The old man's sudden appearance made Lian Pengyun's eyes narrow at once.
Li Zhōujūn was equally surprised as he watched the unhurried old man emerge from the side room.
"Since the proprietor has put it that way, I'll do the old proprietor a favor." Lian Pengyun respectfully addressed the old man who had suddenly appeared.
He remembered his father's warning.
In Guangyang City, anyone could be provoked—except the proprietor of this magic treasure shop called the "Immortal Treasure Shop." He was absolutely untouchable.
It was said that the proprietor of this magic treasure shop was a powerful figure with extraordinary abilities.
Once, two Ninth-Rank True Immortals had caused trouble in his shop, completely ignoring his warning.
Before even a tenth of an incense stick had burned, the two Ninth-Rank True Immortals had been thrown out of the Immortal Treasure Shop like dead dogs.
After Lian Pengyun finished speaking, he turned and walked out of the shop.
Watching Lian Pengyun leave, Li Zhōujūn cupped his hands toward the old man. "Thank you."
The old man glanced at Li Zhōujūn indifferently. Then his heart tightened. He actually couldn't see through the young man's cultivation. How was that possible?!
"No need for formalities. Whether in life or business, integrity matters most." The old man spoke, then ignored Li Zhōujūn and turned back into the side room.
Li Zhōujūn nodded at the little maidservant and walked out the main door as well.
Next, he saw Lian Pengyun waiting outside for him.
Li Zhōujūn furrowed his brows slightly.
Lian Pengyun smiled. "Brother, could you part with it...?"
"No." Li Zhōujūn rejected him without a second thought, then turned and headed toward the Immortal Arrival Inn.
Watching Li Zhōujūn walk toward the Immortal Arrival Inn, Lian Pengyun's eyes instantly turned dark as water.
Li Zhōujūn was