Some onlookers were stunned, some snickered, and others marveled at Xiao Yu's ability to gather information and his background.
Li Lan was very well known in the area. Everyone knew what kind of person she was.
Not a single person who knew her would consider her a good person.
But only now did everyone realize... oh! This woman was nothing but a paper tiger!
She only looked intimidating! She was even a little cute!
Li Lan began gritting her teeth, glaring viciously at Xiao Yu.
She stamped her foot in anger, then turned and left without even throwing out a threat.
Once she left, the pretty boy fled in disgrace too.
Xiao Yu shrugged with a smile. "Beautiful, can you sell it to me now?"
"Master Xiao, you're out! Eek! Keep that thing in your hand away from me..."
Zhong Qi immediately came forward to greet Xiao Yu when she saw him emerge, but as he approached, she quickly retreated far away again.
"Don't be scared. This magical artifact is just an inanimate object. It won't attack you on its own. What are you afraid of? That I'll destroy you?"
"Hehe!"
Zhong Qi floated over with a sheepish laugh, curiously examining the earring in Xiao Yu's hand.
"This is what made me feel scared. Master Xiao, you said it's a magical artifact. What exactly does it do?"
Xiao Yu was all smiles.
"It expels, suppresses, and wards off evil. Frankly, it isn't even as useful as my Protective Jade and Yellow Talismans. But a magical artifact is still a magical artifact. Although its maker's skills were absolutely terrible, I can modify it to add some new functions. It couldn't be better for setting up a Heavenly Secret Array. Today really was a great haul!"
"Miss Zhong, I'm getting more