Chapter 91

The Market Square is the commercial center for the four major families within the Azure Cloud City, and it is also the most bustling place in the city.

People come and go here, and the shops are lined up one after another.

Many mercenaries who have hunted fierce beasts or obtained something valuable in the Wild Jungle would come to the Market Square to sell their goods.

Lin Feng came to the Market Square to collect the items needed for the Fire Kirin.

Deep in the Wild Jungle, there is a great dragon, a mighty beast that reigns over the area, the king of beasts.

Lin Feng had heard about this.

However, obtaining the dragon's blood is not an easy task.

Fortunately, the Fire Kirin said there was hope.

The items the Fire Kirin needed were dozens of spiritual herbs. Although the Fire Kirin had lost its divine power and its strength was limited, it still possessed all the abilities it had before its decline.

The Fire Kirin intended to use these spiritual herbs to refine a medicinal liquid. After consuming it, it seemed that it could temporarily restore its "aura" to its peak period.

It would only restore the "aura," not the "strength."

Sensing the aura, the Fire Kirin would still appear to be an incredibly powerful and lofty divine beast.

In reality, the Fire Kirin's strength had not changed at all.

In simple terms, the Fire Kirin wanted to "intimidate" the dragon.

Lin Feng did not know if this method would work, but he had to try. Time was running out, and he was willing to try any method to obtain the dragon's blood.

"It's Young Master Feng..."

The Lin family's guards patrolling the Market Square all came forward to greet Lin Feng when they saw him.

Lin Feng's return to the family had already spread throughout the Lin family.

"Lin Feng, are you here to buy something?" Lin Feng's third uncle, Lin Xiong, asked with a smile.

"Indeed, there are some things I need to buy," Lin Feng said.

"Write down the items, and I'll have my men help you collect them," Lin Xiong said.

Lin Feng nodded, wrote down the required spiritual herbs, and handed them to a guard.

"Come, let's take a look around," Lin Xiong said with a smile.

"Please lead the way, Uncle," Lin Feng said with a smile.

The Market Square is a protected area of the four major families in Azure Cloud City.

Businesses within the Market Square are protected by the four major families, but of course, these shops have to pay a certain amount of tax each month.

For a small family like the Lin family, the main income comes from the taxes collected in the Market Square and some family businesses.

The annual income is about 500,000 to 600,000 silver taels.

However, the Lin family, including the main branch, branches, servants, and guards, has over a thousand people, and the expenses are enormous.

Lin Feng's cultivation at the Jialan Academy costs 150,000 silver taels per year, which is why a small family like the Lin family can only support one or two people to cultivate at the Jialan Academy.

Apart from providing basic cultivation, the Lin family cannot afford some precious cultivation resources. However, Lin Feng has always been diligent, and with some fortunate encounters, his cultivation has progressed rapidly, not disappointing the expectations of his family.

Lin Feng patrolled the Market Square with his third uncle, Lin Xiong, mainly to prevent any disturbances. Many of the people who come to the Market Square are mercenaries, who are often temperamental and can easily get into disputes with shopkeepers over trivial matters. At such times, the Lin family must step in to resolve the issues and prevent them from escalating.

"Third Master, you're here. Come in for a cup of water before you leave," the shopkeeper of an antique shop said with a smile as they passed by.

"Ha ha, have you got some good tea again?" Lin Xiong asked with a smile.

"This year's new tea has just arrived. Third Master, come in and try it. If you like it, I'll pack some for you to take back for the elders in the family," the shopkeeper said with a smile.

"I'll drink your tea, but I can't take it back," Lin Xiong shook his head.

"Thanks to the Lin family's protection, I've been able to do business in peace. A bit of tea is nothing," the shopkeeper said with a smile, inviting Lin Xiong in.

"Is this Lin Feng?" the shopkeeper asked, looking at Lin Feng respectfully.

"Do you know me?" Lin Feng asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, one of my relatives cultivates at the Jialan Academy. When I went to Jialan City to restock, I stayed at my relative's place and heard about Lin Feng. I heard that you were invincible in the Jialan Academy's inner courtyard competition. It's a great honor to meet you today," the shopkeeper said, somewhat flatteringly. He naturally knew what a 16-year-old Martial Artist realm expert represented, and this small Azure Cloud City might not be able to contain such a great figure in the future. The shopkeeper's eagerness was also to build a good relationship with the Lin family.

"Ha ha, my nephew is the hope of our Lin family," Lin Xiong said with a smile.

"Cough, it's not as miraculous as people say. It's normal for students to win or lose in competitions," Lin Feng said with a smile.

Suddenly, Lin Feng felt someone tugging at his trouser leg. He looked down and saw the Fire Kirin.

"Third Master, Lin Feng, please come to the inner hall," the shopkeeper invited.

Lin Feng thought the Fire Kirin must have something to say, so he said, "I prefer to look at the various antiques here rather than drink tea."

Lin Feng pointed to the various items displayed in the shop.

"Then, Lin Feng, take your time. If you see anything you like, let me know," the shopkeeper said.

Lin Feng nodded, and the shopkeeper entered the inner hall with Lin Xiong.

"What is it?" Lin Feng asked.

"There's a piece of bronze on the counter ahead. Buy it."

The Fire Kirin said.

Lin Feng walked over to the counter, which displayed many small trinkets.

"Lin Feng, these items are all from an ancient tomb. Is there anything you like?"

The shop assistant asked with a smile.

"From an ancient tomb?" Lin Feng was surprised.

"A year ago, a cultivator discovered a tomb. Many strong people entered to explore, and many died. These items were excavated from there," the shop assistant said.

"Bring me that piece of bronze," Lin Feng pointed to the bronze the Fire Kirin mentioned.

The shop assistant handed the bronze to Lin Feng.

This piece of bronze was clearly a fragment, with some faint markings visible on it, indicating its great age.

"I'll take it," Lin Feng gave the shop assistant a silver note and took the bronze.

"Lin Feng, the shopkeeper said not to take money," the shop assistant said, trying to return the money to Lin Feng. Lin Feng smiled and said, "It's fine, keep it."

Lin Feng went to the inner hall and greeted his third uncle, Lin Xiong, asking the guard to buy the items and send them home. Then, Lin Feng left the antique shop and headed toward the family residence. He was eager to ask the Fire Kirin about the origin of the bronze, which seemed to be of great importance to the Fire Kirin.