Chapter 63: The Beauty's Scheme

Seeing Xu Daoyan speak with such certainty, Shi Man naturally prepared to do her part.

"The Black Turtle Shell, Black Turtle Shield, and Black Turtle Bow are made from extremely precious materials, crafted by the Supreme Elder of the Mo Clan, with whom our Shilong General Merchant Association has a long-term partnership. As long as the wielder is powerful enough, wearing the Black Turtle Shell and Shield can withstand even the attacks of Celestial Immortals. As for the Black Turtle Bow, when activated, it can enhance the power of the arrow, and when used with the seven Black Turtle Arrows, it can cause severe damage, even through magical armor, shattering internal organs!"

"However, the price is a bit steep, not something ordinary people can afford!"

"How much?"

"Five hundred thousand Immortal Coins!" If converted to gold, that would be five hundred million.

Xu Daoyan, now a wealthy man, was not concerned about this amount of money. He could tell that the craftsmanship of the Black Turtle Shell and Shield was extraordinary, even though he did not understand it, he could feel it.

"Buy it!"

"Another set includes the Butterfly Whip, Butterfly Shell, and Butterfly Bow. Wearing these can make the user's movements more agile, and activating the Butterfly Shell allows for flight. The Butterfly Whip can create illusions to confuse enemies, and the Butterfly Bow can generate a mist to obscure the enemy's vision, allowing the user to win from the shadows. The Butterfly Arrows are coated with a deadly poison; if a Celestial Immortal is scratched and does not detoxify in time, they will die!" Shi Man's recommendation of these top-tier earth artifacts was not exaggerated. Xu Daoyan, without hesitation, said, "I'll buy it!"

"Alright, a total of one million Immortal Coins, deducted from the seven million. Xiao Hong, give the money to Young Master Daoyan!" Shi Man instructed.

Xiao Hong took out six cards with leopards engraved on them and handed them to Xu Daoyan. "Young Master, for your convenience, these are Shilong Merchant Association's Leopard Immortal Cards. Each card represents one million Immortal Coins. Please accept them; they are valid throughout the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty!"

Xu Daoyan did not think much of it, took the two sets of top-tier earth artifacts and six million Immortal Coins, and said, "Thank you, I'll take my leave now!"

"Wouldn't Young Master Daoyan like to take a look around our Shilong Merchant Association? Even if you don't buy anything, it would be good to learn more. I see that you are quite unfamiliar with many things!" Shi Man spoke gently, smiling.

"Ha ha, to be honest, I've always focused on cultivation and know nothing about these things. Since Miss Xiaoman mentioned it, I'll learn from you!" Xu Daoyan scratched his head, smiling warmly.

Shi Man couldn't help but laugh. "If that's the case, I'll take Young Master Daoyan on a tour!"

"Thank you, Miss Xiaoman!" Xu Daoyan was curious about the Shilong General Merchant Association. Since he had already cultivated his five organs to a flawless state, it was unlikely he could make further progress in the short term. Broadening his knowledge would be beneficial.

As Tian Shi Gong had said, one must broaden their horizons to become stronger.

"Xiao Hong, you may step back. I'll introduce Young Master Daoyan myself!" Shi Man waved her hand, speaking softly.

"Yes!" Xiao Hong smiled and turned to leave. Her mistress was clever and mischievous, and this Young Master Daoyan had offended her quite a bit. It would be interesting to see what happened next.

The two left the palace and walked to a small teleportation array near the entrance. Shi Man led Xu Daoyan into it.

A flash of light, and the next moment, they were inside the Shilong General Merchant Association.

The palace, like the Tian Shi Manor, was a small, self-contained space, requiring a transfer point and could not be directly accessed through other doors.

At this moment, Shi Man suddenly took Xu Daoyan's arm, smiling brightly. Although her face was covered by a white veil, her star-like eyes were still captivating. Her soft body pressed against his arm, making them look like a couple.

This immediately drew the attention of many people, who recognized Shi Man.

Xu Daoyan was startled and tried to pull away, but he found that Shi Man's strength was greater than his. He quickly said, "Miss Xiaoman, what are you doing?"

"Don't worry about these small things. Can I accompany you for a while?" Shi Man's eyes were bright, her voice gentle. Unconsciously, she cast an illusion on Xu Daoyan, making him agree without thinking.

The beauty's scheme was subtle and insidious.

"Alright!"

The two walked like a divine couple. Shi Man's eyes and brows were filled with joy, while Xu Daoyan was amazed by the variety of items for sale, each floor offering different goods.

Shi Man, like a devoted wife, continuously introduced various items to Xu Daoyan, greatly benefiting him and immersing him in the experience.

Xu Daoyan noticed that the people in the Shilong General Merchant Association were all very powerful. As they walked, he saw Immortal Humans, Earth Immortals, Celestial Immortals, and True Immortals everywhere, which was not unusual.

Some people casually bought items worth hundreds of millions, making Xu Daoyan realize that his wealth was insignificant in comparison.

"So many strong people!" Xu Daoyan thought.

"Young Master Daoyan, one day you will surpass them all!" Shi Man's words were sincere.

As they saw more people, many began to whisper.

"Who is that young man? He's so intimate with Miss Shi Man!"

"I heard Miss Shi Man rejected all the young heroes a few days ago. Could she have taken a liking to him?"

"Who is this guy? I've never seen him before, and he hasn't even reached the Immortal Human realm. What makes him so special?"

"A toad dreaming of eating a swan... Many people harbored ill intentions towards Xu Daoyan.

His kidney cultivation gave him extraordinary hearing, and although these were whispers, they all reached Xu Daoyan's ears, startling him and instantly clearing his mind.

This was Shi Man's deliberate action, making him the target of everyone's attention. At this moment, he was certain of her intentions.

"Ha ha, let's focus on the present. We'll deal with the future when it comes!" Xu Daoyan sighed at Shi Man's praise. Seeing so many strong people, he now only wanted to break through to the Immortal Human realm. Since the situation had already occurred, he decided to remain calm and pretend to be unaware, waiting to see what she would do next: "Miss Xiaoman, take me back!"

"Hmm? Can you stay a bit longer?" Xiaoman was taken aback, her voice soft and seductive.

"I want to break through and reach the Immortal Human realm!" Xu Daoyan's eyes were resolute, his Heart Lamp Technique breaking Shi Man's illusion, leaving him unaffected.

"Alright! Young Master Daoyan is truly diligent!" Shi Man smiled, knowing that Xu Daoyan had a technique to counter her illusions, but she maintained her composure, her smile sweet. Her goal had been achieved.

"Not really, Miss Xiaoman, this treatment is quite overwhelming!" Xu Daoyan spoke with a double meaning.

At this moment, Tian Tian, dressed as a man with a small mustache and holding a fan, was strolling through the merchant association. Beside her, Gao Ziqi had hidden his Daxiang Yiyin under a black cloak, making it difficult to be noticed in the crowded area. Gao Ziqi intended to stay in Tian Shi City for a few days to observe the Tian family's next moves and to see if Tian Shi Gong was reliable.

Tian Tian, unable to sit still, had come to the Shilong Merchant Association to pass the time. Suddenly, she saw Shi Man holding Xu Daoyan's arm, the two chatting and laughing, looking like a loving couple.

Tian Tian's eyes were sharp, and she immediately recognized the woman as the one from Shilong City: "This scoundrel, he actually came to find the daughter of the Shilong Merchant Association's president and became her husband? No, Xu Daoyan was leading troops on the border recently. How could he return so quickly? Could Shi Man have really taken a liking to him and rejected so many princes and nobles for him? Did she know he would come?"

Her mind raced with various possibilities, her imagination running wild, especially with a sense of unease. Tian Tian regretted giving him the invitation.

"Oh? It's actually that Xu Daoyan. Tsk tsk, impressive, he's come to Tian Shi City to chase girls, dressed so handsomely, with a charm that few women can resist!" Gao Ziqi, stroking his beard, indirectly praised himself, laughing happily.

"Rubbish!" Tian Tian pouted, blowing out a breath. "How dare my bodyguard leave his post to chase girls! I'll go find him and settle the score!"

"Ha ha, girl, do you want to be confined for another three months?" Gao Ziqi whispered.

Tian Tian stopped, paused for a moment, and waved her hand. "I know what I'm doing. Let's see what they're up to!"

Gao Ziqi's eyes lit up. Since his disciple didn't want to cause trouble, his curiosity also flared up, and he followed closely behind.

However, before they could follow, they saw the two leave through a small teleportation array at the end of the corridor.

As they tried to get closer, a powerful figure appeared, blocking their path. "This is a private teleportation channel for the royal family of Tian Shi Manor. Please step back, guests!"

"Royal family, my foot! Xu Daoyan is just a country bumpkin!" Tian Tian was surprised, cursing inwardly but maintaining her composure, smiling. "Are you sure this leads to the royal palace of Tian Shi Manor?"

"Yes!" A man, a True Immortal, stood guard at the teleportation channel entrance, not revealing his strength.

"Thank you." Tian Tian raised an eyebrow, looking at her master. "Let's go to Tian Shi Manor!"

"Girl, what are you planning?" Gao Ziqi looked puzzled.

"Nothing, just follow me, no need to talk!" Tian Tian felt a burning anger, as if her favorite toy had been taken away, making her very uncomfortable, a feeling she had never experienced before.