"What! 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones? Why the hell doesn't she just rob them?"
When Liang Hao heard that Xu Shengying wanted him to take out 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones as a bride price, he almost went berserk on the spot.
Since he started following Shen Zhao, he's always been the one receiving money from others. When did it become his turn to receive money from others?
How can anyone tolerate this?
Xu Shengying advised, "Alright, you are also a holy son of a sect. You can give me these worldly possessions."
"Master, so this wasn't your money, and you don't even feel the pinch?" Liang Hao pointed at Xu Shengying's nose and said, "That's 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones."
"It's not low-grade, and it's certainly not a spirit crystal. The Liu family only earns a few dollars a year, yet they dare to ask for such an exorbitant price?"
Xu Shengying: "You still need this little bit of money? Tell me honestly, how much income do you have each month?"
"Not much, equivalent to about ten low-grade spirit stones, but it's very unstable; sometimes more, sometimes less."
"Then why do you still care about these spirit stones?"
"But why should I give it to the Liu family? Those 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"
"I could marry ten princesses and have them serve me day and night, why would I need to marry some common, vulgar woman?"
"Alright, that's enough. The Liu family has done me a favor, so you must give them the money. There's no room for discussion."
"Master, I have never suffered such a great loss since I came down the mountain. You want spirit stones? No way!"
Xu Shengying trembled with anger: "Are you trying to drive me crazy! Do I have to kneel down and beg you before you'll agree?"
Seeing that Xu Shengying was truly angry, Liang Hao finally sighed and said, "Master, since you say so, then I will give it to you."
After all, Xu Shengying raised him, so Liang Hao couldn't possibly have really made his master sick.
Although the probability of getting sick is basically zero for someone with the cultivation level of a Quasi-Emperor of the Fifth Rank.
"That's more like it. Here are the spirit stones. I'll deliver them to you personally."
Liang Hao thought for a moment, then took out two storage rings: "Master, one of these rings contains exactly 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones. Take it and give it to the Liu family."
There's another one, containing ten thousand high-grade spirit stones, as a token of my respect for your years of nurturing.
Xu Shengying held the two storage rings and rolled her eyes at Liang Hao: "You think it's rare? I'm saving it for you. You'll need spirit stones for many things in the future."
After putting away the storage ring, Xu Shengying waved her hand and went straight to the Liu family, completely unaware of Liang Hao's implied meaning.
Liang Hao stood with his hands behind his back, watching his master's departing figure, and muttered to himself:
"Alas, Master, I will never agree to this marriage. Consider these ten thousand high-grade spirit stones as my apology to you."
...
At the same time, outside the Seven-Colored Saint King Rock.
Ding Bu'er carried an abacus made of pure glass as he walked, checking the various expenses required for building Luoyang City.
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar.
When Ding Bu'er looked up, a pure white steed, carrying an elegant and antique carriage, stopped in front of him.
Soon, the coachman dismounted and waited quietly to the side.
The next moment, the carriage curtain was lifted, and the two brothers, Gu Jingyan and Gu Yunxiao, jumped off the carriage.
Finally, Gu Ningye appeared before Ding Bu'er, dressed in a silk robe and looking worried.
"Oh my, whose daughter is this? She's so beautiful."
Looking at Gu Ningye's delicate and graceful demeanor, Ding Bu'er gave her a very high evaluation in his heart.
It is breathtakingly beautiful, and it evokes pity in people.
"They must have learned that Master Shen has taken over the Seven-Colored Sacred Monarch Rock, and these young ladies from sects and holy lands can't sit still. They're planning to take the initiative to build good relations with him."
While Ding Bu'er was still lost in thought, Gu Ningye had already walked up to him.
Before she could even savor the delicate, icy fragrance, Gu Ningye asked in a trembling voice, "Is Zhao'er here? I have urgent business with him."
"Zhao'er?"
Ding Bu'er's mind went blank for a moment.
"I can't believe it. Master Shen seems like such a serious person, but he's actually gotten to this point with someone? Zhao'er, only lovers would call each other that, right?"
Seeing that Ding Bu'er did not answer, Gu Ningye took the initiative to bow to him: "Sir, I am the Empress Dowager of the Yintian Dynasty, my name is Gu Ningye."
"Please inform Zhao... Shen Zhao, and tell him I have an extremely urgent matter to discuss with him, and beg him to see me at all costs. I beg you."
Upon hearing this, Ding Bu'er wished he could slap himself twice right then and there.
It turns out that this beautiful woman, who looks no different from a young girl, is none other than Empress Dowager Gu, who raised Master Shen.
After taking another closer look at the account of meeting Gu Yunxiao at the border, he immediately confirmed that what he had said was true.
The Ice Phoenix bloodline itself has the effects of delaying aging and beautifying the skin. In addition, as a member of the Dayin royal family, Dayin must have no shortage of various elixirs and medicines. No wonder she takes such exquisite care of herself.
Luckily, I didn't say anything rash, otherwise if Master Shen found out, I'd probably be locked in a dark room and forced to drink yogurt until I cried.
Ding Bu'er immediately nodded and bowed: "So it's Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. I am Ding Bu'er. I was rude just now."
"I'm truly sorry, but Master Shen had to leave yesterday due to other matters and is not currently at Shengjun Rock."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ningye felt utterly hopeless.
"Is Miss Su here?"
"Unfortunately, Miss Su went to the Jade Pool Holy Land to attend the Peach Banquet for Women during the day, so she is not here."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ningye's eyes immediately reddened.
"What should we do? Sir, do you know when Zhao'er will return?"
"I'm not sure about the younger one either, but I'd estimate ten days to half a month."
A sense of despair rose from the bottom of Gu Ningye's heart.
Seeing Gu Ningye's delicate, fair face streaked with tears, and her clear eyes filled with heartbreak, Ding Bu'er couldn't help but sigh.
"Your Majesty, please don't be in such a hurry. Since you're here, why don't you stay here for now? I'll have Master Chen come to see you when he returns."
Gu Ningye was completely flustered and didn't know what to do.
Gu Jingyan took the initiative to thank Ding Bu'er: "Then we'll trouble Mr. Ding to arrange a few rooms for us."
"Of course. Given your relationship with Master Shen, I will make all the necessary arrangements for you. Please follow me."
After saying that, Ding Bu'er took the initiative to lead the way for the group.
"Your Majesty, since things have come to this, please stay here for now. Perhaps Shen Zhao will return in a few days."
"Yes, Your Majesty, we have no other choice for the time being."
After listening to his two nephews' persuasion, Gu Ningye could only nod in the end and said sadly, "Then let's wait here for Zhao'er to come back."
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