noffsinger Chapter 141 From Shop Assistant to Manager
Chapter 141 From Shop Assistant to Manager
Lu Xuefeng quickly reached out to stop her, and said in a deep voice, "Miss Xun'er, don't be impulsive!"
Tuoba Xun'er refused to listen and forcefully shook off Lu Xuefeng's hand, shouting, "Lu Xuefeng, you've bullied us like this, and you still want to put up with it? I, Tuoba Xun'er, can't tolerate this!"
Lu Xuefeng gripped Tuoba Xun'er's arm tightly, looking at her with unwavering eyes.
“I know you have an impatient nature, but we can’t act rashly on this matter. After all, the City Lord’s Mansion has a certain influence in this city, so we need to plan this carefully.”
"Why bother with a long-term plan? Let's just do it!" Po Yue said loudly and boldly. He stepped forward, his broad chest puffed out, his eyes full of confidence and fearlessness. "We don't even need Miss Su Yao to lift a finger. Miss Xun'er and the fourteen of us can take care of them."
As he spoke, he patted the dragon-patterned staff in his hand forcefully, his thick arm muscles bulging as if containing endless power.
He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and continued, "Now that I have the blessing of this Dragon Staff, I have no fear of any Core Formation Realm cultivator. Even if they are half-step Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, I can fight them with all my might! What's there to be afraid of! At worst, I'll fight them to the death. We can't just cower here."
Po Yue's voice was loud and clear. The Panlong Staff gave him full confidence. His eyes were shining with a fervent light, as if he couldn't wait to rush out and compete with the people from the City Lord's Mansion.
Seeing that Po Yue and Tuoba Xun'er were like wild horses, ready to rush out and fight at any moment.
Su Yao, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke up to stop them. She stood up, her figure as light as a willow, her clothes fluttering in the wind.
Her face held a mixture of elegance and coldness. "Do you think the few of you can defeat a Nascent Soul cultivator like me?"
Su Yao's voice was clear and melodious, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority. She gently raised her hand and made a soothing gesture.
"The auction of that treasure from Jubaozhai is imminent, and various forces have gathered in the city. If we act in a high-profile manner at this time, it will probably cause a lot of trouble. After all, the City Lord's Mansion is the strongest force in Qingmu City on the surface. As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake."
She frowned slightly, her gaze sweeping over Po Yue and Tuoba Xun'er before she spoke.
"It's not wise to act rashly right now. The two sides are only having minor skirmishes and haven't really broken off relations yet. Your visit will definitely attract a lot of attention, which will not only disrupt our plans but may even bring us additional trouble. Han Yi is now a cripple, and we can't let momentary anger make us overlook the bigger picture."
Su Yao's voice seemed to have a magical power, gradually calming Po Yue and Tuoba Xun'er down.
Po Yue gritted his teeth, unwilling but still slowly put down the Panlong Staff, muttering, "But I can't just swallow this insult like this."
Tuoba Xun'er loosened her clenched hands, and the anger on her face subsided slightly. Su Yao was right; her master Han Yi's strength was currently sealed, and they really couldn't afford to cause any further trouble.
Su Yao sighed softly, a hint of worry in her eyes.
“I know you’re angry, but they’re just clowns, insignificant. Hopefully, they’ll wake up to the truth tonight and stop bothering us.”
After saying that, she turned around, looked out the window, and said nothing more; the whole room fell into a long silence.
"Alright, everyone go and rest! Tomorrow we'll find a quiet courtyard to stay in. This inn is a mixed bag and not a safe place to stay."
Han Yi spoke calmly, and everyone returned to their own rooms.
The next day, Han Yi rode in a carriage through the bustling crowd, heading towards the pharmacy he remembered.
When they arrived at the pharmacy, they immediately saw that familiar figure, but he was no longer a pharmacy clerk; instead, he was dressed as the shopkeeper.
He was busy organizing medicinal herbs in the pharmacy when he heard the noise at the door. He subconsciously looked up and his gaze instantly locked onto Han Yi and the others.
His face immediately lit up with surprise, and he quickly ran forward to greet him.
He jogged along, a warm smile on his face, constantly saying, "Oh dear, our distinguished guests have arrived! Our distinguished guests have arrived!"
Seeing his appearance, Po Yue laughed heartily and joked, "Not bad, you've turned from a waiter into a manager in just a few days!"
The shopkeeper stopped in his tracks, his face beaming with gratitude, and said repeatedly, "Thanks to everyone, thanks to everyone! It was all thanks to that ingot of gold from you that day, young lady, that I was able to have my own shop."
As he spoke, he kept bowing and making obeisance to Tuoba Xun'er.
The latter smiled and waved his hand, saying, "We've come here to trouble you with something, shopkeeper."
The waiter hurriedly replied, "Please don't hesitate to tell me what you need, young lady. If it weren't for your generosity that day, I wouldn't be where I am today. It's truly an honor for our humble shop to have you all visit again today!"
At this moment, other customers in the pharmacy also cast curious glances their way. Since becoming the shopkeeper, Zhao San's snobbishness had only intensified, so it was quite surprising that he was being so polite to these people.
Zhao San quickly urged Han Yi to get out of the car and walk into the shop, saying as they walked, "Young master, please come in, please come in, I'll make you some tea right away."
He was a longtime friend and could tell at a glance that Han Yi, sitting in the carriage, was the real leader of this group, so he quickly welcomed him into the shop to entertain him.
The pharmacy was filled with the aroma of various medicinal herbs. Business was booming, and the three remaining employees were extremely busy.
At this moment, Zhao San, the shopkeeper, didn't even glance at him. He diligently brought over a chair for Han Yi to sit down, and then quickly went to make tea.
Throughout the entire process, he behaved with extreme obsequiousness, and nothing could stop him from entertaining this distinguished guest.
Tuoba Xun'er didn't waste any time. She took out an ordinary cloth bag from her bosom and slowly opened it in front of Zhao San. Ten gold ingots gleamed brightly in the sunlight.
Zhao San's eyes widened instantly, his gaze fixed on the ten gold ingots, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and he unconsciously swallowed. His expression shifted from extreme shock to uncontrollable ecstasy.
His hands were trembling slightly, as if he were about to rush forward and grab the gold ingot tightly in his hands.
"This...this..." Zhao San stammered, his eyes never leaving the gold ingot.
His once shrewd face was now filled with nothing but naked greed, and there even seemed to be traces of drool at the corners of his mouth.
After a while, Zhao San finally came to his senses. He quickly wiped his mouth, then chuckled and said, "Don't worry, young lady, whatever it is, I will handle it properly for you."
As he spoke, he eagerly reached out to grab the bag containing the gold beads, looking like a starving wolf eyeing a plump lamb.
Tuoba Xun'er pulled her hand away and removed the cloth bag, leaving Zhao San's hand grasping at empty air.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he quickly put on a smile and said, "Miss, what's wrong...?"
Tuoba Xun'er spoke calmly.
"Find us a quiet, secluded, and spacious courtyard, and the rest of the gold ingots are yours."
Zhao San's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously.
"Alright, alright, young master, don't worry, I'll take care of it right away."