115: Such a great opportunity to show off... no... to make a name for oneself.

"What are the conditions?" Lin Fan looked up at Wealthy Gold. "Myriad Treasures Pavilion wouldn't send me an invitation for nothing, would it?"

Wealthy Gold's smile widened. "City Lord Lin is a discerning person. Myriad Treasures Pavilion does have a small request."

"Speak."

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion hopes to establish an exclusive partnership with City Lord Lin."

Wealthy Gold said seriously, "From now on, all resources, intelligence, and rare items that City Lord Lin obtains in the Eastern District, and in the Central District in the future, will be preferentially sold to Myriad Treasures Pavilion."

"As for the price, it will definitely be fair, and Myriad Treasures Pavilion will provide City Lord Lin with all conveniences, including a station during the Prodigy Battle, intelligence, and even... necessary protection."

In essence, they wanted to monopolize the output and channels of Lin Fan, this 'potential stock'.

Lin Fan smiled faintly, "Protection? Do you think I need protection?"

Wealthy Gold quickly waved his hand. "City Lord Lin misunderstands! I merely meant that the Central District is a mixed bag, with intertwined forces, and some troubles might be more easily resolved through commercial means than by force."

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion has been operating in the Central District for a thousand years, so we do have some connections."

His words were subtle, but the meaning was clear — the Central District is very deep water, and as a new emperor of the Eastern District, even with strength, without a background, you could easily be targeted.

Cooperating with our Myriad Treasures Pavilion, we can help you resolve some troubles.

Lin Fan did not answer immediately.

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping over Wealthy Gold's seemingly benevolent face, then at the two expressionless attendants behind him.

"Cooperation is fine."

After a long while, Lin Fan slowly spoke:

"But, not exclusive."

"I, Lin Fan, do not like to be bound in my actions."

"Myriad Treasures Pavilion can be my preferred partner, but the premise is that your prices and services satisfy me."

The smile on Wealthy Gold's face stiffened slightly but quickly returned to normal. "City Lord Lin indeed has his own opinions."

"In that case, we can first sign a preferential cooperation agreement, and the specific terms can be discussed slowly."

"Alright." Lin Fan nodded. "You can discuss the specifics with Red Diamond."

He pointed to Red Diamond below.

Red Diamond immediately stood up and nodded slightly to Wealthy Gold.

Wealthy Gold's gaze swept over Red Diamond, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes — this woman's cultivation was not high, but her demeanor was capable, clearly indicating she was a core management talent under Lin Fan.

"Good, then I will discuss the details with Miss Red Rhombus later." Wealthy Gold agreed with a smile, then changed the subject. "Additionally, I have brought a welcome gift on this trip."

He clapped his hands.

The charming woman, Jin Yu, stepped forward, holding a jade box in her hand, which she gently opened.

Inside the box were three peculiar fruits, crystal clear throughout, with what looked like stars flowing within them.

"These are star dao fruits, produced in the Star Sea of the Central District. They bloom once every ten years and bear fruit once every ten years, containing pure Star Power that can temper the Physical Body and condense the Divine Soul, greatly benefiting Peak Martial Kings."

Wealthy Gold smiled, "A small gift, nothing much, I hope City Lord Lin will accept it."

star dao fruits?

Lin Fan's spiritual sense swept over them, and he could clearly feel the pure energy contained within the fruits, which was indeed extraordinary.

This Myriad Treasures Pavilion certainly knows how to conduct itself.

"Then I shall accept them." Lin Fan motioned for Red Diamond to take the jade box, then asked casually, "Steward Jin is very familiar with the Central District?"

"I wouldn't dare say familiar, but after operating for many years, I have some understanding." Wealthy Gold said modestly.

"Then do you know the Scarlet Dragon Secret Realm, Ice Phoenix Mystic Realm, and Demon Ape Mystic Realm?" Lin Fan asked.

Wealthy Gold was startled, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he still replied, "I have indeed heard of these three Secret Realms."

"It is said that they are ancient Secret Realms with long Legacies, unfathomable in strength, and... they don't seem to be in the same plane cluster as our Blood Prison Battlefield, but in a more distant place."

"Oh?" Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Do you know which plane specifically?"

Wealthy Gold shook his head. "That is beyond my knowledge."

"The coordinates of such ancient Secret Realms are top secret. However..."

He paused, lowering his voice. "Myriad Treasures Pavilion's headquarters is said to have trade relations with numerous planes, so perhaps... they have intelligence in this regard."

"But to access it, extremely high authority is required, or... a huge price must be paid."

Lin Fan nodded and asked no further questions.

It seems that to find the lairs of those three old dogs, he still needs to go to the Central District and leverage powerful forces like Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

"One last question." Lin Fan looked at Wealthy Gold. "If I want to find a specific Plane Passage to return to my original world, can Myriad Treasures Pavilion... do that?"

The smile on Wealthy Gold's face disappeared completely for the first time.

He was silent for a long time before slowly speaking:

"City Lord Lin, it's not that I'm shirking."

"Locating and opening a passage to a specific native plane... this is a forbidden-level technique throughout the Blood Prison Battlefield, only the most top-tier forces or the Battlefield Enforcer have the ability to do it."

"Moreover, the cost... is immeasurable."

He looked directly at Lin Fan, his tone unprecedentedly serious:

"What is needed is not just resources, but also... a coordinate anchor."

"You must possess a spatial coordinate imprint of your original world, or an item of reception from that world."

"Otherwise, even with immense power, it would be impossible to precisely locate a specific world in the vast sea of planes."

coordinate anchor?

spatial coordinate imprint?

item of reception?

Lin Fan frowned slightly.

He had none of these things.

He was being hunted down and accidentally fell into a plane crack to arrive here, so how could he have a coordinate imprint?

Wait... Lin Fan's heart suddenly stirred.

Perhaps... the System has a way?

[Ding! Host's request detected.]

[You can consume prestige value to purchase the Plane Coordinate Recall Service in the System Mall. The Host needs to provide at least one item from the original world as a medium. The amount of prestige value consumed is directly proportional to the plane distance and world Rank.]

[Current estimated consumption: No less than 500,000 prestige value.]

[Do you wish to view details now?]

500,000 prestige value?

Lin Fan's eyelids twitched.

He currently only had a little over 120,000, which was far from enough.

"Not now." Lin Fan replied to the System in his mind.

It seems that the most pressing task is to frantically earn prestige value, while also increasing his strength and status in the Central District to obtain more resources and intelligence.

"I understand." Lin Fan nodded to Wealthy Gold. "Thank you, Steward Jin, for clarifying."

Wealthy Gold breathed a sigh of relief and put his smile back on. "City Lord Lin is too polite."

"Then I won't disturb you any further. I will take my leave and discuss the cooperation details with Miss Red Rhombus."

"Please do."

Wealthy Gold, with his two attendants, respectfully withdrew.

Inside the hall, silence returned.

"Lord," the Blood Emperor couldn't help but ask, "is this Myriad Treasures Pavilion trustworthy?"

"Merchants value profit; trustworthiness is irrelevant. As long as our interests align, we can cooperate." Lin Fan said indifferently. "Besides, we indeed need channels in the Central District right now."

Ice Soul softly asked, "Then, Lord, will you participate in the Myriad Races Prodigy Battle?"

"Participate, why not participate?" A cold glint flashed in Lin Fan's eyes. "How can I miss such a great opportunity to show off... ahem, such a great opportunity to Make a Name for Myself and acquire resources?"

"Moreover..."

He looked at the gilded invitation in his hand.

"I must get my hands on the opportunity for plane travel."

"Three months..."

Lin Fan stood up, looking out the window, flames seemingly burning in his eyes.

"That's enough for me to Breakthrough to Peak Martial King."

"By then, those Prodigies in the Central District..."

"I hope they don't disappoint me too much."

[Ding! Central District goal set, domineering declaration, prestige value +4000!]

[Current prestige value: 130,570 points!]

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