BLOODLINE TEMPERING: Transforming From Worm To Dragon

Chapter 70: Troublemaker

(Damn! This is going to be troublesome!)

The worker cursed in his mind. At first, he assumed that Chen Tu and Qin Lei were normal disciples. But it was obviously akin to throwing a rock at his own feet.

How can someone that could take an Alchemist Token out as they like to be normal? He should have roughly guessed the background of these two from the moment they requested the Spiritium Velvet Antlers.

But it was too late for him to change his mind. With three minutes remaining on the clock, all this worker needed was to delay them until the bell rang. As long he could keep them occupied until then, they naturally had to come back tomorrow.

After all, the Worldly Treasures Pavilion had a strict reputation for stopping all transactions after the bell. Only those who are in the middle of settling their payment would be entertained. 

As for the rest, they naturally had to return the next day if they were still keen on buying that item. The same rule would still apply even if an elder was here.

"What kind of proof do you have to say this token belongs to you or your teacher? It is also possible for you to steal this and use it unlawfully!" the worker said. Due to the situation's urgency, he attempted to twist the white and black around and openly sought trouble with the two.

As a matter of fact, this was a big accusation he attempted. Because regardless of his position in this Worldly Treasures Pavilion, he has no right to question the buyer's financial capability and background.

Furthermore, an attempt like that would be akin to slapping the face of the owner. In this case, Elder Wei Xuan and his reputation. Also, what kind of capability does Chen Tu need to have to steal an Alchemist Token from the hand of a Golden Core Cultivator?

Would he need the token for that 20% discount if Chen Tu already could steal something without a Golden Core expert realizing it?

**Ding!**

**Ding-Ding!!!**

The bell finally chimed. To this worker, this is naturally the sound of his victory. As a matter of fact, he had been waiting for today for quite a while. Once this treasure was taken down from the shelf tonight, he would be allowed to purchase this item at a 10% discount.

After that, he won't be questioned for selling this treasure to the people outside the Blood Refining Grotto. The profit alone would be more than enough to support his family for two months.

This naturally explained why he tried so hard to stop Chen Tu and Qin Lei from taking this item off the podium. Furthermore, what happened afterward was no longer his concern. After all, these Spiritium Velvet Antlers were scheduled to be removed from the shelf after closing.

"Look. The bell had runged. It was too late now to do anything. Just come back tomorrow and look for another staff to help. There will be more people working, and they could recognize the token in your hand too," the worker said. His face was smirking all the way.

"No! You've counted the moment and seen the Alchemist Token in our hand. Regardless of your reasons, I will be taking the Spiritium Velvet Antlers away today!" Qin Lei slapped the table and made a commotion.

He naturally wouldn't go along with what the worker said.

The loud noises Qin Lei made quickly attracted the others' attention. But nobody made their way over. Instead, they were looking from afar for a few seconds before returning to their own duties.

Obviously, a disturbance like this wasn't rare for these workers. Something like this happened occasionally. And each time, the troublemakers would be kicked out by the guards without a refund for their entrance fee.

Qin Lei's action caused the worker to pull a string belong the table. The thread was linked to multiple bells, all the way to the guard's office. 

It won't be necessary for him to do anything, as the guards would quickly come to help.

"What happened here?" The same guard who allowed Chen Tu and Qin Lei to enter the pavilion earlier came. He would have stopped them from entering if he knew they would be causing trouble. But now, he couldn't help but carry an expression of having a headache on his face.

"Lead guard. These two disciples here are looking for trouble. Please sent them out of the building immediately." the worker said while pointing his finger at the two.

"You heard him. Follow us out, or we'll be using force to get you two out." the lead guard said. It is finally his time to finish work, and in his mind, he wants to settle everything quickly and silently.

"No. We've given the money and taken out the identity token for a discount. Since the money were counted, where did it says that we're causing a trouble here?" Qin Lei naturally fought back. He wouldn't regret it even if they got in a fight.

After all, this was the only set of Spiritium Velvet Antlers in this county. If he didn't manage to buy them, only heaven knows how long Qin Lei had to wait for another pair.

"Hmm... How much is the cost for the treasure you're buying?" the lead guard asked. Although he wanted to settle this quickly, he still had to be reasonable to justify his action. Furthermore, he wasn't employed by the Worldly Treasures Pavilion but by the Mission Hall.

He naturally had to stand from a neutral standpoint.

"Seven hundred Contribution Tokens!" Qin Lei answered confidently.

"There doesn't seem to be seven hundred Contribution Tokens here." the lead guard said after counting how many ten-token columns there were. With only fifty-six of them, the total was merely five hundred and sixty.

"This is the Alchemist Token of our teacher, Fourth Elder Wei Xuan. The holder of this token can enjoy a 20% discount on all purchases in establishments affiliated with the Heavenly Alchemist Association." Qin Lei's hand went to the table to grab the plaque.

After finishing his sentence, Qin Lei shows the Alchemist Token to the lead guard.

It is exactly what Qin Lei said. But due to the flickering lights from the candle, even he wasn't confident to comment anything about this.

"Why don't we inject some Spiritual Energy into the Alchemist Token and see if it's legit or fake? Wouldn't that be easier?" the sound belonged to a female interrupted.