The Second Day, Noon.
The Cangmang Sect’s people arrived arrogantly once again, with Wang An’s attitude remaining overbearing and haughty.
"The ti for discussion is up. Have you reached a decision?"
Zhang Chenghu replied solemnly: "We accept Cangmang Sect’s proposal; Sub-Saint disciples will duel three rounds, whoever stands last wins. The winner will claim seventy percent of Guanglan City’s mineral resources. We request the Alliance to supervise this matter and ensure no backing out."
Wang An laughed heartily: "Alright, it’s decided. The duel will take place tomorrow at noon. No objections, I assu?"
Zhang Chenghu agreed cleanly: "Alright!"
Wang An proudly led his team away, while Zhang Chenghu sneered coldly: "They’re so firm on the date because they hope we don’t call for reinforcent from our sect, yet they don’t know our people have already arrived."
"Tomorrow’s duel will be held at the arena outside the city. When the ti cos, inform those two to be ready to attack right away and catch them off guard."
"Okay!"
The Alliance eting has already begun, with several powerful sects holding discussions, though just as Huo Lingshuang ntioned, it has nothing to do with the Heavenly Crane Sect.
Despite being part of the Heavenly Sect lineup, the Heavenly Crane Sect’s strength is relatively low. Here, it can participate, has so say but not much, perfectly fitting the role of a spectator clan.
"The Alliance eting includes a trade fair, divided into internal and external trade fairs. The internal trade is held within Quicksand Sect, attended by disciples from various sects able to enter. The external trade fair is for loose cultivators who co to watch and those Cloud Sect disciples without entry qualifications."
"Compared to the internal trade fair, the level or quality of goods will be higher. However, the external trade fair has a greater variety of goods, and occasionally sothing particularly good might appear."
"It’s boring to just stay here. Shall we go explore?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Sure."
Huo Lingshuang asked: "Visit the internal trade fair or the outside?"
Lin Chen replied: "Let’s explore both, see if there’s anything good."
Huo Lingshuang replied: "Good stuff for sure, but the price won’t be cheap."
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "No worries, I have plenty of Divine Crystals."
Huo Lingshuang’s eyes brightened: "That lavish?"
Lin Chen chuckled.
Previously, he had sold Magical Treasures in the Holy Domain, earning over a hundred million Divine Crystals, along with various other valuable items. It was quite a fortune.
The two left their residence and quickly arrived at the trade fair.
The trade fair was located on the square beneath one side of the lotus-shaped mountain peak. The ground of the square was paved with pieces of rock resembling white jade, neatly cut and polished smooth, arranged like tiles, looking very nice.
At least several hundred booths were spread across the square, selling a wide array of items.
"The transactions at this trade fair aren’t all individual items. Many important cultivation resources, such as dicinal herbs, minerals, etc., if not enough are produced by the sect, need to be purchased in large quantities. The trade fair offers everyone the opportunity to compare goods from three families and select sources to sign orders."
Lin Chen understood instantly, isn’t this just an exhibition fair?
All enterprises gathered, each promoting their products. Custors with needs compare from three families to choose their satisfaction, discuss prices, and finally sign contracts and settle orders. They follow this routine to execute the deal.
Though this is the Heavenly God Realm, business tactics are the sa everywhere.
Dense booths, diverse goods dazzling Lin Chen.
Lin Chen asked: "You’ll fight tomorrow, shouldn’t you replenish so battle necessities?"
Huo Lingshuang said with a laugh: "My Magical Treasure is already top-notch. The better ones are top-level Innate Spiritual Treasures, hardly found in the market, and even if they do exist, the price isn’t sothing I can afford."
Huo Lingshuang paused, then added: "Magical Treasures of this level, whoever obtains them usually uses them personally. Even if there are extras, they’re either given away or sold privately, never sold openly, since they’re no Big Chinese cabbage."
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Confident about tomorrow’s battle?"
Huo Lingshuang replied: "I’ll do my best. Without using Saint’s ans, I think there aren’t many who can beat ."
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "You try first. If it doesn’t work, I’ll help you."
Huo Lingshuang looked at Lin Chen in surprise: "How will you help? I know you’re capable, but if you make a move now, you’ll be exposed."
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "I never said I would intervene. The Heavenly Crane Sect’s matters aren’t for an outsider to handle. Let’s say even if I win, there’ll probably be issues from Cangmang Sect."
Huo Lingshuang asked in confusion: "Then how to help?"
Lin Chen replied: "I’ll lend you the Linglong Tower. It can withstand even Saint’s ans, not to ntion the opponent’s Sub-Saint level. As long as both sides don’t use Saint’s ans as stated, fighting strength and Magical Treasures aren’t a problem, right?"
Huo Lingshuang’s eyes brightened. She was familiar with the Linglong Tower’s power, thrilled montarily, but suddenly thought of a problem: "Linglong Tower is your Magical Treasure. I can’t manipulate it, right?"
Lin Chen said with a laugh: "You don’t need to manipulate it, just pretend to. It will defend itself. How to win isn’t certain, but it definitely won’t lose."
With Linglong Tower’s absolute defense, Qi’s manipulation, and the support of two Saints’ spiritual power, against Sub-Saint level opponents, it’s a landslide victory.
Huo Lingshuang just needs to act the part. Even a Saint couldn’t perceive the Linglong Tower’s situation inside, so no one would suspect anything. At most, they’d admire the power of this Magical Treasure, nothing more.
The two were viewing a booth displaying dazzling Magical Treasures, when a pair of a man and a woman approached, dressed in sky blue robes adorned with the image of a soaring blue phoenix.
Everywhere the two went, surrounding cultivators looked on in undisguised reverence.
Snow Phoenix Palace.
One of the six great Holy Lands in the Heavenly God Eleventh District, greatly powerful and highly esteed.
The leading young man had a tall build, handso appearance, and strong presence. As he walked, many recognized him, those with weaker backgrounds stepped aside, while those confident in their background respectfully saluted.
"Brother Xi."
The young man, with a smile, nodded in return to everyone’s salute but did not stop.
The beautiful woman following behind maintained a cold and proud deanor, silent, seemingly the young man’s handmaid or subordinate.
The young man’s steps suddenly halted, turning to look at Huo Lingshuang communicating with Lin Chen, his gaze burning, sizing her up as if looking at a flawless white jade.
Huo Lingshuang sensed the attention, turned, and upon seeing the young man, her eyes subtly changed.
"Brother Xi!"
The young man nodded slightly, stepped forward, and with a gentle laugh, said: "Junior Sister of the Heavenly Crane Sect, may I know your na?"
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