Many rogue cultivators had already left The Great River District.
Those remaining were waiting for spring to evaluate the situation before making their plans.
But this only applies to isolated rogue cultivators!
For those who held significant power and had nurous followers, this current state of uncertainty was what they desired the most.
Without the restrictions of a Sect, whatever resources they obtained could earn them a fortune if sold.
"Young friend, this may be our last cooperation."
This simple remark, sudden and unheralded, was like a bolt from the blue in Luo Chen’s heart.
"You’re leaving?"
Tian Xingzi nodded, his face a mix of unease, anticipation, and regret.
With a voice filled with complex emotions, he said:
"In the next few days."
"Regrettably, many matters are still unresolved."
Luo Chen was caught off guard and stood agape.
In his eyes, the Zhenlong Black Market seed to have every intention to establish a long-term presence, it was unexpected that they would leave so hurriedly.
Could it be that the "war" he speculated about was about to break out?
Seemingly sensing Luo Chen’s confusion, Tian Xingzi acted without pretense.
He took out a large pile of elixirs from his Storage Bag.
"This is the Tongming Liquid I promised you, three bottles in total. It should last you well."
"And these are the second order Spirit Pills that your friend wanted. As for the first order Spirit Pills you requested, I’m sorry, but soone else beat us to them, I could do nothing."
Whether they were first or second order didn’t matter, he could use them all.
Luo Chen accepted the two lots of elixir, fixing Tian Xingzi with an expectant gaze.
Under this scrutiny, Tian Xingzi beca sowhat uneasy.
Both of them knew what Luo Chen desired most.
Embarrassed, he said, "I did secure the Foundation Establishnt Pill for you as promised, but as I ntioned before, it would take so ti, so..."
Damn it!
Luo Chen knew that the concept of ti was vastly different between high order cultivators and Qi Refinent Stage cultivators like them.
For a Qi Refinent Stage Rogue Cultivator, soon could an just ten days or half a month.
But for a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator, soon could an years.
If the Zhenlong Black Market ceased operations here, how would he find Tian Xingzi in the future?
"So, the promise of three Foundation Establishnt Pills was just a pie in the sky?"
The thought flashed across Luo Chen’s mind, even his forced smile seed strained.
Tian Xingzi knew he was in the wrong.
However, even as a Foundation Establishnt True Cultivator, he did not have control over so changes.
In Luo Chen’s presence, he produced a silver, star-shaped wooden token.
Puppet?
Accepting the star-shaped token, Luo Chen looked at Tian Xingzi in confusion.
"This is my token of faith."
"I am not one to go back on my word, what I promised you, I will not renege."
"Keep this token. In a few months, or maybe even a few years, soone will deliver the Foundation Establishnt Pills to you. Use the token as proof."
By the end of his speech, Tian Xingzi seed sowhat more relaxed.
He stroked his beard and smiled, "Given your age, this little bit of ti should be bearable, right?"
Luo Chen felt helpless. Given the circumstances, what could he do?
At least, this Foundation Establishnt True Cultivator truly had his best interests at heart.
Even though their collaboration was about to end, he never said that there was no hope for the Foundation Establishnt Pills.
"In that case, I’ll have to trouble you going forward," Luo Chen reluctantly said.
Tian Xingzi did not seem to mind Luo Chen’s attitude at all.
Having collected so many Blood Ignition Pills, it was enough to satisfy so people.
Furthermore, he had done what he could for Luo Chen and was free from guilt.
Before the Black Market closed.
Tian Xingzi stopped Luo Chen who was about to leave.
"March is coming, and as the ice and snow begin to lt, Yu Ding Sword Sect may not be able to return."
"You, my young friend, and that Pill Refiner friend of yours, should prepare early."
"If you can’t stay here anymore, use my token to find at the Puppet Tower in Tian Lan Immortal City."
Luo Chen’s eyes flickered.
The Puppet Tower, a subordinate enterprise of Luo Yun Sect.
Was Tian Xingzi not hiding anything anymore?
He held the star-shaped wooden Puppet token and gave a slight nod.
...
Upon returning to the Luo Tian Creed, Luo Chen stood amidst the mountain breeze, his mind clear.
March was approaching, the ice and snow were about to lt.
Spring brought life to all things.
But for Luo Chen and the Luo Tian Creed, the greatest test was about to co.
"Have I prepared enough?"
Luo Chen held the newly acquired "Ten Thousand Beast Scripture" in his hands, silently contemplative.
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