Chapter 34 Jinjiang First IPO Deal Completed
When Yao Sisi arrived at the restaurant, Miao Yizhen was already there. She had prepared a sumptuous feast, seemingly to welcome her with the utmost sincerity.
Miao Yizhen said politely, "Fellow Daoist, we have not failed you! We actually managed to collect all the materials. We were lucky to get one of them because someone wanted to exchange it for something, and I happened to have that item in my possession. Would you like to take a look first or have something to eat?"
Yao Sisi's relationship with the other party was purely transactional. To be honest, although the meal was delicious, she didn't dare to eat it. What if she was poisoned?
When you're in the world of martial arts, life isn't always easy.
"Let's take a look at the materials first!"
Miao Yizhen saw that she wasn't interested in the food on the table, so she didn't say anything. Anyway, the weapon-refining masters were all eccentric, so it was better if they could get straight to the point.
She took out the materials one by one from the storage bag, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please check them and see if there are any omissions."
Yao Sisi took the materials and carefully examined them. She felt there were no problems, but she wasn't in a hurry to complete the transaction. "These materials are for my friend. He'll be here soon. Let him take a look!"
Miao Yizhen nodded and pointed to the table, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please don't be shy. If there's nothing you'd like to eat, please order a couple more dishes."
Yao Sisi didn't stand on ceremony and called the waiter over, casually ordering two quick dishes. "Does Fellow Daoist Miao have any information on top-grade Heavenly Silk Cotton?"
Miao Yizhen paused: "No, we only see low-grade Tianxu cotton on the market. Even medium-grade is rare, and we've almost never heard of high-grade."
Yao Sisi: "Really? Then you might want to keep an eye out for me. It just so happens that you need a good sword to match your sword technique. I'm planning to forge one soon, and I can give you priority when it's available."
Miao Yizhen became interested, but she didn't know the specifics of Yao Sisi's weapon-refining abilities, so she was a little worried. She had never heard of this weapon-refiner surnamed Yao in the city.
When Yao Sisi saw her hesitation, she immediately knew what was going on. She took out a dagger from her storage bag. It was the best dagger she had recently crafted, and it was already of medium quality.
"I just casually crafted this without much care. If you can find me some top-grade Heavenly Silk Cotton, I will forge you a weapon that is much better than this."
Weapons are a warrior's lifeline, and which of the cultivators who go hunting isn't a warrior?
She didn't believe the other person wouldn't be tempted.
Miao Yizhen's gaze was fixed on the dagger, and she began to have some thoughts about it. With her keen eyesight, she could tell that the dagger was newly made.
Yao Sisi: "You can't see it clearly from a distance. Try holding it in your hand and examining it." She handed the dagger over so she could have a closer look.
Miao Yizhen took the dagger. It felt cool and substantial to the touch. She tossed it around and found it to be very light and thin, easy for even a child to hold. It was perfect for ambushing someone when they were exhausted, and could definitely catch them off guard. She examined it closely and noticed that the sturdy blade had no markings from any weapon refiner, which was very rare. At least the weapon refiners in the city liked to leave their marks on their blades.
She wasn't sure if the dagger was made by the other party, but it didn't seem to have been made by anyone else in the city.
"With such superb weapon-refining skills, why don't you open a shop?"
Yao Sisi pretended not to know that the other party was testing her and said, "I don't plan to stay here for long."
Miao Yizhen suddenly realized, "I see." Just then, the additional dishes arrived, and the two chatted and ate, creating a much more relaxed atmosphere.
"Fellow Daoist, have you heard of the interesting events of today?"
Yao Sisi picked up a piece of the food she had ordered and started the conversation, "What's up?"
Miao Yizhen picked up her wine glass and clinked it against hers; she raised her glass in response.
"I heard that today there was a young man who arrogantly threatened everyone with a sword. It turns out that he was resentful after being rejected by others, and went mad. Whenever he saw a handsome man, he thought that the man was seducing his lover. Coincidentally, he saw his lover with another young man while he was out shopping today, and he went completely crazy and started cursing without thinking!"
Yao Sisi had a bad feeling. This... couldn't be talking about her, could it?
Miao Yizhen, thinking she was just listening intently, became even more gossipy.
"I heard that the guy was good-looking but had a terrible temper. His girlfriend couldn't stand his shrewish ways, so they broke up. Apparently, an older man advised him against it, and guess what?"
Yao Sisi paused. There were guards patrolling the city; surely they wouldn't kill someone?
She couldn't help but feel nervous. "What did he do to her?"
Miao Yizhen said, "He spat in her face. Tsk tsk tsk, what a virtuous guy! No wonder his girlfriend ran away. It's good that she ran away; it's like she's escaped from a sea of suffering!"
Yao Sisi pursed her lips, never expecting to be caught up in her own gossip at the dinner table. Although this gossip was even more exaggerated than the one she had created before, she, as the person involved, had no idea what would happen next and was worried about getting into trouble and implicating innocent people. She blamed herself for being too naive back then, thinking that Qi Yuan would leave if he couldn't see them.
If something really happens, I won't be able to feel at ease. Sigh, that Qi Yuan is such a spoiled brat, I hate him so much!
"Are many people discussing this? Or is the focus mainly on the young man?"
Miao Yizhen: "I only heard about it from people outside the restaurant. After all, it's rare to see such a shrew. He can be so shameless and arrogant in public. I don't know how he was raised."
Yao Sisi: "..."
Thankfully, nothing serious happened! And nobody's talking about her and Qi Mu...
As for Qi Yuan, he brought this upon himself entirely.
"It may have been wrong from the very beginning."
Miao Yizhen said, "Although there are spicy dishes in our city, they are spicy but fragrant. They are kind of cute with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. But this guy is completely vicious. He might be a violent person. He might even kill someone outside the city."
Yao Sisi didn't really want to talk about this topic anymore. Nobody wanted to hear gossip about themselves, so she simply replied, "There are indeed fewer restrictions outside the city."
Miao Yizhen picked up a piece of food and casually asked, "Of course! I personally like spicy food. I wonder... what kind of young man do you prefer, fellow Daoist?"
Yao Sisi paused, her hand still holding the food she was picking up paused. What kind of food did she like?
"I don't know, I haven't thought about that question, but in short, they need to have a good temperament and a kind heart."
Miao Yizhen never expected that she would say she didn't know. Logically speaking, this fellow Daoist was also in the prime of his youth!
"Judging from your appearance, you seem to have little interest in male beauty."
Yao Sisi: "It's not that I'm not interested, it's just that I've been interested in too many things lately, which has distracted me."
Miao Yizhen thought to herself: So that's how it is. People with skills are different. They have so many things to do in their spare time. Unlike them, who live a life of danger and struggle for resources, they spend their free time sleeping with young men to vent their lust.
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Ri Jiu walked in. The first thing he saw was the person he wanted to see, and he couldn't help but smile slightly: "Sisi, I'm here!"
Today's Ri Jiu is different from usual. His tail and ears have all disappeared, and there is a small red tail mark on his forehead. His handsome figure is dressed in exquisite robes, and there is a feather-shaped hairpin on his head. Thin chains extend from both sides of the hairpin and sway behind his ears. The feather hair ornament is red and looks to be made of some kind of bird feathers, which makes him even more beautiful and enchanting.
When Yao Sisi saw that Ri Jiu had arrived, she didn't want to ask him about the situation in front of outsiders, so she pretended that she knew everything. She poured a cup of warm tea and said, "You must be thirsty after traveling such a long way!"
Seeing that there were outsiders present, Ri Jiu suppressed his excited urge to wag his tail, but his warm gaze remained fixed on Yao Sisi. He took the teacup and said, "Sisi, didn't you say the ingredients were ready? Let me see them."
Ri Jiu's appearance was absolutely stunning. At least, Miao Yizhen realized after seeing him that none of the many young men she had taken had even a hint of his charm. But... even such a man couldn't arouse Fellow Daoist Yao's interest. It has to be said that Fellow Daoist Yao is truly a divine being...
She eagerly handed the materials to Ri Jiu, saying, "Please take a look, fellow Daoist!"
Ri Jiu noticed that her expression was indifferent, and she had returned to her previous unwillingness to communicate with humans. Only after he finished reading and felt there was no problem did he nod to Yao Sisi.
Yao Sisi received the signal perfectly and readily took out a sword manual from her storage bag and handed it to Miao Yizhen.
"I wish you continued progress, fellow Daoist. And if you ever come across any clues about the Heavenly Silk Cotton, please let me know."
Miao Yizhen nodded quickly when she heard the other party say that.
With the deal done, Yao Sisi didn't want to stay there any longer. Seeing that Ri Jiu had finished his tea, she gave him a look, and the two of them got up almost at the same time.
She said, "We have to take our leave now. Fellow Daoist Miao, please enjoy your meal here!"
Miao Yizhen saw them downstairs, and only after they were far away did she excitedly touch the sword manual in her storage bag.
"This is really good stuff!"
However… that Fellow Daoist Yao clearly had seen a lot of good things, and all the materials he needed were rare. Even his friends were so outstanding. The two of them together were perfect.
She realized that with Yao Daoyou's physique, it seemed like he could be paired with any top-quality young man. Was this a case of birds of a feather flocking together, a perfect match?
Yao Sisi was unaware of Miao Yizhen's inner thoughts. She happily took Ri Jiu to a different restaurant. The deal was on the horizon and both of them had improved their cultivation. With so many good things happening at once, they should have a big toast!
Upon arriving at the restaurant, the two of them ordered all the dishes themselves, which made them feel at ease eating there.
Rijiu: "Sisi, I want to eat chicken! There was some on that table just now, and I'm so hungry for it!"
Yao Sisi chuckled, "You seemed quite aloof just now, but you've reverted to your usual self as soon as you closed the door. By the way, where are your ears and tail?"
Ri Jiu: "Cool and aloof? That's only in front of outsiders! You mean my tail... I can control it a little after advancing, but not for long, less than half an hour." He touched his head pitifully: "Look!"
A phantom seemed to gradually appear above his head, and his two furry ears twitched as if they were hiding something and feeling suppressed. Soon, a large tail appeared behind him. The tail was mostly healed by now, and the fur on it had grown back.
Ri Jiu moved its long tail toward Yao Sisi as if to please her, and said, "Sisi, my tail was in so much pain before, it even peeled off a layer of skin when I advanced, you should pet it to comfort it!"
Yao Sisi was puzzled, but she still reached out and stroked it, saying, "You're not a snake, why do you need to shed your skin?"
Ri Jiu narrowed her eyes, wishing she could completely transform into her original form so she could touch her: "You were injured during body tempering..."
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