Supreme Sword Sovereign

"What's the matter?"

Director Wei's brow furrowed.

"Chen Ping, do you have an objection?"

"Director, this..."

Chen Ping glanced at Gu Han and gritted his teeth, "Isn't this a bit too expensive..."

Unlike Gu Han.

Having managed the Treasure Pavilion for many years, he had a rough estimate of the value of the Falling Ghost Fruit.

This thing...

Was worth at most a hundred thousand Yuan Crystals!

And whether it was the Mysterious Instrument mentioned by Director Wei, or the Earth Rank techniques and abilities, their value was ten times higher than that of the Falling Ghost Fruit.

These two items.

Even if you searched the entire Great Qi Dynasty, you definitely couldn't find them!

"Director..."

Chen Ping gave a wry smile.

"This young brother really wants to buy the Falling Ghost Fruit, and our Treasure Pavilion has always valued integrity. We should show some sincerity..."

"Chen Ping!"

Director Wei's face darkened.

"You ungrateful wretch! Are you still one of us at the Treasure Pavilion? This is the decision made by the Pavilion Master, and who are you to question it? This Falling Ghost Fruit, he was the one who insisted on buying it, I didn't force him! Haha, just now you were talking about any price, but now, when it comes down to it, you want to back out?"

With that said.

He glanced at Gu Han with a mocking tone.

"If you really can't produce anything, it's simple! Those Mysterious Stones below, just buy one and crack it open, right? Maybe if you're lucky... you could find a treasure?"

"This..."

Chen Ping's face was bitter.

"The odds of those Mysterious Stones revealing a treasure are less than one in ten thousand, this..."

"Haha."

Director Wei's face was full of impatience.

"If you can't afford it and don't want to crack open a Mysterious Stone, then scram! My time isn't for your amusement!"

Before coming here.

Gu Han knew that obtaining the Falling Ghost Fruit today would not be easy.

Whether it was the Treasure Pavilion's price gouging or Director Wei's extremely poor attitude.

It was all within his expectations.

Therefore, he didn't seem angry, but rather became interested in that pile of stones.

"Brother Chen, can treasures really be found in that pile of broken stones?"

"Broken stones?"

Director Wei scoffed.

"It seems you don't even know what Mysterious Stones are. With such ignorance, you dare to brazenly come to buy the Falling Ghost Fruit?"

"Young brother."

Chen Ping explained in a low voice.

Mysterious Stones.

They seemed no different from ordinary rocks, but they contained secrets.

Beneath their ordinary exterior, Mysterious Stones hid all sorts of strange and rare items.

Medicinal pills, magical treasures, techniques... almost everything could be found within, except the outer layer of the stone, which was extremely special, almost completely blocking all of the cultivators' probing methods. Unless it was completely split open, no matter how high your cultivation level, it was nearly impossible to know what was inside.

In the past, the trend of gambling on stones was prevalent everywhere.

Although these Mysterious Stones were buried deep underground, found within ore veins, rare and hard to find, and very expensive, it still couldn't stop the enthusiasm of cultivators.

However, gradually.

The number of people gambling on stones became fewer and fewer.

Not to mention that most of the Mysterious Stones were empty, even if something was found within, after the passage of time...

The medicinal pills had long lost their potency.

The magical treasures had lost their spirituality.

The techniques were incomplete, with only fragments remaining.

Of course.

It wasn't that no one had ever found good items.

But to pay such a high price for a chance less than one in ten thousand, only those with substantial wealth, using it for amusement, could afford it. How could an ordinary cultivator bear it?

Therefore.

Mysterious Stones went from being highly sought after to being completely ignored.

Whoever bought them.

Was considered a fool!

After hearing his explanation.

Gu Han had a thought.

If it could block almost all probing methods, then...

"Enough, enough!"

Just as he was thinking.

Director Wei's impatient voice came again, "If you can't produce anything and don't have the guts to crack open a Mysterious Stone, then hurry up and scram!"

With that.

He turned and walked into the quiet room, no longer paying any attention to Gu Han.

"Wait."

Gu Han called out to him again.

"What do you want!"

Director Wei's face darkened.

"Do you really think I'm easy to talk to..."

"Who said I'm not buying?"

"Leave quickly... Huh? You can afford it?"

"I can afford it."

Gu Han's expression was calm.

"I'll come back in half a day."

"That won't do!"

Director Wei shook his head repeatedly.

"What if you don't come back? Not to mention wasting half a day of my time, I wouldn't be able to explain to the Pavilion Master!"

Gu Han could see.

Director Wei was deliberately making things difficult.

"This item, for you!"

However.

At this moment, he had no desire to quibble, taking out a fist-sized purple bud from his Storage Bag and tossing it into Director Wei's hands.

"If I don't come back in half a day, this item is yours!"

"Purple Crystal Vine?"

Director Wei's eyes lit up.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect this young brother to have such a good item on him!"

"Is that acceptable?"

Gu Han watched him quietly.

"Of course, of course!"

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Director Wei was overjoyed, playing with the Purple Crystal Vine in his hands, not bothering to hide his greed.

Purple Crystal Vine.

Quite rare.

Worth about twenty thousand Yuan Crystals, even for someone high up in the Treasure Pavilion like him, it was a considerable fortune.

"Sigh..."

Beside him.

Chen Ping sighed quietly.

Even if this deal went through, it would be difficult for the Purple Crystal Vine to return to Gu Han's hands.

"Alright then!"

Having received a response.

Gu Han didn't hesitate anymore and turned to leave.

"I'll be back in half a day!"

Hearing this.

Chen Ping hurriedly followed.

"Hehe."

Watching the two leave, Director Wei suddenly laughed.

"This Purple Crystal Vine, I'll gladly accept!"

He didn't believe at all.

That a mere Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator like Gu Han could produce a Mysterious Instrument or an Earth Rank technique. Not to mention Gu Han, even the Pavilion Master couldn't produce them!

...

Outside.

"Brother Chen."

Gu Han gave Chen Ping a salute.

"Thank you for today, I'll remember this favor!"

"Don't mention it."

Chen Ping was somewhat embarrassed.

"Today, I wasn't able to help at all."

Gu Han shook his head.

To him, Chen Ping's intention was more precious and valuable than if he had actually managed to do the task!

"Young brother."

Chen Ping hesitated.

"Today you seemed... a bit irrational..."

He didn't understand.

How had Gu Han, who used to count every Yuan Crystal, become today's easy target for exploitation?

"Brother."

Gu Han didn't explain.

"I'll see you again in half a day."

With that.

He saluted Chen Ping and left.

Leaving the Treasure Pavilion.

He didn't return to the inn but went straight to a secluded corner in the outer city and stopped.

Director Wei was right.

Gu Han was penniless.

Whether it was a Mysterious Instrument.

Or an Earth Rank technique, he didn't have any.

However.

What he didn't have, someone else did.

Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes, and his consciousness instantly sank to the deepest part.

There.

Lay a treasure that belonged to him alone!

...

"Damn it!"

Just arriving in front of the Sword Prison.

Gu Han heard that all-too-familiar cursing.

Somewhat nostalgic.

Somewhat endearing.

He was about to greet when Shadow's next words turned his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Why isn't this little bastard dead yet!"

"Hehe."

He sneered, and with a thought, a sword qi flashed across the Sword Prison, piercing through the Demon Lord!

"Who!"

The Demon Lord was furious.

"Which bastard... cough cough, kid, you're here."

Seeing it was Gu Han.

He felt a bit guilty.

His words just now... they hadn't been heard, had they?

Definitely heard!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked for no reason!

Spit, this little bastard, still as cunning and sly as ever!

"Speak!"

Gu Han looked at him coldly.

"Why aren't you talking anymore?"

"Kid!"

Shadow couldn't hold back either.

"I'm stuck in this godforsaken place, darker than a prison! Can't you let me curse you a couple of times to vent? As a cultivator, you should have a broader vision and heart! Always fussing over these trivial matters, how can you make further progress?"

With that speech.

He sounded righteous.

Even Gu Han began to doubt.

Was he really being too petty?

"Speak."

Taking advantage of Gu Han's momentary distraction, he crossed his arms and said indifferently, "What brings you to me this time?"

"..."

Gu Han felt something was off.

But at the moment, his mind was on the Falling Ghost Fruit, and he had no desire to argue with Shadow.

"I need a technique."

He looked at Shadow earnestly.

"I need a technique to exchange for the Falling Ghost Fruit."

"What now?"

Shadow sneered.

"Do you have another friend?"

"No."

Gu Han shook his head.

"This time it's for Ah-Sha."

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Shadow naturally wanted to take Ah-Sha as his disciple, and upon hearing this, he became somewhat anxious.

"Is she in trouble?"

"Yes."

Gu Han recounted Ah-Sha's situation to him.

"I need a technique to trade for the Falling Ghost Fruit."

"I told you!"

Hearing that Ah-Sha could only hold on for another three months, Shadow was furious.

"Let me out, and I will find a way to save her! Kid, the Eyes of Truth is such a heaven-defying lineage, if something goes wrong with her under your care, you... you'll be the greatest sinner!"

"So."

Gu Han repeated.

"Give me a technique, the rest, I'll figure out myself."

"You..."

Shadow's tone choked.

He understood.

This was Gu Han's bottom line, everything else could be discussed, but not this.

"I don't have Earth Rank techniques!"

He was full of resentment.

"I've already told you, I only collect the finest! The lowest are Heavenly Rank, take it or leave it!"

"You're lying!"

Gu Han's eyes narrowed.

Earth Rank techniques were one thing.

Heavenly Rank?

As soon as he took it out, not to mention the Treasure Pavilion, even the people from Jade Lifting Sect would definitely not let him go.

"You're trying to harm me!"

"Then there's nothing I can do."

Shadow spread his hands.

"Earth Rank techniques, trash like that, just looking at it is a stain on my eyes, do you know who I am..."

Before he could finish.

Sword qi flashed within the Sword Prison, firmly locking onto him.

"Do you know."

Shadow seemed unfazed, his tone still defiant.

"In the past, the demon soldiers under my command practiced a low-grade Earth Rank technique called Blood Spirit Technique, very trashy, quite unremarkable! Of course, if you insist... cough cough, I can give it to you."

After speaking.

He and Gu Han locked eyes for a moment.

Bastard!

Scoundrel!

Both cursed in their hearts simultaneously.

Moments later.

Shadow willingly handed over the technique, and Gu Han withdrew the sword qi.

The two...

Once again resumed their superficial harmony.

"Damn it!"

After Gu Han left, Shadow cursed, his teeth itching with hatred, "This little bastard, he doesn't look all that big, so why is he so cunning! Just wait! When you're at your wit's end... see if you don't let me out!"

...

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

On the first floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

In front of the pile of Mysterious Stones, Chen Ping was somewhat distracted, occasionally glancing outside.

Across from him.

Sat Director Wei, holding a bowl of spiritual tea, also waiting for Gu Han.

He was curious to see if this little Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator could really bring back a Mysterious Instrument or an Earth Rank technique.

Glancing at Chen Ping.

He sneered to himself.

Your life is almost over, and you still care about others?

Once this matter is over.

It's time to take your life!

"Hehe."

As time was up, he put down the spiritual tea and slowly stood up.

As expected.

He had overestimated that kid.

But... with a Purple Crystal Vine in his pocket, it wasn't a complete waste of time.

"Young brother!"

Just as he was about to leave, Chen Ping's excited shout came from behind.

Gu Han... had returned!