Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 1769 - 1719: Barehanded Con Game

Capítulo 1769: Chapter 1719: Barehanded Con Game

“This is truly despicable, if people like this aren’t severely punished, who would dare trade in the Free Trade Zone in the future?”

The crowd echoed in agreement.

Gou Butong expressionless, coldly stared at Lin Sancheng and Xuanyuan Yuwei, resolutely said: “I’ll say it one last time, pay the penalty, or follow the rules of my Rejuvenation Pavilion…”

Xuanyuan Yuwei said: “But I can’t bear the responsibility alone!”

Gou Butong said: “Since it’s the two of you scheming together, each of you should take half!”

Xuanyuan Yuwei glared fiercely at Lin Sancheng, thoroughly resenting him for betraying her in a critical moment, and immediately blurted out impulsively: “Fine, half each then. I, for one, don’t believe it. A mere thirty-five thousand boundary stones, I can easily find a few people to borrow from…”

Gou Butong nodded and said: “Good, I will personally accompany you to collect the thirty-five thousand boundary stones. As for you, Lin Sancheng…” Gou Butong squinted his eyes and said, “When will you give me your fifty percent penalty?”

Damn woman…

Lin Sancheng glowered viciously at Xuanyuan Yuwei, couldn’t believe this venomous woman would still drag him down with her when facing doom.

Thirty-five thousand boundary stones!

They still wanted to do business in Rejuvenation Pavilion, so naturally, they couldn’t afford to offend Gou Butong.

But for him to hand over thirty-five thousand boundary stones directly, he couldn’t produce that many boundary stones, even if he could, he wouldn’t want to hand them over.

Seeing Lin Sancheng’s conflicted face, a person as shrewd as Gou Butong couldn’t fail to read his mind.

“Shopkeeper Gou, please bring over the chair Lin Sancheng is sitting on!”

Just as Gou Butong was about to continue reprimanding Lin Sancheng, upon hearing Xiao Yi’s transmission, he subtly shifted his tone: “Lin Sancheng, for your master’s sake, I can allow you to settle the debt with items. You only have one chance, if you refuse, it’s not my fault!”

Settle the debt with items?

Lin Sancheng was startled.

His first reaction was that Gou Butong had his eye on something he owned, and anything that could catch his attention had to be a highly valued treasure.

But soon…

He dismissed the thought.

All he had now was the Netherworld Water Lily and the chair he was sitting on.

He had been using this chair at his stall for years, if Gou Butong wanted the chair, he would’ve acted long ago.

No way he’d wait until now.

With this realization.

Lin Sancheng cast a grateful glance at Gou Butong, thought to himself: Everyone says Gou Butong values loyalty greatly, it seems true after all. Given his connection with my master, he must be giving me a way out for my master’s sake.

Phew!

Lin Sancheng took a deep breath, then let it out slowly, eyes filled with gratitude, bowed heavily to Gou Butong and said: “Many thanks, Shopkeeper Gou, I am willing to accept your suggestion, and settle the debt with items!”

While speaking.

Lin Sancheng immediately handed over the boundary stones on him, totaling more than twelve thousand, as well as his storage ring, to Gou Butong.

Gou Butong appeared unconcerned and accepted the items directly.

Then let Lin Sancheng, now emptied of belongings, leave the Rejuvenation Pavilion.

For a moment.

Only Xuanyuan Yuwei was left.

Xuanyuan Yuwei had a tearful face: “Shopkeeper Gou, would it be possible for me to settle the debt with items too?”

“No, you can’t!”

Gou Butong refused outright.

He agreed to Lin Sancheng’s request only because Xiao Yi wanted that chair.

Who is Xuanyuan Yuwei to him?

Nothing she had was worth any attention from anyone here.

“I’m doomed!”

Xuanyuan Yuwei looked devastated, tears streaming down her face.

Gou Butong said indifferently: “Stop crying, lead the way and think hard about who you can borrow money from!”

While speaking.

Gou Butong ordered people to escort Xuanyuan Yuwei out of the Rejuvenation Pavilion, they would accompany her to those friends she claimed would lend her money.

Whether she could actually borrow enough boundary stones was another matter.

Once the farce was over here.

The Free Trade Zone gradually returned to calm, the crowd dispersed.

Xiao Yi followed Gou Butong into the VIP room.

Gou Butong said: “Benefactor, I’ve fulfilled the task, the herbs you requested and the items obtained from Lin Sancheng are all here!”

He handed over the storage ring containing herbs and the one Lin Sancheng compensated him with to Xiao Yi, who took out the herbs, placing Lin Sancheng’s Dragon Emperor Bloodwood chair in front of him.

He then returned Lin Sancheng’s storage ring to Gou Butong.

Inside it held more than ten thousand boundary stones.

Gou Butong hurriedly said: “Benefactor, please don’t overburden me! These more than ten thousand boundary stones are supposed to compensate you for the troubles Lin Sancheng caused, how could they be meant for me?”

Xiao Yi waved his hand, smiling: “Shopkeeper Gou, you are mistaken. These over ten thousand boundary stones, along with the thirty thousand from Xuanyuan Yuwei, were agreed as your benefit. The item I desire is right here!”

His gaze fell on the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood chair.

His eyes showed a fiery passion.

Even a strong Holy Emperor would covet this supreme treasure!

Unexpectedly, it was obtained effortlessly, like getting something for nothing.

“Benefactor, although my Rejuvenation Pavilion may not have countless treasures, there are still many precious items. My teacher instructed me to support you with all my might regardless of what you need…” Gou Butong said every word decisively.

As he spoke, Gou Butong again tried to hand the storage ring to Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi chuckled: “Don’t rush to decline yet!” He gestured to the chair in front of him, “I’m not deceiving you, obtaining this chair is already a great satisfaction, these more than ten thousand boundary stones are a thank-you gift for you!”

“Huh?”

Gou Butong looked puzzled at the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood, “Is this broken chair really a treasure? I’ve seen Lin Sancheng sitting on it years ago, how could it be a treasure?”

Xiao Yi smiled without saying a word.

The news about Dragon Emperor Bloodwood was too astonishing and dazzling.

If it got out.

Even if his identity were not exposed, he would become a target for the strong of Blissful Heaven Realm, possibly even drawing the attention of Holy Emperor-level powerhouses.

After all.

Dragon Emperor Bloodwood!

This is an extremely valuable artifact for Holy Emperor-level powerhouses in artifact refining.

Top Grandmasters would compete for it!

Xiao Yi said: “Shopkeeper Gou, this matter is settled, I shall not bother you further. If fate allows, we’ll meet again, farewell!”

He stored the Dragon Emperor Bloodwood into his eternal sky tomb.

After bidding his farewell to Gou Butong, he strode outside.

Gou Butong watched him leave, eyes filled with contemplation, having some interest in the chair Xiao Yi never revealed. However, thinking of Xiao Yi’s kindness and Chen Yiding’s instruction, he sighed: “Let it be…”

Returning kindness with enmity was not something the master and disciple would ever do.

At the same time.

Xiao Yi had already left the Rejuvenation Pavilion, wandered the streets to ensure no one was following him, then headed towards the Four Seasons Pavilion.

But…

Just as he was about to reach Four Seasons Pavilion, that feeling of being followed crept up again.

“Some people really have a death wish!”

Xiao Yi thought coldly, then changed his path directly to a dark corner.

In the surrounding darkness.

Among the crowd.

Shadow figures gradually converged towards this dark corner.

In no time.

Hundreds, thousands of shadowy figures gathered in this dead-end alley, each with a vicious look, eyes fierce as they stared at Xia Yi at the dead end of the alley. Xiao Yi turned slowly, grinning: “I’ve been waiting for you all…”