Liu Jin was so angry his teeth were grinding.
But there was nothing he could do about this living ancestor, Zhuang Zhou.
"Come on, I'll accompany you to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to get a set of clothes!"
Before Liu Jin even finished speaking, Zhuang Zhou had already dashed off to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, faster than a rabbit!
"These are the Gloves of Myriad Phases, wearing them can increase your strength by 500 kilograms!"
"The Wings of Flowing Radiance, allowing you to experience the sensation of flying and escaping..."
"The Samsara Pill, one pill to enlightenment, breaking through shackles, transforming from mortal to immortal, the metamorphosis begins with Samsara!"
The Myriad Treasures Pavilion was filled with dazzling treasures.
Every counter had someone specifically hawking their wares.
The colorful treasures were dazzling to the eyes.
Just as Zhuang Zhou entered the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, a figure brushed past him, and suddenly a storage pouch appeared in his hand. At the same time, a hurried voice reached his ear.
"This is from the Pavilion Master, keep it hidden quickly!"
Hearing this, Zhuang Zhou swiftly hid the storage pouch and nonchalantly walked over to a five-colored inner armor.
This was a soft armor, woven from silks of the five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth. It could repel dust, ward off mosquitoes, and resist blades and fire.
"Young friend, you have a keen eye. This is our Myriad Treasures Pavilion's newly launched inner armor—the Silkworm Robe of Five Elements. It's crafted in imitation of the legendary Five Elements Armor and can withstand any blade attack below the sixth level of the Body Refining Realm. It also has the effect of dispersing force; any attack on it will reduce the impact by 500 kilograms!"
At this moment, a burly man enthusiastically stepped forward to introduce it.
Liu Jin followed closely.
"How much for this Silkworm Robe of Five Elements?" Zhuang Zhou asked.
"Twenty low-grade spiritual stones per piece!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jin's face turned green.
Spiritual stones were rare cultivation resources in the Grand Yong Dynasty.
About a hundred taels of gold could buy one low-grade spiritual stone!
This one Silkworm Robe of Five Elements was worth twenty low-grade spiritual stones, equivalent to half a year's salary for him!
"Zhuang Zhou, this colorful Silkworm Robe is too flashy! Let's not buy this, okay?" Liu Jin coaxed and cajoled, trying to get Zhuang Zhou to choose a cheaper outfit.
Zhuang Zhou was exceptionally obedient, and he scampered over to another piece of clothing nearby.
Mystic Robe of Nine Frosts—one hundred low-grade spiritual stones per piece.
Liu Jin instantly clutched his fragile heart, and even his breathing became rapid.
"Come back, come back! As a child, you need to learn to be frugal, understand?"
Liu Jin earnestly advised Zhuang Zhou.
Zhuang Zhou said with a face full of grievance, "I don't want to embarrass the Grand Yong Dynasty!"
Liu Jin's face turned green, this damn kid won't stop!
"Fine, wrap up this Silkworm Robe of Five Elements for me!" Liu Jin gritted his teeth and bought the Silkworm Robe of Five Elements.
A quick look at will leave you more fulfilled.
Afterward, Zhuang Zhou looked at the Windstep Shoes not far away.
"Lord Liu, my shoes are old too!"
"I have my limits!"
Liu Jin emphasized.
Zhuang Zhou hugged the Silkworm Robe of Five Elements and said no more.
He understood the principle of knowing when to stop. With the Silkworm Robe of Five Elements in hand, he could proceed with his cultivation plan!
With a "thud," Zhuang Zhou was tossed onto the last carriage.
"From now on, none of you are to provoke Zhuang Zhou, understand?"
Learning from experience.
Liu Jin decided to arrange a separate carriage for Zhuang Zhou.
This guy was too much trouble!
"Understood!" the children responded in unison.
"Blade Thirteen, these children are entrusted to you! You and your men must ensure their safe escort to the Northern Heaven Academy, understand?"
Liu Jin emphasized the words "must."
A man with a mustache in a black robe clasped his hands and said, "I will follow Lord Liu's orders!"
"Good! Then set off quickly! The road is treacherous, beware of bandits!"
With that, Liu Jin looked with murderous intent towards Zhuang Zhou's carriage.
"You little rascal, dare to swindle me, see if I don't deal with you!"
Then the carriages rumbled away, with dozens of bodyguards from the Grand Yong Dynasty escorting Zhuang Zhou and the others.
As the vehicles moved away, Liu Jin also prepared to return to the palace to report.
At this moment, a middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper ran out of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, panting, with a thick stack of bills in his hand.
"Dear customer, please settle the bill!"
The middle-aged man said.
"Hmm? What bill?"
Liu Jin frowned, a sense of foreboding in his heart.
"That young man took some items before you entered the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and said you would settle the bill after he left. The total is 220 low-grade spiritual stones!"
The middle-aged man said with a flattering smile.
Liu Jin took the bill, and it clearly stated.
"Thirty drops of Mystic Heavenly Dew! Fifteen low-grade spiritual stones!"
"Three pairs of Gloves of Myriad Phases! Thirty low-grade spiritual stones!"
"Five sets of Wings of Flowing Radiance! Thirty low-grade spiritual stones!"
"…"
Each line of text seemed like a heavy hammer striking Liu Jin's heart, making his heartstrings tremble!
Damn Zhuang Zhou, taking so many of each item, are you stocking up here?
"Why didn't you bring out the bill earlier?"
Lord Liu waved the bill, questioning sternly.
He suspected the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was colluding with Zhuang Zhou to swindle him, but he had no evidence!
"This was the young friend's request, to show you the bill after he had gone far!"
"I know you have a big face in the palace, but you should also know that our Myriad Treasures Pavilion is the Myriad Treasures Pavilion of the entire Ling Tian Realm, not just of the Grand Yong Dynasty!"
As he spoke, five bodyguards at the Profound Connection Realm level surrounded him, their faces fierce and menacing!
"I'll pay, I'll pay!"
Liu Jin gave in, as the saying goes, a wise man doesn't suffer immediate losses! The Myriad Treasures Pavilion had a powerful backing, even the royal family of the Grand Yong Dynasty couldn't compare!
As he paid, Liu Jin's heart bled, it felt like he had eaten ten thousand pounds of dung, his old face as green as it could be.
Zhuang Zhou, damn you!
Just you wait, I'll settle this score with you sooner or later!
***
At the top floor of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
A stunning beauty in a red gauze dress watched Zhuang Zhou leave.
"Zhuang Zhou, this is as much as your aunt can help you!"
***
Inside the carriage.
Zhuang Zhou opened the storage pouch.
In an instant, the colorful treasures illuminated the entire carriage.
"Gloves of Myriad Phases! Wings of Flowing Radiance! Mystic Heavenly Dew! Haha, I'm rich!"
Zhuang Zhou was so happy his big eyes turned into heart shapes!
For a cultivator, wealth, companions, methods, and land are essential!
Always being poor and miserable, even with the potential of an emperor like Wang Teng, one would ultimately fade into obscurity and fall into the mundane world.
The Northern Guardian Prince's Manor had no money.
Unexpectedly, before leaving the Imperial Capital, he managed to swindle Liu Jin.
Zhuang Zhou tossed a drop of Mystic Heavenly Dew into his mouth, and a surge of spiritual qi exploded within him.
The Power of the Nine Suns was instantly drawn out.
The Three Dantian Centers resonated together!
Fourth level of the Body Refining Realm!
Zhuang Zhou instantly stepped into a new realm!
The vehicle jolted.
However, Zhuang Zhou, cultivating inside the carriage, remained unmoved!
Zhuang Zhou knew that the Sovereign of the Grand Yong Dynasty still harbored the intent to kill him, and the Northern Heaven Academy would surely be filled with deadly traps waiting for him.
Only powerful strength is the best guarantee for survival! Everything else is illusory!
The carriages rumbled on.
***
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
Suddenly, the vehicles stopped, and without getting off the carriage, Zhuang Zhou heard the sound of battle cries reaching the sky.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
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