The Azure Water Golden-Eyed Beast nodded, then carried Yu Siyue and sped toward Clear River Market.
After returning to Clear River Market, the Azure Water Golden-Eyed Beast recounted the day's events to Zhou Xun from beginning to end.
After listening, Zhou Xun showed little reaction. He was merely a Qi Condensation brat, and Yu Siyue had a Tier 4 Demon Emperor protecting her. Naturally, nothing could go wrong.
This was a good opportunity to give his disciple some experience.
Sure enough, before long, Hu Yuan arrived at the Yu residence with a group of attendants.
Standing before the gate with a faint smile, he instructed his men, "Invite Yu, the Wine Master, out. Tell him that Hu has a business matter to discuss with him!"
Before long, Yu Xingjian emerged with a puzzled expression. He came before Hu Yuan, cupped his hands slightly, and said,
"I wonder what important matter has brought Third Young Master here?"
"So it is Yu, the Wine Master. Hu greets you!"
Hu Yuan returned the salute with great solemnity, then said with a smile,
"Hu came today to purchase something from Yu, the Wine Master. Naturally, spirit stones are negotiable!"
"Purchase something?" Yu Xingjian was rather confused. He was only a mid-grade wine master—what could he possibly possess that Hu Yuan would value?
"Does your daughter have a spirit beast in her possession? Hu is exceedingly fond of it and hopes Yu, the Wine Master, will not begrudge parting with it!" Hu Yuan said with a faint smile.
Hearing this, Yu Xingjian could not help but furrow his brow. After hesitating for a moment, he still cupped his hands and said,
"Third Young Master may not know this, but that beast does not belong to Yu. It was a gift from another..."
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