The attendant didn't expect the shopkeeper to suddenly take action against him and immediately exclaimed in panic, "Shopkeeper, it shouldn't be me you punish, but that boy!"

"You..."

"Get out!" The shopkeeper raised his hand and slapped him, causing the attendant to spit blood and fly straight into the back hall.

With that blow, even if he wasn't dead, he was probably crippled.

Chu Nan, however, had already anticipated this scene.

A mere Spirit Pill Realm attendant acting like a noble just because he's serving in a high-standard place?

Such a character wouldn't make much of a splash even in Cyan Mountain Commandery.

Moreover, on the territory of the Mansion Master, the attendant's actions were clearly against the customers.

And Chu Nan was here to participate in the Cyan Profound Competition as a martial artist, a true disciple of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect. Even if he came from the Commandery City, his status was above the attendant.

Given that Chu Nan was entirely justified throughout, how could they tolerate him here?

After the shopkeeper hit the attendant, he immediately changed his expression to a smile and said, "This gentleman, it's our store's inadequate hospitality that caused such an incident."

"Rest assured, we are backed by the Mansion Master, with guaranteed credibility, and will give you a proper response."

Subsequently, the shopkeeper refunded the twenty-three thousand gold notes that Chu Nan and Zheng Yao had given to the attendant, and then said, "The fault lies entirely with me. If you still wish to purchase the Reishi Mushroom, I can offer you a fifty percent discount as our apology."

Having punished the culprit and offered a discount, the shopkeeper's handling was indeed full of sincerity.

"Thank you very much, shopkeeper. One look at you, and it's clear you're a reasonable person. Under the Mansion Master's wing, you are sure to rise high in the future!"

Seeing the matter resolved, Chu Nan praised repeatedly, making the shopkeeper quite pleased.

Later, Chu Nan used ten thousand gold to buy a string of Reishi Mushrooms, with about fifteen on the strand, which was quite a large bunch.

Additionally, the shopkeeper gifted a brocade box that could extend the Reishi Mushrooms' storage life, ensuring they wouldn't spoil for three days.

Finally, under the shopkeeper's escort, Chu Nan and Zheng Yao left the store, quite satisfied with their haul.

Though he actually didn't want to cause such a scene.

"Let's divide these Reishi Mushrooms when we return to the Cyan Profound Post House," Chu Nan immediately arranged.

Zheng Yao nodded silently, but her heart couldn't help but race.

Although it seemed there was no real danger, if that shopkeeper was also unreasonable, it would have been quite difficult to settle today.

Chu Nan knew as well that if this shop wasn't on the Mansion Master's territory but belonged to some Martial Arts Family, he wouldn't have been so reckless.

The Mansion Master cares about multiple balances, maintaining his image, and often acts without going too far, at least on the surface.

But those arrogant and domineering Martial Arts Family members wouldn't be as courteous as the shopkeeper.

They only value strength, only value benefits, extremely protective of their own.

Zheng Yao also knew today's affair was quite risky and understood that Chu Nan did this entirely to stand up for her.

For a moment, Zheng Yao's gaze toward Chu Nan changed, her heart thumping like a deer bumping around.

Imagining Chu Nan's outstanding talent, possessing an emperor-level Martial Vein, unrivaled even in the entire Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

Absolutely the best candidate for a Dao companion.

Although Chu Nan and Gu Nianxue's relationship was known by many in Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, now that Gu Nianxue was away, wasn't this her chance?

If she missed it, it would be gone!

Thinking of this, Zheng Yao suddenly grabbed Chu Nan, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Chu Nan, please wait a moment."

Chu Nan, who was chatting with Kui Guang using Spiritual Sense, was taken aback, then puzzled, "Senior Sister Zheng Yao, what's wrong?"

Chu Nan felt Zheng Yao's expression was a bit peculiar but couldn't quite pinpoint it.

"Junior Brother Chu Nan, how do you feel about Senior Sister?" Zheng Yao asked a seemingly random question.

Chu Nan's expression grew even more puzzled, not understanding what Zheng Yao was playing at.

"Pretty good."

Hearing Chu Nan's casual remark, Zheng Yao was happy inside, so she took a deep breath and said, "Junior Brother, I know about you and Junior Sister Gu, but there are some things I still want to say to you."

"Actually, I've always..."

Bang!

"Chu Nan, so you're here!"

The words she was about to speak from the heart were suddenly interrupted, as a big hand suddenly slapped down, causing the puzzled Chu Nan to shiver abruptly and quickly turn his head.

The result was Chu Nan saw who was behind him, and his face immediately showed a surprised expression, "Lin An, you're not in the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect; how did you come to Cyan Profound Mansion!"

To this Lin An, whom Chu Nan met on his first day re-entering the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, he considered him a friend.

The two had gone through life and death in the Cyan Demon Mountain Range.

However, Lin An was usually like a Divine Dragon, seen once in a while. Sometimes he stuck to Chu Nan, other times he disappeared for a long time.

For instance, after he came out of the Haotian Tower, he hadn't seen Lin An much since.

Now seeing him again not only in Cyan Profound Mansion but realizing after using Spiritual Sense that Lin An had reached the seventh level in the Spirit Pill Realm!

To know when he first entered Cyan Mountain Sword Sect he had only a Martial Disciple Cultivation.

Chu Nan, having his current cultivation relied on many opportunities and Kui Guang's guidance. What did Lin An rely on?

Therefore, about Lin An having a significant background, Chu Nan became more convinced.

Lin An was particularly happy to see Chu Nan, his big beard shaking as he laughed, and then said, "If you can come to Cyan Profound Mansion, why can't I?"

"As long as I want to come, there's nobody in the entire Cyan Mountain Sword Sect who dares disagree!"

Hearing such a confident statement from Lin An, Chu Nan was not surprised but instead asked, "You're that amazing; could it be you're a major figure from Cyan Profound Mansion?"

Lin An pretended to be mysterious and said, "You guess?"

Chu Nan shook his head, unable to even begin to guess this matter.

Seeing Chu Nan unable to guess, Lin An didn't answer but instead looked at Zheng Yao behind Chu Nan, whose expression was somewhat awkward, and said, "This Senior Sister, what were you about to tell Chu Nan, do you need any help from me?"

Zheng Yao bit her Silver Fang, her words stuck at the tip of her tongue, unable to come out due to Lin An's appearance.

Furthermore, seeing Lin An and Chu Nan having a good relationship, she couldn't chase him away, leaving her speechless yet bitter.

"N... no need." Zheng Yao forced a smile to say.

At this point, Chu Nan remembered Zheng Yao had something to say to him, so he asked, "Senior Sister, what were you about to say? I missed it earlier."

Now with Lin An present, Zheng Yao's plan was utterly disrupted, so to face Chu Nan's question, she could only hide her embarrassment with a smile, "Nothing, I just recalled I actually have no other matters, let's keep going."

Chu Nan's expression was peculiar, as if in the clouds, unclear about what Zheng Yao meant by sometimes having matters and sometimes not.

But Lin An didn't let Chu Nan ponder, instead enthusiastically suggesting, "I see you wandering like headless flies, never to find the real opportunities. How about I show you around?"

Lin An clearly knows Cyan Profound Mansion well, so Chu Nan immediately responded, "Great, then I'll trouble you."

"With our friendship, why are you being so polite?" Lin An directly draped his arm over Chu Nan's shoulder, speaking boldly, "I'm familiar with Cyan Profound Mansion, I can even introduce you a Dao companion if you want."

"As a matter of fact, I have a younger sister in Cyan Profound Mansion. Are you interested in meeting her?"

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