Chapter 36

Chapter Thirty-Six: Ghost Immortal Pill

Xu Daoyan said no more, knowing he could not argue with this young Master Tian.

He looked at the people on the ground, all disciples of the Heavenly Ghost Sect, and knew they would not let him go.

He searched them thoroughly, almost stripping them of their clothes, and obtained gold notes worth over a million taels. The rest of the gold and silver treasures were countless, and their personal magical treasures could also fetch a good price. He would have to ask the Stone Dragon Chamber of Commerce to calculate it later.

Seeing Xu Daoyan plunder the wealth, Tian Tian muttered, "Even the dead don't escape you, tsk tsk!"

"My three subordinates are injured. If I don't take the money from the dead, they will become ghosts," Xu Daoyan rolled his eyes, finished searching, and turned to leave the city on his own.

"Hey? What kind of attitude is that?" Tian Tian was stunned. A bodyguard like Xu Daoyan was quite arrogant, but he had indeed saved her just now. If the Six Dao Superior Thunderfire Talisman had not been blocked by the Three Flowers Array, she would have been injured too.

"What's wrong?" Xu Daoyan turned to look at Tian Tian, feeling uncomfortable, not because of Tian Tian, but because his three subordinates had finally made a name for themselves and were now seriously injured, which made him anxious.

"Here, this bottle contains three Ghost Immortal Pills. Not only can they heal their injuries, but they can also enhance their strength, giving them a chance to become Ghost Immortals." Tian Tian took out a jade bottle, and just by looking at it, one could tell it was very valuable.

"Really? How much?" Xu Daoyan asked.

Tian Tian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "I'm giving them to you. Who wants your money? Do I look like someone who lacks money?"

"I don't want to owe anyone anything. How much?" Xu Daoyan said seriously.

"No money. They were injured protecting me. Consider it my compensation. If you really want to thank me, just tell Shi Yun that I apologized to you. He's still angry about you being beaten, after all, it's his territory, and I don't want to offend him. Can you help me out?" Tian Tian said as she threw the bottle to Xu Daoyan.

Xu Daoyan quickly opened the bottle, and a dense wave of yin energy surged out. He knew it was a good thing and immediately opened the Ghost Binding Bag to distribute it to the three.

"Quickly refine it and heal your injuries."

"Master, these are Ghost Immortal Pills, extremely precious, at least ten million taels of gold each!" Qin Han was pained on Xu Daoyan's behalf.

"Less talk." Xu Daoyan closed the Ghost Binding Bag, looked at Tian Tian, and said, "Thank you, Young Master Tian. I'll tell Shi Yun. As for the thirty million taels of gold I owe you, I'll pay you back later."

He looked at his torn clothes and added, "I'll also compensate you for the clothes."

"Ungrateful!" Tian Tian felt uncomfortable for no reason. From childhood, others had always been eager for her rewards, but Xu Daoyan was so meticulous about even a piece of clothing. She was the daughter of Meng Changjun; would she really haggle over such a small thing?

The two went their separate ways and returned to Stone Dragon City.

Xu Daoyan immediately entered the Stone Dragon Chamber of Commerce, where Old Master Xue personally received him.

Today's events had spread, and two thousand military lashes were no joke. Xu Daoyan had been exceptionally promoted to the Stone Dragon Guard by General Shi, with a bright future ahead. Clearly, he was a young Human Immortal, and Old Master Xue naturally had to curry favor with him.

Moreover, he did not believe that Xu Daoyan had no connection to the Mo family, which was the most important point.

After studying the Thunder Armor and Thunder Spear, he found that the forger of this set of supreme human-grade equipment had put a lot of effort into it, considering many details and hiding numerous mysteries. There was much room for growth, and it was the most exquisite and profound craftsmanship he had ever seen.

"Ah, Young Master Xu, what brings you here?" Old Master Xue walked up to Xu Daoyan, very warmly, his face beaming. Seeing Xu Daoyan's torn brocade clothes, he was puzzled but did not ask.

"I want to exchange some things for money. Please help me, Old Master Xue!" Xu Daoyan handed over the items he had plundered and said, "Help me exchange them for gold notes."

"Someone, take these and appraise them, then exchange them for gold notes." Old Master Xue handed the spatial rings Xu Daoyan had given him to a subordinate and asked Xu Daoyan to rest for a moment.

Soon, he received news of what had happened outside the city and the source of the spatial rings in Xu Daoyan's possession.

Within half an hour, the Stone Dragon Chamber of Commerce had appraised the value.

"Eighteen Superior Thunderfire Talismans, twelve Evil Ghost Swords, two hundred and forty pounds of Superior Yin Spirit Stones, Superior Jade, Agate, Pearls..." The appraiser listed everything and concluded, "The total value is twelve million taels of gold."

"Thank you." Xu Daoyan received twelve million taels of gold, which was enough to compensate Tian Tian. He left immediately.

He knew that if it were not for his own actions, Tian Tian would not have been in danger, so he should give her what he owed.

He immediately headed for the General's Mansion.

At the General's Mansion, Xu Daoyan showed his token and was allowed to pass without hindrance.

Although everyone recognized him, showing the pass was still necessary, as it was the military rule.

Finding Shi Yun, he was relieved to see Xu Daoyan in good condition.

"Are you okay?"

"Fine, everything's fine!" Xu Daoyan smiled. "Young Master Tian has already apologized to me, so don't make things difficult for him."

"Alright, if you say so, I'm not a petty person." Shi Yun waved his hand. Honestly, he never expected the daughter of Meng Changjun to personally apologize to Xu Daoyan. Since she could do that, he had nothing to say.

"Where does he live?" Xu Daoyan asked.

"What, do you need to find her?" Shi Yun looked puzzled.

Xu Daoyan nodded, and Shi Yun did not ask further. He immediately had a patrolling soldier lead Xu Daoyan to a garden.

It was early spring, and the garden was filled with greenery, with plum blossoms standing proudly, emitting a faint fragrance.

A pavilion stood, with a few strange rocks and a palace, intricately carved, looking very exquisite.

This was where the General's Mansion usually hosted distinguished guests, and only princes and nobles could stay here. The palace was heavily guarded.

"Brother Xu, we can only bring you here." The patrolling soldier left after escorting Xu Daoyan.

Xu Daoyan nodded, walked to the palace door, and softly called, "Young Master Tian."

"Please come in." Tian Tian's voice came from inside.

Xu Daoyan pushed the door open and entered, seeing Tian Tian sitting on the main seat of the hall, holding a flute in one hand and a handkerchief in the other, wiping it.

"So late, what's the matter?" Tian Tian looked at Xu Daoyan, her tone indifferent.

"Here." Xu Daoyan placed the Seven Star Sword and thirty million and one taels of gold on the table. "The rest is for the Ghost Immortal Pills and the clothes."

Tian Tian did not expect this boy to actually return the items, feeling extremely annoyed: "Take it back!"

Xu Daoyan turned and left without a word.

"Stop." Tian Tian, seeing him leave, raised her eyebrows.

"Is there anything else, Young Master Tian?" Xu Daoyan turned, puzzled.

"What is the punishment for turning your back on the royal family?" Tian Tian coldly said.

"Turning my back on the royal family?" Xu Daoyan was puzzled.

"My father is Meng Changjun, a Duke, part of the royal family. You, as a subordinate, should face us and back away until the door is closed before turning. You turned your back on me, which is an offense!" Tian Tian said.

"What do you want, Young Master Tian?" Xu Daoyan did not expect so many rules.

"Nothing much, just take the money back, and I won't hold it against you." Tian Tian continued to wipe her flute.

"What is the punishment for the offense?" Xu Daoyan asked again.

"Forty lashes to set an example." Tian Tian regretted saying it as soon as she did.

"Then go ahead..." Xu Daoyan said.

Sure enough, Tian Tian was speechless. She stood up and looked at Xu Daoyan, saying, "You should know I am the son of Meng Changjun. Thirty million taels of gold is just a drop in the ocean for me. Once I give something as a reward, I don't take it back. Are you deliberately embarrassing me?"

"I just don't want to owe anyone anything." Xu Daoyan remained calm.

"Fine, then take the money back and be my bodyguard. One million taels of gold per day, how about that?" Tian Tian's eyes sparkled, reflecting the candlelight, her lips curling, as if she had a plan.

"No, I have already joined the Stone Dragon Camp and cannot leave my post." Xu Daoyan refused.

"Don't worry, I have the Dark King's military order, and even General Shi has to follow my commands. Getting a small soldier like you is no problem." Tian Tian took out the Dark King's military order, the highest military command in the entire Dark Province. Stone Dragon City, being under the jurisdiction of Dark Province, naturally had to obey.

Xu Daoyan knew the power of this order and had to agree.

"Since it's a military order, I shouldn't take your money. Young Master Tian, rest well. I'll guard the door!" Xu Daoyan's words almost made Tian Tian crush the jade flute in her hand.

"What a jerk." Tian Tian, seeing Xu Daoyan leave and close the door, looked at the thirty million taels of gold, feeling very uncomfortable.

To her, gold was vulgar. She had countless treasures at home that she did not even care about. The Ghost Immortal Pills were something she had heard could be used to raise ghosts, originally intended to catch a few small ghosts to play with, the least valuable thing she had.

But encountering Xu Daoyan, he actually argued with her.

In the garden, Xu Daoyan sat cross-legged on a stone bench in the pavilion and began to cultivate, drawing the earth qi from a thirty-mile radius into his body. At the same time, he used Superior Earth Spirit Stones to refine his body.

Tian Tian, peeking through a gap, saw Xu Daoyan cultivating and wrinkled her nose, saying, "This fool, he really went to guard the door."

She opened the door and said, "Come in!"

Xu Daoyan stopped cultivating, walked into the palace without hesitation, and said, "Young Master Tian, is there anything you need?"

"Just rest here. Don't enter my room without permission, understood?" Tian Tian instructed.

"Yes."