The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1463 - 1462: A Lucrative Deal

The man's brows loosened slightly, his gaze had long since fallen on Tang Rao. Of course, Tang Rao also noticed the man's appraisal, he responded with a sincere smile and made no further movements."Do you really not want to say it? Even a thousand Purple Crystals can't move your heart, you're really quite an unusual man."

There are always more spectators than participants, and their expressions revealed their disdain for the man. Even though they were disdainful, they still found the spectacle interesting.

With so many onlookers and many willing to pay, a man of such a high status and divine phase must not be an ordinary figure. At this moment, he had ample choice, but the more options he had, the more cautious he became.

"This is an ordinary stone, as ordinary as can be. Whoever can turn this stone into a myriad of colors will be my destined master. Just pay one Purple Crystal to take me away, and I will loyally follow them to the ends of the earth, willing to sacrifice everything."

To make an ordinary stone transform into a myriad of colors — this claim sounded rather incredible. If it weren't for his serious and earnest expression, the people present might have thought he was there to mock.

"I'll go first!"

The man who first wanted to buy the slave extended his hand, eager to let everyone witness the moment he became the slave's new master.

"I still have a rule. Anyone who touches the stone must place one Purple Crystal here, but you can choose not to participate if you believe Bai was just joking."

The first man hadn't even touched the stone when the "slave" slapped his hand away and repeated the rules.

"What do you mean? Regardless of whether the color changes, you still collect that Purple Crystal. Isn't this just a way to make money? Who knows if anyone can make the stone reveal colors? What if nobody can? That would suit you just fine, freeing you from becoming anyone's slave, and you'd still pocket a substantial income. You've really thought this through."

Indeed, the man actually wished to find someone destined, never intending to collect a Purple Crystal from everyone. But seeing so many people eagerly ridiculing him with their eyes and words, he wasn't in a charitable mood.

"These Purple Crystals, you can see for yourselves. If I don't find a master today, I'll donate them to those truly in need. If a master is found, I'll give all these Purple Crystals to the new master as a token of sincerity."

The man had said all that could and should be said. With so many eyes watching, surely, he wouldn't resort to any trickery.

The first to queue up and touch the stone placed a Purple Crystal before the man. The man accepted it and set the stone before him, prompting the Golden Master to rest his hand on it. Unfortunately, there was no change — not a myriad of colors, not even a flicker, the stone remained the same as before.

The man who went first thought his eyes were playing tricks when he saw no color change. It wasn't until the onlookers began to murmur that he gradually accepted the truth, disappearing in embarrassment down the road.

"Next."

The first Purple Crystal was left on the table, as a second man, dreaming of fortune, stepped forward and mimicked the previous actions, placing a Purple Crystal on the table.

"It's my turn!"

The second man boasted of better luck and skill than the first, yet he was utterly unprepared for the reality that, as his hand touched the cold stone, no light or color appeared. He stepped down the platform dejectedly, seeking no revenge, merely slipping away into the shadows.

After watching a succession of people, the wiser ones chose not to continue, thinking: if none of those before them were the destined ones, why should they believe themselves to be?

"Do you want to give it a try?"

Once again, the man's gaze fell upon Tang Rao. Tang Rao saw no evidence of deception or genuine search for destiny, perhaps a hoax, rather clumsily devised. Several people had touched the stone with no change, no glow, just like a trick meant to entertain children. Such petty deception could never dupe those who had grown wise with age.

Being called out, Tang Rao thought, since nobody else was stepping up to touch the stone, and it was only a Purple Crystal, he might as well do a good deed.

He pulled out a Purple Crystal from his robe, and with all eyes on him, reached out to touch the stone.

A refreshing chill emanated from the stone. Initially, Tang Rao's mind was foggy, but after touching the stone, the fog lifted completely. As he focused, the once lifeless stone began to change colors.

One color, two colors, three colors — the hues multiplied until all seven colors and lights manifested.

Those who had begun calling the man a liar suddenly fell silent. Though they doubted the man and accused him of deceit, the unremarkable stone's transformation proved them wrong, earning their reluctant admiration, whether they had paid or not.

"Master, please accept my salute!"

It turns out the man's name was Bai Yong.

Tang Rao's mind raced, unsure of how to handle the person before him.

Suddenly spending a Purple Crystal, unexpectedly acquiring a companion; Tang Rao had never imagined having a stranger by his side.

"Truly lucky, buying a divine-phase slave for just one Purple Crystal. Why don't we ever have such fortune? Well, it seems it's their turn to prosper."

What Tang Rao regarded as a burden, others saw as a treasure. A slave of divine status? Tang Rao hasn't quite figured out what Bai Yong could do for him yet.

"Master!"

Bai Yong called out to Tang Rao once more, trying to pull him away from his reverie.

"Huh? Oh, stand up, stand up. Since we're destined, you may as well follow me for now."

With so many people present, buying heavily here, bringing a person back, Tang Rao's actions drew much attention. Continuing like this, it would surely draw unscrupulous eyes.

Seeing that Tang Rao intended to take him back, Bai Yong removed the sign from his neck, discarded it, and presented the Purple Crystals with both hands to Tang Rao.

"Master, these are the Purple Crystals promised earlier. I have no use for them, so I'm giving them all to you."

Is Bai Yong really giving them to Tang Rao?

The spectators felt a pang. They truly believed Bai Yong was just speaking rhetorically, and even if he didn't hand them over, it would be fine. Before finding a master, they hoped Bai Yong would find someone soon, eager to see if he would truly part with the Purple Crystals. Once Bai Yong found Tang Rao, giving away the Crystals filled them with regret, their envy smoldered at the thought of sharing the bounty. To them, it didn't matter if Bai Yong kept them; Tang Rao, who managed to secure a slave and earn back his investment with just one Crystal, shouldn't benefit further.

"You keep it. Can't you see the crowd around us? They're about to devour me whole. It's not a lot of money, and I don't want to be drowned in their saliva."