Chapter 81

The next day, Long Chen inquired about the location of the Chenxi Merchant Alliance from Gan Lin and then left through the gate in Lingwu City that was exclusively for the Qing Clan.

Just as Long Chen had arrived at the Lingwu Family and was about to leave, Gan Lin was a bit puzzled. However, since Long Chen insisted on going out, he had no choice.

"Four days from now, your first mission will be assigned, so you should return as soon as possible."

Long Chen nodded and said, "I just need to find some things; it won't take much time. I should be back by today."

The Chenxi Merchant Alliance was the largest trading venue in Yuanling City. Long Chen currently had no contribution points in the Lingwu Family, so he couldn't obtain anything from them. Moreover, most martial artists would go to the Chenxi Merchant Alliance, so Gan Lin wasn't concerned. He just felt that Long Chen was about to receive an important mission and should take it seriously.

"This Chenxi Merchant Alliance is so vast, with over a hundred branches in Yuanling City. Just three miles outside the Qingyu Gate of Lingwu City, there is a small branch, but even this small branch is as large as the Qingliu Residence."

After coming to Yuanling City, the opponents Long Chen encountered were on a much higher level. The three Dream Spirit Herbs he had left were not enough for Lingxi to make a move for him, so on the second day of joining the Lingwu Family, he set out to find soul-nourishing medicines for her.

"This girl wants to act when she sees me in danger, and I can't even persuade her. I should get more medicines to prevent her from losing her life!"

Long Chen's comprehension ability was very good. Following Gan Lin's instructions, despite being unfamiliar with Yuanling City, he quickly found the location of the Chenxi Merchant Alliance branch.

In the bustling market, a cluster of dark blue buildings was the Chenxi Merchant Alliance.

This was the first time Long Chen had seen such a large trading venue, far more advanced than the martial artists' market in Baiyang Town. There were many people coming and going in the Chenxi Merchant Alliance, and Long Chen wasn't particularly outstanding, so he quickly entered the interior of the Chenxi Merchant Alliance.

"Wow, there are so many good things here..."

In the Lingxi Sword, Lingxi exclaimed in admiration. Long Chen also carefully observed the various items displayed in the cabinets. Although he wasn't sure of their grades, just by looking at their quality and price, he knew they were all good things.

"Earth Twisting Root, three divine jade pieces."

"Yunling Grass, two divine jade pieces."

"Blizzard Spirit Mushroom, thirty-five divine jade pieces..."

Long Chen's gaze swept over the various medicines. In this area, all he could see were spirit medicines, indicating that this was the spirit medicine section.

"That Blizzard Spirit Mushroom is merely a low-grade Xuan-stage spirit medicine, yet it costs thirty-five divine jade pieces. It's really expensive. I only have eleven divine jade pieces on me."

Being so poor, Long Chen could only laugh bitterly.

"Have you sensed the presence of soul-nourishing medicines?"

"Don't rush!" Lingxi, interrupted, was somewhat annoyed and said, "There are so many spirit medicines here with mixed scents. I need to carefully distinguish them!"

Long Chen shrugged and then looked at the people passing by, thinking to himself, "There are hardly any weaklings here. Indeed, coming to Yuanling City, my strength is at the bottom. This can't go on. If I suddenly die, my father in hell will surely make me childless..."

In the Chenxi Merchant Alliance, there were many customers, but the people maintaining order and providing services were also numerous. At this moment, a cold and proud young woman with a graceful figure saw Long Chen looking around and approached him, saying, "Sir, do you need any assistance?"

Even a service staff member had a cultivation level of the ninth stage of Dragon Vein Realm, slightly higher than Long Chen. Long Chen was somewhat impressed, but when he saw the somewhat disdainful look in her eyes, his admiration vanished.

"I do need to find something, but I'm not sure if you have it."

Long Chen was only at the eighth stage of Dragon Vein Realm but had the air of a wealthy young master. The young woman inwardly despised him, and her impatience was clearly visible on her face. She looked at Long Chen provocatively and said, "What do you need? The items in the Chenxi Merchant Alliance are all rare treasures, and the prices are not something ordinary people can afford!"

For Lingxi's sake, Long Chen didn't bother to argue with her.

"I need soul-nourishing medicines."

The woman was slightly stunned and then laughed, saying, "Those are not cheap. Are you sure?"

She sized up Long Chen, finding it hard to believe that he could afford much. After all, divine jade was the currency used by Divine Pillar Realm martial artists, and Long Chen, no matter how he looked, was still using spirit jade.

"Let me make it clear, our items are priced in divine jade, not spirit jade!"

The woman was aggressive and seemed to be pushing her luck. Long Chen cursed her in his mind several times before saying irritably, "I understand. Just show me the way."

"This damn woman, if it weren't for my precious Lingxi, I would have dragged you out and stripped you in public long ago!"

Long Chen cursed in his mind but kept a calm expression, showing no emotion.

The woman looked at Long Chen for a while. Out of duty, she had to guide him, but she thought, "This bumpkin from who knows where, if you can't pay, you'll be in for a big embarrassment!"

She was already in a bad mood and became even more annoyed upon encountering Long Chen, this country bumpkin.

Under her guidance, Lingxi finally became excited and whispered, "Long Chen, I can sense it. It's a low-grade Xuan-stage Spirit Nurturing Fruit!"

Hearing this, Long Chen was also very excited. He had been worried about Lingxi's safety, and now he could finally feel more at ease.

The woman soon led him to the Spirit Nurturing Fruit, looking at Long Chen mockingly. Long Chen took a closer look and was immediately stunned. The price tag on the Spirit Nurturing Fruit read: one hundred divine jade pieces!

A mere low-grade Xuan-stage spirit medicine cost one hundred divine jade pieces, which was a very high price. Long Chen only had eleven divine jade pieces, far from enough.

This was the first time Long Chen felt how miserable it was to be poor in front of a woman.

"Back in the days when I was spending lavishly at the Emerald Jade Tower, did I ever think I would be this poor?"

Seeing the price, Lingxi's face also fell. It was clear she was very eager for the Spirit Nurturing Fruit, but unfortunately, Long Chen didn't have much money...

Long Chen had thought that a low-grade Xuan-stage medicine would be similar in price to the Yunling Grass.

"Forget it, Long Chen. We'll come back when you have more money. There's no rush..."

Unable to get what she wanted, Lingxi pouted and looked at the Spirit Nurturing Fruit with teary eyes, saying something insincere.

Seeing Long Chen's bitter expression, the woman had already anticipated this situation and immediately showed a mocking smile, saying coldly, "I told you, how could a bumpkin like you afford spirit medicines? Do you remember the way out? I won't see you off."

After saying this, she didn't even bother to look at Long Chen and walked away with her head held high. At this moment, Long Chen called out.

"Wait!"

The woman turned around, looking at Long Chen with disdain. Long Chen quickly said, "Can items in the Chenxi Merchant Alliance be exchanged for other items?"

Long Chen was the type of person who, once he decided to do something, would definitely accomplish it, especially when it came to promises to Lingxi. He couldn't just give up.

Even to save face in front of Lingxi, he couldn't act like a wimp...

Hearing Long Chen's question, the woman said irritably, "What do you have that can be exchanged for a Spirit Nurturing Fruit? If you have something, show it quickly. Don't waste my time; I have other customers to attend to!"

Long Chen narrowed his eyes. To be honest, seeing the woman's attitude and words, he had already developed a killing intent. However, being in Yuanling City, he constantly reminded himself to be patient. For Lingxi's sake, he endured once again and took out a Steel Heart from his Bag of Holding.

Lingxi had thought he would exchange the Derivative Spirit Fruit, so she was very anxious. Seeing the Steel Heart, she finally relaxed, pursing her lips and looking at Long Chen outside the Lingxi Sword, feeling deeply moved.

She knew Long Chen was a proud person, but he was now humbling himself, mostly for her to live well.

"Why is this bad guy so good to me?"

Lingxi couldn't understand.

The woman glanced at the Steel Heart and immediately sneered, "You think you can exchange this broken rock for a Spirit Nurturing Fruit? Kid, are you trying to make me laugh? Bumpkins are bumpkins, with no knowledge at all!"

"Aoxue! How dare you speak like that!"

At this moment, a deep voice came from the side. Long Chen and Aoxue turned to see an old man with a youthful appearance walking over, his steps as swift as a young man's.

Seeing him, Aoxue's face changed, and she quickly said humbly, "Greetings, Manager."

The old man, called Manager, coldly snorted at Aoxue and then looked at Long Chen, taking the Steel Heart from his hand. After examining it for a while, he asked excitedly, "I am Zhao Tianfang. May I ask, is this the Steel Heart of the Lingwu Family's Steel Puppet?"

Unexpectedly, there was someone who recognized it. This old man was much more powerful and influential than Aoxue and was also very approachable. Seeing that he was easy to talk to, Long Chen nodded and said, "Yes."

As soon as he said this, Zhao Tianfang whispered, "How many more Steel Hearts do you have?"

Long Chen didn't understand why the old man valued the Steel Heart so much, but since it was of no use to him and he urgently needed money, he said, "I have quite a few."

Hearing this, Zhao Tianfang laughed heartily, patted Long Chen on the shoulder a few times, and said, "Young man, let's talk in private, shall we?"

To talk in private meant there was a chance.

Long Chen was naturally willing. He glanced provocatively at Aoxue and then followed Zhao Tianfang.

Seeing the Manager pay so much attention to Long Chen and his smug look, Aoxue was so angry that her face turned red. Her originally fair skin was almost bursting with blood vessels. She felt as if she had been slapped.

"This kid is asking for a beating! Don't let me see you again!"

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