While the Ancient Wilderness City was in an uproar because of Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan himself was sitting in an inconspicuous little restaurant, drinking alone.
Of course, to avoid unnecessary trouble, Xiao Yan had no choice but to wear a mask made of special materials. This mask was different from ordinary masks; it could not only conceal one's aura, but even Half-Emperor level expert would have difficulty distinguishing the real from the fake.
Xiao Yan sat by the window, from where he could see the two-story Cloud-Hidden Pavilion in the distance. Of course, this was not Xiao Yan's purpose for this trip; he was just used to sitting by the window and casually listening to the news from the market.
Unsurprisingly, from the moment Xiao Yan sat down, almost every piece of information he heard was related to himself.
Yesterday's battle with Mu Han, in particular, was exaggerated and embellished by everyone, becoming an unbelievable feat.
However, when this reached Xiao Yan's ears, he could only smile wryly, sigh and shake his head. Xiao Yan had no choice but to focus his attention on the matter at hand.
Xiao Yan hoped to make some preparations before he left, so as not to leave any future troubles.
Time passed quickly during the tedious wait, and before we knew it, two hours had slipped through our fingers.
At one point, the dull atmosphere was broken by a sweet shout.
"Hmph, where's the shop owner? Come out here right now!"
The sudden shout drew the attention of most people in the restaurant to the source of the sound. Although the tone was a bit arrogant, the voice was quite pleasant.
Even Xiao Yan couldn't deny this point.
However, whether a voice is pleasant to hear is one thing, but how one speaks is another.
After that arrogant and domineering voice fell, the shopkeeper felt a little uncomfortable, but after so many years in business, he knew that he should never underestimate anyone, not even a seemingly delicate young woman.
Furthermore, the woman who spoke had such a spoiled and arrogant voice, clearly the kind of pampered young lady who had been pampered since childhood. Putting aside her strength, her background alone was something that a small shop like theirs could not touch.
Therefore, upon hearing that delicate shout, the shopkeeper hurriedly ran forward and greeted the woman with a respectful smile:
"Hehe, may I ask if there's anything you need, miss? If so, as long as it's within the scope of our shop, I will do my utmost to fulfill it!"
Upon approaching, the shopkeeper immediately gave himself a perfect score for his judgment. Although the little girl in front of him appeared weak on the surface, her aura was so powerful that even he, a Dou Zun expert, could not see through it.
This alone is enough to prove that this young lady's abilities far surpass his.
Perhaps, she is already a Dou Sheng level powerhouse!
The shopkeeper thought to himself, "A young girl who looks no more than twenty years old, with the strength of Dou Sheng, such terrifying cultivation talent is truly heaven-defying!"
Given time, this young woman may well become an even more powerful, respected Half-Emperor!
Such a person would not tolerate any disrespect from a mere Dou Zun.
First, she heard the shopkeeper Gong Jin's voice, and then she saw the shopkeeper suddenly become very respectful. The girl pursed her rosy lips, her small nose slightly upturned, and a proud smile appeared on her pink face.
Her gaze swept over everyone on the first floor before settling on the shopkeeper in front of her. The girl smiled slightly, a smile that could only be described as breathtakingly beautiful. However, the words that followed caused everyone present to change their expressions instantly.
"Today, this entire restaurant is on me! Everyone inside, get out of here immediately!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately frowned, even the shopkeeper in front of the girl couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.
His restaurant has been open for decades, and most of his customers are regulars who usually take good care of each other. Now, just because of a young girl's words, he's been driven away from his customers. How can he maintain his business here after this?
The shopkeeper was about to speak when the girl in front of him gave a light snort, waved her hand, and a golden card appeared in her hand. With a flick of her finger, the card shot towards the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper frowned, but still took the gold card that was offered to him. As soon as he got the card, the girl's spoiled voice rang out again.
"This gold card contains 30,000 Spirit Coin, which is equivalent to two years' income for your little shop! From now on, this restaurant is on me. Everyone inside, get out!"
The girl's gaze swept over everyone in the room, while the shopkeeper in front of her turned pale and then flushed.
"Miss, I'm afraid we cannot grant your request."
After a long while, the shopkeeper finally raised his head solemnly and looked at the girl in front of him. His words were filled with a deep sense of determination, which immediately impressed the group of customers behind him.
"Hmph! I'm only borrowing your restaurant for one day, old man, don't push your luck!"
With a sharp shout, the girl's pretty face showed a hint of displeasure. Her delicate body trembled, and the terrifying pressure of Half-Saint powerhouse swept over everyone in the arena in an instant.
Upon seeing this, everyone's expression changed drastically. They never expected that this seemingly weak girl would actually be a Half-Saint powerhouse!
Seeing the rapidly changing expressions on everyone's faces, the girl couldn't help but smile smugly.
Her talent for cultivation had always been highly praised by her grandfather. Seeing these people showing such expressions for her now, a sense of pride welled up in her heart, and her usual young lady aura was on full display.
With a haughty snort, the girl's delicate body trembled, and the terrifying pressure emanating from her intensified.
Instantly, everyone present, including the shopkeeper, turned pale and their bodies buckled, causing them to kneel on the ground with a thud, cold sweat dripping from their foreheads.
"Hmph! Just because I haven't shown my teeth doesn't mean I'm a pushover!"
The girl stood with her hands on her hips, looking at the figures kneeling on the ground with a cold smile, and chuckled disdainfully.
As soon as she finished speaking, the girl walked up to the shopkeeper, her face full of spoiled arrogance. Her bright, beautiful eyes fixed on the shopkeeper, she asked again:
"Now, are you willing?"
The shopkeeper struggled to support himself, but still managed to shake his head with difficulty.
The young girl frowned slightly, her pretty face showing increasing displeasure. After a few breaths, she snorted coldly, then slowly raised her hand, spread her fingers, and slapped the shopkeeper across the face.
"Slap"
With a soft sound, to everyone's astonishment, the snow-white, fair wrist abruptly stopped in mid-air, just inches from the shopkeeper's face.
At that moment, a young man in black robes stood to one side of the shop, his fair and powerful hands gripping the girl's wrists like iron clamps.
"This little girl isn't very strong, but she shows no mercy when she fights. I really don't know whose family raised her, to be so arrogant and unreasonable."
The man entered, and his cool, clear voice slowly drifted out.