Playing Around
"To be honest, our hall did acquire a Thousand Year Earth Dragon Tendon some time ago. But this item is extraordinarily precious. Even Nascent Soul and Immortal Realm Old Ancestors can make use of it, so..."
Madam Luo's delicate brows drew together as she spoke slowly.
"I only want this item. Name your price!" Fang Yuan waved a hand, radiating confidence.
"This Thousand Year Earth Dragon Tendon can no longer be measured in ordinary Spirit Stones. Most people trade for it with other items!" Madam Luo looked troubled. "But since this senior wants it, I'll do everything I can to make arrangements for you. Please wait a day, if you would."
"In that case... fine!"
Fang Yuan's expression darkened somewhat, and he took his leave.
"What's going on?" The bookshop's manager frowned. "As I recall, no Nascent Soul senior wanted this Earth Dragon Tendon, did they? Wouldn't it have been a great favor to give it to him?"
"Hmph... when it comes to reading people, you're still a cut below me, Old Yu Tou!" Madam Luo giggled. "It's obvious this item means a great deal to him. How could we hand it over so easily? We have to keep him hanging a little. That'll show him what you and I can do, and we might even earn his gratitude."
"But if he finds out, we'll be in serious trouble!"
Old Yu Tou glanced around uneasily.
"What are you afraid of? The city lords had Immortals set up the wards here. Unless you and I want them to, who could eavesdrop?" Madam Luo smiled with bewitching charm. "Besides... even if he finds out, so what? Would he dare provoke the city lords?"
"That's true..."
Myriad Things Hall belonged to Qingfeng City, and its backing came from several Nascent Soul