CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 263: TRADE FAIR

West Emperor Island is extremely prosperous, its level of prosperity even surpassing most inland cities.

The only city Li Fan has visited that can compare is Chi Xiao City.

Li Fan walked through a district in the island city, known as the trading sanctuary of West Emperor Island. The streets were lined with trading stalls, and a casual glance revealed stalls displaying magical treasures, spirit grass, and Demon Cores.

It seemed as if these things were worthless.

Many cultivators from Yazhou come here to seek treasures.

At this moment, Wenren Qiu was haggling with a vendor, and once the transaction was complete, he looked around and said, "No wonder high-level cultivators like to come here, Yazhou City does not have such a place."

As he spoke, he felt something and looked in a certain direction, spotting a handsome figure in white and his beautiful companion.

"He has come too... Could it be for the trading event?" Wenren Qiu wondered to himself.

Li Fan seemed to notice something, looked up, and saw Wenren Qiu but didn’t pay him much mind, moving his gaze away from him.

Li Fan passed by him, and as he left, Wenren Qiu looked back at his silhouette, pondering.

"Mr. Qiu, this person coming to West Emperor Island might cause a stir, should we inform Lord Governor?" a Condensed Core Realm cultivator beside Wenren Qiu said, guessing Li Fan might be Li Mountain Sword Son.

If it were him, West Emperor Island could face turmoil.

"There’s no need, let’s not create unnecessary trouble on this trip," Wenren Qiu replied.

"Understood." The person beside him nodded.

Meanwhile, Sun Zhao whispered to Li Fan, "Wenren Qiu has also come to this district, presumably for the trading event as well."

With Wenren Qiu’s status, entering wouldn’t be difficult.

Li Fan nodded slightly, but he wasn’t concerned. He looked at the stalls and noticed a familiar figure at one of them.

The figure also saw him, squinted his eyes slightly, and said with a smile, "It seems I have a connection with this young gentleman."

It turned out that this person was the old man, Tong Liang, who left the Demon Worm yesterday.

"Senior, what are you trading here?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"Some insignificant things, looking for a kindred spirit." Tong Liang chuckled, "But if the young gentleman is interested, I can offer some good items."

"Oh, like what?" Li Fan feigned a smile, knowing Tong Liang was malicious, having left the Demon Worm with ulterior motives; his traded goods were likely stolen.

Besides, trading with him required caution.

"That depends on what the young gentleman wants," Tong Liang replied.

"Whatever I want, Senior has it?" Li Fan asked.

"Perhaps," Tong Liang replied, "Of course, the young gentleman must be able to pay the corresponding price."

"Young man, you are bold to trade with Old Demon Tong." A seductive voice came from behind, and Li Fan turned to see the alluring woman from last night.

He understood this encounter was not coincidental, most likely they were all here for the trading event.

"How so?" Li Fan asked.

"This old demon is named Tong Liang, but not a bit kind-hearted. Be careful, dealing with him might leave you broke." Luo Qingyan said with a charming smile.

"You wench, we have no quarrel, yet you come to ruin my business?" Tong Liang glared at Luo Qingyan, "Is it because this young man is handsome and stirs your heart?"

"This demoness is no good, young gentleman, do not trust her words lightly." Tong Liang laughed to Li Fan, "Let’s continue our trade."

"Senior’s treasures, I cannot afford them." Li Fan laughed and said, "Apologies."

Then he lifted his feet and walked away.

Luo Qingyan’s smile was radiant as she followed Li Fan, while Tong Liang watched their silhouettes, wondering if he was here for the trading event too?

Thinking this, Tong Liang waved his robe sleeve and instantly packed up his stall and left.

Li Fan followed the winding road uphill; there were still many people around. A massive stone gate appeared ahead, with someone guarding the entrance—it was the venue for the trading event.

Li Fan stood outside, noticing the people coming and going were mostly extraordinary in demeanor, with some flying in mid-air; their aura was mostly that of the Condensed Core Realm.

"This trading event is quite large, with many good things expected to appear, attracting many Fifth Realms cultivators." Sun Zhao whispered.

"Young man, you really came for the trading event." Luo Qingyan walked up ahead and smiled at Li Fan.

"Senior did the same?" Li Fan replied.

"It seems your identity is not simple; this place is not somewhere ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators can enter at will..." Luo Qingyan glanced at Sun Zhao beside Li Fan.

"Just joining in on the excitement, nothing special." Li Fan said, "After you, Senior."

"Together." Luo Qingyan smiled brightly and walked beside Li Fan, not forgetting to glance at Lu Yuan beside them, but Lu Yuan remained cold-faced, ignoring her.

The trading event venue was a circular plaza with many seats around, and an empty space in the center.

Li Fan and his group entered using their token and then walked to one of the seats and sat down, their eyes scanning the area, discovering scattered groups of people already present.

A glimpse revealed over thirty cultivators, most of them Condensed Core Realm cultivators.

At this time, a middle-aged scholar walked in, saw Luo Qingyan, and approached with a smile, "After yesterday’s embarrassment, today you are harassing others again, don’t let your girlfriend find out."

"Meng Hong, mind your own business." Luo Qingyan responded coldly.

"What can I do, I’m just helpful." Meng Hong laughed, glancing at Li Fan, then shaking his head, "Indeed, an extraordinary aura, but unfortunately lacking a bit in realm, otherwise with that talent, the combat power would be strong."

In the Foundation Establishment Realm, high talent is of no avail.

If Li Fan were in the Condensed Core Realm, they could consider forming an alliance.

"What is Senior lamenting?" Li Fan asked.

"Young gentleman, know that taking good things from here involves subsequent troubles, don’t assume everyone is here for trading." Meng Hong kindly reminded.

"Understood." Li Fan nodded, scanning the surroundings, noticing various sorts of people attending the trading event. At this moment, Tong Liang also entered, looked around, and came to their area to sit.

Low whispers arose around, with many eyes focused on the entrance, where an old man in black clothes entered. His eyes were like those of an eagle, his nose high and sharp, giving a sense of keenness.

"Old Monster Li." Meng Hong frowned.

"He’s here too." Luo Qingyan murmured, prompting Li Fan to look at them as Luo Qingyan whispered, "Old Monster Li is a Mid Stage Condensed Core cultivator, notorious for his ferocity. At this trading event, just observe, don’t trade for anything."

"I’ll remember."

"She’s quite right, don’t be someone else’s stepping stone." Meng Hong reminded as well.

"Thank you, Senior, for the reminder." Li Fan replied.

He could forgo other treasures as he had no interest, but if the Resurrection Jade Dew mentioned by Sun Zhao appeared, he had to obtain it.

"Quite lively." Another voice came, as a group of figures entered the trading venue. Leading them was a young man holding a folding fan, wearing a hair crown, with a jade pendant at his waist, clearly not of ordinary background.

When he entered, many eyes fell upon him.

"Song Boling."

"This person is named Song Boling, someone previously released news claiming the Resurrection Jade Dew would appear at this trading event, and it was in his possession." Luo Qingyan said, "An average person with such a treasure would not dare bring it to the trading event."

Li Fan heard Luo Qingyan’s words and looked at Song Boling.

Resurrection Jade Dew, in his hands?

From Luo Qingyan’s perspective, Song Boling’s identity was not simple, so he dared to publicly trade the Resurrection Jade Dew here. Ordinary people possessing such a treasure would not publicize it, as it could lead to death.

"Does Senior know what he wants to trade the Resurrection Jade Dew for?" Li Fan asked Luo Qingyan.

"I don’t know that, but he likely needs something, deliberately releasing the news to attract people, given the trading event is sizable, good things will appear." Luo Qingyan answered, "Are you here for the Resurrection Jade Dew?"

Seeing Li Fan did not respond, Luo Qingyan continued, "I advise you to abandon this idea. You might know that with it, your cultivation could refine your Divine Soul, but you must have the life to take it."

Song Boling sat at a certain location, looked at the crowd, and smilingly said, "With so many seniors gathered here, it’s quite an anticipation. Since many have arrived, why not start now? I wonder what treasures each of the seniors has brought for trading today?"