School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master Chapter 1803 - 1889: Lingxiao Pavilion
Previously on School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master...
Despite the absence of the Nine Clawed Fire Glass to meticulously arrange matters, it turned out to be a fortunate development. The city of Lingxiao hummed with activity, suggesting that demonic forces were not the only ones stirring, which was quite intriguing. This presented an excellent chance for uninhibited exploration.
Observing the throngs of Human Clan cultivators entering and exiting Lingxiao City, Chen Nan was reminded of the several Heavenly Monarch experts he had encountered just prior. When combined with the rumors of a treasure appraisal event he'd overheard on his journey, the situation became clear to him.
This appraisal event, hosted within Lingxiao City, was orchestrated by Demon God Mountain itself—a grand convention for exchanging Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, its influence stretching across the entire Panlong Star Domain.
Numerous powerful entities from both Demon God Mountain and the Panlong Star Domain would converge at this grand event. Even the formidable fourteen powerhouses of Demon God Mountain would showcase their amassed treasures. However, the most prized possessions of these elite experts were typically reserved for the climactic auctions held within Lingxiao Pavilion.
The Panlong Star Domain spanned an immense territory, and when aggregated with other Star Domains of the Mortal World, their vastness was truly staggering. Even with the significant losses sustained by the Heavenly People Clan and Human Clan experts during the Void battle, Lingxiao City was far from lacking in Heavenly Monarch experts.
"Darling, do you see that bustling treasure shop just ahead? Let's go explore it," one of the women exclaimed.
Lining the streets of Lingxiao City, paved with azure stones, were an assortment of shops. These establishments had been leased by Demon God Mountain, serving as exchange points for various factions during the appraisal event's duration.
Chen Nan had anticipated this outcome. Liu Tiantian, while indifferent to Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, possessed an affinity for lively environments. Her presence in Demon God Mountain’s Lingxiao City was, therefore, perfectly suited to her inclinations.
Su Qingqing, Chu Wenrou, and Huo Xinya found themselves without words regarding Liu Tiantian's spontaneous decision. Nevertheless, as this was their inaugural visit to such a place, curiosity compelled them to follow her inside.
The Poison Fire emanating from the Fire Qilin posed a potential issue amidst the dense crowds. Consequently, upon entering, it dramatically reduced its size, transforming into a seemingly ordinary, small beast.
Now, alongside the Black Feathered Chicken, it blended seamlessly into the surroundings. The pair followed the four women into the Treasure Pavilion.
The moment the four women stepped inside, they instantly drew the gaze of countless practitioners.
Whether they were members of the Demon Clan or ancient Human Clan cultivators, none could refrain from casting admiring glances at Liu Tiantian and her companions. Liu Tiantian's exceptionally endowed figure, in particular, drew considerable attention, causing a few inexperienced demons and humans to suffer nosebleeds on the spot.
Even the proprietor of the Treasure Pavilion promptly approached them with a warm greeting: "Esteemed guests, should any treasures within our establishment capture your fancy, you are welcome to exchange them for equivalent Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Please, browse at your leisure."
Liu Tiantian and her friends eagerly began examining the spiritual elixirs and an array of Divine Artifacts. The Black Feathered Chicken also accompanied the Fire Qilin inside. While their ages might have been comparable, the chicken's inherent cunning had already established it as the superior party during their previous encounter. This time, it had effortlessly solidified the Fire Qilin's status as its subordinate.
"Little Fire," the Black Feathered Chicken declared, "stick with your Uncle Chicken from now on, and you'll enjoy a life of luxury. Let's head upstairs."
Disliking the congestion on the lower floor of the Treasure Pavilion, the Black Feathered Chicken's eyes rolled as it led the Fire Qilin towards the upper level.
Not even two steps up the staircase had been taken when four Heavenly Monarchs materialized at the landing. Among them, a middle-aged man adorned in plain attire, bearing a golden sword emblem on his chest and possessing sword-like brows, let out a cold smirk. He pointed at the Black Feathered Chicken and inquired, "Esteemed chicken friend, as you ascend to the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion, might one inquire what manner of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures you possess as collateral?"
The middle-aged man deliberately emphasized the word "chicken," his gaze fixed on the Black Feathered Chicken with evident disdain, a subtle mocking smile playing on his lips. The three Heavenly Monarchs flanking him echoed his derisive sentiment.
The Black Feathered Chicken let out a soft chuckle, entirely unfazed by their attempted provocation.
It typically avoided unnecessary conflict. The vast quantities of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures confiscated by the Heaven Punishment Alliance were securely stored in the Execution Hall, providing ample means for it to procure any items required for exchange at the Treasure Pavilion.
Previously, when Chen Nan engaged in a bet with the Nine Clawed Fire Qilin, the Demon God Mountain's extensive stores were seized. All the accumulated treasures and Immortal Pills were then transferred to the Execution Hall, with the Black Chicken granted supreme access.
Before his departure, he casually procured several gourds filled with potent Immortal Elixirs. Among these remarkable elixirs were the Double Infant Immortal Pill and the Three Infant Immortal Pill, each of which possessed the power to incite fierce competition even among seasoned Heavenly Monarch experts.
"Ha-ha, why would I possibly reveal that to you?" the Black Feathered Chicken scoffed.
The middle-aged man, taken aback by the chicken's audacious confidence, inquired, "To which faction within the thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands of Demon God Mountain do you belong?" He surmised that the Black Feathered Chicken must possess significant backing, considering they were on Demon God Mountain's very own territory, and wished to ascertain this before initiating any confrontation.
The Black Feathered Chicken merely shook its head in response.
A smug expression then spread across the middle-aged man's face as he internally concluded that since they weren't affiliated with Demon God Mountain, dealing with them would be considerably less complicated.
He declared coldly to the Black Feathered Chicken, "As an Early Stage Demon God, I now have strong suspicions that your qualifications are insufficient for entry into the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion. You must allow me to inspect your Storage Ring."
The Fire Qilin, having reverted to its form as a small beast, felt its temper rising sharply upon hearing these words. It readied itself to unleash an assault upon the four Heavenly Monarchs, unwilling to permit anyone to disrespect its companion.
Having fought alongside Chen Nan, the Fire Qilin had previously confronted even a Supreme Demon Clan expert without a trace of fear; a mere handful of Heavenly Monarchs posed no threat whatsoever.
It was on the verge of taking action when the Black Feathered Chicken intervened, halting its advance.
The Black Feathered Chicken let out a chuckle and retorted, "Based on your statement, esteemed sir, you suspect we are lacking in resources and wish to inspect our Storage Rings. Very well, then you should remove your own pants for me to inspect!"
Upon hearing this outrageous suggestion, the four Heavenly Monarchs exchanged bewildered glances, uncertain of the Black Feathered Chicken's true intent but feeling their pride deeply wounded. They were dignified cultivators at the Mid-stage Heavenly Monarch level, yet this Early Stage Demon was boldly proposing they undress, igniting their eyes with furious anger: "What did you just say?"
Having spent considerable time in Chen Nan's company, the Fire Qilin had picked up on his peculiar brand of witty banter and quickly grasped the Black Feathered Chicken's provocative strategy.
The Fire Qilin joined in with a laugh, adding, "My elder brother here doubts your virility, so kindly remove your pants and allow us to verify."
During this intense verbal standoff between the Black Feathered Chicken, the Fire Qilin, and the four Heavenly Monarchs, the attention of numerous practitioners within the Treasure Pavilion was inevitably drawn.
Initially, upon observing the cultivation realms of the Black Feathered Chicken and the Fire Qilin, onlookers anticipated witnessing the swift downfall of the Black Chicken and the Little Beast. However, they were instead met with the Little Beast's astonishingly audacious retort.
Although the majority of gazes were fixed upon the group of four women, a significant number of spectators could not suppress their laughter. The sheer audacity and mischievousness of these two creatures were undeniably amusing.
Witnessing the stunned and enraged reactions of the four Heavenly Monarchs, the Black Feathered Chicken maintained its unruffled demeanor, repeating firmly, "Take off your pants!"