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"At the beginning, when 'Sir' mentioned that they could offer one hundred and fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones."
"The Ghostfaced True Monarch seemed very excited, as if shocked by the offer of one hundred and fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones."
"Later, at the time 'Sir' handed over the one hundred and fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones, the Ghostfaced True Monarch's behavior also appeared quite suspicious."
"Even I, as a junior, detected something amiss through the changes in this person's demeanor on these two occasions."
"This is not the reaction one would expect from a Golden Elixir Master upon seeing one hundred and fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones."
"Even though I am but a Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"Yet, having always been in the Treasure Pavilion, I am well-versed and experienced."
"Upon seeing these one hundred and fifty thousand mid-grade spirit stones, I wouldn't be as shocked as he was."
