I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 78: It's free?

Gu Heng observed the two people very carefully.

He is very observant.

First, the young man in the lead was in front, followed by the middle-aged man. Both of them were dressed simply, but equally exquisitely. Their moon-white robes looked to be made of high-quality fabric, not the coarse linen clothes worn by ordinary people, which was enough to prove that the two were of extraordinary status.

Secondly, the young man appeared dignified and well-mannered.

Although the middle-aged man adopted a humble posture of respectfully stepping back, he did not act rudely and seemed more like the young master's bodyguard.

Based on the two pieces of information above, Gu Heng was now certain. It was the Wu Rong patriarch's family who had arrived!

This young nobleman must be the key figure Wu Rong was referring to as someone "capable of making decisions."

But so young... Gu Heng just felt that this wealthy family was quite open-minded, letting a young person take the helm, perhaps this person himself was also extremely capable.

"Since you already know our identities, please forgive us for disturbing you."

Xiao Ling cupped his hands and said solemnly.

Unexpectedly, they had already thought about so many unnecessary things before even entering the city. As soon as they entered the clinic, the staff understood their identities and why they had come.

In front of such a powerful figure, nothing can be hidden.

Xiao Ling tried to keep a low profile. For the sake of the Nianling Sect, he couldn't be too arrogant this time when he came to ask for pills. He couldn't let the other party think that he could be on equal footing with him, otherwise things would really be hard to say. "Oh?" Gu Heng raised an eyebrow.

This person is quite polite.

Gu Heng thought of Feng Wuxin, the president of the Golden Phoenix Treasure Shop, who was also so polite and courteous. This made him feel particularly good, and he immediately showed a friendly smile: "I won't say I'm bothering you. Please have a seat."

The two exchanged glances, and finally Xiao Ling spoke up: "Thank you for your hospitality, senior."

"May I ask your name?"

Gu Heng asked.

He only inquired about the young master's name; as for the guard, he was probably only responsible for protecting him and did not participate in any decision-making.

"You can call me Xiao Ling, senior."

Gu Heng found it strange that Wu Rong's relative wasn't surnamed Wu, but rather Xiao. But then he realized that Wu Rong was probably just a distant relative, and the Xiao family was the true head of the clan. No wonder Wu Rong said he couldn't make the decisions. The one who could make the decisions was the one surnamed Xiao!

Xiao Ling pulled Zhu Ling to sit down on a nearby stool, and then Gu Heng got straight to the point: "You two know who I am now. Wu Rong visited me a few days ago, as for the reason..."

“My apprentice chopped off the hand of that grandson of Master Wu Rong. Since you are the one who can make the decision, I want to know, do you think this matter should be put behind us?”

Gu Heng didn't keep anyone in suspense.

The reason is simple: the other party is a large, wealthy family that values ​​its reputation. Although Wu Rong said that the matter of his grandson having his hand chopped off was over, it doesn't mean that other members of his family would think the same way.

"Of course, Wu Rong has a long history of misdeeds. I have wanted to deal with him several times, but I have not been able to do so because of Wu Rong's reputation."

“This time your disciple has learned a lesson, which can be considered a warning to him,” Xiao Ling replied immediately.

What a joke! What can we do if we don't turn the page? This Nianling Sect can't even handle a cultivator like Huang Li who's just entered the Tribulation Transcending stage, let alone this Mr. Gu who even Xiao Ling can't see through.

The plaque he saw upon entering the clinic already made Xiao Ling realize that the owner's strength far surpassed his own!

It far surpasses that desolate power!

Just now, he even dared to be a little more audacious, probing Mr. Gu's aura, but he couldn't see anything.

That is enough to show that Gu Heng's strength has reached a point where he cannot see through it!

So don't talk about turning the page or not. If necessary, Xiao Ling will personally take the lives of Wu Rong and Wu Jie, just to win Gu Heng's favor.

Gu Heng nodded with a smile: "That's good."

Hmm, Young Master Xiao is very sensible. No wonder such a wealthy and powerful family would make him the head of the family; he clearly understands right and wrong and knows the importance of reputation and prestige to the family.

Compared to the other two, Wu Rong, who looked wealthy, still had more presence than the simply dressed young master.

"Well then... let's get down to business."

He straightened his posture.

“My disciple wants to enter your ‘Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds.’ Wu Rong said he couldn’t make the decision, but I also had him convey my idea: to give you some ‘entry fees’ in exchange for my disciple’s entry qualification.”

"What do you think?"

"can."

Xiao Ling was also decisive.

After all, Gu Heng seemed easygoing, but he definitely didn't like beating around the bush, so Xiao Ling simply tried to please him and win his favor. "Then, name your price."

Gu Heng waved his hand grandly and said boldly.

He's got plenty of money now! President Feng Wuxin just gave him a full 100,000 taels of gold. If he spent that money the way he used to, it would last him until he died. Buying Qin Yiyao a hunting ground entry pass would be a piece of cake.

Even if this young master is asking for an exorbitant price, it shouldn't be more than a thousand taels. Besides, he's so reasonable, he definitely wouldn't ask for that much.

After all, Wu Rong's grandson had harassed his disciple first, so they were in the wrong.

"Well..."

Xiao Ling started to get nervous.

Ultimately, we still had to come to this point.

He had to ask this Mr. Gu for an eighth-grade pill! Otherwise, he would have no chance of advancing to the Tribulation Transcending stage within four days, and the future of the Nianling Sect would be in grave danger. However, Xiao Ling still couldn't figure out what this senior was thinking.

Despite his amiable appearance, Xiao Ling glimpsed the true meaning behind that plaque and saw a ruthless and insanely powerful figure who killed without hesitation!

Even if someone now lives in seclusion to cultivate their mind and character, it doesn't mean their essence has changed.

"...Mr. Gu, you are very knowledgeable about alchemy, aren't you?"

After much deliberation, Xiao Ling cautiously spoke.

"Ah."

Although he didn't know why the topic had suddenly drifted so far, Gu Heng still nodded.

"Then, give me a pill that you consider precious enough, the kind you refined yourself, as an exchange for your disciple entering the Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds, what do you say?"

After Xiao Ling spoke, his heart pounded like a drum, and he even swallowed hard. He was genuinely nervous now, but if he didn't speak up, it would just be a slow death for him!

"Oh?"

Gu Heng was slightly taken aback.

So, it's not about money?

Instead, they want the elixirs he refines?

Gu Heng had already prepared to spend several hundred taels of gold, but Xiao Ling's request left him somewhat bewildered.

In his opinion, the pills that were precious enough, especially those that he had refined himself... well, there were none at all!

What makes something precious that you can easily make yourself?