Oh no! I, the weakling, have become the villain!

Seeing that Xu Yao didn't speak, Zhang Xiaoxi thought that Xu Yao wouldn't agree.

She hesitated for a moment, then continued, "If it really doesn't work, I'm willing to pay three times the price, just asking that you sell me a Foundation Establishment Pill."

One tael costs 6,500 taels, three times the price, 19,500 taels, nearly 20,000.

This made Xu Yao even more curious: what was wrong with Mu Qiufeng, and why was he in such a hurry?

Seeing that Xu Yao didn't speak, Chen Feng nudged him, and Xu Yao finally reacted.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoxi's troubled expression, Xu Yao said, "However, I've sold out of Foundation Establishment Pills. If you need any, you can come around this time next week, and I'll refine a few more then..."

"No, young master, our sect leader is in grave danger. Please, young master, save him."

Before Xu Yao could finish speaking, Zhang Xiaoxi interrupted him, bending down to kneel on the ground, but Xu Yao stopped her.

After all, this was the first person he met after coming out. Xu Yao sighed, turned his head and glanced at the others. All of them had hidden their Foundation Establishment Pills and showed no intention of giving them up.

They had gone through so much trouble to get their hands on the Foundation Establishment Pill, and having already witnessed its effects, they weren't sure if they'd be able to get their hands on it again.

They wouldn't even pay twice the price, let alone three times!

Seeing their behavior, Xu Yao was speechless.

These are just pills that I made casually, why do I need to treasure them so much?

Xu Yao raised his hand and touched the mask on his face, saying, "How about this, whoever isn't in a hurry can sell their Foundation Establishment Pill to this girl for double the price. When you come back next week, I can sell you two pills for six thousand five hundred taels."

Hearing this, these people hesitated.

If Xu Yao is telling the truth, they can wait a week; but if he's lying, they'll lose even the Foundation Establishment Pills they have.

Seeing their reluctance, Zhang Xiaoxi immediately said, "Please help me out. I wouldn't have asked you for this if there wasn't a reason. I'm willing to pay double the price for the Foundation Establishment Pills you have."

Chen Feng glanced at Xu Yao, then at Zhang Xiaoxi, and a knowing smile played on his lips beneath his mask.

It is often said that a graceful and virtuous woman is the object of a gentleman's affections, and this is certainly true.

If he doesn't help this kid out, wouldn't that be too unfair?

Chen Feng cleared his throat and looked at the group, saying, "Don't worry, we'll be back around this time next week. We definitely won't lie to you."

After a long while, a man finally came out after hearing Chen Feng's words.

He was cold all over, giving people a feeling of being unapproachable.

He walked up to Zhang Xiaoxi and stopped, then reached out and shoved the Foundation Establishment Pill into her hand.

Just as Zhang Xiaoxi was about to thank him, the man turned and left without saying another word.

They had no intention of accepting the money.

Looking at the man's back, Xu Yao shook his head, his face full of emotion.

This guy looks like a big shot, I can't afford to mess with him!

However, the person disappeared from sight in a moment, leaving Zhang Xiaoxi with no choice but to turn her head and look at Xu Yao.

She took out a banknote from her pocket and prepared to hand it to Xu Yao.

"Young master, consider this pill as a purchase from me."

"No need!"

Xu Yao pushed the silver note from Zhang Xiaoxi's hand and said, "That person has already bought it. You got it from him. It has nothing to do with me."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaoxi felt a little embarrassed, but she didn't refuse and simply put the silver note away.

After making sure the Foundation Establishment Pill was placed properly, Zhang Xiaoxi looked up at Xu Yao.

I was a little curious about the ghost mask on his face.

"Young master, may I ask your name? I will never forget your great kindness."

Name...

Xu Yao was somewhat melancholy. The Qingfeng Sect and the Blood Demon Hall both knew of his name, and if it were exposed now, it might not be good for him.

As Xu Yao was thinking about how to come up with a name that would make him look incredibly cool and awesome, an unpleasant voice rang out.

“This is my son, Chen Jiuyuan.”

Xu Yao turned his head and glared at Chen Feng, thinking, "Did he take advantage of me?"

When did he start using the surname Chen? And why is he called Jiuyuan? What an awful name!

However, since Chen Feng had already said it, Xu Yao couldn't say no, so he simply stopped talking and just looked at Zhang Xiaoxi and chuckled twice.

However, the fists below were already clenched, ready to attack Chen Feng at any moment.

Seeing Xu Yao's intention, Chen Feng immediately stepped back and moved to Cheng Feng's side.

After he suffered a qi deviation and lost all his cultivation, he is now an ordinary person. He has no idea whether he can withstand Xu Yao's punch.

Zhang Xiaoxi silently repeated the name in her mind, then nodded and smiled at Xu Yao, "Young Master Jiuyuan, thank you!"

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoxi turned around and left.

After Zhang Xiaoxi left, the others didn't linger either and all went to other stalls.

Just as Xu Yao was about to buy the Blood Lotus, three people appeared in front of him, blocking his way.

The three people were dressed in black and wore black masks, but they still gave off a cold feeling.

It's comparable to that ice cube from before.

Xu Yao frowned as he looked at the three people. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Feng grabbed his arm and pulled him over.

Chen Feng looked at the three people and smiled awkwardly, then turned to Xu Yao and said, "These three people are from this Ghost Market. As long as they set up a stall and sell something, they will charge 10% interest, which is considered protection money for the Ghost Market."

Ten percent!?

Damn, we might as well just rob it!

However, it's nothing compared to the money he earned, since he set up a stall in the ghost market and should abide by its rules.

Despite his reluctance, Xu Yao still gave 10% of the interest to the three people.

The three men took the money and left without saying another word.

Xu Yao went to a nearby stall, bought the Blood Lotus, and left.

They hadn't even left when four people appeared not far away.

Standing at the very front was the person who gave Zhang Xiaoxi the pill.

He narrowed his eyes as he watched Xu Yao leave and said, "Go and check if there's anyone named Chen Jiuyuan."

"Yes, the host!"

Shadow Tower, the number one assassin organization, is famous for its perfect record. And at the very front is the leader of Shadow Tower, Chongfeng!

He is also the owner of this ghost market.

The Shadow Tower and the Blood Demon Hall have a history of conflict; it's fair to say that the two of them will start fighting whenever they meet.

The names of the Shadow Tower's leading assassins are all ranked according to wind, rain, thunder, lightning, fire...

The wind is him, and today it's been followed by heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.

The three men left immediately after receiving the order.

Chongfeng raised his hand to touch the mask on his face, gave a cold laugh, and said nothing.