THE DEMONIC KING CHASES HIS WIFE: THE REBELLIOUS GOOD-FOR-NOTHING MISS [1]

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Chapter 221 - Playing tricks on the pretty­-boy (9)

"Your last name is also Su? Hehe, maybe five hundred years ago, we were from the same family." Su Luo smiled while patting his shoulder, "Okay, go to the front and lead the way. Today, the time is still early. We should properly roam around this raw materials marketplace."

"Oh, that's right. Did you also see my and that brocade-dressed young master's conflict just a moment ago?" While walking, it seemed Su Luo suddenly thought of something and she carelessly asked this to Su Xiaoyuan.

"Yes, indeed I did see it just now and also recognized that brocade-dressed young master. Does Miss want to ask about his identity?" Xiaoyuan asked seriously.

Sure enough, this child was not stupid. With regards to his customers, he filtered them carefully through diligent observation. He did not just recklessly rush up to them to ask.

"Okay, tell me his information." Su Luo softy said.

He couldn't make out the client's mood, so with a firm expression, Xiaoyuan replied: "Speaking of that brocade-dressed young master, his background is indeed very powerful. I heard his last name is Liu. He is the second son of Prime Minister Liu, called Liu Chengfeng. Miss, in the future, you should carefully avoid him a little, reportedly, this person is very petty and will certainly avenge any hatred."

From his perspective, a son of the Venerable Prime Minister's family was the highest and most noble existence. It was an existence that he could only look up at from afar.

Su Luo's eyebrows rose slightly, Liu Chengfeng? Prime Minister Liu's family's second young master?

Prime Minister Liu, these three words, why were they so familiar?

Suddenly, a light bulb went on in Su Luo's head, finally, the answer appeared.

Liu Ruohua!

Wasn't Liu Ruohua the third Miss from Prime Minister Liu's residence? Then wouldn't Liu Chengfeng be her older brother?

Hehe, sure enough, people marry because they share the same traits. Two of the Prime Minister Liu's family's younger generation had become her enemy. It looked like her and the Liu residence were unable to get along.

However, speaking of Liu Ruohua, Su Luo suddenly recalled a matter related to her.

That day when she returned to her own remote courtyard. Su Wan had brought their cheap father and hurriedly arrived. At that time, Su Wan was certain that she hadn't returned yet. Then, who was it that told Su Wan the news that she still hadn't returned?

Moreover, how could she confidently say that Su Luo and His Highness Prince Jin went to the Sunset Mountain Range? And also say that she and the Jade Lake's Fairy had a conflict?

Who was this person...simply someone who called out with such passion.

Liu Ruohua, besides her, there simply was no one else.

Hehe, then, the matter of when Su Wan invited the black-clothed hitman to rape her in the middle of the night, to what extent did Liu Ruohua participate in it? It looked like when she returned, she really needed to properly admire the moon and have a heart to heart talk with Su Wan who was locked in the Clear Thinking Courtyard. Having thought up to here, the corner of Su Luo's mouth lifted slightly.

Speaking of which, Su Xiaoyuan was indeed the local boss of this area. After seven to eight turns into very small streets, he brought Su Luo to an old street with simple, unadorned, old-fashioned houses.

He pointed to an old-fashioned residence with a courtyard and said to Su Luo: "Miss, this is the home of Elder Chen. Elder Chen's family's hidden shop is among the most abundant in supply of raw materials and with the most variety of highest grades material. Naturally, the price is also very high."

Su Luo's gaze swept the surroundings once.

This place appeared somewhat remote and desolate. It didn't look lived-in and very few people passed by here. The area had a quiet and deserted appearance.

However. this did give off a little of the atmosphere of a hidden shop.

Just like in Su Luo's previous world, the most authentic delicious food was not at the noisiest city center, but was often located at unremarkable places. A tourist with a fleeting glance in passing and without a person guiding them, often wouldn't be able to find these places.

Su Xiaoyuan's little knuckles went 'knock, knock, knock' on the door, in a pattern of three long and two short knocks.

Not long after, the door opened with a creaking sound.

At the doorway, a very old face, like the skin of an orange peel, appeared. His entire face was full of wrinkles, with turbid eyes and grizzled hair. He appeared to be an elderly man of eighty or ninety years old.

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"Uncle Chen, I brought over a customer for you." Su Xiaoyuan reverently bowed with hands held in front of him. He had a differential expression; his eyes were clear and pure.

Old Chen's sharp eyes were like the point of a knife launched towards Su Luo, in just that straightforward way, staring at Su Luo.

Su Luo hardly took it lying down and returned the stare. Her back was straight and her gaze was chilly without a single ripple. Her imposing manner was not in the least going to back down.

Both of them stared at each other face-to-face for a long time, neither sides willing to give way.

Finally, it was still Old Chen who lost the staring contest first.

Only, Old Chen neither nodded nor shook his head. He turned around and with hands behind his back, went in. He softly spit out merely three words: "Open the door."

With this, she had passed the test? Su Luo, with a somewhat speechless expression, looked at Su Xiaoyuan.

Up until now, Su Xiaoyuan had been holding his breath, and he was finally able to let it out. He patted his stomach and took a breath, but his smile was radiant: "Let's go, Uncle Chen agreed to let us go in."

"This place would actually drive customers away?" Su Luo felt that this was somewhat unfathomable.

Xiaoyuan proudly raised his little head and said to Su Luo: "Of course, Uncle Chen's temper is eccentric. Normally, he doesn't like to see strangers, that's why he is not fond of being bothered by strangers. People who can come here normally are people who had done business with him for a few times and the collaboration was a pleasant one. People like Miss, who is coming here for the first time and is welcomed to go inside are very few, very few."

"Isn't it because I relied on your fortune?" Su Luo smilingly replied.

"It's not, I also brought clients here a few times before, but without exception, they were all driven away by Uncle Chen." Xiaoyuan's expression was serious as he continued: "There are three types of people that could enter this courtyard. One type is the business people that had pleasant collaborations with him. Another type is people Uncle Chen say that brought them together through fate. And the last kind is..."

"What is it?" Su Luo curiously asked.

"Foolish spendthrift." Xiaoyuan covered his mouth as he smilingly responded.

"Foolish spendthrift?" Su Luo had a hard-to-accept expression: "Then you tell me. Do I belong to the second type or the third type?"

Xiaoyuan was all smiles as he glanced at Su Luo: "Older sister, naturally, you are the type which fate brought you together. As for the foolish spendthrift, take him for an example--" Su Xiaoyuan's finger pointed towards a brocade-dressed pretty-boy youngster. However, when he saw that guy's face as he turned around, the smile at the corner of his mouth immediately stiffened. It transformed into a sobbing tone: "Miss, I really didn't do this on purpose...I really didn't know he would be here...."

The person that scared Xiaoyuan stiff was none other than the person who had wanted to forcefully buy Su Luo's red-colored crystal stone from before. The brocade-dressed young master who was driven away from the raw materials marketplace by the supervising guards. He was also Liu Ruohua's older brother, Liu Chengfeng.

Seeing this face, a short saying flashed through Su Luo's heart: This truly was enemies on the same narrow road. Such a large raw materials marketplace, so many hidden shops, and against all expectations, she once again ran into him.

Now, this Liu Chengfeng young master was right in the middle of cutting a stone, piece by piece.

Su Xiaoyuan saw those stones and couldn't help stared wide-eyed with a somewhat incredulous expression: "Oh heavens. These source stones are all of the highest grade. Every piece was more than fifty gold, and he actually cut it like cutting a vegetable, cutting randomly and negligently. If he was to break the crystal stone from this cutting method, then it would be a pity."

A broken crystal stone from cutting would have its spirit force dispersed outwards. If it was not refined for cultivation and following a period of time in postponement, the spirit force would become less and less, until it all fade away. Therefore, the price of a broken piece of crystal stone generally wouldn't sell for very high.

Su Luo's hands encircled her arm. She contentedly laid against the mahogany pillar. She indifferently watched as Liu Chengfeng cut the stones.

Now, as for Liu Chengfeng, he still hadn't discovered Su Luo's presence. His entire attention was concentrated on the source stone in his hand.

Seeing piece after piece of source stone, he was full of hope, but after cutting it open, it had thoroughly disappointed him, and an angry expression flashed across Liu Chengfeng's face.

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Liu Chengfeng's luck didn't seem to be very good. He had cut nine source stones in a row, without even mentioning higher grade crystal stones, even red-colored crystal stones hadn't appeared.

Now, placed in front of Liu Chengfeng was an oval-shaped source stone about the size of a soccer ball. Just looking at its exterior, it should perform very well. There were spots and snake-like stripes, clearly labeling it as having great potential to produce a crystal stone. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been picked by Liu Chengfeng. .

Only, didn't know if the inside was as promised.

After all, regarding the human race, even if they were the most formidable experts, they still weren't able to penetrate through the outer layer of the source stone to determine what's inside.

This was the last piece of source stone he had purchased.

Liu Chengfeng was hesitantly holding the source stone, uncertain where he should start cutting. He measured the stone up, down, left and right, he was reluctant to start cutting.

Today, he had spent one thousand gold coins and had carefully selected these ten lumps of source stones. However, after cutting the preceding nine stones, they had all contained nothing but waste materials. If this last piece still didn't succeed, then his ten thousand gold coins had only bought the sound of water floating away.

One thousand gold coins, that was equal to ten thousand silver coins. Even though he, Liu Chengfeng, was the second son from the most noble Prime Minister's family, this amount of money was also not something he could easily throw around.

Now, Liu Chengfeng was undoubtedly nervous and apprehensive. He laid down the stone cutting knife and from the side, took out a sharpening knife. He carefully and gently started from the left, slowly following along the direction of the snake-like banding polishing into the stone.

After polishing the stone for about ten minutes, Liu Chengfeng clearly became somewhat impatient. He directly changed back to the stone cutting knife and without gesturing, he immediately cut down in the middle, starting to slice towards the sides.

A "crack" sound echoed, the source stone split down the middle into two pieces. The cut was neat, even and smooth as if it was tofu. It was a pity that the inside was all greyish-white, not even the shadow of a crystal stone could be seen.

"Bang!" Liu Chengfeng angrily threw down the stone cutting knife. His eyes just happened to catch sight of Su Luo who was directly facing him, with a smile that was not quite a smile.

Enemies meeting on the same narrow road.

When enemies came face-to-face, their eyes blazed with hatred.

Even more so when meeting under these kind of circumstances.

"It's you--" Liu Chengfeng recognized Su Luo with one glance. A pair of darkened eyes now were covered with even more haze. They glared at Su Luo with a very vicious and cold expression.

The corner of Su Luo's mouth lifted into an unsympathetic smile, her eyebrows rose slightly and she carelessly said: "Yes, it's this lady, what are you going to do about it?"

Liu Chengfeng hadn't had a chance to speak before the doglike lacky at his side had already rushed forward. He arrogantly said to Su Luo: "Do you know the status of our young master? You actually dare to use this kind of attitude to speak to our family's young master?"

Such a minor servant, Su Luo didn't feel like wasting words on him and directly ignored him. She merely shook her head and looked down upon Liu Chengfeng. "Second young master Liu's luck, tsk, tsk, tsk...."

"Shut up!" Just now, Liu Chengfeng's mood was not so good, and to also be confronted with Su Luo's taunting banter, a ball of fire combusted into a raging flame in his heart.

"This is the Chen residence, not your Liu residence. Put away your son of Prime Minister's behavior, unless you're not afraid of losing face." Su Luo leisurely said while sitting on a deck chair under a wisteria tree on the side. Her gaze indifferently swept a glance at Liu Chengfeng. The expression in her eyes was full of disregard.

Liu residence, the Prime Minister's son...As it turned out, she actually knew he was Prime Minister Liu's family's second young master. Then, why would she dare to act this way towards him? What was her background? Where did she get the confidence to dare disregard himself in this way? Liu Chengfeng's eyes narrowed slightly, a thread of stunned surprise flashed through his eyes.

Right now, Su Luo was stroking the little divine dragon who was sleeping charmingly and naively in her lap.

The little divine dragon wasn't even a little bit conscious of his nobleness as a golden divine dragon. He was sprawled on his back, laying down in Su Luo's lap. His little belly swelled and released continuously, while a thread of saliva hung at the corner of his mouth. Evidently, he was in a deep sleep.

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However, taking into consideration of his instinct for security; his little paws had tightly grabbed onto Su Luo's lapel, afraid of being discarded.

"Your little puppy actually seems pretty good." Liu Chengfeng discarded that useless source stone, he was not going to cut anymore. With both hands behind his back, he leisurely walked over to Su Luo's side. He arrogantly looked down while sizing up the little divine dragon in her lap, "Tell me, how much is this little thing, this lord wants to buy it."

Wanted to buy the little divine dragon? The corner of Su Luo's mouth slowly split at the seams into an arc. She shot a pondering gaze at Liu Chengfeng.

Was the little divine dragon something a person who wanted to buy could buy ah? I'm afraid that even if the Prime Minister worked for one hundred lifetimes as a Prime Minister, he still wouldn't be able to collect enough money to buy a single hair on the little divine dragon.

Su Luo lightly said: "Not selling."

"Loathsome girl! Our family's young master wanting to buy your puppy is considered him favoring you! How dare you fail to appreciate his kindness!" Didn't know from where that doglike lackey came out once again. He arrogantly pointed at Su Luo's nose and cursed.

All of a sudden, white-colored rays of light appeared in front of their eyes, then a bloody mist sprayed out--

"Ahhh--！！！" That doglike lakey saw his own right hand neatly severed at the wrist, at the moment, he still hadn't reacted to it. As soon as his reaction caught up. the pain immediately made him screech out loud like a slaughtered pig. His pain made him run around the courtyard haphazardly.

"You, you, you--"Liu Chengfeng didn't expect that this loathsome girl would be this vicious. Before she even said anything, she would strike and had already attacked. He loudly roared with anger, saying: "How can a woman like you be so malicious! Too vile!"

"What? Young master Liu also wants this miss to cut off his repulsive tongue?" Su Luo unhurriedly gestured towards the dagger covered in dripping blood. She shot Liu Chengfeng an indifferent glance.

This woman...Liu Chengfeng's heart trembled a little, but his face had an expression of enduring this while he angrily said: "Since you know who I am, then very good. You dared to injure someone from the Liu family, then wait for the Liu family's retaliation! People from the Liu family will absolutely not be bullied like this in vain!"

Su Luo looked down at him and smiled: "You keep saying using the Liu family name to retaliate. Liu Chengfeng, are you still a little kid who would go home to ask the older generation for help?"

She actually dared to look down on him! Liu Chengfeng was almost choked half to death by Su Luo's last half of her sentence. He furiously said: "Good, very good, you are very good! If you have the guts, then report your real name!"

When Su Luo came to the raw materials marketplace, she was afraid of things that would emerge that she couldn't gain control of. Therefore, she intentionally made over herself to look only thirty percent like her real appearance. It was assured that even if Su Xi stood in front of her, she may not necessarily recognize her.

She currently came here concealing her real appearance, why would she report her real name? Was this Liu Chengfeng's brain burned until he was confused?

Just at this moment suddenly, the little divine dragon in Su Luo's lap woke up.

He opened his misty eyes, those sleepy eyes drowsily looked at Su Luo. His right little paw was rubbing at his eye socket. That face had am innocent and bewildered expression which was really too adorable for people to ignore.

Su Luo, when faced with his expression, her heart immediately went soft. Such an adorable little thing, really didn't want him to grow up.

Liu Chengfeng saw that Su Luo's attention was now attracted to the puppy, completely ignoring the Prime Minister's son in front of her. Suddenly, he flew into a rage over this humiliation. His hand grabbed towards the little divine dragon and coldly said: "Since it's like this, then this puppy will be considered your offer of apology. Now, he belongs to me!"

You-Actually-Dared-To-Snatch-Away-The-Little-Divine-Dragon!

Tired of living?

Before Su Luo could take action, one could only see the hand reaching towards the little divine dragon suddenly blow out a bloody mist. Afterwards, were the desperate cries of an utterly discomfited Liu Chengfeng: "Aaahhhhhh--"

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How sharp was the little divine dragon's teeth? At that time, the arrow from the Jade Lake's fairy which had contained the strength of heaven and earth was also gnawed to bits by him, as if chewing on a sugar cane. To say nothing of Liu Chengfeng's human body made of flesh and blood.

However, the little divine dragon was still in a drowsy state, therefore his actions were much gentler than when awake. So, he only took a tiny bite of Liu Chengfeng's flesh.

Liu Chengfeng saw that the back of his hand was missing a mouthful of flesh, with blood violently spurting out. Immediately, he furiously yelled: "Loathsome girl! Today, you are toast! Don't you even think about walking out of this door!!!"

The sounds of activity here were too loud, arousing the attention of Old Chen inside the room.

Now, his eyebrows wrinkled, with his body straight and tall, and both hands behind his back, step by step, he strolled out into the courtyard. A trace of annoyance and impatience flashed across his eyes: "Stop making so much noise! If both of you keep this up, then get out!"

If Old Chen was a proprietor of a regular hidden store, then no problem, but unfortunately, he wasn't. Everybody knew that behind the scenes, Old Chen, in this raw materials marketplace, was linked to countless connections. Hence, in Old Chen's residence, nobody dared to be impudent.

If you were to offend Old Chen and be put on the blacklist, then afterwards, you wouldn't even be allowed to go through the entrance of this raw materials marketplace.

So, even though Liu Chengfeng was infuriated until he was screaming, he still wouldn't dare to take action in front of Old Chen.

Only his treacherous gaze was full of viciousness, sinisterly staring at Su Luo. Thus, this confirmed how strong his wrath was in his heart.

Su Luo only faintly smiled as if unconcerned about his ire.

Just at this time, suddenly, the little divine dragon in Su Luo's lap started to move about.

He jumped out of Su Luo's lap like a graceful leopard and onto the ground. One could see him run quickly towards where Liu Chengfeng was cutting source stones. Finally, he stopped at the last source stone Liu Chengfeng had cut before.

That lump of oval-shaped source stone had already been split into two pieces by Liu Chengfeng. It was divided into two equal-sized half spheres.

And the little divine dragon jumped on top of the right half of that source stone while barking "awoo, awoo".

Su Luo was delighted!

What was the little divine dragon? He was a mobile crystal stone detector. A crystal stone that could make him excited, how could it be inferior?

However, just when Su Luo was in the midst of being excited, Liu Chengfeng had also recovered his thoughts. He took large strides to walk towards that piece of source stone and was about to brush the little divine dragon away.

However, the little divine dragon merely bared his fangs at him.

Su Luo's footsteps stopped, she worriedly held up her forehead.

Not of the human race really not human like, even if you are from the noble divine dragon race, this IQ...really made people worry about him.

This source stone was originally Liu Chengfeng's, now, with the little divine dragon's fervent performance, anybody would know that there was a problem here. Although Liu Chengfeng didn't know that the little divine dragon could detect crystal stones, he could tell that this was a good omen. Anybody would look at the cut source stone more closely to get to the bottom of it.

As expected.

Now, Liu Chengfeng laughed evilly again and again. He summoned his subordinates: "Drive this puppy away! Afterwards, place this half of the source stone onto the cutting device. This lord will properly cut it, and check to see if there is or isn't a crystal stone inside."

Su Luo somewhat regretfully sighed. It looked like this time she had made the clothes for other people.

Only, letting Liu Chengfeng snatch away this small advantage for free. Originally, he had already discarded it as something he didn't want...Alas, this feeling of lost was damn stifling.

However, just at this time, something happened that startled the heavens and reversed the situation.

One could only see the little divine dragon hugging that half of source stone tightly. He was unwilling to let go. Seeing everyone come towards him and about to encircle him, he immediately became anxious. He was so anxious that he frantically circled around on top of that half of the source stone.

Finally, the him that was quick-witted in an emergency--

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He stuck his little butt up high, his thin right hind leg lifted up and aimed at that half of source stone. With a twinkle sound, he let out a stream of yellow pee...

The corner of Su Luo's mouth pursed, not being able to bear anymore, she turned her head away....As his master, how could she not feel embarrassed okay?

Liu Chengfeng's mouth pumped* a few times, and he had a constipated expression on his face. His brows knotted in disgust.

At this time, even Old Chen's sharp-as-a-knife expression also pursed slightly. His ancient, well-like deep pupils which were normally placid now had a thread of laughter.

Because this little guy really was too...it just made people speechless.

Other family's little animals would protect their food, however, nobody had ever heard of one that tried to snatch a source stone...it really was an offbeat puppy that was full of mystical characteristics.

Following a period of silence, Liu Chengfeng was the first to react. He glared at Su Luo sinisterly, the corner of his mouth perked up into an evil sneer: "That half of source stone was sullied by your pet. Now, you tell me what should be done."

Hearing his tone...it was as if the fault lied with her? However, things ending up this way was not so bad.

Nobody discovered her gaze wandering over with a greedy light, that had disappeared faster than a wink.

Su Luo frowned, she didn't have a worried expression and threw a quick glare at the little divine dragon. Again, she frowned and said to Liu Chengfeng: "Isn't it just some urine on the surface of the source stone? Just cut it away and it would be fine."

Since Liu Chengfeng had already decided to place the blame on her, how could he be made to let go so easily? He was already prepared to extort a lot of money from her and earn back all the money he had lost today from buying source stones.

One could only see that Liu Chengfeng's expression was not agreeable, as he coldly smiled: "You tell me to cut it away, so then I'll just cut it away?"

"Then what do you want? Want me to ask a person to clean it before returning it to you?" Su Luo's expression appeared to be angry in an instant, she fought back with her reply.

"Humph! The surface can be washed clean, but what about luck? Maybe inside it was a green crystal stone worth five thousand kilograms of gold. Since your obnoxious puppy peed on it, all of the luck disappeared. This debt, how do you want to settle it!" Liu Chengfeng arrogantly raised his chin and said forcefully.

"You, your type of person, how can you be so capricious and mule-headed! If there was one inside it, then it has one. If it doesn't have it, then it really doesn't have it. This crystal stone was formed several thousands of years ago. How could it be made to disappear by my puppy's pee? Who are you trying to kid? If you want to extort from me, you should at least make up a good reason!" It seemed as if Su Luo had not been lightly angered. Her face had turned red, and she was stamping her feet in fury.

Yet, the more Su Luo acted this way, the more pleased Liu Chengfeng became. One could only see him laughing evilly repeatedly, pointing at the little divine dragon who was still howling 'awoo, awoo' at half of the source stone: "Isn't it your family's puppy?"

Su Luo nodded her head.

Liu Chengfeng seized this opportunity to pressure her even more: "Did he or did he not just pee?"

Su Luo once again nodded her head.

Liu Chengfeng said with relish: "Then, these gold coins, are you going to compensate for them or not?"

Su Luo frowned, shook her head and said: "That half piece of source stone was already something you discarded and didn't want. How could you ask me for compensation, it's too unreasonable!"

"Humph, who said this lord doesn't want that half piece of source stone? This lord spent money to buy source stones, why wouldn't I want it? You think this lord is wealthy enough to burn money?" The more Liu Chengfeng said, the more he gave off a victorious, imposing manner. Step by step, he pressured Su Luo, "Are you going to pay or not? If you are not going to pay, then this lord will pluck the hair off your puppy one strand at a time and make barbeque dog meat steamed buns out of him!"

Su Luo seemed to have been greatly infuriated, but she had no alternative. Finally, she clenched her teeth and said: "In the end, what do you want to do!"

"One thousand gold coins." With a 'flip' sound, Liu Chengfeng opened his folding fan and fanned himself in a satisfied manner. He conceitedly raised his chin and shot a glance at Su Luo from the corner of his eyes, "One thousand gold coins, the money to settle the debt for the goods delivered. Not taking credit for payment."

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He had spent one thousand gold coins here at Old Chen's place and had bought ten lumps of source stone. However, he had not reaped any gains from those source stones. Now, it just so happened he had bumped into an enemy with more money than sense. If he didn't blackmail her, who else was he going to extort money from?

Liu Chengfeng fanned himself, his face had an abnormally sinister smile

Su Luo's brows were tightly creased with a bullied and anxious appearance. "One thousand tael? No way! At most one hundred tael!"

"The price is fixed at one thousand gold coins!" Liu Chengfeng coldy snorted and arrogantly lifted his eyebrows.

"How could you just open with a random price like this? Clearly the previous nine source stones were all cut open and not even a fart could be seen! How could you ask me to also pay your bill for those! Do you really regard me as a fool?" Su Luo glared at him, not at all convinced.

Liu Chengfeng fanned himself and unhurriedly said: "This lord concedes that you said a lot. However, this lord wants you to hand over one thousand gold coins now. Otherwise, that obnoxious puppy of yours will be this lord's compensation. Humph, humph, now you choose."

Su Luo appeared to be at a loss, she hesitated for a while and finally feebly asked: "Couldn't you make it a little less expensive?"

"No way!" The more Su Luo's manner weakened, the more imposing and strong Liu Chengfeng's manner became. He was overbearing and forceful as he waited for Su Luo's response: "One thousand gold coins, the price is non-negotiable! Now reply quickly, are you going to compensate me in gold coins or give me that obnoxious puppy?"

At this moment, Liu Chengfeng really believed that Su Luo was afraid of him.

Su Luo smirked in her head, but her face only revealed an appearance of someone who was about to sob. She thought it over again and again. In the end, she reluctantly handed over her purse to Liu Chengfeng.

Before Liu Chengfeng could take it, Su Luo withdrew her hand.

"What are you doing now?" Liu Chengfeng angrily said as he glared at Su Luo with eyes wide open.

Su Luo merely turned around to look at Old Chen and said to him: "Will Uncle Chen act as a witness for me, please?"

When the time came and the crystal stone was dug out of that source stone, what was to be done if Liu Chengfeng changed his mind and reneged on this deal? There was no doubt Liu Chengfeng was this type of immoral character, doing this kind of thing would indeed be a piece of cake for him.

Just now, Old Chen was able to intimidate Liu Chengfeng to stop with just one sentence. Su Luo was clearly able to understand that Old Chen was Liu Chengfeng's nemesis.

Old Chen took a slight glance at Su Luo. A pair of eyes that had became cloudy with the passage of the years all of a sudden had a fleeting flash of coldy clear rays of light.

He was just like that, unmoving as he quietly sized up Su Luo. His eyes had a complicated expression.

This kind of examining gaze made Su Luo's heart a little upset from fear. She had a faint feeling that since the time she had first taken a step into this residence, Old Chen had an attitude of probing and examining her the entire time. This made her heart become secretly curious.

Sizing her up for quite a while, it was not known how many circles Old Chen's forceful mind revolved around. Finally, he agreed and nodded his head. He indifferently said: "Fine, agreed"

Liu Chengfeng momentarily was stumped for words. This was simply too hard to believe.

Su Luo was unaware of Old Chen's origins, but Liu Chengfeng knew a little bit about it. Otherwise, he as the second young master from the Prime Minister's residence wouldn't be so afraid of the consequences of offending this old man from the marketplace.

From his own impression, this rotten old man was always unsmiling and laconic. For a long period of time, Liu Chengfeng had believed that this rotten old man was mute because he had never seen the old man talk to anyone.

Afterwards, he had come more often and occasionally would hear a word or two from the old man's mouth. However, the majority of the time, Old Chen wouldn't take notice of other people even if that person the Mercenary Union's President, the Venerable Beichen.

However...However this loathsome girl...she would actually invite this rotten old man to act as a witness?

And this rotten old man had actually agreed?

Regarding this issue...Liu Chengfeng become somewhat confused.

In the end, what was the origin of this loathsome girl?

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To say she was from a noble background, but she obviously looked like a waste. Moreover, her complexion was a waxy yellow with average features. On her body, he really couldn't make out any of the telling mannerisms and aloofness a person from noble family background would have.

To say she was from a commoner background, but against all expectations, in the raw material marketplace, even the Captain of the guards would come over to stand up for her. Moreover, this rotten old man also gave her special treatment.

Therefore, Liu Chengfeng was perplexed.

"Then just write a document of proof." Su Luo smilingly said.

"Document of proof?" Old Chen shot a glance at Liu Chengfeng, his muddy eyes narrowed dangerously. It had a kind of raw cold aura of a sword being unsheathed.

"No, no, no need, no need. There's no need for something like a document of proof. Having you, the Elder ,vouching for this exchange, who would dare to renege. Who doesn't want to continue mingling in this raw materials marketplace?" Liu Chengfeng repeatedly waved his hand while forcing out a pretend smile.

Old Chen then turned his gaze to face Su Luo. He nodded his head and coldly said: "Rest assured, even if you cut out a piece of green crystal stone, nobody would dare to covert what's yours."

A smiling expression appeared in Su Luo's eyes: "Since Uncle Chen said it, then someone as humble as me naturally will believe it."

Su Luo had barely finished speaking when she immediately took out a bag from her wide sleeves. With the next movement, she tossed it to Liu Chengfeng. "One thousand gold coins, no more no less. Now we are even. right?"

Liu Chengfeng thought that Su Luo had given in because of his own threat. So he was elated and in a very cheerful mood.

Because in this way, he had earned back all the gold coins he lost today.

Liu Chengfeng weighed the bag full of gold coins, smiling with a belittling expression while looking at Su Luo, and waved his hands. "Okay, now that piece of urine-covered, waste of a rock material is now yours."

Speaking of this girl, she really was stupid. He had merely used a little intimidation on her, but unexpectedly, she really took out one thousand gold coins. Just looking at her forehead, he saw eight words; Foolish person with too much money, come quickly!

Liu Chengfeng was extremely happy, humming a ditty, he contentedly sat down under the

wisteria tree's blossoms. He had one leg crossed over the other, contemptuously looking down at Su Luo.

And also at this time, Su Luo was simply ecstatic.

One thousand gold coins, she had merely used one thousand gold coins to exchange for that piece of source stone. This was simply too worthwhile. The little divine dragon's 'awoo, awoo' speech was something nobody else understood, but she actually did. Earlier, she had already made up her mind to do whatever it took to get this piece of source stone.

Su Luo swept a quick glance at the still feeling blissful Liu Chengfeng. Seeing that right now, he had an expression of flaunting the fact that he had gotten the better end of the deal and had taken advantage of her. She couldn't help feeling that he was laughable.

Liu Chengfeng didn'twant to leave? Extremely good, then she'd just let him see with his own eyes his missed opportunity. Let him regret until his intestines were green.

Su Luo was just about to go and cut open the source stone. However, she never expected that Old Chen would be a step faster and walk right in front of her. He snatched that half of the source stone from her with a serious expression and said: "Miss, this time, let this old man cut open the source stone for you, alright?"

Su Luo somewhat embarrassedly said: "Uncle Chen, you wanting to cut the stone for me can't be better. However, this source stone was peed on by my puppy, how could I have the nerve to ask you to cut it open for me?"

Old Chen faintly smiled as he quickly glanced at Su Luo. He lowered his voice, and stressing every word, said: "Being able to get the little divine gold dragon's pee should be an honor for this piece of source stone."

Huh? Su Luo was speechless on the spot!

This Old Chen....He, he, how did he know that the puppy was not a real puppy, but rather, from the dragon race. Moreover, he could readily point out that he was from the most respected royal family of the dragon race, the divine gold dragon race?

This was simply too formidable!

Seeing Su Luo's entire face become stunned from surprise, the corner of Old Chen's mouth seemed to lift into a shallow arc. He gave a 'humph' and coldly said: "What are you afraid of? Old Chen doesn't have the time to prattle this everywhere."

Chapter 229 - Speechless on the spot (2)

"No, that's not it, why would you, an elderly person think... "In the end, how was he able to see through the disguise? Su Luo picked up the little guy and looked at him from top to bottom. According to her own eyes, this clearly was a pure white-colored little puppy! Where has it leaked the appearance of a little divine dragon?

Old Chen merely smiled and didn't respond. He merely looked deeply at Su Luo and the little divine dragon. Afterwards, he turned his entire attention to concentrate on that piece of source stone that was soaked in urine.

Old Chen, from the start, didn't choose to use the cutting knife, but instead used the stone sharpening knife. From the surface, he slowly polished towards the interior.

During this entire process, his expression was serious and very focused. He was very careful and cautious, afraid that because of a coarse action, he would cause an abrasion that would ruin a high quality crystal stone.

And now, apart from Su Luo, there was another person watching at Old Chen's side.

This person was none other than Liu Chengfeng, who was extremely happy just a moment ago.

In the beginning, he was indeed deliriously happy. However, when he saw Old Chen take the stone from Su Luo to personally cut it, afterwards, he became somewhat unsure and perturbed. Hastily, he stood up and voluntarily ran over to observe.

Old Chen's pair of hands that was cutting the stone flowed gracefully, giving off an extraordinary sense of beauty.

It was just that the source stone gradually got smaller and smaller from polishing. When it finally was the size of a goose egg, a trace of a crystal stone still could not be seen. .

The breath Liu Chengfeng was holding suddenly loosened. He saw Su Luo's expression becoming downcast, immediately, he smiled and was overjoyed: "Hey, hey, you couldn't have thought that there really is a piece of crystal stone in here, right? Really made me laugh to death. I already said it was just waste material. How could it have a crystal stone inside? Look here, you made Old Chen work so hard for you in vain."

Su Luo's hands was looped around her arms, her eyes swept across him coldly: "What? You think there's no crystal rock inside? Do you want to make a bet?"

Su Luo's gaze stayed on that purse hanging on Liu Chengfeng's waist.

One thousand gold coins was not a small sum of money. Spending it on source stones was not altogether inexcusable. However, if Liu Chengfeng got to keep the coins from Su Luo, then she would certainly not feel very pleased about this outcome.

"I'll bet, who is afraid of whom?" Liu Chengfeng couldn't wait to cheat more gold coins from Su Luo's body. Because when he looked at Su Luo, he didn't have a good feeling. Whenever he saw her out of luck, he was sincerely happy.

"Then okay, let's just bet with the bag of gold coins from before." Su Luo raised her hand and unconcernedly said: "If there is nothing inside that goose egg-sized source stone, then it's your win, the converse result is my win. What do you think?"

"Okay!" Liu Chengfeng threw that bag of gold coins on the table.

Su Luo also didn't fall behind, she raised her hand and conveniently, another bag of gold coins appeared on the table.

Afterwards, both of their gazes transferred to Old Chen's direction, their eyes staring fixedly on Old Chen's skillful hands that were wrinkled like an orange peel, but still nimble.

Following that, the source stone gradually became smaller and smaller. It finally ended up being only as big as a chicken egg.

The corner of Liu Chengfeng's mouth curved into a magnificent, proud smile. He contemptuously swept a glance at Su Luo, "You're definitely going to lose."

"The outcome hasn't been decided yet, so be patient and wait for it." Su Luo looked at that piece of source stone as she responded with humble-sounding words.

A crystal stone that could make the little divine dragon this excited, it was definitely not a low grade crystal stone. Most likely, it was of a higher grade than a green-colored crystal stone, right? Su Luo held her chin and silently pondered.

"Humph, a dead duck mouthing off, just wait a bit, you will be humiliated!" Liu Chengfeng gave a cold snort. Inside of a source stone that small would have a crystal stone? Who were you trying to fool? He sure wouldn't believe it.

However, very quickly, reality gave a resounding slap to Liu Chengfeng's face.

Liu Chengfeng wasn't able to smile again, there was no time for it to retreat, so momentarily, the smile at the corner of his mouth become stiff. .

Chapter 230 - Speechless on the spot (3)

Because he unexpectedly saw, on the edge of that chicken egg-sized source stone, a faint trace of a greenish-blue color had actually emerged...

Was it green- or cyan-colored? It was hard to tell apart, but regardless, having any color was great!

Also at this moment, Old Chen's gaze became even more focused. He slowed down the speed he was using to polish the stone. He very carefully rubbed away at this corner and that corner.

Soon, the crystal stone that was concealed beneath the greyish-white layer emerged in front of everyone's eyes--

Crystal stone, a cyan with some green, colored crystal stone?

This, this, this...was simply too frightening!

Originally, even a green-colored crystal stone was extremely rare; on this continent. it was difficult to get one with simply ten thousand gold coins. Yet, before everyone's eyes, this piece was not only green, but it even had a bright cyan color.

A cyan with some green, it could be treated and sold as a cyan-colored crystal stone. This was worth fifty thousand gold coins!

Liu Chengfeng only felt his legs go limp, with his vision turning dark. He almost fainted.

How was this possible! It was simply too inconceivable, it was beyond a person's imagination! This clearly was waste material that he didn't want and then discarded!

Heavens, he had actually sold a source stone containing a cyan and green-colored crystal stone worth fifty thousand gold coins, for merely one thousand gold coins to another person....Presently, Liu Chengfeng really was regretful to the extent that his intestines were green. He was itching to pounce over and snatch that crystal stone back into his own arms.

"Uncle Chen, you have such skilful hands. Such formidable luck, if you didn't personally undertake this task, and I were to try to cut out this crystal stone, then for sure, I would have broken and ruined it." Su Luo's expression was unperturbed, her smile was the same as before, not changing even a little bit because of the appearance of a high grade crystal stone.

Old Chen saw Su Luo's unruffled and calm expression and contrasted it against Liu Chengfeng who was pounding his chest and stomping his feet. His eyes narrowed: "Put it away carefully."

"Okay." Su Luo carefully received this piece of crystal stone and started to admire it in great detail.

This cyan with green-colored crystal stone was only the size of a pigeon's egg. Laying in the palm of her white hand, under the light of the sun, it shone with brilliant rays. Moreover, you could feel the distinct rich spirit aura flowing above it.

Liu Chengfeng firmly fixed his gaze on Su Luo, that pair of eyes which were previously rejoicing in her misfortunes now were filled with a chilly frosty haze .

Su Luo lifted her eyes, indifferently took a quick glance at him and didn't say a word. In front of his face, she put away the two bags of money that was on the table. Playing down her actions, she said: "You lost."

Liu Chengfeng's expression became even uglier!

The one thousand gold coins that he had won back with great difficulties was so easily once again taken away by this loathsome girl.

What's more...Liu Chengfeng's rigid gaze stared at that cyan with green-colored crystal stone. He was itching to snatch it back with one grab and take it for himself.

This source stone was his.... No, it was originally his!

Liu Chengfeng gritted his teeth and said: "Miss, name a price for this crystal stone."

"Whatever for?" Su Luo unhappily rolled her eyes at him.

"Sell it to me, no matter how much your asking price, sell it to me!" Liu Chengfeng bit down on his teeth, stressing each word until he spit out this sentence. That pair of red eyes containing a raging inferno fixedly stared at Su Luo. As if, once Su Luo refused, he would unhesitantly rush over and choke her to death.

Su Luo impatiently let out a sigh and speechlessly looked at Liu Chengfeng: "I say, the second young master Liu, what is the problem with you? Why is it that you always want to buy things from me?" .

Su Luo stretched out her hand and started to count on each finger: "First, you wanted me to sell you my red crystal stone. Then, you wanted me to sell you my spirit pet. Now, landing here, you once again threatened me to sell you my cyan-colored crystal stone. I say, the second young master Liu, for good or bad, you are still a legitimate son of the Prime Minister's home. How could you have such a never-seen-the-world manner?"

Chapter 231 - Speechless on the spot (4)

Su Luo's words immediately became concise and sharp as she got to the main point straightaway.

These remarks, in a bantering tone carried a strong ridiculing undertone, since her tone was not necessarily strict. However, it enumerated Liu Chengfeng's shortcomings from start to finish, which immediately made him flush with anger. He gasped as his breathing became coarse. He was infuriated until he was hopping mad.

Liu Chengfeng's body was shaking and his finger pointed at Su Luo: "Loathsome girl, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Unexpectedly, Su Luo seemed to be very disdainful of him. She carried the little divine dragon and unhurriedly said: "Oh? So what I said just now was all nonsense? Before, didn't you, second young master Liu, threaten me to sell the crystal stone to you? Maybe I heard wrong, if so, then indeed, I am very sorry."

Saying this, Su Luo carried the little divine dragon, turned around and proceeded to leave.

The Liu Chengfeng behind her was infuriated till he was half-dead. The one breath he stifled in his throat moved up and down, not knowing if it should snarl out or be swallowed down.

Su Xiaoyuan, who was behind Su Luo, had an extremely worshipful gaze as he stared at Su Luo. His pair of eyes was sparkling with light, as if he was watching the idol he most adored.

Cool! She was simply too cool!

That was the second young master from the Prime Minister's residence. The Miss had actually showed no quarter when criticizing him, showering him with abuse. Not only did she scold the opponent until he was dejected and covered in dirt, she also made the opponent unable to voice his bitter suffering. This ability was truly at the pinnacle when it came to scolding someone.

Su Xiaoyuan's admiration was so great that he was about to kneel down in worship.

"Su Xiaoyuan, what are you thinking about? Quickly come and lead the way. Today, I still haven't selected any source stones." Su Luo patted this little guy's head. Just a moment ago, she had seen Old Chen. But after the crystal stone was cut out, he had disappeared without a word or sound. Now, she could only rely on her little guide.

"Eh, oh, okay!" Su Xiaoyuan said. With this, his thoughts returned. His pair of eyes was still sparking with a worshipping light like before while gazing at Su Luo.

Su Xiaoyuan seemed be very familiar with this place. He guided Su Luo through many twists and turns as they walked towards the inner area. Very soon, they arrived at a shabby remote courtyard in the residence.

This remote courtyard was empty and bare, inside, there wasn't even the basic furnishing. It only had piles and piles of source stones.

The source stones were properly labeled and separated based on their grades. Every pile had a clearly labeled corresponding price tag. And also, on the side were stone cutting tools provided free of charge to customers who wanted to cut open the stones.

Just after Su Luo and Su Xiaoyuan left, Liu Chengfeng suddenly convulsed and woke up from his stupor.

His gloomy gaze stared fixedly at the stone fragments on the ground, his thoughts gradually becoming clearer.

Today, in total, he had only seen that loathsome girl twice, and both times, she had been able to cut out a crystal stone....what did this indicate?

This indicated that it was not because of her good luck, but she had a precious treasure on her body. This was a treasure that could distinguish whether a source stone had a crystal stone inside it or not. Yes, it must be like this, no doubt about it!

No! I must follow after her.

Even if she ate meat, he should at least snatch away some soup to drink. He couldn't let her monopolize all the convenient advantages.

Thinking up to here, Liu Chengfeng's expression was restored. He brought his servant and walked with large strides towards the remote courtyard where Su Luo had gone.

When Liu Chengfeng arrived, Su Luo was crouched on the ground, carefully examining the source stones, looking at it one by one.

Of course, she was merely faking it, the one who truly knew if a source stone had a crystal stone was the little divine dragon, and not her.

However, she could not simply reveal the little divine dragon's skills. Otherwise, relying on her current puny strength, not only was she unable to protect him, she would instead bring him harm.

Suddenly, Su Luo sensed a fervently hot and sinister gaze focused on her back.

Su Luo didn't need to turn her head around to guess that this pair of hate-filled eyes certainly belonged to Liu Chengfeng.

Chapter 232 - Speechless on the spot (5)

What was he doing following after her here?

Was he still thinking to forcefully buy the cyan-colored crystal stone from her hand? Su Luo thought about it and shook her head in denial. At least within the Chen residence, Liu Chengfeng wouldn't dare to brazenly mess around.

Then, what was his purpose in following her now?

Su Luo's gaze swept towards the little divine dragon who was rolling and bouncing around on top of the source stones. Suddenly, her gaze turned to frost, that's right, he might have guessed at a clue and ran over to add more pressure to her. Since it was like this, then wouldn't it be better to...

Su Luo's mouth evoked into a sinister sneer: Liu Chengfeng, ah, Liu Chengfeng, since you were unwilling to give up and still wanted to play, then this Miss will toy with you to death.

Su Luo feigned a very serious examining manner. She looked at the source stone that weighed over hundreds of kilograms in front of her inch by inch. Then, she rubbed and tapped it, suddenly, a happy surprised look appeared on her face.

However, it seemed as if she was also afraid of people seeing her expression, so she exerted her will to purse her lips instead. It looked as if she was trying to control her own excited expression.

After a moment, she furtively lifted her head and her eyes circled around. After she found that nobody took notice of her, she then softly released a breath.

The scenario mentioned above, all of it entered Liu Chengfeng's gaze.

Su Luo took out an ink stick and was just about to write on top of the source stone. However all of a sudden, a hand extended over from the side. Quickly, he wrote down his last name on that over hundreds of kilograms source stone.

Old Chen's rule was that whoever wrote their name first on top of the source stone, that source stone would then belong to that person.

Su Luo turned her head and looked. She discovered that the person who came was actually Liu Chengfeng. She couldn't help being agitated and indignantly roared: "What's the matter with you? Where did you come from? It was obviously me who settled on this one first. When other people look at stone materials, bystanders are not allowed to interfere. Such a simple rule and you couldn't even understand?"

Who knew, Liu Chengfeng only swept her a cold and quick glance then arrogantly said: "This source stone, this lord had already settled on it earlier. Only due to urgently leaving to cut stones, that's why it was temporarily set aside. As to saying who was earlier, then I was also before you.

"You--" Su Luo seemed to have not been very lightly angered. Her little face was flushed from anger, with an attitude of itching to rush over to choke the opponent to death.

" 'You', what 'you'? If you have the ability, then you should have acted faster. Your actions were so slow, who are you trying to blame?" Liu Chengfeng contemptibly rolled his eyes at Su Luo. He only excitedly directed his lackeys to carry away that source stone.

"Good, good, good, I'll let you have this lump of stone. However, you can clearly see that this lump of source stone is three thousand gold coins. Don't you regret it!" Su Luo seemed to be very indignant. She stomped her feet and very unhappily walked away.

Three thousand gold coins? Only now had Liu Chengfeng clearly seen the marked price on top, suddenly, he felt his heart jump.

Such an expensive source stone?

However, it didn't matter, since that loathsome girl wanted to buy this source stone so badly, then that proved that a crystal stone was inside this source stone. It was surely like this! That loathsome girl must be bluffing, she probably wanted him to transfer the source stone to her.

Liu Chengfeng only coldly snorted. He wasn't going to fall for it.

After that.

Su Luo concentrated her attention as before, she carefully and meticulously tapped the stones. Afterwards, every time when she was just about to choose a stone, Liu Chengfeng would seize the opportunity and snatch it away.

Finally, Su Luo exploded in anger: "Liu Chengfeng, what is the meaning of this?!"

Liu Chengfeng triumphantly said: "These source stones are not your family's. If this lord wants to buy, he will buy. What does it have to do with you?"

"Okay, okay, okay! Then you can buy all of these, hope you don't go bankrupt!" Su Luo panted with rage and stomped her feet.

Seeing Su Luo was infuriated until she was hopping mad, Liu Chengfeng's mood increasingly soared up. What if inside those source stones there were no crystal stones? If that were so, how could this loathsome girl be infuriated to this point. It was obvious that this loathsome girl was flying into a rage out of humiliation.

Liu Chengfeng calmly waved his fan and blindly followed Su Luo's actions behind her back.

Chapter 233 - Speechless on the spot (6)

"Those seven pieces of source stones should help you earn enough profit. Why are you still following me?" Su Luo unhappily glared at him. She used her maximum lung capacity and yelled out loud: "Uncle Chen, Liu Chengfeng would not abide by the rules for gambling stones. You should come over quickly and take care of this!"

Liu Chengfeng was so angry that he almost sprained his neck. This loathsome girl really thought that Old Chen was her real uncle, for her to even call him over?

However, Old Chen, who usually appeared and disappeared unpredictably, actually really did show up this time. His pair of dark moody eyes gazed at Liu Chengfeng with deadly stillness. His voice was stern and cold: "Not abiding by the rules, then get lost."

Afterwards, under Liu Chengfeng's incredulous gaze, Old Chen once again quietly and lacking any interest, disappeared.

"......"Liu Chengfeng opened and closed his mouth and choked back his saliva with great difficulty. His gaze slowly shifted up to Su Luo's face. Could this loathsome girl and Old Chen really have a previous relationship?"

"Humph." Su Luo enthusiastically swept him a glance. She picked up a few lumps of source stones. After she paid gold coins for them, she placed them in front of the stone cutting tools and started to cut the stones.

Right now, the time of the day was still early. However, a few frequent visitors also came to Old Chen's residence. Gradually, the surroundings started to become livelier.

Su Luo took the cutting tools with her own hands and then fixed the source stone in place. She didn't expend much strength before removing the outer layer of the stone. The stone now was a shining white color without any marks, indicating that it could have a crystal stone inside.

Su Luo's expression was the same as before as she unhurriedly continued to cut the stone.

In Old Chen's place, very few people would cut open a source stone. Su Luo's actions immediately attracted a crowd of people to come over. Gradually, she was surrounded by a group of people.

Liu Chengfeng's attention was also attracted to Su Luo who was cutting stones on the side. He couldn't help joining the crowd around her and surreptitiously watched her.

He felt that this loathsome girl's luck was extremely good. Maybe this time, she would cut out a high grade crystal stone again.

When Su Luo saw Liu Chengfeng's silhouette from the corner of her eyes, her eyes dropped down. Nobody paid attention to that unfathomable and obscure deep meaning in her eyes.

Kao Pi (1) crystal stone. The piece of source stone in Su Luo's hand definitely contained a crystal stone. However, it was the lowest grade of crystal stone called Kao Pi crystal stone.

Kao Pi crystal stone, as its name implied, was a crystal stone with just a very thin layer under the surface of the source stone. Beneath the thin layer of crystal stone, the inside was empty of any crystal stone. This type of Kao Pi crystal stone was used to cheat and fool people. .

Before, Su Luo had originally fancied this piece of source stone, however, then the little divine dragon said 'Kao Pi crystal stone', these four words, to her. Just these four words immediately made Su Luo change her plans. Since this Kao Pi crystal stone was used to cheat people, then not to defraud Liu Chengfeng, this kind of foolish spendthrift, who else would she save it for?

Therefore Su Luo decided to cut the source stone containing the Kao Pi crystal stone open at the scene.

Based on the little divine dragon's directions, Su Luo slowly cut away at it using the stone cutting tool. Cut after cut.

This source stone in front of her was worth five thousand gold coins, and she was treating it as if it was an ordinary stone. One could see that her hands were as firm and steady as a boulder; with speed that was fast as the wind; gentle and beautiful movements that were natural and unforced. Her hands didn't tremble even a tiny bit.

Su Luo's slender and pale fingers lifted up the thin outer layer that was cut open.

Everyone followed her gaze and looked at that source stone. Seeing what was underneath, suddenly, everyone inhaled a deep breath in shock--

Heavens!!!

What was happening here?

A crystal stone appeared. This was for certain. However, unexpectedly, it was actually a cyan-colored crystal stone!

Wasn't this young lady's luck rather too good? Cyan-colored crystal stone, ah! How precious was this? Hadn't it been awhile since news of cutting out a cyan-colored crystal stone in the imperial capital came out?

Momentarily, everyone's mouth was open wide, their expression when looking at Su Luo was as if they had seen a ghost. For a very long time, they were stunned and couldn't return back to reality.

1) 靠皮 Kao Pi - Is the Chinese spelling meaning thin layer like sheepskin or leather. The author is describing a paper thin layer made of crystal stone with nothing inside. So when you cut it open it looks like it could be a solid crystal stone but inside there is nothing.

Chapter 234 - Speechless on the spot (7)

As Liu Chengfeng's pair of eyes watched Su Luo, he almost spit out blood.

This, this loathsome girl, how could she be so great! Just a minute ago, she had cut out a cyan-colored crystal stone, now once again. it was a cyan-colored crystal stone. She, she, she... In front of her, could these crystal stones be merely cabbages in the field that she could randomly pick one and find one?

Right now, Liu Chengfeng was so envious that he almost spit out some blood.

Even Old Chen, whose movements were always mysterious, had now quietly appeared behind Su Luo. He gazed at Su Luo's figure with a complicated expression.

The area that was cut open wasn't big, to say it more accurately, it only exposed a section that was the size of a baby's palm. However, that cyan-colored radiance that everyone would be delighted with, seemed to gush out. It was clear and sparkling, with a rich spirit power that refreshed the mind.

"Thirty thousand gold!" Nobody knew who first yelled out this sentence from the crowd.

That person, while speaking, was also trying to squeeze into the crowd with all his might. The government official's hat on his head had become somewhat askew when he finally squeezed to Su Luo's side. Without saying a word, he squatted down to carefully observe that piece of source stone.

Yes, no doubt about it. This spirit power that could refresh the mind couldn't possibly be faked. It undoubtedly was a cyan-colored crystal stone. .

Right now, Su Luo had only cut out a little piece, what was hidden inside the source stone behind this section, nobody knew. So this Old Li person started to bid without delay. Because, once Su Luo cut out a complete piece of crystal stone, then its worth would basically be hard to predict.

However, nobody present at the scene was a fool.

Since Old Li could see though the situation, how could they also not understand? What was more, it resembled a cyan-colored crystal stone. This kind of high grade crystal stone, on this continent, was always a commodity in high demand. Something that was rarely discovered but highly sought after, with a matching pricelessness in the market. .

"Forty thousand gold!" Another person did his best to squeeze into the crowd towards Su Luo while loudly shouting out a price, "Little Miss, this old man will give you forty thousand gold, do you want to sell it?"

"Forty-four thousand gold!" Before Su Luo could respond, another person followed closely behind with another offer.

"Forty-five thousand gold!" Immediately, another person rushed in with a bid.

"Forty-six thousand gold!"

"Fifty thousand gold!" Old Li clapped his hands and loudly shouted out, "Everyone, cutting out a cyan-colored crystal stone, the market price is set at fifty thousand gold. This hasn't been completely cut out, nobody knows what's in there. It's best that everyone doesn't let their emotions affect their decisions."

From the corner of her eyes, Su Luo glanced at Liu Chengfeng, who was standing on the side with an excitement-filled expression. The corner of her mouth hooked up slightly.

Liu Chengfeng, just waiting for you to bid. While thinking this, Su Luo followed the previous cut and took another slice along the side.

After the knife sliced down, lifting up that small piece of the outer layer, indeed, it was still a cyan-colored crystal stone.

Momentarily, everyone become excited. They became impassioned and created a commotion.

Yes, it really was a cyan-colored crystal stone! It was absolutely not wrong! Since this slice could cut out a cyan-colored crystal stone, then naturally. the next cut would also have it!

Su Luo saw Liu Chengfeng's pair of eyes emitting a red light. Both of his hands were tightly clenched into fists. He was excited until his heart was bursting with joy.

Good, very good, Liu Chengfeng, the person I want to defraud is none other than you, come quickly.

Not outside of Su Luo's expectations, Liu Chengfeng walked towards Su Luo with large strides. He took a quick glance at that cyan-colored crystal stone and straightaway opened his mouth to say: "Eighty thousand gold coins!"

The market price of a cyan-colored crystal stone was originally fifty thousand gold. However now, Liu Chengfeng had forcibly raised the price to eighty thousand. This made everyone look at each other in dismay for a moment.

Old Li frowned. After carefully examining that opening again, he clenched his teeth and announced another price: "ninety thousand gold coins."

Liu Chengfeng arrogantly raised his chin: "A cyan-colored crystal stone is rarely found and much sought after. I, Liu Chengfeng, representing Prime Minister Liu's residence, bid one hundred thousand gold!"

Chapter 235 - Speechless on the spot (8)

The Elder in the Liu family had been stuck at the sixth rank for many years, he was at the point of time when he needed crystal stones the most. This cyan-colored crystal stone would probably be extremely helpful to him, helping him ascend to the seventh rank. At that time, the entire Liu family would jump ahead to become the most powerful noble family in the capital. When the time comes, he, Liu Chengfeng, would be greatly rewarded for contributing to the elevation of the Liu family.

In this case, compared to the Liu family's future prospects, this insignificant one hundred thousand gold wouldn't be too high a cost, right? Liu Chengfeng arrogantly thought of this.

"One hundred thousand gold, ah..." Su Luo's forefinger thoughtfully tapped at her chin with a somewhat awkward expression: "Young master Liu, you know, this Miss previously didn't like to sell crystal stones..."

The implication was that even one hundred thousand gold wasn't enough for her to look upon?

Liu Chengfeng's expression stiffened, a dark haze flashed through his eyes.

However before he could yell out loud in anger, Su Luo's tone of voice had already changed: "However, Young Master Liu's price persuaded me. Then, with one hundred thousand gold, I'll transfer it to you."

Liu Chengfeng laughed smugly.

He was under the impression that this loathsome girl's bones were made of unshakable iron. So before, it was because the price he gave was inadequate. It just wasn't enough to move her. Sure enough, the stuff on this earth all had a price. Everything could be bought with gold.

Underneath everyone's gaze, after Second Young Master Liu handed over one hundred thousand gold, that piece of source stone would then belong to him.

Today, Liu Chengfeng could be said to have spent a lot of money on this matter.

First, he was cheated out of a cyan with green-colored crystal stone by Su Luo. Then, he lost one thousand gold coins to Su Luo. Afterwards, because he was snatching source stones from Su Luo again, he had spent close to fifty thousand gold coins. And now, he had given her another one hundred thousand gold coins.

In one day, Liu Chengfeng had spent nearly the entire yearly income from Prime Minister Liu's residence. It could truly be said that this was throwing money away recklessly. However, with regards to this large sum of money, Liu Chengfeng, at this moment, felt it was well worth spending.

Then, what did he really receive in return?

Now, Liu Chengfeng was squatting on the ground, happily looking at this cyan-colored crystal stone that refreshed the mind. His brain was full of delusional fantasies. He imagined that when he went home and when he offered this cyan-colored crystal stone, the surrounding people would admire him. Also, the Elder would have a gratifying, smiling expression.

While happily thinking about this, Liu Chengfeng couldn't help letting out a laugh with a 'pfff' sound.

The surrounding people became somewhat impatient from waiting. Some who were impatient started to loudly urge him: "Could this Second Young Master Liu become stupid from being too happy? However, this crystal stone still hasn't been completely cut out. Who knows if after the following cut, underneath is really a cyan-colored crystal stone?"

"That's right, Second Young Master Liu, stop being so happy. Quickly continue cutting, it's not too late to be happy after cutting it out."

With this, Liu Chengfeng finally returned to reality from his sweet daydreams. He wiped away the saliva that had unintentionally leaked out at the corner of his mouth. He gave a slight cough and seriously said: "Okay, okay, this lord will personally cut this stone, allowing you guys to see with your own eyes how dazzling a cyan-colored crystal stone is."

Liu Chengfeng held the handle of the knife with rapid attention as he held his breath and looked at the source stone in front of his eyes. His expression appeared somewhat indecisive.

Su Luo was disinclined to once again take notice of him.

In any case, no matter how he cut, once this knife sliced down, from inside out, without exception, it was all greyish white-colored waste. No matter what angle he started to cut, the result would be the same.

Because the only place with crystal stone had already been cut open by her.

Moreover, this piece of cyan-colored source stone, was merely a thin layer no thicker than the skin. As to its value, it probably wouldn't exceed several thousand gold.

Having once again successfully defraud Liu Chengfeng, Su Luo's mood started to greatly improve. She crooned a little ditty and with Su Xiaoyuan, walked inside the residence.

Because just now, before Old Chen disappeared, he left her a few words. He asked her to go to the basement to look at the goods.

Su Luo didn't know, that even after such a long time, there was only one person who was asked to go to the basement to look at the goods, and it was only her.

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When she asked Su Xiaoyuan, this child simply did not know that Old Chen still had a basement warehouse in his home.

Su Luo's hand held a candle, as she walked down along the meandering flight of steps. Su Xiaoyuan, meanwhile, had been blocked from entering by another person at the basement's entrance.

When Su Luo entered the basement, Old Chen was just using his hand to stand up. He calmly sized her up.

She didn't know why, but getting looked over by that kind of gaze, Su Luo suddenly felt like she had been seen through. It was as if all of her secrets had already been exposed in front of him.

Old Chen merely gave her a sweeping glance, then turned his gaze away. After which he indifferently narrated: "Curious about why this old man treats you so favorably?"

His voice was dark and deep. The huskiness carried many years of hardships.

Su Luo nodded her head, and could not deny it. Compared to Liu Chengfeng, Old Chen had indeed always, intentionally or otherwise, stood by her side. Not only that, with a single glance, he had even managed to detect the little divine dragon's secret...... This point made Su Luo extremely curious.

Old Chen's expression was as indifferent as before, and he merely said: "In here, there is a piece of blue-colored crystal rock; if you can truly pick it out, naturally, this old man will tell you."

Finished speaking, he looked deeply at Su Luo, and then turned around and exited the basement.

What a mysterious old man. Anyway, it didn't matter, she was unable to pick out the source stone, but the little divine dragon could, ah.

Inside the basement, Su Luo scanned her surroundings, doing a full circle. Following her slowly moving gaze, a strange feeling emerged from her eyes.

The basement's lighting was a bit dim, but to Su Luo, this wasn't much of a hindrance.

She looked around closely, yet was once again shocked. Because the basement in front of her eyes, regardless of the area or the arrangement...... Unexpectedly, was an exact copy of Elder Zi Huo's cave dwelling!

At that time, it was at Elder Zi Huo's residence where she obtained her first batch of source stones. It was also the first time she had found out about the existence of source stones.

She didn't expect that the displays arranged here, unexpectedly, resembled those in the cave dwelling.

In the end, just what was the relationship between Elder Zi Huo and Old Chen? Old Chen had given her special treatment compared to others. Was it because he had discovered that she had inherited Elder Zi Huo's legacy, so he would act this way? Su Luo's heart was full of questions.

There weren't that many source stones in the basement, they were all piled up in a corner.

The little divine dragon, following Su Luo's direction, picked out all the source stones in the basement that contained a crystal stone. This selection process unexpectedly shocked Su Luo.

Wasn't the proportion of crystal stones here too high?

Among the thirty source stones, there were twenty pieces that had crystal stones. Furthermore, even the worst grade of crystal stone was orange-colored, and the best...was actually blue-colored.

There really was a blue-colored crystal stone? Old Chen didn't deceive her?

"You actually did find the blue-colored crystal stone." Old Chen quietly appeared, when he saw the source stone containing the blue-colored crystal stone, an odd expression flashed through his eyes.

Su Luo stared at him with a guarded expression, this old man appeared and disappeared abruptly. She also didn't know what was currently going on here.

Old Chen merely waved his hand, indicating that she shouldn't be nervous: "Little Miss, you need not be afraid, this old fellow isn't going to harm you."

Seeing Su Luo's wrinkled brows, a smiling expression appeared in Old Chen's eyes: "Doesn't the little Miss feel that this place seems very familiar?"

Sure enough! Su Luo held the little divine dragon, gently stroking his soft and yielding fur. She nonchalantly looked at him: "Is Uncle Chen quite familiar with Elder Zi Huo?"

Elder Zi Huo, these three words, seemed to be a kind of miraculous magical power. In a flash, it made Old Chen's turbid pair of eyes burst out with an odd and astonished radiance.

Even though he did the utmost to keep it down, Su Luo, however, was able to sense it. Old Chen's excitement right now was because he had heard Elder Zi Huo, these three words. That was the reason why he became so excited.

Su Luo saw that Old Chen's hands, which were concealed by his sleeves, tremble slightly.

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"Did you perhaps inherit the teachings of Elder Zi Huo?" Old Chen's pair of old, yellowish grey eyes stared intensely at Su Luo. It flashed with a peculiar expression.

Su Luo was able to perceive Old Chen's esteem and reverence for Elder Zi Huo, which came from the depths of his heart. Subconsciously, she felt that there was no need to continue concealing the truth. So, she nodded slightly and asked: "Yes, I accidentally burst into his cave dwelling and obtained Elder Zi Huo's legacy. But, how could you tell?"

In fact, this point was what Su Luo was most curious about.

How could Old Chen tell that she had inherited Elder Zi Huo's legacy? She simply had not exposed anything.

Right now, Old Chen was completely immersed in his own world. Raising his head, you could faintly see the glistening of tears in his eyes.

"I waited for many, many years, Before, I thought I wouldn't be able to wait for it to arrive in my lifetime. I didn't expect that during the final moments, I really waited and saw its arrival." Old Chen let out a long sigh, his expression was engrossed in remembering the past.

"What do you mean?" Su Luo became even more puzzled.

"Back then, my great grandfather was at Elder Zi Huo's side as his personal servant boy." Old Chen faintly watched Su Luo, "Elder Zi Huo, aside from being the best Apothecary on the continent, was also among only a handful of master stone gamblers. This was still not the most mystical thing. The most mystical thing was that Elder Zi Huo had actually refined a one of a kind drug. A kind--"

Saying up to here, an oddly fantastical light flashed through Old Chen's expression, but all of a sudden, his expression once again dimmed: "This kind of unusual mystical drug, after you take it, it will allow people's eyes to see through the heavens at certain times. The so-called eyes that could see through the heavens is just the ability to see through the outer layers of a source stone into the interior, and determine whether it contained a crystal stone or not."

"Eh?" Su Luo was shocked enough to jump up.

A kind of drug like that actually existed? After taking it, you could see the internal composition of a source stone? How could such a drug that defied nature exist on this earth? Wasn't that against the natural laws of the heavens?

Old Chen looked at Su Luo dully and said: "The most mystical part doesn't reside in its effect, but lies in the fact that, since then, the Chen family had passed on this ability through their bloodline. Moreover, every directly-related descendant all have the ability to see through the heavens."

"Then?" Su Luo became even more incredulous. How powerful of an evildoer was Elder Zi Huo? He could actually....

Subsequently, Old Chen's expression gradually became bleak: "In this world, such a nature-defying drug fundamentally should not have existed. Therefore, the Chen family was doomed through time to suffer the recoil from this drug."

"Recoil?" Su Luo was puzzled.

"The offspring of every generation from the Chen family must serve as Elder Zi Huo's disciple or descendants' side for all generations without ever betraying them." Old Chen paused at every word, clearly stating the reasons, "If the Chen family don't serve at their side, alas, they can't live past one hundred years old."

"How could it be like this..." Su Luo was unable to understand.

"Miss, you don't have to believe me, however, my grandfather and father both really did die on their one hundredth birthday. There has been no exception to this rule." Old Chen's turbid eyes became dim for a split second. He then added another sentence. "At the time of their death, their faces were serene without a touch of bruising, just like that, they died in their sleep. It was exactly the same as what our ancestors told us."

Seeing Su Luo's eyes wide open in disbelief, a trace of a wry smile flashed through Old Chen's eyes: "Therefore, the greatest wish for every generation in the Chen family is to find Elder Zi Huo or the person who inherited his legacy. And afterwards, to serve by their side."

"But..." Su Luo somewhat frustratedly and helplessly motioned with her hands: "Right now, I'm not even an Apothecary. I don't have the ability to undo the curse on your body."

"No, no need to undo the curse." Old Chen kneeled down on both knees with a solemn expression, saying: "I beseech you. If the Miss could accept Old Chen, then Old Chen already couldn't thank you enough."

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When she saw Old Chen who could easily intimidate Liu Chengfeng kneeling in front of her, momentarily Su Luo's mood was somewhat complex.

If it was really like what Old Chen said, wouldn't it be that she had obtained a huge helping hand for free? Old Chen's influence and strength were not low.

However, Su Luo still had a small point that she couldn't figure out, so she straight out just asked: "How did you recognize that I was the one who inherited Elder Zi Huo's legacy?"

She consciously felt that she herself hadn't revealed any flaws.

Old Chen smiled bitterly as he handed over a piece of jade, saying: "Back then Elder Zi Huo had left behind a piece of jade. He said that if the person who inherited his legacy came, this piece of jade would shine. When Miss arrived, this piece of jade really did shine."

There was really something this mystical? Su Luo took the offered blue jade pendant. She looked at it from left to right, up and down, carefully taking its measure. No matter how she looked at it, it looked like a regular jade pendant.

Su Luo returned the jade pendant: "Then you should carefully put it away."

"No, it's better if the Miss takes good care of it." Old Chen's face had an emotionally moved color. "Since I have already found the Miss, this jade pendant is now useless to me. Maybe it will be useful for the Miss."

Since Su Luo couldn't decline it, she had no alternative but to accept.

"These source stones were intentionally saved for the master and I hope the master won't dislike them." Old Chen had already voluntarily changed the forms of addressing people. His manner now also carried a touch of respect.

"Okay." Su Luo didn't try to refuse and very naturally received his good intentions.

Since Old Chen was already one of her people, Su Luo also didn't keep him in the dark. In front of him she waved her hand and took all the source stones into her space.

Old Chen's pupils contracted, incredulously staring at Su Luo: "Space, space mage? Master is actually a space mage?!"

Su Luo smiled faintly and glanced at him: "Is there a problem?"

"No problem, absolutely no problem. I merely didn't expect that master is the rarely seen space mage." Old Chen still somewhat disbelievingly said.

To be capable of obtaining Elder Zi Huo's legacy, the person must be of wood and fire dual elements. However, his family's master in addition to these two was also a space mage that was almost extinct on this continent...When all was said and done, this was how formidable of a talent? Truly, just thinking about it, he was filled with expectation.

Originally, Old Chen had felt a little bit uncomfortable at having to serve such a young Miss. But after Su Luo revealed this skill, he wholeheartedly acknowledged her as his master.

He was looking forward to seeing what height his family's little master would reach in the future when she grew up.

After she had sent all the source stones into her space, Su Luo placed the little divine dragon in her space to peel out the crystal stones. Su Luo along with Old Chen walked out of the basement.

Arriving at the front courtyard, she found that it was clamorous and bustling with excitement. It seemed very lively.

Among the crowd, Liu Chengfeng was standing there dumbstruck. He dumbfoundedly stared at the source stone in front of him. He couldn't believe what he was seeing was real.

Kao Pi crystal stone! He actually spent one hundred thousand gold coins to buy back a piece of cyan-colored Kao Pi crystal stone?!

One was worth merely a few thousand gold and the other was worth one hundred thousand gold. The gap between the two prices was too big. It was so big that Liu Chengfeng was unable to react.

"How can it be like this....how....how can it be a Kao Pi crystal stone..." Liu Chengfeng's pair of bloodshot eyes rigidly fixated on that fragment. His mouth mumbled words directed at himself. His person was almost entirely stunned into a stupor.

The few people surrounding him continuously shook their heads. Some of them were glad, some sympathized with him, and still more ridiculed him.

"Didn't think this was actually a Kao Pi crystal stone. Fortunately, this old man didn't win the bid. Otherwise, I would have lost miserably right now." Old Li said with some lingering fear over this close call. "Therefore, people would say when gambling with stones: one cut to poverty, one cut to riches, truly hard to tell."

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"That's right, only this for one hundred thousand gold is really too high a price. You should know that even if it was an already cut out cyan-colored crystal stone, according to the market price, it is only worth fifty thousand gold."

"Right, this price is indeed ridiculously high, only an idiot would offer this kind of high price."

"The most laughable thing was that in the end, he cut out a Kao Pi crystal stone."

Everyone was acting as if they were a genius with hindsight. Everybody unceasingly commented, even though the horse had already bolted as they chased after the horse.

However, these comments were like sharp thorns that stabbed at Liu Chengfeng's heart, making it hurt sorely time after time.

No, no way, he must not go down like this, didn't he still have a few pieces of source stones that he had bought? Those had all been snatched away from under that loathsome girl's nose. They were unlikely to be lacking. I certainly will cut out a high quality crystal stone from them.

Yes, cut, I must cut!

Liu Chengfeng waved his hand and commandingly instructed: "Take out the seven pieces of source stones I bought before, this lord wants to continue cutting stones!"

He still wanted to cut some more? The surrounding people all started to whisper, but Liu Chengfeng ignored it all. Now, he must cut out a cyan-colored crystal stone, otherwise, how could he explain this to his family?

He had spent money as if it was running water. Today, in one day, he had spent about one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins!

The first piece of source stone, with one cut straight down...nothing.

The second piece of source stone, with one cut across...nothing

The third piece of source stone, with one vertical cut...nothing.

The fourth piece of source stone...

...The seventh piece of source stone, was almost chopped into dust by Liu Chengfeng, but it was still as empty as before. It didn't contain even a tiny bit of crystal stone!

At this moment, Liu Chengfeng was about to go insane.

One hundred and fifty thousand gold coins, an entire one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins! He had spent all of it and got nothing, but instead had watched it float away like water! A tiny piece of crystal stone, he couldn't obtain even a tiny bit of a red-colored crystal stone!

At this moment, Liu Chengfeng's eyes were burning with rage. He nearly lost all rational thought. This was impossible! That loathsome girl, at that time, has clearly picked these after a long time! She even had a secretly delighted expression!

And just at this time, Su Luo, accompanied by Old Chen, was slowly strolling towards there.

Su Luo, in the position of a master, walked in front, while Old Chen exhibited the status of a servant, walking half a step behind her....This kind of order, looked very odd to everyone who saw it.

People who could come here, who didn't know Old Chen? Who didn't know that back then, he was the famous and brilliant king of crystal stones? Him being someone's servant, how could this be possible?

Therefore, simply no one could guess the master and servant relationship between Su Luo and Old Chen.

Liu Chengfeng didn't crazily rush towards them. Now, his pair of red, bloodshot eyes had already gradually settled down. However, when he looked at Su Luo's back, that cold and shady expression was full of sinister light. The corner of his mouth was hooked into a strangely grim smile.

He lifted his hand, beckoned over a servant, and muttered something into his ear.

That servant accepted the order and quickly left.

This entire process, Liu Chengfeng accomplished it very secretively. Almost no one was aware of this petty little act of his.

Su Luo gave Su Xiaoyuan ten gold coins, and smilingly said: "Take it, buy some good stuff for your mother and sister. Also, don't deprive yourself, either."

"Gold, gold coins?" Su Xiaoyuan excitedly looked at the ten pieces of gold coins in his palm. His mouth was opened wide in disbelief. "Miss, didn't we originally agree on ten copper coins?"

"Your conduct and deeds today were worth this price. Accept it and don't let others steal it. At that time, your little body won't be able to take it back." Su Luo smilingly said.

"But, but...I didn't do anything today." Su Xiaoyuan very dismayingly said. Today, besides taking the Miss to Uncle Chen's place, he didn't do anything else. He received so many gold coins for no reason. He was ashamed to accept it.

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"No, today you took me to Old Chen's place. This matter alone was worth the price." Su Luo smilingly said.

With regards to Su Luo, this was merely ten gold coins. Having met Old Chen, the king of crystal stones, this matter was of even greater benefit to herself. If it were not for Su Xiaoyuan leading the way, she herself wouldn't have come to the door of Old Chen's residence.

"But...:" Su Xiaoyuan was still afraid to accept it.

Without waiting for Su Xiaoyuan to decline, Su Luo glanced at him sideways: "Rest assured, in the future I still have stuff that I want you to do. You have already completed your task today, quickly go home." In the future, there were still areas where she will need to employ Su Xiaoyuan.

After she finished speaking, Su Luo left without looking back.

This was because she could feel a pair of boiling hot eyes that were fixed on her back.

After turning east then west and then into a dead end alley, Su Luo halted her footsteps. She turned around and smilingly said: "Friends from the Liu family, are you personally sending me home? Now that I have arrived at my family's doorway, do you want to come in and drink a cup of tea?"

Once Su Luo finished speaking, abruptly two figures appeared in front of her.

These two individuals had extremely cold expressions, their eyes were full of murderous light. Step by step, they walked towards Su Luo until finally with one on the left and another on the right they sandwiched her in the middle.

"You guys want to kill me? Why?" Su Luo lifted an eyebrow at the two people.

"You know too much." The very tall guy actually let out a cold snort.

"Voluntarily hand over the cyan-colored crystal stone and we'll leave you a whole corpse, otherwise..."The shorter guy now let out a cold humph sound.

These two's appearance were very nondescript. Placed in a crowd, they would blend in, making it extremely difficult to find them. However, their strength was not low. They were actually at the third rank.

Su Luo was only at the peak of the second rank.

If both were to attack her at the same time, then she absolutely wasn't their match. The only way was to kill off one of them first, then make other plans.

In a short time, Su Luo had thought up of a good plan. She faintly smiled at the shorter guy: "Want the cyan-colored crystal stone? What's so difficult about it? Catch--"

Before she finished speaking, a small piece of crystal stone streaked through the air, shooting towards a distant place.

This toss contained all of Su Luo's strength, therefore that piece of crystal stone flew very, very far.

Su Luo had thrown it in the direction where the shorter guy was, so the shorter guy rapidly ran backwards trying to catch that piece of crystal stone.

How could the taller guy just sit around and watch? His silhouette was like a phantom as he also threw himself into chasing after the crystal stone.

However, he had overlooked that the corner of a certain person's mouth had lifted into a weird smile.

Just when the taller guy's figure passed by Su Luo's side, suddenly a hand imprint appeared out of the blue right in front of him. This large, stable, and steady dimensional imprint smashed toward the taller guy's head.

The unguarded taller guy's head was struck in a flash, he only felt that everything had turned black in front of his eyes. His entire person became somewhat dizzy.

Even though this hand imprint hadn't caused him any real injuries, this sudden attack however had made him pause for just a split second.

Just in this split second, a glaringly cold dagger appeared in Su Luo's hand.

While you are sick, I'll take your life!

This phrase had always been one of Su Luo's principles.

While the taller guy was still dizzy and confused, the dagger in Su Luo's hand unhesitantly sliced toward the vital place on his throat. Immediately, a band of dark red blood burst out from his throat...

"Ahhhh..." The taller guy looked on helplessly as a mist of blood flew out from his throat. He was incredulous as he used his own hand to touch it. With this touch, he froze like a block of ice.

He felt his own life was now flowing quickly away, there wasn't enough time to even do a countdown.