The moment Xu Qingtong heard of the Many Treasures Pavilion, his spirits lifted. Bao Qingping had told him that the Many Treasures Pavilion at Juxian Academy had Tiger-Patterned White Jade Lotus. Now that he was here, how could he rest easy without going inside for a look?
"Big Brother, I'd like to take a look inside the Many Treasures Pavilion. I'm planning to refine some magical artifacts and elixirs soon, and I happen to need some materials!" Xu Qingtong said.
"You have to exchange Merit Points for things in the Many Treasures Pavilion!" Nangong Zhen said with a smile.
Xu Qingtong knew what he meant. His face reddened as he said, "I only want to have a look first. It would be good to learn the prices!"
"Since you put it that way, let's go inside and have a look!" Nangong Zhen said.
The two brothers entered the Many Treasures Pavilion, and Nangong Zhen called out a greeting. "Steward Cai, keeping busy!"
"Oh! Instructor Nangong, what brings you here for a look around?"
"This is Xu Qingtong, the academy's newly appointed Patrol Instructor. I brought him here to familiarize himself with the surroundings!"
"So this is Patrol Instructor Xu? Meeting you truly surpasses hearing of your reputation! Such an imposing bearing, a full forehead, and a broad, square chin..."
"Steward Cai, we came to see whether there's anything suitable, not to have our fortunes told!" Nangong Zhen interrupted him.
Steward Cai gave an awkward smile. "What would you two like? I'll help you find it!"
Nangong Zhen turned to glance at Xu Qingtong, his meaning clear: Brother, your turn!
Xu Qingtong did not mention the Tiger-Patterned White Jade Lotus directly. Instead, he listed seven or eight medicinal herbs, slipping the Tiger-Patterned White Jade Lotus in among them.
"Patrol Instructor Xu,