Several heads stared at Zhao Xi for a long time, then suddenly began to whisper among themselves. The flower stalks, like the bodies of snakes, could make them turn their heads.
"It smells so good, I'm hungry!"
"This person must be a traveling merchant to possess such excellent medicinal herbs."
"Brother, don't say that. That guy who just passed by also had some good stuff, but we exposed him later, didn't we?"
"Yes, come and ask her, and ask her how much the pills she has are for."
After the discussion, everyone shut their mouths and retreated back into the giant morning glory.
Only one flower stalk stretched out long, drooping down, looking down at Zhao Xi below. He wondered, "Are you a traveling merchant?"
Zhao Xixiang had recovered from her shock and regained her composure. She coughed lightly and said calmly, "This is my first time as a traveling merchant. I heard that many immortals have gone to the Middle Immortal Realm. I plan to make some pastries to sell to them."
"pastry?"
“I used to sell pastries to Cuiyun Pie, and they loved them.”
"So you're the one who sells pastries to Cuiyun Pie!" Huayao exclaimed in surprise, "You're the chef at the Hundred Beasts Garden?"
Zhao Xixiang couldn't help but chuckle.
She hadn't expected her pastries to become so famous; she hadn't had much time to maintain the business lately. Once this matter was over, she would sell another batch of food to earn back the spirit stones she had spent on this trip.
She didn't reveal her identity: "Yes."
Thanks to her cooking skills, Big Trumpet Flower didn't question her as harshly and even eagerly asked for food, saying she could trade her rare treasures for it.
This giant trumpet flower has been guarding the door for traveling merchants for a long time; it must have many treasures.
It's a pity I was pressed for time this time, otherwise I would definitely have shown them my skills.
Zhao Xi wanted to flatten the plaster in her palm and hand it up, saying, "This plaster is a tribute to you, sir."
A joyful cheer came from the morning glory.
One of the brains muttered, "This one is sensible."
Another: "Indeed, it's much more sensible than that little bird from before."
Zhao Xi wanted to squint.
Could the little bird they were talking about be Tongyue?
Has she passed through the secret passage yet?
A gust of wind rose around her palm, carrying the plaster into the morning glory.
Then came a chorus of chewing and scrambling sounds.
A touch of green, ethereal energy wafted from the morning glory.
"Please excuse my poor performance," Hua Yao, who had just been in charge of communicating with Zhao Xi, apologized.
The entire morning glory suddenly stood up, retracted the vines that were coiled around the roots and branches, and fell to the ground, turning into a puddle.
Slowly move to the side.
A white light emanated from the tree hole behind it.
That's the light from the teleportation array!
Zhao Xi was overjoyed.
Just as I was about to crawl into the tree hole, I saw a small kingfisher with red feathers flying quickly from the side.
"Headmistress!"
It's Tongyue!
Zhao Xi reached out to take it.
An invisible wind blade struck her hand, which she dodged.
Fortunately, he shielded Tongyue from it.
Tongyue flapped her wings but was still hit. She barely managed to dodge to the side and landed on the ground, transforming into a girl in blue.
She staggered, clutching her arm, and looked earnestly at Zhao Xixiang and the tree hollow behind her: "Damn it!"
"You little bird, I told you you can't go in!" "You're not a traveling merchant!" "Only traveling merchants are allowed in this place!" "No means no!"
The flower-like herb, both male and female, spoke angrily and chattered on and on.
Zhao Xi hurriedly performed a celestial salute and said, "I'm sorry, this is a misunderstanding. She is mine."
"You're together?!"
The morning glory used its vines to support itself and hung on the tree, covering the hole in the tree.
Zhao Xi, fearing she would get involved, was forced to take a few steps back and stand with Tong Yue.
"You're not going to sell things, what are you doing in the Immortal Realm?!" All the heads popped out from the giant trumpet flower, staring at them menacingly.
Tongyue was on the verge of tears: "Headmistress, what should we do?"
"I really went there to sell goods." Zhao Xi tried to shrug, then casually inquired, "Were two pangolin demons here this morning? And a sword cultivator went by not long ago, didn't he?"
The several anthers looked at each other in bewilderment.
The one in the lead: "How did you know?"
Zhao Xi thought she was now certain: "Do you know how to make a pastry?"
All the herbalists: "How do we do it?"
"The dough needs to be kneaded. I'm just a mortal, with so little strength, how could I possibly knead the dough? After the dough is finished, someone with quick hands and feet is needed to shape the patterns before it spoils. That sword cultivator helped me with that. And this young girl does odd jobs, washing pots and pans. If it weren't for someone helping me, how could I possibly make pastries to sell to the entire Cangyun Sect all by myself?"
Zhao Xi was certain that this great demon didn't know how to make pastries, and since it was stationed here, it probably hadn't seen any mortals.
"oh!"
"I see!"
"I told you she was just a mortal, with no spiritual energy at all."
"Mortals actually go to the Immortal Realm to do business."
"That's why he needs so many people to help him."
The flowers and herbs discussed it amongst themselves and quickly convinced themselves.
Zhao Xi tried to feign anxiety, stamping her foot: "Hey, this is a secret of my business, you absolutely mustn't tell anyone!"
"Don't worry, we've been stationed here for ten thousand years. We'll never interfere with the traveling merchants' business and will absolutely keep your secret."
"Is that little kingfisher very strong?"
"She carries the aura of a blue phoenix, so she might be incredibly strong."
"The pastries need to be made as quickly as possible while retaining their spiritual essence, which is no easy feat. I haven't tasted anything this delicious in ten thousand years."
After being persuaded by Zhao Xi, the giant trumpet flower spirit actually believed him and opened the passage.
Zhao Xi straightened her back, took Tong Yue's arm, and walked calmly into the tree hole.
Tongyue, however, was not good at pretending. She was breathing rapidly and felt a little guilty, so she wanted to turn around.
"Is your arm alright? You'll have to help me wash the dishes later. Without you, I wouldn't even have earned back the spirit stones I used to ride the teleportation array."
Tongyue refrained from turning around, blinked, and shook her head: "It's nothing, just a minor injury."
Zhao Xi had met many businessmen.
Although they will try every means to make money, as long as they want to do business in the long run, they will definitely pay attention to credit and adhere to principles.
A great demon who has been stationed here for ten thousand years will surely keep to its duty and not allow people or those who do not meet the agreement to pass through.
Therefore, regardless of Tongyue's identity, she must participate in Zhao Xixiang's business.
Zhao Xi first presented them with a plaster rich in wood spirit energy as a token of respect, and then revealed the secret of the pastry business to convince the great demon that it was true.
In this way, it has no reason not to let it pass.
After all, most of the traveling merchants who originally made the agreement over the past ten thousand years are no longer around. This great demon exists for all merchants and doesn't need to deliberately target anyone out of personal grudges.
After entering the tree hollow, Tongyue seemed to want to describe what had just happened.
Zhao Xi shook her head, telling her not to talk about it here. She quickly walked a few steps to the teleportation array, examining its formation: "Let's go to the Middle Immortal Realm first."
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