"Mm, I thought so too."
"Then, given our relationship, let me make an advance reservation."
"If any spirit bones that meet Old Ghost's and my requirements turn up in the future, remember to keep an eye out for them."
"Whether the price is treasure or some task you need done..."
"I'll definitely make sure you feel it was worth every penny!"
Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Chrysanthemum Douluo secretly rolled his eyes.
So you do know the Xiao Clan is just a minor family.
If not for the Pope's orders not to pursue the matter for now, such an excuse would not have been so easily accepted.
Of course, that was merely what he thought.
Since there was no way to press Xiao Xuan about the specific reason right now, settling for the next best thing and building some rapport would do. As long as there was a chance to obtain spirit bones, that was enough.
"Elder Ju, there really aren't any left."
"If there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely save them for you."
In truth, the moment Chrysanthemum Douluo said that, Xiao Xuan became completely certain that the man knew those spirit bones had not come from the Xiao Clan of Nuo City.
Naturally, he was not surprised. It had been an unspoken excuse from the start; neither side had intended to expose it.
Both had their own motives, and for now, they were coexisting peacefully.
As they spoke, the two drew close to the imperial capital.
According to what Xiao Xuan remembered of the plot, Heaven Dou Royal Academy was not located inside Heaven Dou City.
Instead, it stood among the nearby mountains, taking advantage of the uniquely favorable environment to claim an entire mountain for itself.
It also neighbored the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one