Chapter 614: Clearance Sale (7000-word supplement)

Inside Aaron's Cave Abode.

Qian Fu'er and Shen Zui were both there, the three of them huddled together, drinking the "Jade Dew Wine" that Shen Zui had most recently brewed, while discussing cultivation experiences, market news, and the like.

Lin Yuanping stood by with a wine pot, serving them, his expression still somewhat dazed.

A few days ago, Qingshan Sanren and Baihe Xianzi had suddenly left without saying goodbye, and the treasure-hunting operation they had originally agreed upon was naturally cancelled, leaving him feeling deeply puzzled and also filled with a sense of loss.

At this moment, Qian Fu'er took a sip of the Jade Dew Wine, a look of intoxication spreading across his face: "Fellow Daoist Shen's brewing technique is becoming increasingly refined..."

"A minor craft, not worth mentioning." Shen Zui was very magnanimous; after playing a tune on his jade flute for entertainment, he brought up other matters: "Recently, it has suddenly begun to spread throughout the market—that the female cultivators of Wanfa Pavilion are all thieves by trade, and have committed many acts of murder for wealth, with many fellow daoists having fallen beneath their fragrant skirts. I wonder if it is true?"

For some time recently, people of various appearances and cultivation levels had suddenly been spreading rumors in the market.

The leading Captain was strikingly a Great Perfection cultivator, his Spirit Eyes flashing with sharp light as he swept over the four of them. Only after seeing Aaron's Cave Abode Token did his expression improve significantly: "Our Sanshan Association has investigated and confirmed that 'Wanfa Pavilion' is a Demonic Dao force, and even a branch of the 'Joyous Gate'. We are now issuing a comprehensive warrant for the former Pavilion Master 'You Erniang', as well as accomplices like 'Qingshan Sanren' and 'Baihe Xianzi'... If seen, report it immediately; helping to capture them will be rewarded by the Sanshan Association!"

Inside the front courtyard, Lin Yuanping was stunned: "Joyous Gate? Demonic Dao? Baihe Xianzi, how could that be?"

Qian Fu'er stared blankly at the wine and food before him, then suddenly sighed: "Sigh... in the Immortal Cultivation World, there really is danger at every step. How could we not have known before that Shopkeeper You was actually a Demoness!"

"Sanshan Association inspection, everyone take out your proof of identity!"

"Two thousand five hundred? That is truly a bargain price."

He would neither let the enemy leaders go, nor had he forgotten to cooperate with the report and uphold justice, forcing the Sanshan Association to take the initiative to purge the Thieving Maidens.

"Honestly, I have also met Shopkeeper You a few times; she was indeed a stunner. It is truly unimaginable..."

Jin Buhuan waved his hands repeatedly: "Fellow Daoist, what do you think of this shop of mine? This is an excellent business that can be passed down to descendants. Before this, even if someone offered three thousand Spirit Stones, I wouldn't have sold it!"

This "Fire Feather Arrow" is also a First Tier mid-to-high-grade spell; when cast, it can summon dozens of flaming feather arrows to attack the enemy, which counts as a fairly decent attack Talisman.

"Little Lin!"

Aaron looked at the grinning Jin Buhuan, his expression insincere.

"Let's get drunk until we drop!"

"I was also given a huge fright..."

The two went to the back room, where Lin Yuanping came to serve tea before returning to the main hall to entertain guests.

However, once cultivation progress hits a bottleneck, it remains hard to say.

Aaron rubbed his chin and muttered to himself.

It is said that after the Sanshan Association raided and seized some of the "Wanfa Pavilion's" supplies and cultivators, they also found several strongholds of those Thieving Maidens. Even Foundation Establishment masters were dispatched, wiping out several locations in succession, which made the nearby thieves become much more well-behaved.

At this moment, he was filled with a sense of disillusionment regarding his youthful dreams; he did not know if he was grieving that his first love was a villain, or grieving that there would be no more low-risk treasure-hunting activities in the future.

Jin Buhuan stood up, his entire body of fat wobbling as he left.

"As long as you pay two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones, I will sell the deed to this shop to you, Fellow Daoist. We can go to the Sanshan Association to handle the transfer at any time!" Jin Buhuan patted his chest and said.

And with "Wanfa Pavilion" having lost its leadership and fallen into chaos, unable to fight back, its guilt was almost confirmed.

Aaron feigned a lingering fear: "If this matter had been exposed any later... I might have gone off to explore secret realms with them."

The incident of Demonic Sect spies appearing in Sanshan Market caused quite a stir for several months.

"Fellow Daoist has agreed?" A trace of joy appeared on Jin Buhuan's face.

A year passed...

It was just that they had never found the lair of that group of women, which left the Sanshan Association somewhat regretful.

"No, no, how could I be that kind of person?"

For Aaron, when "Shopkeeper You" died and Qingshan Sanren and Baihe Xianzi fled, this matter was considered over.

"This..."

After displaying a few silhouettes, the patrol team immediately headed to the next Cave Abode.

Aaron laughed heartily, and just as he was about to speak again, he suddenly heard a knock at the door.

Shen Zui gave a bitter smile: "I originally thought that those who cultivate immortality were just recluses in the deep mountains, drinking the dew of orchids in the morning and eating the fallen petals of autumn chrysanthemums in the evening, carefree and unrestrained... I never expected that this Immortal Cultivation World would be no different from the mundane world."

The side effect was that Lin Yuanping became much more dutiful, honestly working as a laborer every day, no longer thinking about going out to take risks.

Aaron estimated that his current state could last for several years.

Aaron looked at the other's back and suddenly called out.

"That is because Fellow Daoist Fang is blessed by fate." Shen Zui laughed heartily, easing the dead silence: "Come, come... let's get drunk until we drop today!"

"Sigh... this consideration is also normal, but Fellow Daoist must be quick; my shop is in high demand."

He went to open the door and discovered that the ones who had come were actually the patrol team cultivators!

"However, this matter is of great importance, so I must carefully consider it for a few days." Aaron picked up his tea, signaling for the guest to leave.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, my lease for this shop hasn't expired yet, has it?"

"Haha... didn't I come to find you, Fellow Daoist, because I have a good opportunity?" Jin Buhuan said with a smile.

Inside the Cave Abode, Aaron was looking at the successfully drawn "Fire Feather Arrow Talisman," a look of joy appearing on his face.

Jin Buhuan scanned his surroundings, a trace of bitterness appearing on his face: "To tell you the truth... I am preparing to take a thirteenth concubine, and this... the other party is a member of an Immortal cultivation family, so the bride price required is truly a bit, well..."

After studying hard for a year, he had finally managed to draw it.

"Boss!"

"What does Fellow Daoist mean?" Aaron's eyes narrowed slightly.

This rumor was naturally spread by Aaron.

'However... the profits of the Small Talisman Hall must be maintained at around one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones per year, no more. Any more... and it might be hard to keep it hidden.'

"Haha, even in the word 'Immortal', there is a person standing next to it."

This made him almost think his affairs had been exposed, and he nearly let his hand slip, ready to unleash the Black Sun Demon Fire to kill them to silence them, then flee in fear of punishment.

Carrying the newly drawn "Fire Feather Arrow Talisman" to the "Small Talisman Hall," he unexpectedly met someone else.

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist wants to borrow Spirit Stones?" Aaron picked up his teacup: "My shop is only a small business, I really lack the means to help..."

The once-resplendent Wanfa Pavilion had become a thing of the past.

Lin Yuanping came over, bowed, and asked, "Do you have any instructions?"

"Mm, go and find out what major events have occurred recently, and also news about this person Jin Buhuan. If necessary, you may go find Old Qian and Little Shen for help..." Aaron instructed calmly.

(End of this chapter)