Lingxiao Immortal Clan.

“Uncle Pengyun, this reward is absolutely unacceptable.”

"After all, the reason why the Hunyuan lineage would cooperate with our Lingxiao Merchant Alliance is not only because they truly value the Hundred Arts Masters behind our Lingxiao Merchant Alliance, but also because they probably want to take this opportunity to get closer to a strong person like you."

"Upon closer examination, I realize that I have not been of any help in this matter, and I cannot accept undeserved praise."

Ling Wantong dared not accept the spiritual rewards and quickly refused.

"Why are you being so polite with me, kid?"

"Also, what you said makes sense, but during that transaction, you did consider the family a lot, even setting the time for each handover of spiritual items to thirty years. This greatly facilitated my transport of Hunyuan lineage spiritual materials back to the clan, allowing the clan's artisans to refine them into spiritual items."

Ling Pengyun said with a smile, and then stuffed all the cultivation resources he had taken out earlier into Ling Wantong's hands.

"You are still young and need resources at this time. Work hard and strive to reach a higher level as soon as possible. Don't let down the expectations that your father and I have for you."

"Moreover, it is difficult for me to stay here in Blackstone Valley for a long time. Therefore, if your cultivation level can be higher, you will be able to better protect the Lingxiao Merchant Alliance."

"Ancestor Pengyun, rest assured, I will certainly not let you down. Also, regarding those high-level cultivation resources... thank you very much."

Upon hearing this, Ling Wantong knew that Ling Pengyun had said those words to reassure him that he should accept the high-level spiritual items. He felt a warmth in his heart and quickly assured him.

"Why are you telling me all this, kid?"

Ling Pengyun patted him on the shoulder, and after briefly inquiring about the current situation of the Lingxiao Business Alliance, he dismissed Ling Wantong.

In addition, according to Ling Wantong, he had previously inquired with the Hunwen Daojun of the Hunyuan lineage about the high-level refining materials that Ling Pengyun needed.

However, such things are rare, and the Hunyuan lineage is only a lineage of rogue cultivators with a relatively weak foundation. Moreover, Hunwen Daojun is only a Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

Therefore, he stated that he did not possess such a thing.

This made Ling Pengyun even more excited for the upcoming Hunyuan Trade Fair.

Immediately afterwards, Ling Pengyun handed over all the high-grade medicinal ingredients that Ling Wantong had previously obtained from the Hunyuan lineage to Yan Siyi, asking her to help with the cooking.

He himself took out the high-grade refining materials given to him by the Hunyuan lineage and began refining spiritual treasures, striving to complete the refining transaction with the Hunyuan lineage as soon as possible.

Moreover, he and Yan Siyi are the most skilled cultivators in the family in terms of weapon crafting and culinary arts, so they have a higher probability of refining high-level spiritual treasures or medicinal cuisine.

It even far exceeds the success rate required by the Hunyuan lineage, reaching at least 40% to 50%, or even 60% to 70%.

In this way, they can maximize their profits by engaging in such transactions of weapon crafting and medicinal cuisine, and may even make a fortune from it.

As for the high-level alchemy materials, talismans, and other spiritual materials that the Hunyuan lineage handed over to the merchant alliance, Ling Pengyun planned to return them to his family after the Hunyuan Trade Fair ended.

……

And as time goes by.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

In a quiet room in Blackrock Valley, flames soared into the sky, and wisps of intense heat permeated the air.

Ling Pengyun was sitting cross-legged inside, continuously refining spiritual treasures using the Silver Moon Refining Furnace.

melt!
It's unclear how much time passed, but then Ling Pengyun changed his finger technique.

A series of violent spiritual energy fluctuations suddenly erupted from the refining furnace.

Finally... the weapon forging was successful.

As Ling Pengyun opened the furnace, he immediately took out a fifth-grade high-quality flying sword magic weapon.

"I've been really lucky lately. If I do the math, my success rate in refining these relatively simple fifth-grade high-quality spiritual treasures is at least 80%."

"Indirectly, the benefits I can gain from this matter are probably far beyond my expectations."

"Secondly, I can refine these kinds of spiritual treasures relatively quickly. Perhaps it won't take more than ten years for me to complete the weapon-refining transaction with the Hunyuan lineage."

Ling Pengyun examined the flying sword and chuckled to himself. Then, he carefully put it away.

'Also, judging by the time, the Hunyuan Trading Fair should be starting soon.'

Ling Pengyun's heart stirred, and he immediately sought out Yan Siyi, expressing his intention to go to Hunyuan Immortal City. During this time, Yan Siyi was quite worried about Ling Pengyun's safety and offered to accompany him, but Ling Pengyun refused.

“Madam, this is not possible. I do not intend to reveal my identity during my trip to Hunyuan Immortal City to attend the trade fair. Instead, I intend to conceal my presence.”

"Furthermore, according to Wan Tong's inquiries, such transactions usually involve a large number of powerful individuals, with several early-stage Void Refinement cultivators appearing each time."

"Under such circumstances, I can only conceal my cultivation level at most. If I bring you along, it will be very easy to expose myself and will only increase the danger."

"Therefore, Madam, you should stay in Blackrock Valley and wait for me."

Ling Pengyun said.

"Husband..."

Although Yan Siyi knew that Ling Pengyun was worried about her safety, these words made her realize even more deeply the inadequacy of her own cultivation.

If she is strong enough, she can go with Ling Pengyun.

“Madam, don’t think too much. No matter what your cultivation level is, I don’t want you to step into danger. I only wish that you can live a peaceful life with me and grow old together.”

Ling Pengyun reassured him.

These words put Yan Siyi at ease, and a smile appeared on her face.

After a brief private conversation, Ling Pengyun bid farewell to Yan Siyi and then fully activated Lingxiao's concealment technique to hide his aura and even change his appearance, transforming into an old man with white hair.

Immediately afterwards, he headed towards Hunyuan Immortal City.

And this moment.

The entrance and exit of Blackrock Valley.

'My current cultivation level is still too weak. I must break through this bottleneck as soon as possible so that I can help my husband.'

"Furthermore, according to my husband's plan, after he finishes attending this trade fair, he will return to the family and ask the Yaoxing Daojun of the Yaoxing Immortal Sect, or the Xinghai Ancestor, to help me refine a high-level breakthrough spiritual item using the primordial spirits of those late-stage Nascent Soul villains he obtained as the source, so that I can try to break through to the next realm."

"Moreover, the Lingxiao Merchant Alliance urgently needs me to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Only in this way can I take my place and better deter the surrounding forces while my husband goes to the Bingxuan Immortal Sect to cultivate."

"Under such circumstances, it would be a real pity if I were to break through the bottleneck again in the future as I have in the past."

Yan Siyi secretly planned for the future, and then immediately returned to her cave to cultivate and refine her bottleneck, striving to make it even weaker.

Indirectly, this may increase her chances of overcoming her current limitations in the future.

……

the other side.

Hunyuan Immortal City.

After several years, Ling Pengyun finally returned to this place.

While Hunyuan Immortal City remained largely unchanged and extremely prosperous, there was a slight difference.

Perhaps it is because of the arrival of the trade fair that a large number of powerful individuals have appeared here.

Ling Pengyun had even spotted the traces of several cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

It should be noted that although Hunyuan Immortal City has many visitors, cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage are still very rare.

Moreover, all those Nascent Soul cultivators who had reached the peak of their Nascent Soul stage went to the Hunyuan Restaurant, the venue for the trade fair held by the Hunyuan lineage.

The Hunyuan Restaurant was established by the Hunyuan lineage in its early years by hiring some high-level spiritual chefs, spiritual wine masters and other artisans. It not only sells a variety of delicious high-level spiritual foods, but also spiritual wines and other delicacies.

Moreover, the price is reasonable.

As a result, many relatively wealthy cultivators like to visit that restaurant whenever they have free time.

Furthermore, the restaurant is backed by the Hunyuan lineage, who are the rulers of the Immortal City.

Indirectly, the restaurant gradually grew into the number one restaurant in the Immortal City.

The trade fair held by the Hunyuan lineage this time was taking place in a large, quiet room within this restaurant. (End of Chapter)