"This poison is taken from the feathers of the Karmic Fire Crimson Phoenix of Mengl iu Volcano, and it is called Phoenix Feather Poison. Contact with it is fatal. Few people in the world are immune to this poison, but I am the exception."
The boss spoke slowly and deliberately. He walked up to the bandit leader, reached out and took off his Red Jade Ring, washed it with rainwater, and then put it on his own hand.
With another wave of his hand, a cool breeze swept through, and the corpses of everyone instantly turned to ashes!
He was expressionless.
It's as if I've already gotten used to it!
After all, no ordinary person can afford to open a shop in this vast desert!
"Clean this up, these people have dirtied my shop, they have no manners at all."
The boss blinked indifferently, then returned to his seat, turning his gaze outside to look at the misty rain through the window, his expression turning melancholy once more.
Dabao couldn't help but complain, "Boss, why didn't you kill them in the first place? These guys gave us a real scare, and I even worked hard to cook a meal, and they still ate and dashed!"
The boss said, "Killing a living person with my own hands is a deed that ruins one's merits; I won't do it."
Dabao curled his lip. "You're strong, so it's fine, but our cultivation isn't high. What if those bandits suddenly kill us? Can you save us...?"
The boss glanced over. "Are you complaining that I didn't deal with them immediately?"
Dabao remained silent!
The innkeeper squinted and said, "The desert is desolate. It's rare to have some people here to add some fun and liven up my teahouse. If I kill them quickly, I'll be bored again. Don't worry, you are my men, I will protect you."
Dabao: "..."
So, the reason for not killing them first was simply to add some fun!
He was speechless...
The most painful thing in the world is having a pragmatic person and a melancholic person together...
However, since the boss paid him money and was approachable, he was willing to endure the stark difference in their attitudes and the lonely life in the desert.
"Alas, it's a pity they're so poor. So many people share one Red Jade Ring that's even remotely worth something. If only a wealthy, well-off customer came..."
The boss sighed softly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling array of colors appeared at the entrance, blinding everyone.
Two people walked in amidst the dazzling lights.
The one in front wore a red fox fur coat, a pearl necklace, a gold belt hook, and a piece of fine black jade, a scene of dazzling wealth and splendor.
The boss's eyes lit up instantly.
That coat was made of the finest Moon Radiance Red Fox fur, smooth and lustrous. It is said that there is only one in the world, and it was made by the last fox king of the Moon Radiance Red Fox Clan!
This item is priceless!
The boss's gaze then shifted to the man beside him, whose face was handsome and whose demeanor was refined; he was exceptionally good-looking!
Even with the boss's discerning eye, he could tell that the clothes he was wearing were no ordinary garment. Although they were just a simple blue robe, a closer look revealed their understated luxury and sophistication!
The clothes fit perfectly, and a faint luster flowed across their surface. Their extraordinary aura told the shopkeeper that they were an impenetrable, defensive garment!
The boss's eyes widened in disbelief.
A gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way. Right now, he's figuring out how to "acquire" it...
The two people who came to the teahouse were none other than Xie Feng and Imperial Evil Lord.
Dabao hurried forward and asked familiarly, "Are you two here for a meal or to stay the night?"
The Imperial Evil Lord said, "Have a sip of tea."
Xie Feng looked at the boss, who appeared particularly melancholy, and chuckled, "This must be the boss. Judging from your eyes, you're not planning to rob us, are you?"
"Haha, how could that be!"
The boss gave a dry laugh.
There was a hint of guilt in that laughter.
He clenched his right fist, coughed lightly under his mouth, and said with a melancholy expression, "What would you like to drink, sir? In this bleak autumn rain, how about a cup of warm jade tea to dispel the chill..."
Xie Feng asked, "Warm Jade Tea?"
Dabao said solicitously, "This is the best tea in our shop, two thousand a cup! You two gentlemen look like wealthy people, why don't you order a pot?"
Xie Feng: "..."
They may have money, but you don't have to blatantly rip them off!
Two thousand a cup, is there gold in it?
Xie Feng glanced around, then suddenly pointed to a bowl of leftover beef soup on a nearby table and said coldly, "This is a shady business. Did you just kill someone?!"
Dabao's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "Sir, how can you say that! You can't accuse someone without evidence!"
Xie Feng pointed his finger at the beef soup, and a wisp of black mist immediately floated out of the bowl, condensing into a drop of dew that landed on his fingertip.
Xie Feng lowered his head and sniffed, then coldly laughed, "The poison is very potent. I'm afraid even an Indestructible Saint Venerable wouldn't be able to leave your teahouse if poisoned by this."
Dabao's face was very pale. He couldn't withstand Xie Feng's sharp gaze at all, so he could only instinctively look at his boss and ask for help with his eyes.
The shop owner remained seated calmly. He said, " Dabao, explain the reason honestly to dispel the customer's doubts."
Dabao recounted the story of the robbers.
There is absolutely no artistic exaggeration.
Xie Feng nodded, reluctantly believing him.
Although the poison was potent, it had no effect on him or the Chaos Physique, which Imperial Evil Lord to all poisons.
The boss stared at Xie Feng, a hint of barely perceptible admiration flashing in his eyes.
He then turned to the Imperial Evil Lord, his brow furrowing.
The Imperial Evil Lord was also staring at him!
" Imperial Evil Lord!"
" Yu Qingzhu!"
They suddenly said it at the same time!
The Imperial Evil Lord said, "I felt like you looked familiar just now, and after thinking about it carefully, aren't you that person on the Heavenly Ranking?"
Xie Feng, standing to the side, indicated that he did not know or was not familiar with the person.
Because he was refining the evil spirit energy source when the Heavenly Ranking was announced, he only glanced at the Heavenly Ranking after he finished refining it.
After all, his age and cultivation level were not comparable to those old monsters, so he was not included in the Great Emperor Section.
Moreover, his attention was focused on Mengl iu Volcano, so he didn't have time to study the people on the list one by one.
Yu Qingzhu!
The former lord of the Immortal Firmament Manor in the " Four Lands "!
Because of a chronic illness, his cultivation had stagnated for fifty years, placing him ninth on the Heavenly Ranking. Otherwise, his ranking would certainly have been higher!
With his identity exposed, Yu Qingzhu no longer tried to hide it. He said, "Please have a seat, both of you. Dabao, bring some warm jade tea!"
The Imperial Evil Lord nodded and was about to sit down.
Xie Feng said, "Wait a minute! Is this Warm Jade Tea your treat, or are we supposed to pay for it?"
Yu Qingzhu's lips twitched slightly. His cunning hadn't worked on Xie Feng after all. Generally speaking, who would care about such a thing?
When the most expensive tea is served, the customer is naturally the one who gets ripped off; since they've already drunk it, they can't refuse to pay!
I've finally met my match today!
He felt that his long-standing reputation for being frugal and thrifty was facing an unprecedented challenge...
Yu Qingzhu said, "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Of course, I'll invite you."