10: Tianbao Pavilion, Shen Qingyu

"esteemed guest, I wonder how I can help you?"

As soon as Gu Jixiao stepped into the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, an attendant came forward and asked with a smile.

"Oh? How did you see that I'm an esteemed guest?" Gu Jixiao asked playfully.

The attendant: ... "Guest, you must be joking."

The attendant squeezed out a strained smile and then spoke.

What kind of guest would ask why they are an esteemed guest?

"How boring." Gu Jixiao shook his head and then brought up the main business.

"I have come this time to inquire about a Spiritual Root Promotion Method. Does your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion have any for sale?"

Seeing Gu Jixiao mention such a large business deal right away, the smile on the attendant's face could hardly be suppressed, and he quickly spoke.

"Guest, please follow me."

After saying that, he was about to lead Gu Jixiao into a private room for a detailed discussion.

But at this moment, a woman wearing a classic qipao walked gracefully from a distance, looking at Gu Jixiao with a smile.

"The Ancient Heavenly Sovereign coming to my small Heavenly Treasure Pavilion truly makes our establishment shine."

Despite having seen many beauties in his past life, Gu Jixiao was inevitably surprised by the woman's beauty when he first saw her.

The woman's skin was as white as mutton-fat jade, and her qipao accentuated her figure beautifully; every gesture carried the temperament of a mature woman.

The attendant on the side quickly spoke with a respectful tone upon seeing the woman.

"Pavilion Master, why are you here?"

The woman was indeed the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion—specifically, the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion located within the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty, named Shen Qingyu.

"After all, he is the Sovereign; it is only right for me, the Pavilion Master, to host him, isn't it? You may leave now."

Although Shen Qingyu had a smile on her face and a relaxed tone, she gave off an air that brooked no refusal.

The attendant could only look at Gu Jixiao, the big client, with great reluctance before turning to leave.

After the attendant left, Shen Qingyu looked at Gu Jixiao with a smile, her tone carrying a sense of familiarity.

"The Ancient Heavenly Sovereign has graced us with his presence. Please follow this humble woman."

After speaking, Shen Qingyu turned and walked into the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Gu Jixiao looked at that alluring back and ultimately couldn't resist following her.

Soon, Shen Qingyu led Gu Jixiao into a private room within the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

The private room was not large, decorated in an elegant ancient style, with a heavy table in the middle and Arhat Beds made of Red Spiritual Wood on both sides.

On the walls, some Formation runes were carved, specifically used to block prying eyes.

After entering the private room, Shen Qingyu went to one of the Arhat Beds and sat down gracefully.

After sitting down, Shen Qingyu lightly clapped her hands, and two maids walked in from outside to brew tea for Gu Jixiao and Shen Qingyu.

After finishing, they left again.

Shen Qingyu picked up her teacup and took a light sip before looking at Gu Jixiao.

"I wonder what big business the Ancient Heavenly Sovereign has come to my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion for?"

Seeing Shen Qingyu's seductive appearance, Gu Jixiao was not swayed. For now, his career was the priority; other matters would be discussed later.

"I heard that your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion has Spiritual Root Promotion Methods for sale, so I specifically came to request one."

"That's easy to say. My Heavenly Treasure Pavilion does indeed have Spiritual Root Promotion Methods for sale, but the price is extremely expensive. I wonder if Your Majesty has prepared enough spiritual liquid?"

Hearing this, the smile on Shen Qingyu's face deepened.

And spiritual liquid was the currency above Spirit Stones, a liquid containing dense Spiritual Qi.

On the Heavenly Saint Continent, the currency among Cultivators is divided into Spirit Stones and spiritual liquid, both of which are further categorized into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, and Top-Grade.

But with Gu Jixiao's current situation, at most he could only take out five thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones, which, when converted, was only equivalent to fifty units of Low Grade spiritual liquid.

Thinking of this, Gu Jixiao's face showed a bit of difficulty, and he sighed.

"It's like this: I don't have spiritual liquid, but I still want the goods. I wonder if Pavilion Master Shen has any solution?"

As soon as Gu Jixiao finished speaking, the smile on Shen Qingyu's face disappeared instantly, but it soon returned.

"Is Your Majesty perhaps making a joke of my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?"

But after seeing that Gu Jixiao's expression didn't seem fake, the aura on Shen Qingyu's body suddenly turned cold.

"Your Majesty, my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is not a place where you can take things by force. If your Ancient Heavenly Dynasty wants to go to war with my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, you can try."

Gu Jixiao naturally knew where Shen Qingyu's confidence came from.

Although the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion claimed it would not interfere in the struggles of various forces, the prerequisite was that no one provoked them.

Although the strength of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion located within the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty was not strong and didn't even have a Saint presiding over it...

...if it were destroyed, it wouldn't just be Saints who came.

Shen Qingyu was quite familiar with Gu Jixiao and even the entire Ancient Heavenly Dynasty. If he dared to act against her, it would surely invite thunderous retaliation from the higher-ups of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Gu Jixiao's tone was somewhat playful. The next moment, a figure appeared beside him.

The moment he appeared, Shen Qingyu felt a sense of death enveloping her heart.

Shen Qingyu's pupils shrank suddenly, and she spoke in disbelief.

"This is... a Saint King expert."

Shen Qingyu was well-traveled and very familiar with the aura of a Saint King expert; she sensed the other party's aura almost instantly.

In an instant, her heart was filled with shock.

Wasn't it said that the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty only had a Peak Saint? Where did this Saint King powerhouse come from, and he even seemed to be at Gu Jixiao's beck and call.

For a moment, her mind began to race with thoughts.

"Your Majesty, do you think a mere Saint King powerhouse can pose a threat to my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?"

"Of course not. This is just the tip of the iceberg of my foundation."

Gu Jixiao maintained a calm appearance, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a light sip before continuing.

"I can owe your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion a favor, on the condition that I want the most Advanced Spiritual Root Promotion Method in your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

"For your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, this is definitely a deal where you win no matter what."

Gu Jixiao never had the habit of playing all his cards at the beginning. Cards should be played one by one, and the world should be conquered step by step.

If everything happened too fast, not only would he not feel the joy, but the opponent would also find it boring.

Hearing this, Shen Qingyu's expression was grave as she pondered Gu Jixiao's words.

But after a long while, she still shook her head.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, this is not something this humble woman can decide."

"But I can inform the higher-ups. If Your Majesty is willing, please wait for a while until someone from above comes to discuss it with Your Majesty."

The meaning in Shen Qingyu's words was to advise Gu Jixiao to quit while he was ahead. If the higher-ups of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion came to handle it, let alone a Saint King, even a Supreme would be doomed.

But Gu Jixiao completely ignored it, stood up, and spoke.

"In that case, I will give you one month."

"One month later, if your Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is unwilling, then I can only resort to forceful measures."

Although Gu Jixiao didn't like solving things with violence, if it was absolutely necessary, he could still use a little bit of violence.