Chapter 147

In the Doupo world

At this moment, Seeing Yao Lao furrowed his brows as he stared at Xiao Yan before him; since earlier, Xiao Yan had been laughing, then excited, then crying, then despondent.

In such a short time, he seemed to have experienced great joy and profound sorrow.

This rich array of expressions left Seeing Yao Lao momentarily flustered.

Could this kid have developed some psychological disorder after being crushed for three years?

His mental state doesn't seem right at all!

Without realizing it, Seeing Yao Lao's intention to take Xiao Yan as his disciple faded somewhat.

Even though Seeing Yao Lao had fallen on hard times, he couldn't possibly take a lunatic as a disciple!

That would bring great shame upon Seeing Yao Lao's name!

Seeing Yao Lao, too, has pride!

While Seeing Yao Lao was thinking this inside, Xiao Yan on the other side had already made his decision.

Xiao Yan: "@Stark @Qin Shi Huang, uh, gentlemen, could one of you lend me one hundred thousand taels of gold? As soon as I succeed in refining the pills, I'll repay you immediately!"

One hundred thousand taels of gold—such a massive loan—could only be mustered by Stark, Ying Zheng, and Zhu Qizhen among all the group members.

At this moment, Xiao Yan could only place his hopes on these three.

Stark: "One hundred thousand taels of gold? No problem on my end!"

Stark: "Transferred it over. When the pills are done, save me the best one!"

Upon hearing these familiar words, everyone felt a surge of bold spirit rush over them.

This scene was identical to the last time they lent money to Tang San.

And last time, Stark had clearly made a fortune.

Yue Buqun: "I'd love to, but I simply lack the resources!"

Zhang Sanfeng: "Who can argue with that!"

Abbot Xuan Ci: "Amitabha! Stark's wealth is far beyond this old monk's reach!"

Wang Dadong: "Another day of envy!"

Luo Ke Li: "Another day of envy!"

Ning Caichen: "Another day of envy!"

Tang San: "Day one of envy!"

This uniform chorus of envy made Xiao Yan on the other side feel envious too.

One hundred thousand taels of gold—lent out on the spot—how utterly bold and generous!

No good, one day I must be like this too!

Thinking of this scene, Xiao Yan's inner determination slowly ignited.

But right now, the urgent priority is to get the pill-refining done.

"Huh……"

With one hundred thousand taels of gold in hand, Xiao Yan exhaled deeply, then turned to glance at Seeing Yao Lao before him.

"To show my sincerity—and as the foundation of our cooperation—I'll bring you into the Immortal's Food Shop!"

Since he had decided to bring Seeing Yao Lao into the shop, Xiao Yan now slowly spoke it out.

But the moment he finished speaking, Seeing Yao Lao's expression changed instantly.

Oh no, it's truly over!

So young, crushed for three years, and now he's gone mad!

Seeing Xiao Yan even mention Immortals, Seeing Yao Lao couldn't help but laugh.

"Heh, Immortals? Boy, do you take me for Bai Chi?"

He chuckled lightly at Xiao Yan, his eyes now filled with a trace of pity.

"I have roamed Zhongzhou, revered as Yaoluo the Pill Master, my pill-refining art at its absolute peak!"

"Though I've never seen the legendary Respected Dou Di, I have encountered Dou Sheng experts!"

"Tell me, what exactly are these 'Immortals' you speak of?"

Seeing Yao Lao shook his head and fell silent here.

He gave Xiao Yan a pitying look, feeling that Xiao Yan's madness was partly his own fault.

After all, the boy's three-year decline had been caused by him.

Though Seeing Yao Lao could not take a madman as a disciple,

he still owed him some compensation.

"Boy, here are three Earth-grade cultivation techniques—my compensation to you!"

With a wave of his hand, three techniques flew out and landed before Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan, who had been watching Seeing Yao Lao show off, suddenly saw he could get cultivation techniques for free, and his face lit up with a smile.

Free cultivation techniques? Of course he'd take them.

Practicing these techniques alongside the Immortal's food would accelerate his strength growth.

"Boy, our connection is……"

"Enough with the showboating—we're running out of time!"

Seeing Yao Lao had intended to bid Xiao Yan farewell, but before he could finish, Xiao Yan cut him off.

Seeing Yao Lao stared at Xiao Yan, bewildered, then suddenly understood.

Has Xiao Yan really sunk into irreversible madness?

"Sigh, boy, I truly wish I could stay, but I must leave now—you……"

A heavy sigh escaped; though Yao Lao felt sympathy, he was even less inclined to stay.

He bore a blood-deep grudge on his back; staying would only harm Xiao Yan.

Yet, before his words were finished, Xiao Yan on the other side no longer wished to watch Yao Lao put on airs.

Without a second thought, he directly purchased a membership slot for Yao Lao in the member group.

Just as a hundred thousand taels of gold vanished in an instant, a mechanical voice sounded within Yao Lao's mind.

"Beep. Food Shop member Xiao Yan has purchased an entry slot for you. Congratulations on becoming a customer of the Food Shop!"

The sudden words left Yao Lao completely stunned; for a moment, he simply could not react.

Gazing blankly at the surroundings, Yao Lao's final glance rested upon Xiao Yan.

Recalling the matters about the Food Shop that Xiao Yan had mentioned earlier, Yao Lao was directly stunned into silence.

Was what he said true?

Do immortals truly exist?

And do immortals truly have immortal cuisine?

Previously, Yao Lao had absolutely not believed it.

But the voice in his mind had suddenly sounded; this was absolutely no illusion!

Moreover, in some vague way, Yao Lao felt a sensation that he truly had a thread of karmic connection with some unknown place.

"What did you just say? You want to leave?"

Just as Yao Lao was shocked, Xiao Yan, having finished the operation on the other side, looked at Yao Lao with confusion.

If he hadn't misheard just now, was this old fellow planning to run away?

The moment that thought occurred, Xiao Yan immediately became alert.

He had just pulled him into the shop, and now he wanted to run; Xiao Yan would suffer a huge loss.

However, the moment Xiao Yan's words were spoken, Yao Lao on the other side instantly changed his expression.

"What leaving? This old man has just been staying in the ring for too long and wishes to stretch his legs!"

Coming to his senses, Yao Lao directly denied it with an open mouth.

What leaving?

The opportunity for immortality is right before one's eyes!

Even if Yao Lao were beaten to death, he would not leave!

What, you say you want face?

How much is face worth?

I, Yao Lao, will pay double!

Watching Yao Lao, who in an instant seemed like a completely different person, Xiao Yan was directly stunned.

Good heavens, your speed of changing faces is far too fast!

Moreover, what you wanted to say just now was absolutely not this, was it?

Xiao Yan raged with inner complaints, while Yao Lao on the other side had already entered the role.

Wasn't he supposed to refine pills earlier?

Then what are we waiting for? Let's act now!

He, Yao Lao, could not wait any longer!

Let us grow bigger and stronger together, and create brilliance once more!