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A casual remark opened the bloody path for him in Chaos City. Whether for Changsun Shuibai or for himself, he had to demonstrate his strong side.
Now, Chaos City had taken on a very strange atmosphere due to his presence. Many were waiting to see what would happen to him. It would be odd if the appearance of four types of elixirs did not attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.
In another part of East City, within the Great Prosperity Trading Company, Jing Li was conversing with a Black-Robed Cultivator. For Jing Li, he never expected things to go so smoothly this time; although there were some issues at the end, they were still under his control.
"Wu Xianjun, what exactly is going on with that kid?" Although he had captured Changsun Shuiming, at the last moment he was unaware of what method the other party used to form a layer of aura around himself, while he fell into a deep slumber.
The one referred to as "Wu Xianjun" was indeed the Black-Robed Cultivator who had ambushed Changsun Shuiming at Spring Breeze Crossing. His real name was Wuxuejun, and he had now returned to his normal attire, dressed in formal robes. If it weren't for his eyes being slightly upturned, revealing a hint of malevolence, he could almost be considered a respectable figure.
"What's wrong? Does Boss Jing think I had a hand in this?" Wu Xianjun said playfully to Jing Li. However, he felt a bit frustrated; what he thought would be an easy task had turned complicated.
The layer of aura surrounding Changsun Shuiming was something he had pondered countless ways to break through but could not. Not to mention that the other party had already fallen into a state of slumber. The Sword-shaped Magical Artifact he had previously set his sights on could not be extracted from the other’s body either. What could be more exasperating than this?
"Wu Xianjun is laughing, but this kid has been acting strangely since reopening Yan Wu Studio. I received intel that Ke Shui Ming's combat power should not have been that high before, nor did he possess that Sword-shaped Magical Artifact." Jing Li seemed oblivious to the implications in Wu Xianjun's words, lightly tapping on the table as if lost in thought.
"Does Boss Jing have something else you haven't told me?" Wu Xianjun was no stranger to dealings with Jing Li. If there weren't sufficient benefits involved, the other party would never invite him to take action. In their previous collaborations, both sides had gained substantial advantages, yet this time Wu Xianjun felt an unsettling sensation in his heart.
Merchants pursue profit. However, every Immortal Merchant in the Great Celestial Domain ultimately aimed to achieve the Great Dao. If it weren't for the relatively good cooperation with Jing Li and his connections with the East City Lord, Wu Xianjun would never have considered working with him.
"I know everything I should know; you know all that I know. We've cooperated for so long—do you still not trust me?" Although Jing Li harbored great secrets in his heart, he maintained an unchanging demeanor in response.
Seeing this, Wu Xianjun stopped pressing further. The two began discussing the events surrounding Changsun Shuiming. Ultimately, they concluded that aside from seeking help from an Immortal King, there were no better solutions available.
Just as they were entangled in their thoughts, Dai Sheng Jia welcomed nine guests—eight men and one woman—who entered with smiles into Dai Sheng Jia.
At that moment, the one in charge of the shop was Jing Zao, a trusted aide of Jing Li, holding the position of chief steward. As soon as the Nine People entered the store, he noticed them immediately. It was impossible not to notice; they stood out like nine glowing orbs rolling into the room.
This could have been the busiest time in the shop, but as soon as the Nine People arrived, silence fell over the place. Anyone who could survive in Chaos City was someone who had tasted blood and had a bit of experience. The nine newcomers were clearly in a state that indicated their Celestial Essence was at a critical point, not something caused by any magical artifact.
From the moment the Nine People walked in, Jing Zao knew that business for today was done. Sure enough, as soon as one of them called for the steward to come out and discuss business, all the customers present—whether they were in the middle of transactions or not—immediately left.
Who in their right mind would want to stay here? It was obvious that these nine were on the verge of Transcending Tribulation, and it could happen at any moment. Staying here was simply courting death.
If it weren't for his position as a steward of Dai Sheng Jia, Jing Zao would have wanted to leave too. He forced a smile and approached them; he couldn't afford to blame them for scaring away his customers. If they were to get agitated, it would be disastrous—Dai Sheng Jia would be engulfed by Thunderlight in an instant.
"What can I help you with?" Jing Zao never imagined he would speak in such a soft tone. Even with his most favored concubine, he had never used such a voice!
"Do you have the authority here?" One of the Nine People, a burly figure with a soft voice that was surprisingly charming, asked.
Jing Zao was taken aback; it turned out this was a Female Cultivator! He nearly laughed out loud; aside from some subtle differences in their attire, it was hard to distinguish between them at first glance. He hadn't expected to misjudge with his seasoned eyes.
"This lady, I can certainly take charge here; I have authority over all matters in the shop," Jing Zao replied smoothly, managing to keep his composure. He indeed had the right to make decisions regarding everything in the store.
"Then forget it; call your boss out here. This is business that you can't handle," said a refined Cultivator standing next to the burly figure.
The other Seven People observed Jing Zao's expression and snickered quietly from the side. The Nine People were none other than Nine Flows Generation, with Fan Yunxiu being the first to speak and Northern Crossing Qing standing beside her.
"Oh, since this young man says so, may I ask what business requires our Shopkeeper's presence?" Jing Zao felt a bit irritated; if it weren't for the aura surrounding these Nine People, he would have kicked them out already.
"That's true; it must be difficult for you subordinates. I won't make things hard for you; just show this to your Shopkeeper. He'll understand," Northern Crossing Qing said casually, tossing a jade vial without even looking at Jing Zao before finding a spot in the hall to sit down. The others followed suit, completely disregarding Jing Zao's presence.
Jing Zao knew it wasn't the time to be angry. He called over a shop assistant to give some instructions and then turned to find Jing Li. He dared not open the jade vial, but he sensed that there was a pill inside.
Jing Li did not expect Jing Zao to come looking for him. He had previously instructed that unless it was urgent, he should not be disturbed. Yet here came Jing Zao.
After greeting Wuxuejun, he allowed Jing Zao, who had been waiting outside, to enter.
"Greetings, Shopkeeper, greetings, Wu Xianjun." Jing Zao was aware of their relationship and showed no excessive surprise.
"What brings you here?" Jing Li asked. He felt quite at ease with Jing Zao; he would only come to him for matters that were truly beyond his control. Generally, he handled things well on his own.
"Well, just now nine guests arrived downstairs looking for the Shopkeeper. They handed me this jade vial, and I thought the Shopkeeper would understand upon seeing it." After speaking, Jing Zao presented the jade vial and stood quietly to the side.
"Oh, is that so?" Jing Li said casually as he took the vial and opened it right in front of Wuxuejun.
His assumption was that a Cultivator had unexpectedly obtained a pill and wanted to sell it in his shop. Typically, such Cultivators would not belong to any factions except for Loose Cultivators since they had their own channels. The pills obtained by these Loose Cultivators could be decent or completely useless.
However, he did not notice that the moment the vial was opened, a flash of surprise crossed Wuxuejun's eyes.
"Bloodstone Pill." Upon seeing the pill inside the jade vial, Wuxuejun exclaimed in shock. Then he realized something was amiss; Wuxuejun was greedily staring at the vial in Jing Li's hand.
He couldn't help but feel regretful for being so careless. At the same time, he cursed Jing Zao in his mind for being so reckless.
Although Wuxuejun was greedy, he understood that this was Jing Li's territory and that he couldn't act recklessly. The pill in Jing Li's hand was out of reach for him. However, the person who sent the pill was still downstairs.
It wasn't just him who thought of this; even Jing Li realized it and quickly released his Restriction. In his domain, he could see the entire scene of Dai Sheng Jia.
However, when he saw the Nine Flows Generation and the Nine People, a shiver ran down his spine. These individuals were not easy to deal with; that was his first thought.
The aura emanating from the Nine People was overwhelmingly evident. Even in Chaos City, no one dared to provoke them! Whoever did would be asking for trouble.
He couldn't help but wonder about the nine individuals below. Knowing their dangerous nature, how could they dare to gather together? Were they not afraid of death? The mere thought of such an unstable factor being right beneath him made Jing Li feel a chill.
"Get down there and serve them well! If they are even slightly dissatisfied, you can forget about staying here," he said to Jing Zao in an unusually stern tone. This was due to the leak of information regarding the Bloodstone Pill and the sheer danger posed by those people.
"Yes, Shopkeeper," Jing Zao replied, not daring to say much, and hurriedly ran off.
"Old Jing, let's go together!" At that moment, Wuxuejun spoke up. He was determined to obtain the Bloodstone Pill. Seeing this, Jing Li had no choice but to agree.
"Wu Xianjun, then let's go together. Those few are quite special; having you by my side gives me more confidence," Jing Li said with a smile, which made Wuxuejun feel a bit strange.
However, when he saw Northern Crossing Qing and the others, he couldn't help but curse Jing Li in his heart. Earlier in Jing Li's room, his Divine Sense had been unable to detect anything about the Nine Streams Collective.
"Esteemed guests, sorry to keep you waiting. I am Jing Li, the Shopkeeper of Dai Sheng Jia; you can call me Old Jing," he said with a beaming smile as he approached Northern Crossing Qing and the others.
"I apologize for any previous shortcomings in hospitality; please follow me upstairs."
With a wave of his hand, he led the Nine People toward the VIP room on the upper floor.
Northern Crossing Qing and the others said little as they followed Jing Li upstairs. They were not afraid of whatever tricks the other party might employ; after all, they were essentially human bombs at this point. If anything happened to the Nine People, at least two-thirds of East City would turn to ashes.
Wuxuejun wanted to withdraw as soon as he saw the Nine People, but he couldn't bear to part with the Bloodstone Pill and could only grit his teeth and follow along.
"This is your thug? Your offering? Isn't that a bit rude? Are we conducting business here?" Liu Weishou said, following closely behind, suddenly looking at Wuxuejun.
Not only Jing Li, but even Wuxuejun was taken aback by this remark.
It was indeed difficult for Jing Li to respond to such a question. If it were just a thug or an offering, it might have been acceptable for an ordinary transaction, but the other party clearly knew the origins of the Bloodstone Pill to ask such a thing.
Wuxuejun raised an eyebrow, ready to retaliate, but upon considering the other party's current state, he held back.
"Never mind, for the sake of propriety, I assume this person is someone the Shopkeeper trusts. Let them join us," Northern Crossing Qing casually remarked, instantly increasing Jing Li and Wuxuejun's goodwill towards him.
"Thank you, young master!" Jing Li quickly interjected, not wanting Wuxuejun to say something that would anger these gentlemen.
From the outside, Dai Sheng Jia appeared to be just a three-story building, but inside it was a world of its own. This was common in the Great Celestial Domain, especially in a place like Chaos City.
Although it was a VIP room, the interior was simply and clearly arranged. The only difference lay in its security; it was undoubtedly many times stronger than below.
Before arriving, Northern Crossing Qing had already received a message from Zuo Dao. Within Heterodox, as long as the distance did not exceed ten thousand miles, everyone's location could be quickly determined.
After receiving news of Changsun Shuiming's kidnapping, Zuo Dao swiftly pinpointed his location. This was something Jing Li had not anticipated.
Northern Crossing Qing's visit to Dai Sheng Jia was not only to bring Changsun Shuiming back but also to capture all the masterminds involved. Although he was unsure of Wuxuejun's relationship with them, there was no room for error.
This time was about establishing authority. Although the other party had tampered with the letter, Zuo Dao still preserved it intact; this served as evidence. As long as there was evidence in hand, even if they tore down the entire Dai Sheng Jia, no one would dare to speak out. And if someone did, it would merely provide Zuo Dao with an excuse.
Inside the room, everyone took their seats according to their status. Northern Crossing Qing remained silent after entering, while Jing Li could no longer contain himself and spoke first.
"May I ask what kind of transaction you are looking to make?"
At this point, Jing Li remained cautious, hoping that the other party did not understand the origins of the elixir.
"Have you examined the item?" Northern Crossing Qing asked while confirming Changsun Shuiming's exact location.
"The item is quite good; I wonder how you wish to trade for it." When Jing Li posed this question, even Bloodbird Lord turned his gaze toward Northern Crossing Qing. Among the Nine People, it was clear that he was the leader.
"Uh, is it just 'quite good'? Then there’s nothing more to discuss. Please return it; we will look elsewhere," Northern Crossing Qing replied indifferently.
He could already sense that Changsun Shuiming was nearby, though it seemed to be in a rather strange space, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact location. However, it was confirmed that he was indeed within Dai Sheng Jia.
Jing Li did not expect such a response from the other side and stood there momentarily stunned. This didn't seem like how business was conducted; had it ended before it even began?
"Please remain calm, young master. If you are unsatisfied with the price offered by Dai Sheng Jia, you won't find another place in Chaos City that can offer better," Jing Li seemed to regain his confidence.
"Oh? How about your life instead?"
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