The middle-aged man licked his lips: "I've been paying attention. Among the groups of immortal cultivators by the river now, the highest ones are at the Golden Core stage. The rest are all at the Qi-training and Foundation-building stages. They are not very threatening. Big. As long as we find more helpers, we can snatch the treasure. I have already thought about it. After we get the treasure, we will leave here immediately and hide in a place where we are not known until things calm down. Let’s show up again.” The middle-aged man had even thought of a way out.
Mei Niang raised her eyebrows and said, "Where can we find helpers?"
"Little sister, you have been setting up and opening a store for such a long time. Don't you know a few good friends?" the middle-aged man asked.
"I have a few friends. I wonder if they are willing to help." Mei Niang said hesitantly.
"Go and tell those friends. I won't let their help go in vain." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "I can give them a generous reward."
"This..." Mei Niang hesitated.
"Meiniang, just help me." The middle-aged man looked at Mei Niang expectantly.
Mei Niang pondered for a moment and nodded: "Okay. I'll go talk to those friends. I hope they will agree."
"Little sister, please." The middle-aged man has been traveling abroad these years and rarely comes back. He has almost no friends in the city, so he asked Mei Niang for help.
"It's getting late. My little sister is leaving now. I will tell you when there is news." After saying that, Mei Niang stood up and was about to leave.
The middle-aged man stood up and said goodbye in person: "Mei Niang, you have to hurry up. It must be done on the night of the full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Mei Niang responded and walked out of the house.
…
At noon.
Lin San walked into Mei Niang's shop with her hands behind her back.
The store was empty. There was not a soul around.
"Shopkeeper Mei Niang..." Lin San shouted.
"Who is it..." The curtain in the back room opened, and Mei Niang in a long skirt came out.
"Hello, shopkeeper Mei Niang." Lin San greeted Mei Niang with a smile.
Seeing Lin San, Mei Niang's face suddenly darkened: "Why is it you again? I mean, are you done or not?"
"Shopkeeper Mei Niang, just tell me how to purchase demon pills. I can give you spirit stones as a reward..." Lin San said politely.
Mei Niang waved her hand: "I told you. I won't tell you... uh." Suddenly, Mei Niang seemed to think of something. She immediately swallowed the following words. She looked up at Lin San and said in a slower tone. : "You really want to know the channels for purchasing demon pills."
Lin San nodded.
Mei Niang said with difficulty: "You should know. I make a living by selling demon pills. If I tell you the channels for purchasing demon pills, it will probably affect my business..."
"Shopkeeper Mei Niang, don't worry. I will never tell anyone else. Moreover, I will also pay you a large amount of spiritual stones..." Lin San's face suddenly became happy when he saw Mei Niang's tone relaxed.
Mei Niang waved her hand: "I can tell you the channels for purchasing demon pills. But I have a condition."
"Say." Lin San nodded and said, "As long as I can do it, I will definitely promise you."
"It's very simple. You do one thing for me. Once it's done, I'll tell you the channels for purchasing demon pills." Mei Niang said with a smile.
Lin San frowned: "What's the matter?"
"Let me tell you straight. I've recently taken a fancy to something. I hope you can help me get it." Mei Niang said half-truthfully.
"What?" Lin San asked calmly.
Mei Niang smiled: "I can't tell you this for the time being. In a word: you do me this favor and I will tell you the channels for purchasing demon pills. How about it."
Lin San moved his lips but said nothing. It seemed that he was thinking about it.
Mei Niang didn't rush her. She just stood there and waited quietly.
After a while, Lin San raised his head: "Is it dangerous?"
Mei Niang nodded: "A little bit. But it shouldn't be life-threatening."
"Okay. I agree." Lin San gritted his teeth and agreed to Mei Niang's conditions.
"Okay. You go back first and come back in three days." Seeing Lin San agreeing, Mei Niang suddenly smiled.
Lin San nodded, turned and left the store.
Three days passed in a flash.
It was still noon. Lin San arrived at Mei Niang's shop.
"Fellow Taoist, you are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time." Mei Niang greeted her.
"I'm sorry. Something delayed me." Lin San explained.
"Fellow Taoist, please come with me." Mei Niang led Lin San into the back room, walked around a courtyard, and came to a living room.
There are five men in different clothes sitting in the living room. They are all golden elixir stage immortal cultivators.
"Fellow Taoist, please sit down." Mei Niang asked Lin San to sit on a chair. Then she turned to a middle-aged man sitting opposite and said, "Brother, everyone is here."
The middle-aged man nodded and stood up from the chair: "Hello everyone, let me introduce myself. My name is Ling Xiaozi. I am Mei Niang's eldest brother. I have called you here this time to help me pick up one. Once everything is done, I will thank you all again."
"Fellow Taoist, you are serious. We are all good friends of Mei Niang. We should do a favor." A man with white eyebrows said.
Others also echoed in unison.
Seeing her friend giving face like this, Mei Niang couldn't help but laugh.
After exchanging a few words, Ling Xiaozi led everyone out of the store. Mei Niang also participated in the action this time.
Ten days later, everyone came to a small river.
"Huh." Ling Xiaozi stopped and suddenly let out a surprised sound.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Mei Niang asked doubtfully.
Ling Xiaozi looked around and said, "Why have all those immortal cultivators left?" At this time, the river was quiet. There was not a single person. You must know that when Ling Xiaozi left, there were several groups of immortal cultivators by the river. .Why can’t I see any of them now?
"They are not all hiding," Mei Niang said uncertainly.
"Maybe." Ling Xiaozi frowned: "Meiniang, please lead everyone to find a place to rest. I'll go check around." After saying that, Ling Xiaozi walked forward.
Mei Niang led everyone to find a flat open space to rest.
Half an hour later, Ling Xiaozi came back.
Mei Niang came up and asked softly: "How is it?"
Ling Xiaozi shook his head: "I didn't see a single figure. It's really strange. I've only been away for more than ten days. Why are those immortal cultivators missing? It doesn't make sense. Don't they want the treasure anymore."
"It would be better if those cultivators are gone. Then we can easily get the treasure." Mei Niang said with a smile.
Ling Xiaozi frowned and said nothing. I don't know what happened. Ling Xiaozi felt a little uneasy in his heart. It seemed that something big was about to happen.