It must be known that the vast majority of Grandmaster Realm cultivators couldn't even afford a Tier 2 treasured artifact. After all, a Tier 2 treasured artifact was worth several thousand primordial stones—an extravagant price. Meanwhile, the primordial stones a cultivator possessed couldn't all be used to purchase a treasured artifact.
The treasured sword Chu Hao carried was a Tier 2 treasured artifact, given to him by his father, Chu Changfeng, when he first broke through to become a Grandmaster Realm cultivator. He himself simply had no money and couldn't afford it.
That woman named Fang Xue, upon seeing Chu Ling Er's Demonic Ice Sword, immediately grew greedy. She wanted to buy it from Chu Ling Er, but her offer was relatively low, only three or four thousand primordial stones, clearly lacking sincerity and forcing a sale.
Even if the Demonic Ice Sword was just a fragment of a Tier 2 treasured artifact, its price would still be at least 10,000 primordial stones or more.
Moreover, this was a treasured artifact passed down by her parents. For Chu Ling Er, this sword not only held material value but also contained her longing and affection for her family. How could Chu Ling Er possibly sell the Demonic Ice Sword?
After failing to force Chu Ling Er to sell the sword to her, Fang Xue harbored resentment. Chu Hao still clearly remembered how Fang Xue had insulted and threatened both of them at that time.
"You two are just a bunch of tattered beggars. It's an honor for you that I even bother to ask to buy your things. You ungrateful wretches, be careful when you go out, lest you be killed by someone and lose both your person and your possessions!"
At that time, Chu Hao and Chu Ling Er had no backing in Jade City. Though angered by her behavior, they could only endure Fang Xue.
But enduring did not improve the situation. Fang Xue seemed to feel that the Chu Ling Er sisters were easy to bully, becoming even more excessive afterward.
To make matters worse, whenever she saw Chu Hao and Chu Ling Er, she would insult them, speaking harsh words with a contemptuous attitude, enough to make even the gentlest person seethe with rage.
When Chu Hao was furious to the point of soaring anger, Chu Ling Er, instead, comforted him, urging him not to quarrel with Fang Xue.
Chu Ling Er understood their situation. She feared that if they got into a conflict with Fang Xue, they would surely suffer losses, which was why she endured time and again.
But how could Chu Hao not clearly see that ultimately, it was because he lacked strength that Fang Xue dared to humiliate him and Chu Ling Er like that?
If he were a Great Grandmaster Realm cultivator, how would Fang Xue dare to humiliate him even with a single word?
"Little brother, let's go somewhere else. Don't mind this madwoman."
Seeing Fang Xue emerge, Chu Ling Er's expression trembled. She pulled Chu Hao's hand, wanting to leave.
She and Chu Hao had no support in Jade City, while Fang Xue could stay in the most expensive room at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. The disparity between the two sides was already very clear.
However, Chu Hao shook his head, unmoving. He was no longer the Chu Hao of before, who could only swallow his anger and endure undeserved humiliation.
He was also the legendary Heavenly Venerate whose name echoed across the world many years ago!
"Elder sister, don't fear her. I told you, from now on, we need not bow to anyone, nor can anyone oppress us." Chu Hao slowly said, his voice imbued with a powerful reassurance that calmed Chu Ling Er's heart.
These were not idle words but his promise.
A promise from Chu Hao would not change even if the heavens and earth collapsed; it could not be changed!
"As for this Drunken Immortal Pavilion, unless we wish to leave, no one can even dream of driving us away. Elder sister, I know that she alone cannot force you to leave. This is the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, after all, unless even the Drunken Immortal Pavilion itself doesn't want us to stay."
A shadowy glint appeared in Chu Hao's eyes. With his wisdom, it wasn't difficult to discern the crux of the matter. Although Fang Xue resided in the most expensive room, she was ultimately just a guest. To drive Chu Ling Er out, she wasn't qualified enough.
The reason for this must lie with the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
As he spoke, Chu Hao took Chu Ling Er's hand and walked towards the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
He also wanted to see what role the Drunken Immortal Pavilion played in this suppression.
Seeing Chu Hao's resolve, Chu Ling Er followed him. She took a deep breath, knowing that no matter what happened, she would stand by Chu Hao's side.
Moreover, today, Chu Hao was able to give her a sense of security, as if no matter what occurred, Chu Hao would shoulder it for her.
"Little brother has truly grown up..." Chu Ling Er murmured.
"You two ragged beggars, the Drunken Immortal Pavilion has issued an expulsion order against you! Why aren't you scramming!" Fang Xue stood at the entrance, bellowing loudly.
"Scram."
Chu Hao merely cast a glance, a slight side-glance that emanated a sharp, cold aura, like a thousand-year-old iceberg crashing down, catching Fang Xue off guard.
This kind of gaze easily shattered Fang Xue's arrogance. Her heart trembled, and her footsteps involuntarily retreated a step.
Many years ago, a single glance from Chu Hao could intimidate countless terrifying existences.
As Fang Xue recoiled in shock, the two had already entered the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
After a long stunned moment, Fang Xue regained her composure. Being frightened away by a single glance from Chu Hao filled her heart with immense fury.
"So what if you've returned to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion? You'll only bring humiliation upon yourself. Do you really dare cause trouble in the Drunken Immortal Pavilion? How utterly ridiculous!"
Suddenly, a loud bang erupted within the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
Fang Xue was startled, quickly turning her head to look, her eyes widening instantly.
"He, he, he's gone mad, hasn't he?" Fang Xue gaped in astonishment.