The middle-aged man’s organization had gone to great lengths to procure these forbidden materials, with even high-ranking cultivators involved.
“As expected of Sansheng Pavilion. I knew I could trust you,” Chen Xun said, satisfied as he took the storage rings. “If there’s a next time, we’ll come to you again.”
“You flatter me, Daoist. Please accept this jade pendant and communication slip,” the man said with a hearty laugh, appearing quite magnanimous. “You three will always be esteemed guests of Sansheng Pavilion. If you ever need anything, you’ll get the best prices.”
“Generous as always!” Chen Xun replied with a grin.
At that moment, Yun Zheng stepped forward, holding out a transmission jade slip with both hands. “Senior, thank you again for trusting me and giving me this opportunity.”
Chen Xun took the jade slip with a nod, then glanced back at the middle-aged man. “I’ll hold onto this then. Until next time.”
“Safe travels, Daoist.”
“Farewell, Senior.”
The surrounding cultivators all bowed deeply, feeling a collective sigh of relief. It was a massive transaction, and they were all glad nothing had gone wrong.
In a brief ripple of air, the three figures vanished without a trace, not lingering a second longer.
“Father.”
“Zheng’er, you handled this perfectly. As for that other matter, I trust you to make your own decisions. The family won’t interfere any further.”
“Yes!” Yun Zheng’s heart surged with excitement. These seniors had proven themselves trustworthy. She had staked her reputation on this deal, making a bold promise to her family. Now, the results spoke for themselves.
Few dared to engage in such business with mysterious cultivators, but her encounter with them in the Western Seas had convinced her to take the gamble. Her intuition had proven correct.
The middle-aged man let out a booming laugh, his mood soaring. Their family had made a profit of a million mid-grade spirit stones from this deal!
The connections they had built in the process would also strengthen their family’s network, elevating them beyond simple wealth.
“Everyone, leave the premises for now.”
“Yes, Master!”
The courtyard quickly emptied, leaving behind only the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Back in Guiyi City.
Outside their rundown talisman shop, the two Crane Spirit Trees swayed gently in the wind. Chen Xun was quietly closing the door behind them.
As they all turned toward the horizon, the next part of their journey awaited.
“Brothers, time for the next step. Destination—beside the Celestial River.”
“Moo moo~~!”
“You got it, Brother Chen!”
The three of them set off, each holding sea beast jerky that Chen Xun had prepared himself. Pots and pans clanged together as they hung from Brother Ox, while Xiao Chi stuffed several storage rings into the bags.
As they left, the Crane Spirit Tree’s falling leaves gently brushed their shoulders, not hindering their journey in the slightest...