’Is one Ninth-Grade stone really that expensive?’

It would take more than a single Ninth-Grade stone to save Six-tailed’s life, and most of this money was earmarked for buying medicine.

But for the current Jiang Zuo, a Ninth-Grade stone was still a colossal fortune.

Soon, Jiang Zuo arrived at the residence of Chi Xue Child and the others.

He had just arrived when he saw Demon Cultivator Mo Yan and Witch Dan Xue at each other’s throats. (And no, they weren’t tearing at each other’s clothes.)

Since Witch Dan Xue was here, it meant that the black-robed man must be here too. Given that person’s Cultivation, the current Jiang Zuo was completely powerless against him.

He couldn’t win at all.

However, he had already analyzed some of the Holy Land’s Arrays, so exercising some basic control over them was possible.

At the very least, he could try to find a way to drag the man into an Array.

’It would be difficult to pull off, though.’

As for Witch Dan Xue, her Cultivation was about the same as Su Qi’s. If they really fought, it would all depend on whether Jiang Zuo could win in three moves.

If not, he would be defeated.

But as a Tier Two, he could trap her for a while with his Array Stones.

Naturally, Jiang Zuo’s arrival was noticed by Mo Yan and Witch Dan Xue.

Witch Dan Xue immediately stopped and looked at Jiang Zuo. In her eyes, Jiang Zuo was only Tier One, but she had suffered quite a few losses at his hands.

If her senior brother hadn’t told her not to provoke this person lightly, she might have already charged over.

Mo Yan taunted from the side, "Well, well, look at our Demon Cultivator Saintess. A dignified Tier Two Cultivator, yet she’s furious but doesn’t dare to speak."

Witch Dan Xue grew furious and drew her sword, slashing at Mo Yan. If Mo Yan hadn’t just had a breakthrough with his Nightmare abilities, he would have certainly died today.

But even if he didn’t die, he wouldn’t be in good shape. The gap in their Cultivation was a bit too large.

"What’s so great about attacking me? If you’ve got the guts, go attack Boss Po Xiao! You bully a 2.1 but don’t dare to touch a 1.5? What kind of Demon Cultivator are you? Ow, ow... it hurts! Chi Xue Child, come save me!"

Chi Xue Child stood on the balcony with no intention of intervening. He even felt like cheering on Witch Dan Xue to finish Mo Yan off sooner.

But upon seeing Jiang Zuo, Chi Xue Child leaped down. "Fellow Daoist, I’ve already contacted Liuyue Xue. As long as the Spirit Medicines you need are available here, we can buy them for you."

Jiang Zuo nodded, then handed a piece of paper to Chi Xue Child. "It’s the medicines on this list. It would be best if you could get them for me by tomorrow."

Taking the list, Chi Xue Child led Jiang Zuo to Blade Master Hai Bian’s room.

Liuyue Xue was helping to check on Blade Master Hai Bian.

When Jiang Zuo entered, he found that the Nightmare was also there. He was just trying to communicate with Blade Master Hai Bian using the method Mo Yan had demonstrated yesterday.

Chi Xue Child said, "As soon as Mo Yan saw him, he started showing off, saying he had learned a new Skill. Then this guy wanted to give it a try."

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator came up to Jiang Zuo and said, "Fellow Daoist, can you teach me? I can pay."

Jiang Zuo said emotionlessly, "Not interested."

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator: "..."

’This guy is really infuriating,’ he thought. ’But I was right about one thing: he’s anything but simple.’

’Yes, I’ll need to be more cautious when doing business with him next time.’

After that, the Black-robed Demon Cultivator didn’t seem to mind. He conscientiously went back to his experiment. He had plenty of patience; how could one be impatient in business?

Jiang Zuo glanced at the Black-robed Demon Cultivator. He actually hoped the man would make a move, so he could find a way to send him into an Array and cause some trouble for the Holy Land.

With the other party’s abilities, he could certainly stir up trouble for a while without causing any major problems for the Holy Land, especially with that Array’s will present.

At this moment, Liuyue Xue had gotten the list. She glanced at it and exclaimed, "Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, are you really buying all this? There are things on here I don’t even recognize. They must be incredibly expensive, right?"

Jiang Zuo said, "Just ask, then give me the quote."

Liuyue Xue didn’t say anything more and directly contacted her sect by typing a message. After reporting the Spirit Medicines, she stammered, "S-Seven... Eighth-Grade stones?"

Then she looked at Jiang Zuo in disbelief. ’Can he really afford this?’

"So you don’t talk much because you have a stutter? I’ve known you for so long and never knew," Chi Xue Child said instinctively.

He swore he didn’t mean to tease Liuyue Xue; it was just a subconscious remark. This just proved that his curiosity was a bit too strong.

What followed was Liuyue Xue’s icy, murderous aura. "I don’t have a stutter."

If it weren’t for the important matter at hand, she would have attacked him.

Then, she typed out a line for Jiang Zuo to see: My senior sister says the order is too large. We need a deposit, or the Holy Land won’t release the goods.

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Zuo took out the Ninth-Grade Spirit Stone.

The moment she saw the Ninth-Grade Spirit Stone, Liuyue Xue froze.

’So much money,’ she thought. ’In my entire life, I’ve only ever seen one from a distance. I’ve never even had the chance to touch one.’

The appearance of the Ninth-Grade Spirit Stone naturally drew the attention of the Black-robed Demon Cultivator as well, but he only gave it a passing glance.

’A mere Ninth-Grade stone,’ he thought. ’A bunch of country bumpkins who’ve never seen real money.’

’Though, in all my years of business... I haven’t seen many either.’

Just then, Mo Yan staggered in, covered in injuries. When he saw the Ninth-Grade Spirit Stone, he paused. "Huh? Isn’t that my Illusion Spirit Stone? It’s been a while since I last aired it out, let me... urk."

BANG!

Mo Yan collapsed to the ground, grievously injured.

At that moment, the Black-robed Demon Cultivator said to Mo Yan, "What Illusion Spirit Stone? That’s a real Ninth-Grade Spirit Stone."

After hearing that, Mo Yan instantly shot back up. "Boss! Boss Po Xiao! Let me take a picture, just let me take a picture! Just one!"

Jiang Zuo: "..."

Liuyue Xue, Chi Xue Child: "..."

Even the Black-robed Demon Cultivator was speechless. This guy was truly a disgrace to all Demon Cultivators.

Jiang Zuo ignored Mo Yan and said to Liuyue Xue, "I’ll leave the Spirit Stone with you for now. You can make the payment directly tomorrow. Just give me back the change afterward."

Liuyue Xue nodded repeatedly. ’For one night, I can sleep while hugging a Spirit Stone.’

’A Ninth-Grade one!’

’But the worst part is, someone will probably try to squeeze in with me tonight.’

Thinking about this, Liuyue Xue felt the urge to stomp Mo Yan until he was unable to take care of himself.

Chi Xue Child said in shock, "Fellow Daoist Po Xiao, I never knew you were this rich! You didn’t have any money during the treasure appraisal event."

Jiang Zuo replied casually, "Can’t I earn it?"

At this, the Black-robed Demon Cultivator spoke up. "Fellow Daoist, you must teach me this time. How does one earn a Ninth-Grade stone all at once?"

"Just max out your Mystic Study."

Then, without looking back, Jiang Zuo left. Now that the medicine was secured, he had to go back and prepare for the Alchemy.

Jiang Zuo left, cool and aloof, but the Black-robed Demon Cultivator was confused.

He looked at Mo Yan and asked, "Was he just messing with me?"

Although Mo Yan was still a bit dazed, he managed to reply, "Yeah! Go get him. If you can’t take him down, you don’t deserve to be a Tier Four Demon Cultivator."

The Black-robed Demon Cultivator: "..."

Then, he sat back down in his original spot. It wasn’t that he was afraid of Jiang Zuo; he just didn’t want to cause trouble in the Holy Land.

Who could blame him, with such a willful junior sister? Of course, the main reason was that his junior sister was rich and generous.

Jiang Zuo was not someone to be trifled with. Being wary of him was one thing, but more importantly, he had scented the aura of a Holy Land Disciple’s Life-Protecting Treasure on him.

And it wasn’t an ordinary one, either.

Messing with that would truly set off a major chain reaction.

’Can’t afford to provoke him.’

’I have to secure a mutually willing transaction. That way, the Holy Land will have no reason to move against me.’

Walking back, Jiang Zuo touched the Protective Treasure on his person. ’I really want to send that guy into an Array,’ he thought coldly.