Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you're too kind. But I prefer to be called Brother Gu rather than Brother Ji."

Gu Juji grinned, still exuding elegance, and said, "I noticed you lingered at this counter several times earlier, but hesitated to make a purchase. Perhaps you are not satisfied with the prices of these treasures, or perhaps you are not very interested?"

Google?

Why does this name sound so familiar?

Lu Feng touched his nose, his face showing some surprise, then changed his tune, saying, "Brother Gu truly has discerning eyes. The treasures displayed at this counter are indeed overpriced, and most of them are not very useful to me..."

"Oh dear, Fellow Daoist Lu, you've really come to the right person this time!"

"I also think the prices of these treasures are a bit unreasonable. Isn't that a coincidence?"

Gu Juji clapped his hands together and let out a strange cry that sounded like that of a eunuch, which startled Lu Feng.

"Brother Gu, what are you doing now...?"

This was the first time he had ever seen an alchemist who was so easily startled and had such an effeminate appearance. It was completely different from the image of an incomparably noble and aloof alchemist that Lu Feng had in mind.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, please don't mind. I was just a little too excited... uh, no, I was just happy. After all, it's been a long time since I've met a young talent as discerning as you..."

Gu Juji chuckled, then stepped forward again and whispered in Lu Feng's ear, "Fellow Daoist Lu, most of the treasures sold here aren't very good. The truly valuable items are usually on the third floor and above..."

"If Fellow Daoist Lu is interested, I can take you there to see it for yourself..."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, showing interest. "Could there be treasures on the third floor or above that are even more valuable than this Dragon-Patterned Cloud-Swallowing Cauldron?"

"Oh, of course!"

With a slight twitch of his nose, Gu Juji revealed a proud expression on his fair and alluring face. "And to be honest, although my skill level within this Alchemist Guild is only average, barely qualifying as mediocre, I am still a steward."

"If Fellow Daoist Lu has truly set his sights on any treasure, as long as the amount of spirit stones is sufficient, even a discount is negotiable..."

After speaking, a subtle slyness flashed in Gu Juji's eyes, as if he were waiting for a fish to take the bait.

"I didn't expect Brother Gu to have such great power. Then I will respectfully accept your offer and ask you to lead the way."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng pondered for a moment, then immediately nodded.

Although he was young, with his years of experience in the underworld, he was well aware of Gu Juji's little schemes.

The reason the other party is being so attentive to him right now is simply because they are interested in his wealth and lavish spending.

The gray-clad servant had also mentioned that anyone who successfully sells something will receive extra income and commission, regardless of who they are.

Therefore, this is why Gu Juji took the initiative to approach Lu Feng and start a conversation.

As a deacon of the Alchemist Guild, if the other party successfully sells a treasure worth millions to Lu Feng, he can earn at least tens of thousands in brokerage fees. This deal is a sure win!

First floor lobby, on the other side

"Master Gu has caught another big fish..."

"That young man looks quite young, probably only a little older than my kid..."

"As the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. This young hero is already a martial artist at such a young age, and he's so generous. He's most likely from a powerful family, or even a descendant of the Yun family!"

"Hey, I think these young upstarts from all these powerful families are all rich and foolish. I wonder how much money this young man will end up being swindled by Master Gu..."

Seeing Lu Feng follow Gu Juji up to the second floor, the surrounding servants whispered among themselves, their expressions varied, as if they were already used to this scene.

"What are you all doing? You still have time to chat here? If Lord Gu hears you, he'll dock all your wages! Get back to work!"

Seeing the group whispering among themselves, a middle-aged man with a fat head and big ears also came over, his eyebrows furrowing. He seemed to be the leader of the group of servants.

"Shh! Pighead Zhang is coming! Run, run!"

"Damn it! If this bastard hadn't relied on his nephew being an alchemist, he wouldn't have such a status today. He's clearly just an ordinary person with no cultivation like us, yet he acts more arrogant than those alchemist masters every day..."

"That's enough, shut up already. If that bastard hears you, he'll probably give you a hard time again..."

Seeing this, everyone immediately fell silent and then scattered like birds and beasts.

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Alchemist Guild, second floor

Compared to the bustling lobby on the first floor, there are far fewer counters and people here, and the quality of the treasures is also much rarer, including some rare high-grade pill formulas, hundred-year-old spiritual plants, and even earth-grade demon cores!

As for Gu Juji, who was walking in front, he continued to enthusiastically promote the treasures to Lu Feng beside him, as if he couldn't stop at all.

"Hey bro, did you hear? Fiery Chili Peppers are back..."

"Seriously? Again! Last time you almost gave us a hard time, are you never going to stop...!"

"Who says otherwise? That damn fiery hot pepper! If she fell into my hands, I'd definitely teach her a lesson she won't forget!"

"Hey! We can talk about these things privately, but don't you dare go around telling everyone. If Hot Chili hears us, we're really doomed...!"

He faintly heard a murmur of conversation, so soft it was almost inaudible, which made Lu Feng's heart skip a beat and his face show surprise.

"Spicy chili peppers?"

Lu Feng turned his head to look at the corner of the stairs, where he saw two young servants sweeping the floor. When they saw Lu Feng looking at them, they immediately dared not say another word and then turned and left in a hurry.

"Fellow Daoist Lu?"

Seemingly noticing that Lu Feng was somewhat distracted, Gu Juji turned around and glanced at him, his eyes filled with doubt.

"Uh, it's alright, Brother Gu, please continue."

Composing himself, Lu Feng cupped his hands in greeting to indicate that he was alright, while Gu Juji continued to tirelessly promote various treasures, seemingly hoping that the former would buy more so that he could earn more commission.

Unbeknownst to him, Lu Feng had followed Gu Juji from the first floor to the fifth floor. Along the way, he hadn't seen many treasures that caught his eye; most of them were useless, neither worth keeping nor worth discarding.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, could it be that none of these treasures meet your preference?"

Looking back at Lu Feng, Gu Juji looked puzzled. The other party's pickiness was beyond his imagination; he wasn't even interested in some rare fifth-grade pills.

"Brother Gu, has something happened in your guild recently?"

Shaking his head, Lu Feng merely grinned, then said meaningfully.

"Oh?"

Faced with Lu Feng's sudden change of topic, Gu Juji was only slightly taken aback before a smile returned to his face. "Oh my! I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Lu to be so meticulous!"

"Even though I didn't say a word the whole time, Fellow Daoist Lu was able to see through the clues. I truly admire you...!"

"Brother Gu, you flatter me."

Seeing Gu Juji let out a startled scream, Lu Feng smiled helplessly, seemingly used to the other's affectation.

"Just as Fellow Daoist Lu said, it's nothing major. It's just that a distinguished guest recently came to the guild, and we've all been running around taking care of him, like we're serving an ancestor. It's exhausting..."

Gu Juji spread his hands outwards, then said with a hint of emotion, "Besides that, I heard that this distinguished guest's background is also extraordinary; he seems to be a disciple of the Pill Alliance?"