"Jin'er, Shi Mu and Shi Lin can look after the Spirit Field for you. Yin'er is rather mischievous, but after I whipped her into shape, she's become quite shrewd. You could have Yin'er temporarily take over as shopkeeper. It was one thing before, but now you're still having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator serve as shopkeeper. Either you and Girl Zhao have something going on, or there's something wrong with your head. Go out and take a look around. The only shopkeepers who are Foundation Establishment Cultivators run small shops." Xiaoyaozi kindly reminded him.
Shi Yue nodded. "I've considered that. I plan to have Yin'er take over as shopkeeper, but she can't conceal her Flood Dragon aura. It could easily attract the Flood Dragon Clan."
"Heh heh. She can't suppress her aura, but she can change it. I happen to know how to refine a magic treasure called the Spirit-Transforming Pendant, which can conceal the aura of the Demon Race. Have Yin'er wear it, then use a transformation spell to change her appearance. Even if a sacred beast showed up in person, it wouldn't notice anything amiss."
"Just say it! How many Spirit Stones?"
"For Yin'er's sake, I won't ask for any Spirit Stones this time. I'll give it to you for free." Xiaoyaozi took out a Blue Jade Slip and tossed it to Shi Yue. Clearly, he had come prepared.
Shi Yue took it and scanned it with his divine sense, then nodded in satisfaction. Though the materials for refining the Spirit-Transforming Pendant were rare, he could find them if he spent enough Spirit Stones.
After giving Shi Yue the Jade Slip, Xiaoyaozi vanished on his own.
Shi Yue stood where he was, pondering for a moment, then opened the door. Zhao Sisi happened to be standing outside.
"Shopkeeper, there's