The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 409 - 242: Particularly Jealous (Homepage Feature Plus Update)
However, Quan Shifang right in front just clasped his fists and raised his voice: "Miss Jin, all is well?"
It seems that these two did recognize each other. Knowing Quan Shifang’s status, the girl had no choice but to swallow her anger for now and returned the greeting: "Senior Brother Quan."
Miss Jin? These three words do seem to have been heard somewhere. Fortunately, Quan Shifang didn’t leave her wracking her brain too long as he whispered: "This is Miss Jin Manyi from Jishi Building, whom I mentioned to you a couple of days ago."
Wow! Two days ago, when treasures appeared, one was acquired by Quan Shifang, and the other found a worthy owner, which turned out to be this Miss Jin before me. Ning Xiaoxian looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile, only feeling that her carriage was glittering with gold, living up to her last name indeed.
"So, she is the one who got the other treasure. Just like a good horse often bears a fool, a clever woman often sleeps with a clumsy husband," Ning Xiaoxian lowered her voice volume, sighing faintly. But this volume was just enough for the cultivators present to overhear.
Waiting for the boat was boring for everyone. Seeing a spectacle to watch, many waiting cultivators turned their attention here, and hearing Ning Xiaoxian’s interesting comments, many chuckled quietly.
This woman and she were not on good terms because she had already recognized her as the woman from that unknown city, wanting to buy Qi Zai for 500 taels of silver. Now that the grudge was already formed, she wasn’t afraid of making a bigger scene.
Sure enough, Jin Manyi’s pretty face turned cold: "What did you say?"
Ning Xiaoxian feigned surprise: "Miss Jin is in the prime of youth, how could your hearing fail? I said, a good horse often bears a fool..."
Before she could finish the rest of the words, someone shouted "Hold your tongue!" and then a streak of lightning flashed towards her face. It was the servant woman who carried the stool for Jin Manyi, unable to bear it any longer, intending to teach Ning Xiaoxian a lesson, to vent for her mistress. This woman appeared plain and ordinary, yet possessed the cultivation of the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.
Tu Jin’s gaze flickered, ready to make a move, but Quan Shifang had already extended his right hand, flicked his thumb and middle finger together, sending that streak of lightning flying away. He looked like a graceful figure swaying with the wind, and with this move, appeared casual and chic, making the watching female cultivators’ eyes sparkle with interest.
He stepped forward, shielding Ning Xiaoxian, and addressed Jin Manyi: "Miss Jin, if you have a misunderstanding with my friend, why not clear it up instead of resorting to violence?" He hadn’t seen Ning Xiaoxian for a long time, and even though he knew she had learned many Divine Skills, he subconsciously always felt she was still that girl who couldn’t even truss a chicken, and he couldn’t help wanting to block anyone who tried to harm her.
His protection clearly caught Jin Manyi off guard for a moment. The girl raised her chin, speaking coldly: "She was the one who was rude first. I’ll let it go if she just gives this White Bird to me."
Before Quan Shifang could speak, Ning Xiaoxian giggled, her drawn-out voice coming from behind him: "The fine bird chooses a tree to nest in, does Miss Jin not understand the meaning of these six words?" With Tu Jin and Quan Shifang by her side, and Qi Zai who was about to advance to the Late Stage after digesting the demon core of a bo beast, she was not afraid of this woman now.
Jin Manyi this time surprisingly didn’t get angry, her eyes rolling: "The fine bird knows to pick its tree, yet this woman doesn’t know to choose her words! Do you know you’re standing on my family’s territory?"
This ferry was run by Jishi Building, and she was the Miss of Jishi Building!
"My family’s business does not welcome such unwelcome guests." Jin Manyi lifted her chin higher, glanced at Ning Xiaoxian askance, "Pass down my orders, refuse this woman at this ferry!"
She looked at Quan Shifang and added: "If Senior Brother Quan wants to cross the river alone, just go ahead." Her order was passed down and several acknowledgments came from the ferry. With Miss’s order, her subordinates naturally complied.
In a few more days, it would be the grand ceremony of Guangcheng Palace, and if Ning Xiaoxian and her group detoured around Ruoshui River, they would certainly miss this grand event.
Refuse passage? Damn it, Ning Xiaoxian has been living in a small town in Huaxia for more than ten years and hasn’t encountered a taxi refusing service, and now this girl comes up with a refusal? This woman, truly petty.
Ning Xiaoxian sneered coldly: "If you don’t ferry, then don’t, Granny doesn’t fancy it!" She could just not go to the grand ceremony, what did this global event matter to her? She turned to Quan Shifang and said: "Senior Brother Quan, let’s part here for now, see you at Guangcheng Palace." Quan Shifang had orders from his master, and he must arrive at Guangcheng Palace within the stipulated time, she couldn’t delay him.
Quan Shifang, however, shook his head, speaking gently: "Miss Ning, I will accompany you on the journey."
This was him making a stand, and Ning Xiaoxian immediately felt a warmth in her chest: "But what about your deadline...?"
"I’ll apologize to my master later." He smiled, revealing a row of white teeth, his eyes shining.
Ah, Quan is truly a healing warm man. She was moved again, this time, it was indeed she who was holding him back.
"Alright then, let’s go together." She glanced at Jin Manyi sharply, snorting coldly, "Don’t underestimate the heroes of this world, thinking your family has a monopoly, sooner or later someone will compete with you!"
As she turned to leave, she unexpectedly heard Jin Manyi’s cold laugh from behind: "Compete with my family? What a joke, this Ruoshui River business has been around for over three hundred years, and I’ve never seen anyone who could get a piece of the pie! You might as well tell the heroes of the world how to compete?"
Her words were a bit reckless, and among the watching cultivators, some showed displeasure, while others spoke loudly: "Young lady, if you have a way to make this woman acknowledge the prowess of our world’s heroes, I will reward you with a hundred spirit stones!"
His words echoed the sentiments of the crowd, and immediately others joined in: "Well said, I’m willing to offer seventy spirit stones as a reward!"
"I’m willing to pay three hundred spirit stones to see this woman’s face turn ashen!"
"I am willing to offer 200 spirit stones!"
"I am willing to offer 100 spirit stones!"...
Voices from the crowd rang out, causing Jin Manyi’s expression to darken momentarily. Ning Xiaoxian also started to worry; in the past few months, she cultivated a stern pride, and to leave with her tail between her legs like this would be too embarrassing.
"Miss Ning, this matter is too difficult, we should not agree. Let’s leave immediately," Quan Shifang knew that succeeding was almost an impossibility and was giving her an out, but he saw Ning Xiaoxian’s eyebrows twitch slightly and a flash of joy swept over her face.
She turned back to Jin Manyi amidst the murmuring crowd and calmly said: "If that’s the case, let’s make a bet. If I can unravel the mystery of crossing the Ruishui River, how would you like to proceed?" Her voice was crisp and clear, overshadowing the noise of everyone around her. Upon hearing this, the surroundings immediately went quiet.
This girl actually wanted to gamble, and it seemed a good show was on the horizon.
Jin Manyi’s pretty face showed shock, she clearly hadn’t expected someone to be so foolish, then she said, "If you can unravel the secret of passing over the Ruishui River belonging to my family, I’ll pay you 2,000 spirit stones!"
"If you fail—" she sized up Ning Xiaoxian, then sneered: "You’ll be my slave and servant for the rest of your life!"
"Ha, hahaha!" No sooner had the words left her mouth than Ning Xiaoxian burst into loud laughter.
This woman, her laughter was so insolent! Jin Manyi’s face immediately turned stern.
"Your business has been relying on this for hundreds of years, having earned at least several million spirit stones, right? If I lose, I have to become a slave and servant, but if I win, I only get these 2,000 spirit stones?" Ning Xiaoxian looked askance at her, her tone gentle but dripping with mockery, "Miss Jin, do you think all the advantages in the world are for you alone to claim? These 2,000 spirit stones, you might as well use them to beg for alms, I don’t covet them!" Withdrawing her smile, she turned her head and said, "Senior Brother Quan, let’s leave."
Quan Shifang had been waiting for her to say this and was about to summon the Jade Boat, but Jin Manyi quickly said, "Wait!"
"What do you want? State your terms!" The more annoying and arrogant this woman was, the more Jin Manyi wanted to keep her by her side to torment. Only by crushing her pride completely could she feel at ease.
As expected, this Miss couldn’t resist a challenge; Ning Xiaoxian was waiting for those words. She replied with a cool smile, "Then it depends on Miss Jin’s sincerity!"
Jin Manyi rolled her eyes, "20,000 spirit stones."
Ning Xiaoxian turned her back, "Goodbye!" She herself wouldn’t spend that amount even on beggars, let alone play along with this rich person’s antics.
"...50,000 spirit stones!"
Ning Xiaoxian continued to walk forward without interruption. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
"70,000 spirit stones, no more!"
"Senior Brother Quan, the Jade Boat." Without even turning her head, she called out to Quan Shifang, who summoned the Jade Boat, and she stepped on it lightly.
"Wait!" Jin Manyi bit her lip, then suddenly said fiercely, "I’ll put up this ferry as collateral!"
No sooner had she spoken than a murmur of astonishment came from the cultivators. The daily income of the Ruoshui Ferry was substantial, and Jin Manyi putting it up as a wager showed not only her financial power but also her confidence that Ning Xiaoxian would not be able to solve the secret.
However, Ning Xiaoxian sighed deeply, "Miss Jin, do not judge others by yourself, thinking that everyone else is as foolish as you, okay?" Not giving Jin Manyi a chance to fly into a rage, she quickly added, "If I can solve the mystery of crossing the river, I can also do this business; do I need you to hand it over to me?"
The surroundings went silent. Everyone thought, indeed, if this girl could solve the mystery of crossing the Ruoshui River, she could certainly run this business herself; why would she risk her freedom for the rest of her life on such a gamble with Jin Manyi?
Jin Manyi was at a loss for words and didn’t know what to do.
Just then, a pleasant and attractive male laughter suddenly filled the air, "Well said! Brilliant!"
Hearing this sentence, Jin Manyi’s face flushed with anger while Ning Xiaoxian’s shoulders slumped. They both recognized the voice’s owner.
This demon, why does he pop up wherever I go? Ning Xiaoxian cursed inwardly before turning to face the source of the voice.
As expected, the luxurious carriage door was wide open, and they immediately saw a man leaning inside, with a face as handsome as jade, fine eyes, and thin lips, wearing a fiery red twining branch pattern brocade robe. If worn by anybody else, it might be too ostentatious, but on him, it just seemed right.
Who else could it be but Miluo? (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)
