Ah? The ladies I stabbed have come true.

Chapter 45: Offering the Treasure Ring, Xiaoqing's Temptation

Chapter 45: Treasure Offering, Xiaoqing's Temptation
[After the cheers, it was time to present the treasures.]

[Netherworld Pendant, Sweet Speech Pill, Meng Po Soup Leftovers, Cut Souls, etc...]

[The treasures these people presented to the old tree will open your eyes, and you may have never even heard of them.]

When Dou Qianli arrived, he immediately ran over and brought the pot of the exquisite spiritual soup you had prepared.

[The moment the lid was opened, the aroma spread throughout the hall, and everyone was instantly intoxicated.]

Even Xiaoqing looked at you with a sidelong glance. She had no idea you could make such a delicious soup.

The old tree drank up the whole pot of soup, its wrinkled face blossoming like a chrysanthemum.

"Dou Qianli, you put your heart into it. I like it very much."

"I already know your purpose. This Dragon Suppression Nail is for you!"

"Take it!"

[A long nail appeared in front of the old tree and flew into Dou Qianli's hand.]

The nail was approximately three feet and three inches long, dark black throughout, shimmering with a faint, dark glow. The tip of the nail was triangular and extremely sharp.

[A lifelike dragon is engraved on the nail, its body winding from the tail to the tip.]

【Dou Qianli was overjoyed.】

"Thank you, Tree Master!"

After Dou Qianli finished speaking, the old tree looked at you, and you could see that it was a greedy look.

"Since you have obtained the Dragon Suppressing Nail, why not give this chef to me and have him cook for me day and night?"

Dou Qianli's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected this old tree man to target you.

You're also panicking. If this old tree keeps you in Yinyang Market, you'll never be able to return, and you'll never see Guo Lin again.

【You look at Dou Qianli anxiously.】

Dou Qianli then slowly handed the Dragon Suppressing Nail to the tree elder.

"Old Shu, this man is my friend. I can't do something like this that would harm my friend."

"You'd better take back this dragon-suppressing nail."

[After saying this, Dou Qianli's cheeks twitched, and he spat out another jade cicada.]

"Old Shu, this is the jade cicada that Emperor Yongzheng's favorite concubine, Concubine Nian, held in her mouth when she was buried. Consider this my apology to you."

[Dou Qianli finished speaking.]

The hall, which had previously been bustling with activity, was now as silent as death. No one dared to breathe, fearing that Dou Qianli would anger the old man and implicate them.

The old tree looked at you, then at Dou Qianli, and suddenly burst into laughter.

"In this case, a gentleman does not take away what others like."

"The Dragon-Suppressing Nail is yours, and I'll take back the Jade Cicada."

"But my friend, you have to come down and cook for me more often in the future. I have to say, this soup is really delicious."

"Here, boy."

[The old tree tosses you a jade plaque. The plaque has an intricate pattern, depicting a large tree's crown piercing through the clouds.]

【You noticed that everyone around you looked at you with envy. 】

[Some demons even looked greedily at the jade token in your hand.]

[Dou Qianli saw this and stepped forward, grabbing your hand while simultaneously slipping the jade token into your inner pocket.]

"This is the Gendi Jade Token. It's much more useful than that invitation. With it, you can enter and exit the Yin-Yang Market freely."

[You suddenly wake up from a dream and begin to bow to the old tree.]

"Thank you, Old Tree."

"It's okay. Just come and see me, an old man, more often in the future."

After hearing what the old tree said, you felt your scalp tighten, because you didn't want to have anything to do with this old tree at all.

[But now in this old tree's territory, you have no choice but to agree.]

"Good old tree, I will definitely study a few more dishes for you to taste."

Seeing you agree, the old tree was very happy and then called everyone to continue the banquet.

The atmosphere quickly became lighthearted and cheerful, which made you feel relieved.

[During this time, Dou Qianli also told you the purpose and origin of the jade token.]

Originally, Yinyang Market wasn't called Yinyang Market, but rather the Gendi Ghost Market. It was later expanded by the old tree and renamed Yinyang Market.

[This jade token was a limited edition magical instrument issued by the tree elder when the Yin Yang Market was still called the Gendi Ghost Market.]

[Unlike an invitation, with this jade token, even if you have no cultivation, you can freely enter and exit the Yin Yang Market.]

[Only then did you realize the profound history of this jade token.]

[No wonder those demons looked at me with greedy eyes.]

[As the banquet ended, Dou Qianli and Xiaoqing also brought you to the outside of Yinyang Market.]

[You followed the method Dou Qianli taught you and used the jade token to teleport directly to your restaurant.]

Dou Qianli and Xiaoqing followed closely behind you.

You immediately say goodbye to the two of you and prepare to go find Guo Lin to explain where you've been.

[Seeing you were about to leave, Xiao Qing twisted her willow waist and placed it directly on you, her bright eyes looking at you intently.] "Are you leaving now?"

[Right now, you only want to go back and see your Guo Lin, so you simply turn a blind eye to this temptation.]

"Miss Xiaoqing, Master Dou, I'd better leave first."

You took a few steps back, coming to within two meters of Xiaoqing.

【Dou Qianli looks at Xiaoqing.】

"Xiaoqing, stop teasing this brat. Next, I'd like to ask for your help. Use the Dragon Suppressing Nail to guide the Jie Qi in my body into the nearby earth veins."

"Only in this way can I transform again."

Xiaoqing stopped teasing you upon seeing this and disappeared in front of Yuelai Tower with Dou Qianli.

You look back and see that the lights on the third floor are still on. It seems Guo Lin has been waiting for you.

[When you returned to your room, Guo Lin was waiting for you.]

【Seeing you come back, Guo Lin immediately threw herself into your arms. 】

"Brother Su, where have you been?"

"It's been so long since you came back."

You then told Guo Lin everything that had happened. Guo Lin was so surprised by how much you had been through that she opened her mouth wide.

"It would be nice to come back."

"So, you're going to go to that old tree often to cook for him in the future?"

You felt a little helpless, but nodded anyway.

"Yes, there is no way."

"It can only be the."

[Looking at the pretty Guo Lin under the light, you pick her up by the waist and place her on the bed.]

In the picture, Guo Lin straightened her body and tightly grasped Su Mo's head...

……

[After a hearty nap, you were holding Guo Lin in your arms as you fell asleep. Suddenly, you heard a thunderclap in the distance, like an earthquake.]

Guo Lin was startled in her sleep, then her body trembled. She nestled in your arms like a smooth kitten. You ruffled her hair and coaxed her back to sleep.

[And you guessed that this was probably caused by Dou Qianli and Xiaoqing.]

[Since the Dragon Suppressing Nail can draw out all the Tribulation Qi within Dou Qianli's body, then this thunder must be the Tribulation Qi hidden within Dou Qianli's body.]

The next day, you continue to open your business.

Now that you're free of the beggar's troubles, your restaurant business continues to thrive. Plus, with the beautiful Guo Lin by your side, you're the envy of others.

[When the business was busy in the afternoon and there were fewer customers, Xiaoqing came here with a middle-aged man.]

The middle-aged man had sallow skin, thin cheeks, and a lively energy in his small eyes.

【When you see a middle-aged man, you immediately try to ask. 】

"Master Dou?"

Seeing that you recognized him, Dou Qianli laughed heartily and then looked at Xiaoqing.

"I thought Su Mo would recognize me."

"Remember, you lose a Five Thunder Talisman to me."

Xiaoqing was a little unconvinced, but there was nothing she could do but accept the loss.

"Why are this kid's eyes so cunning?"

You chuckled, then looked at Dou Qianli.

"Master Dou, thank you so much for last night."

You were grateful to Dou Qianli for standing up for you, even willing to give up the Dragon Suppression Nail, and then prepared a large table full of dishes for Dou Qianli and Xiaoqing.

【With the addition of wine, the two of them got very drunk.】

[After arranging the two people into two separate guest rooms, you prepare to continue working downstairs.]

[But Guo Lin was like a frightened little rabbit, running upstairs in a hurry, which made you feel a little uneasy.]

"What's wrong, my lady?"

[A hint of hesitation flashed across Guo Lin's face.]

[Seems like he's wondering whether he should tell you this.]

You begin to ask questions.

"Lin'er, what happened?"

Finally, Guo Lin spoke.

"Just now, I saw my father's deputy general being led into the city by a group of officials..."

When you heard Guo Lin's words, a wave of sadness suddenly welled up in your heart.

【What is coming will eventually come. 】