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Chapter 379 The fish took the bait, but why?
Two hundred Qi Essence Pills!

Ji Yang's eyes widened involuntarily.

His heart raced, and he forced himself not to look around, but his Adam's apple bobbed slightly involuntarily.

This was an unconscious swallowing motion; Ji Yang was trying his best to control his nervousness.

The old man opposite him smiled slightly, confident of victory.

The young people are still too inexperienced.

But then the honest-looking boy in front of him extended a single finger, seemingly mustering his courage, and then surprisingly uttered the following:
"Sir, you can choose not to talk about it. If you insist on selling the Heavenly Secret Box, I... I can't stop you."

But if you truly wish to discuss this matter and seek my guidance, then at least… at least a thousand Qi Essence Pills are required!”

Wow, this is more than just asking for the moon; it's downright arrogant and ignorant of the world.

The old man was also shocked by Ji Yang, and almost laughed out of anger on the spot.

He pointed at Ji Yang.

Ji Yang was terrified, but he still forced himself to straighten his chest.

He dared to ask for a thousand Qi Hua Pills because he had Chen Xu's guidance.

Chen Xu not only instructed him to speak with a thousand Qi Essence Pills, but also instructed him: "Tell him again..."

After hearing what he said, the light in Ji Yang's eyes seemed to fade.

He then stood there blankly, and emphasized to the old man, "Old sir, the Heavenly Secret Box is actually very simple; you don't even need to spend a single Qi Hua Dan."

I sold it once, and everyone knows that now.

It's simply a matter of sealing different items in the same box and selling them at the same price.

The items in the box vary in value, and choosing a box depends on chance and a gambler's mentality.

This method is indeed ingenious, but anyone with a discerning eye can learn it at a glance.

You must have understood this long ago.

His expression was blank, but when he spoke, his heart was bleeding with pain.

Yes, guided by Chen Xu, he first made an outrageous demand for a thousand Qi Hua Dan pills, and then turned around and persuaded the old man not to spend a single penny.

But because of his naturally honest and simple face, even though he was heartbroken, his expression was extremely sincere when he tried to persuade him.

The old man was about to get angry, but Ji Yang suddenly changed the subject.

Then, the old man suddenly retracted the finger that he had extended to point at Ji Yang, turning it into a palm.

Finally, the old man gently patted Ji Yang's shoulder, chuckling as he said, "What a wonderful way to learn a magical technique without lifting a finger."

But no, how could I, Jin Suanpan, be such a stingy person?

Such actions are a disgrace to our Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce!

A thousand Qi Essence Pills, is that it? Very well, a thousand indeed! These Qi Essence Pills, this old man... I'll give them to you.”

He laughed heartily, exuding boundless pride.

As he spoke, he put his arm around Ji Yang's shoulder and led him to a small flying boat parked nearby.

That flying boat was originally used by the Sky Boat Merchant Guild to guide customers onto the Unmoored Boat.

However, under normal circumstances, a minor cultivator who cannot fly would not have the confidence to board the Unmoored Boat.

However, cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage who possess the ability to fly have no need for this small flying boat.

This little flying boat has been a decoration for most of the year, but now it has finally come in handy.

It was through this that Ji Yang learned that the old man in front of him, who called himself the Golden Abacus, was actually the head manager of the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce stationed in Baizhanxu!

This head manager is very mysterious and has a great reputation in the Hundred Battles Market.

As a lowly cultivator, Ji Yang would never normally have the opportunity to come into contact with such important figures.

To his surprise, this person came to him personally and guided him onto the Unmoored Boat.

Ji Yang felt dizzy and filled with tension and apprehension.

So much so that even the promise of a thousand Qi Hua Pills from Jin Suanpan didn't excite Ji Yang.

His heart pounded wildly, and he mumbled incoherently, "Manager Jin? So you're Manager Jin, sir..."

"A thousand Qi-Hua Pills, you...you really want to give them to me?"

Jin Suanpan chuckled and said, "What? You were the one who said you wanted a thousand Qi Hua Pills first, and now that I'm actually giving them to you, you're hesitant to take them?"

Ji Yang could only foolishly emphasize, "But you really don't have to give it to me."

Unexpectedly, Jin Suanpan said, "No! This must be given! Here, here are a thousand Qi Hua Pills, you can take them first."

As he spoke, he took out a storage pouch from his sleeve and handed it directly to Ji Yang.

The storage pouch contained exactly one thousand Qi Essence Pills!
Jin Suanpan forcibly stuffed the Qi Hua Dan into Ji Yang's hand, then took him onto the flying boat, saying:

“Young brother, now that you have accepted the Qi Hua Dan, it’s a good time for you to board the Unmoored Boat with me.”

"Let's go to the quiet room for tea and wine, and then you can tell me more about the mysteries of this Heavenly Secret Box."

Ji Yang's hands were almost burned by the storage pouch, but he couldn't refuse. He could only happily and nervously put the thousand Qi Hua Pills into his pocket.

Half an hour later, Ji Yang and Jin Suanpan boarded the Unmoored Boat together.

He racked his brains but couldn't understand why Jin Suanpan insisted on giving him a thousand Qi Hua Pills, even though he had clearly said that the other party could give him nothing.

And this outcome seemed to have been clearly foreseen by that mysterious senior.

Yes, Ji Yang's actions were all guided by Chen Xu.

It was precisely because Chen Xu's prediction was accurate that Ji Yang, despite having many questions and anxieties, acted without the slightest hesitation.

This was Ji Yang's first time boarding the Unmoored Boat.

The flying boat is so high that it can overlook the entire Hundred Battles Ruins, taking in all the magnificent sights of this huge market.

The flying boat is so amazing that once you step onto the deck, it feels as if you can reach out and touch the sky.

The sky above the Hundred Battle Ruins was a deep blue and desolate.

Its surface is covered with cracks, and when people get close, they can't help but feel a sense of dread, as if they are about to be sucked into the endless void by some crack.

Ji Yang, standing on the unmoored deck, couldn't help but let out a soft "Ah!"

This made Jin Suanpan laugh out loud again.

In addition, among the maids lined up on both sides of the spacious deck, a young girl also chuckled.

The girl was standing at the head of the left-hand row of maids.

When she laughed, the other maids could no longer hold back. Some lowered their heads, some turned their faces to the side, and some stole glances at Ji Yang. They also chuckled loudly.

The maids on the deck were all young and beautiful, each one strikingly pretty.

When they laughed together, it was like spring flowers trembling and petals falling to the ground.

The scene was absolutely beautiful.

So beautiful that one could easily overlook the fact that these maids were actually mocking Ji Yang.

Even Ji Yang himself didn't realize that something was wrong. His eyes were blurry, so he could only look away in a panic and quickly hide his hands behind his back.

He didn't even know what he was hiding, or why he was hiding it.

Jin Suanpan angrily hissed, "What are you doing? Laughing for no reason, that's improper!"

The maids immediately fell silent, bowing their heads and daring not to speak.

Jin Suanpan then pointed to the maid who had laughed first, and said with a stern face, "Mengniang, come here. I have important matters to discuss with our distinguished guest. Please serve tea."

The girl named Mengniang quickly and gracefully stepped out of the queue, bowing to Jin Suanpan in response.

She stole another glance at Ji Yang, then curtsied to him, saying only, "Mengniang greets young master."

Her voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale's song, and she possessed an ethereal beauty and unparalleled elegance; she was truly the most beautiful woman Ji Yang had ever seen in his life.

Ji Yang had never experienced anything like this before.
His face flushed bright red instantly, and he didn't dare to reply, only stammering, "Yes, yes..."

Thus, Ji Yang was led by Jin Suanpan into the enormous pavilion on the deck. Upon entering the main hall on the first floor, they first saw a huge hall filled with countless spiritual materials of all kinds.

The place was bustling with activity, with many cultivators in robes moving about and trading, which Ji Yang found incredibly enviable.

The feeling of being overwhelmed by Mengniang's beauty had faded considerably.

Chen Xu silently followed Ji Yang, boarding the flying boat without a sound, and then quietly boarding the unmoored boat.

He carefully observed everything around him every moment, keeping everything he saw and heard firmly in his heart.

This includes every detail of the conversations among the group.

For example, Jin Suanpan actually glanced at Mengniang just before she let out a laugh.

For example, when Mengniang stepped out of the queue, Jin Suanpan gave her a subtle signal with his eyes.

Chen Xu immediately realized that Jin Suanpan was planning to have Meng Niang use her beauty to seduce Ji Yang.

Jin Suanpan's actions, on the contrary, made Chen Xu even more determined in his plan.

very good.

Since Jin Suanpan planned to use his beauty to seduce Ji Yang, it just goes to show that he really didn't intend to force himself on Ji Yang.

In other words, before truly understanding Ji Yang's background, Jin Suanpan clearly did not intend to use any excessive methods against Ji Yang in the short term.

Everything was based on appeasement and probing.

Despite its immense power, the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce did not act aggressively when facing a nobody like Ji Yang.

This allows us to derive a great deal of information.

Firstly, the Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce should be considered a relatively cautious force.

Or rather, there's a 70% chance that Tianzhou Chamber of Commerce is a legitimate business guild.

In the business world, harmony is the foundation of wealth. Unless things reach a certain point, there's no need to resort to violence against just anyone.

Or they might tear off all pretenses and fight tooth and nail without any scruples.

Secondly, although the sectarian struggles in this world may be intense, there should still be a certain degree of order in the overall environment and on the surface.

Perhaps it is because there are too many highly skilled people in the world that most rational cultivators act with relative restraint.

After all, nobody knows whether the person you casually provoke might actually be backed by a powerful figure.

Or perhaps it was simply a powerful being disguised in the mortal world...

Of course, the latter possibility is too small.

In short, rational people will not easily make enemies openly.

Unless you can find out the other party's background.

Or perhaps... they've lost their reason.

That's a different story.

Overall, the order in this world is acceptable.

After considering this, Chen Xu felt a sense of relief.

Even if the world order is still relatively stable, he would never dare to act arrogantly.

After all, the premise of not crossing the line is often that there isn't enough benefit. But if he really acts recklessly and shows signs of being a troublemaker, just look at the people around him—

Do you think they will still be able to be rational and restrained?

Shortly thereafter, Ji Yang followed Jin Suanpan to the second floor of the Unmoored Boat Pavilion.

The layout on the second floor is different.

Ji Yang didn't have time to look closely, but he saw from afar that a cultivator was being guided by a maid into one of the rooms.

Behind the door was not an ordinary interior; instead, it resembled a canyon and a jungle.

In the distance, the sound of flowing water could be heard drifting out.

Ji Yang stared intently, wishing he could keep his eyes glued to the screen a few more times.

But then he heard Mengniang beside him laugh clearly: "That's the Illusionary Magic Pavilion. Fellow Daoists can go in and practice magic."

Five Qi Hua Pills can be used to cultivate for three hours in the Yellow-level Illusionary Dharma Pavilion.

"Would you also like to take a look, young master?"

Ji Yang didn't even know what the Illusionary Pavilion was, but just from the name, he could guess that it must be something extraordinary.

Not wanting to expose his ignorance, he remained silent, only offering a simple, honest smile.

This tactic worked. Seeing that he only smiled and didn't say anything, Mengniang stopped and only looked at him with smiling eyes.

The group walked through the second floor of the pavilion and then went up to the third floor.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of the first floor and the strangeness of the second floor, the third floor seems rather quiet and ordinary.

Ji Yang followed Jin Suanpan into a tea room by the window.

The first thing you see is a waft of incense, and the next thing you see is an ancient zither beside the incense burner.

Mengniang gracefully walked to the guqin and knelt down. She did not speak, but gently plucked the strings, and the music rose up like a breeze among the pines.

Jin Suanpan invited him to sit down and personally poured him a cup of spiritual tea.

The aroma of tea wafted up, and Ji Yang's heart immediately calmed down.

Just then, Jin Suanpan suddenly said, "Young man, you must have a master guiding you behind the scenes, right?"

Ji Yang was stunned by this sudden question.

Surprise, panic... a subtle mix of emotions, difficult to conceal, all appeared on his honest face.

Jin Suanpan immediately understood.

As expected, there was another powerful figure behind Ji Yang.

This conjecture also convinced Jin Suanpan that his actions were correct.

Being cautious in everything proved to be absolutely right.

Jin Suanpan smiled slightly and urged Ji Yang, "Young brother, this spiritual tea is called Jingyuan Cloud Mist Tea. Drinking this spiritual tea can purify your true energy and remove impurities."

"Drink this cup to the brim, and you will surely break through to a minor realm in three days."

Ji Yang exclaimed "Ah!" and suddenly felt the teacup in his hand burning hot.

He dared not drink it and almost put the teacup down.

Suddenly, a voice rang in my ears: "Drink!"

It was a mysterious senior guiding him!
Ji Yang's hand trembled, and he quickly picked up the teacup, tilted his head back, and drank the spiritual tea in one gulp.

This rapid gulping stunned Jin Suanpan, who stared wide-eyed for a moment before bursting into laughter.

"Good!" Jin Suanpan laughed heartily. "Young man, you're generous!"

Ji Yang drank the spiritual tea and felt his stomach surging with spiritual energy, as if his true energy was being cleansed by a gentle rain.

For a moment, I felt an indescribable sense of comfort.

A hint of smugness crept onto his honest face.

Jin Suanpan looked at him with great interest and said, "Young brother, may we now discuss this Heavenly Secret Box in more detail?"

Ji Yang honestly replied, "It is time to talk about it."

Jin Suanpan said, "You say that the secrets of the Heavenly Secret Box can be seen through at a glance and imitated in one go, but I don't believe it."

Young man, you must teach me again.

Ji Yang didn't actually have anything to teach Jin Suanpan, but he had Chen Xu by his side.

Chen Xu smiled slightly upon seeing this; the fish had taken the bait.

(End of this chapter)