Undying Life

Chapter 250: Verbal Duel Between the Two Women

Nian Youyou tied up her hair and wore a set of men's clothing, or rather, it was exactly the same as Princess Qianyou's men's clothing. She held a paper fan in her hand and lightly tapped it, displaying an elegant and graceful demeanor like a noble young man.

Seeing this, Zhongshan smiled slightly and said, "Nian Youyou, we're about to go out. Do you want to join us?"

Upon hearing Zhongshan's words, Nian Youyou seemed slightly curious because Zhongshan hadn't shown this attitude in their previous encounters. He used to avoid her whenever possible, but now he was suddenly inviting her along?

"Of course, I'd love to," Nian Youyou replied immediately, blinking her big eyes.

At that moment, Princess Qianyou also walked out with Second Senior.

Seeing Nian Youyou's attire, Princess Qianyou was slightly taken aback. Then, she waved her fan and smiled, "What's this? Trying to copy my style?"

"Who's copying you? I'm just testing how attractive this outfit is to Zhongshan," Nian Youyou retorted, brandishing her fan as the two squared off.

Watching the two women, Zhongshan smiled faintly. He no longer felt repelled by Nian Youyou as before. From their recent interactions, he realized that although Nian Youyou was mischievous, she wasn't malicious. More importantly, he had learned that it was thanks to Nian Youyou's help that Bei Qingsi could seek revenge. Since that was the case, what reason did he have to reject her? Let her have her fun. It wouldn't hurt him.

Following orders, Second Senior began searching for Xiao Qiushui in Fengling City, while Zhongshan took the two women to a commercial district for shopping, with Big Senior naturally acting as a bodyguard.

Throughout the journey, Princess Qianyou and Nian Youyou engaged in a battle of wits, their words sharp and incisive but without foul language. Every sentence was like a double-edged sword, exceptionally sharp, and they didn't repeat themselves once.

Watching from the side, Big Senior broke out in a cold sweat. Why did ordinary sentences sound so devastating when spoken by these two women? They were truly powerful. Indeed, two intelligent women arguing was the most terrifying thing, especially when they were as witty as these two. Listening to their banter, Big Senior felt like his mind and body were being torn apart.

While Big Senior sweated nervously, Zhongshan enjoyed himself. Every clever remark the two women made in their rivalry was a testament to their eloquence. If they could pause their battle on the battlefield to argue, they would be worth a thousand troops.

Walking ahead, Zhongshan enjoyed the banter between the two women. Despite their verbal sparring, they smiled at each other, presenting a harmonious picture. To outsiders, it seemed as if the four of them, with Zhongshan at the forefront, were a harmonious group with the two cross-dressed women as his wives or concubines.

In a corner of the commercial district far away, Evil Flame looked into the distance, a dry smile playing on his lips. Over the past few days, he had learned that the person with Nian Youyou was none other than Princess Qianyou of the Daluo Heavenly Dynasty.

Zhongshan, a mere Golden Core realm cultivator, had managed to captivate the princess of a heavenly dynasty and the saintess of a holy land. This guy was indeed having a stroke of luck.

Behind Evil Flame stood two men. One was Chuba Mo Luo, and the other was a man who looked like a street thug.

"Do you see that? The one on the right, the one disguised as a man," Evil Flame pointed to Nian Youyou in the distance.

"Rest assured, Lord Demon, I recognize her. But afterwards..." the street thug-looking man chuckled.

"Don't worry. I'll keep my promise. Once everything is done, I'll give you a token to recommend you to the Netherworld Heaven," Evil Flame chuckled evilly.

"Thank you, Lord Demon, thank you!" the street thug-looking man exclaimed excitedly.

"Where is it?" Evil Flame asked.

"Here it is. This is a specialty of Fengling City, a type of sky tail called 'Ink Jade Sky Tail,' which only grows in this city. It's the best quality we have in our shop," the street thug-looking man immediately took out a black object resembling a flower.

The Ink Jade Sky Tail had eight petals shaped like fox tails, soft and erect, emitting a faint and refreshing fragrance.

"Sky tail? A specialty of Fengling City indeed. It's said that a sky tail can only survive for no more than a month in the world," Evil Flame remarked, looking at the peculiar flower.

"Yes, Fengling City has various types of sky tails. Sky tails have a unique fragrance that refreshes the mind and even nourishes the spirit. However, the downside is that they can only survive for a month. In this commercial district, out of seventy-two, only my shop has them," the street thug-looking man explained.

"Good, it's black, and there's a black aura at the stamen," Evil Flame chuckled.

Then, Evil Flame's fingertips suddenly revealed his demonic seed, which slowly transformed into a stream of green smoke, attaching itself to the stamen of the Ink Jade Sky Tail.

"Lord Demon, what are you doing?" the street thug-looking man asked in confusion.

"Don't worry too much. Once they enter your shop, just sell this Ink Jade Sky Tail to them. Remember, leave no trace, don't let them suspect anything. Otherwise, not only will you not enter the Netherworld Heaven, but I'll also wipe out your entire clan," Evil Flame warned with a glare.

"Understood," the street thug-looking man replied, trembling.

The street thug-looking man immediately went back to prepare, while Evil Flame and Chuba Mo Luo smiled faintly and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Meanwhile, with Zhongshan...

Zhongshan smiled all the way as he listened to the two women's verbal duel. Although their words were sharp, they were elegant and refined. While Big Senior felt chilled listening to them, Zhongshan enjoyed it. It had been a long time since he heard such an exciting verbal battle. Occasionally chiming in, he truly reveled in the moment.

"Princess, you snatched my dragon bone fan. It looks incredibly handsome in your hands," Nian Youyou complained, still resentful about Princess Qianyou taking her fan.

"Even a deaf person can tell that you're sincere with that statement," Princess Qianyou retorted immediately.

"You saw through that? You really are like a worm in my belly," Nian Youyou fired back.

"Speaking like that, you're really endearing!" Princess Qianyou retorted again.

...If one didn't listen to the dry tone of their voices, they would think that the relationship between the two women was extremely friendly. However, amidst their banter, they continuously snatched each other's belongings, then looked regretful as they observed what they lost.

Big Senior had had enough, but Zhongshan just smiled and asked, "What's that shop ahead?"

Zhongshan interrupted the verbal battle between the two women and looked at the peculiar shop.

Tianwei Tower!

"Sir, this is Tianwei Tower, a specialty of Fengling City. Only this place has it. A single mouthful of Tianwei can refresh the mind and even nourish one's spirit. However, once it grows, it can only survive for a month, so it can't be sold outside," Big Senior explained immediately.

"Oh? Such a rare treasure? Let's go and take a look," Zhongshan immediately stepped in.

The two women followed closely behind, and Big Senior naturally followed at the back.

As soon as they entered the shop, Zhongshan saw numerous shelves filled with a peculiar flower.

"The four of you are from out of town, right? This is a specialty of Fengling City. In this whole commercial district, only my shop has it. Don't miss out," the street thug-looking man, who had been previously bought off by Evil Flame, immediately stepped forward with a smile.

"Out of town? How did you know we're from out of town?" Zhongshan looked at the shop owner in surprise.

The shop owner frowned slightly but still smiled and said, "Because locals wouldn't come to Tianwei Tower. They might have it at home. That's also why Tianwei Tower is scarce in Fengling City."

"Oh!" Zhongshan smiled faintly.

"I heard that the sky tails here can nourish one's spirit?" Nian Youyou asked.

"Yes, the sky tails here in my shop are the most comprehensive and the best in all of Fengling City," the shop owner replied.

"The best?" Nian Youyou looked puzzled.

"This is the best one in my shop, the Ink Jade Sky Tail. It's also the only one in nearly half a year. You four came at the right time. If it's half a month later, even if you pay, it will wither," the shop owner said, taking out the black flower that Evil Flame had implanted with his demonic seed.

"Black? It looks so ugly," Nian Youyou said impatiently.

Hearing Nian Youyou's words, the shop owner's mouth twitched with anxiety. If Lord Demon asked him to sell it to her, why wouldn't she take it? But why wasn't she interested?

"You think it's ugly, but I don't. Boss, how much?" Princess Qianyou smiled.

Hearing Princess Qianyou's words, the shop owner became even more flustered.

"I only said it was ugly, but I didn't say I didn't want it. Boss, how much?" Nian Youyou immediately interjected.

Seeing Nian Youyou wanting it again, the shop owner's face lit up with joy. This was chaotic.

"Twenty thousand high-grade spirit stones," the shop owner said.

"I'll take it. I'll give you twenty thousand high-grade spirit stones," Princess Qianyou said.

The shop owner became even more depressed when he saw Princess Qianyou wanting it. He thought for a moment and said, "But, this young lady..."

"Yes, I wanted it first," Nian Youyou immediately retorted.

"You only said 'I didn't say I didn't want it.' You didn't say you wanted it. I said I wanted it first," Princess Qianyou immediately smiled back.

And with that, Princess Qianyou's words once again thwarted what the shop owner was about to say. Looking at the two women, he felt utterly frustrated.

"Why don't you ask the boss whether he wants to sell it to you or to me?" Nian Youyou smiled.

Of course, the shop owner wanted to sell it to Nian Youyou. But saying it outright would be too obvious. It would be disastrous if he were found out.

"Well..." The shop owner looked at the two women, hesitating slightly.

"Boss, I wanted it first. There are rules in business, first come, first served. Give it to me," Princess Qianyou said.

Neither of the two women chose to raise the price or use charm techniques. For Nian Youyou, the shop owner wasn't even worthy of seeing her charm, and raising the price would be a foolish move. Having walked this path more than once, the two women were ready to use their silver tongues to snatch the Ink Jade Sky Tail once again.