although they had spent more spirit stones, they had at least gotten to know the Liu Family Head.
It could be said that everyone profited. Only Wang Youyun, who was leaving, appeared aggrieved. But the moment he turned his head before departing, a look of solemnity appeared on his face. The Liu Family was truly colluding with the Great Sword Sect, and he had to report back immediately.
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