150: Senior sister? Junior sister?

White Crane Lake was vast and shimmering, with countless Cultivators tending to spiritual fields, herb gardens, and orchards along its shores.

Occasionally, a swarm of Black Crystal Bees would fly out from the center of the lake, scattering to various places to collect nectar.

Several small boats floated on the lake, where Liu Family Cultivators were caring for the spiritual fish and various aquatic products.

Thanks to the Merchant Alliance and Liu Xuan's concessions, in just a few short years, White Crane Lake had recovered to its state before the Chen Family's destruction.

With the addition of countless Yongning Family members, it was even more prosperous than during the Chen Family's time.

"Is this White Crane Lake?"

"The scenery is quite nice!"

Two figures flew through the air, stopping not far from the lake's edge to look down.

The two, a man and a woman, were both dressed in colorful robes. Their vibrant attire didn't appear gaudy; instead, their handsome features made them look exceptionally beautiful.

"It's said that this Liu Xuan only has Middle Stage of Qi Refining cultivation, yet he dares to occupy a second-tier Spiritual Vein with just a spiritual bee at Qi Refining Perfection. He's quite bold."

The man in colorful robes looked at the countless spiritual fields below and the orderly working Cultivators, a hint of jealousy stirring in his heart.

The woman in colorful robes glanced at him indifferently. "Liu Xuan has Ancestor Qingyun of the Red Pine Sect, and even Immortal Master Xiao, backing him. He's not as simple as he appears."

"Put away your petty thoughts. If you ruin my important business when we meet later, you know the consequences!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Senior Sister, don't worry, I know my limits."

The man in colorful robes said in a hurry and with fear, his hint of jealousy instantly extinguished.

The woman in colorful robes ignored him, looked around at the surroundings below, and flew towards the Merchant Alliance branch by the lake.

The current Merchant Alliance branch had already become a small market, with many additional buildings constructed around it.

Many shops had also opened there, primarily serving the Merchant Alliance members by the lake, as well as the Sect Disciples and Liu Family members on the island.

After landing on the plaza, the two found Wang Yuwan, who was currently in charge of the Merchant Alliance, and presented their visiting card.

"Nether Fire Sect, Personal Disciple of Three Poisons Ancestor. Weren't the brothers Yu Lie and Yu Feng here before? Why the change of people?"

Wang Yuwan took the visiting card, looked at it, and then frowned her willow-like brows as she looked at the two and asked.

Having long followed She Xiaorong in handling Merchant Alliance affairs, Wang Yuwan also developed a powerful aura. She showed no fear even when facing Cultivators.

Being questioned by a Martial Artist in such a tone, a hint of ferocity flashed in the eyes of the man in colorful robes.

But when he felt the cold gaze of the woman in colorful robes behind him, a brilliant smile immediately appeared on his face, and he said politely:

"To answer Madam, brothers Yu Lie and Yu Feng were delayed by some matters. I am their Senior Brother, and from now on, I will be responsible for transactions with your alliance."

"Changed people?"

Wang Yuwan felt that something must have happened. How could such a big business change hands so easily?

However, she couldn't make decisions on this matter. Whatever had happened, Liu Xuan needed to handle it personally.

"Please wait a moment!"

After instructing a subordinate to temporarily settle the two, Wang Yuwan immediately went to Lake Heart Island to report to Liu Xuan.

After Wang Yuwan left, the two were led by a subordinate to the reception hall, where they were served the finest spiritual tea.

"Senior Sister, that Mortal woman just now is one of Liu Xuan's Concubines. This man can even fancy such a woman; if you personally make a move, wouldn't it be simple to control him?"

In the mind of the man in colorful robes, anyone other than a Cultivator, whether a Martial Artist or not, was a Mortal, an ant.

Wang Yuwan's appearance was acceptable, but as a Mortal, she was only fit to be an ox, a horse, or a slave.

Liu Xuan even took such a Mortal as a Concubine; he truly was not picky and lustful to a certain extent.

The woman in colorful robes quietly sipped her spiritual tea, not refuting his words.

Liu Xuan's background was complex, and his actions were unconventional. She couldn't say for sure if he was truly that lustful.

According to the reliable information she had, Liu Xuan had indeed married countless Concubines and had at least dozens of children.

Why would a Cultivator with a promising future be so obsessed with women and children?

This time she came personally, not only for the immense benefits contained in the ice blue soul-stabbing talisman but also out of curiosity about Liu Xuan.

The two chatted telepathically for a while, then a handsome man walked in from outside.

The man was tall, dressed in a black magic robe with gold trim, possessing an incomparably noble temperament, yet he looked extremely young, as if he were only a sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth.

'So handsome!'

The two considered themselves handsome, but the moment they saw Liu Xuan, they both felt a sense of inferiority.

Most Cultivators were not ugly, and there was no shortage of handsome people, but they rarely saw anyone reach Liu Xuan's level.

"I am Xu Bin, Personal Disciple of Three Poisons Ancestor of the Nether Fire Sect. Greetings, Talisman Master Liu!"

Xu Bin recovered himself and bowed to Liu Xuan, then pointed to the woman in colorful robes behind him, "This is my Junior Sister, Lu Ping."

Liu Xuan returned the bow, while also observing them.

Xu Bin was tall and thin, with an idol trainee-like appearance, indeed a bit handsome, just a little bit effeminate.

Just so-so!

It was Lu Ping behind him that made Liu Xuan's eyes light up. She wasn't tall, probably around 1.65 meters, but her proportions were perfect, with all the right curves.

Moreover, her features were extremely delicate, like a beautiful loli stepping out of a two-dimensional world.

Paired with her colorful attire, she was exceptionally eye-catching and visually striking.

"I heard that brothers Yu Lie and Yu Feng were delayed by something. Are you responsible for trading with me from now on?"

Liu Xuan came and sat down at the head seat, his gaze unabashedly wandering over Lu Ping.

"Precisely!"

"The arrangements they made with Fellow Daoist Liu remain unchanged; only the person in charge has become me."

Xu Bin's attitude changed from how he spoke with Lu Ping, as if he were the one in charge of everything.

"Delayed by something?"

"They wouldn't have died, would they?"

Liu Xuan picked up the spiritual tea, took a sip, and casually uttered a sentence.

Xu Bin's expression remained unchanged. "The two brothers were ordered by Old Ancestor to perform a mission in a distant foreign land some time ago. Whether they are dead or not, I do not know."

Liu Xuan was noncommittal and did not pursue the question further, but instead asked, "Are you clear about the details of the transaction between them and me?"

"One hundred and fifty ice blue soul-stabbing talismans per month, fifty of which are first-tier high-grade at thirty-three Spirit Stones each, and one hundred are first-tier mid-grade at ten Spirit Stones each."

Xu Bin recounted the details of the transaction between the Yu Lie brothers and Liu Xuan.

The transaction of the ice blue soul-stabbing talisman was known only to the two brothers; such a matter would certainly not be easily told to others.

'It seems the Yu Lie brothers are likely in dire straits!'

It's just a transaction, so who cares who he trades with?

On the surface, Liu Xuan had no reason to refuse, but this Senior Brother and Junior Sister pair were quite special.

Liu Xuan could see through their cultivation at a glance. Xu Bin was at Qi Refining seventh layer, but the Junior Sister Lu Ping, who appeared to have lower cultivation, was actually at Qi Refining eighth layer, which was quite dishonest.

Business, you see! It's all about integrity.

Hiding their cultivation, what were they trying to do?