Although Xiao Yufan wasn’t sure whether time in this mysterious space flowed in sync with the outside world, it had already been several days since he arrived…
The Di Sha Palace had been quick to act. The ancient city didn’t appear desolate at all—at the very least, there were several teahouses where travelers could rest.
“Let’s go check that place out!” Xiao Yufan smiled, glancing at the two women beside him.
Ye Kong and Xie Yuan, among others, very tactfully distanced themselves from the trio, leaving only Cheng Ying and Yu Xuan with Xiao Yufan. The elegant and refined aura of the two young women quickly drew the attention of many.
However, no one foolish enough dared approach them. After all, when Xiao Yufan and his group had entered the city earlier, many had noticed them. They were genuine experts at the Xiantian level—definitely not someone to mess with casually.
Compared to the other teahouses, the one Xiao Yufan now faced was somewhat unique…
While other places bustled with activity, this teahouse stood completely empty. The reason? A sign hung at its entrance: one rare treasure for a cup of tea. Whatever information you sought could be obtained here, provided you had enough rare items to trade.
Who did the owner think he was, some kind of all-knowing oracle? Even if he was, wasn’t he being a bit too arrogant? Did he really believe rare treasures were as common as street goods?
“Read the rules carefully. This isn’t a place anyone can just walk into!”
As they stepped into the teahouse, a lazy voice drifted over. Only then did Xiao Yufan notice a disheveled man sitting not far away.
Now he understood why the place was so quiet. Seeing this guy, who would still want to stay for tea? It seemed true that eccentrics often accompanied uniqueness—this saying held up.
Besides the man’s shocking appearance, the fluctuation of his aura made Xiao Yufan furrow his brow. This dirty, unkempt youth was actually an expert at the peak of the Xiantian realm!
Had experts become so common they now litter the streets? Every random person seemed to be a peak Xiantian warrior. Xiao Yufan was momentarily speechless.
This only strengthened Xiao Yufan’s belief that this man must know crucial information about the mysterious place. Otherwise, how could he dare boast so boldly? Of course, even if he did possess some skill, he was still an eccentric.
“This should be enough for a cup of tea, right?”
A faint smile slowly spread across Xiao Yufan’s face as a rare flower appeared in his hand. It was one he had taken from a mountain stream the day he obtained the Tian Zang Flower.
Growing alongside the Tian Zang Flower, this purple Bauhinia flower was also a rare treasure, capable of strengthening one’s foundation and enhancing cultivation. Although it didn’t possess the Tian Zang Flower’s absurdly powerful effects, it was still extremely valuable.
“Purple wisteria flower…”
The man glanced sideways, catching the flower deftly in his hand. A spark of delight flickered in his eyes—he was clearly very pleased with this treasure. During his time in the ancient city, most people had been stingy; someone like Xiao Yufan was indeed rare.
“What? Isn’t this enough for a cup of tea?”
Seeing the man’s quick reaction, Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly surprised. After all, this was an expert at the peak of the Xiantian realm—an elite among the younger generation.
“More than enough! More than enough! I’ll bring the tea right away!”
The man glanced at Xiao Yufan and the two women, his face lighting up with an even broader smile. This was the Purple Sandalwood flower! One cup of tea? Absolutely not. At least three cups! And even then, he would still be the biggest beneficiary.
Xiao Yufan had come for information about the mysterious place. As for the tea itself, to be honest, he wasn’t particularly interested—especially not tea brewed by such a grubby-looking man. The thought alone made his stomach churn.
“Strange, this tea smells unusually good…”
Even as these thoughts passed through his mind, when the man actually brought the tea, Xiao Yufan changed his mind. This definitely wasn’t ordinary tea—could regular tea possibly emit such a fragrant, refreshing aroma?
“Of course! This is a special tea blend that I carefully prepare myself. Most people can’t even dream of tasting it. So with that Purple Sensitive plant flower, you’re definitely not losing out.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yufan’s lips twitched. Not losing out? Hah! Even if this tea could clear the meridians and strengthen one’s foundation, compared to the Purple Sensitive Tree flower, it was still in an entirely different league.
“You call this divine tea? Don’t be ridiculous!”
Although Xiao Yufan remained silent, Yu Xuan couldn’t help but express her dissatisfaction. This guy was shamelessly overcharging them—and what’s more, he had looked at Cheng Ying more than her!
If Xiao Yufan had known what she was thinking, he might have fainted on the spot. Was she really going to hold a grudge just because the man had glanced at her a little less?
“Cough… Well then, since three cups aren’t enough, I’ll let you ask one extra question for free!”
“One extra question? I find you not only shameless but stingy too!”
Before the man could finish speaking, Yu Xuan cut in again. Xiao Yufan, meanwhile, simply watched silently from the side. If they could squeeze out a bit more benefit, he was all for it. Even though he had obtained many treasures from that mountain stream, he couldn’t afford to squander them recklessly.
“Young lady, you can’t talk like that. The information I have is all top secret. Offering one free question is already my limit. You must know, there are many unknown secrets within this mysterious land!”
Although slightly embarrassed, Xue Feng still held his ground. He hoped to exchange more of these secrets for treasures. After all, no one ever had enough rare items.
Besides, these secrets would lose their value in a few days. If he could trade them for something else, he’d be more than happy. From Xiao Yufan’s generous gesture, it was clear he must possess many rare treasures.
“Then tell us, what exactly do you know? If I ask something you don’t know, wouldn’t that be awkward?”
A faint smirk tugged at Xiao Yufan’s lips. He was genuinely interested in these hidden secrets. If his guess was correct, the area surrounding this ancient city would soon reveal the inheritance of an ancient martial arts era. If he could seize the initiative, he would surely gain more advantages.
“I know a great deal. Even how many factions exist in this ancient city—I know them all. Of course, you probably aren’t interested in that. With enough rare treasures, I can even tell you about the inheritance that will appear in three days!”
As he spoke of the information he possessed, Xue Feng’s face was filled with confident pride. He believed there was no one else in the entire mysterious land who knew more than him. Regarding the news of the inheritance appearing in three days, he had even gathered many more accurate details…
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