novelraw Chapter 1043 - 570: Juan Niang’s Test
Chapter 1043 - 570: Juan Niang’s Test
She thought of this and couldn’t help but speak up: "Has she not reported the theft of those hundred thousand jin of Spiritual Tea yet?"
"The Supervision Bureau hasn’t heard any news on that front."
Juan Niang sneered: "She didn’t report to the authorities because she wants to protect the reputation of the Hidden Stream and avoid being laughed at by the cultivators from all over the world? Well, let her suffer for her pride then. Even heroes can be stumped by one cent, let alone this is a hundred thousand jin of Spiritual Tea. Hahaha, the cost price of one jin of Spiritual Tea is at least sixty Spirit Stones, and this time I’ve made six million Spirit Stones for the adults!"
She laughed so hard her whole body shook with delight. Although she had achieved this underhandedly without informing her superiors, once the truth comes to light, most of the benefits would definitely be taken by those above her. However, she would still get a taste of the soup, wouldn’t she?
Just then, the door of the Quiet Room sounded, and without waiting for it to open, a man in blue clothes pushed the door open and poked his head in, saying: "Juan Niang, tonight four carts of Spiritual Tea are to be sent to your secret warehouse in the Inner City Northwest."
Juan Niang’s smile had not yet faded when she was already struck dumb, exclaiming: "Spiritual Tea? Where did the Spiritual Tea come from?"
The man in blue rolled his eyes with frustration, saying: "How would I know? I’m just responsible for informing you. It’s arranged by those above, you should ask them." With that, he slammed the door shut without waiting for a reply.
The man in blue served the elders in Bai Yujing specifically; as they say, the ministers’ gate has officials, and he never showed a good face to these stewards. Humiliated before her subordinates, Juan Niang was furious, her face turning green with anger, secretly hating that when she climbs to a high position, she will skin this insolent rogue! She wondered if it’s possible that the Hidden Stream got hold of some Spiritual Tea from somewhere, using it as a temporary fix? But, during the Bai Yujing marketplace event, how long will four carts last, two days or two and a half days?
Well, she’d be generous then, and store all this Spiritual Tea in the warehouse, to see what that little girl from Hidden Stream will do next. Juan Niang smiled knowingly, her hand already signing the order.
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Afterward, Ning Xiaoxian behaved as if nothing had happened, touring the Central City Inner City with her Hidden Guard.
Indeed, the Supervision Bureau really put in a lot of effort in the Inner Capital. Despite it being deep winter, the two gardens in the Inner Capital were still blooming with spring flowers, lush greenery, and chirping birds everywhere. This was probably achieved by the use of array and barrier techniques, but keeping constant temperature and humidity at all times would consume a large amount of Spirit Stones. Only a wealthy and prosperous city like Central is able to maintain such an extravagant façade.
Ning Xiaoxian enjoyed herself thoroughly, except for one thing: she encountered Jin Manyi in the garden. The garden is vast, and this time, the two merely exchanged distant glances, with Miss Jin surprisingly avoiding her gaze, bowing her head and leaving in a hurry.
Was she in a bad mood? Ning Xiaoxian shrugged her shoulders.
She also took the opportunity to sample the signature dishes from various major restaurants in the Inner City of Central. As expected of the city where the flavors of the world gather, it truly accumulated rare delicacies from all directions. Back in Shallow Water Village and Chi Xiao Sect, she thought the culinary art of this city was just so-so, but it was only after arriving in Shangdu that she realized her shallowness. Not to mention, some renowned restaurants here have signature dishes made from exotic beast meat, where diners feel strengthened muscles and bones or slightly increased energy after eating, effects with genuine efficacy.
However, the most delicious dish she ate in Central was surprisingly a solid vegetarian dish called "Dinghu Shangsu". It’s Zhenwei House’s top signature dish, with a daily limit of fifty servings, and she had to line up honestly to taste it. The ingredients are merely shiitake mushrooms, mushrooms, yellow mushrooms, bamboo mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, etc., but the broth extracted from the old fire made it more tender and smooth than meat, fragrant and rich, and persisting with subtle depth. After just a few bites, she felt clear-minded, with thoughts soaring freely, even her Dao Heart felt uplifted once again, truly extraordinary.
Only such a delicacy is extraordinarily expensive, such a small portion costs three thousand taels of silver.
In the eyes of others, she seemed to have leisurely spent two days, and then the day of the Bai Yujing marketplace event began.
Only by personally attending this grand event could one comprehend the true meaning of "crowds of people". As soon as she arrived at the entrance of Heavenly Residence, she found the hundred-meter-wide Qingyun Road already bustling, unable to stop the carriages of cultivators and dignitaries, yet more people continued to arrive in an endless stream.
Luckily, Heavenly Residence was experienced in handling such situations, setting a rule that carriages could remain parked outside the door for no more than forty seconds, then they must be driven away by attendants or guards. Upon entering Heavenly Residence, every guest received a mask. Wearing it not only hides one’s appearance but also blurs one’s figure in the eyes of others. This mask itself is an invaluable Magic Artifact, capable of preventing others from using Divine Thought to probe, thereby protecting privacy.