120: Space Fair!

Chapter 120: Space Trading Fair!

The disappearance of the Ling Clan, on this Dou Qi Continent, was like a drop of boiling oil in a pot of water, shocking everyone.

One must know that it was one of the Eight Ancient Clans, with tens of millions of people in the Ling Realm alone.

That was tens of millions of lives.

They died without a sound.

If it hadn't been for someone stumbling upon it by chance, the news of the Ling Clan's annihilation would probably have taken longer to reach the other ancient clans. This fact sent shivers down everyone's spines; not only the other forces in the Central Plains, but even the other ancient clans strengthened their defenses during this period.

They were clearly worried about following in the Ling Clan's footsteps.

And just as everyone was discussing, Lu Chuan remained exceptionally calm; he had long anticipated that this event would occur.

He even knew the perpetrator early on.

As the situation unfolded, some began to suspect that a mastermind was behind it, attempting to seize the ancient jade, turning their suspicions towards the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan.

This was because the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan, these two great clans, were the strongest and possessed both the motive and the power to annihilate the Ling Clan.

People were in a state of panic.

Many ancient races began to guard against the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan, while the Lei Clan and the Yan Clan even formed an alliance.

Although the matter of the Ling Clan had a significant impact, everything has a shelf life. As time passed and the fervor subsided, naturally, fewer people paid attention to it.

In just half a year, most people had already forgotten about it. After all, every day brought more exciting events that captured people's attention.

One must know that the Dou Qi Continent is vast and boundless. Even in the most remote continents among the four continents of the Southeast, Northwest, and Northeast, strong individuals would emerge.

Not to mention the ancient ruins that occasionally opened.

Some elders of various sects, upon learning of Lu Chuan's achievements, went mad and relentlessly pushed their disciples during this period. According to them, it was a desire for their children to succeed.

This made a group of newly recruited young children miserable. This period could be described as painful yet joyful.

The new disciples were constantly urged by these stimulated elders. Even the senior disciples who had been cultivating for a longer time could not escape...

With the increasing number of ancient ruins during this period, they were all sent in for training.

A strange atmosphere swept across the Dou Qi Continent during this time, as if everyone was competing fiercely, gritting their teeth.

But no matter how hard they tried, that unapproachable figure always looked down upon everything from above.

However, these prodigies also came to terms with it. If they couldn't surpass Lu Chuan, couldn't they at least be stronger than their peers?

Many people held this thought, and some even broke through after diligent cultivation. There were quite a few such prodigal sons who turned over a new leaf.

Many parents were genuinely grateful to Lu Chuan this time. If it weren't for his shining example, their prodigal sons wouldn't have been stimulated to cultivate so desperately.

...

During this time, Lu Chuan also lived an exceptionally comfortable life, with a son on his left and a daughter on his right, practically transforming into a stay-at-home dad!

"Lu~ Chuan~ Dad~!"

Lu Qingxian was exquisitely delicate, especially her bright, dark eyes, which looked exceptionally adorable.

Over this period, Lu Chuan's two children had long learned to speak, their voices soft and childish. Perhaps due to their young age, Lu Qingxian always clung to her father.

At this moment, she was clutching Lu Chuan's coattail, her small head resting on his shoulder, her chin a delicate pink, and her soft black hair draped against her cheek, like some fluffy animal, making one want to stroke her little head.

Lu Chuan was happy to let her. At first, the women worried that Lu Chuan, being a rough man, wouldn't take good care of his daughter, but after many times, they gradually ignored it.

And just as Lu Chuan was enjoying this hard-earned leisure time, during this period, the news of him being a Three-Star Dou Sheng gradually spread.

It wasn't that Lu Chuan did it intentionally, but he was, after all, powerful, and he didn't hide it. As more guests came to visit, having heard that an Eighth-Grade Alchemist resided in the Lingxiao Palace.

They naturally perceived Lu Chuan's cultivation to be unfathomable!

At one point, a guest finally couldn't help but ask, and Lu Chuan naturally replied:

"Oh, you mean my cultivation? It's just a Dou Sheng."

Just a Dou Sheng!

The man was dumbfounded. One must know that even the ancestors of the Hua Sect and the Tianming Sect were only Half-Saints, yet Lu Chuan had already reached the true Dou Sheng realm.

His family held considerable weight in the Dou Qi Continent, so he naturally understood the meaning of a Dou Sheng. Seeing that Lu Chuan didn't mind the news of his cultivation realm being leaked, he decided to spread his prestige.

Thus, not long after, countless leaders of powerful forces gasped in shock upon learning that Lu Chuan was a Dou Sheng.

Among the well-informed forces in the Dou Qi Continent, the strong individuals now regarded Lu Chuan almost as a monster, because he was simply too outrageous.

........

Outside the Lingxiao Palace, dressed in a purple dress, with a cool and indifferent temperament, like a worldly green lotus.

Her slender, willow-like waist could be encircled with one hand, and her three thousand strands of black hair were tied with a wine-red ribbon. Especially her left wrist, which was exposed, had skin as fair as jade, making her appear as if she had stepped out of a painting.

Exquisitely beautiful, with a noble demeanor.

This person was Cao Ying. After leaving the Pill Tower, she finally arrived at the Northwest Continent. After submitting her invitation, Lu Chuan, filled with curiosity, soon arrived at the reception hall.

As soon as she took her seat, the girl's cool voice made Lu Chuan's expression turn strange.

"This humble girl has admired Mr. Lu for a long time. Please accept me as your disciple, sir."

"No!"

Lu Chuan resolutely refused. Although he didn't know the purpose of the person in front of him, one must know that this person came from the Cao family of the Pill Tower. Although her Alchemist wasn't an Eighth-Grade Alchemist like him, she didn't need to be someone's disciple.

In the Dou Qi Continent, once a teacher, always a father. With Cao Ying's personality, it should logically be impossible for her to submit to another man of the same age.

"Sir, please hear me out," Cao Ying said, a little unwillingly.

One must know that she was from one of the five great families of the Pill Tower, which meant countless connections and resources.

If word got out, who knows how many Alchemist Masters would rush to take her as a disciple. Cao Ying's talent was not low.

Yet, she was resolutely rejected by Lu Chuan.

One could only say he was truly the man she wanted to marry!

"Miss Cao should think carefully about becoming a disciple. Once it's done, there's no turning back."

Lu Chuan warned.

In the Dou Qi Continent, betraying one's master would lead to being scorned by everyone.

Just like Han Feng, once he betrayed his master, no matter how great his achievements, he would become a rat crossing the street, despised by all.

Countless glares!

"I won't regret it!"

Cao Ying insisted, pausing. Before Lu Chuan could refuse again, she quickly added:

"I have already discussed this matter of becoming your disciple with my clan members, and the clan has agreed. I only ask that you teach me everything you know. During my time as your disciple, if you have any needs, I will definitely do my best to resolve them."

This clearly stated that she had no unspoken motives or conspiracies; she simply wanted to become Lu Chuan's disciple and receive guidance from this renowned Eighth-Grade Alchemist.

Lu Chuan thought for a moment. The Pill Tower behind her was indeed a major force, and Cao Ying was indeed good-looking, so he reluctantly accepted her.

His Dou Sheng cultivation was sufficient to withstand risks.

Upon learning of Lu Chuan's agreement, although Cao Ying didn't show much on her face, she was overjoyed in her heart. She had pleaded and persuaded, but she finally managed to become Lu Chuan's disciple.

Perhaps this opportunity could help bridge their relationship.

One must know that an excellent man like Lu Chuan would soon be coveted by countless other women.

And Cao Ying's family was also aware of this; they were eager to befriend Lu Chuan.

As an Eighth-Grade Alchemist's disciple, if Cao Ying received even a little guidance, her Alchemist level, while not necessarily improving by leaps and bounds, would certainly see some progress.

It was better than wasting her years in the Pill Tower.

Compared to Lu Chuan, the renowned Pill Tower was far inferior.

...

Two months later, a Space Trading Fair was held in the Central Plains.

The Space Trading Fair was a rather unfamiliar term in the Central Plains.

Across the entire continent, only those top-tier forces and powerful individuals were able to glean some information about the Space Trading Fair.

Over the years, the Space Trading Fair, jointly hosted by the Earth Travel Sect, the Sky Profound Gate, and the Treasure Appraisal Mountain Sect, has grown increasingly grand.

Many reclusive powerhouses are sometimes drawn here by some peerless treasures that appear.

In truth, this place could probably be considered the most high-end trading venue on the Dou Qi Continent!

Because, even Heaven Rank Combat Skills are not extremely rare here.

Of course, if you wish to acquire them, you must offer something that satisfies the other party. Do not think of seizing items by force in such a place, as that would not only invite a joint encirclement by the three host sects but also incur the hostility of other powerhouses.

Because everyone participating in the Space Trading Fair must swear an oath that any disturber of the fair will be attacked by all!

Logically, a grand event of this scale, encompassing the entire continent, should at least be hosted by a force of the Four Directions Pavilion's caliber. Although the Earth Travel Sect and Sky Profound Gate do not have a prominent reputation on the Dou Qi Continent, their actual strength is not inferior to other major forces.

Even major forces with renowned prestige on the Dou Qi Continent, such as the Burning Flame Valley and the Tianming Sect, are extremely wary of them.

One must know that the Dou Qi Continent is full of hidden talents. Besides the One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Directions Pavilion—these overt forces—those hidden in the shadows are not just the Eight Ancient Clans. Among them, the Sky Profound Gate and the Earth Travel Sect are among these reclusive forces.

After inspection by the powerhouses of the Dou Qi Continent, they were able to host this grand event. One must know that the eyes of these powerhouses are exceptionally sharp, and it is basically impossible for them to be mistaken.

Therefore, the fairness and impartiality of this trading fair can be guaranteed.

As the opening day of the Space Trading Fair approached.

Lu Chuan, accompanied by Tang Huo'er, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, Mu Qingluan, and Cao Ying, five women, set off for the Space Trading Fair.

Along the way, the women chatted excitedly, making chirping sounds.

Xiao Yu: "When we get to the Space Trading Fair, I want to buy lots of delicious and fun things!"

Xiao Mei: "You're a mother now, act a little more composed."

Huo Ling'er: "Hehe, Yu'er is buying for the baby, and the delicious things are for Mommy!"

Mu Qingluan: "Me too!"

Now, the women's wealth was exceptionally abundant. Lu Chuan had never treated them poorly, and even though the powerhouses frequenting the Space Trading Fair were certainly wealthy, it was likely that even ordinary peak Dou Zuns couldn't compare to the women.

Cao Ying chatted along with the women. In just a short time, she had integrated seamlessly into their group. At the same time, Lu Chuan had not neglected his disciple, taking time to guide her a few times.

Cao Ying's Alchemist strength had greatly improved now.

"Lu Chuan, what all is at the Space Trading Fair?"

Xiao Yu's face was full of curiosity. Unlike Cao Ying, who came from a prominent clan, Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei's Xiao Clan was merely a declining family. Naturally, she was unaware of information like the Space Trading Fair, which only top forces on the continent knew about.

Upon hearing this, the women who were chatting all stopped what they were doing. Xiao Mei, Xiao Yu, Mu Qingluan, Huo Ling'er, and Cao Ying all turned their gazes to Lu Chuan, clearly wanting to hear his explanation.

Lu Chuan pondered for a moment, recalling the memories in his mind, and then said unhurriedly:

"Although this Space Trading Fair is not well-known externally, only the most top-tier powerhouses and forces on the Dou Qi Continent can participate. When the Space Trading Fair was first held, there was no host."

"However, as time went on, it gradually became jointly hosted by the Earth Travel Sect, the Sky Profound Gate, and the Treasure Appraisal Mountain, these three major forces."

"Don't underestimate these three major forces. Although they are not prominent on the Dou Qi Continent, their actual strength is formidable."

"If they were truly strong, how could they have remained unknown on the Dou Qi Continent for so many years?"

Xiao Yu questioned.

"Yu'er, these three major forces should be like the Eight Ancient Clans, all reclusive forces. The overt forces in the Central Plains are quite inferior in comparison."

Xiao Mei explained.

Lu Chuan nodded. He glanced around at the women, then reached out and gently tapped Xiao Yu's head.

"You talk too much!"

Of course, this was just a joke. Such playful banter often occurred and didn't mean that Lu Chuan's relationship with the women was bad.

"Hmph..." Xiao Yu pouted somewhat childishly. After giving birth to the dragon and phoenix twins, she had become quite a bit more naive.

"This Space Trading Fair will be full of hidden talents; many forces that have been lurking in the shadows will emerge, some of which are even stronger than the overt major forces in the Central Plains. You'll get to see them then."

Lu Chuan continued.

"Wow! Lu Chuan, how do you know so much?"

Xiao Yu stuck out her tongue, her face filled with awe.

"But then I thought it was you again, and it made a lot more sense. After all, there isn't such a young Dou Sheng in the entire Dou Qi Continent."

"Exactly, Lu Chuan is an Eighth-Grade Alchemist, so what if he knows a lot?"

The women's faces were calm. So many miraculous things had happened to Lu Chuan that merely knowing a bit more was not worth mentioning.

Unlike the calm women, Cao Ying was greatly surprised. As a member of the Pill Tower's Cao family, she had only learned about the Space Trading Fair from her elders.

And even that information wasn't as detailed as Lu Chuan's.

Lu Chuan even explained the origin of the Space Trading Fair, as if he had a thorough understanding of such continental secrets. If this matter were to be exposed, who knows how many top-tier powerhouses would be astonished.