"I said, it wasn't convenient." Chen Changqing braced himself and decided to carry his shameless act through to the bitter end.
"Evergreen Peak is small and crowded. There truly aren't any spare rooms to host Your Highness the Princess. I think the main peak would be perfect—spacious and rich in spiritual qi. I'll send a message to my master right away and have the old man arrange the finest cave abode for you."
As he spoke, he actually put on a show and pulled out a communication Jade Slip.
"Is that so?" Xuanyuan Xiaoyu sneered. "Then why did I hear that your Evergreen Peak just came into a massive windfall, so rich it was dripping with oil? Even your disciples received Top-grade Spirit Treasures and a million spirit stones each. With such extravagance, you can't spare even a guest room?"
Chen Changqing froze mid-motion.
That news had spread far too quickly!
He shot a vicious glare at Ran Hua, who was shrinking his neck in the nearby crowd.
It had to be this kid with his loose lips, leaking the news.
Feeling the Holy Son's murderous gaze, Ran Hua was so frightened he nearly dropped to his knees on the spot, misery filling his heart.
Holy Son, this really isn't my fault!
With all the commotion you caused on Evergreen Peak, forget Mount Shu—even the old man selling flatbread in the market at the foot of the mountain probably knows by now!
"Ahem, ahem." Chen Changqing coughed twice to conceal his embarrassment. "Having money and having space are two different matters. In any case, Evergreen Peak really isn't convenient."
"Whether it's convenient isn't for you to decide."
Xuanyuan Xiaoyu did not waste words with him.
With a flick of her wrist, a glittering golden token appeared in her palm.
Carved