"A first-tier herb, a Scarlet Velvet Flower. Beautiful. It's simply beautiful!"
"Chrysanthemum Pass, do you have to be so creepy?"
Dugu Bo, who had been following behind them, looked thoroughly disgusted.
Yue Guan turned around, indignant.
"What do you know, Old Poisoner? This is an appreciation of beauty!"
"I don't understand?"
Dugu Bo gave a scornful laugh.
He shoved Yue Guan aside, reached into the barrier, and took out the Scarlet Velvet Flower Yue Guan had been eyeing.
"I've taken it out, and I can even play with it in my hand. What are you going to do about it?"
"Old Poisoner! Keep your filthy hands off it! I'm buying it!"
Yue Guan cried out in alarm, pulled out a large bag of Gold Soul Coins, and tossed it at Dugu Bo.
Then he snatched the Scarlet Velvet Flower away and cradled it carefully in his palms, terrified that Dugu Bo's poison might taint it.
Gui Mei stood to one side, watching the two of them squabble. He shook his head helplessly, his pen still in his hand.
Dugu Bo caught the bag of Gold Soul Coins and weighed it in his hand, a teasing smile curling his lips.
"Fine, I'll take the money. There are plenty of other flowers and plants here. Want to buy the lot?"
Yue Guan hadn't heard a word. He was too busy studying the Scarlet Velvet Flower in his palms, his eyes shining with delight.
Just then, Xiao Wu came over carrying a vegetable basket.
"Yan, Rongrong says we're having hotpot tonight. What do you want? I'm going shopping in a bit."
"Fish tofu and beef. I've been craving those."
"Got it."
Xiao Wu had barely answered when she glanced up and spotted Yue Guan and Gui Mei nearby.
Her whole body went rigid.