Chapter 787: Trade Fair (Part 3)

True Monarch Qingxiao tightened the jade bottle, nodding subtly to Li Ji’an, with a solemn tone: “Chang’an, thank you for this time. Great kindness cannot be thanked with words; I owe you a favor.” At this moment, her gaze towards Li Ji’an had completely changed: from the initial disdain, to the recognition after knowing the Puppetry Skill, and now to curiosity about his mysterious background—how could a Core Formation Cultivator so easily produce two pieces of Spirit Marrow? It was likely not just luck.

Li Ji’an, without revealing any emotion, carefully stored the Biye Huanhuncao, feeling secretly delighted, as he finally achieved this trip’s extra goal.

The other Nascent Soul True Monarchs witnessed this, and their expressions drastically changed again, their eyes towards Li Ji’an filled with more inquiry and seriousness.

They all thought inwardly: One piece of Spirit Marrow might be luck; taking out two consecutively is impossible! This kid must have obtained some secret opportunity! Even True Monarch Cangfeng, usually indifferent, couldn’t help but take another two glances at him, his eyes flickering with deep thought; Murong Yan and Sangyue Saintess’s expressions grew increasingly sullen, as Li Ji’an’s mystery and wealth completely stirred their greed, further solidifying their idea to eliminate this “potential threat.”

“Little Friend Li, long time no see, huh?” A mocking voice transmission suddenly reached Li Ji’an’s ear, indeed from Yuanbao True Monarch, “You kid, you hide so deeply. But revealing riches consecutively, aren’t you afraid of being targeted and losing your life?”

Li Ji’an was greatly shocked! Ten years ago in Yuanzhou, it was understandable that Yuanbao True Monarch, as a Nascent Soul Cultivator, could see through his disguise; but now he had the Primordial Spirit’s Soul Power blessing and used the “Deceiving Heaven” Secret Technique, by common sense, a Nascent Soul Early Period Cultivator should absolutely not be able to see through — True Monarch Qingxiao and True Monarch Cangfeng’s reactions also confirmed this point. Yet this Yuanbao True Monarch, actually once again saw through his disguise! In an instant, dread and curiosity simultaneously surged in his heart.

Li Ji’an, wary in his heart, did not respond to Yuanbao True Monarch’s voice transmission, pretended not to notice, and lowered his head to carefully store away the Shadowy Glazed Crystal and Biye Huanhuncao.

Yuanbao True Monarch wasn’t annoyed; he chuckled and no longer disturbed him.

Later, several other cultivators displayed treasures, not lacking Tier Four Demon Beast Core, ancient Array remnants, and other such priceless treasures, and the trading remained fervent. But, although these treasures were incredibly valuable, they were not what Li Ji’an urgently needed at the moment. Since he had already obtained his target treasures, he sat quietly the whole time, with a calm expression, appeared indifferent to other treasures, revealing not a hint of interest, and dared not exhibit any sign of wealth, fearing to attract unnecessary coveting.

Half an hour later, all cultivators finished their displays, and Purple Robe True Monarch waved his hand, making the stage and remaining treasures vanish from sight.

“This trade meeting ends here.” Purple Robe True Monarch said slowly, “If any of you fellow cultivators wish for private transactions, you can interact on your own.”

As his words ended, the Array within the private room slowly dissipated, and the purple Spiritual Light gradually faded. Li Ji’an followed True Monarch Qingxiao to get up, preparing to leave the Immortal City and return to the Qinglan Sect.

Just as they stepped out of the guest building, not yet leaving the Immortal City, a violent surge of Spiritual Qi suddenly came from afar, accompanied by the bone-chilling angry shout of True Monarch Cangfeng: “Yuanbao thief! Today I shall take your dog’s life!”

Li Ji’an and True Monarch Qingxiao turned to look, only to see a streak of golden light and a streak of black light swiftly moving across the sky, it was indeed Yuanbao True Monarch and True Monarch Cangfeng — True Monarch Cangfeng eventually couldn’t resist and pursued Yuanbao True Monarch outside the Immortal City.

Meanwhile, not far away at a street corner, Murong Yan was whispering to a Nascent Soul Early Period Cultivator with a thick aura beside him, his tone carrying viciousness and malice: “True Monarch Xuangang, please follow me. That scoundrel went against me and the Saintess, this vengeance must be avenged! In the Immortal City, we cannot act due to restrictions, but once he leaves the city, make sure to capture him!”

The Honored Guest Elder of the Murong clan, called True Monarch Xuangang, heard this and respectfully bowed in response: “Rest assured, Young Master! Just a mere Core Formation Cultivator, once out of the Immortal City, as long as the Young Master blocks True Monarch Qingxiao, I will surely capture him with ease, fulfilling the Young Master’s trust!”

Murong Yan’s eyes became even more sinister, and a cruel smile played on his lips: “Good! Once he leaves the Immortal City, strike immediately! I want to make him taste the cost of defying me, Murong Yan, and Sangyue Saintess!”