Chapter 177: Third Miss of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan

Wang Ping'an said nothing.

Of course.

The Paper Person also couldn't speak!

Hu Jiushisan watched Wang Ping'an not take out brush, ink, paper, and inkstone to write, his face turned bitter; although he hadn't interacted much with Wang Ping'an, he roughly understood a bit.

Looking at this demeanor, how could anyone not understand Wang Ping'an's meaning?

Clearly, (they) were preparing to sell these four monster corpses to it!

Hu Jiushisan wanted to refuse, but the words wouldn't come out; a smile uglier than crying appeared on his face, and he said:

"Thanks for your care, fellow cultivator; I just sold the three monster corpses you extended credit for me, and people still want more monster corpses; I originally didn't know what to do.

Now, with the four monster corpses you sent, fellow cultivator, it's as if my difficulty is solved!"

If possible, it would under any circumstances refuse to purchase Wang Ping'an's monster corpses; don't be fooled by the fact that not long ago it sold the monster corpses Wang Ping'an had let it buy on credit, not only making no loss but earning a profit.

Yet many of those involved personal favors!

If they want to sell these four monster corpses again without taking a loss, they'd need to owe others a favor.

However...

Being able to satisfy Wang Ping'an, what does owing others a favor matter?

"Fellow cultivator, following the previous deal, for these four monster corpses, I'll purchase each for a thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones!"

At this point, Hu Jiushisan's complexion paused, his face full of awkwardness, and he said:

"But fellow cultivator, I currently don't have that many Low-grade Spirit Stones; I can only extend credit for now, and when you come next time, I'll return that many Low-grade Spirit Stones to you!"

After speaking, Hu Jiushisan saw Wang Ping'an not object, and was about to step forward to collect these four monster corpses, when a sharp shout came from behind.

"Wait a moment!"

Hu Jiushisan instinctively turned his head, and saw a Fox Demon walk out from inside; his peripheral vision caught that among the four monsters Wang Ping'an presented, one corpse was that of a Fox Demon.

He suspected it was very likely that this Fox Demon was kin to their fox clan and the suddenly appearing Fox Demon.

This suddenly appearing fox clan was likely here to avenge a grievance.

Actually.

When Wang Ping'an just presented the four monster corpses, one of which was a Fox Demon corpse, it was startled, looking at the four corpses, clearly having died recently.

No need to think; this Fox Demon must be from the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan.

However.

Knowing this, it held no blame toward Wang Ping'an, except that this Fox Demon wasn't its direct kin, and also because of Wang Ping'an's standing in its eyes.

That makes him a top-tier God of Wealth!

Not to mention this Fox Demon is likely just kin; even if it were direct kin, dying at Wang Ping'an's hands, as long as Wang Ping'an can still make money with it.

It could pretend not to have seen it and even praise Wang Ping'an's killing.

It has many brothers and sisters, not to mention a bunch of messy relatives.

Yet this particular Fox Demon corpse is hard to handle, likely to backfire on the seller; even if it doesn't backfire, it can only be sold at a loss with tears.

But to draw closer to Wang Ping'an, it could only purchase at a high price.

Never expected.

This Fox Demon corpse would not only cause it to lose many Low-grade Spirit Stones, but also cause Wang Ping'an and even itself to offend some people best left untouched.

"If only I had known, I would have let Wang Ping'an keep it!" Hu Jiushisan smiled flattery, saying, "Third Miss, why have you come?"

"Uncle Jiushisan, you still have a business mind; even while guarding Bei damen, you can still make deals. I heard you haven't stopped making money lately!"

Hu Rui casually replied, her tone lacking the usual respect juniors show elders, and asked Niuda, who was trailing half a step behind, "Is it him?"

Niuda said respectfully, "Third Miss, it is this fellow cultivator; the Talismans sold by Hu Jiushisan all come from this fellow cultivator's hand!"

"Niuda, you stupid ox, you eat inside and outside, don't you want to earn Spirit Stones?"

Hu Jiushisan grimaced, glared at Niuda, as if wanting to cut Niuda to pieces.

It was already puzzled; given Hu Rui's status, if she had nothing important, she wouldn't normally appear here, let alone greet it.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it is Hu Rui's elder!

But Hu Rui is of the direct bloodline of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan's ancient ancestor, while it is merely a collateral branch; the direct fox clan has always been the one with its nose in the air.

They rarely pay attention to these collateral branches!

It thought Hu Rui appeared here because she saw a corpse of the same clan and wanted to stand up for them, never expecting she came because of Wang Ping'an.

You have arrived at this novel.

It's not stupid; from Niuda's words, how could it possibly not understand what's happening?

Niuda gave a silent sneer, looking at the exasperated Hu Jiushisan with a mocking gaze.

In the past few days of interaction, it hasn't been short of taking losses in front of Hu Jiushisan; Hu Jiushisan hasn't been short of humiliating it, and it never regarded Hu Jiushisan highly before.

A person with little skill, only relying on birth, can climb onto its head.

When it comes to profit, it is willing to bow and admit fault before Hu Jiushisan, but judging from the past few days, Hu Jiushisan eats meat; whether it's soup or even gnawing bone, it depends on Hu Jiushisan's mood.

It also has to endure Hu Jiushisan's unabashed humiliation!

Since there's no benefit for it, even if there is, it's not much; then don't blame it for flipping the table.

Although.

It would lose some profit, but if it could get Third Miss's beautiful legs—cough, thighs—that would earn far more than silently gnawing bone scraps beside Hu Jiushisan.

"I hope you haven't deceived me!"

Hu Rui glanced at Wang Ping'an, then at the four monster corpses before him, gave Niuda a cold look, saw Niuda's expression becoming increasingly humble, strode forward and said:

"Fellow cultivator, since you wish to sell monster corpses, why not sell them to me? As a clan uncle, I will pay whatever amount I can, in cash, guaranteeing no credit; I will certainly not let you suffer a loss!"

"Third Miss..."

Hu Jiushisan still wanted to say something, but before the words left his mouth, Hu Rui interrupted: "Fellow cultivator, this is four thousand Low‑grade Spirit Stones; you can inspect them, and if there's no problem, I'll take away these four monsters!"

As they spoke, several heavy cloth bags were taken out of Hu Rui's storage bag and tossed in front of Wang Ping'an.

Wang Ping'an showed no courtesy, stepped forward briskly, and first inspected the Low‑grade Spirit Stones inside the cloth bags.

Seeing this, a smug smile appeared on Hu Rui's face.

"Fellow cultivator…"

Hu Jiushisan wore a grin uglier than crying, but when Wang Ping'an's and Hu Rui's gazes fell on him, he finally changed his tone and said:

"Fellow cultivator, I can't produce so many Low‑grade Spirit Stones at once; please forgive me, and remember me if there's any future business!"

He wanted to blame Hu Rui and Wang Ping'an, but whether it was Hu Rui or Wang Ping'an, he dared not offend them, so the reproach at the tip of his tongue could not be spoken.

(End of chapter)