Longevity Begins With Zongmen Handyman

Chapter 122: Exchange

Ten days later.

Li An quietly made his way from the forest to a hiding spot by the side of the Beiyang Avenue.

He stayed here for another three days and, through the conversations of passersby, he roughly understood the current situation--

Thirteen days ago, the convoy escorting the spiritual medicine from the Treasure Pavilion was indeed ambushed at the San Cha Mountain Pass.

There were true pill experts present!

However, the Treasure Pavilion had somehow received advance notice and instead caught the ambushers off guard.

Currently, the spiritual medicine had been safely delivered to Baihu City and was about to be auctioned.

This surprised him.

To counterattack so accurately was not something that could be achieved through Li An's speculations and guesses.

It must have been based on accurate information.

"I knew someone would ambush us, so they took this opportunity to kill me. If I die, they can blame the ambushers. After all, it's normal to become a target when I have some sealed treasures on me..." Li An roughly understood Qin Xuan's plan.

He returned to the cave he had previously chosen, and sure enough, the Foundation Building cultivator and two Qi Refining cultivators who had been left outside to protect him were all dead.

The defensive formation of the cave had also collapsed.

Gu Cai'er had definitely made a move!

Li An sneered, then forcefully opened the several treasure boxes given to him by Gu Cai'er.

A third-grade spiritual medicine - Bi Guang Grass!

A third-grade Tian Ling Jade!

And in another box were three second-grade refining materials!

The other two boxes were empty.

"So many good things..." Li An was somewhat surprised, but after thinking about it, he understood everything.

In Qin Xuan's plan, Li An was supposed to be killed by an unknown assailant, and naturally, the treasures on him would be taken by the assailant.

In this way, these things in his hands would naturally end up in Qin Xuan's hands.

No one could say anything.

And now Li An's logic was actually the same as hers.

To outsiders, Li An was attacked by the ambushers, so it was reasonable for him to lose these treasures, right?

As long as Li An didn't mention Gu Cai'er's plan to kill him, Qin Xuan would definitely not pursue this matter. Otherwise, if Li An and she were to expose the whole truth, she couldn't afford the consequences.

Moreover, Li An still had the support of the Third Princess.

Qin Xuan and Gu Cai'er could only swallow this dumb loss!

"Thank you." Li An smiled, put these things into his storage bag, and then headed towards Baihu City.

On the way, he went to the crocodile pond where he had previously hidden and buried the storage bag deep in the mud, planning to come back and retrieve it in ten or twenty years.

He casually roasted two mating crocodiles and happily continued on his way.

He knew that someone would be able to find these precious things he left here - the Demon Sect!

Because the Demon Sect could track him.

But he did it on purpose.

Firstly, the Demon Sect didn't lack these resources, and knowing that there were treasures here wouldn't provoke them, so it was safe.

Secondly, by leaving them here, it would mislead the Demon Sect - Li An didn't know about the demonic energy in his body and that he would be tracked.

This would to some extent numb the Demon Sect.

Then, he disguised himself and entered Baihu City.

After arriving at Baihu City, he swaggered his way to the Treasure Pavilion.

"Left Wen, the second-ranked appraiser of the Treasure Pavilion, is here. Come out quickly to greet me!" Li An spoke loudly.

Instantly, the entire Treasure Pavilion was in an uproar.

Everyone quickly came out to greet him.

"Left Second-Ranked!"

"You're still alive?!"

"That's great!"

Many people exclaimed in surprise.

But Gu Cai'er's face changed, a hint of fear flashed in her eyes.

"I was ambushed by an unknown assailant and barely managed to escape. I've been hiding in the east, but I finally came back today..."

However, Li An took the initiative to speak.

Gu Cai'er was immediately stunned.

She had clearly gone to kill Li An that day, but Li An had escaped in advance...

But she quickly calmed down.

As long as Li An didn't reveal the truth... that would be good.

Otherwise, not only she, but also the Sect Master would be implicated.

"Vice Chief Zuo, didn't you see the identity of the attacker? The sect is investigating." She asked calmly.

Li An shook his head, "No, the other party was too strong. In order to save my life, I lost the treasure boxes you entrusted to me... I ask Miss Cai'er to punish me!"

Gu Cai'er: "..."

She instantly understood Li An's meaning.

This guy... is too cunning, right??

He was planning to swallow their treasures.

Moreover, both sides now understood each other's intentions. If she dared to investigate the treasures, Li An would dare to reveal the truth.

"If they're lost, they're lost. It's most important that the Vice Chief is able to come back. I will report the matter of the treasures to the Sect Master. The Sect Master will definitely not pursue it. Vice Chief Zuo, please rest assured and continue to serve the sect." She implied.

Accepting Li An's conditions.

Qin Xuan would remain silent, but Li An also had to keep his mouth shut.

That night, everyone in the Treasure Pavilion held a banquet for Li An.

"Now that Vice Chief Zuo is here, I will immediately send a letter to the Sect Master, informing him that there is no need to send another appraiser..."

During the banquet, Gu Cai'er spoke up.

Li An also directly took out a letter and handed it to Gu Cai'er, smiling, "Please, Miss Cai'er, deliver this letter to the Sect Master."

"Hmm?" Gu Cai'er was somewhat puzzled.

"Vice Chief Zuo is quite fond of White Tiger City, so I want to ask the Sect Master to let me stay in White Tiger City and not return to Tianyang City. I also ask Miss Cai'er to speak highly of me." Li An smiled.

He was expressing his attitude to Qin Xuan and Gu Cai'er.

He was willing to stay away from the center of power and not interfere with Qin Xuan's affairs.

Because, after careful consideration, this was the only possibility.

His existence had affected some of Qin Xuan's plans, intentions, and even reached a point where he had to be killed.

Now he was willing to stay away, just to have less trouble.

Moreover, staying in White Tiger City, he could still collect the poisonous herbs. It would just take a bit longer, but he wasn't lacking in time.

Gu Cai'er was momentarily stunned, understanding Li An's meaning, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but show some complexity.

This person, Li An...

He truly was a cunning person.

It's a pity, he couldn't be used for her own purposes.

"I will tell the Sect Master." She agreed.

...

After Li An's arrival, the preparations for the auction finally began.

The news about the remnants of a fourth-grade spiritual medicine had already caused a sensation in the entire White Tiger City, shocking everyone.

It was said that White Tiger Mountain had already made a statement, and White Tiger True Immortal would personally participate in this auction.

Their intentions were no longer concealed!

Ten days later, the auction finally arrived.

Li An personally took the stage and, as the Vice Chief Appraiser, presided over this grand auction.

Various treasures emerged one after another, and when the remnants of the fourth-grade spiritual medicine appeared as the finale, it caused waves of excitement. Even True Dan experts appeared, coming to bid!

But in the end, it was still taken at a sky-high price by White Tiger True Immortal.

After the auction, Li An carried the remnants of the fourth-grade spiritual medicine and stood outside a VIP room, waiting.

Inside the VIP room, a gentle and beautiful voice came, "Please come in..."

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(End of this chapter)