315: Kill the servant, ancient ruins

Although they didn't know the Woman in Black Dress's purpose for coming to the reception hall, when traveling, one still had to engage in necessary social interactions.

So, Gu Chen and his companions exchanged glances and still had Night Owl speak with the Woman in Black Dress.

"We are Disciples of the Qingtian Sect from the Canglan Continent. Fellow Daoist, may I ask the purpose of your visit?" Night Owl placed the Jade Cup containing the enlightenment tea on a nearby chair and table, replied to the Woman in Black Dress, cupped his fist, and asked again.

Gu Chen and Mu Xueqing and his companions remained silent, holding their teacups and leisurely continuing to drink the enlightenment tea, appearing completely unconcerned.

"Canglan Continent, Qingtian Sect?" Hearing Night Owl's reply, the Woman in Black Dress murmured softly, trying hard to recall any information regarding these two names.

But even after searching all her memories, she found no mention of the Canglan Continent or the Qingtian Sect.

In other words, this was the first time she had ever heard of the continental plate known as the Canglan Continent, and the name Qingtian Sect.

And regarding the strength of the Qingtian Sect, she had no way of knowing anything.

The Woman in Black Dress was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered.

Since she didn't know the strength of the Sect backing Night Owl and his companions, she didn't bother thinking too much about it. As long as she served Night Owl and his companions well, it would count as leaving a good impression.

Thus, the Woman in Black Dress also cupped her fist and politely said to Night Owl, "This humble one has no particular business here. I mainly sensed the arrival of several distinguished guests from outside and was worried that the staff below might be inexperienced and neglect you, so I came in to see if there was anything I could do for you?"

After the Woman in Black Dress finished speaking, she glanced at the trembling errand boy nearby and said coldly, "This President will personally handle the transaction for the distinguished guests. You may step down now."

Facing the Woman in Black Dress's command, the errand boy's eyes struggled for a moment before he quickly bowed and reported, "Reporting to the President, the distinguished guests are only purchasing some information regarding the Seven Star Continent. This humble servant has already brought the materials and the transaction can be completed immediately."

Now that the Woman in Black Dress was personally inquiring about the matter, he could only report truthfully, otherwise, he might face unpredictable punishment later.

"Oh, just buying some continental information?" Hearing this, the Woman in Black Dress pondered for a moment and quickly figured out the situation.

Logically, since Night Owl and his companions were only buying some information, they shouldn't have been brought here.

It must have been the errand boy being clever, seeing Night Owl and his companions had extraordinary bearing, and assuming they were here for a large transaction, thus leading them to the reception hall first.

And after he figured out what Night Owl and his companions wanted to buy, following the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild's rules, he didn't even serve tea, which led to Night Owl and his companions taking out their own enlightenment tea to drink, resulting in the events that just transpired.

After realizing all this, a murderous intent flashed across the Woman in Black Dress's face.

Patiently, she questioned the errand boy, "I observe that the tea the distinguished guests are drinking does not seem to belong to our Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild. Did you forget to serve tea to the distinguished guests?"

Although she knew the errand boy was acting according to the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild's rules, he had ultimately been too clever for his own good, leading to the neglect of Night Owl and his companions. Now, she could only use the errand boy's life to alter the image of the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild in the eyes of Night Owl and his companions.

The reason she didn't immediately kill the errand boy was to push the blame for the neglect entirely onto him before disposing of him.

"Reporting to the President, this humble person momentarily forgot! Please forgive this humble person, President!!" Sensing the Woman in Black Dress's killing intent, the errand boy's legs trembled with fear.

If he had known the consequences would be so severe, he wouldn't have inhaled the aroma of the enlightenment tea and would have quickly finished the transaction, avoiding the current situation.

Now, he could only pray that the Woman in Black Dress would spare his life on the grounds that he had merely forgotten.

"Hmph, neglecting distinguished guests is not something that can be absolved by merely saying 'I forgot.' Use your life to apologize to the distinguished guests," the Woman in Black Dress said. She immediately waved a burst of power towards the errand boy, purifying him instantly, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.

Seeing the errand boy completely vanish, the Woman in Black Dress, with an apologetic look, cupped her fist towards Night Owl and his companions one by one, saying, "Distinguished guests, please forgive us. It was my Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild's errand boy who was poorly trained and thus neglected you all."

Seeing the Woman in Black Dress kill the errand boy with just a few words, Gu Chen secretly clicked his tongue while sitting in his chair.

He had originally only complained because he thought the Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild was too stingy.

He never expected the chain reaction to directly result in the errand boy's death. That was truly something else.

Looking at the Woman in Black Dress's apologetic expression, Night Owl waved his hand indifferently and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. Could you please give us the items we requested?"

He felt no pity regarding the Woman in Black Dress killing the errand boy.

However, the introductions to the Seven Star Continent's powers and the descriptions of the Secret Realms and dangerous lands that he wanted were all on the errand boy.

Now that the errand boy was blasted away without a trace, he could only ask the Woman in Black Dress for them.

"Distinguished guests, what specific information about the Seven Star Continent were you looking for?" Facing Night Owl's request, the Woman in Black Dress asked with a hint of embarrassment in her eyes.

Just now, the errand boy only mentioned that Night Owl and his companions wanted information on the Seven Star Continent, but he didn't get a chance to specify what information before she killed him. Now she had to personally confirm with Night Owl.

Hearing the Woman in Black Dress's question, Night Owl replied somewhat helplessly, "We want a detailed introduction to the Seven Star Continent's powers, as well as information on the Secret Realms and dangerous lands, including their specific opening times."

"Oh, you want these things?" Hearing this, the Woman in Black Dress roughly guessed the purpose of Night Owl and his companions coming to the Seven Star Continent.

After all, requesting detailed introductions to a continent's powers, along with information on Secret Realms and dangerous lands and their opening times, meant Night Owl and his companions were highly likely here to gain experience and seek treasure on the Seven Star Continent.

Thinking this, the Woman in Black Dress took out several Jade Slips and flew them toward Night Owl, saying, "Distinguished Guest, these are the items you requested. They contain detailed introductions to the Seven Star Continent's powers, as well as information on various dangerous lands and Secret Realms, and their opening times."

"Mhm." Night Owl nodded and asked, "How many Spirit Stones for everything?"

The Woman in Black Dress smiled and waved her hand, saying, "These are all common items. Since the errand boy of my Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild neglected the distinguished guests just now, consider this an apology gift to you all."

"Heh, then we thank Fellow Daoist," Night Owl chuckled upon hearing that the Woman in Black Dress didn't want Spirit Stones. He then stood up, preparing to signal Gu Chen and his companions to leave.

Since the Woman in Black Dress didn't want Spirit Stones, he couldn't be bothered to haggle with her and simply accepted the information as a free gain.

Seeing Night Owl about to leave after receiving the information, the Woman in Black Dress quickly spoke up and asked, "Distinguished guests, you came to the Seven Star Continent to gain experience and seek treasure, right? If so, this humble one happens to know of an Ancient Ruin that is about to open soon. Are the distinguished guests interested?"

After the Woman in Black Dress finished speaking, she smiled and glanced at Gu Chen and his companions, then fixed her gaze on Night Owl, waiting to see how he would reply.