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After an unknown amount of time, Dingxiang pushed open the door with a loud creak.
"I'm back! I have to say, your abilities are quite impressive. Just from selling these few weapons, you could be considered a wealthy family here!"
Li Rui couldn't help but smile at this. Spiritual Artifacts are not that easy to come by.
"They will buy as many as they can get, and besides..."
"Just come out already, stop dragging your feet."
From Dingxiang's words, he learned that the Master of the Treasure Pavilion had sent for him.
"You leaked my identity? It's not like I was hiding my past treasures, but now I have no choice due to life's circumstances." Li Rui frowned slightly, feeling dissatisfied with Dingxiang's actions.
"I didn't! It's just that their Master seems to have discovered something. He picked up the Spiritual Artifact you gave me and noticed a slight difference. Plus, it was just recently refined. He wants to invite the person behind this to come out, just to let you know."
Li Rui stroked his chin, pondering something. With his current simple Disguise on his face, building a good relationship with this Master might be...
"I think it's a good idea; we just need to set the location." Mo Ruxi said repeatedly, her words revealing some concern.
"Then it's settled! Dingxiang, you handle everything and arrange for it to be at your place."
"This... isn't that appropriate!"
"What do you mean?"
Dingxiang shook her head with a bitter smile, unsure of how to respond.
"What? He wants us to go meet him instead of him coming to see us? Big brother, are you confused? This is..."
"Enough! Shut your mouths, do you think you have the right to speak? Have you even considered how few Master Refiners can be found in today's world? And to come across one who can create a Spiritual Artifact right away—can either of you do that?"
The two standing beside the Master slightly lowered their heads. It was true; finding a Refiner was indeed not an easy task. Perhaps one or two could be found now, but the prices they demanded might be beyond what they could afford.
"Please inform that person that we will arrive shortly."
Ding Xiang couldn't help but smile wryly. She hadn't expected Li Rui to have such a big attitude, even requiring the First Pavilion Master of the Falling Blossom Kingdom to personally intervene. It seemed...
"Brother Li, the people have arrived."
Upon hearing this, Li Rui was about to step out when Mo Ruxi grabbed his hand, seemingly wanting something, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion.
Just as Li Rui was about to meet the Master of the Treasure Pavilion, both felt a tremor in their hearts! Their thoughts had surprisingly aligned; he was indeed quite young.
"Um, my name is Li Xiaoyao. May I ask who you are?" The Master of the Treasure Pavilion immediately struck up a conversation with Li Rui, creating a somewhat comical scene.
Li Rui stood before Li Xiaoyao, feeling an immense pressure he couldn't quite place. All he knew was that this person was very strong!
"Ying Rui!" Li Rui didn't want to reveal his real name. Everything seemed flawless on the surface, yet both were already playing mind games.
What appeared to be a simple chat was far from easy in practice.
"This name sounds quite similar to that of a wanted criminal! Li Rui and Ying Rui."
Hearing this, Li Rui awkwardly smiled, cold sweat suddenly breaking out on his back. Little did they know this probing was for something trivial.
"Then according to the Master, just how famous is this name Li Rui?" Li Rui couldn't help but test the waters.
"This guy is incredibly impressive, causing a ruckus at the Wang residence. Isn't he the one who has reached Cleansing the Marrow to the Seventh Layer? He even managed to cripple his own arm while escaping, something none of us here could achieve."
Every time Li Xiaoyao spoke, he would intentionally or unintentionally glance at Li Rui, as if trying to convey some hidden meaning, perhaps what is known as "smooth talk and flattery"!
"Master, you aren't going to discuss anything related to 'Li Rui' with me today, are you? I can't stand these so-called remarks."
"It's just casual writing; why should Mr. Yingrui take it to heart?" Li Xiaoyao replied with a smile.
However, Li Rui was unaware that his identity had already been guessed with high accuracy; his scheming was not ordinary!
Suddenly! Li Xiaoyao seemed to have noticed something—wasn't it Mo Ruxi standing next to Li Rui? It wasn't just her, but rather the Spiritual Artifact in her hand.
"Could it be that this item was also crafted by Mr. Yingrui?" Li Xiaoyao thought, feeling increasingly unsettled. To be able to forge something like the Double Ring, this person was certainly not ordinary.
"This item? How could I possibly craft something like this! You're joking!" After a quick glance, he immediately changed his tone.
Mo Ruxi and Dingxiang stood by, stunned, sensing that there was more beneath the surface of their conversation; it felt more like mutual probing!
Yet Li Xiaoyao, having been in this society for a long time, was much better at manipulating others than Li Rui. In this situation, the latter appeared somewhat passive.
Mo Ruxi wanted to intervene but didn't know what to say! This feeling was quite uncomfortable.
At that moment, beads of sweat were forming on Li Rui's forehead like small peas; he was almost unable to respond to Li Xiaoyao's questions.
"Alright, Mr. Ying, I hope to see you again tonight." Li Xiaoyao quietly handed a note to Li Rui, threw out this line, and then left.
Little did they know that in this verbal battle, Li Rui had suffered a complete defeat! He had a thousand questions in his heart but couldn't express them; this feeling was truly unbearable.
As soon as Li Xiaoyao stepped out of Ding's residence, Li Rui pulled out the note from earlier.
"I know you are Li Rui. If you don't come to see me tonight, you will be in trouble." Li Xiaoyao really had a way with words, making such a statement in just a few sentences.
Li Rui smiled wryly and shook his head. It wasn't that dire yet, but why was he putting on such a show, like a banquet of intrigue? Was he trying to extract something from him?
He wasn't some coward. It was just a "banquet of intrigue," after all. What was the big deal? It was just like this.
"Are you really going there tonight? Fushuilou? Are you serious?" Dingxiang asked repeatedly, her words tinged with excitement.
"What do you mean…"
"It's nothing much, just asking you to bring back two pounds of marinated duck when you return."
Li Rui thought it was something significant, but it turned out to be just two pounds of marinated duck. He really didn't know how to deal with this foodie.
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