After the mind-reading cripple junior sister, the entire sect rose to prominence.

Chapter 211

"Thank you."

Bai Wei smiled and stepped forward, taking the Breakthrough Pill from the maid and handing over the Crystal Ticket.

Seeing that all this had been done, the lord took a long stride away, and soon only his back was visible.

"Hey, Master, wait!" Bai Wei and his two other subordinates quickly caught up, holding up the Breakthrough Pill. "Didn't you want to see this pill? We've already won the bid."

The man glanced down at the pill, casually took it, and examined it in his hand.

There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes, but after smelling it, the light dimmed.

"She didn't make it." He became indifferent again and casually tossed the pill aside.

Bai Wei was so frightened he almost screamed, and hurriedly took it from him.

"Master, please be careful! This is worth 300,000 pills. You can't just throw it away even if you don't want it."

The tall, long-legged man in front of them, who strode away, seemed completely oblivious to this, not even turning his head back.

Bai Wei sighed, somewhat disappointed.

This suddenly appearing elixir wasn't "that person's," so it's no wonder the master was so disappointed.

But no matter what, it was bought at a high price, so it can't just be thrown away.

Let's keep it safe for now.

After Lu Rong and Qiao Laohei received the money, they grinned widely, showing their white teeth, and couldn't be more excited.

With 300,000 crystals, after deducting 30,000 in commission and 110,000 in costs, the net profit is 160,000.

Although I can only get 40%, it's a deal with almost no cost to me!

If just three pills bring such great benefits, what if the next time it's thirty pills, and the next time it's three hundred pills?
"Old Hei, when do you think we should go to the Immortal Sect to ask for pills next time? This time we must ask for more, three pills are far too few." He couldn't help but urge him.

Qiao Laohei looked at him with a strange expression, but still nodded. "I'll try as soon as possible, but I can't guarantee how much I can get."

"Row."

As the two left the auction house, Lu Rong decided to take the teleportation array back to Purple Leaf City, just like they had done before.

Although it requires spending some crystals, it's quick and hassle-free.

However, Qiao Laohei suggested, "Don't use the teleportation array. I have a spare flying artifact that I've hardly ever used. Let's give it a try."

"Alright then." Lu Rong thought about it and agreed.

He was able to make so much money because of Qiao Laohei's connections. He had to rely on the other party in this deal, so it wouldn't hurt to compromise on such a small matter.

If you want to ride a flying magical artifact, you have to leave the city first.

After leaving the city, Qiao Laohei revealed the small boat-shaped magical artifact.

Lu Rong looked at it with a puzzled expression, "Brother Qiao, this magic artifact..."

Is it really that dilapidated?
Is there any point in even trying this thing? It should just stay idle!

"Hehe, it's the one my dad used before. I heard it's pretty fast, so I'll give it a try."

As Qiao Laohei spoke, he boarded the flying boat alone, and then—

They've gone to heaven!
Lu Rong looked up, about to say, "Is this what you call good speed?"

But suddenly there was a noise behind him, and then a sword was held against his neck.

He stiffened, slowly turned his head, and then met the gaze of an unfamiliar male cultivator.

This male cultivator was very handsome, with an otherworldly air about him, like a forest elf.

But the look in his eyes was filled with murderous intent, and also disgust. "Who are you? What do you want!" Lu Rong exclaimed in shock. "Fellow Daoist, we don't seem to know each other, nor have we had any grudges against each other, have we?"

"That Breakthrough Pill, you took it to auction? Hand over the Qiankun Bag," the man said coldly.

As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, Lu Rong felt utterly devastated, all his previous excitement and joy vanished.

"No, not me..."

Lu Rong was sweating profusely. He secretly looked up at the sky, hoping that Qiao Laohei, who was testing the magic weapon, would notice that he was in danger and come to his rescue.

But when they looked, they were dumbfounded!
The sky was clear and blue, empty except for a few drifting clouds.

Where is that dilapidated little boat from before?

Old Man Qiao has actually run away!
It was only then that he remembered that he and Qiao Laohei were not friends; they were just business partners.

The two had already split the profits from this collaboration, and all three pills had been sold. He and Qiao Laohei were now even, and the other party had no reason to save him!

With a determined look in his heart, Lu Rong quietly conjured a short sword in his hand, ready to use his spiritual power to strike.

However, the next moment, he froze on the spot as if he had seen a ghost!
Where is his charisma?

He had almost completely depleted his spiritual energy, leaving only a tiny bit. That little bit was just enough to keep him from getting tired, but it was far from sufficient for a real battle!

"I advise you not to have any other thoughts, or I'll take your life right now!"

The man snorted and with a single palm strike, the short sword in his hand flew out.

At that moment, Lu Rong realized that he was doomed.

What on earth happened? Why did my spiritual energy suddenly disappear...?

He didn't touch anything strange today, nor did he have any contact with anyone else.

If I had to mention anything, it would be the cup of tea I drank at the auction house. That tea was a gift from the auction house and was later handed to me by Old Man Qiao.

Is it Qiao Laohei who wants to harm me?

That's not right. If it were him, he could have easily turned on them and attacked them directly. Why would he avoid it?

Could it be that the people at the auction were planning to kill me and steal my money, and had been targeting me all along?
"I'll give it to you, I'll give it to you... I'm willing to hand over my Qiankun Bag, please spare my life."

Lu Rong gritted his teeth, but in the end he could only lower his head.

He had no other choice but to hope that he could exchange the Qiankun Bag for his life.

At worst... we can always earn more money.

If I can go back, I need to sound out Qiao Laohei first to see if he knows anything about it.

If he has nothing to do with this, then the deal for the Breakthrough Pill can continue. If he did it, then I will definitely take revenge!
"Erase your mark."

The man took Lu Rong's Qiankun bag and handed it to him.

Lu Rong had no choice but to obediently do as he was told.

But to everyone's surprise, after looking at the Qiankun bag, the man sneered, "The owner of the prestigious Jingrong General Store only has these things? Then I'm sorry, these things are not enough to buy your life."

As he spoke, he exerted force, and the sword pierced his flesh, the stinging pain causing Lu Rong to gasp.

But this was nothing compared to the chill in his heart.

"You know me!" he exclaimed. "Old Qiao sent you! Where is he? Let him out here, that scoundrel!"

"What Qiao Laohei? What are you talking about?" The man frowned. "Hand over any other valuables you have on you, or I'll take your dog's life!"

Lu Rong snapped out of his daze and hurriedly explained, "This is all I have, nothing else, please let me go!"