I am Suspecting You. Do Something About It.
“Mind what you say,” Ji Liangcai warned, albeit also taking the Body Severing Realm cultivator serious.
Given how far and disconnected the store was from Pill Cauldron Sect’s headquarters, it came as no surprise that Ji Liangcai didn’t recognise Mu Yu.
“May I take a look at your indifferent night lotus? From what I can see, I believe it’s a sacred lotus,” Mu Yu told the scar-faced youth.
The youth wouldn’t deny a Body Severing Realm cultivator of his behest. Furthermore, it was unlikely Mu Yu would try anything funny in the presence of everyone different. Hence, he passed the herb over. “If you would please.”
Ji Liangcai intently watched Mu Yu examine the herb. Mu Yu went on to inform, “Distinguishing between the two via the centre is one method. The method becomes an issue when the centre will gradually grow red once it has reach 1900 years. In other words, at a surface level, it’s correct to say it’s 1900 years old.”
“In that case, its value is lower than a sacred lotus. What did you mean by what you claimed, then? Were you just fishing for attention?” Ji Liangcai mocked.
The youth couldn’t make sense of Mu Yu’s intent, either.
Mu Yu flipped over the lotus. “Having said that, this one’s red centre doesn’t accurately indicate its age. Once an indifferent night lotus reaches 3000 years old, the red centre will gradually fade back to black. So accordingly, it will be no different to 1000 years old after 100 years. That’s where people make the mistake of selling one 3000 years old at the same price as a lotus at 1000 years old.”
The youth beamed. “You mean… this is a three thousand years old indifferent sacred lotus?”
If Mu Yu’s claim was faithful, the price of the herb would be dozens, if not hundreds, of times higher.
Mu Yu nodded. “To be accurate, it’s 3082 years old.”
“Absolute tripe!” exclaimed Ji Liangcai. “Are you questioning me, a level four alchemist?”
“Yes,” Mu Yu answered, finding Ji Liangcai’s question comical.
Ji Liangcai inhaled heavily through his nose. “You are not an alchemist, so why are you questioning a level four alchemist from Pill Cauldron Sect?”
There were several ways of identifying an alchemist. First, they had the spiritual energy of an alchemist. Second, they had calluses on their fingertips from working with herbs. Mu Yu carried neither characteristic for he wasn’t an alchemist.
“So what if I’m not an alchemist? I’m discussing this indifferent sacred lotus, not alchemy techniques? Who gives a toss if you’re an alchemist? Actually, who gives a toss about alchemists?”
“I recommend you leave. We do not welcome cultivators who don’t respect alchemists,” asserted Ji Liangcai, in a frigid tone.
“You want me out of here before I expose you?”
“Hahaha, what would I feel guilty about as a level four alchemist? I merely don’t consider quarrelling with liars to be worth my while. I am more than happy to serve you if you are here to do business. If you simply want trouble, you’re in the wrong place!”
Two Body Severing Realm guards popped up out of nowhere next to Mu Yu and gestured toward the door. “If you would please.”
The two guards didn’t initiate a physical altercation, lest they damage the goods and building.
Mu Yu nonchalantly responded, “I’m not here to start trouble. Since we’re all here for business, we must practice fairness. Let me finish my evaluation, and you can throw me out if you can disprove me.”
Ji Liangcai obviously wasn’t going to let Mu Yu walk all over the store’s reputation. “Throw him out!”
“Where are your principles as a businessman? You don’t happen to be trying to sabotage your own reputation, do you?” Mu Yu sternly asked.
Tap! Tap! Tap! Accompanying the sound of a walking stick tapping on the staircase were heavy and rhythmic footsteps that demanded silence and attention. The elder with a white beard donned an argent robe embellished with patterns. He had ascended beyond Spirit Severing Realm and was a level seven alchemist if not higher.
“What’s the ruckus?” The elder’s domineering voice had everyone holding their breaths.
“Ancestor Yuan De, why are you here?” Ji Liangcai knelt down and kowtowed with a smile going from ear to ear. Then, he stood to the elder’s side as a servant would.
“I heard something about someone trying to walk all over Pill Cauldron Sect’s reputation. Explain what’s happening.”
Ji Liangcai, in high spirits again, pointed to Mu Yu and accused, “Ancestor, he is the one who came here to slander us and threatened to walk all over our reputation.”
“Oh?” Upon seeing Mu Yu, the elder flinched, and his eyes bulged.
“Ancestor Yuan De? I remember Pill Cauldron Sect only has a Daoist Yuan Hua.”
The elder shuddered upon meeting with Mu Yu’s gaze.
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