Chương 288: The Poison Dragon Gall

Seeing Chu Tianqiu's eyes beginning to drift absentmindedly, the person beside him continued to add fuel to the fire:"Just imagine, Milord! Dozens of beauties as pretty as flowers and jade—some with the heroic spirit of the North, some with the elegant gentleness of the Jiangnan water towns, and some with the exotic allure of ethnic tribes—slowly shedding their garments, strolling leisurely before us to the rhythmic, heart-pounding beat of drums and music!"

"At that time, you can drink strong wine while admiring the snowy white peaks and valleys before you! If a girl catches your eye, you can even bid on the spot to invite her for a night of spring passion! As long as you have the money, inviting a few of them or even all of them is perfectly fine! Doesn't that sound exceptionally stimulating?" Gulp! These people truly knew how to play! The lecherous Old Chu's eyes went straight.

He had participated in group activities before, but he had never encountered anything this colorful and tasteful! Wasn't his purpose here today to serve those two tycoons to their satisfaction? Since there was such a stimulating 'lingerie fashion show,' what was there to think about? Old Chu nodded frantically:"Little brother, hurry and reserve a few spots for this old man!"

"Excellent, Milord! Please follow me upstairs. Someone will issue your tickets there." Paying no mind to the other party's strange gaze, and figuring that in broad daylight, with his status as a Linjiang Gang Elder, no one would dare plot against him, Chu Tianqiu readily followed the man upstairs. Thud! The moment he opened the door to the room, Old Chu only had time to see a dark shadow flash in his peripheral vision before a heavy blow landed on the back of his neck. His entire body completely lost consciousness.

Why didn't I sense the slightest malicious intent?! This was the last thought in Chu Tianqiu's mind. Unfortunately, a certain psychotic individual wasn't going to take the time to explain the reason to him. Having succeeded in one strike, Master Song smiled happily and waved his hand to dismiss Fan Yiwu, who was dressed as a receptionist:"Old Fan, you step down first. Let me have a little heart-to-heart chat with this Hall Master Chu."

"Understood, Pavilion Master!" Fan Yiwu, still wearing a warm smile without the slightest hint of curiosity, happily bowed and retreated, conveniently shutting the door tight behind him. Only a tall, dark, and robust man was left in the room, holding up a slender old man. No matter how one looked at it, this scene was incredibly ambiguous!...... Silver Wave Lake. As night fell, pleasure boats instantly swarmed out from the shore like bees from a hive.

Drifting on the water like vibrant, colorful lanterns, they transformed the scenery into an incredibly dazzling sight. Among these pleasure boats, anyone with a bit of observation could notice one ship that was distinctly different from the rest. This pleasure boat was much larger. The musicians on board were playing music that defied convention, sounding exceptionally upbeat and passionate, making it look unusually loud and bustling.

Sitting on the deck, Young Master Ruan, Old Min, and the others didn't blink once, staring intently at the parade of slender, long legs strolling ahead. On a simple T-shaped stage, nearly thirty scantily clad women were strutting, sticking out their chests and swaying their hips, striving to show off their 'capital.' Each one was pretty and charming, with explosive figures that made the blood of the hundred-plus VIP guests below boil uncontrollably.

Even though he was the one who came up with the idea, this was also Master Song's first time witnessing the results with his own eyes! This scumbag had been swallowing his saliva non-stop. Only when his throat felt raw and painful did he manage to suppress his desires and turn to ask the two friends from the Heavenly Poison Sect.

"Young Master Ruan, Senior Min, have any of the girls caught your eye so I can go arrange it now?" Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.

"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble Elder Chu! Let's see... the girl leading the way with the black wings, and the third and sixth ones are not bad either." Young Master Ruan, whose real name was Ruan Junhui, excitedly pointed them out one after another. Sitting beside him, Min Gong acted slightly more reserved, calling out two names. Then, the three of them exchanged lewd smiles.

"Hehe, please wait a moment, you two. I'll have them delivered right to your beds!"

"Hehehe... then we'll trouble Elder Chu!" After that, the two tycoons couldn't care less about business. They focused entirely on drinking wine and staring wide-eyed at the beauties before them. After a while, Chu Tianqiu returned and smiled, gesturing to them. The two nodded in satisfaction, indicating they understood.......

"Young Master Ruan, your room is just ahead." Once this epoch-making lingerie show concluded, Chu Tianqiu and the others, having made arrangements with the organizers beforehand, didn't need to waste time participating in some blasted auction. He immediately led the equally thirsty and impatient Ruan Junhui toward a guest room. On the other side, Min Gong was led away by one of Chu's subordinates.

Since the two rooms were on the same floor and in the same corridor, not far apart from each other, these brain-addled, lust-driven fellows didn't raise any objections. Click! Impatiently pushing open the door and seeing the room completely empty, Young Master Ruan frowned in surprise:"Where is she?" Thud! Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck. His vision went black, and he collapsed, not knowing up from down.

Who knew how much time had passed before the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Poison Sect managed to open his eyes with difficulty. Upon seeing the culprit before him, he instantly erupted in fury.

"Shut your mouth!" Before this guy could even speak, a short sword gleaming with cold light was pressed tightly against his throat. Ruan Junhui instantly became perfectly well-behaved.

"Hehe, that's more like it." Seeing this guy knew how to cooperate, 'Master Chu' nodded in satisfaction.

"Young Master Ruan, if I see you make any suspicious moves, this old man will open a hole in your neck. Do you understand?" Seeing this kid blinking frantically, Chu Tianqiu slowly withdrew the short sword. At the same time, he reached over to a wooden box beside him, opened it, and pointed at the three pitch-black, coal-like orbs inside as he began his interrogation.

"Young Master Ruan, could you please explain to me what this item in the box is used for?" Seeing the treasure he had carefully hidden in his robes now in the hands of this thief, Ruan Junhui's heart was filled with endless regret. He truly hated himself for not listening to Min Gong's advice this morning, which led to this sudden mishap! Not knowing what the person opposite him was plotting, his eyes began darting around, trying to find a way out.

"Hmph, kid, don't try to lie your way through this! Our Gang Leader has already gathered quite a bit of information about this item. If I catch you lying, don't blame the blade in my hand for being blind!" Master 'Chu' aggressively patted the kid's face with the flat of the blade, issuing a threat. As expected, used to living in luxury, Ruan Junhui immediately cowered upon encountering such a situation.

Terrified to even look Chu Tianqiu in the eye, he hurriedly lowered his head and explained in a trembling voice:"Elder... Elder Chu! The item in your hand is called the Poison Dragon Gall. It's just a somewhat rare type of poisonous mushroom in this world, that's all!"

"Hmph, it seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin! If it's just that, would it be worth your Heavenly Poison Sect going to such great lengths to find it?" Seeing this old thief press the blade's edge right against his eyeball, Ruan Junhui almost wet his pants in terror:"It's true! Elder Chu, everything I said is the truth..."

"Keep your voice down!" Old Demon 'Chu' glared.

"Elder... Elder Chu, this is truly a Poison Dragon Gall! This thing is useless to anyone else. The toxins inside it can hardly even harm a True Qi realm expert. However, my father urgently needs it as a medicinal catalyst!"

"This item is exceptionally rare and hard to find; it hasn't appeared in the Myriad Mountains for decades! Therefore, when your Gang Leader promised to help find this item, my father readily agreed to so many of his conditions!" Hearing this guy's explanation, Song Que finally understood the whole story. This Young Master's father, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Poison Sect, Ruan Luosheng, urgently needed this ugly mushroom called the Poison Dragon Gall as a catalyst for refining a pill.

Recently, he had dispatched his subordinates everywhere to search for it. By chance, Gang Leader Du heard this news. Without a second word, Old Du sent someone to pass a message to Ruan Luosheng saying he could help. Thus, the two sides immediately hit it off! After all, Old Du was a First-Tier martial artist, and a very strong one at that—capable of fighting an 8th Grade expert for a hundred exchanges without losing!

Furthermore, with the massive backing of the Nine Rivers Alliance, his rising prestige quickly earned the approval of the Heavenly Poison Sect Master. Consequently, he dispatched his eldest son and Elder Min Gong to Linjiang Commandery to negotiate. After a few days of discussions, the Heavenly Poison Sect readily agreed to Du Ruhui's condition: allowing his ships to freely trade at Giant Wood City. After all, it was mutually beneficial, and Young Master Ruan felt they weren't losing anything.

Once the matter was settled and the promise obtained, Old Du didn't break his word. He immediately stood up and sent people to investigate. Less than a month later, good news arrived, leading to Ruan Junhui and Min Gong happily rushing over to pick up the goods today. Grandee Song couldn't help but admire this guy's heaven-defying methods and extensive connections. Even the Heavenly River Sword Sect couldn't procure the Jade Sun Rice, yet Old Du grew it at home!

This rare Poison Dragon Gall, which even the masters of poison—the Heavenly Poison Sect—didn't have, this bastard actually managed to find! Master Song really wanted to ask this older brother if he was a transmigrator with a System Shop. How could he be this overpowered?! Now, having casually picked up three useless poisonous mushrooms, Song Que fell into deep sorrow.