Chapter 58: Flender Wants to Cry but Has No Tears
Balak Kingdom, Soto City.
Soto City is one of the two most important cities within the Balak Kingdom, located in the heart of the fertile Lima Plains, serving as the granary of the entire Balak Kingdom.
Due to its strategic importance, the Balak Kingdom stationed heavy troops there, and the Spirit Hall also set up a Level Three Spirit Temple in the city.
In the center of Soto City, Xiao Yu paused in front of a hotel that wasn't very large but was decorated to resemble a giant rose. This was Xiao Yu's destination, the Rose Hotel.
"This is what you call serious business!"
Huo Wu looked at Xiao Yu with a face full of displeasure.
Ye Lingling's face turned bright red, her small hands nervously clutching her skirt, not daring to look at Xiao Yu's face.
Brother Xiao Yu, if you want something, you can just tell Lingling. Why go around in such a big circle and come so far?
"Ouch!"
Xiao Yu couldn't bear it any longer and gave Huo Wu a flick on the forehead, making her grimace in pain.
"What kind of thoughts are you having? I said it's serious business!"
Xiao Yu glared at Huo Wu and strode into the Rose Hotel. Huo Wu and Ye Lingling followed him inside.
"Hello, I'd like to book two rooms!"
Xiao Yu said, handing a black card to the receptionist.
The receptionist took the black card, looking at the elegantly dressed and handsome Xiao Yu, then at the two beautiful women behind him, Huo Wu and Ye Lingling, with a hint of envy in her eyes: "Sir, are you sure you want to book two rooms?"
She gave Xiao Yu a meaningful look that needed no words.
Xiao Yu understood the receptionist's implication, a flash of displeasure crossing his eyes, and he said seriously, "We are not in the kind of relationship you're thinking of. Two rooms, quickly!"
"Oh, okay, okay!"
The receptionist, seeing Xiao Yu's displeasure, realized her misunderstanding and quickly apologized, swiftly completing the check-in procedures for the three of them.
"You've been traveling continuously and must be tired. Lingling, go rest for a while."
Xiao Yu handed one of the keys to Lingling and said to Huo Wu, "Take care of Lingling."
Huo Wu, displeased, said, "Hey, I've also been traveling all the way, why shouldn't both of us get a good rest?"
"Because Lingling is with me, and you tagged along uninvited!"
Xiao Yu's words nearly made Huo Wu choke, but Ye Lingling grabbed Huo Wu's arm and softly said, "Sister Huo Wu, Brother Xiao Yu is just joking with you. We've all been traveling for a long time, let's go rest together."
Huo Wu snorted, turned around, and angrily went upstairs, with Ye Lingling following her.
After watching the two of them go upstairs, Xiao Yu didn't hurry to his room to rest but instead turned and walked outside.
Although Tang San set out earlier, he was only a twenty-ninth level Grandmaster, four levels behind Xiao Yu. In terms of speed, he was much slower, especially with a mischievous rabbit that loved to cause trouble with him. Therefore, he was still two to three days away from reaching Soto City.
During these few days, Xiao Yu planned to intercept one of Tang San's opportunities, the crystal board material used to make the Dragon Beard Needle.
As for the hotel, with Huo Wu's over forty levels of spirit power, she could handle many unexpected situations. Moreover, Xiao Yu couldn't possibly go out alone.
This time, besides his professional bodyguards and protectors, Aiolia and Milo, he also brought Shura. He was very interested to see which was sharper: the Holy Sword or the number one weapon spirit in the world, the Clear Sky Hammer.
In the streets of Soto City, Flender's shop displayed obvious soul power fluctuations. The shop had a sign with the same insignia as the Spirit Hall: a dragon, a sword, and a hammer, making it easily recognizable among the other shops.
Xiao Yu walked into the shop casually. The shop was indeed very quiet, empty even, without a counter. The three walls were adorned with old items that didn't seem valuable at all.
The famous Boiling Sheep Warrior of the Golden Iron Triangle, the renowned PUA master, and the principal of Shrek Academy, Flender, was lying on a wooden rocking chair with his eyes closed, swaying back and forth. The seemingly sturdy chair creaked with each movement.
Flender's appearance was somewhat unsightly, with a shoehorn-shaped face, wide cheekbones, a flat face, and a slightly hooked nose. He wore black-framed crystal glasses with rigid square frames, giving off a strange vibe.
Damn, he looks too scary. Will I have nightmares tonight?
This was Xiao Yu's first reaction. No wonder Liu Erlong was attracted to that useless level twenty-nine Yu Xiaogang. The contrast was too stark: a shoehorn versus a short, flat head. Xiao Yu would choose the short head too.
However, Xiao Yu had no time to gossip about the Golden Triangle's past. He walked straight to the wall, picked up a human head-sized crystal, completely transparent with large patches of dark yellow inclusions inside: "Boss, how much for this crystal?"
"One hundred gold soul coins!"
Flender lazily replied without opening his eyes.
"Deal!"
Xiao Yu nodded, casually taking out a money bag from the wishful hundred treasures pouch given to him by Dugu Bo, and handed it to Flender: "I'll buy it. One hundred gold soul coins, count it!"
Flender opened his eyes, sizing Xiao Yu up and down, and said vaguely, "One hundred gold soul coins are not enough. This crystal is now two hundred gold soul coins!"
"Two hundred gold soul coins? You're raising the price on the spot!"
Xiao Yu's eyes turned cold. This swindler dared to extort him; he needed to teach him a lesson.
"So what?"
Flender's voice remained lazy, "I've decided. This crystal now costs five hundred gold soul coins. Pay up, or leave."
Xiao Yu said lightly, "What if I don't want to pay five hundred gold soul coins but still want this crystal?"
"Then try it!"
Flender sprang up from his chair, releasing his seventy-eight-level soul power, pressing down on Xiao Yu.
Boom!
At that moment, a more terrifying soul power suddenly erupted from the shadows, overwhelming Flender, forcing him to his knees under the pressure.
Damn, I kicked an iron plate!
Flender thought to himself.
Xiao Yu looked at Flender playfully and said lightly, "Now, is this crystal still five hundred gold soul coins?"
"No, no, one hundred gold soul coins will do, one hundred will do!"
Flender shook his head vigorously.
Xiao Yu's lips curved slightly, "Really? Now I think even one hundred gold soul coins are too expensive!"
"Then you name the price. Whatever it is, I'll sell!"
Flender was on the verge of tears. He regretted not selling it for one hundred gold soul coins in the first place.
"One hundred gold soul coins. Remember to do honest business in the future and avoid deceitful practices!"
Xiao Yu tossed the money bag into Flender's lap and left with a casual remark.
Although Flender was cunning and greedy, compared to Tang Shenwang and Yu Xiaogang, he was a moral gentleman. Xiao Yu's impression of him from his past life was not too bad. Moreover, the crystal was actually worth a fortune, making one hundred gold soul coins a huge bargain for Xiao Yu.
(End of Chapter)
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