"Yes, Shopkeeper."
The Sun Clan disciple immediately acknowledged the order and returned to the entrance.
"Shopkeeper Sun." Seeing a middle-aged man dressed like a wealthy gentleman approach with a smile, Lin Changheng smiled faintly and cupped his hands in greeting.
At the same time, he swept his gaze over the lavish, gold-and-jade interior, still a little surprised.
Most striking were the dozens of transparent crystal cages suspended in the center of the hall, each holding a different spirit beast,
of varying breeds and in all manner of poses.
"Chief Lin, whatever you need, just say the word!"
Shopkeeper Sun chuckled and gestured at the spacious shop, his smile brimming with confidence.
"The reputation of a beast-taming aristocratic clan certainly isn't empty talk."
Lin Changheng offered a compliment before asking, "Do you have demon beast essence blood? Preferably from a turbid baleful bloodline or higher."
"And the more, the better."
"I imagine you need it for pill refining, Pill Master Lin."
Shopkeeper Sun nodded thoughtfully, believing he had guessed correctly, though he wondered why Lin Changheng needed so much.
But those thoughts did not slow his actions. He warmly ushered Lin Changheng into a reception room and had someone pour him a cup of tea, observing every courtesy. At his words, Lin Changheng merely smiled and sipped his tea, neither confirming nor denying.
Believing he had hit the mark, Shopkeeper Sun did not pursue the matter. After all, openly questioning a customer's intended use was extremely impolite, and he would not make such a mistake. "Please enjoy your tea and sit a while, Chief Lin."
"Please, go ahead."
The shop was clearly bustling, with numerous cultivators coming and going and Sun Clan members hurrying about to introduce their wares to customers.
The Xu Family Alchemy Shop now had a respectable flow