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The mountains were covered in a pristine white snow, exuding an air of solemnity. The surroundings were so clean that there wasn't a speck of dirt. The wind blowing at this moment was no longer cold; in fact, it felt somewhat warm. A caravan dressed in commoner's attire emerged from a mountain path, slowly making its way along the post road.
The flags inserted into the horse team were naturally present, serving as a reminder of their identity. If there were soldiers or bandits stationed nearby, they would decide whether to take action based on this signal. If action was warranted, then fees would certainly be collected. As for the tolls to be paid for passage, not a single coin could be spared.
At this time, the flag was the kind adorned with blue patterns, known as the Black Tortoise Flag. It bore three characters in seal script: Prosperity Record. While other flags might provoke trouble, this particular one was not to be trifled with. It represented the caravan of the so-called Prosperity Pavilion, which was known for its ability to navigate both sides of the law.
It was said that Lu the Shopkeeper, the owner of this establishment, was a person of considerable influence. Despite his usually low profile, there were times when one needed to understand his true nature. When it came to matters concerning him, people generally refrained from causing trouble since everyone was just trying to make a living.
However, this understanding only held when paths diverged peacefully. If someone foolishly thought they could challenge Prosperity Record, they would soon witness a miracle unfold. Thus, it became an unspoken rule in the martial world to avoid meddling with Prosperity Pavilion's affairs. It was best to treat them as if they were invisible and maintain a respectful distance.
Some had wondered why Prosperity Pavilion, with such a prominent reputation, did not open a courier service. In any case, Lu the Shopkeeper had never engaged in such business ventures. Indeed, in these times, no one truly feared anyone else. Those who ventured out should understand that one should never go too far; leaving others a way out also left oneself an escape route. Perhaps for this reason alone, even among the heroes of the green forest, mentioning Lu the Shopkeeper's name commanded respect.
At this moment, Lu the Shopkeeper was quietly following behind the caravan with a serious expression. Perhaps he wanted to enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery; he chose not to sit inside the carriage but instead rode alongside the group.
According to their original plan, the group from Handan City was supposed to leave at dawn and meet up with Big Shopkeeper. However, something must have happened because after both groups gathered, Luzi had not spoken a word. The brothers knew well about Big Shopkeeper's temperament and kept their distance to avoid being scolded. At this point, approaching Big Shopkeeper for idle chatter would only invite trouble.
As time passed and the sun reached its zenith without anyone speaking up, Xiao Yu'er began to lose patience. Everyone looked as if they had lost money; it wasn’t like Big Shopkeeper had died! What on earth were they all trying to do? With that thought in mind, he urged his horse forward and caught up with Luzi, who was looking down thoughtfully. He pulled out a small round wooden token from his pocket and handed it over. "Here!"
Lu Zizheng was deep in thought and felt displeased at being interrupted so suddenly. Turning around, he saw it was none other than the carefree Xiao Yu'er and glanced down at the wooden token without reaching out to take it. "What is this?"
As Xiao Yu'er turned the token slightly with his delicate fingers, it revealed a very simply carved smiling face with exaggeratedly upward-curving lips resembling a crescent moon. Seeing this made Luzi's previously suppressed mood brighten instantly.
Noticing Luzi's lips curl upwards in response, Xiao Yu'er understood that he had successfully shifted the atmosphere. He stuffed the wooden token into Luzi's hand and explained cheerfully, "It's nothing serious! Just smile!"
A simple sentence filled the extremely gloomy heart with sunshine. Luzi gratefully nodded to the angel and looked at the delightful little wooden plaque in his hand, asking, "Is this your handiwork? What is it called?"
Xiao Yu'er immediately admitted that it was indeed her craft and mentioned that the wooden plaque had a name: "It's called 'Nothing is a Big Deal!'"
Upon hearing this, Luzi nearly burst out laughing. He quickly bit down on his teeth to suppress it, managing to keep his composure. After calming himself, he asked, "Would you be willing to give this to me? If you’re reluctant, I can exchange something for it."
At this moment, Luzi was joking purely out of having held back laughter all morning. Earlier, when examining the material of the plaque, he had already discovered that it was not the miraculous type he had expected. The plaque was made from a type of pine that grows on cliff faces; due to its harsh living conditions, its material was extremely hard. It had a subtle fragrance and invigorating properties. Although this tree species was wood, it belonged to the metal category in terms of its weight, feeling as heavy as a metal object.
One could also understand that while this type of pine growing on Taihang Mountain was not abundant, it was not considered rare either. As for the master craftsman behind this art, that would be the miraculous healer Xiao Yu'er. If there were more of this wood available, she could easily carve out dozens more.
However, regardless of its quality, it belonged to someone else and had independent copyright! If Luzi were to demand too much, things would become complicated! Seeing Xiao Yu'er lost in thought with her head down, Luzi quickly added, "But let’s agree on something first! Picking the moon from the sky might be a bit too ambitious for now."
Xiao Yu'er was not one to overprice her work; upon hearing this, she immediately expressed her support. "A gentleman's word should be trustworthy; anything but the moon is fine, right?"
Gold would be no problem!
For the matter concerning Wang Sun Zi Chu, Prosperity Record planned to extract all the gold stored in Handan City. Unexpectedly, due to some last-minute changes, Qin State's Fan Changxiang stepped in to cover the costs. Originally intended to be spent by weight, how could one not feel pained by such an expense? Suddenly saving all that gold felt like having gold fall from the sky!
In a great mood, Luzi promptly promised that aside from picking the moon from the sky, anything else would be fine. A gentleman's word is hard to retract!
Satisfied with his answer, Xiao Yu'er nodded and then presented her condition. "Alright! This deal is established! I want a star from the sky!"
"Pfft!" Li Xin, who had secretly arrived behind them to eavesdrop, burst out laughing but quickly covered his mouth when he realized something was off. Looking up just in time to see someone about to draw a knife and kill, he knew things were going badly. He hurriedly performed a spell and activated his escape technique.
Someone ran too fast, so I had no choice but to give up the plan to kill. Looking up at the clear sky, I nodded in agreement to take on this task. "Alright! It's a deal! I promise you that! Due to the temporary height issue, preparations need to be made in advance. As for the delivery time, it might take a bit longer. Just make sure when you see the stars, you don't think they are too ugly!"
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