Translator: Anubis Translations
Claiming it to be compensation, it was even more outrageous than outright robbery.
A tattered picture book was priced at 2000 low-grade spirit stones. Not only was the price absurd, but an equally absurd origin story was fabricated for it.
According to Gu Feng's explanation, the reason this picture book was so expensive was that it was obtained from a mysterious master. It supposedly contained a supreme cultivation technique, and mastering it could grant the power to change the heavens and the earth.
People had seen braggarts before, but none quite like this.
Heavenly Puppet, the handkerchief left behind by the Holy Maiden with traces of the Dao, the bracelet once played with by a former sect leader—
The crowd listened as if hearing a fairytale, staring dumbfounded at Gu Feng, who spoke with such eloquence and seriousness that it was utterly infuriating.
Even Elder Liu, who had seen it all, couldn't help but twitch at the corners of his mouth, his face trembling.
This kid was undoubtedly a scoundrel, risking his life for money. Carrying so many spirit stones, he wasn't afraid of being robbed or killed.
Qu Yanran, standing nearby, narrowed her eyes. The Gu Feng before her was vastly different from the one she remembered. This was the first time she had seen such shamelessness from him.
At first, she managed to maintain her composure, but when she heard Gu Feng demanding 3000 low-grade spirit stones for a piece of candy he had eaten, she could no longer hold back.
Her eyes blazed with anger, a fire burning fiercely in her heart.
What kind of candy was this, more expensive than a spirit pill? This wasn't just robbery—it was daylight robbery.
"Don't get excited. Of course, the candy itself isn't valuable. What's valuable is my saliva on it.
This is the saliva of a pure virgin, so pure it's almost criminal. You want it now, but I can't give it to you!
This is a product of the times, extremely rare and precious!" Gu Feng, quick to read the room, noticed Qu Yanran's anger and immediately explained, his survival instincts kicking in.
"Hahaha, this kid is a genius. Such disgusting words, and he can say them with a straight face."
"Did Qu Yanran really eat Gu Feng's saliva?"
"Hehe, most likely true. Kids do things like that, grabbing each other's stuff to eat. It's normal."
"..."
Laughter erupted, the heavy atmosphere dissipating as everyone became lively again.
Qu Yanran pursed her lips, desperately trying to control her emotions. She knew that if she argued with Gu Feng, she would be the one to lose face.
This guy is a complete jerk!
She screamed in her heart, overwhelmed by shame, wishing she could take the marriage contract and leave this place forever.
"Enough! I'll compensate for everything according to the price.
Get a piece of paper and write it down."
Hearing Qu Yanran's sharp command, Gu Feng let out a heavy sigh. "You should've said so earlier. My mouth is almost dry."
With that, to everyone's astonishment, Gu Feng pulled out a thin sheet of paper from his storage bag. Unfolded, it was several meters long, filled with neatly written items and their prices.
Holy crap, I'm impressed, completely impressed. This kid had prepared everything in advance!
Clearly, Gu Feng had planned this extortion days ago.
Gu Feng chuckled, folding the paper neatly and handing it to Qu Yanran, who accepted it with a dark expression.
Looking at his bright white teeth as he smiled, she wished she could find a hammer and smash them all.
Elder Liu, standing nearby, glanced at the paper, his beard twitching uncontrollably.
When he saw Gu Feng take a pen, walk over to Qu Yanran, and blatantly add a zero to the price of one item, he couldn't hold back.
He burst into laughter. This kid was too much, even raising prices on the spot. Such shamelessness was unheard of.
The young cultivator tilted his head, also looking at the paper.
When he saw one particular item, his aura exploded, and he roared.
"How dare you fabricate something to tarnish Qu Yanran's reputation!"
"Where?" Gu Feng stepped forward, asking loudly.
"This one!"
"Which one? Be more specific!"
"This one right here..."
The young cultivator's face turned ugly, stammering, as if he couldn't bring himself to say it. His eyes turned blood red, glaring at Gu Feng.
"Oh, you mean this one!
This is actually a clause that benefits her. Why are you so worked up?"
Their vague exchange left everyone baffled, their curiosity piqued, eager to rush over and see what they were arguing about.
Elder Liu, not one to miss a good show, read it out loud.
"In the spirit of mutual respect and equality... Considering the differences in gender, granting the utmost respect to women... Previously kissed a few times, with me as the beneficiary... Each kiss is priced at one low-grade spirit stone, to be deducted from the total compensation amount!"
The crowd erupted in shock, their voices piercing through the clouds above Cloud Dwelling City.
"What? Qu Yanran kissed Gu Feng?"
"That can't be true, right? That's too ridiculous!"
"Don't get excited. Kids play house all the time. Kissing is normal. I kissed the neighbor's daughter when I was little."
"My God, Gu Feng is so lucky to have kissed the goddess."
"I'm so envious. Why didn't I have such a good playmate when I was young?"
"A playmate you can kiss? I want one too!"
"..."
Cries of despair, roars of anger, envy, jealousy, and rage—
Mixed with laughter, they filled the entire Cloud Dwelling City. Everyone was going crazy.
"Kid, you're asking for death!" The young cultivator was on the verge of losing it. His goddess had not only eaten Gu Feng's saliva but also kissed him. This cruel reality fueled his rage, driving him almost mad.
If it weren't for Elder Liu's presence and the public eye, he would've already slapped this despicable ant to death.
"Brother, calm down. I'll just cross out this clause, okay?"
"Will that help? Tell them right now that you made it up!"
"That's not a good idea. After all, it did happen. If you don't believe me, ask Qu Yanran!"
Hearing this, the young cultivator looked at Qu Yanran with hope, desperately wishing to hear her deny it.
But what he received was a murderous glare from Qu Yanran.
At this moment, she hated the meddlesome young cultivator more than the despicable Gu Feng.
If it weren't for his big mouth, who would've known about her childhood kisses with Gu Feng?
"Shut up!"
Qu Yanran shouted, her face slightly distorted, her previously calm and aloof demeanor gone.
Her pearly teeth clenched, her lips almost bleeding, her knuckles cracking as she squeezed her fists.
Rip—
She tore the paper, her face ashen. "How much in total? I'll pay!"
It must be said that Qu Yanran's composure was still intact. Even in such anger, she showed no killing intent.
"The first exemption clause, this brother has voluntarily given up for you. Add one low-grade spirit stone to the total price.
As for the second exemption clause, worth one low-grade spirit stone, should I exempt it for you?"
The moment these words were spoken, the place exploded.
The first exemption clause was about kissing, priced at one low-grade spirit stone per kiss, meaning they had kissed five times.
As for the second clause, worth one low-grade spirit stone, the price far exceeded the value of a kiss.
Everyone was curious about what Gu Feng had done to make him willingly exempt such a huge sum.
It was obvious that it must've been something ten times worse than kissing.
Pairs of red eyes shamelessly scanned Qu Yanran's entire body.
Cries of despair and curses followed, and Gu Feng was now seen as the embodiment of evil.
Qu Yanran's face turned from pale to dark, then completely red.
At this moment, Gu Feng's earlier words echoed in her mind: "I'm afraid you'll be the one to lose face!"
Regret filled her heart. If she could turn back time, she would never have chosen to break off the engagement in public.
This young man's counterattack was so fierce, leaving her with endless shame.
(End of the Chapter)
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