Treasure Pavilion

"Yes. Some say that lord grew tired of fighting and went into seclusion. Others say that he was too badly injured and left alone before his time was up, and has already passed away. You see, that lord only had his right hand."

Bell nodded; he had noticed the problem from the beginning.

Bell couldn't believe that someone capable of establishing Cultivator Alliance was weak. So, what kind of formidable enemy could have caused such a powerful figure to lose an arm?

"It is said that this lord, all alone, faced the siege of hundreds of Japan Onmyoji, and ultimately annihilated the enemy at the cost of an arm!"

Zhao Youde said enthusiastically.

"However, it was during that great battle that the lord suffered very serious injuries."

Bell was skeptical of Zhao Youde's description.

In Japan, Onmyoji are another name for sorcerers, similar to Cultivator in China. Therefore, Bell finds it hard to imagine how strong one person would have to be to single-handedly contend with hundreds of sorcerers.

Not to mention, they eventually annihilated the enemy.

It's normal for history to differ from facts, but even so, Bell believes that Wu Shijie is at least on par with Dumbledore.

Besides the most eye-catching stone statue, the second most striking feature is a three-story wooden ancient building to Bell's right. Above the entrance, a plaque with the three shimmering characters "Treasure Pavilion" constantly attracts the attention of passersby.

"Brother Youde, what does this Treasure Pavilion sell?"

"Treasure Pavilion is the largest chain store in China. It sells all kinds of finished ritual implements, Talisman, and the like."

Zhao Youde said.

"Wait! What do you want to do?"

Seeing that Bell was about to walk into the Treasure Pavilion before he could finish speaking, Zhao Youde quickly grabbed him.

"Let's go for a walk, buy some things. What else can we do?"

Bell looked at the somewhat dim-witted older brother with a strange expression. Coming to the shopping street not to shop? Was he here just to have breakfast?

"You silly boy, I haven't even finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry!"

Let me tell you, the items in this Treasure Pavilion are indeed excellent, but the prices are outrageously high! Someone with a middle-class income like me might not be able to afford even one of these magical artifacts in a year.

As he spoke, Zhao Youde glanced twice into the Treasure Pavilion, his face full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

"So you can go in later, but don't touch anything. Especially remind your little sister who wants to touch everything new and interesting she sees, otherwise if she breaks anything, your dad will beat you to death."

Bell found himself growing to like this kind and gentle older brother more and more.

It must be said that while people like Brother De can sometimes be both funny and exasperating, interacting with them is also the most relaxed and comfortable.

"Don't worry, Brother Youde. My family is also in business, and we're fairly well-off. This time, we're China to buy more of China's unique products. After all, you can't buy Flying Sword in Britain."

Bell explained with a smile.

"Alright then, just keep that in mind. But you should talk to your parents first. Also, remember to let me check before you buy anything. These unscrupulous merchants are all wicked! They might try to rip you off if they see you're a foreigner."

After Bell repeatedly assured them, the group finally entered the Treasure Pavilion.

Shanna, who had been eagerly anticipating the arrival, immediately started wandering around with her Gege like a bird released from its cage as soon as she entered the Treasure Pavilion.

The interior of the Treasure Pavilion was also enchanted with a similar magic Undetectable Extension Charm, so the interior space appeared much larger than the exterior.

Perhaps Shanna's shouts alerted the shopkeeper, because just a few seconds after the group entered, a man who appeared to be the shopkeeper came out.

"Welcome! Oh? These are truly rare guests! My name is Wang Defu, and I am the manager of this Treasure Pavilion. May I ask how my esteemed guests are addressed?"

Seeing that the Bell family looked distinctly different from the China, Shopkeeper Wang was clearly surprised. But the next moment, his years of business experience told him that a big deal was coming!

Wang Defu couldn't even remember the last time he saw a foreigner. In any case, it must have been a very, very long time ago.

Seeing a foreigner in the Hulu Kou was truly a first for a young woman.

Even a fool could tell that these foreigners must be people of high status. And high status usually means high social standing.

"Hello, Shopkeeper Wang. My name is Bell Menethil, you can just call me Bell."

Bell introduced himself politely.

Next, Bell introduced his family to Shopkeeper Wang.

Given that Bell's parents and sister had previously been completely baffled by his conversation with Zhao Youde, Bell, with their consent, used Legilimency this morning to connect with their superficial thoughts.

So, although the three of them still couldn't speak Chinese, they were able to understand what others were saying through Bell's brain.

After letting Shanna go for a stroll with her mother, Bell and her father William came to Shopkeeper Wang's side.

"Shopkeeper Wang, could you briefly introduce the Treasure Pavilion to us?"

"Of course! It's my honor. Treasure Pavilion is the largest chain store in China, specializing in selling precious magical artifacts and other items. We wouldn't claim our Treasure Pavilion is the most comprehensive, but it's certainly the best! Our Treasure Pavilion..."

"Cough cough."

Bell coughed twice, interrupting Shopkeeper Wang's endless self-praise.

"Well, Shopkeeper Wang, I don't quite understand what you're saying. Why don't you just introduce the products in your store to us?"

"Exactly, stop talking about things that aren't relevant."

Zhao Youde chimed in.

"Look at me, I got so excited when such a distinguished guest arrived, my apologies."

Shopkeeper Wang apologized with a smile.

He had originally planned to exaggerate and fabricate a story to completely fool these foreigners, making it easier for him to demand exorbitant prices later.

But judging from their current appearance, this family doesn't seem so easy to fool!

"Speaking of which, where did this idiot with the poor, scrawny look come from?"

Shopkeeper Wang glanced at Zhao Youde. If the other man hadn't said something, he wouldn't have even noticed that there was someone standing next to him.

"Our Treasure Pavilion has three floors. The first floor sells consumables, such as Talisman and elixirs; the second floor sells magical artifacts, such as Flying Sword and Wand; and the third floor is an auction house, where auctions are held regularly to sell rare and precious items that are hard to find on the market. However, only members can enter."

"Bell, don't buy pills here. The pills in Shennong Valley are more effective and cheaper. If you want to buy any pills, we'll go there later."

Before Shopkeeper Wang could finish speaking, Zhao Youde immediately began to undermine him, leaving Shopkeeper Wang speechless and wanting to draw his sword and kill someone.

"My sword!?"

Shopkeeper Wang looked around.

He hadn't drawn his sword in decades; his old decorative Flying Sword was probably buried somewhere gathering dust.