freenovelworld Chapter 224 is truly a sorry state.
Chapter 224 is truly a sorry state.
Inside the dark and sturdy cage, a demonic beast resembling a ghostly white deer was tightly curled up.
Its snow-white fur was mixed with many dried and blackened scabs.
He was clearly injured, and the injury had been there for quite some time.
Its head was drooping, its breathing was not very rapid, and it appeared to be on the verge of death.
No wonder there were so many people coming and going in the hall, yet no one came over to take a second look.
After all, who would want a dying "ghost white deer"?
Just as Guan Xun was casually examining its injuries, the caged beast seemed to realize that someone was watching it.
Its head, which was buried in its legs, slowly lifted halfway, its tired eyelids slightly opened, and its pale pupils scanned the hall.
After a long while, no one was watching.
Its perception was unparalleled; it was clear that someone was spying on it, and very close at that. The fact that it didn't see a single person could only mean that the spy was in a state of spiritual awareness.
Who is it? Could it be an adult?
The lounge area in the lobby —
Zhao Gui was never one to stay still, so how could he possibly sit still like this?
He stood up, put his hands on his hips, and paced back and forth.
What's wrong, girl? Aren't you going to look for something?
Although the underground trading market never closes, how long can he sit there without looking for it? Is he being asked to look for it to test his self-discipline?
Thinking of this possibility, Zhao Gui looked at the person who was still resting with his eyes closed, only to see the other person suddenly open his eyes.
The unexpected scene gave him quite a fright.
"Young lady, have you rested well?"
Guan Xun ignored him and stood up without saying a word, walking into the crowd.
"Huh? Where are we going?"
Guan Xun smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said in a cheerful tone, "Let's go find something fun."
"Something fun?" Zhao Gui asked, puzzled. Seeing that the other person had already set their sights on something and headed straight for it, he hurriedly followed.
The crowd was so dense that they almost bumped into a man in a blue robe who was coming towards them shortly after entering the hall.
The man frowned imperceptibly, while the servant behind him, with a somber expression, whispered, "Young master, be careful."
"No problem."
As soon as he finished speaking, a delicate fragrance wafted to the nose of the man in the blue robe. The next second, he saw the rude person who had just bumped into him extend a fair and slender hand from under his black robe and straighten the slightly askew veil.
Such a rude person was actually a woman.
The thought had barely crossed her mind when the black robe slipped off as her fair wrist was lifted, revealing a crystal-black bracelet with an exceptionally clear and lustrous texture.
His gaze sharpened, and he reached out and grabbed the fair wrist in front of him.
"This is..." Before he could finish speaking, his hand had just touched the other person when he was suddenly flung away! A hidden force forcefully pushed him away.
The man in the blue shirt was caught off guard and took a few steps back.
Beneath the veil, Guan Xun's eyes were unusually cold. Before she could make a further move, Zhao Gui, who was following behind, quickly stepped between the two.
“Young master, please have some self-respect.” After saying that, he turned his head and lowered his voice, “Miss, you must not make a move here. You haven’t found what you’re looking for yet.”
Upon hearing this, Guan Xun suppressed his coldness and walked away.
Zhao Gui frowned and followed.
Judging from the man's attire and the servants he had just met, his noble air was undeniable, no matter how low-key he tried to be. He hoped the man wasn't from one of the three great halls; he had heard that the young masters and ladies there were very arrogant and extremely petty. If he made enemies with them, he would find it difficult to move an inch in Zhongtan Holy City.
What Zhao Gui could think of, Guan Xun naturally did as well. As she walked, she rubbed the bracelet on her wrist.
Judging from that person's reaction, he recognized the bracelet, which means he might know the original owner's identity.
However, now is not the time to pursue this matter.
After the person had gone far away, the man in the green robe withdrew his gaze from the man in the black robe, his face deep in thought.
The servant was also worried: "Young master, are you alright? Should we...?"
He then made a throat-slitting gesture as he spoke.
The man in the blue robe shook his head, thought for a moment, and then turned back and followed.
The servant was taken aback. Didn't the young master just say he was in a hurry to go back? Why did he go inside again?
Although he didn't understand, he had to go wherever his master went, so he hurriedly followed.
After passing through a crowd of vendors, Guan Xun and his group finally arrived at the place their divine sense had reached.
Upon seeing the visitors, the stall owner immediately jumped up from his stool, displaying an indescribable enthusiasm.
Almost six hours have passed! Finally, someone has come to check on his things! If he waits any longer and the deer dies, he'll suffer a huge loss!
Seeing that the other party was dressed in black robes and it was impossible to tell whether he was male or female, and that he was accompanied by a powerful servant, his status and position must be extraordinary.
The stall owner rubbed his hands together and said, "Sir, have you taken a fancy to this demon beast? This is a ghostly white deer, known as one of the most beautiful! If you keep it as a spirit pet, it will be a beautiful sight to behold. Among all the young ladies and gentlemen, they can only envy you!"
He showered her with compliments, as if afraid she wouldn't accept them.
"Oh, really?" Guan Xun raised an eyebrow. "He is quite handsome, but he looks like he's badly injured."
Upon hearing this, the stall owner felt hopeful: "It's just a minor injury from being accidentally scratched during the capture process. It can jump and hop around just fine! There's absolutely no problem!"
After saying that, he kicked the cage a few times.
He was just lucky to have found this badly injured deer by chance. It was on the verge of death and offered no resistance whatsoever, looking like it was about to die.
I heard that young ladies from wealthy families like this kind of thing, so I brought it here to try my luck and see if I could exchange it for something nice.
Unfortunately, the deer was too badly injured and was barely clinging to life. Many people liked it but felt it wasn't worth the price.
He was no exception; he couldn't bear to treat the beast. If it really died before it could be sold, he would skin it, remove its tendons, and then sell it separately.
The stall owner kicked it several times but saw no reaction from the creature in the cage, so he could only chuckle and say, "It's asleep. When it's asleep, it doesn't have much energy."
Before Guan Xun could speak, Zhao Gui couldn't stand it anymore: "This thing is clearly dead."
He couldn't understand why, out of so many rare and precious treasures, the girl was only interested in a demonic beast.
“I don’t like hearing that.” The stall owner clapped his hands and pointed to the slightly undulating fur. “Look, look, it’s still breathing. How could it be dead?”
Zhao Gui was speechless. This person was barely breathing; what difference was there between them and being dead?
“Miss, if you like it, how about we discuss a transaction?” The stall owner paused, then added, “Well, I don’t have any special requirements; gold coins are fine too.”
Having gone this far, even extending to trading with gold coins, it seems the stall owner is determined to sell this "Ghost White Deer" today.
Guan Xun didn't rush to discuss the exchange. She squatted down beside the cage, lifted the gauze cover with her fingertips, and laughed mockingly at the beast inside.
"You look quite disheveled, Bai Ze."