14: Chapter 14 Yunhai Chamber of Commerce

"Han Zicong is the son of an Elder from Lingxiao Peak. He's a lecherous fellow. It's said that his Elder father secured a Dual Cultivation Technique for him, and he maintains ambiguous relationships with several female Disciples."

Yu Yaoqin explained.

Normally, as a Disciple of Hidden Sword Peak while Han Zicong was from Lingxiao Peak, there should have been very little overlap between the two.

However, this Han Zicong had been something of a prominent figure at one point, which left Yu Yaoqin with a slight impression of him.

"Mm."

Su Lianxue nodded slightly.

In the past, men like this wouldn't have required her to lift a finger; someone else would have dealt with them for her.

She could only say that her current strength was too weak; she had to speed up her cultivation.

"Next time we go out, I'll give you a mask to wear. No one will recognize you then,"

Lin Ming said with a smile.

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother."

Su Lianxue's eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea; wearing a mask would certainly save her a lot of trouble.

For her current weak self, it was indeed practical.

"I'll have one ready for you when the time comes."

Seeing Su Lianxue take it seriously, Lin Ming directly agreed.

She was his Junior Sister, after all; such a small matter was no problem.

Besides, sometimes being too beautiful was a burden in itself.

With Yu Yaoqin's intimidating presence and Su Lianxue's cold demeanor, the surrounding Disciples abandoned any thoughts of striking up a conversation.

However, some people's expressions turned rather unsightly.

As time passed, a massive city gradually appeared in their line of sight.

Mingshan City was established by Yuanxu Mountain a hundred years ago. It housed many Mortals and cultivators, all of whom had more or less some connection to Yuanxu Mountain.

The red swallow did not stop but flew directly into Mingshan City.

Naturally, only the spirit boats of Yuanxu Mountain were allowed to fly into Mingshan City. Any spirit boat belonging to other forces or individuals that entered without permission would be seen as a provocation against Yuanxu Mountain.

As the red swallow flew into Mingshan City, it caught the attention of many people inside and outside the city.

Doubt, curiosity, envy, wariness—

All sorts of expressions appeared on their faces.

"That's a spirit boat from Yuanxu Mountain. Those on board must be Disciples of the sect."

"When will I ever be able to become a Disciple of Yuanxu Mountain?"

"Keep dreaming. Maybe in your dreams."

"Or try to be born into a better family in your next life; maybe then you'll be able to join Yuanxu Mountain."

"I think I'll just focus on working hard at my cultivation in this life."

"..."

After flying into the city, the red swallow landed in a designated area.

Once it stopped, everyone disembarked from the spirit boat one by one.

"Let's go, Junior Sister. I'll take you for a good look around Mingshan City,"

Yu Yaoqin said to Su Lianxue.

The auction Yu Yaoqin mentioned was in four days, so they needed to stay in Mingshan City for a few days, which was a perfect opportunity to explore the city.

"I have some matters to handle first. You two go ahead and look around,"

Lin Ming said to the two women.

"Matters to handle? Senior Brother, you aren't planning to go to Wanhua Pavilion, are you?"

Yu Yaoqin said with a slightly mischievous tone.

"Wanhua Pavilion? What kind of place is that?"

Su Lianxue asked curiously.

"Wanhua Pavilion is the largest brothel in Mingshan City."

Yu Yaoqin glanced at Su Lianxue and smirked.

Hearing the word 'brothel,' Su Lianxue's face flushed slightly. She naturally knew what a brothel was.

Su Lianxue then looked at Lin Ming. Her Senior Brother wouldn't really be going to a brothel, would he?

"What are you thinking?"

Lin Ming gave her an annoyed look.

This girl was always spreading rumors about him.

"Take this."

Lin Ming took out a Storage Pouch and tossed it to Yu Yaoqin.

"There are some essence stones and silver inside. If Junior Sister Lianxue wants to buy anything, pay for it using this."

Lin Ming said.

Su Lianxue couldn't use a Storage Pouch yet, and it would be inconvenient for her to carry essence stones and silver, so Lin Ming gave them to Yu Yaoqin to handle the payments.

"You're so good to your Junior Sister,"

Yu Yaoqin said as she took the Storage Pouch, her tone slightly sour.

"You could always join my Revered Master's lineage as well,"

Lin Ming said, looking at Yu Yaoqin.

"Forget it."

Yu Yaoqin shook her head immediately without a second thought.

She didn't want Uncle Master Yunhua to be her Revered Master.

"Thank you, Senior Brother,"

Su Lianxue also expressed her gratitude.

"Have fun."

With that, Lin Ming turned and left.

He deliberately sought out a spot with low foot traffic and turned into a small alleyway. When he emerged, he had taken on the appearance of a middle-aged man.

He then walked in the direction of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce.

As he stepped through the doors of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, a young and beautiful woman proactively came forward to greet him.

"Dear guest, what do you need?"

The woman asked.

"I want to see your manager."

Lin Ming directly produced a token.

"Honored guest, please follow me."

Upon seeing the token, the beautiful woman's expression changed instantly, becoming exceptionally respectful.

She led Lin Ming up to the second floor and into a VIP room.

"Please wait a moment, honored guest. Manager Wang will be here shortly."

With that, the beautiful woman stepped out.

Leaving Lin Ming alone in the room.

A moment later, a middle-aged man entered with a smile.

"Brother Yan, I've been waiting for you for many days."

Wang Hai said as he walked over to Lin Ming's side.

Lin Ming didn't waste words. A glass bottle appeared in his hand, containing two crimson Medicinal Pills.

When Wang Hai saw these two pills, his expression changed drastically.

"Is this..."

Wang Hai's expression became inexplicably tense.

"The Crimson Void Demon-Slaying Pill. Isn't this what you wanted?"

Lin Ming said with a calm expression.

"Brother Yan, this matter is no longer something I can decide. Please wait a moment."

Wang Hai said with a solemn face.

Immediately after, he hurried out.

Lin Ming remained calm from beginning to end.

A quarter of an hour passed.

After a quarter of an hour, an old man walked in quickly.

"I am Qi Rong, the President of the Mingshan City branch of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce."

Qi Rong introduced himself first.

Wang Hai followed behind Qi Rong, along with another elderly man.

"Is this truly the Crimson Void Demon-Slaying Pill?"

Qi Rong's gaze fell upon the Crimson Void Demon-Slaying Pill.

"Be my guest."

Lin Ming said.

Qi Rong immediately picked up the Crimson Void Demon-Slaying Pill and examined it closely before handing it to the old man behind him.

"There is no mistake, President."

After Sun Cheng inspected it, he also nodded.

Indeed, this was the Crimson Void Demon-Slaying Pill.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. Our Yunhai Chamber of Commerce owes you a great favor."

Qi Rong said to Lin Ming with a solemn expression.

"Just fulfill your promises."

Lin Ming said indifferently.

"That goes without saying."

Qi Rong nodded.

"Also, exchange all the items for essence stones."

Lin Ming spoke again.

He had no use for the items they had promised; essence stones would be more helpful to him.

"Very well."

Qi Rong responded.

"Also, the auction in seven days is being held by your Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, right?"