From Youruo's hanging black hair to the tassels on Xie Purou's skirt, his eyes were glued to the two people's graceful figures. His throat moved unconsciously, he swallowed, and his heart instantly became hot.
He had seen many beauties in his life, but he had never seen such a stunning woman. He was stunned for a moment.
After hearing that it was their first time to Ashen Annihilation City, the man immediately got out of the group.
He walked quickly to Youruo and Xie Purou, put on a flattering smile on his face, and took the initiative to show his courtesy. "How are you, fairies? I am Cao Jian, the eldest son of the Cao Merchant Association!"
When the words "Cao Merchant Association" were mentioned, Cao Jian's chest involuntarily straightened up, the corners of his mouth raised a proud arc, and his eyes showed off deliberately.
He was sure that these two women would show surprise whenever they heard the name "Cao Merchant Association".
Sure enough, when he revealed his identity, the monks lining up around him immediately looked at him in various ways.
Some were surprised, some were astonished, and many people showed envy. Some even whispered, "It turns out he is the eldest son of the Cao Merchant Association."
Obviously, most people here have heard of the name Cao Merchant Association.
After all, this is one of the top chambers of commerce in the Ashen Annihilation Realm, controlling the ore and elixir trade in a small half of the realm, and is very powerful.
Cao Jian felt the gazes from all directions, and became more and more proud. He raised his head higher, and even his tone of voice became a little lighter.
He is the heir of the Cao Merchant Association and has a high status. Ordinary monks are not even qualified to talk to him.
He was fully looking forward to the reactions of Youruo and Xie Purou, feeling that after learning his identity, these two stunning fairies would definitely favor him and even take the initiative to talk to him.
After all, Cao Merchant Association is extremely famous in the Ashen Annihilation Realm, and there are so many people trying to hold on to the Cao Merchant Association's thighs.
Even just saying a few words to him is a great honor.
Just like now, there are already many monks around who are ready to move, with their hands raised, wanting to come over to say hello and make friends with him, but due to the order of the queue, they are too embarrassed to come forward.
The proud Cao Jian glanced at Youruo and Xie Purou with his peripheral vision, but the smile on his face suddenly froze.
He was surprised to find that after hearing the identity of "Cao Merchant Association Young Master", the two people remained expressionless and their eyes were as cold as ice, as if what he just said was just an insignificant name without even raising an eyelid.
This made Cao Jian stunned on the spot. He stood there and forgot to put his hands down.
Didn't you make it clear?
Or did these two stunning fairies not hear clearly?
Otherwise, how could they be so ordinary?
Youruo glanced at Cao Jian casually, with a bit of disgust in his eyes, and said in a calm tone, "So what?"
The smile on Cao Jian's face froze for a moment, then recovered quickly. He smiled and tried to remind the two of them, "Two fairies, haven't you heard of my name Cao Merchant Association? In the Ashen Annihilation Realm, no matter whether you are buying ores or elixirs, as long as you tell me my name Cao Merchant Association, no one will dare not give me face!"
Youruo turned away directly, not even bothering to look at him, and said coldly, "Do I need to have heard of it?"
Seeing her increasingly cold attitude, Cao Jian was stunned for a moment.
This was the first time he met such a "characterful" girl.
On weekdays, when those women saw him, which one would not be so enthusiastic that they could not wait to take the initiative to stick to him?
Many women would even deliberately run into his arms in order to say one more word to him.
What's more, in order to spend a night with him, he even took off his clothes and got into his bed.
In the eyes of those women, it was a great honor to spend time with his eldest son Cao Merchant Association.
Who dares to show off in front of him Cao Jian?
After staring at Youruo and Xie Purou with cold expressions for a few seconds, Cao Jian suddenly "figured it out".
How could these two fairies not know Cao Merchant Association?
The reason why they put on such a cold look is just to pretend to be aloof and want to use this unique posture to arouse his interest and arouse his desire to conquer!
That must be it!
Cao Jian immediately confirmed his guess. After all, he really didn't believe that any woman could be so indifferent or even look disgusted after learning his identity.
This is the "play hard to get" trick that women often use!
After thinking about this, Cao Jian laughed, looking quite free and easy, and did not become angry because of Youruo's rudeness.
He felt that such a "tempered" woman would be more challenging.
"Fairies really know how to joke."
Cao Jian took the initiative to find a topic and tried to close the distance. "It must be the first time for the two fairies to come to Ashen Annihilation City, right? The rules of Ashen Annihilation City are like this. Not only do they have to ask about their origins, but they also have to pay ten yuan for the low-grade Hundun Crystal every time they enter the city."
"Of course, you two fairies don't have to worry."
He patted his chest and said proudly, "As long as you follow my Cao Merchant Association caravan into the city, I guarantee that the city guards will not make things difficult for you, and I will also pay the entry fee for you - this small amount of money is nothing to me."
To him, this money is indeed a drop in the bucket, and it is perfect to use it to please a beautiful woman.
Youruo didn't even raise his eyelids, he only uttered two words: "No need."
Cao Jian was rejected on the spot. The smile on his face froze instantly, as if someone had poured cold water on him. He stood speechless and didn't know where to put his fingers.
The monks around also looked like they were watching a good show, and they started talking among themselves. "How dare this woman refuse Mr. Cao?"
"You are too brave!"
"Maybe it's just playing hard to get?"
They think this is interesting, how dare any girl not give Cao Jian face?
If it were any other woman, if Cao Jian had offered to help them pay the city fee, they would have been so happy that they would have been so happy that they would have wanted to leave with him right away.
You know, although the entry fee is not much, the most valuable thing is to be able to take this opportunity to have in-depth contact with Cao Jian, and even enter Cao Merchant Association's circle.
They actually refused outright?
Is this really a case of playing hard to get?
Cao Jian also didn't expect that he would be defeated one after another, but this not only did not make him give up, but instead aroused his competitive spirit.
He snorted coldly in his heart: Woman, you have successfully attracted my attention!
"It doesn't matter. If you two fairies need help, you can always tell me."
Cao Jian still behaved magnanimously, and even moved forward, lowering his voice and saying, "Whether you are looking for a place to live, or want to purchase cultivation resources, I can handle it easily. Here Ashen Annihilation City, there is nothing that I, Cao Jian, can't do."
As they spoke, the team moved slowly, and they had arrived at the city gate.
Ashen Annihilation City's city gate is wide enough to accommodate ten flying boats traveling side by side, and its height is as high as a hill.
The defensive runes engraved on the surface of the dark red city wall shone faintly in the sunlight, which met the specifications of Ashen Annihilation City as the main city of the realm.
The monks in front took out Immortal Crystal of excellent quality and handed it to the city guards respectfully. Then they lowered their heads and answered the cross-examination. They all looked cautious and did not even dare to breathe.
When it was the turn of Ye Chen, a tall city guard immediately took a step forward. The spear in his hand paused on the ground and made a crisp "clang" sound, which made the eardrums of the people around him hurt.
He frowned and asked loudly, "Where are you from? What is the purpose of entering Ashen Annihilation City?"
Being questioned in such a tough tone, Xie Purou's already impatient temper could no longer be suppressed.
She raised her chin, glanced at the city guards with cold eyes, and said in a clear voice, "Where do we come from, and do we still need to report to you? Who do you think you are, worthy of questioning us?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone at the city gate froze instantly, and the originally noisy square seemed to be frozen in place and became quiet for an instant.
Everyone turned their heads and looked over, their faces full of disbelief, even a little frightened, and they even breathed softly.
This is Ashen Annihilation City!
The city guards belong to the City Lord's Mansion, and behind the City Lord's Mansion is the superior Shangguan Household Clan!
You must be questioned before entering Ashen Annihilation City. This is the default rule for everyone. Over the years, no one has dared to resist.
The monks present had heard of many bloody examples.
There used to be a Hunyuan Divine King monk who only frowned and showed a trace of impatience when being interrogated. His limbs were broken by the city guards on the spot and he was thrown out of the city like garbage.
There was also a businessman who complained too much about "the rules were too strict" and was stabbed through the heart by a city guard with a spear. His body was left to dry at the city gate until it decomposed before being dragged away.
It is these lessons that make everyone understand that they must cooperate obediently when entering the city without any resistance or dissatisfaction, otherwise they may be beaten to death by the city guards!
And this girl not only refused to accept cross-examination, but also dared to contradict the city guards in public?
This is simply asking for death!
Cao Jian, who was following behind, originally wanted to help the two of them pay the city entrance fee later to gain a good impression.
But as soon as he heard Xie Purou's words, his face instantly turned pale, his pupils shrank suddenly, as if he had seen a ghost, showing a look of horror, and his body couldn't help but shrink back.
Even the famous eldest son Cao Merchant Association would not dare to offend the city guards!
The strength of the city guards themselves is not too high, at most Hunyuan Divine King level, but their identity represents the rules of Ashen Annihilation City and the majesty of the Shangguan Household Clan!
To offend them is to offend Shangguan Household.
No matter how rich Cao Merchant Association is, he can't withstand Shangguan Household's anger.
Cao Jian, who had vowed to help Youruo and Xie Purou just now, suddenly took three steps back as if avoiding the plague, widening the distance between him and the three of them.
He even moved to the side and deliberately stood behind the other monk, as if this way he could distance himself and prevent the city guards from noticing him.
"Damn it, is this woman crazy? Dare she go against the city guards?"
Cao Jian's face turned pale, his heart was pounding, his palms were covered in cold sweat, and his heart was filled with fear.
"Isn't this just going against the City Lord's Mansion? To put it more seriously, it's just going against the Shangguan Household Clan!"
The more he thought about it, the more afraid he became - he had almost taken the initiative just now. If he really got involved with these two women, he would definitely be targeted together now.
Fortunately, these two women did not agree to his help, otherwise, he might be trapped here today, and Cao Merchant Association would also be implicated!
The atmosphere at the city gate instantly became solemn, and the face of the city guard who asked the question instantly darkened. His hand holding the spear tightened, and the tip of the spear was pointed at Xie Purou.
The other surrounding city guards also gathered around, their hands on the handles of their knives, their eyes full of murderous intent, and the scene was about to break out.
"A bold maniac who dares to violate Ashen Annihilation City's city rules? He shall be executed according to the law!"
The city guard at the front suddenly took a step forward, and the black armor collided with a "clang" sound. The spear in his hand hit the ground heavily, and the tip of the spear shook up fine stone chips, and the sound was full of murderous intent.
His pupils were constricted and he stared at Xie Purou, as if he was going to stab him with a spear in the next second.
"Ashen Annihilation City's city planning? What's the use of it?"
Xie Purou raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of cold sarcasm at the corner of his mouth. His voice was so clear that everyone around him could hear it clearly. "Even Ashen Annihilation City is almost gone, so what's the use of this city regulation?"
The three of them, the master and the disciple, came here not to enjoy the mountains and rivers.
Since Ashen Annihilation Realm is the territory of Shangguan Household, it is natural to do something "exciting".
For example, completely destroy this Ashen Annihilation City that symbolizes the authority of Shangguan Household!
As soon as these words came out, the crowd around them exploded, and then fell into a deeper silence, with panic written on everyone's face.
"This woman... Isn't this woman too bold?"
A monk in gray cloth robes couldn't help but lower his voice and his fingers were trembling. "She actually said that Ashen Annihilation City will be destroyed? Just this sentence is enough for her to be executed by Lingchi a hundred times!"
"Crazy, really crazy!"
The middle-aged businessman next to him backed away repeatedly, wanting to disappear into the crowd immediately. "Since ancient times, no one has dared to act wild in Ashen Annihilation City! It's better for her to curse Ashen Annihilation City to destruction as soon as she opens her mouth. I'm afraid this girl is tired of living!"
"Does she know what she's talking about?"
A young monk frowned, his tone full of fear. "Shangguan Household is most afraid of others saying that their territory is not good. If she says this, no one can save her!"
Everyone retreated one after another as if they were avoiding the plague.
The crowd originally surrounding Ye Chen dispersed with a "crash".
In the blink of an eye, there was a clearing about a foot wide around the three of them, without even a single person approaching.
Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look over here for fear of being regarded as an accomplice by City Guard.
Cao Jian was hiding behind the crowd, his back was soaked with cold sweat, and his brocade robe clung to his body, feeling sticky and uncomfortable.
He clutched the jade pendant around his waist tightly, and his heart was beating like a rabbit.
Just now, he went up to chat with the two women. I wonder if City Guard saw him.
"If City Guard recognizes me, will he suspect that I am in the same group as them?"
Cao Jian The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and his teeth began to chatter. "Damn it, if I had known better, I wouldn't have been so greedy for beauty! I shouldn't have talked to them just now. I was so bold, and now I'm going to get into big trouble!"