Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now!-Chapter 989 - 291: [Granny Yu]

Besides, the recent encounter also made Chen Yan realize that this place is indeed dangerous. Since he has already gained something, there’s no need to take further risks.

So he decided to sit here and chat casually with the elderly lady owner of the store.

The elderly lady indeed recognized people from the Joyful Sect and even asked about one of Chen Yan’s acquaintances—Elder Qian from Jing’an Hall.

She described Elder Qian’s appearance accurately, which further convinced Chen Yan of her words.

However...

When she mentioned Elder Qian, she didn’t use that name.

Instead...

"Little Qian."

This title made Chen Yan immediately treat her with even more respect—he had encountered another master!

However, the elderly lady noticed Chen Yan’s deliberately flattering tone, and she waved her hand, saying, "Young man, you need not be so courteous to an old woman.

I am merely a few years older than that Little Qian, so I’ve always addressed him as Little Qian back in the day.

Now he should be a Realm-Breaking Celestial—this old woman could never reach that realm.

I am at the twilight of my years, still stuck in the Third Realm.

Alas, in this lifetime, I fear breakthrough is impossible."

Despite her words, Chen Yan dared not act arrogantly and continued to show great respect.

Moreover, having grown up with his own grandmother, he was adept at interacting with elderly people.

After some casual chatting, he managed to make the store owner elderly lady smile joyously.

As they chatted for a while, suddenly Chen Yan’s gaze at the entrance became sharp!

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The people who had earlier followed the burly man out were now gradually returning!

Although these people did not walk together and returned separately, one person walked upfront.

This person was thin but carried a fierce Evil Qi.

When he entered the marketplace, he moved along the edge, yet coincidentally headed towards this spice shop.

What made Chen Yan’s gaze sharp was...

On the back of this person was a knife!

The faint glow of treasure shimmering, a white shark-skin sheath!

It was the knife that the burly man was carrying earlier!

Chen Yan’s sharp eyes also noticed a trace of blood remaining on the knife sheath!

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Chen Yan sighed inwardly.

Indeed, the Jianghu is perilous, and when out in the world, one should not flaunt themselves—especially in such remote and chaotic regions, concealing wealth is the way to go.

The man with the knife walked along, passing by the spice shop when he suddenly stopped, nodded at the elderly lady owner.

"Granny Yu, having tea, I see."

The elderly lady curled her lips into a smile, but the smile did not reach her eyes; her face showed a smile, yet her eyes were indifferent: "Boss Xue, starting business I see."

Boss Xue said indifferently: "Just lucky, that’s all. Unlike Granny Yu who can have continuous business, we brothers merely try to earn a meal."

Granny Yu sighed, murmuring softly, and sitting close, Chen Yan seemed to hear the elderly lady muttering something like "What a crime."

But Boss Xue’s gaze suddenly fell on Chen Yan, and his eyes carried a complex meaning.

Earlier, when Chen Yan was at the knife stall, Boss Xue had covertly observed him, so he recognized him instantly.

Boss Xue’s gaze became meaningful, and he coldly sneered: "This brother is..."

Before Chen Yan could speak, Granny Yu said blandly: "This is my god-grandson, visiting the old lady from afar."

Boss Xue was taken aback, withdrawing his cold gaze, and a smile reappeared on his face: "Granny Yu has quite a few god-grandsons."

"An old woman like me raising more grandsons, do you envy, Boss Xue?" Granny Yu chuckled.

"I wouldn’t dare." Boss Xue quickly nodded, saying: "Since you’re family to Granny Yu, what happened earlier was just a misunderstanding. Feel free to visit the marketplace anytime, and I’ll treat you to a drink when I have the time."

The invitation for a drink was just for show, and Chen Yan wouldn’t take it seriously.

After Boss Xue finished speaking, he politely nodded to Granny Yu and left, carrying his knife.

"Alright, young one." Granny Yu suddenly stood up, smiling, "Whenever you come here again, as long as you don’t provoke them, they won’t trouble you."

Chen Yan understood the underlying meaning and respectfully bowed to the elderly lady, "Thank you, store owner..."

The elderly lady smirked, "What, did I speak in vain earlier?"

Chen Yan immediately got it and laughed, "God-grandson thanks Granny!"

Chen Yan didn’t feel disadvantaged at all... Although he had a cold personality and disliked calling people aunt or uncle without reason.

But, since she helped him quite a bit! Plus, she’s probably far older than him, maybe even by a hundred years.

Calling her Granny felt genuinely willing.

"Since you called me grandma, let me teach you another good lesson."

Granny Yu smiled warmly at Chen Yan, "Later, you probably plan to go to the underground market event to see the excitement?"

Chen Yan nodded, "I heard about it at the entrance, intending to see what’s happening."

"Watching the excitement is fine, as long as you don’t cause trouble or take the lead, calamity won’t find you."

Granny Yu spoke, her tone becoming more sincere: "However, remember today’s event, just watch, don’t buy anything.

Bring as much money as you have, and take the same amount back, don’t spend a single coin."

Although Chen Yan didn’t understand the reason, he wouldn’t argue with the knowledgeable old lady.

He earnestly agreed right away.

A moment later, from afar, Eldest Young Master Yun’s figure was seen swaggering over.

He seemed to have lost interest in wandering, scanning the place for Chen Yan, spotted him from afar, waved at him, and walked swiftly.