Mutual Appreciation, Reluctant Farewell

Six hundred low-grade Spirit Stones!

Back then, how long would it have taken Wei Suo to earn that much? Even now, with Wei Suo's speed of refining thirty Fireball Talismans a day, not even counting the cost of the Fire Scorpion Blood, he only made fifteen low-grade Spirit Stones daily.

For most ordinary rogue cultivators, three to four hundred low-grade Spirit Stones would be enough to make them kill and steal, or even do something as demeaning as becoming a male prostitute.

But this piece of Cold Jade wasn't entirely his. He could only get a quarter of it. If only he had been more shameless and taken it all.

Thinking this, Wei Suo started to feel a bit sorry for Lin Daoyi.

For a cultivator like Lin Daoyi, who was at the Fifth Level of Sea of Consciousness Realm, to want to betray them, it was all for the three Ice Silk Spiders and what the four of them carried. If Lin Daoyi had gotten all their belongings and this Cold Jade, he would have truly struck it rich. With at least a thousand low-grade Spirit Stones in hand, he might even become a formidable figure on the Tianxuan Continent in the future. But Lin Daoyi had run into Wei Suo, who happened to have a bunch of Fireball Talismans he was eager to use. Whether this was good luck or bad luck was hard to say.

"What do you guys think?" Wei Suo asked Nangong Xueqing, Ye Xiaozheng, and Ye Guowei, snapping back to reality. For Wei Suo, who had just come into a windfall and could continue refining talismans, not worrying about Spirit Stones for the time being, he could certainly wait and participate in the auction, hoping for a higher price.

"I don't mind. I'm always staying in Lingyue City, so waiting a few more days is fine," Nangong Yuqing shrugged, glancing at Ye Xiaozheng and Ye Guowei. "Brother Ye and Sister Ye, what do you think?"

"Let Brother Wei Suo decide. We'll just follow his lead," Ye Xiaozheng said without hesitation.

"This big guy is truly kind-hearted." Wei Suo's good impression of Ye Xiaozheng grew even stronger. After nodding, he said to Shopkeeper Tian, "In that case, we'll entrust this Cold Jade to your Golden Jade Pavilion for auction."

"Please wait a moment then." Shopkeeper Tian called over a brocade-robed youth who was waiting by his side and whispered a few instructions. He seemed quite pleased with this outcome. After all, the Golden Jade Pavilion's specialty was raw materials for artifact refining. Having such a large piece of Cold Jade handled by the Golden Jade Pavilion would invisibly enhance its reputation. For a merchant like the Golden Jade Pavilion, this was far more important than earning a few extra Spirit Stones.

After the brocade-robed youth quickly walked away, he returned moments later carrying a red wooden tray.

Wei Suo, who was holding a cup of tea, almost swallowed it when he saw the tray.

Spirit Stones!

On the red wooden tray carried by the brocade-robed youth from the Golden Jade Pavilion, sixty smooth Spirit Stones were neatly stacked. And all sixty of these smooth Spirit Stones were mid-grade Spirit Stones, which were still quite rare in Wei Suo's eyes, shimmering with a faint yellow radiance.

"This?" Ye Xiaozheng was also stunned and looked at Shopkeeper Tian in confusion.

"The reason our Golden Jade Pavilion is second to none in Lingyue City is our credibility," Shopkeeper Tian explained with a hint of pride. "According to the rules of our Golden Jade Pavilion, since the reserve price is six hundred low-grade Spirit Stones, even if this Cold Jade fails to sell at auction, our Golden Jade Pavilion will still purchase it for six hundred low-grade Spirit Stones. We will pay this portion in advance. If it is sold, the remaining Spirit Stones will be paid immediately after the auction."

"This Golden Jade Pavilion really knows how to do business. This way, even if you participate in the auction, the money comes quickly. Of course, people like doing business with such merchants. No wonder the Golden Jade Pavilion has grown so large," Wei Suo thought. He then noticed that besides the sixty tempting mid-grade Spirit Stones that made his eyes shine, there was also a red jade token marked with the character "four" on the red wooden tray. The entire red jade token was intricately carved with many delicate and beautiful patterns of evergreen. "What is this?" Wei Suo figured he was already acting like a hick, so he might as well shamelessly ask directly.

"This is the admission token for the auction. The mark indicates that up to four people can enter. You can attend the auction to see how much your consigned item, this Cold Jade, is sold for, and you won't have to pay any additional admission fees." Shopkeeper Tian patiently explained, "Of course, after you enter, you can also participate in bidding for other items. However, these admission jade tokens are not easy to make, so you must keep them safe. They must be returned after the auction, otherwise, they will be valued at ten low-grade Spirit Stones. As for the start time of the auction, it will be announced in many places in Lingyue City. As long as you pay a little attention, you will definitely know."

"The Golden Jade Pavilion is indeed not comparable to ordinary merchants." Wei Suo knew very well that attending an auction required at least two low-grade Spirit Stones. Hearing that he could attend an auction for free made him even happier, and he began to flatter Shopkeeper Tian.

"Not at all, not at all. We hope that you will bring good items like this to the Golden Jade Pavilion for sale in the future. The Golden Jade Pavilion will definitely not let you suffer any losses." Shopkeeper Tian was very pleased and smiled, stroking his beard. Both parties were happy, and after a bit of meaningless small talk, Wei Suo, Nangong Yuqing, Ye Xiaozheng, and Ye Guowei left the Golden Jade Pavilion.

Fifteen tempting mid-grade Spirit Stones fell into Wei Suo's pocket.

Because Ye Xiaozheng and Ye Guowei had to rush back to Luoyue City, Wei Suo and Nangong Yuqing bid a reluctant farewell to the honest big guy and the beautiful Ye Guowei at the Teleportation Array of the Tianyi Sect in the southern part of the city.

"Brother Wei Suo, there aren't many people like you nowadays. I'm definitely your friend... If you have time in the future, remember to look for me when you come to Luoyue City..."

"Brother Ye, come visit Lingyue City more often. I'll miss you when you leave..."

The farewell scene was as touching as it could be, and as sentimental as it could be.

If the Green Robe Old Man, who knew Wei Suo a bit, were here, he would definitely rack his brain trying to figure it out. Based on Wei Suo's personality, he would surely want to go home and count his earnings immediately. How could he be so reluctant to part with Ye Xiaozheng, whom he had only met for a day, as if they were brothers who had known each other for over a decade?

However, if the Green Robe Old Man saw what happened next, he would definitely turn pale and understand why Wei Suo was so enthusiastic.

Wei Suo, with Ye Xiaozheng holding his hand, became more and more emotional. After a period of heartfelt exchange, Wei Suo and Ye Xiaozheng shared an impassioned embrace. Then, Wei Suo, with tears in his eyes, naturally embraced Ye Guowei as well... They were all brothers and sisters who had gone through life and death together, so he couldn't favor one over the other...

"You enjoyed taking advantage of the young lady, didn't you?" Nangong Yuqing suddenly smiled at Wei Suo as Ye Xiaozheng and Ye Guowei disappeared into the spiritual light of the Teleportation Array, standing outside the hall where the Teleportation Array of the Tianyi Sect was located.

"Huh? Taking advantage of what?" Nangong Yuqing's expression made Wei Suo's face flush, but he immediately pretended to know nothing.

"Join our Tie Ce," Nangong Yuqing suddenly said to Wei Suo with a smile.

"Join Tie Ce?" Wei Suo was stunned.

"With my recommendation, there definitely won't be any problems," Nangong Yuqing said, looking at Wei Suo. "Our Tie Ce is just an organization for rogue cultivators. Unlike sects, it doesn't have many restrictions. However, as long as you join Tie Ce, you will receive Tie Ce's protection, and there are many benefits."

In Nangong Yuqing's eyes, Wei Suo should not have refused her offer, as most rogue cultivators in Lingyue City wanted to join organizations like Tie Ce. However, to Nangong Yuqing's surprise, Wei Suo almost immediately shook his head. "Forget it, thank you for your kindness. I still feel more free like this."

"What kind of person is this guy anyway?"

Looking at Wei Suo's receding back, and remembering how he had peeked into the cracks of her armor, thinking she didn't notice, Nangong Yuqing gave a wry smile, her face flushing slightly.

A moment later, Nangong Yuqing looked at the red jade token marked with the character "four" in her hand, and a charming smile appeared on her lips. "Wei Suo, I will definitely figure out what kind of person you are."

(One more chapter, I'll try to update on time starting tomorrow.)