Qu Jianlei and the other three followed the female Foundation Establishment cultivator through the first courtyard and into the second.
At the entrance to the main hall, Yan Xuemin was chatting with a Golden Core True Person.
Seeing the four approach, he hurriedly greeted them with a smile. "Everyone, this is Heyang True Person."
Heyang True Person's beard and hair were completely white, yet his complexion was remarkably ruddy, giving him the air of an immortal sage.
In response to Yan Xuemin's introduction, he merely gave a slight nod, so subtle it was nearly imperceptible.
Yan Xuemin then pointed at Jia Shuiqing. "This is Friend Jia. The goods belong to them."
"Mm." Heyang True Person nodded impassively again, then waved a hand. "We'll talk inside."
Though both were Golden Core True Persons, their manner of speaking made it clear that Heyang held the upper hand.
After they entered, a maid served tea, while the female Foundation Establishment cultivator who managed the shop personally brewed and poured it for the four of them.
However, Heyang True Person did not waste time on pleasantries. He went straight to the point. "May I ask where the four of you obtained the Tiger-Human Corpses?"
Jia Shuiqing answered bluntly, "That concerns our private affairs and is not convenient to disclose."
"Oh." Heyang True Person nodded without minding. Anyone capable of producing a Tiger-Human Nascent Soul corpse had the right to speak that way.
He then said, "Business is business. Brother Xuemin says your side has an intact Tiger-Human Nascent Soul corpse. I hope to see it with my own eyes."
Jia Shuiqing replied calmly, "I already told True Person Xuemin. It's a Nascent Soul Realm corpse... viewing it costs spirit stones!"
Heyang True Person looked at her blandly, and Jia Shuiqing met his gaze without