Two years have passed again, and Tingyu Market is more prosperous than ever.

On the streets, pedestrians jostle each other, and the banners of various shops flutter in the wind. From Tier Two Magical Artifacts to rare Spiritual Materials, they are dazzling, attracting cultivators from the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range and even further places to trade.

On this day, a group of special visitors arrived at the market entrance.

They wore uniform profound black martial attire, with a golden token hanging at their waists, engraved with the character "Chen," signifying they are members of the Chen Clan Commerce Association affiliated with the Qinghua Sect.

Leading them was a middle-aged cultivator with a resolute face and sharp eyes, exuding a stable aura and clearly possessing late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation.

A young cultivator stepped forward respectfully and said:

"Tributor Qin, up ahead is Celestial Capital Peak."

The middle-aged cultivator referred to as Tributor Qin nodded slightly, gazing at the distant Celestial Capital Peak veiled in mist, feeling the formidable power of the Grand Array, with a hint of solemnity in his eyes:

"Let's go, follow me up the mountain."

At the top of Celestial Capital Peak, the reception hall was decorated with a simple elegance. The bluestone floor was pristine, and a landscape ink painting hung on the wall, depicting a sword peak piercing the clouds, exuding a distant mood.

Chen Sheng, dressed in a blue robe, sat in the guest seat, holding a cup of Spirit Tea, quietly waiting.

Footsteps drew nearer, and under Li Wu's guidance, Qin Daolei walked into the reception hall.

When he saw the blue-robed cultivator sitting upright, his heart leapt suddenly.

The aura around this person seemed bland yet subtly emitted a sharp intent, like a sword sheathed, ready to unsheathe at any moment and pierce through the heavens and earth.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tingyu."

Qin Daolei dared not be negligent; he clasped his fists with both hands, revealing a polite smile on his face:

"I have long heard of the Daoist's feat of subduing three demons with one sword and stabilizing the world with precision. Today, meeting you truly confirms the demeanor of a Sword Immortal."

Chen Sheng looked up, his gaze lingering on Qin Daolei's face for a moment, unable to help but muse—this face, it extremely resembles an old friend from years past.

He smiled indifferently, setting down the teacup:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you're too kind. Please, take a seat."

The two of them sat down as host and guest. Li Wu served the Spirit Tea and retreated quietly.

Qin Daolei took a sip of Spirit Tea and got straight to the point:

"Fellow Daoist Tingyu, my purpose in coming this time is to discuss opening trade routes with you."

"Our Chen Clan Commerce Association is willing to provide Celestial Capital Peak with various Spiritual Materials at preferential prices, and at the same time, we hope to establish a base in Tingyu District. What do you think, Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng nodded slightly:

"It's possible. As for the specifics, you can discuss them with the market's steward."

For such a mutually beneficial cooperation, he had no reason to refuse.

Qin Daolei hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, and his face showed signs of happiness:

"Thank you, Daoist, for your generosity! Our Chen Clan Commerce Association will surely demonstrate sincerity and will not treat you poorly."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, chatting from Spiritual Materials prices to the situation in the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range, finding harmony in their conversation.

Qin Daolei found that although Fellow Daoist Tingyu seemed indifferent, he was perceptive and of unique insight into many matters, inspiring respect in him.

"I'll take my leave now!"

With the matter settled, Qin Daolei rose to bid farewell.

Chen Sheng stood up to see him off:

"Daoist, take care."

Watching Qin Daolei's departing figure, Chen Sheng silently pondered:

"Lie Yuan Daorong, Xiong Gui Huashun... Judging by the generation, they should be Qin Liefeng's grandchildren, no wonder there's such a resemblance between them."

In the previous life, Qin Liefeng.

At that time, Chen Sheng broke through Body Refining Fourth Layer and held a banquet at Wanxiang Tower, with Qin Liefeng being one of the three elders who came to congratulate alongside Zhao Jinhua, while the other two were Huang Qingxu and Li Baigu.

Later, he achieved the title of True Inheritor, growing more powerful, and these individuals were the first to pledge allegiance, becoming the elder fi gures under his command.

Subsequently, Zhao Jinhua and Huang Qingxu traveled far to the Western Border, founding their familial legacy.

The remaining two continued to stay within the sect; Chen Sheng rearranged their duties, allowing them to alternate at Fenghua Immortal City, and meanwhile, they served as the wings of the Chen Clan Commerce Association, making significant contributions to its development.

"In a blink of an eye, the descendants of old friends are starting to stand on their own."

Chen Sheng sighed softly, reminiscing about the old friends from Qinghua Sect, feeling quite nostalgic.

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At the foot of the mountain, a figure was anxiously waiting.

It was a burly young man with a long face, bearing a striking resemblance to Zhao Jinhua.

Seeing Qin Daolei coming down, he hurried forward:

"Uncle, how did it turn out?"

This young man was named Zhao Bailu, a descendant of Zhao Jinhua, more accurately, a descendant of Zhao Yi.

Qin Daolei looked at him, nodding lightly:

"The trade route has been established."

Hearing this, Zhao Bailu's face lit up with joy but soon furrowed his brows, hesitantly asking:

"And what about the matter the Young Master assigned?"

Qin Daolei shook his head:

"I did not bring up this matter."

He looked at Zhao Bailu, speaking solemnly:

"Bailu, your family and mine have been close for generations. Uncle won't hide this from you; I refined the Treasure Pupil bestowed by Lady Lingshuang, allowing me to perceive the aura of others."

"That Fellow Daoist Tingyu is no ordinary person; his Sword Qi is as rainbow-like, and just by perceiving it, I felt a chill. Most likely, he has cultivated formidable Divine Techniques."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Bailu couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise.

His uncle's ability in magical combat was rather high within the Commerce Association; someone who could make him feel so inadequate shows how terrifying Fellow Daoist Tingyu's strength must be.

Qin Daolei continued:

"Such figures are True Dao Seeds, pursuing neither family establishment nor sect lineage, living solitary lives, their sole pursuit being the Dao path. Even if I were to recruit him for the Young Master, I'd be concerned he could turn on us later."

Yet Zhao Bailu simply snorted dismissively and said:

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