Taoist Master and the Cat - Chapter 232

The common people kept coming. After watching, there would be a new wave. No matter how expensive the fox fur was, such a large fox fur was indeed rare in the world. Many people who stayed at home heard about it and rushed over in a hurry, as if not being able to see the fox fur was a big loss.

There were ordinary people in Fucheng, as well as officials, and rich people.

The fox fur had only been hung for an hour, and those people sent their subordinates to confirm whether the news was true.

After confirming it, buyers came to bargain in front of the group of four one after another.

In the name of dedicating the fox fur to the Emperor, the magistrate hoped that Xie Jingyuan would lower the price.

However, in that world where demons and beasts were rampant, the “Emperor” could also frighten the common people, but cultivators who could subdue demons could refuse. On the contrary, the imperial court used many means to win over cultivators to work for them.

Still without the need for Xie Jingyuan’s opening his mouth, Gu Jialing gave the magistrate a scolding, to either hand over the money, or walk away without thinking about other ideas.

The magistrate was still hesitating. Several local rich merchants came, some wanted to buy one fox tail, some wanted to buy two, and they argued endlessly over it.

When Gu Jialing was about to be annoyed by their noise, a high-pitched voice suddenly sounded, “Ziyun Palace will buy the whole fox fur for six thousand taels!”

As soon as those words came, the people watching the excitement all around took a breath.

Xie Jingyuan finally opened his eyes.

The people consciously made way for the visitors, and soon, two young men in white robes appeared in front of the group of four.

Two Taoist masters, one of them was tall, so handsome that everyone forgot to look at his companion.

This handsome man was also looking at the four people in front of him, and his eyes lingered on Su Miaomiao’s face for a while. He cupped his hands and said to Xie Jingyuan, “I am Xiao Heng from Ziyun Palace, can I dare to ask for the friend’s name?”

They were demons, and maybe they didn’t even know or have any interest in the royal surnames in the world, but they would discuss with each other and pass on information about the powerful cultivators in the world.

The forest where Su Miaomiao lived was relatively close to Qingxu, so she knew that there was another temple, and Xie Guanzhu of the Temple was also a person that couldn’t be messed with.

In addition to Qingxu Temple, there were only some temples that were famous all over the world, so that little demons in remote areas like them had heard of them.

Su Miaomiao had heard other demons mention that Ziyun Palace was the number one Taoist temple in the world. Its master was the Emperor’s own national teacher, and the number of demons who died under the gate of Ziyun Palace was even more innumerable.

Su Miaomiao became a little more wary of Xiao Heng.

Xie Jingyuan usually lived in Qingxu Temple, away from the world of mortals, and was obsessed with cultivation. Most of the time, he went to subdue demons, and he had little interest in the world.

“Thank you, I am Jing Yuan, a poor Taoist, I am a master of the concept of Qingxu,” Xie Jingyuan got up and returned the salute.

Gu Jialing looked at the brocade Taoist robe on Xiao Heng’s body, and then at the cloth Taoist robe on Xie Jingyuan’s body, and felt the words he said described him well.

Xiao Heng had never heard of Qingxu, so he exchanged a glance with his fellow junior brother calmly, and found that the younger brother’s eyes were also blank.

But Xie Jingyuan’s ability to hunt that thousand-year-old nine-tailed fox was enough to prove his strength.

There were many cultivators, some pursued fame and were admired by others, but there were also those who didn’t like fame and wealth, but were willing to remain unknown despite their great talents.

“So it’s Brother Xie. I don’t know where Brother Xie got this fox fur from?” Xiao Heng raised his head and looked at the fox fur again.

The nine-tailed fox came to the door by herself, but Xie Jingyuan didn’t tell the truth, only told him about the place where he killed the fox.

Xiao Heng nodded, and said to Xie Jingyuan, “I want to buy this fox fur, but I just came out, and I don’t have much money with me. I need to send someone back to get it, and he will be back in about three days. I wonder if Brother Xie can wait for me for three days.”

Xie Jingyuan looked at the other rich merchants, and seeing that none of them seemed to want to compete with Ziyun Palace for the fox fur, he agreed.

Xiao Heng said enthusiastically, “I have rented a house here, and there are still a few vacant guest rooms in it. If you don’t mind, Brother Xie, can you come and stay with me for the next three days, so that I can entertain you for a while? We can also discuss cultivation.”

Xie Jingyuan refused, “Thank you for your kindness, but I have already booked an inn.”

His expression was cold and his words were concise. He looked like someone who didn’t like to socialize. Xiao Heng smiled wittily, took off the jade pendant, handed it to Xie Jingyuan, and said, “This is the token of the deal between you and me. If I go back on my word, the jade pendant will be yours.”

The jade pendant was white, and it looked expensive at first glance.

Xie Jingyuan refused, “No need, I will wait at the inn for three days. If you don’t come after three days, we will find another buyer.”

Xu Shou nodded, and removed the fox fur hanging on the bamboo pole.

Xie Jingyuan walked in front, followed by the three demons, and left.

When the surroundings became quiet, Xie Jingyuan glanced at Su Miaomiao.

Su Miaomiao held Gu Jialing’s arm. She had always been timid. The prestige of “Ziyun Palace” was more intimidating than Qingxu Temple. Since Xiao Heng appeared, Su Miaomiao couldn’t help leaning against Gu Jialing.

In fact, she wanted to rely more on the Taoist master, but he asked her to play the role of a rich lady. How could he let her get close to him in front of the common people?

Gu Jialing was more courageous than her. When the Taoist master looked over, he asked, “Why didn’t you accept that person’s invitation? He looked like a rich man, and so the house he lived in must be very good. Let’s move there and save money.”

Xu Shou hummed, “How can the Taoist master repay him for staying there for three days?”

Xie Jingyuan looked at Gu Jialing’s arm that was still held by Su Miaomiao, and said expressionlessly, “Even brothers and sisters don’t behave like that.”

Only then did Su Miaomiao let go of Gu Jialing’s arm, and after looking back, she approached Xie Jingyuan, and asked worriedly, “Master, can you tell whether Xiao Heng’s cultivation is better than yours? Will he find out we are demons, and call someone to catch us?”

Xie Jingyuan saw fear and anxiety in those clear eyes.

It turned out that she was holding Gu Jialing’s arm like that because she was afraid.

“Don’t worry, he won’t be able to discover your identities.”