The next day, the warm sunlight shone on Lanyan City, making the white bricks of the city look even whiter. Lin Muyu led the horse and entered the Imperial Merchant Firm with a weary face.
…
"Big Brother Yu!"
Jin Xiaotang's voice seemed to have a certain appeal. Although Lin Muyu knew that this was her business strategy, he had unconsciously treated Jin Xiaotang as a younger sister. He shook his head and laughed at himself. He was too f * cking immersed in his role!
"Here, the average transaction price of 100 bottles of Dream of the Zenith last time was 7700 Jin Yin Coins, so we got a total of 770,000 Jin Yin Coins. After deducting the 10% handling fee, we need to pay you a total of 700,000 Jin Yin Coins. Big Brother Yu, do the math. There are a total of 700 diamond coins here, all prepared for you …"
Looking at the large pile of diamond coins glistening under the light, Lin Muyu secretly praised. The Imperial Merchant Firm was indeed not short of money. This was the economic center of Lanyan City. From high-end weapons and medicine to rice and cloth that were close to the people's livelihood, the Imperial Merchant Firm alone supported almost half of Lanyan City's economy. It was no wonder that Jin Xiaotang's status in Lanyan City was so outstanding that she felt like she could summon wind and rain. However, this beautiful girl knew how to hide her strength and bide her time. She did not offend anyone and only focused on business operations.
Stuffing piles of diamond coins into the Qiankun Bag, Lin Muyu's heart was filled with happiness.
Jin Xiaotang tilted her head and watched him collect the money. Suddenly, her eyes fell on the Dragon Spirit Sword on his back. She couldn't help but be stunned. She opened her small mouth and said, "Big Brother Yu, you recast a weapon?"
"Yes."
"What's the name of this sword?"
"The Dragon Spirit Sword. It was forged from that stubborn stone of yours and fused with the Ten-Thousand-Year Dragon Snake Soul."
"It looks so powerful …"
Jin Xiaotang was in high spirits and said with a smile, "That … Big Brother Yu, can you let Xiaotang see the sharpness of this Dragon Spirit Sword? I can feel that … this sword must be very sharp, right? "
"Well, how do you want to see it?" Lin Muyu asked with a smile.
Jin Xiaotang thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Our Imperial Chamber of Commerce's shield shop has recently received a batch of shields with excellent defense. How about this … I'll have someone send over a shield, and you can try it out?"
"Alright!"
Jin Xiaotang immediately opened the door and said to the people outside, "Uncle Wang, have the owner of the shield shop deliver the Fire Armor Shield that he is most proud of. Hmph, yesterday I heard him brag that this shield is the hardest thing in the world. No weapon can harm it, and even the Emperor's Desolation Sword can't cut it."
"Alright, First Young Miss, please wait a moment!"
…
Not long after, a burly man walked in with a giant shield that had flames lingering around it. This burly man was the owner of the shield shop. He only wore a thin shirt in the middle of winter, and his chest hair was exposed. He looked very domineering, and could be said to be the overlord of the shop owners. He casually walked into the back hall, and placed the shield on the ground with a "dang" sound. He smiled and said, "Miss Tang, what's wrong … What kind of weapon did you find to break my Fire Armor Shield? Haha, don't say I didn't warn you. If you can't cut it, I won't be responsible if your weapon breaks! "
Jin Xiaotang smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Zhou, what's the point of just testing the shield? Why don't we make a bet?"
"Bet? Alright, Miss Xiaotang, what do you want to bet? "
Jin Xiaotang blinked and said, "How about this, if I can cut the Fire Armor Shield, I'll increase my share of the profits from the sale of your shields from ten percent to twenty percent."
The owner's eyes were immediately filled with passion, "What if I can't cut it?"
Jin Xiaotang covered her mouth and laughed, "If you can't cut it, I won't take a single copper coin from your shop's rent in the future. How about it?"
The owner was very happy and said with the shield in his hand, "Alright, it's a deal."
At the side, Lin Muyu said, "Um … can I add a bargaining chip?"
"What bargaining chip?"
"If I can cut this Fire Armor Shield, Shopkeeper Zhou will give me 200 Superior Grade shields. How about it?"
Shopkeeper Zhou raised his thick eyebrows, "Heh, as you say. I have confidence in my shields."
"Alright, please hold the shield well. Be careful, don't hurt yourself."
"Don't worry, come on!"
Shopkeeper Zhou shouted in a low voice. His sea of energy sank, and he stood there with the shield in his hand. He actually gave off the feeling of an immovable mountain. Lin Muyu couldn't help but sigh. The imperial capital was indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. This small shop owner actually had the cultivation of the second level of the Earth Realm!
…
"Clang!"
The Dragon Spirit Sword was unsheathed, and the blade shone brightly. Lin Muyu held the sword with one hand, and battle energy surged into it. In an instant, the Dragon Spirit Sword shone brightly, and there was actually a dragon snake circling around the sword.
"Saint Beast soul!" Jin Xiaotang's mouth fell open, and she said, "It really is a saint grade soul. Hehe, Uncle Zhou, you have to be careful!"
Lin Muyu leaped forward, and her body spun in the air. She swung the sword with one hand, and the Dragon Spirit Sword drew a beautiful arc in the air. With overwhelming battle energy, it directly landed on the Fire Armor Shield!
"Kacha!"
The sound was very clear. The sword swept past, and in the next moment, Lin Muyu had already sheathed the sword. "Clang!" It was as if the Dragon Spirit Sword had never been unsheathed.
In the time it took for a spark to fly off a flint, Shopkeeper Zhou stood there in a daze. He was almost scared out of his wits by Lin Muyu's sudden increase in power. That was a Heavenly Realm expert!
Looking down, the Fire Armor Shield that he was so proud of had already been broken in half. Lin Muyu's control of her strength was perfect. The battle energy only split the shield, but it did not extend out to cut Shopkeeper Zhou's arm. Otherwise, with the sharpness of the Dragon Spirit Sword, perhaps Shopkeeper Zhou's body would have been cut in half. No, with the angle that Lin Muyu had slashed at, Shopkeeper Zhou would have been cut into five pieces!
"This … How is this possible …"
Looking at the scattered Fire Armor Shield on the ground, Shopkeeper Zhou's face was full of disbelief, "This … This is a shield forged from the Black Turtle Fire Armor for ten thousand years, how could it be cut in half …"
Jin Xiaotang patted his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Uncle Zhou, if you agree to a bet, you must accept your loss!"
Shopkeeper Zhou nodded, "Of course, but Sir, can you let me take a look at your sword?"
Lin Muyu crossed her arms in front of her chest, and smiled as she shook her head, "No, it's just a slightly sharp blade."
He understood the principle of not showing off one's wealth. In fact, the reason why he was willing to make the bet was to help Jin Xiaotang. Otherwise, he would not have been willing to let the Dragon Spirit Sword out of its sheath so easily. After all, the more people knew about this sword, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
"Fine, fine …"
Shopkeeper Zhou said dejectedly, "Sir, please come with me. I will fulfill my promise and give you 200 excellent quality shields. What do you want these shields for?"
"Just send them directly to the Eagle Nest Camp."
"Okay."
Shopkeeper Zhou's eyes lit up, and he said, "Sir, could you be the new Commander of the Eagle Nest Camp, Lin Muyu … The Lin Muyu who saved Her Highness?"
"Yes."
"Ha, I see. Then I did not give these 200 shields to the wrong person!"
"Haha, thank you very much."
"You're welcome. It is the store's honor to be able to send these shields to the Royal Guards."
…
At night, the 200 shields were sent to the Eagle Nest Camp directly into the military warehouse, and then distributed to those who needed them. As for Lin Muyu, the "idle" Commander, he finally returned to the Eagle Nest Camp. Fortunately, he had Wei Chou and Xiahou Sang, these two capable men, to help him take care of the Eagle Nest Camp. Otherwise, he would have been in a terrible situation.
"Sir."
Wei Chou stood at the side, cupped his fists, and said, "After the Winter Sacrifice Ceremony, the Ze Tian Palace's new mission has been sent to the Eagle Nest Camp. The mission this time is relatively simple. We need to hunt 30 Cloud Deer and 500 Swift Wolf Skins in the Dragon Seeking Forest within a month. In addition, His Majesty wants to customize new battle robes for the Commander-level generals stationed at the border, so we need 100 Snow Fox Skins. Yesterday, I led 30 people to the edge of the Dragon Seeking Forest and have already hunted 40 Snow Foxes."
Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile. "So efficient?"
Xiahou Sang joked, "Sir Wei Chou's archery skills are becoming more and more exquisite. Now, it can be said that he can shoot a willow leaf a hundred steps away, and with the Demon Devouring Bow that the Commander rewarded him with, killing those Snow Foxes is like killing a chicken with a butcher's knife."
Wei Chou smiled awkwardly. "Sir Xiahou Sang, you flatter me. This is the result of the Eagle Nest Camp's soldiers working together."
As he spoke, Wei Chou suddenly thought of something and said, "Sir, the triennial Sword Duel Tournament will be held in five days. There are less than three days until the registration period. Has Sir signed up? I heard that Feng Jixing, Qin Lei, and the others have all signed up! "
"Oh, the Sword Duel Tournament is finally starting?"
Lin Muyu grinned and said with a smile, "Alright, where can I sign up?"
"The Sword Duel Tournament is directly organized by the Ze Tian Temple, so you can directly sign up with the Ze Tian Temple's official. It is said that the registration fee is very expensive, 100 Jinyin coins. Ordinary people can't afford it, and after signing up, you must be selected by the Ministry of War before you can participate. I'm afraid that it will be very difficult for commoners to have the opportunity to participate."
"Is that so …" Lin Muyu frowned and said, "What are the benefits of winning the Sword Duel Tournament?"
"You can obtain the 'Gilded Dragon Talisman' bestowed by His Majesty. This Gilded Dragon Talisman is a symbol of military power that is higher than the Tiger Talisman. Those who possess the Gilded Dragon Talisman can directly mobilize an army of less than ten thousand soldiers in any province within the imperial capital, but after the operation, they must report back to the Ze Tian Temple. I believe that the Gilded Dragon Talisman is more of a symbol!"
Lin Muyu frowned and said, "Then there must be a lot of people participating in the Sword Duel Tournament?"
"The noble young masters of Lanyan City and those with extraordinary cultivation will all participate, and there are even quite a number of people who have traveled thousands of miles from the other eleven provinces. For many of the declining noble families, seizing the Gilded Dragon Talisman will be an opportunity for their families to rise again."
"Will Xiang Yu participate?" Lin Muyu said indifferently, "If Xiang Yu participates, I'm afraid that others won't have the chance."
Wei Chou smiled and said, "Don't worry about this, Madam. Commander Xiang Yu will not participate."
"Why?"
"Because the age limit for the Sword Duel Tournament is 35 years old and below, and Commander Xiang Yu is already 37 years old …"
"Alright, then it's settled!"
Lin Muyu pressed the table and said with a smile, "Wei Chou, follow me to the Ze Tian Temple!"
"Yes!"
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