24: Then go to Wanbaoge

The forces of the other four major cities even took the initiative to express their willingness to pay a certain annual 'protection fee' to the Su Family.

The amount wasn't huge; each Soul Transformation Stage force only paid five hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Every year, it added up to nearly ten million Spirit Stones that the Su Family essentially picked up for free.

Among the other four major cities, there were nearly twenty Soul Transformation Stage forces.

In the long run, ten years would mean one hundred million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, which was still a very considerable amount.

However, their actions showed they were perceptive. The Su Family's strength now far exceeded the other four cities; on the surface, they had four Soul Transformation Stage experts and one Void Refining Stage powerhouse.

And in the shadows, there was also the big boss, Su Chen.

The actions of the four cities were actually no different from voluntarily becoming vassals of the Su Family. If they hadn't taken the initiative, Su Qingtian would have unified the four cities sooner or later anyway.

Forces in the Profound Sky Realm also have Rank classifications.

They are divided into King-Grade, Emperor-Grade, Saint-Grade, and Deity-Grade.

A King-Grade force is, for example, the Jinghong Dynasty located near Bright Moon City. It's a typical King-Grade force. Alternatively, any force with a Body Integration Stage expert can also be called King-Grade.

Emperor-Grade refers to forces with Dao-Entry Stage experts.

Saint-Grade refers to the Holy Lands and Ancient Clans in the current Profound Sky Realm, forces guarded by Saint-level experts.

As for Deity-Grade, simply put, it refers to forces or families with Great Emperor experts. However, the current Profound Sky Realm no longer has forces of this level.

But there are some families that once produced a Great Emperor who still refer to themselves as Emperor Clans today.

The people of the Su Family were not mediocre either. Su Qingtian naturally had his own ideals and ambitions; he also wanted to elevate the Su Family to a King-Grade force.

To achieve this step, a massive amount of resources would certainly be required. Bringing the other four major cities under their banner would naturally bring many benefits to the Su Family.

Even though various forces were showing goodwill to the Su Family now, Su Qingtian would still force them to submit sooner or later.

A complete and total submission.

"Chen'er, keep this Dragon Transformation Pill for your own use."

In the inner courtyard of the Su Family, Su Qingtian handed over the Dragon Transformation Pill obtained from the auction.

In his view, this kind of Medicinal Pill would have the best effect if used by Su Chen.

Su Chen's face showed some displeasure: "Dad, I've already told you, I don't lack resources at all. You can keep it for yourself."

"Whatever I give to the Su Family, the Su Family should just take. Don't be so polite with me in the future."

Su Qingtian was always thinking of him, which was indeed very good, but the key point was that Su Chen didn't lack resources at all.

Su Chen simply waved his hand, and the hall was instantly filled with a rich pill fragrance. The energy emitted by each pill exceeded that of the Dragon Transformation Pill in Su Qingtian's hand.

"I don't lack things like Tier 6 Medicinal Pills at all."

Su Qingtian originally wanted to say something, but after seeing the seven or eight Tier 6 Medicinal Pills that appeared in Su Chen's hand, his pupils suddenly shrank.

Holy crap!

He was completely dumbfounded!

Tier 6 Medicinal Pills were rare treasures in Bright Moon City. Something like the Dragon Transformation Pill had last appeared ten years ago.

But Su Chen had casually pulled out several Tier 6 Medicinal Pills, and all of them were of a higher grade than the Dragon Transformation Pill.

This shocked Su Qingtian so much that he was speechless.

I was truly ignorant!

This is simply beyond ridiculous; it's absolutely insane.

Su Qingtian awkwardly took the pill back.

Seeing this, Su Chen said: "Keep this pill for yourself and reach the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage as soon as possible. When the time comes, I'll get you a Void Transformation Pill."

Su Qingtian's expression shook: "You can even get a Void Transformation Pill?"

Compared to the Dragon Transformation Pill, the Void Transformation Pill was a true supreme treasure. It could allow a Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator to break through directly to the Void Refining Stage.

However, this kind of pill must be refined by a Tier 7 Alchemist. Consequently, in the entire Eastern Region, Void Transformation Pills were rare treasures.

Su Chen said with a calm expression: "It's just a mere Tier 7 pill. I can even get Tier 8 and Tier 9 pills."

"You probably don't have a very clear understanding of my Revered Master."

Since that Revered Master was non-existent anyway, he could brag however he wanted.

Su Qingtian was so shocked he couldn't speak. He could even get Tier 8 and Tier 9 pills?

Are there even Tier 8 Alchemists in the Eastern Region?

While he was dazed, Su Chen stood up and turned to leave the hall: "I'm going out for a bit."

Looking at Su Chen's back, Su Qingtian was silent for a long time. Finally, he lifted his head with a smile, his eyes full of gratification.

"Qingling, our child... is truly successful."

...After Su Chen left the Su Family, he went straight toward Wanbao Pavilion.

Although the Su Family did not lack cultivation resources now, a problem still existed.

The resources were too singular, there were few choices of Cultivation Techniques, and there wasn't a single Alchemist or Artifact Refiner.

A massive Family entirely composed of brawling Cultivators was clearly very unreasonable.

Furthermore, Su Chen faced another problem: he had too many Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Spirit Stones were troublesome to absorb and weren't as effective as Heaven And Earth Treasures. Therefore, Su Chen planned to spend some Spirit Stones to buy more Heaven And Earth Treasures to enhance the Su Family's strength.

Wanbao Pavilion.

As soon as Su Chen walked up, the receptionist at the door's eyes immediately lit up.

"Greetings, Young Clan Leader Su!"

The Su Family was now the overlord of Bright Moon City. Coupled with Su Chen's inhumanly wealthy bidding at the previous auction, seeing Su Chen now was like seeing a great tycoon.

"What does Young Clan Leader Su plan to buy? This humble one will take you to see it immediately."

The receptionist's face was full of flattery, his desire to please evident in his expression.

Su Chen stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly: "Call Manager Zhu out. I have quite a few things to buy."

The smile on the receptionist's face didn't change as he said respectfully: "Please wait a moment, Young Clan Leader. This humble one will go call the Manager out right away."

With that, he left.

If it were anyone else, even if the former Wang Ming had come to Wanbao Pavilion, they wouldn't have had the confidence to directly call for Zhu Li.

But ever since the incident at the last auction, Zhu Li had specifically instructed that as soon as Su Chen arrived, he should be notified immediately.

Less than ten breaths of time later, Zhu Li walked toward him with a conciliatory smile.

"Little friend Su Chen, I was busy just now and couldn't personally welcome our distinguished guest. It was truly a dereliction of duty on my part."

It had to be said that the people of Wanbao Pavilion were very smooth. Even as a Void Refining Stage expert, he still kept his posture extremely low in front of Su Chen.

But this was normal. The other party was here to deliver Spirit Stones; there was nothing wrong with having a lower posture.

For merchants, a thick skin was their powerful weapon.

Zhu Li said with a smile: "Little friend, this way please."

Soon, several people entered a luxurious private room. The two sat opposite each other, with pastries and freshly poured tea placed on the table.

Su Chen grabbed a light red pastry and said with a smile: "Manager Zhu is really going all out, using this level of Spirit Cake to entertain people."

The pastries on the table contained massive spiritual energy. If sold individually, each piece would be worth at most thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

Zhu Li laughed: "Look at what you're saying, little friend. You are a distinguished guest of our Wanbao Pavilion. If you like these little things, I'll have someone pack some up and send them to the Su Family immediately."

Truly a merchant; a few words made Su Chen feel extremely comfortable.

Zhu Li changed the subject and asked curiously: "What does little friend Su Chen want to buy this time? I'll have someone bring it over right away."