Chapter 1000 - 713: Hidden Route

Chapter 1000: Chapter 713: Hidden Route

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Over ten days later, Shen Xuan once again stepped into the Fuhai Commerce Alliance.

This time, he was greeted with even higher standards.

Vice Alliance Leader Xu Haozhi came down personally to welcome him.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please take a seat."

Xu Haozhi smiled warmly and personally poured the tea.

After a few pleasantries, he took out a smooth Jade Box from his sleeve and gently pushed it to Shen Xuan.

The box lid opened, revealing an Inner Core the size of a fist, quietly lying amidst the brocade.

The aura was fiercely lively, carrying a unique Dao Rhyme akin to riding the wind and controlling fire.

"Tier Three Middle Grade, Tieyan Flying Horse Core. This beast is incredibly fast, born at the intersection of volcanoes and Gang Wind areas, with its Inner Core containing both wind and fire attributes, quite rare. Fellow Daoist, please look, the quality is excellent."

Xu Haozhi introduced.

Shen Xuan swept a Divine Sense over it, nodding slightly.

Indeed, it’s a good item.

As agreed, he took out a Golden Transformation Pill and ten Foundation Establishment Pills, placing them on the table.

With the transaction complete, the smile on Xu Haozhi’s face slightly restrained.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, there’s something I need to inform you. The Moonrise Sect strictly forbids private trading of Tier Three Demon King materials within their territory, severely punishing violators. Although our alliance is not afraid, being present in their domain, we still need to comply publicly. In the short term, such goods will be difficult to acquire."

Fuhai Commerce Alliance, as a colossus spanning across dozen countries, has a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch backing it, making its strength incomparable to Moonrise Sect.

However, strong dragons do not suppress local snakes.

Doing business in someone else’s territory requires adhering to their surface rules.

"No problem, thank you Fellow Daoist Xu for your effort. Let this matter end here."

Shen Xuan smiled indifferently, took the Jade Box, not caring much.

The Moonrise Immortal City can obtain Tier Three Demon King materials, and the more prosperous Myriad Phenomena Immortal City will have even more channels.

The Tier Three Demon King Inner Cores accumulated now are sufficient to support his cultivation needs for the next ten years, there’s no hurry.

"By the way, I still have some unusable Low Tier materials and miscellaneous items, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xu could help dispose of them here?"

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you’re joking!"

Xu Haozhi laughed: "Fuhai Commerce Alliance opens its doors for guests, conducting trade from all directions, why would it be inconvenient? Feel free to take them out, our alliance will surely offer a fair price."

Shen Xuan didn’t hold back, with a wave of his hand, several Storage Pouches of varying styles and conditions appeared on the table.

Inside were various odds and ends, including leftover scraps from Artifact Refining, and mostly spoils from previous battles.

Among them were some Demon Dao artifacts with a sinister aura.

These Low Tier items were like chicken ribs to him, useless if kept, perfect for clearing out.

Xu Haozhi took a glance, understanding clearly, called the shopkeeper, instructing him to take the items for the alliance’s professionals to appraise and evaluate.

The two continued to drink tea and chat, discussing cultivation insights and the sights of Qin Country.

About half an hour later, the shopkeeper returned, respectfully reporting: "Alliance Leader, the valuation is complete. All items total ninety-three thousand Spirit Stones."

Xu Haozhi pondered slightly, looked at Shen Xuan, smiled: "Fellow Daoist Shen, having known each other, we get along well. Let’s forget the small change and round it off, making it a million Spirit Stones. What do you think?"

"Okay."

Shen Xuan nodded comfortably: "Then please, Fellow Daoist Xu, exchange them all for Fire Attribute Upper Grade spirit stones."

"Not a problem."

Xu Haozhi gestured to the shopkeeper.

Before long, the shopkeeper brought a Spirit Stone Bag marked "Fuhai Commerce Alliance," presenting it with both hands.

Inside, there were precisely one hundred Fire Attribute Upper Grade spirit stones.

Shen Xuan accepted the Spirit Stone Bag, not getting up to leave, but instead picked up his tea cup again.

Xu Haozhi understood, waited quietly for further discussion.

Shen Xuan casually mentioned: "I’ve heard that your alliance’s intelligence is even more comprehensive than the Fairy Pavilion?"

"Hehe."

Xu Haozhi smiled slightly, a trace of pride flashing in his eyes.

"Our Fuhai Commerce Alliance conducts business across Jin, Zhao, Qin, and other dozen major countries, with countless branches, gathering information from various places, quite well-informed."

He did not comment on the "Fairy Pavilion" Shen Xuan mentioned.

Obviously, such local entertainment forces in Qin Country have no qualifications to compare with Fuhai Commerce Alliance.

"I see."

Shen Xuan nodded, calmly asked: "I need some intelligence on the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace. Also, on Myriad Phenomena Immortal City."

"Regarding Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace, the intelligence our alliance can provide is relatively basic, only covering its public structure, Nascent Soul True Monarchs, and influence scope. As for Myriad Phenomena Immortal City, it’s much more detailed, with records on major families, commerce alliances, underground forces, and recent activities within the city."

Xu Haozhi described slowly, observing Shen Xuan.

Previously, he secretly investigated this person named Shen Xingchen.

The result was, of course, inconclusive.

This name was most likely a pseudonym.

In Qin Country, while Fire Technique Golden Core cultivators are not common, they are not considered rare, either.

However, a Tier Three Alchemist capable of refining Golden Transformation Pills should not be so obscure.

In the Fuhai Commerce Alliance intelligence network, there was no trace of his background to be found.

This person has an extraordinary origin, most likely not a native of Qin Country.

"What are the prices?" Shen Xuan asked.

"Two sets of intelligence, each requires ten thousand Lower Grade spirit stones."

Xu Haozhi quoted the price.

This price could be considered steep, enough for an ordinary Golden Core True Master to deliberate considerably.

Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged: "Sure. I’ll take both."

"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."

Xu Haozhi stood up, leaving the private room.

He returned shortly, with two special Jade Scrolls in hand.

Covered with dense silver runes, obviously set with restrictions.

"These are special Intelligence Jade Scrolls crafted by our alliance, with time limits and self-destruct restrictions. After a stick of incense, they will self-immolate, with contents unable to be preserved or copied. Please use caution after reading, do not leak."

Xu Haozhi solemnly handed over the Jade Scrolls.

"Understood."

Shen Xuan took the Jade Scrolls, dividing a strand of Divine Sense, and immersed it within.