On the enormous transaction involving the Desolate-Breaking Remnant Blade, Shi Chun's judgment had been correct. The Heavenly Change branch of the Demonic Path was indeed prepared to spare no expense.
Ultimately, he had Xu Anchang's loose tongue in the Divine Fire Domain to thank. It had let him learn that whichever of the three branches obtained the Desolate-Breaking Remnant Blade could command the entire Demonic Path. That information was immensely valuable, and it was precisely what had given him the confidence to demand such an astronomical price.
Thus, it had not taken long for the Demonic Path's side to make its preparations, and the transaction was swiftly completed.
And the exchange actually took place inside the inn.
The person they traded with was none other than the proprietor of the inn where they were staying.
He was a plump man who looked as though he believed harmony brought wealth. Shi Chun had passed in and out of the inn many times, never imagining that this man belonged to the Demonic Path.
That forced Shi Chun to carefully recall the details of their arrival. He felt there must have been something that prompted them to choose this particular inn; otherwise, it was too much of a coincidence. Surely not every inn on the island was run by the Demonic Path?
Once the transaction was over, he returned to his room, followed by Feng Chi and Xiang Lan'er. The former was all smiles, while the latter said with a hint of mockery, "You certainly gorged yourself on profits this time."
Shi Chun fixed another tender, affectionate gaze on her. "Lan'er, the more I earn, the more you earn. Isn't my money your money? Or have you never intended to become my woman?"
Xiang Lan'er immediately turned the tables on him, holding out