The First Venerable of All Paths

"Are you going to Zhongzhou?"

Lu Zhao looked at Qiu Yun, slightly taken aback.

"We're not going to Zhongzhou, but to the Daoist Sect."

"The Daoist Sect?"

Lu Zhao was even more puzzled.

"I remember that your Qiu Family Trading Company has no dealings with the Dao Seeking Sect, right?"

"Indeed."

Qiu Yun nodded and said with a wry smile, "It's just that the investiture of the Holy Son of the Dao Seeking Sect is imminent, and the clan hopes that I will go to the Dao Seeking Sect to attend the ceremony so as to open up trade routes."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao couldn't help but show a strange expression, and subconsciously glanced at Fang Xuan behind him.

Although the movement was slight, Qiu Yun keenly noticed it.

She also glanced at Fang Xuan, a glint of shrewdness flashing deep in her beautiful eyes.

As the de facto head of Qiu's Trading Company, Qiu Yun had long since developed a keen eye for detail, having greeted and seen off countless people every day.

Although Fang Xuan was dressed as a guard, he was actually imposing and had an extraordinary air about him.

In particular, his expression was calm and his gaze was reserved.

Such a person is definitely not an ordinary guard.

She glanced at Lu Zhao again, then smiled knowingly.

I had long heard that Sister Lu lost her father at a young age and had been living alone in her boudoir for many years. Countless talented young men and family disciples had sought her hand in marriage, but she had rejected them all.

Unexpectedly, Sister Lu actually likes this kind of thing.

Although Lu Zhao didn't know what Qiu Yun was laughing about, he felt that the way the girl was looking at him was strange.

I cannot give you a direct answer to this question.

Lu Zhao said, "I've hired bodyguards from the Azure Dragon Escort Agency to escort you all the way. If you want to come along, you'll need their approval first."

"Azure Dragon Escort Agency?"

Qiu Yun was taken aback and said, "So, you mean the caravan that offended the Vulture Gang today was yours?"

Lu Zhao's eyes flashed, and he said softly, "Sister Yun'er, have you heard something?"

"Sister Lu, you've probably gotten yourself into big trouble this time."

Qiu Yun said with a solemn expression, "The Vulture Gang has just recruited two Divine Realm Elders, and I heard they've also climbed up to a mercenary group from Sunset Wasteland. They're riding high right now. Since you injured someone from the Vulture Gang today, they definitely won't let it go."

"When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it."

Lu Zhao sneered and said, "Since they dared to make a move, I, as their older sister, will naturally retaliate."

"That's true. With my sister's temper, she won't put up with this kind of humiliation."

Qiu Yun changed the subject, saying, "However, it's best to make money peacefully. If you need me to mediate, I can step in."

"This is too much trouble for Sister Yun'er."

Lu Zhao politely declined, saying, "As for the matter of accompanying me, I need to go back and discuss it with the head of the escort agency. I will get back to you tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll wait for my sister's message."

The two exchanged a few more words, and the manager of the trading company reported back.

It was said that the goods had been counted and handed over by both parties, and a list was attached.

"Sister, please check if anything is missing."

Qiu Yun took the list and handed it directly to Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao glanced at the list and then put it away: "Thank you, Sister Yun'er."

"We're sisters, why are you saying these things?"

Qiu Yun took Lu Zhao's hand and said, "Sister, it's rare for you to come all this way, you have to sit with me a little longer."

Lu Zhao naturally couldn't leave immediately, so he chatted idly with Qiu Yun.

"Sister Lu, can I ask you something?"

While pouring tea, Qiu Yun lowered his voice and asked, "Is this young man behind you really your bodyguard?"

"It can't really be your lover, can it?"

Lu Zhao tapped Qiu Yun's head and said irritably, "What nonsense are you thinking about all day long?"

"Wrong, wrong."

Qiu Yun begged for mercy repeatedly.

Fang Xuan's lips twitched upon hearing this, while Li Guanlan's lips involuntarily curved into a smile.

"See? They're treating you like a kept man."

Fang Xuan kept his eyes down, his mind focused, and remained silent.

"Miss!"

Just then, a servant rushed into the backyard and said urgently, "The Mad Lion Mercenary Group is back, with a lot of goods. The other merchants have all gone there now."

"What?"

Qiu Yun suddenly stood up and said, "Quick, get some people and come with me. We can't let someone else take it all!"

"Sister Lu, please rest here for a while. I'll be right back."

As Qiu Yun was about to leave, Lu Zhao stood up and said, "Since we have nothing else to do anyway, let's go and take a look, just to broaden our horizons."

"Alright."

Qiu Yun hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "If you see anything you like, remember to let me know first. It will be easier to purchase it under the name of my Qiu Family Trading Company."

Soon, the Qiu Clan Trading Company gathered several elite members, carrying a large amount of spirit stones, and headed straight for the market.

"Sister Yun'er, is the Mad Lion Mercenary Group famous in Sunset Town?"

On the way, Lu Zhao asked a question.

"They're more than just famous; they rank fourth among the top ten mercenary groups in Sunset Wasteland."

Qiu Yun said, "There are five experts at the Divine Intent Realm in the group, and the group leader is an expert at the seventh level of the Divine Intent Realm."

Upon hearing this, even Fang Xuan was shocked.

Even among the five divine realms and the seventh level of divine intent, he only ranks fourth.

What kind of lineup do the three mercenary groups at the front of the list have?

This small town of Sunset is truly a place where hidden talents reside.

Lu Zhao's eyes also flashed.

The Mad Lion Mercenary Group alone is already as powerful as the entire Lu family.

"Also, the mercenary group that the Vulture Gang has sided with is none other than the Mad Lion."

Qiu Yun whispered, "If we run into the Vulture Gang later, try not to get into a conflict with them."

"If that's the case, I won't go, so as not to cause you any trouble."

Lu Zhao knew that they were only staying for a few days.

To avoid trouble and not want to cause any more problems.

"Don't worry, although the Vulture Gang has powerful backers, my Qiu's Trading Company is not without its own background either."

Qiu Yun patted his flat chest and said, "With me here, they won't dare to do anything reckless."

"Let's just watch and try not to say anything."

Lu Zhao whispered a reminder to Fang Xuan and the other person.

Fang Xuan naturally had no objections.

As long as the Vulture Gang doesn't cause trouble, he can't be bothered with them.

Soon, the group arrived at a large hall behind the market.

The entire first floor of the main hall is like a small auction venue.

There is a raised platform above and rows of seats below.

"Sister Lu, over here."

Qiu Yun led Lu Zhao and the others to sit down in the second row.

"The business alliance places great importance on rules and regulations."

As soon as he sat down, Qiu Yun said, "Our Qiu Family Trading Company can only be considered second-tier in the entire Sunset Town, so we can only sit in the second row."

"The first row is full of the top local powers."

Lu Zhao nodded knowingly. No wonder there were so many empty seats in the first row, but no one dared to sit down.

It seems that, no matter where you are, strength is the only standard for measuring status.

Soon, representatives from various businesses arrived one after another.

The main hall also became lively.

The most eye-catching thing was a group of burly men next to the high platform, each of them exuding an extremely powerful aura.

A chilling aura of iron and blood emanated from it.

Qiu Yun whispered, "See those? They're from the Mad Lion Mercenary Group."

Fang Xuan also looked up.

Upon discovering that the Mad Lion Mercenary Group members possessed an extraordinary aura, it became clear that they were indeed quite formidable.

The leader was a powerful expert at the third level of the Divine Intent Realm.

"Oh, isn't this Manager Qiu?"

Just then, a woman with an ordinary appearance but revealing clothes walked straight over, her tone clearly mocking.

"I wonder which type of goods your Qiu's Trading Company plans to purchase?"

Qiu Yun's expression turned cold, and he said, "It's none of your business."

"Qiu Yun, don't be so aggressive."

The woman sneered, "If you anger me, I'll make sure you get nothing today."