"Two hundred thousand Nether Stones? Can you lower the price a bit? I just found these two beads a bit special, and you are asking for two hundred thousand without even knowing what they do?" Chu Linfeng asked, full of surprise. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

It’s not just because that’s a lot of Nether Stones, but because it was clear this middle-aged man knew what these two beads were and their use, otherwise, he wouldn’t have set such a high price. Chu Linfeng wanted to learn about the beads’ specifics from him.

The middle-aged man glanced at Chu Linfeng and said, "If you want to buy, buy, why the nonsense? If you don’t know the value, just keep quiet. Who has the time to waste with you?"

This kind of rude and unreasonable seller was a first for Chu Linfeng, and the people around began discussing him as well. It’s rare to see such an overbearing street vendor.

Chu Linfeng didn’t have twenty Nether Stones at the moment. Although he obtained many in the Land of the Dead, he was still short a bit. He took a glance at Lin Ruoxi.

"How many Nether Stones do you have on you, Ruoxi?" Chu Linfeng asked softly.

"I don’t have much, about ten thousand or so. Princess Yiyi occasionally gives me some. These two broken beads are so overpriced, I think we better not buy them," Lin Ruoxi said. She didn’t understand why Chu Linfeng was so interested in these two beads.

"There’s something you don’t understand. Even if these two beads were two hundred thousand, even forty thousand wouldn’t stop me from buying them. I’ll explain it to you later. We’ll need to think of another way," Chu Linfeng replied helplessly.

"Can other items be exchanged instead?" Chu Linfeng asked the middle-aged man.

"No, I only want Nether Stones!" the middle-aged man replied resolutely, looking impatient.

Chu Linfeng didn’t give up. He immediately took out a top-grade Star Stone from his Storage Ring and said, "I wonder if this Star Stone can make the purchase? If not, then forget it."

The middle-aged man cast a curious glance at the Star Stone in Chu Linfeng’s hand, a flash of surprise crossing his face, "Where did you get that Star Stone?"

Chu Linfeng knew this guy was definitely interested in the Star Stone, so he smiled and said, "That’s none of your business. Since you don’t want to sell, then forget it. Ruoxi, let’s go!"

After saying that, Chu Linfeng took Lin Ruoxi’s hand to leave, but Lin Ruoxi asked, "Weren’t you determined to buy those two insignificant beads? Why suddenly give up? What’s going on?"

"Who said I’m not buying them? It’s a strategy called ’Entice the enemy by letting them think they’ve won’. Just wait, that guy will come looking for me, and the price will be much cheaper," Chu Linfeng smiled and said.

"Are you that sure? What if he doesn’t come, or if someone else buys them, what will you do then?" Lin Ruoxi questioned.

"Hehe, this person isn’t simple. If I’m not mistaken, he probably came to the Netherworld from the Divine Battlefield back then. His current strength should at least be at the Venerable Martial Realm level, otherwise, how do you think he got these things so easily?" Chu Linfeng replied.

"Haha, young man, well said. Let’s find a good place to talk things over. I’m surprised a young man like you knows about the Divine Battlefield," the middle-aged man’s voice suddenly came into Chu Linfeng’s ear, making him glance back, only to see the middle-aged man smiling at him.

"If you’re looking for me, then come to the Xiangyun Inn!" Chu Linfeng said without looking back, leaving the spot.

Back at the Xiangyun Inn, he went straight into the room to see if Princess Yiyi had woken up. If she woke and couldn’t find him, wouldn’t she go into a rage?

To his surprise, she was actually awake, sitting by the bed and watching him. Chu Linfeng smiled and said, "How long have you been awake? I thought you were still sleeping."

"Lin Feng, I was actually pretending to be drunk to see how you’d treat me. Did you think my Eighth Level of Saint Martial Realm strength would be brought down by a mere cup of wine? When you went out, I was already awake, but I didn’t follow you out. I wanted to see if you’d ignore me. Seeing you came back so quickly, I’m relieved," Princess Yiyi said.

"Sister, you sure have a keen mind. It’s a good thing brother just went out for a stroll, otherwise, if we came back very late, wouldn’t you have gotten angry at him?" Lin Ruoxi said at this time.

"No, as long as he’s back before dawn, I won’t. I’m very satisfied now. For him, I’m willing to give everything, including my life! Lin Feng, please forgive my selfishness, for it must be my lifelong happiness," Princess Yiyi said.

"Haha, as long as you’re fine. Ruoxi will keep you company for now. I have something to attend to, but I’ll be back soon. Just wait for me here," Chu Linfeng said, then walked out directly, because the figure of the middle-aged man selling things had appeared in Xiangyun Inn.

"Waiter, bring a few good dishes and a pot of wine, and be quick!" Chu Linfeng said, not bothering with the middle-aged man first but directing it to the waiter.

Then he said to the middle-aged man, "There’s a seat inside. Let’s go in and talk." Chu Linfeng made a gesture for him to proceed.

The middle-aged man didn’t hesitate and walked straight to a table inside the inn and sat down, but did not speak, which puzzled Chu Linfeng.

"I know you have many questions for me, and I have many questions for you. I wonder if you could first answer my confusion," Chu Linfeng couldn’t resist starting the conversation.

"Why must I answer you? I’m here solely because of the top-grade Star Stone in your possession. Such things are very rare in the Netherworld. I’m just here to remind you not to show it off easily, or there could be disaster," the middle-aged man said.

"Haha, you don’t need to worry about that. There aren’t many people in Jiuyou City who can kill me. If I’m not wrong, you came from the Divine Battlefield into the Netherworld. You’ve been here for thousands of years, and your strength has likely broken through to at least the Third Layer of Venerable Martial Realm. With enough Star Stones, you might have even reached the Fifth Layer of Venerable Martial Realm by now," Chu Linfeng said.

Only then did the middle-aged man look seriously at Chu Linfeng and ask, "Who exactly are you? How do you know these hidden secrets?"

Chu Linfeng had merged with Qingshuang’s full memory, so it was evident this middle-aged man was using a Disguise Art; otherwise, he’d surely recognize him, so he smiled and said, "If you truly want to know who I am, it’s not hard. You need only revert to your original form, then we could talk more comfortably."

The middle-aged man was startled at this. His Disguise Art was extremely superb, with hardly anyone able to see through his disguise, yet the young man before him had managed to, proving he wasn’t simple.

Chu Linfeng didn’t actually know about the other’s disguise, but he was aware of the strong who entered the Divine Battlefield a millennium ago, and this man was among them. But as he didn’t recognize him, what else could it be but a disguise... (to be continued in the evening)