Chapter 324: Falling into a trap
Li He glanced at Chen Qiang, then smiled flatteringly, and said: "The relationship between this Black Demon Ridge and our Treasure Collection Pavilion is not good or bad."
"If it were the past, if you were to go from Black Devil Ridge, you would have to pay a toll and you would be fine."
"But that has always been based on the fact that the people sent by the Divine Sword Sect are all true immortals, and the other party gives the Divine Sword Sect face."
"If you still insist on taking the Black Devil Ridge now, I'm just worried that it won't be solved by simply paying a toll."
In fact, the meaning behind his words was quite clear, which was that he disliked Chen Qiang for being too low in cultivation.
Li Qingluo did not answer, but looked at Chen Qiang and asked, "Elder Chen, what did you say?"
She was still quite afraid of Chen Qiang. She couldn't see through it at first, but she didn't expect that he would actually become an elder of the inner sect of the Divine Sword Sect after not seeing him for a long time.
Moreover, she had done business with Lin Yue'er not once or twice. Since the other party dared to send Chen Qiang, he naturally believed in Chen Qiang's strength.
Therefore, Li Qingluo not only did not look down upon Chen Qiang, but looked at him more highly than before.
What's more important is that there is always a guard at the peak of True Immortal hidden beside her. With such a trump card, she has enough confidence to try and make mistakes!
Of course, Chen Qiang could only use her bodyguard, and besides, he was not familiar with Gray Cape State, so it didn't matter.
Hearing Li Qingluo's question, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "I can do it, let's see what Butler Li arranges."
As soon as these words came out, everyone privately looked at Chen Qiang with even more disdain.
He completely forgot about the victory that Chen Qiang achieved for Jubao Pavilion when he helped Jubao Pavilion compete in the Treasure Viewing Conference.
Li He also snorted coldly in his heart, but he didn't show any face, and even bowed his hand to Chen Qiang in greeting.
Then he followed Chen Qiang's words and suggested: "The villain has traveled back and forth with the master many times. In this Huijiao State, I have a close personal relationship with the second master of Busi City in the north."
"My suggestion is to spare a little more road and only take two days to go to Wanfa Academy via Busi City."
"In this way, with the relationship between the villain and Busi City, we might be able to pass through the Gray Cape State at a lower price than before."
Li Qingluo pondered for a moment, and after seeing that Chen Qiang had no objection, he nodded in agreement.
So the Jubao Pavilion's caravan, together with the goods, a total of ten spiritual boats, all headed north, towards the city of Busi mentioned by Li He.
When Li Qingluo returned to the cabin, everyone on the deck became much more comfortable.
At the same time, everyone's eyes turned to Li He, with joy and flattery in their eyes.
After all, this is a safer route that can reach Wanfa Academy at a very low cost. Even if it is farther, what's the harm?
"Butler Li is really capable. He really has friends all over the world."
"Steward Li, my entire family is counting on me. Thanks to you, this trip will be much safer. This is a great kindness that I will never forget."
"Yes, Butler Li, please be more considerate during this trip!"
"..."
As the housekeeper of Jubao Pavilion, Li He naturally receives lots of flattery from these people on weekdays.
At this moment, seeing everyone looking at him with admiring eyes, Li He's face was proud, which was very different from the flattery before. This change of face actually made Chen Qiang secretly amused.
I saw Li He waving his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
After everyone shut up, Li He cleared his throat and said loudly: "I do this naturally for your consideration."
"The Busi City we are going to now is controlled by three leaders. The three leaders are all True Immortal Stage monks, and their power is unpredictable."
"When you arrive, you must be careful and don't cause trouble to the young lady. Do you understand?"
"yes!"
"I will obey the orders of Butler Li!"
Hearing everyone's agreement, Li He nodded with satisfaction, not forgetting to glance at Chen Qiang.
Then he continued: "My good friend, the second in charge of Busi City, is named Wei Tianhao."
"He is a cruel person. It is said that when he was young, he was expelled from the school for stealing elixirs."
"Since then, he has arrived in Gray Horn State and has completely turned into a desperado. Every time he attacks, he will be bloody and cruel, killing countless people, and his methods are sinister and vicious!"
"However, he is a man of rules..."
Speaking of this, Li He rubbed his thumb and index finger, and everyone understood instantly.
One by one, they took out various spiritual stones, materials and other supplies from their respective space rings and sent them to Li He to express their willingness to show their respect.
After Li He accepted it, he smiled faintly and looked at Chen Qiang. When he saw that the other party did not move, his face could not help but darken.
He snorted coldly and continued: "Okay, don't worry, these things, plus my face, will ensure that you are safe and sound."
"I'm just... I'm afraid those people who are not filial are not my face and can't take care of them."
"Tsk tsk, but after all, I have a backer behind me, maybe there is another way out?"
"Okay, okay, let me arrange what you will be responsible for next."
Chen Qiang was not interested in listening to the subsequent arrangements, so he went back to rest alone.
In the next few days, he also lived in seclusion and rarely appeared on the deck.
Even if he encounters some small-scale robberies, Jubao Pavilion's own people can solve them, and he is too happy to take action.
But in this way, in the hearts of people like Jubao Pavilion, Chen Qiang will naturally look down upon Chen Qiang even more.
Finally, ten days later, the caravan from Jubao Pavilion arrived at Busi City without any danger along the way.
Obviously, Li He notified Wei Tianhao in advance. He led a group of men to greet the Jubao Pavilion group at the city gate early, and they were very warm and hospitable.
That night, a big banquet was held in the city lord's hall.
The people from Jubao Pavilion and Chen Qiang were all there, and the second master Wei Tianhao was accompanying them on the Busi City side.
When his ears were full of wine, Wei Tianhao picked up the wine glass and walked up to Li He. After drinking it in one gulp, he said: "Steward Li, I heard that the goods delivered by your chamber of commerce are in very short supply this time?"
Although Li He didn't understand why the other party asked this, after all, filial piety was enough as soon as they met.
But because of his face, he still smiled and said: "Yes, after all, this batch of goods is required by Wanfa Academy. As you know, the academy has a lot of expenses."
"That's it."
Wei Tianhao shook the wine cup and said with a half-smile: "Steward Li, the Wanfa Academy consumes a lot of money, and we don't think about the city. The consumption is not small."
Li He was stunned and asked in surprise: "What do you mean?"
He had a vague premonition in his heart. He looked at Li Qingluo and found that the other person also frowned.
While Li He was thinking about countermeasures, Wei Tianhao smiled again and said: "What I mean, of course, is that you can sell this batch of goods to me in Busi City."
Li He was stunned again and asked stupidly: "How many spiritual stones can you produce?"
Chapter completed!