Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"You...you're not going to bargain?" the woman asked again, her voice filled with disbelief.

"This price is a bit high, but it's still within an acceptable range. I agree." Mo Juren smiled, then changed the subject...
"Are you planning to accept all the spirit stones, or exchange them for something else? I can promise you that it's all acceptable, whether it's cultivation techniques, secret arts, pills, or treasures."

"You..." The woman realized that the other party was apologizing for what happened back then, and the amount was a difference of fifty million spirit stones.

The other party even promised to exchange the spirit stones for other treasures, a sincerity that moved her deeply.

It was indeed the other party's fault back then. Although she didn't intend to hold it against them, she still harbored resentment. But at this moment, she suddenly felt completely at peace.

Over the years, she had dealt with quite a few human cultivators, but she always felt that they were treacherous, cunning, and untrustworthy.

But the man before her was different; his character was so high that she instinctively felt the urge to befriend him.

As for that incident back then, it might really have just been a misunderstanding. The other party might have been delayed by something, rather than intentionally breaking the agreement.

Thinking of this, she immediately transmitted her voice again:
“I did that on purpose. These three materials don’t cost that much; one hundred million will suffice. I also need some other things, like magic weapons, preferably defensive ones. If possible, I’ll exchange them for those, even if the price is less than one hundred million.”

"A magic weapon!" Mo Juren chuckled inwardly. He had far too many of these. During his trip to the far north, he directly obtained the accumulated wealth of several Nascent Soul Realm experts, including countless rare treasures, all of which were of the highest quality. He could easily take out any one of them to satisfy their requirements.

After some thought, he immediately had an idea, took out two jade boxes of different sizes, and handed them directly to the other party.
"These two items are quite nice. Do you like them, young lady?"

"Two items?" The woman looked slightly surprised, but she didn't stand on ceremony. A slender white hand reached out from the black mist and took both jade boxes.

The two jade boxes differed considerably in size; the larger one was about a foot long and wide, while the smaller one was less than three inches.

Upon opening the first box, what was revealed was a strange inner armor, neatly folded, covered with mysterious patterns, and shimmering with a bluish glow.

"So beautiful!" This was the woman's first reaction upon seeing the inner armor. Regardless of its quality, its appearance alone instantly captured her heart.

It's so beautiful, it's practically a work of art, and the more I look at it, the more I love it.

I remember that there was a 'Star Moon Flowing Light Armor' in the clan, which was unique to the Seven Ancestors and was extremely exquisite. However, compared to that, the one in front of me is no less exquisite.

Aside from its aesthetic appeal, this armor is also of high quality. Given her background, she naturally possesses exceptional knowledge and could easily discern the superiority or inferiority of a treasure.

This is definitely a top-tier piece of armor, the kind that can't be bought on the market, especially since it's a life-saving item, so its price is extremely high.

If it were to be auctioned, it would likely be snapped up, fetching tens of millions of dollars, which would be comparable to her 'Five Elements Qi Stone'.

"Does this armor have a name?" Without opening the second jade box, the woman impatiently asked telepathically.

"To be honest, I obtained this armor by chance, and I really don't know its name." Mo Juren smiled helplessly, then suddenly reminded him...

"Furthermore, this armor was obtained from a certain Integration Realm being of the Wood Clan. Some people may recognize it, so if you plan to enter the Wilderness in the future, you should be more careful."

"So it's a treasure from another race. No wonder its style is so unique." The woman suddenly realized, and then nodded.

"Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist. I will be careful."

After saying that, she slowly opened the second square jade box, inside which was a mysterious small bell, only the size of a fist, covered with countless crimson-gold runes.

Like the previous inner armor, this crimson gold bell is clearly not an ordinary item, and compared to the former, this one can be considered a true defensive magic weapon.

After carefully examining the area, the woman suddenly frowned and asked uncertainly via telepathy:
"This treasure seems somewhat similar to the 'Taiyue Returning to Dust Bell' on the Chaos Myriad Spirits Ranking. Could it be..."

"Young lady, you have good insight. You guessed right. This treasure is indeed a replica of the 'Taiyue Returning to Dust Bell,' but the replica is a bit crude. When used at full power, it can reach about one-tenth of the original's power."

"Of course, this treasure, like the original, is primarily for defense, but it can also be used to smash people," Mo Juren explained with a smile. However, upon hearing this, the woman hesitated.
"It's really true, this...this is too precious...I..."

"It's just a replica, young lady, no need to be polite, just accept it. Add the inner armor, and let's call it 150 million spirit stones."

"But……"

"There are no buts. Besides, I did feel guilty about what happened back then. Using these two treasures as a transaction can be considered as indirect compensation."

"..."

For a moment, the woman fell silent.

Theoretically speaking, the auction price of this treasure alone would be over 100 million, enough to cover everything she brought out.

This is just theory; in reality, such treasures are priceless gems, and cannot be measured solely by the amount of spirit stones one possesses. Take her 'Five Elements Qi-Evolving Stone,' for example—it's not something you can simply buy with spirit stones.

In fact, she came to Tianyuan City to participate in the auction and bid for one of the defensive magical artifacts.

That other item was also quite good, but it still couldn't compare to the replica of the 'Taiyue Guichen Bell' in front of us, even though the latter was a bit crudely made.

That 'Five Elements Qi Stone' was originally intended for use in the auction, but unexpectedly, not only was the goal achieved ahead of schedule, but even better things were obtained.

In addition, there is an extra piece of top-quality inner armor.

This far exceeded her expectations. It could be said that as long as she agreed, her trip to Tianyuan City would be incredibly rewarding.

But after much thought, she still couldn't accept it with a clear conscience.

However, she was indeed very tempted by these two treasures and naturally did not want to give them up, so she could only think of another way.

She paused, then suddenly moved her slender hand slightly, taking out another white jade bottle, about half a foot tall, and handing it over:

“I will accept the treasure. In addition, this is some ‘Azure Sea Essence’ that I collected by chance. There is not much of it, only half a bottle, but it is still a rare spiritual material. I will give it to you, fellow Daoist.”

"Azure Sea Essence!" Upon hearing this name, Mo Juren's eyes narrowed slightly. This was no ordinary thing; it was rumored that it could only be conceived in the deepest part of the sea.

Given the vastness and expanse of the ocean, the difficulty of finding this object deep in the sea is unimaginable.

He was truly surprised that the other party was willing to give him this item, which made him look at them with even greater admiration.

Although this woman is a demon, her character is truly excellent, especially in the treacherous, scheming, and profit-driven world of cultivation, where such people are rare indeed!

"Why must you be like this, young lady?" Mo Juren smiled helplessly, but the woman remained resolute.

"If you do not accept this item, then this transaction will be called off."

"This... alright!" Seeing that the other party was so stubborn, Mo Juren stopped refusing and immediately took the jade bottle. Without even looking at it, he put it away along with the three jade boxes from before.

"And these too." The woman also put away the items, and then took out a storage bag to put all the materials on the stall into it before handing it over again.

Seeing this, Mo Juren couldn't help but chuckle, finding the other person's personality rather endearing.

He didn't refuse, after all, these things were far inferior to the treasures in a formal transaction, so there was no need to haggle over them.

Once he accepted the storage bag, the transaction was officially completed. At this moment, the woman suddenly handed him another item, a palm-sized silver token.

"This is my token, and also a special treasure for transmitting information, capable of traveling over distances of tens of millions of miles. Please accept it, fellow Daoist. If there are any items you wish to trade in the future, please let me know promptly..."

"I see." Mo Juren suddenly realized that the other party had given him the method of contact, which showed that they intended to get to know him better, which was somewhat unexpected.

However, this is a good thing, so he naturally wouldn't refuse, especially since this woman clearly comes from an extraordinary background, probably from a major clan among the demon race. Befriending her would be entirely beneficial.

"Then I, Mo, will accept it."

"So your surname is Mo, fellow Daoist..." The woman smiled slightly. The fact that he was only now willing to reveal his surname showed his considerable caution. Furthermore, it meant he also intended to befriend her, which suited her perfectly.
"Now that my business is done, I will take my leave. My surname is Qin, and I hope we will meet again in the future."

After saying that, she didn't linger any longer. She cupped her hands in greeting and turned to leave without hesitation.

However, at this moment, Mo Juren stood there stunned, thinking to himself, "A demon race, surnamed Qin, and of extraordinary origin, could he be a member of the Heavenly Fox clan?"

Although he couldn't be 100% sure, he instinctively felt that it was pretty close to the truth.

He was speechless. How come he always ended up getting entangled with the Celestial Fox Clan?
From the lower realm to the spirit realm, his 'connection' with the Heavenly Fox clan has never been severed. There are good aspects, such as the little white fox of the past, and Hua Qingyao; there are also bad aspects, such as Qin Wushuang and Qin Liuyue.

The entanglement between the two has long been unclear, and it is highly likely that they will encounter each other again today.

Looking at the silver token in his hand, he looked somewhat helpless. He had thought he could make friends with a demon of extraordinary birth, but instead he encountered the Heavenly Fox Clan.

In this situation, it's necessary to carefully consider whether to contact the other party again in the future.

He and Qin Wushuang had an irreconcilable feud. What if this woman was close to him? If he contacted her again and his identity was exposed, wouldn't he be walking into a trap?
With that in mind, he simply put the token away, deciding against further contact unless absolutely necessary.

He put aside his thoughts and stopped dwelling on the matter, instead looking around. He quickly spotted Gu Ximeng and the other two women, but what he saw made his expression darken. (End of Chapter)