Chapter 1690 - 860: Like a Dream, Like an Illusion (Part 2)

The clerk heard the sound of footsteps yet didn’t even look up, lifelessly uttering: "Buy or sell?"

"Get your manager out here," Yun Che said with a cold and piercing voice.

The clerk raised his head, about to say something, when he suddenly clearly saw the attire and face of the middle-aged man before him. After a brief moment of being stunned, his whole body sprang from the seat like a spring, speaking in a flustered tone: "Honored customer, please wait a moment! This small subordinate will immediately call the manager."

After speaking, the clerk hurriedly ran upstairs.

Not wanting to make Yun Che wait too long, Pu He hurried downstairs while straightening his clothes. When he saw Yun Che, his complexion tightened, then he rushed over with greetings all along the way: "It is really an honored customer. This Pu just dozed off a bit, making the Esteemed customer wait in vain for such a long time. This is indeed not a minor offense. I wonder what made our honored customer arrive so late. What can this little store do for you?"

"Lei needs you to do me a favor." Yun Che extended his left hand, spreading it open before Pu He’s eyes. Pu He’s gaze fell upon his palm, suddenly appearing profoundly red: "Lei wants you to buy this Emperor’s Origin Dragon Core!"

Upon seeing the countless profound cores in Yun Che’s hand, Pu He’s entire body trembled, even his teeth nearly quivered involuntarily.

He was very clearly aware that Yun Che wasn’t wearing a Space Ring. Since then, this profound core truly surfaced from nowhere. Under such circumstances, there could only be one possibility. He heard that when a person’s profound power reached the Sovereign Abyss Domain, they could create their own small space with their profound energy. Therefore, there’s absolutely no need for any Space Ring. Items could be stored within their own small space, and they’d never have to worry about them being stolen.

Just now, the profound core taken out by the person before him, evidently appeared from nowhere!

Maybe this person’s cultivation has reached...

Sovereign Abyss Domain! This world-class survival level could only be seen in Sanctuaries and Ocean Palaces. Could this terrifying person actually come from those places? If someone were in that domain, then wanting to destroy the entire "Blue Wind Empire" could be as easy as blowing off dust!

Pu He was not a timid person. Quite the contrary, he has undergone countless hardships and gained rich experiences. However, when facing a world-class expert possibly in the Sovereign Abyss Domain, even if his mentality was ten times stronger than it was now, he would still be incapable of maintaining calm. Because even his speech was affected: "E-Esteemed customer! It’s not that Pu He doesn’t want to buy this "Emperor Dragon Core," but this "Emperor Dragon Core" is simply a priceless treasure, I don’t even dare dream of buying it. This small store is just a small branch of the Black Moon Merchant Guild; thus, I really don’t have enough funds to invest."

"Lei only needs fifty thousand purple deep gold coins," Yun Che coldly said, patting the Emperor Dragon Core on the counter.

"Wha!? Fifty thousand purple deep gold coins?" Pu He’s lips trembled, eyes wide open. He nearly thought he had a hearing problem.

Fifty thousand purple profound coins is undoubtedly an astronomical number. It’s equivalent to a whole five hundred million yellow profound coins! Enough to sustain a wealthy family for more than a lifetime! However, this price only suffices to purchase a low-level Sky Profound Core. As for the "Emperor Abyss," forget about fifty thousand purple profound coins; even five hundred thousand purple profound coins would not be enough to buy it!

In the entire New Moon City, the number of items that could be sold for fifty thousand purple profound coins is rare. However, selling this Emperor Profound Dragon Core for fifty thousand purple profound coins is like giving money away! "Fifty thousand purple profound coins, either buy or don’t buy?" Yun Che said expressionlessly, his voice heavy with pressure.

"This... this... this...."

When Pu He previously said that even if he sold this branch of the Black Moon Merchant Guild, he still couldn’t afford that Emperor Dragon Core; he wasn’t exaggerating at all. Even if given ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare take advantage of this terrifying middle-aged man. But now, he actually wants to sell this "Emperor Dragon Core" for fifty thousand purple deep gold coins... Pu He dared not buy it even more. Because it’s too cheap; cheap to the point where he lacks the audacity to purchase it. But at the same time, he doesn’t possess enough courage to refuse someone capable of "opening" three-dimensional fissures. Consequently, in the face of such a massive bargain, his forehead was drenched in sweat.

"Hmm! I know what you’re thinking. Don’t worry, I will not harm you. I’m giving you a great deal." Yun Che coldly said: "Give me fifty thousand purple profound coins, and this Emperor Dragon Core will be entrusted to you. However, it will not belong to you. Moreover, you cannot let anyone know you possess this core. Afterwards, you must sell it to the New Moon City’s Small Sect within ten days! As for how much you can sell it for, that depends on your own abilities! I trust this price difference alone will suffice to equal the small branch’s income for several years!"

"Previously, you generously gave me a smoke-colored red fairy dress, and I don’t wish to owe anyone anything. This can be considered a reciprocal gesture. After that, there will be no relationship between us, nor will we owe each other anything!"

These words accelerated Pu He’s heartbeat. Especially those last two sentences, simultaneously making him extremely excited while dispelling most of his inner unease. Replacing it was an indescribable sensation of joy and encouragement. If Yun Che had no reason and wanted to sell this "Emperor Dragon Core" for fifty thousand purple profound coins, he absolutely wouldn’t dare buy it. However, if there was a reason, it would be a completely different story. Moreover, this is not just a transaction; he is being treated as a "middleman." He, Pu He, has no right to refuse.

The final words were like half a sedative... In order to open three-dimensional fissures, what kind of character is that! Such figures naturally possess extreme dignity and arrogance, so how could they be willing to owe favors? Even if it’s just a little help. If it’s the favor of an insignificant person, then it’s not worth mentioning!

As for the free gift of an expensive smoke-colored red fairy skirt, worth five hundred purple deep gold coins, that can be considered a grand favor.

At the time, He He observed his words and gestures, assuming he perhaps couldn’t afford the "smoke-colored red fairy outfit." As a result, he endured the pain of giving it away for free to Yun Che, hoping to gain favor... Little did he expect to be repaid so quickly, the bargain he earned from this was simply astonishing!

He He’s trembling hand reached out, grasping the small Emperor Dragon Core. Once it reached his hand, he was utterly convinced it was indeed the core from last time and absolutely not a fake. The scent of the Emperor Core, which is the Dragon Core scent, is basically impossible to imitate or forge. He cautiously said: "This small store is honored to have the privilege of serving the esteemed customer. Only....., would the esteemed customer reveal a bit of insight as to why you want to sell through this small store to Xiao Sect? If the esteemed customer intends to gift Xiao Sect, wouldn’t gifting them personally be better? If it’s simply a sale, then the price of fifty thousand purple profound coins is indeed way too low..... Esteemed customer must not be upset. This Pu knows asking such a question is a bit impolite, but this "Emperor Dragon Core" is indeed too valuable. If my mind remains even slightly uneasy, I won’t be able to find peace or appetite."

Yun Che did not display anger, coldly responding: "Several years ago, I unknowingly received some ect favor from the Small Sect in New Moon City. I’m planning to leave New Moon City tonight and might not return in the future. I don’t wish to owe anything, this profound core is useless to me, so I will simply give it to them. But that little favor from then isn’t worth using this "Emperor Dragon Core," so I intend to exchange it for some coins and then pass them over, which also makes the score between you and me clearer."

"So it is." This explanation is quite reasonable. Pu He’s heart sighed with relief, simultaneously flushing with embarrassment..... A majestic Emperor Dragon Core was referred to as a "useless" object from his mouth. This implies, from his perspective, that merely one Emperor Noble Core differs little from any lower-quality items.

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