Supreme Sword Sovereign

Chapter 46 – Boost Soul Force, Falling Ghost Fruit!

"Brother Gu?"

Upon seeing Gu Han, Chen Ping was naturally overjoyed.

"You're here?"

As he spoke, he hastily stood up from the pile of rocks and rushed over to Gu Han's side, warmly asking, "When did you arrive in the Capital? Where's the young lady? Why didn't she come with you? How was your visit to the Martial Academy today? Which Instructor did you choose?"

A barrage of greetings.

It warmed Gu Han's heart.

"Brother Chen."

He pointed to a stone mill beside them.

"What's this? I heard you're no longer the manager?"

"This..."

Chen Ping gave a wry smile.

"Ah, it's a long story, I'm afraid I've become a laughingstock."

"What happened?"

Gu Han was somewhat surprised.

"Didn't you bring back Elder Xue's medicinal pill? Logically, you should have been rewarded. Why were you stripped of your manager position to guard this pile of broken rocks?"

"Brother!"

Chen Ping was startled and whispered, "Be careful with your words. Inside the Treasure Pavilion, never mention the Ghost Doctor's name!"

"Why?"

Gu Han's frown deepened.

"Come with me."

Chen Ping pulled Gu Han to a corner, glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention to them, and then heaved a sigh of relief.

"This matter goes back to three days ago..."

It turned out.

When Chen Ping returned to the Treasure Pavilion that day with the Ghost Doctor's medicinal pill, he was naturally credited with a great achievement and received many rewards. He was even exceptionally promoted to the position of Director, becoming the center of attention for a while.

However, the good times didn't last long.

Three days ago.

A mysterious person with a concealed identity suddenly visited the Treasure Pavilion.

Upon learning that Chen Ping had acquired the Ghost Doctor's medicinal pill, the person didn't say a word and immediately removed him from his position, demoting him to a common servant.

A mysterious person?

A chill ran through Gu Han's heart.

This person... seemed to harbor a deep hatred for the Ghost Doctor. Could it be his enemy?

But...

Why had Manager Li and the others never mentioned this?

"Brother."

Chen Ping sighed.

"Facing such a situation, I guess it's just my bad luck. I feel somewhat sorry for you. I had promised to increase the price for those items by twenty percent, but now it looks like... I'm afraid I can't fulfill that promise."

"It's okay."

Gu Han naturally wouldn't fuss over such a trivial matter.

"I didn't come here to buy materials this time."

"Then you..."

"Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"What?"

Chen Ping was startled and instinctively glanced at Fan Qi in the distance.

"The Pavilion Master acquired this item without making it known. I only learned of it after being promoted to Director. Brother, how did you come to know?"

"Don't ask, Brother."

Gu Han shook his head.

"This item is of great use to me. I need to buy it. Can you help?"

"This..."

Chen Ping hesitated for a moment.

"I'll take you there!"

With that.

He led Gu Han directly to the third floor.

Compared to the first-floor hall.

The items sold here were much more valuable, making it somewhat deserted with very few visitors.

"Director Wei."

Arriving in front of a quiet room.

Chen Ping respectfully said, "I have a matter to discuss."

"Chen Ping?"

From inside the quiet room, a dissatisfied voice sounded.

"What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you? Don't come to see me until those Mysterious Stones are sold!"

"Director..."

Chen Ping glanced at Gu Han, clenched his teeth, and said, "I have a friend who wants to buy the Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"What!"

An exclamation.

The next instant, the door of the quiet room swung open, and a tall, thin man with a gloomy face appeared in front of them.

"Chen Ping!"

He didn't look at Gu Han but stared at Chen Ping with a chilling gaze.

"You've got some nerve! The Pavilion Master repeatedly instructed not to reveal the news of this item, you..."

"It has nothing to do with him."

Gu Han pulled Chen Ping aside.

"I found out from another source."

"Oh?"

Director Wei glanced at Gu Han and suddenly sneered.

"I don't care where you got this news from, get out now. This item is not for sale!"

Gu Han didn't move.

"What?"

Director Wei's expression turned colder.

"Didn't you hear what I said? While the Treasure Pavilion is a place of business that values harmony and prosperity, if you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite."

As he spoke.

His Yuan Gathering third-level cultivation was on full display!

However.

Such cultivation naturally had no effect on Gu Han.

"Brother."

Tian Heng's expression darkened.

"Didn't I instruct you earlier not to let anyone disturb me!"

"Pavilion Master."

Director Wei was already regretting reporting this matter, but since it had come to this, he had to steel himself and say, "Someone outside wants to buy... wants to buy that Falling Ghost Fruit!"

"Falling Ghost Fruit?"

Tian Heng frowned deeply.

"Who wants to buy it?"

The fifth floor of the Treasure Pavilion was protected by a prohibition that blocked the detection of divine senses, intended to prevent the exposure of certain special guests' identities. Therefore, even though he and Du Teng had high cultivation levels and possessed divine senses, they could not discern the situation on the third floor.

"It's..."

Director Wei recounted the situation.

"Outrageous!"

Tian Heng's expression turned cold.

"A mere Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator dares to speak so boldly, wanting to buy my Falling Ghost Fruit? Tell him to get lost!"

"Pavilion Master..."

Director Wei trembled.

"He said..."

He repeated Gu Han's words.

"Tell him to get lost!"

Tian Heng waved his hand impatiently.

"I've already..."

"Hold on!"

Suddenly.

Du Teng spoke up.

"He said, at any cost?"

"...Yes!"

"If that's the case."

Du Teng suddenly smiled.

"What's the harm in giving it to him?"

"Old Du."

Tian Heng was stunned.

"But..."

"No matter."

Du Teng glanced at the Falling Ghost Fruit, suggesting, "If he truly wants to buy it and can pay the price, then give it to him! A little Meridian Unblocking Realm cultivator can't cause much trouble... This item will just be stored with him for a few days. Do you understand?"

"Brilliant!"

Tian Heng suddenly realized, praising him.

"Old Du, that's brilliant!"

"Tell him!"

Du Teng was somewhat pleased.

"This Falling Ghost Fruit is for trade, not for sale! If he wants it, he must bring a Mysterious Instrument or an Earth Rank or higher cultivation technique. Otherwise, don't even think about it!"

"Yes, yes!"

Outside.

Director Wei nodded repeatedly.

Although he was unaware of Du Teng's true identity, he understood that someone who commanded such respect from his Pavilion Master must be of great significance.

"Senior, rest assured! I will handle this matter properly!"

"Also."

Tian Heng spoke again.

"Find a way to dispose of that Chen Ping. Old Du doesn't like him, got it?"

"Yes, I understand!"

...

On the third floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Brother."

Looking at Gu Han with his eyes slightly closed, Chen Ping couldn't hold back any longer.

"With your current cultivation level, even though the Falling Ghost Fruit is extremely valuable, you can't use it yet. Why bother... Ah, there are some things in the Treasure Pavilion that I can't explain to you, but you... must be very careful."

"Brother."

Seeing his genuinely worried expression.

Gu Han was touched.

This was a truly good man.

"You've become a servant yourself, and you still have time to worry about me?"

"Me?"

Chen Ping was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Being a servant isn't so bad, actually. It prevents envy from others and gives me some peace. Besides, selling Mysterious Stones is still a job."

"Mysterious Stones?"

Gu Han then remembered.

Earlier, there was indeed a pile of stones in front of Chen Ping.

Could it be...

There was a secret to them?

"Hehe."

But before he could ask, footsteps came from upstairs, and it was Director Wei coming down.

"You two seem to have a lot of free time."

Huh?

A thought struck Gu Han.

Director Wei's attitude naturally indicated something.

"Congratulations."

Director Wei smiled and gave Gu Han a salute.

"Young friend, our Pavilion Master has agreed. The Falling Ghost Fruit is for sale!"

Yet as he spoke.

He didn't bring out the item.

"Tell me."

Gu Han naturally understood his implication.

"What's the price?"

"You're indeed clever, young friend."

Director Wei stared intently at Gu Han, slowly saying, "A Mysterious Instrument, or an Earth Rank or higher cultivation technique or divine ability! If you can't produce that, young friend, then... please leave!"

"What!"

Chen Ping couldn't help but exclaim.