Shen Qing was stunned and couldn't snap out of the shock of sudden wealth for a moment.
Seeing this, the old man thought Shen Qing was dissatisfied with his offer. He gritted his teeth and raised the price.
"Fellow Daoist, don't be angry. It's our fault. How about 2,300 top - grade spiritual stones, plus a lifetime membership of our Azure Wood Hall?"
Shen Qing came to her senses and shook her head repeatedly. "No, no, no..."
Still not enough?!
The old man closed his eyes and said as if going to his death, "Fine, fine, fine! I'll raise it to 2,600 top - grade spiritual stones!"
"No, no, no. It's not that. 2,000 is enough. I just didn't react in time..."
2,000 top - grade spiritual stones! Shen Qing had never seen so many spiritual stones in both her past and present lives. This sudden fortune almost knocked her out.
The old man heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Shen Qing with much more kindness in his eyes.
It wasn't that he was stingy. In recent years, the Azure Wood Hall had declined. If it weren't for the young hall master, he wouldn't have bought a Purple - faced Ginseng at a price much higher than the market value.
"Fellow Daoist is kind - hearted. Our Azure Wood Hall won't let you suffer. Well, I'll decide. 2,300 spiritual stones, plus a lifetime senior membership of the Azure Wood Hall.
"In the future, we'll give priority to purchasing your spiritual herbs. Do you agree, fellow Daoist?"
Agree!
She must agree!
Shen Qing happily signed her name and put the heavy spiritual stones into her storage bag.
With the additional 200 top - grade spiritual stones from before, Shen Qing now had 2,500 top - grade spiritual stones in her "wallet".
A flying boat only cost 50 top - grade spiritual stones, and a house in the main city only cost 200 top - grade spiritual stones.
With these spiritual stones, Shen Qing's life would be much more comfortable in the future.
When seeing Shen Qing off from the Azure Wood Hall, Shen Qing learned that the old man was Elder Lianshan of the Azure Wood Sect.
He was a big shot. It was said that during the Demon Realm War a thousand years ago, Elder Lianshan alone had saved thousands of cultivators eroded by the demonic qi.
The cultivation world finally won this war, and Elder Lianshan deserved a great deal of credit.
Shen Qing looked back regretfully at the corridor where Elder Lianshan had disappeared, only seeing the fluttering corner of his robe as he hurriedly left.
The female cultivator who had greeted her at the counter saw Shen Qing off to the front door of the Azure Wood Hall and said goodbye reluctantly.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, the Purple - faced Ginseng you brought is really crucial. Everyone in our Azure Wood Sect will be grateful to you. In the future, when you come to the Azure Wood Sect to find me, I'll show you around our sect."
This female cultivator was named Jiang Zhiyun, also a disciple of the Azure Wood Sect.
On the way from the room to the door, Jiang Zhiyun almost told Shen Qing how much savings she had.
Facing Jiang Zhiyun's enthusiasm, Shen Qing felt a bit at a loss.
She hadn't felt such warm and straightforward kindness for a long time.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, there's no need to be so polite. Elder Lianshan has already given me a lot," Shen Qing said as she touched the storage bag around her waist. Before leaving, Elder Lianshan had stuffed a lot of top - grade pills into her arms.
There were so many that Shen Qing didn't even have time to see what they were.
Jiang Zhiyun shook her head. "Fellow Daoist Shen! It was you who brought the Purple - faced Ginseng instead of someone else. This proves that there's a fateful bond between you and our Azure Wood Sect.
"This kind of bond can't be bought no matter how many things are offered!!"
Jiang Zhiyun's eyes were filled with stars as she looked at Shen Qing, and she unconsciously reached out and grabbed Shen Qing's hand.
The warmth from her hand warmed Shen Qing's heart.
She was originally a timid and cowardly person. If she hadn't died once and been reborn, she would never have met Li Xian and Xiao Jinglan in such a short period of time.
Now, because of Ling Zhou, she had obtained the Purple - faced Ginseng and had this unexpected encounter in the Azure Wood Hall.
Shen Qing was extremely grateful that she had a chance to start over.
"In that case, Fellow Daoist Jiang, you can just call me Shen Qing. Next time we meet, we'll be friends."
Shen Qing firmly held Jiang Zhiyun's hand back and received a big hug from her.
"Humph, you really like to swagger around in my name," Shen Chuyun walked over and arrogantly glared at Shen Qing.
Then he turned to Jiang Zhiyun and showed a mysterious smile. "Fellow Daoist, I'm sure you know that I'm a disciple of True Lord Hengling. Shen Qing is a sinner in our sect. If she uses our sect's name..."
"Who's this idiot?"
Before Shen Chuyun could finish his long speech, he was interrupted by Jiang Zhiyun.
Shen Qing silently put away Bilo that had been summoned behind her, and tried hard not to laugh as she replied, "Just an idiot. Ignore him."
Shen Chuyun, who had suffered setbacks in front of Li Xian and in the forest for several consecutive days, couldn't hold it back any longer. His face immediately darkened.
"I'm Shen Chuyun, a disciple under True Lord Hengling. Fellow Daoist, I was just kindly reminding you not to be deceived by this woman. Why do you have to ridicule me?"
Jiang Zhiyun rolled her eyes, patted Shen Qing on the shoulder, with a look in her eyes that said 'You've suffered. You've actually been pestered by an idiot'.
"Shen Qing, I'll go back first. You must come when you're free."
Shen Qing nodded with a smile. "I will definitely go, Zhiyun."
Jiang Zhiyun glared at Shen Chuyun and then walked back into the Azure Wood Hall.
Shen Qing was really fed up with Shen Chuyun's way of spreading rumors about her everywhere. A trace of disgust flashed in her eyes.
Suddenly, an idea came to her mind, and a sneer appeared on her lips.
Since Shen Chuyun cared so much about his identity as a personal - taught disciple, don't blame Shen Qing for shattering his illusion.
After making up her mind, Shen Qing ignored Shen Chuyun and walked straight forward.
She walked into the shops that sold small ornaments just now. She first swept through the first floor and found that the total value was only 10 top - grade spiritual stones.
She pursed her lips and walked up to the second floor.
On the first floor of these shops, some relatively cheap trinkets were sold. The higher the floor, the more expensive the items.
Under the admiring gaze of the female sales - cultivator, Shen Qing readily put down 100 top - grade spiritual stones and left with her spoils.
The things sold in the next few shops were all similar. Shen Qing just bought a few things she liked and then left.
As the sky gradually darkened, Shen Qing decided to stay in Yaotai City for one night.
She found an inn with a relatively good environment and walked in.
When the innkeeper saw Shen Qing and Shen Chuyun walking in, his eyes rolled twice. He skipped Shen Qing and walked directly in front of Shen Chuyun, with a flattering look on his face.
"Esteemed Immortal, please come in. Do you want to stay in the inn? Our top - class rooms come with a self - contained barrier. It's as comfortable as being in your own cave abode.
"An outstanding and handsome celestial like you coming to our humble inn really adds luster to it!"
Hearing the innkeeper's flattery, Shen Chuyun's expression became even more aloof, but his eyes were filled with pride.
"Then open a top - class room."
"Sure, Esteemed Immortal, this way please. Our top - class rooms only cost 3 top - grade spiritual stones. Esteemed Immortal, please pay here."
"What? 3 top - grade spiritual stones?!!!"