7.92 million Spirit Stones on credit.
Su Yuyao’s expression didn’t change upon hearing the number. She had known it all along.
Bi Rui, however, widened his eyes in disbelief. “What? You’re saying I owe your shopkeeper that many Spirit Stones? What kind of bullsh*t ledger is this? Trying to scam me?”
Su Yuyao said coldly, “Every entry is clearly recorded, and every single transaction has the Sixth Prince’s personal signature. There is absolutely no forgery. If you don’t believe me, I can let everyone here take a look.”
Upon hearing her words, the cashier immediately raised the ledger for everyone to see.
“Bah!” Bi Rui’s face turned red as he struggled to get up. His limbs were still stiff, and with the help of his four useless attendants, he tried to escape.
Xiao Jing stood in front of him, blocking his path with Su Yuyao’s sword in hand.
“Repaying debts is a matter of course. You want to deny the debt and run away? In front of everyone today, you must give Shopkeeper Su an explanation!”
“I don’t have that many Spirit Stones! Kill me if you dare. If I die, none of you will leave alive!” Bi Rui shouted shamelessly. His face was still stained with dried blood and tears, looking utterly pathetic.
“No Spirit Stones? How is that possible?” Xiao Jing turned to Mu Lanchu and blinked. “What do you think? How many Spirit Stones does the Sixth Prince have on him?”
“Um… at least 100,000. If he didn’t even have 100,000 Spirit Stones, how could he have had the nerve to haggle on the third floor of Haina Pavilion?” Mu Lanchu replied softly.
“My wife is so clever,” Xiao Jing smiled, then looked at Bi Rui. “100,000 Spirit Stones. Take them out. Let’s start by repaying part of the debt to Shopkeeper Su. As for the rest, you have one month to pay it all back. If not, I’ll submit a memorial to the Emperor of Yan Empire and have him pay off your debt on your behalf.”
“Fine, Xiao the Political Hostage, you’ve got some nerve!” Bi Rui gritted his teeth, hatred flashing in his eyes. But he had no choice.
He already knew his Realm was below Xiao Jing’s. By how much, he couldn’t tell. He didn’t even have the strength to test it. Besides, Xiao Jing had specifically cultivated ice-type techniques that countered the martial arts of the Yan Empire. He was no match.
“Fine, I won’t suffer this loss today. Xiao Jing, I won’t let you off! Everything I lost today, I’ll make you pay back tenfold in the future!”
“Hehe, I hope you’re capable enough,” Xiao Jing said calmly. “For now, hand over all the Spirit Stones you have on you.”
Bi Rui’s face twisted in hatred as he pulled out a Spirit Crystal Card. It had just over 50,000 Spirit Stones—everything he had. He threw it in front of the cashier.
“That’s all I have! Take it! Consider it a gift from your young master to your shopkeeper!”
“One day, I’ll make your Shopkeeper Su kneel at my feet and beg for mercy!”
With a few more vicious words, Bi Rui left in disgrace, supported by his attendants.
Su Yuyao frowned slightly as she watched his retreating figure, a trace of worry between her brows. But she quickly shook her head and regained her calm expression.
…
“Alright, alright. The matter’s resolved. Everyone, stop crowding around for gossip.”
The onlookers gradually dispersed. The shop’s attendants quickly began greeting the guests again, inviting them to sit and serving them tea and snacks, urging them to place their orders. They assured the customers that Shopkeeper Su would be cooking personally in a moment.
But none of the guests were in a hurry to eat. The gossip they just witnessed was enough to keep them entertained for two servings of sunflower seeds and two pots of wine. Visit novelping . com for the full chapter.
The Sixth Prince was beaten bloody and pinned to the ground by a political hostage from the Liang Empire…
The Fifth Princess, a former crippled Mortal Body, had experienced a bloodline rebirth and advanced to Gold (Rank)…
With such explosive news, who could even focus on food?
Meanwhile, on Xiao Jing’s side, Su Yuyao watched as her staff carried away the broken screen. She respectfully saluted Xiao Jing and Mu Lanchu. “Thank you, Your Highness Xiao. Thank you, Princess Yuhe. I truly appreciate your help today.”
Xiao Jing nodded in return. “That guy owed you so many Spirit Stones and even came looking to cause trouble with me. What a coincidence. Today, the three of us worked together and crushed his arrogance.”
He looked at Su Yuyao. “But it was you, Shopkeeper Su, who rushed over to shield me and Yuhe just now. Thank you.”
“By the way, here’s your sword.” Xiao Jing returned the sword to Su Yuyao with both hands. “I borrowed it in a hurry. Now I return it to its rightful owner.”
“Your Highness is too kind.” Su Yuyao’s cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head, extending her fair, delicate hand to receive the sword gently.
“In truth, it was our failure in hospitality that disturbed your meal. Normally, we merchants have no choice but to endure Bi Rui’s bullying. But if he dares to harass my customers, I must stand up and take action. That’s my bottom line.”
Her tone was sincere. Then she glanced at the table Xiao Jing and Mu Lanchu had been using earlier. “It’s noisy on the first floor. Please allow me to escort you upstairs to a private room. This meal is cold now, I’ll personally prepare a new one for you.”
As she spoke, Su Yuyao personally led them to a quiet room on the second floor.
“Your Highness Xiao, all your expenses today will be waived as a token of gratitude.”
“Absolutely not!” Xiao Jing’s expression changed immediately upon hearing that.
He thought, Your restaurant barely has any expensive dishes. And now you want to give me a free meal? Are you joking? It wasn’t easy for me to finally get a chance to spend some Spirit Stones!
“Shopkeeper Su! I’ve always despised those who eat and don’t pay. I just helped you collect Bi Rui’s debt, and now I’d turn around and shamelessly let you waive my bill? Do I look like someone who says one thing and does another?”
“I must pay for this meal today, not a single Spirit Stone less!”
“Besides, the Fifth Princess and I might be coming here daily from now on. Yuhe’s bloodline has just awakened, and she needs to replenish her body with high-quality nourishment every day.”
“If you keep waiving my bill, how can I keep coming? If we stop coming, wouldn’t that delay Yuhe’s progress in cultivation?”
“You should understand her condition even without me saying. Now that her bloodline has returned, the Crown Prince and others surely see her as a thorn in their side.”
“So the top priority right now is to improve her strength and Realm as quickly as possible.”
“As her husband, I’ve decided to help Yuhe become stronger at all costs. I won’t let her be threatened by the Crown Prince and the others ever again.”
“A few Spirit Stones? That’s nothing.”
“Ah… I…” Su Yuyao hadn’t expected Xiao Jing to so firmly refuse her offer. This chapter is updated first at g.com.
His words left her speechless.
As the daughter of a Sect elder from the Ultimate Dao Sect and the owner of a shop in the prosperous Changtian City, she naturally knew a lot.
She also understood the stakes involved.
Su Yuyao looked at Mu Lanchu and deeply empathized with the Fifth Princess’s current situation.
Though the Gold (Rank) bloodline would certainly make her a powerful asset of the Yan Empire, the Crown Prince’s character was well-known. If the Fifth Princess thought her life would be smooth sailing from now on just because she had awakened a top-tier bloodline, she would be sorely mistaken.
Thinking of this, Su Yuyao glanced at Xiao Jing with admiration.
The Third Prince was cautious, always planning ahead, and every word he spoke made sense.
She bowed deeply again. “Then… I shall respectfully comply. Our shop will always welcome Your Highness Xiao and the Fifth Princess. From now on, we’ll reserve a private room just for the two of you and ensure no one disturbs you.”
“Thank you.”
“Each day, the best ingredients will be saved for you two.”
“Thank you.”
“If there’s anything else you need, please don’t hesitate to ask, Your Highness Xiao and Princess Yuhe.”
After a few more polite exchanges, Su Yuyao took her leave.
As the private room door quietly closed, a system prompt appeared in Xiao Jing’s mind:
[Su Yuyao thinks your gaze is full of righteousness, with not even a hint of wickedness.]
[She believes you are a reliable and upright gentleman.]
[If there’s a chance, she’d like to be friends with you, but she doesn’t want to cling to your identity as a prince.]
Haha, she’s really a proud and noble girl…
Xiao Jing chuckled inwardly.
Before long, the private room was once again filled with a new table of Spirit-infused delicacies.
Mu Lanchu resumed feasting, eating heartily while cultivating to raise her Realm.
Finally free for a moment, Xiao Jing remembered that he had bound Su Yuyao earlier, but hadn’t yet opened her Newbie Gift Pack.