A Myriad of Magnificent Signs

Just then, the window beside him abruptly opened, and a woman in yellow whispered from within, "Kid, that old man definitely has something up his sleeve. You'd better not use that Treasure-Determining Ring."

"Why?" Owl looked at her in confusion.

The woman in yellow scoffed. "Do you really think everyone in the Void Mushroom Market is a good person? Dragons and fish mingle here—you'll find every sort. That old man is showering you with favors for no reason. He's either a crook or a thief."

"Young lady, it's not right to speak ill of someone behind his back." Suddenly, Elder Chen's window opened. He hadn't actually left, and now he spoke with a displeased expression.

The woman in yellow hadn't expected to be caught red-handed by the very man she was badmouthing. Her face burned with embarrassment, but she stubbornly held her ground. "Am I wrong? You gave this young fellow three treasures for no reason. Why haven't I ever seen you give anything to anyone else?"

"Hmph. Ignorant." Elder Chen snorted coldly.

The woman in yellow sneered. "Since I'm ignorant and you're so knowledgeable, explain yourself! If you can't give us a proper account of the whys and wherefores, you're either a crook or a thief!"

"I, Chen Danian, have lived my entire life openly and honorably. Why should I have to explain myself to anyone? Still... since this young fellow has his doubts, I'll simply take back the Treasure-Determining Ring." Elder Chen unleashed the full force of his presence as he spoke in displeasure.

The woman in yellow sneered. "So you did tamper with that Treasure-Determining Ring! You're afraid of being exposed and want to take back the faulty ring first."

"..."

Elder Chen was so furious that his beard bristled and his eyes bulged. Then he noticed