Brother, how come you're a witch?

Wang Ji's face turned deathly pale.

His masterpiece was easily seen through by the mysterious master behind the screen. Every move he made was clearly explained, and even his own technique was not recognized by the master, who harshly criticized it as garbage.

How could this be? Who is behind the screen? Could it really be some bored Nascent Soul cultivator trying to meddle in the market of us low-level cultivators?

Wang Ji was so anxious and frightened that he felt a tightness in his chest, took a few steps back, and collapsed to the ground.

The scene erupted in uproar.

The result of this appraisal challenge is obvious to everyone; it goes without saying that Master Liu Liu won.

Wang Ji was already considered a master in the low-level cultivator market, yet he was easily defeated, demonstrating the authority of Liuliu Secondhand Recycling.

Enough said, I have to try it out right now!

The cultivators present who intended to recycle their belongings took out their old items from their bags, completely ignoring Wang Ji who was still sitting on the ground, and squeezed past him, rushing towards Liu Liu's shop.

"You, you mustn't step on my prayer flag!"

The banner, which should have fetched a high price, was being kicked around by the crowd. Wang Ji cried out in distress and crawled into the crowd to try and retrieve the banner.

Even though the forgery on it has been seen through by Master Liu Liu, the materials themselves are still worth a lot of money.

"Wait, fellow cultivators, please do not crowd, please line up one by one."

The female swordswoman shop assistant raised her hands, busy maintaining order:

"Today is the first day of business, and things are still developing. We can only serve twenty customers who want to recycle, but there is no limit to the number of customers who want to buy."

A chorus of boos erupted from the crowd.

But there was nothing they could do. Su Yan and his team had limited funds. A few days ago, they had picked up some bargains on the market to fill their warehouse, and now they didn't have much working capital left.

"Well, it's only the first day, so it can be considered a form of scarcity marketing."

Su Yan sat behind the screen, took a sip of tea, and tried to console himself. He then stood up and waved to Ye Jingqiu, who had just entered through the back door:

"Please arrange the items after you bring them in. I'll be out for a bit and will be back soon to have them appraised."

"Where to?" Ye Jingqiu asked, her face drooping.

"A man's secret."

Su Yan patted her on the shoulder and went straight out the back door.

We headed straight for the pharmacy on Shendan Peak.

......

The news of Liuliu Secondhand Recycling's booming opening spread among the low-ranking disciples of the Xuanqing Sect within a day.

Wang Ji's defeat added a lot of drama and spread to the whole incident, while the speculation about Master Liu Liu's true identity added a touch of mystery.

Some speculate that he was a Nascent Soul cultivator who suddenly felt like playing with a junior; others speculate that he was a top-tier expert in the Qi Refining stage who had devoted his entire life to the appraisal; still others speculate that he was the son of a peak master who had received the best education and entered the competition with financial backing, and had many elders to answer his questions at any time, which is why he was so powerful.

Opinions were divided at the time.

However, for the time being, no one would associate the mysterious Master Liu Liu with a seemingly young outer disciple with five spiritual roots.

But Liu Baishuang was different; she was absolutely certain that Master Liuliu was Su Yan.

A true immortal would certainly possess such insight, and would certainly not possess only such insight.

"So that's what he's been doing all this time, all mysteriously."

Liu Baishuang sat on the windowsill of her boudoir, clutching her jade communication token in both hands. She gritted her teeth in annoyance and sent a message via Feixin:

"Nonsense about your job!"

There was no response.

I waited a while longer, but still nothing.

What's going on? It's almost dinner time, is he still busy? Wasn't there a limit on the quantity today?

Liu Baishuang was in a state of turmoil. Her legs, which were hanging outside the window, swung back and forth, and her snow-white and pink heels thumped against the outer wall of the attic.

I'm annoyed, extremely annoyed.

In the past, Su Yan would almost always reply to messages instantly via Fetion.

Now, when he goes to do business, he ignores her, and... he's doing business with Ye Jingqiu.

Liu Baishuang's eye twitched.

Others might not be able to tell, but she was already quite familiar with Su Yan, so she could easily tell that Su Yan, Lu Jingye, and Jingqiu were putting on a show for publicity this morning.

Tsk, that stinky out-of-town woman, she's getting in my way at every turn.

Liu Baishuang clenched her little fist and waved it.

Just then, the jade pendant finally flashed, and Su Yan's reply arrived belatedly.

Liu Baishuang quickly went to check:

"Eh? It seems you already knew, Senior Brother Li."

"How was it? My Liuliu is amazing, isn't she?"

The two messages showed no sign of remorse; instead, they were all boastful.

Liu Baishuang bared her teeth and retorted fiercely:

"You will be fully responsible for the destruction of the world!"

"?"

Su Yan replied:

"It's not my place to be responsible if Ye Jingqiu is in charge."

"Is that so? Well, you're right. Ye Jingqiu bears at least secondary responsibility. She corrupted one of our great warriors who once aspired to save the world, causing him to lose his ideals, beliefs, and fighting spirit, and to indulge in comfort and flattery."

Liu Baishuang tapped the jade communication tablet loudly; she could have used her divine sense to send the message, but she insisted on typing:

"Your knowledge and abilities, worthy of a true immortal, should not be wasted on such trivial matters. You should dedicate them to the great cause of saving the cultivation world!"

"Senior Brother Li, you are mistaken. You were once a rogue cultivator and possess four spiritual roots, so you should also understand the significance of regulating the second-hand market."

Su Yan replied with neither arrogance nor servility:

"Besides, I'm saving the world, so I need to earn money to buy Foundation Establishment Pills."

Liu Baishuang was taken aback.

So that's the reason.

Su Yan has been so busy lately because he wants to make money through Liuliu and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The reason they were so eager for the Foundation Establishment Pill was naturally so that they could join the Water Moon Peak at the Peak Selection Conference and come to her side.

Su Yan's Liu Liu exists entirely for her sake.

How could she possibly be angry now...?

Liu Baishuang's finger fell and lifted on the communication jade tablet, seemingly having found no reason to blame Su Yan, so she shook her head somewhat dejectedly.

But I've already prepared the Foundation Establishment Pill for you.

Liu Baishuang regretted telling Su Yan about the Peak Selection Meeting so early. At the time, she wanted to divert Su Yan's attention from Xiaozhu Peak and the monsters, and she was also preparing to launch a series of follow-up attacks.

The combo hasn't even been fully unleashed yet, and it's already backfired.

With so many people liking Su Yan's Liuliu, it will definitely grow bigger and bigger in the future, and penetrate the market more and more deeply. It's really possible that he can get the Foundation Establishment Pill within two months.

Moreover, it made his relationship with Ye Jingqiu better and better.

"no."

Liu Baishuang pursed her lips, wanting to make amends, and immediately sent a text message:

"I see, it was my senior who misunderstood you."

"We're all brothers," Su Yan said magnanimously.

"Since you're working so hard, I haven't been idle either. I've also heard that Liu Baishuang will be going out alone soon. Why don't you go and bump into her?"

"Recently? No, I can't leave before the employees are fully trained. Maybe next time. Once I get the Foundation Establishment Pill, I'll have plenty of opportunities to meet the little demoness."

Su Yan replied instantly:

"Oh no, Senior Brother Li, something urgent has come up. Let's talk later."

"you--"

Liu Baishuang leaned forward, almost falling off the windowsill. She lightly touched the ground with her toes, using the breeze to steady herself, and stared blankly at the last two flying messages on the jade pendant.

He actually refused.

Meeting the world-destroying demoness Liu Baishuang, teaching her, influencing her, and awakening the truth, goodness, and beauty in her heart—shouldn't that be Su Yan's most important task?

Although we are not seeing each other for the time being, it is for a longer reunion in the future.

But he actually refused!

Liu Baishuang's pupils trembled, and her nose felt a little sore.

Not only did he refuse, but it was also extremely rare for Su Yan to unilaterally end the chat.

Liu Baishuang's mind was churning with a jumble of indescribable emotions, desperately searching for an outlet.

No!

Liu Baishuang climbed down from the windowsill, took off her thin nightgown, and gritted her teeth.

I have to go find him!