Qingbao Pavilion

Hu Haoran and the other two entered the private room marked Earth. Someone immediately brought over two cups of tea and set them before Hu Haoran and the old shopkeeper.

"Shopkeeper, we can finally discuss a 'small business deal' properly," Hu Haoran drawled teasingly. Then he took out the skeleton of the thousand-year-old Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros from his Storage Ring.

When the old shopkeeper saw the Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros skeleton again, his eyes lit up. Chuckling, he said, "Little brother, you truly are humorous. This is no small business deal. I haven't seen such a complete Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros skeleton in many years. I heard you say just now that you killed this Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros yourself. Could it be..."

"Old shopkeeper, what's the problem? The Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros is right in front of you. Are you afraid to take it?" Hu Haoran said with a faint smile.

"Hahaha... Little brother, you're quite the joker! What is there that my Qingbao Pavilion would not dare accept? My surname is Xu. I'm only a few years older than you, so just call me Old Brother Xu. It is an honor to meet such an interesting little brother." Shopkeeper Xu laughed heartily.

"In that case, I'll take advantage of you, Shopkeeper Xu, and call you Old Brother Xu! My surname is Hu, so Old Brother Xu can call me Old Brother Hu." Hu Haoran smiled as well. "How many soul coins are you willing to offer for this Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros skeleton?"

"For such a complete skeleton, this brother will offer twenty-five thousand Gold Soul Coins." Shopkeeper Xu looked at Hu Haoran.

"Hmm... That price is fair." Hu Haoran nodded, then took out a complete Thunderous Lightning Rhinoceros hide, a Miasma Ghost Demon Lizard skeleton, and an equally complete set of Miasma Ghost Demon Lizard scales from his Storage Ring.

"Hiss... This..." Shopkeeper Xu was somewhat stunned at the sight.

"If I'm selling them, I might as well sell them all at once. I can't be bothered running around several shops comparing prices." Hu Haoran spoke with complete indifference.

"Hahaha... Old Brother Hu is truly a man of genuine temperament! Two complete skeletons and two complete hides—this brother has truly made a huge deal! Consider it a celebration of gaining a brother today. I won't make any soul coins from this. I'll buy everything for one hundred and twenty thousand Gold Soul Coins. How does that sound?" Shopkeeper Xu said with a hearty laugh.

"Fine! I won't stand on ceremony either. Deal." Hu Haoran agreed to the transaction readily, then asked, "Since Old Brother Xu runs this Qingbao Pavilion, you must have many rare treasures here."

"Oh, what does little brother wish to buy?" Shopkeeper Xu immediately asked.

"Does your shop have any rare treasure that can promote the evolution of a Plant System Martial Soul?" Hu Haoran asked in return.

"I may not have any divine-grade item capable of triggering an evolution, but I do have some rare treasures in stock that can speed up the cultivation of Plant System Soul Masters," Shopkeeper Xu answered confidently.

Hu Haoran nodded.

Before long, five jade boxes were placed before Hu Haoran. They all contained rare treasures capable of accelerating the cultivation speed of Plant System Soul Masters.

Shopkeeper Xu opened the jade boxes and introduced them one by one. "Ice Clear Heart Calming Grass can help ice-element Plant System Soul Masters cultivate faster up to rank forty Soul Ancestor, while also increasing the power of ice. Qi Yang Flame Heart Flower can accelerate the cultivation of fire-element Plant System Soul Masters. Drunken Dream ** Grass can give a Plant System Soul Master's Martial Soul a drunken dream effect. In battle, it can make people fall victim without realizing it, causing them to become drowsy. In truth, it's somewhat useless. Seven-Colored Glazed Mushroom can increase a Plant System Soul Master's poison resistance. Qinghua Moon Vine can increase the cultivation speed of all Plant System Soul Masters up to rank fifty Soul King."

After pondering briefly, Hu Haoran pointed at three of them. "Old Brother Xu, I'll take the Drunken Dream ** Grass, Seven-Colored Glazed Mushroom, and Qinghua Moon Vine."

"Old Brother Hu truly knows how to pick! The Drunken Dream ** Grass sells for thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins in my shop, the Seven-Colored Glazed Mushroom sells for thirty-five thousand Gold Soul Coins, and the Qinghua Moon Vine sells for fifty-five thousand Gold Soul Coins. Since Old Brother Hu wants all three rare treasures, I'll give them all to you for one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins." Shopkeeper Xu spoke generously.

"That sounds excellent. Then let me ask Old Brother Xu one more thing: how should these three rare treasures be used?" Hu Haoran asked humbly.

"Actually, if Old Brother Hu didn't know what to choose, I would have recommended these three as well. That's because they can be used together, and the effect will be even more obvious." Shopkeeper Xu took a sip of tea before slowly explaining to Hu Haoran, "Grind these three rare treasures into powder, then add it to Qinghua Town's unique Blue Flower Wine and seal it away for three months. After drinking this prepared Blue Flower Wine, a Plant System Soul Master may not become immune to every poison, but they will be immune to a hundred poisons. The drowsiness effect brought by the Drunken Dream ** Grass will also be greatly enhanced. The increased cultivation speed can even last until rank sixty Soul Emperor. I'll have someone prepare the wine for you now."

"Oh, then thank you, Old Brother." Hu Haoran said happily. "Lastly, I'll have to trouble Old Brother with one small matter. Help me buy some clothes. These clothes are far too shabby!"

"Fine, fine! I'll have someone arrange it for you right away." Shopkeeper Xu was in an excellent mood after closing such a big deal.

Half an hour later, Hu Haoran left Qingbao Pavilion dressed in luxurious clothes, with a bottle of prepared Blue Flower Wine and two hundred Purple Gold Coins added to his Storage Ring.

"Take me to a restaurant. I'm a little hungry. Let's have a meal first, then take me around to enjoy the scenery here," Hu Haoran instructed Niu Dagui.

After everything that had happened, Niu Dagui knew that this Young Master Hu before him had to be a person of great wealth and status. He did not dare be negligent and immediately replied, "Young Master Hu, the most famous restaurant in Qinghua Town is Drunken Green Tower. The Blue Flower Wine inside is Qinghua Town's signature drink, and many people come here especially for it. What do you think...?"

"Mm, let's go there." Hu Haoran nodded and immediately made the decision, then added, "We'll still walk. Young people should walk more and see the world."

"Fine, fine. This way." Niu Dagui had served many people, and quite a few of them had strange preferences. Hu Haoran's preference was simply that he liked walking.

Hu Haoran looked around as he walked, seeing many things that differed from his previous life. His state of mind slowly began to change.

After about a quarter of an hour, Hu Haoran and Niu Dagui finally arrived at Drunken Green Tower.

"Esteemed guest, please come in!" A waiter in the restaurant saw Hu Haoran's luxurious attire and knew that he had to be a person of great wealth and status. Though Hu Haoran was young, he did not dare slight him. "Esteemed guest, please sit here."

"Bring a few small dishes, and a pot of Blue Flower Wine." After speaking, Hu Haoran casually rewarded the waiter with a Gold Soul Coin.

The waiter immediately became fawning upon receiving the Gold Soul Coin, and his service grew even more enthusiastic. "Esteemed guest, please wait a moment. I'll bring your dishes right away."

In less than two minutes, all the dishes had been served.

"You sit down and eat too," Hu Haoran said to Niu Dagui.

"Me?! How could I deserve that? It's enough for me to watch you eat." Niu Dagui was flattered beyond measure. He had never encountered such a guest before.

"If I tell you to sit, then sit. Stop fussing. I can't finish all this food anyway." Hu Haoran pointed at the large table full of dishes. Having transmigrated here, he was not particularly concerned about such distinctions of status.

"This little brother told you to sit, so sit. You treat even your servants so well, so surely you wouldn't mind treating this beggar to a cup of cheap wine?" A beggar dressed in ragged clothes suddenly appeared before Hu Haoran. He looked to be over sixty, with a long white beard hanging from his chin.

"Hehehe! How did a beggar like you get in here? Get out!" When the waiter saw the beggar suddenly appear and disturb Hu Haoran's meal, he immediately stepped forward to stop him.

Hu Haoran waved his hand and tossed the waiter a Gold Soul Coin. "It's fine. Let this old gentleman eat here too. Bring two more cups and another pot of Blue Flower Wine."

After taking the Gold Soul Coin, the waiter no longer cared whom Hu Haoran was treating. He immediately went to prepare the requested items.