Chapter 35: Going to Zhilan Garden.
Chapter 35
"See, I told you he'd be back," the middle-aged clerk in the Governor's Hall said to the questioner next to him, his eyes wide open as he watched Bu Xingjin reenter the hall. He then went over to greet Bu Xingjin warmly.
He happened to have nothing to do, so he waited patiently for Bu Xingjin's arrival. When he saw Bu Xingjin walk in, he immediately smiled warmly and greeted him, "Guest, you're back?"
Bu Xing carefully surveyed the first floor of the Governor's Hall. He was the only guest, yet several employees were present. He paid no attention to the oncoming customer, instead concentrating on searching for the employee who had greeted him. Unfortunately, he could find no trace of them.
Seeing that Bu Xingjin ignored him, the middle-aged waiter did not get angry. He walked over to Bu Xingjin and said with a smile, "Sir, what are you looking for? I can help you find it."
Bu Xingjin then looked at him and frowned, "Where is your shopkeeper?"
"You're looking for our boss!" the middle-aged clerk shouted, then laughed. "The boss is busy. Just tell me if you have anything to say."
For the first time, Bu Xingjin felt the urge to strike someone. He suppressed his anger, calming himself down as he pondered. After a moment's contemplation, he continued, "Do you have any news about the Governor's Hall?"
Since the shopkeeper was busy with work and couldn't get away, regardless of whether the shopkeeper was truly busy or the middle-aged clerk didn't want to go, he had no choice but to seek other ways to find a higher-level decision maker.
"I dare not say this lightly, but in this Shifang City, we have almost mastered all the secrets." The middle-aged waiter in the Governor's Hall looked proud. Although he could only receive some casual cultivators on the first floor, he always felt extremely honored to be a member of the Governor's Hall.
"So, do you sell all types of information?" Bu Xingjin continued to ask expressionlessly.
The middle-aged clerk at the Zhishitang couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious, but he couldn't pinpoint the problem. He pondered, reviewing the Zhishitang's rules, nodded slightly, and hesitantly confirmed, "Yes, as long as the customer can afford the corresponding price, we will provide all the information they need."
"I'm interested in purchasing information about the owner of the Governor's Hall, such as his background, residence, and cultivation level, etc." Bu Xingjin was interrupted by a middle-aged clerk of the Governor's Hall before he could finish his words. Several idle clerks around him also showed expressions of fear.
The owner of the Governor's Hall was a powerful figure in the Nascent Soul stage, but he didn't interfere much in the affairs of the place, leaving them to his son. However, a junior, only in the Foundation Establishment stage, dared to set foot in the Governor's Hall and ask for information from the owner. What else could this be but courting death?
"These are not for sale." The middle-aged waiter in the governor's hall said loudly.
"Your courage is truly admirable. You actually dare to challenge the authority of the governor." Bu Xingjin was charged with a heavy crime just for saying this.
Bu Xingjin smiled softly. He had insisted on buying information here today at the right price. "I'm following the rules to buy information. How can that be considered a provocation to the Governor's Hall? Tell me how many spirit stones you need. If it's reasonable, I'll buy it. Or are all your lies? Is the Governor's Hall incapable of knowing everything about Shifang City? Even about their own master? Then I must personally travel to Shifang City and spread the word for you."
"you……"
The middle-aged waiter's face suddenly changed, feeling deeply that he had violated a taboo. He understood what he was saying, realizing that he had hit a hard wall. If the shopkeeper found out, he would probably be in big trouble.
The middle-aged attendant in the governor's hall, his thoughts flooding, could not help but cast a glare filled with hatred at Bu Xingjin. He was merely a casual cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage, and should have obeyed his orders, simply handing over everything in exchange for information. However, this man dared to defy him so boldly; it was unbelievable.
Now that he is being put in this position, even if he says he has it, he can't sell it. If he says he doesn't have it, he will not only be slapping himself in the face, but also bringing shame to the Governor's Office.
The more he thought about him, the more angry he became. After observing that there were no other guests in the first floor hall, the middle-aged waiter decided to teach Bu Xingjin a lesson, so that he would understand that there are always people who are better than you.
Although his cultivation level is not as high as Bu Xingjin's, he possesses a unique magic weapon - the demon-binding rope, which can instantly subdue a cultivator whose cultivation level is even one level higher than his.
He did it as soon as he thought of it. The middle-aged waiter in the governor's hall attacked with hatred. He did not intend to hurt Bu Xingjin's life, but just wanted to trap him and make him beg for mercy.
"Bang!"
The golden rope traced a beautiful arc in the air, but was quickly knocked down by the little turtle. The little turtle exuded a powerful aura, making it impossible for the middle-aged clerk of the governor's hall to resist. He was forced to kneel on the ground, unable to even struggle to get up.
"So powerful!" The middle-aged clerk in the governor's hall turned pale instantly. He had never imagined that such an insignificant little turtle could be so powerful. He knew his fate was sealed, but he had never imagined that walking by the water all day would eventually get his shoes wet. Today was the day he would experience that.
At this sight, the first floor of the Governor's Hall fell silent. A vigilant clerk, sensing something was amiss, immediately rushed back, seeking the assistance of the shopkeeper. However, he hadn't noticed the little turtle's scent permeating the air, spreading like a gentle breeze throughout the Governor's Hall. At that moment, the shopkeeper, having withdrawn from his busy work, had keenly noticed the unusual situation on the first floor. Without hesitation, he dropped his work and rushed to the scene.
"What? Are you still planning to kill someone without any news? Is this the way of doing things in the Governor's Hall?" Bu Xingjin walked up to the middle-aged clerk of the Governor's Hall and said calmly.
"Customer, calm down." Bu Xingjin did not hear the answer from the middle-aged waiter in the hall, but heard a young voice answering him instead.
Bu Xingjin raised his eyes and saw a plump, round-faced man in his thirties slowly walking out of the house. His amiable expression was like the warm spring sun, bringing joy to everyone.
He walked briskly to Bu Xingjin's side, not even glancing at the middle-aged waiter kneeling on the ground. Then, standing in front of Bu Xingjin, he asked with a smile, "I am Qin Feng, the owner of the Zhishitang. Dear guest, what can I do for you?"
Although his sight should have been focused on Bu Xingjin, he instead focused all his attention on the little turtle, constantly alert to the deadly threat it could pose. Even a Yuanying-stage master couldn't give him such a strong sense of oppression. This little turtle, the little governor, was really not to be trifled with.
"Although I am well aware that my cultivation has only reached the foundation-building stage, which is quite shallow in comparison, who has not experienced the cultivation process of the foundation-building stage? The sloppy attitude of your store's clerks in handling customer affairs is really unsatisfactory." Bu Xingjin expressed his opinion mercilessly.
"No doubt, I will teach them a lesson." The shopkeeper glanced at the middle-aged clerk kneeling on the ground and gestured to the others. Immediately, a clerk quickly stepped forward and took the middle-aged clerk away as if dragging a dead dog.
Bu Xingjin slowly walked back to the small table, gently stroking the portrait that hadn't been put away, examining it carefully. After confirming that it was the portrait of the middle-aged man in green robes he had chosen, he handed it to the shopkeeper and asked calmly, "Excuse me, sir, where is this person now? How many spirit stones does this information cost?"
"He's just a nobody. I don't know why you want to find him, but I can provide this information free of charge as an apology for my ignorance."
The shopkeeper's attitude was very friendly, showing a respectful attitude, as if he knew that you were a magnanimous person and there was no need to worry about it after hearing the news.
"No need, the required amount of spirit stones is the required amount."
Bu Xingjin resolutely rejected the shopkeeper's proposal. He would never be a person who relied on power to oppress others. His previous resistance was only out of helplessness. That middle-aged clerk in the governor's hall was truly hateful.
"Okay, this message only costs one high-grade spirit stone."
The shopkeeper said nothing and readily complied with Bu Xingjin's instructions. He didn't resort to any tricks to understate the amount of spirit stones he had paid, but instead reported the amount truthfully according to the normal charging standards.
"It's increased fivefold!" Bu Xingjin was secretly shocked, but he didn't want to dwell on it. He just wanted to get the information as soon as possible. He took out a jade bottle from his arms and asked seriously, "I don't have any high-grade spirit stones. How many spirit stones can I exchange for one drop of spirit essence?"
"One hundred high-grade spirit stones." The shopkeeper said decisively. The spiritual marrow is very valuable. For those who are in urgent need of it, one hundred high-grade spirit stones are not expensive. However, for those who do not need it, fifty high-grade spirit stones seem a bit redundant.
So much? Bu Xingjin had no idea, but seeing the shopkeeper's calm demeanor, he nodded in acceptance without saying anything.
"Okay, then give me ninety-nine high-grade spirit stones."
The shopkeeper took out a jade bottle and put a drop of spiritual essence in it that Bu Xingjin gave him. Then he took out an exquisite cloth bag containing ninety-nine high-grade spiritual stones and handed it to him along with a scroll with the information Bu Xingjin needed.
"This is the news you bought. Here are ninety-nine high-grade spirit stones. Keep them."
"OK."
Bu Xingjin gathered his things and tried to fit a bag of high-grade spirit stones into his backpack. As he'd expected, it only took up one slot. He held the scroll with the green-robed middle-aged man's location inscribed on it.
The deal was finally done, Bu Xingjin turned around and left. The shopkeeper respectfully saw him to the door and watched him disappear in the crowd before turning back to the governor's hall.
The middle-aged waiter in the governor's hall had already knelt obediently on the ground, and kowtowed to beg for forgiveness if he didn't obey.
The shopkeeper walked past him without even looking at him, leaving a message, "You don't need to come anymore. From now on, you are no longer a member of the Governor's Hall."
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On the other side, Bu Xingjin, who had forgotten what happened in the Governor's Hall after leaving the house, opened the message he had finally obtained and saw only a few words written on the door:
"Zhilan Garden in the east of the city."
"Xiao Ye, do you know what Zhilan Garden is?"
"Master, is the person you are looking for in Zhilan Garden?"
Bu Xingjin noticed that Xiaoye's expression was a little strange, so he asked, "Yes, is there anything wrong with Zhilan Garden?"
Xiao Ye hesitated for a long time before stammering, "There's a Madam Zhilan living in Zhilan Garden. I heard she has a close relationship with the City Lord. Is she the one you're looking for?"
"No, I'm looking for a man." Bu Xingjin's expression turned ugly. Could it be that the governor gave him false information?
"The man in Zhilan Garden..." Xiao Ye didn't say anything for a long time, as if what he wanted to say next was difficult to say.
"Just say it! Don't be so hesitant and make people anxious." Bu Xingjin saw that Xiao Ye couldn't say anything for a long time, so he couldn't help but urge him.
"I heard that the men in Zhilan Garden are all gifts from others to Madam Zhilan." Xiao Ye looked at the outstanding Bu Xingjin and the even more outstanding person who had been following him, and said what was in his heart: "If you go into Zhilan Garden to look for someone, I'm worried that you won't be able to come out."
Respect your man? Bu Xingjin turned these four words over in his head before he understood the hidden meaning.
I didn’t expect that the middle-aged man in green robe was caught and kept as a male concubine. Haha, Bu Xingjin almost laughed out loud when he thought of this.
But I still have to go and see, what if someone else is enjoying it? I can't let him enjoy it too much.
Bu Xingjin directly ordered: "Okay, I understand, take me there first."
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