Supreme Sword Sovereign

"Brother Gu?"

Upon seeing Gu Han, Chen Ping was naturally overjoyed.

"You're here?"

As he spoke, he hastily stood up from the pile of rocks and rushed over to Gu Han's side, warmly asking, "When did you arrive in the Capital? Where's the young lady? Why didn't she come with you? How was your visit to the Martial Academy today? Which Instructor did you choose?"

A barrage of greetings.

It warmed Gu Han's heart.

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He pointed to a stone mill beside them.

"What's this? I heard you're no longer the manager?"

"This..."

Chen Ping gave a wry smile.

"Ah, it's a long story, I'm afraid I've become a laughingstock."

"What happened?"

Gu Han was somewhat surprised.

"Didn't you bring back Elder Xue's medicinal pill? Logically, you should have been rewarded. Why were you stripped of your manager position to guard this pile of broken rocks?"

"Brother!"

Chen Ping was startled and whispered, "Be careful with your words. Inside the Treasure Pavilion, never mention the Ghost Doctor's name!"

"Why?"

Gu Han's frown deepened.

"Come with me."

Chen Ping pulled Gu Han to a corner, glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to them, and then heaved a sigh of relief.

"This matter goes back to three days ago..."

It turned out.

When Chen Ping returned to the Treasure Pavilion that day with the Ghost Doctor's medicinal pill, he was naturally credited with a great achievement and received many rewards. He was even exceptionally promoted to the position of Director, becoming the center of attention for a while.

However, the good times didn't last long.

Three days ago.

A mysterious person with a concealed identity suddenly visited the Treasure Pavilion.

Upon learning that Chen Ping had acquired the Ghost Doctor's medicinal pill, the person didn't say a word and immediately removed him from his position, demoting him to a common servant.

A mysterious person?

A chill ran through Gu Han's heart.

This person... seemed to harbor a deep hatred for the Ghost Doctor. Could it be his enemy?

But...

Why had Manager Li and the others never mentioned this?

"Brother."

Chen Ping sighed.

"Facing such a situation, I guess it's just my bad luck. I feel somewhat sorry for you. I had promised to increase the price for those items by twenty percent, but now it looks like... I'm afraid I can't fulfill that promise."

"It's okay."

Gu Han naturally wouldn't fuss over such a trivial matter.

"I didn't come here to buy materials this time."

"Then you..."

"Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"What?"

Chen Ping was startled and instinctively glanced at Fan Qi in the distance.

"The Pavilion Master acquired this item without making it known. I only learned of it after being promoted to Director. Brother, how did you come to know?"

"Don't ask, Brother."

Gu Han shook his head.

"This item is of great use to me. I need to buy it. Can you help?"

"This..."

Chen Ping hesitated for a moment.

"I'll take you there!"

With that.

He led Gu Han directly to the third floor.

Compared to the first-floor hall.

The items sold here were much more valuable, making it somewhat deserted with very few visitors.

"Director Wei."

Arriving in front of a quiet room.

Chen Ping respectfully said, "I have a matter to discuss."

"Chen Ping?"

From inside the quiet room, a dissatisfied voice sounded.

"What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you? Don't come to see me until those Mysterious Stones are sold!"

"Director..."

Chen Ping glanced at Gu Han, clenched his teeth, and said, "I have a friend who wants to buy the Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"What!"

An exclamation.

The next instant, the door of the quiet room swung open, and a tall, thin man with a gloomy face appeared in front of them.

"Chen Ping!"

He didn't look at Gu Han but stared at Chen Ping with a chilling gaze.

"You've got some nerve! The Pavilion Master repeatedly instructed not to reveal the news of this item, you..."

"It has nothing to do with him."

Gu Han pulled Chen Ping aside.

"I found out from another source."

"Oh?"

Director Wei glanced at Gu Han and suddenly sneered.

"I don't care where you got this news from, get out now. This item is not for sale!"

Gu Han didn't move.

"What?"

Director Wei's expression turned colder.

"Didn't you hear what I said? While the Treasure Pavilion is a place of business that values harmony and prosperity, if you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite."

As he spoke.

His Yuan Gathering third-level cultivation was on full display!

However.

Such cultivation naturally had no effect on Gu Han.

"Brother."

Chen Ping quickly came over.

"Maybe we should think this through in the long term?"

"Name your price."

Gu Han spoke again, showing no intention of leaving.

"What?"

Director Wei narrowed his eyes.

"I said, name your price!"

Gu Han met his eyes, serious, "I need this item. Just name your price. Medicinal pills, Yuan Crystals, magical treasures... whatever you can think of, I will find a way to get it for you!"

Ah-Sha's life was at stake.

He was determined to get the Falling Ghost Fruit!

"You..."

Seeing Gu Han's seriousness.

Director Wei hesitated.

"Really want to buy?"

"Of course!"

"Wait here!"

After hesitating for a long while, he didn't refuse outright.

Gu Han's sincerity was too great.

So much so that as a Director, he couldn't make a decision on this matter alone.

With a cold remark, he turned and left.

"Brother."

Chen Ping sighed.

"You shouldn't have said that. You don't know, this Director Wei, there's... Ah! You're going to suffer a big loss!"

"Thanks for the warning, Brother."

Gu Han understood.

By speaking so directly, he naturally gave the Treasure Pavilion the opportunity to demand an exorbitant price.

However.

If he hadn't spoken so, he might have already been driven out, with no chance whatsoever of buying the Falling Ghost Fruit.

...

On the fifth floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

From here, one could almost take in half of the inner city at a glance, naturally making it an excellent spot for viewing.

However.

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Since the establishment of the Treasure Pavilion.

This floor had never been opened to the public and had become the place where Pavilion Master Tian Heng received guests.

At this moment.

He stood beside a black-robed elder, quite respectfully.

"Old Du, are you satisfied with this item?"

"Not bad!"

The elder was none other than Du Teng, referred to as Uncle-Master by Jiang Hong.

He came from the Jade Lifting Sect!

His figure was withered and thin, clad in a black robe, and his eyes flickered with a green light when they opened and closed.

"It's extremely difficult to find the Falling Ghost Fruit. I didn't expect you to be able to snatch it during the demonic beast riot. You're quite clever! I'll note this achievement for you. Once my Senior Brother's big plan is accomplished, you'll be rewarded!"

In front of him.

A beautifully crafted wooden box contained a fruit.

The fruit was oddly shaped, with a ghostly face on it, surrounded by black mist, looking quite eerie.

"Thank you, Old Du!"

Tian Heng quickly bowed.

"I will do my utmost to fulfill your orders. However, your presence in the Treasure Pavilion... I'm afraid it won't be long before Murong Chuan guesses the secret of my Treasure Pavilion."

On the surface.

The Treasure Pavilion's backing was an elder from the Jade Lifting Sect.

But in reality, Du Teng's Senior Brother, who was also Jiang Hong's master, was the true controller of the Treasure Pavilion.

"No matter."

Du Teng sneered twice.

"Let him find out if he wants to. With my nephew in charge of the Martial Academy and me stationed at the Treasure Pavilion, from now on, the Great Qi Dynasty will only obey my Senior Brother! Murong Chuan can't stir up any trouble!"

"Old Du is right!"

Tian Heng smiled, "With the Crown Prince's talent, plus his status, taking control of the Martial Academy is a piece of cake! Today's opening of the Martial Academy, I'm sure he will surprise everyone!"

"Indeed."

Du Teng chuckled strangely.

"My Senior Brother's eye for disciples is truly not bad. My nephew is indeed a rare talent! By the way..."

He seemed to remember something.

"How are the three shops doing?"

"Rest assured, Old Du."

Tian Heng hurriedly said, "They ambushed my Treasure Pavilion manager on the road, which was their fault. Plus, with your reputation, Old Du, they naturally agreed to merge into the Treasure Pavilion."

"Good."

Du Teng nodded.

"Next, speed up the process! And that manager... find an opportunity to deal with him! With me here, who needs Xue Mao's medicinal pills?"

"Yes!"

"Hehe, Xue Mao?"

Du Teng looked out the window, sneering continuously.

"I've long heard of your reputation, disciple of the Ghost Doctor? Unmatched in the art of pills? I'd like to see if your miraculous pills are more powerful or if my poison pills are!"

"Pity."

Tian Heng felt somewhat regretful.

"That Xue... Xue Mao followed the Seventh Prince out and has not returned. Who knows why."

He understood.

If Du Teng publicly defeated Doctor Xue and rose to prominence by stepping on him, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to the reputation of the Treasure Pavilion!

"Not returned?"

Du Teng sneered.

"Then I'll wait for him here..."

As he was speaking.

Director Wei's voice suddenly came from outside.

"Pavilion Master."

"What are you doing here!"

Tian Heng's expression darkened.

"Didn't I instruct you earlier not to let anyone disturb me!"

"Pavilion Master."

Director Wei was already regretting reporting this matter, but since it had come to this, he had to steel himself and say, "Someone outside wants to buy... wants to buy that Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"Falling Ghost Fruit?"

Tian Heng frowned deeply.

"Who wants to buy it?"

The fifth floor of the Treasure Pavilion was protected by a prohibition that blocked the detection of divine senses, intended to prevent the exposure of certain special guests' identities. Therefore, even though he and Du Teng had high cultivation levels and possessed divine senses, they could not discern the situation on the third floor.

"It's..."

Director Wei recounted the situation.

"Outrageous!"

Tian Heng's expression turned cold.

"A mere Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator dares to speak so boldly, wanting to buy my Falling Ghost Fruit? Tell him to get lost!"

"Pavilion Master..."

Director Wei trembled.

"He said..."

He repeated Gu Han's words.

"Tell him to get lost!"

Tian Heng waved his hand impatiently.

"I've already..."

"Hold on!"

Suddenly.

Du Teng spoke up.

"He said, at any cost?"

"...Yes!"

"If that's the case."

Du Teng suddenly smiled.

"What's the harm in giving it to him?"

"Old Du."

Tian Heng was stunned.

"But..."

"No matter."

Du Teng glanced at the Falling Ghost Fruit, suggesting, "If he truly wants to buy it and can pay the price, then give it to him! A little Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator can't cause much trouble... This item will just be stored with him for a few days. Do you understand?"

"Brilliant!"

Tian Heng suddenly realized, praising him.

"Old Du, that's brilliant!"

"Tell him!"

Du Teng was somewhat pleased.

"This Falling Ghost Fruit is for trade, not for sale! If he wants it, he must bring a Mysterious Instrument or an Earth Rank or higher cultivation technique. Otherwise, don't even think about it!"

"Yes, yes!"

Outside.

Director Wei nodded repeatedly.

Although he was unaware of Du Teng's true identity, he understood that someone who commanded such respect from his Pavilion Master must be of great significance.

"Senior, rest assured! I will handle this matter properly!"

"Also."

Tian Heng spoke again.

"Find a way to dispose of that Chen Ping. Old Du doesn't like him, got it?"

"Yes, I understand!"

...

On the third floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Brother."

Looking at Gu Han with his eyes slightly closed, Chen Ping couldn't hold back any longer.

"With your current cultivation level, even though the Falling Ghost Fruit is extremely valuable, you can't use it yet. Why bother... Ah, there are some things in the Treasure Pavilion that I can't explain to you, but you... must be very careful."

"Brother."

Seeing his genuinely worried expression.

Gu Han was touched.

This was a truly good man.

"You've become a servant yourself, and you still have time to worry about me?"

"Me?"

Chen Ping was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Being a servant isn't so bad, actually. It prevents envy from others and gives me some peace. Besides, selling Mysterious Stones is still a job."

"Mysterious Stones?"

Gu Han then remembered.

Earlier, there was indeed a pile of stones in front of Chen Ping.

Could it be...

There was a secret to them?

"Hehe."

But before he could ask, footsteps came from upstairs, and it was Director Wei coming down.

"You two seem to have a lot of free time."

Huh?

A thought struck Gu Han.

Director Wei's attitude naturally indicated something.

"Congratulations."

Director Wei smiled and gave Gu Han a salute.

"Young friend, our Pavilion Master has agreed. The Falling Ghost Fruit is for sale!"

Yet as he spoke.

He didn't bring out the item.

"Tell me."

Gu Han naturally understood his implication.

"What's the price?"

"You're indeed clever, young friend."

Director Wei stared intently at Gu Han, slowly saying, "A Mysterious Instrument, or an Earth Rank or higher cultivation technique or divine ability! If you can't produce that, young friend, then... please leave!"

"What!"

Chen Ping couldn't help but exclaim.