The pavilion master had said that if she could sell the array disc, she would receive a twenty percent commission.
Selling it for 200 low-grade spirit stones meant she could get a commission of forty low-grade spirit stones.
That was equivalent to half a year's stipend for her.
"Wait."
Under Cheng Rou's expectant gaze, Ye Hao gently shook his head.
Cheng Rou hurriedly asked, "Young Master, is the price a bit too high?"
"If you're willing to wait a moment, I can apply for a discount for you."
As long as she could sell it, even if she had to apply for a discount, the commission she could get would still be substantial.
She could tell that the youth before her was interested in the array disc.
Perhaps he was only hesitating because the price was too steep.
That was why Cheng Rou wanted to do her best to push for the sale.
Ye Hao interrupted with a smile, "No, I wanted to ask if you have a higher-grade Red Fire Strike array disc."
"A higher-grade one?"
Cheng Rou was startled.
"Yes. The mid-grade Red Fire Strike array disc seems a bit weak; I wonder if you have a high-grade one."
Ye Hao nodded.
Since he had come all this way, he might as well buy a better one.
That way, even if an outer disciple came, he would be confident in dealing with them.
"Young Master, please wait for me a moment."
Hearing this, Cheng Rou hurriedly left the counter and went to the back to request it.
Soon, she returned holding a crimson jade array disc.
"A First-Tier high-grade Red Fire Strike array disc."
"Spiritual light circulates within, unleashing seven fire blades with power approaching a Fireball Technique at Qi Refinement Great Perfection."
"There is almost no delay upon triggering."
"Young Master, for just 320 low-grade spirit stones, you can take it with you."
After speaking, Cheng Rou looked at Ye Hao, waiting for his decision.
"Alright, I'll take this one."
Ye Hao nodded.
He waved his right hand.
Three hundred and twenty low-grade spirit stones appeared on the counter.
My goodness, which prominent clan is this young master from?
Three hundred and twenty low-grade spirit stones, and he paid directly without bargaining at all!
Seeing the low-grade spirit stones on the desk, Cheng Rou hurriedly stepped forward to inspect them.
After confirming the count was correct, Cheng Rou couldn't help but look at Ye Hao with a trace of envy in her eyes.
Even though he was dressed so ordinarily and his aura wasn't particularly strong...
...he tossed out 320 low-grade spirit stones without even batting an eye.
He had to be a young master from a prominent clan backed by a great Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"If there's no problem, I'll take it."
Ye Hao pointed at the Red Fire Strike array disc at the side and reminded her.
"Young Master, this array disc is already yours."
Cheng Rou nodded.
"By the way, do you have any cultivation techniques here that can conceal one's aura?"
Just as Ye Hao was preparing to leave, something suddenly occurred to him.
He had already cultivated the Turtle Breath Technique to the fifth layer.
As long as a Golden Core cultivator did not appear, he could conceal his true realm.
However, he was afraid that a Golden Core cultivator might notice something amiss with him.
After all, Golden Core cultivators in Baiyun Sect existed.
Though few in number, they were still around.
"Young Master, I am deeply sorry."
"Techniques capable of concealing one's aura are extremely rare."
"Generally, they are only likely to be sold at auctions."
Cheng Rou answered truthfully.
"Are there auctions in the market as well?"
Ye Hao asked curiously.
Cheng Rou shook her head and answered truthfully, "No, auctions are only held occasionally in Baiyun City."
"I see."
Ye Hao felt a bit disappointed.
Baiyun City was a gigantic city that existed by relying on Baiyun Sect.
Riding Senior Brother Wan Bao's plantain leaf, it would take him at least three days and three nights of continuous flight to reach Baiyun City.
Therefore, in the short term, he wouldn't be able to attend any auction there.
Fortunately, the Turtle Breath Technique was currently enough for his needs.
Having realized this, Ye Hao cupped his hands and thanked her, "Thank you for informing me."
"You are most welcome, Young Master."
Cheng Rou responded with a smile as well.
After leaving Duobao Pavilion, Ye Hao strolled through the market for a while longer.
He spent another 300 low-grade spirit stones to purchase a First-Tier mid-grade flying sword.
He left only when dusk approached.
Upon returning to Baiyun Sect, he finally returned the plantain leaf to Wan Bao.
Having bought a mid-grade flying sword, he wouldn't need to borrow from Senior Brother Wan Bao in the future.
Furthermore, the speed of a First-Tier mid-grade flying sword was far faster than his plantain leaf.
...
"You're finally back! I thought something happened to you."
At Ye Hao's doorstep, Ye Yu looked at Ye Hao walking toward him and let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Liu Siyu was there as well.
Seeing Ye Hao return unharmed, she also let out a sigh of relief.
"Senior Brother Ye, we can go find Boss Zhao."
"With him around, he will definitely be able to ensure your safety."
Liu Siyu's face was filled with worry.
She hurriedly stepped forward and spoke.
"Rest assured, I really can handle them."
Ye Hao looked at the two between laughter and tears.
However, having two people care so much about him made his heart feel quite warm.
"Really?"
"Senior Brother Ye, are you truly not lying to me?"
Liu Siyu still looked at Ye Hao in slight disbelief.
She truly didn't want such a good Senior Brother Ye to fall at the hands of those fellows.
It was just that she couldn't think of a better way either.
If only she were a little stronger.
"Rest assured, I'm confident."
Ye Hao nodded firmly.
Ye Yu looked at Liu Siyu. "Rest assured, if Ye Hao says he's confident, he definitely is."
"Then Senior Brother Ye, please be careful."
Now, Liu Siyu could only choose to trust Ye Hao before her.
"Alright, you two head back."
"Also, Ye Yu, don't come back for the next two days. I'm afraid you might get caught in the crossfire."
Ye Hao directly issued an order for them to leave.
After all, if they didn't leave, those fellows might not dare to come.
Wouldn't the trap he painstakingly prepared for them with so many spirit stones go to waste?
"Alright."
Ye Yu and Liu Siyu exchanged a glance.
They felt the helplessness in each other's eyes, but since Ye Hao had put it that way, it was hard for them to press further.
They immediately nodded.
Soon, the two left.
Only Ye Hao remained where he was.
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
Ye Hao looked around his surroundings, then returned inside the wooden hut and laid down the array disc.
...
In a nearby hollow, several people were crouching.
"How are things on Boss Zhao's side? Is there any movement?"
Someone suddenly ducked down and asked.
After all, what they feared most was Boss Zhao getting involved. As long as he didn't act, taking down a mere Second-Layer Qi Refinement cultivator would be child's play.
"Rest assured, there's no movement from Boss Zhao's side at all."
"In fact, Ye Hao didn't even go looking for him all day."
Soon, a very high-pitched voice responded.
"This Ye Hao is really interesting. Could it be that he thinks he can resist us all on his own?"
"A newcomer who joined Baiyun Sect less than a year ago—standing out with just his talent for farming was already enough."
"Yet he actually had the luck to run into Dew Condensation Grass."
"An innocent man is blameless, but possessing a treasure makes him guilty."
"For a Second-Layer Qi Refinement cultivator to hold so many spirit stones in his hands... he'd be better off letting us spend them."
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