Small Investment, Big Returns

Mu Feng watched the hesitant Yu Tianhuang. His eyes shifted, and an idea sprang to mind. Walking forward, he looked at the display plaque and feigned surprise. "This jade pendant is an excellent match for your Azure-Patterned Jade Glass!"

"You can't let such a good opportunity slip away, Tianhuang." Mu Feng patted his shoulder, his tone full of encouragement.

Yu Tianhuang gave a bitter smile. "Even so, if I buy this jade pendant, even with the academy discount, I'll still end up owing quite a bit of money."

Mu Feng suddenly understood. "So that's how it is."

His expression changed. "You should have told me sooner. Why are you being so polite with me?"

He then placed the money pouch he had already prepared into Yu Tianhuang's hand.

Feeling the two heavy pouches of Gold Soul Coins in his hand, Yu Tianhuang estimated there were several hundred coins inside—enough to buy the jade pendant with some left over.

"I can't accept this, I really can't."

Yu Tianhuang tried to stuff the money pouches back into Mu Feng's hands, but Mu Feng dodged with an agile sidestep.

Mu Feng said, "We're brothers. What's with all the formalities?"

As he spoke, Mu Feng raised a hand. "Wrap this jade pendant up for me."

Mu Feng could have saved another sum by using his own red card discount, yet he deliberately had Yu Tianhuang pay with the money he had given him. In the end, Yu Tianhuang also took out part of his personal savings to make up the remaining difference.

When the smooth, warm, aqua-blue cold jade landed in his palm, Yu Tianhuang was still somewhat dazed.

Mu Feng patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "Brother Yu, your talent ranks among the very best in the grade, even in the entire Outer