CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 143 PIG-RIDING GIRL_3

"How much do you have now? Let’s pool our resources," Die Luowu said, a hint of embarrassment on her face.

After the two female cultivators scraped together what they could, they found they only had about three hundred thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones. The only things left in their storage rings were the vestment robes they usually wore. They couldn’t possibly exchange their vestment robes for Spirit Stones, could they?

"Senior Sister, why don’t you go find your beau?" Chong Xiaochong suggested.

"Are you trying to get me killed? Where would I have a beau?" Die Luowu glared at Chong Xiaochong.

"I mean the Eldest Senior Brother from Myriad Beasts Sect. Senior Brother Chen Jiuge is also from Myriad Beasts Sect, right? Maybe if their Eldest Senior Brother comes over, he might give us a discount," Chong Xiaochong thought. This seems like a good idea.

Die Luowu was full of reluctance; her relationship with Wudao Tian was purely platonic. That guy only knew about cultivation and Fighting Techniques.

Eventually, under Chong Xiaochong’s pleading, Die Luowu agreed.

Looking at the two women after their discussion had ended, Chen Jiuge smiled and asked, "Have you two Senior Sisters made a decision?"

"Esteemed Senior Brother, we’d like to take another look," Die Luowu said calmly.

But why did that calm tone sound a bit off? Chen Jiuge wondered. Although he suspected the two might not have enough Spirit Stones, he then recalled that one of them was a True Inheritor from Flower Fairy Valley. How could she possibly not have any Spirit Stones?

After introducing the last Spiritual Beast, Wudao Tian finally arrived.

"Oh, two Junior Sisters, please wait a moment. The Eldest Senior Brother has arrived." Chen Jiuge had already sensed the Eldest Senior Brother standing outside the Grotto Heaven.

This time, the Eldest Senior Brother had the courtesy not to barge directly in.

Looking at the Eldest Senior Brother, who had taken away the small martial mouse last time, Chen Jiuge respectfully saluted, "Eldest Senior Brother."

"Junior Brother, there’s no need for that. I loathe these cumbersome ceremonies," Wudao Tian said, stopping Chen Jiuge from completing his bow. Only after speaking did he release him.

"Junior Brother, you have two disciples from Flower Fairy Valley here, right?" Wudao Tian inquired.

"Yes, Eldest Senior Brother."

"Dao Tian!" Die Luowu’s voice sounded, tinged with pleasant surprise.

Wudao Tian glanced at Die Luowu, then turned to Chen Jiuge and said, "Do you have any good Spiritual Beasts? That martial mouse from last time wasn’t bad. Do you have any more? Get one for each of them; I’ll pay with Spirit Stones."

"Eldest Senior Brother, what are you saying? It’s just two martial mice," Chen Jiuge naturally wouldn’t accept Spirit Stones; currying favor with the Eldest Senior Brother was far too advantageous.

"Alright, no need to be polite. You cured Mo Yang’s sister, and I haven’t even thanked you for that yet," Wudao Tian said.

"Dao Tian!" Die Luowu, seeing that Wudao Tian was ignoring her, couldn’t help but raise her voice and call out again.

"Ahem, Sister Luowu, and Sister Xiaochong, just tell me whichever Spiritual Beast you’re interested in," Wudao Tian said, somewhat uncomfortably.

Chen Jiuge seized the opportunity to dart his eyes between the two, Hiss, there’s a story here, definitely a story, he thought, inwardly excited.

Annoyed, Die Luowu directly chose the two most expensive Spiritual Beasts in the Grotto Heaven—the Seven-tailed Spiritual Foxes.

The Nine-tailed Spiritual Fox is even rarer than True Dragons and Phoenixes, ranking among the top-tier Divine Beasts. The Eight-tailed Spiritual Fox, a grade lower, belongs to the weaker tier of Divine Beasts. While the Seven-tailed Spiritual Fox may not reach the Divine Beast level, it is one of the Spiritual Beasts closest to it.

Additionally, due to its adorable appearance, the price of a Seven-tailed Spiritual Fox was steep. One would cost two million Top Grade Spirit Stones. This price was out of consideration for the Eldest Senior Brother, with Chen Jiuge only charging a service fee. For an ordinary buyer, the price would be no less than three million; Chen Jiuge would outright refuse otherwise.

Looking at the Seven-tailed Spiritual Foxes cradled by the two women, Wudao Tian suddenly felt like raising one himself. This little thing looks quite appealing, he thought.

"Junior Brother, do you have any more?" Wudao Tian asked, pointing at the Seven-tailed Spiritual Fox nestled on Die Luowu’s chest.

"Sorry, Eldest Senior Brother, I only had two. You know how rare Seven-tailed Spiritual Foxes are, and we don’t have enough resources here. Finding these two was just good luck," Chen Jiuge replied helplessly.

"That’s true. Being able to nurture Seven-tailed Spiritual Foxes in the Great Thousand Worlds means your talent for beast nurturing is truly impressive, Junior Brother," Wudao Tian exclaimed admiringly.

Chen Jiuge modestly shook his head.

Then, the mischievous Fire God Colt, which feared no one, reappeared and licked Wudao Tian’s face with a "SLURP."

Chen Jiuge was stunned. "Little horse, you’re so bold!" he exclaimed, then thought, Wait, that’s not right. Eldest Senior Brother, you’re a Heavenly Immortal; why didn’t you dodge?

Wudao Tian looked at the bold Fire God Colt with a smile, reached out to scratch its chin, and said with a happy expression, "Junior Brother, I’ll take this little horse. It clearly has an affinity with me; it even dared to lick me."

Chong Xiaochong, holding her Seven-tailed Spiritual Fox, really wanted to say that the little horse had licked her too. Could it simply be that the colt was just foolishly bold?

Of course, Chong Xiaochong didn’t voice this thought. After all, Wudao Tian was the wealthy patron paying with Spirit Stones. It was best not to speak out of turn and risk upsetting him, lest she lose her adorable little Spiritual Fox.

Under the pressure of the Eldest Senior Brother’s formidable cultivation, Chen Jiuge was reluctantly forced to accept the Spirit Stones. He missed the chance to build rapport with a Heavenly Immortal. How disheartening.

After paying with Spirit Stones, Wudao Tian left with the foolishly bold little horse.

Chen Jiuge looked at the two female cultivators before him and offered with a smile, "Would you like to stay for a bite to eat?"

Die Luowu hesitated but declined, saying she would visit another time. Chong Xiaochong, however, unreservedly sat down.

At the table, Chong Xiaochong ate various delicious Spirit Foods, her little face flushed red. Chen Jiuge hesitated for a moment, then asked curiously, "Why didn’t you leave with your Senior Sister just now?"

Chong Xiaochong paused for a moment, then replied, "My Senior Sister is a True Inheritor; she surely has many matters to attend to. I’m just a Divinity Transformation Disciple with nothing important to do. Why not eat a free meal? You’re not going to hold it against me, are you, Senior Brother? Especially since you just earned so many Spirit Stones."

Chen Jiuge felt a bead of sweat. "What are you talking about, Junior Sister? I was just curious. Are you buying a Spiritual Beast because you’re going to the battlefield?"

Hearing this, Chong Xiaochong suddenly found the Spirit Food before her less appealing. Her voice tinged with dejection, she said, "That’s right. I only know how to grow flowers and brew wine. I’m useless at Fighting Techniques and the like."

Chen Jiuge felt sorry for the young lady. In the end, he sold her a battle-ready Spiritual Beast at a friendship price. After all, although the Seven-tailed Spiritual Fox had high potential, it was currently only Fourth Rank. If Chong Xiaochong took it to the battlefield, they would most likely just be serving themselves up as snacks for the Demon Clan.

Visibly touched, Chong Xiaochong happily departed, riding the Ruishui River Pig that Chen Jiuge had practically given to her.

Watching the carefree girl ride away on the pig, Chen Jiuge remarked with a sigh, "What a lively girl. I hope she finds good fortune."

Chong Xiaochong’s pig-riding stunt caused quite a stir in Bibo Immortal City, making the lively girl too embarrassed to go out for the following days.