Chapter 87: Peerless Divine Doctor

"Fifty thousand purple profound coins. You heard me right. Will you buy it?" Yun Che said expressionlessly, his voice carrying a heavy, oppressive force.

"Th-th-this..."

Pu He had previously said that even if he sold this small branch of the Black Moon Merchant Guild, he still couldn't afford the King Profound Dragon Pill. That was no exaggeration. Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare take advantage of this terrifying middle-aged man. But now, this man wanted to sell the King Profound Dragon Pill for only fifty thousand purple profound coins... Pu He was even more afraid to buy it. It was simply too cheap, so cheap that he didn't have the courage to buy it. However, he also didn't dare refuse someone who could "tear open" space. So, faced with such an unbelievable bargain, he was drenched in cold sweat, his hands trembling, stammering for a long time without being able to utter a complete sentence.

"Hmph! I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I won't harm you. I'm offering you an incredible deal," Yun Che said coldly. "Give me fifty thousand purple profound coins, and this King Profound Dragon Pill will be yours. However, it won't truly belong to you, nor can you tell anyone that you possess such a profound pill. You must sell it to someone from the New Moon Branch of the Xiao Sect within ten days! As for how much you can sell it for, that's up to you! I believe the profit you make from the sale will be equivalent to several years of income for your small branch!"

"You generously gave me a Crimson-Scented Immortal-Retaining Skirt earlier. I don't like owing people anything. Consider this my repayment to you. From now on, there will be no debts or grudges between us; we owe each other nothing!"

These words made Pu He's heart pound. The last statement, in particular, filled him with immense excitement, while most of his inner trepidation vanished, replaced by indescribable joy and exhilaration. If Yun Che had simply offered to sell him the King Profound Dragon Pill for fifty thousand purple profound coins without a reason, he definitely wouldn't have dared to buy it. But with a clear motive, it was a different matter entirely. Furthermore, this wasn't a simple sale; it was using his shop as a "transfer point," and Pu He had no ownership rights over the pill itself.

The last part of the statement also put his mind partially at ease... What kind of person could tear open space? Such an individual would naturally possess immense dignity and arrogance. Why would they be willing to owe anyone a favor, no matter how small? Let alone a favor from an insignificant person like himself!

And giving away a Crimson-Scented Immortal-Retaining Skirt, which cost as much as five hundred purple profound coins, was indeed a big favor.

Originally, Pu He had observed Yun Che's reactions, sensing he might not be able to afford the Crimson-Scented Immortal-Retaining Skirt. So, he had endured the pain of giving it away for free, hoping to earn a favor from him... He never expected Yun Che to repay it so quickly, and with such a tremendous return!

Pu He extended a trembling hand and reverently took the small King Profound Dragon Pill. The moment it touched his palm, he was completely certain it was indeed the same pill from before, with not a trace of falsehood. The aura of a King Profound Pill, especially a dragon pill, was simply impossible to imitate or counterfeit. He cautiously asked, "It is, of course, an honor for my humble shop to serve a distinguished guest. It's just... esteemed guest, could you perhaps reveal why you wish to sell it to the Xiao Sect through my shop? If you intended to gift it to the Xiao Sect, wouldn't it be better to present it yourself? If it's merely a simple sale, fifty thousand purple profound coins is truly far too low... Please don't be offended, esteemed guest. I know my question might be impolite, but this King Profound Dragon Pill is incredibly precious, and if I don't understand a bit, I truly won't be able to rest or eat in peace."

Yun Che showed no sign of anger. With a cold expression, he replied, "Years ago, when I visited New Moon City, I coincidentally received a favor from the Xiao Sect. I'm leaving New Moon City tonight and likely won't return, so I don't wish to owe them anything. This profound pill on me is useless, so I intended to give it to them. However, that small favor from back then isn't worth this King Profound Dragon Pill, so I'll convert it into some money and give it to them. This also conveniently settles the debt between you and me."

"I see." This explanation was perfectly reasonable, and Pu He let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a flush of shame at the same time... A dignified King Profound Dragon Pill was described as "useless" in Yun Che's words. Indeed, at his level, a mere King Profound Pill truly was no different from a piece of trash.

"But, can my humble shop truly set the price for the sale to the Xiao Sect freely?" Pu He asked cautiously.

"As you wish. But it must be a price they can afford!"

"Naturally, naturally." Pu He nodded quickly, his heart practically bursting with excitement. He had a general idea of the Xiao Sect's wealth. He was absolutely sure to make a huge profit from this transaction! It would be enough to cover the net income of his entire branch for ten years!

Yun Che looked at Pu He, his gaze becoming as deep and calm as still water. "Before I leave the city, I will find a way to subtly hint to the Xiao Sect. A few days from now, they will naturally come to buy it. Before then, you must not reveal even a hint of information about this King Profound Dragon Pill. When the Xiao Sect comes to buy it, you must not show any abnormalities, nor should you let them detect any traces they shouldn't. I trust that after your many years at the Black Moon Merchant Guild, you know what to do better than I do."

"If you dare to secretly keep this King Profound Pill for yourself, or if anything goes wrong..." Yun Che's eyes darkened, and a chilling aura of killing intent instantly emanated from him.

Pu He's entire body went cold, as if he had suddenly plunged into a freezing hell. He began to tremble uncontrollably, stammering urgently, "N-n-no, I wouldn't! Absolutely not! Even if I had immense courage, I would never dare to secretly keep anything belonging to a distinguished guest. You have bestowed a tremendous favor upon my humble shop this time, and I will naturally ensure everything is handled flawlessly for you. Our Black Moon Merchant Guild, with its millennium-old foundation, has always been fair and just, never cheating customers. If there were any mishaps, let alone from you, the main guild would never let it slide. Please set your mind completely at ease."

By the time Pu He finished speaking, he was completely drenched in cold sweat, and his legs trembled so much he could barely stand. The sinister killing intent, combined with his deep reverence for a powerful individual who could "tear open space," had almost shattered the courage of this man who had weathered half a lifetime of storms.

"Do you have any beds for girls here?" Yun Che asked suddenly, retracting his killing intent.

The sudden question about a bed made Pu He pause for three seconds before he understood, then he quickly nodded, "Yes! Yes!"

Yun Che had only asked casually, yet Pu He actually nodded in affirmation. What the hell! Was there anything the Black Moon Merchant Guild didn't sell?

"Three streets away, there's a shop specializing in various luxurious home furnishings. They recently sent a white jade princess bed to my shop for auction, but it didn't sell due to its high reserve price. My shop was just preparing to return it tomorrow. I wonder if it would satisfy our esteemed guest."

Pu He took a few steps back and produced a cyan spatial ring. Spatial rings varied in grade by color: the most common were silver, offering about one cubic meter of space; yellow ones had three to five cubic meters; and cyan spatial rings boasted a full ten cubic meters of space, capable of holding objects up to ten cubic meters in size, though they were extremely expensive. In New Moon City, those who could afford a cyan spatial ring could be counted on one hand.

Pu He struggled for a while but finally managed to extract the "white jade bed" he spoke of from the spatial ring.

The bed was very wide and large, easily accommodating three adults. Its frame was made entirely of white jade, with four bedposts adorned with silver phoenixes. At the top of each post were four bowl-sized luminous pearls, making it incredibly luxurious. However, the slightly pink sheer lace canopy and the hundreds of pale pink star-shaped crystals hanging from it proved this was indeed a girl's bed. The soft mattress and sheets were already laid out, and even the bedding was prepared. Both the sheets and bedding were pure white, faintly shimmering with a jade-like luster, clearly made from silk of exceptionally high quality.

Yun Che stared at it, momentarily stunned. In his two lives, it was the first time he had seen such a luxurious bed.

"This bed is crafted from the finest Cloud Mountain White Jade, and the star-shaped crystals hanging from its canopy are extremely expensive and rare Star Jade. A girl lying on it can nourish her body, calm her mind, ward off evil, and dispel illness. The bedding is made from the highest quality Heavenly Silkworm silk, worth a thousand gold per inch. It is certainly no inferior to a royal princess's imperial couch. When it was initially auctioned, the starting bid of six hundred purple profound coins was absolutely not excessive. However, New Moon City is simply too small, and even wealthy families were unwilling to spend so much on their daughters, so it ultimately went unsold. But if it finds favor with our esteemed guest, then it would be its great fortune."

Yun Che reached out, stroking the bed frame, and silently asked, "Jasmine, do you want this bed? Sleeping on a bed feels completely different from sleeping on the ground."

"...Whether you buy it or not is your business! It's not for this princess to decide, hmph!!"

The tsundere reply made Yun Che's lips curl slightly into a grin. Then, he clapped his hand once and declared, "I'll take this bed!"

As he spoke, he lightly touched the bed with his palm, instantly transferring it into the Sky Poison Pearl.

This scene made Pu He's throat emit a difficult "gulp."

"Fifty thousand purple profound coins, minus the cost of this bed. Bring it," Yun Che said, turning his gaze to Pu He.

Pu He nodded quickly, then turned and busied himself for a while, producing a shimmering purple card. He presented it to Yun Che with both hands, "The fifty thousand purple profound coins are all on this card, please take a look, esteemed guest... This white jade princess bed is my humble shop's token of gratitude for the immense favor you've bestowed upon us. Please accept it."

Yun Che no longer feigned indifference. He reached out, took the card, glanced at the amount, and put it away.

"Esteemed guest," Pu He said, bowing respectfully with a smile, "Your daughter is truly blessed to have such a thoughtful and considerate father."

Yun Che said nothing further. With a cool demeanor, he turned and left the Black Moon Merchant Guild, leaving Pu He behind, trembling with excitement as he clutched the gleaming red King Profound Dragon Pill.

After leaving the Black Moon Merchant Guild, Yun Che did not return to the New Moon Profound Palace. Instead, he headed directly south of the city, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.