Two days passed in the blink of an eye. In the middle of the night, Wei Chou personally led a hundred soldiers from the Longdan Army Camp to transport away the fruits of Lin Muyu's labor — 250 bottles of Dream of the Extreme Peaks, and a total of 298 weapons. Most of these weapons were of the Spirit Grade, and a few of them were of the Mysterious Grade. Furthermore, Lin Muyu took out the few remaining high-aged Spirit Stones in her Qiankun Bag and forged a few Mysterious Grade Level One and Two weapons. Most of them were spears, sabers, and other weapons suitable for killing on the battlefield.
It had only been three years since the Yihe Nation's chaos ended. Soldiers from both nations were fighting desperately at the borders every day. The weapons' aesthetic value had finally been reduced to the lowest point. The only thing that everyone pursued was the degree of lethality and sharpness.
… …
On the morning of the third day, the Ziyin Flower Merchant Association officially opened for business. Jin Xiaotang used her past connections and the powerful power of the Jinyin coins to promote the establishment. A day ago, there were already nobles coming from the Seven Seas Province, the Cloud Province, the Heaven's Pivot Province, and the Earth Star Province. They were all here for the bottles of Dream of the Extreme Peaks and a suitable weapon.
"Great Deacon, Miss Xiaotang is already waiting outside," Ma Lin, the Gold Star instructor of the Sanctum, said respectfully from outside.
"Oh, got it …"
Lin Muyu was taking a nap with her eyes closed. When she heard Ma Lin's voice, she immediately opened her eyes and patted the dust off her body. She said, "Sir Ma Lin, call all the Gold Star instructors and Gold Star Sparring Masters to follow me to the Ziyin Flower Merchant Association to support Xiaotang."
"Yes, Grand Deacon!"
Soon, a total of seven Gold Star instructors, five Gold Star Sparring Masters, and three deacons were ready. They stood respectfully in the hall, waiting for Lin Muyu, the young Grand Deacon. Although he was very young, Zheng Shanhe, Bai Lifu, and the others were already convinced by this young Grand Deacon. Lin Muyu had been in a coma for three years. He was now 26 years old, but he had already stepped into the Third Heaven of the Heaven Realm. He could break through and step into the Sanctuary realm at any time. Such a genius who could step into the Sanctuary realm before the age of 30 was unheard of. Moreover, after the battle in Lanyan City, Lin Muyu dared to face the Divine Luo Lan, which was something that ordinary people could not do. This made his status in the hearts of the warriors in the cultivation world of the empire become more and more respected.
"Great Deacon, we can set off now." Zheng Shanhe cupped his fists.
"Alright, let's go."
Outside the temple, Jin Xiaotang waited for a long time with a few guards hired by the Chamber of Commerce. She smiled and said, "Brother Yu, if you didn't come out, I would have rushed in. Soon, the opening ceremony is about to begin."
"Alright!"
Everyone went to the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce together. There were already many people outside the door. Unlike what they had imagined, there were no firecrackers, because there was no gunpowder in the Shattered Cauldron Realm for the time being. This was a problem that Lin Muyu had thought about for a long time. In this era of cold weapons, if gunpowder and heavy artillery could be developed, it would probably be enough to reverse the situation. Unfortunately, Lin Muyu had walked through many mountains and seen many mines, but he had not found any trace of sulfur. There was no sulfur in this world, so naturally, it could not be made into gunpowder.
…
After entering the Chamber of Commerce, it was indeed bustling with activity. There was an endless stream of people riding their horses into the Chamber of Commerce. A group of people dressed in luxurious clothes crowded together, commenting on the weapons, potions, and armors displayed in the Chamber of Commerce. Most of the weapons were made by Lin Muyu, but no one knew it.
However, the Temple and the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce had a close relationship. The world would soon know that Lin Muyu was a Master Refiner. But even if they knew, there were not many people in Lanyan City who could be a match for Lin Muyu. Xiang Yu was one, but Xiang Yu did not have absolute confidence in Lin Muyu's victory.
After the opening ceremony, it was time for the auction.
Jin Xiaotang, who was wearing a red and white dress, gracefully walked onto the stage. She held a scroll in her hand and smiled as she announced the auction's list of items. "First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming from afar to support the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce. The next items to be auctioned are: Green Unadorned Blade, Mysterious Grade Rank One, starting price of 3,000 Jin Lin dollars. Extreme Fire Spear, Mysterious Grade Rank One, starting price of 4,000 Jin Lin dollars. Fire Fox Spear, Mysterious Grade Rank One, starting price of 4,000 Jin Lin dollars. Sealing Thunder Sword, Mysterious Grade Rank Two, starting price of 2,000 Jin Lin dollars …"
She announced 50 weapons in a row, and her face was flushed red.
The people below the stage could not hold back any longer. Someone immediately shouted, "When will the auction for Dream of the Extreme Peak begin?"
"Don't worry, Lord." Jin Xiaotang giggled. "After the weapons are auctioned, it will be Dream of the Extreme Peak's turn!"
Thus, the process proceeded smoothly step by step.
There were still too many rich people in Lanyan City. Moreover, there were also quite a few rich people from Heaven's Pivot Province, Earth Star Province, and other provinces. A few Mysterious Grade Rank One weapons were auctioned for a high price of over 50,000 Jin Lin dollars. This made Jin Xiaotang extremely happy. When it came to the auction of Peak of Dreams, it caused an even bigger uproar. The first bottle of Peak of Dreams was sold for 14000 Gold Khin Coins, and the second bottle was sold for 13200 Gold Khin Coins.
On the second floor of the auction, Lin Muyu, Wei Chou, Qin Yan, and the rest were watching the auction with great interest. In the past, it was the Imperial Capital Chamber of Commerce that earned money. But this time, it was all their own profits.
Qin Yan narrowed his eyes and said, "Big Brother, look at that person in black who just bid for a bottle of Dream of the Extreme Peak. Looking at his attire, he should be from Lingnan. Could he be a spy from the Yihe Empire? Do you want … me to take him down? "
"No need."
Lin Muyu shook her head. "Even if he's from the Yihe Empire, he can't make a move here. The Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce is a merchant. Moreover, there are still merchants traveling between Lingnan and Lingbei to this day. So there's no meaning in capturing people here. It will only ruin our own business."
"En, I understand."
…
However, not long after, there was suddenly a hubbub of activity outside. A Longdan Army Camp soldier dashed up the stairs and cupped his fists at Lin Muyu. "Lord, something bad has happened. Tang Lu brought a group of Seven Seas City's City Defense Army and is causing trouble outside. He said that the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce has infiltrated a spy from the Yihe Empire. He wants to bring people to capture them. Our people are almost unable to stop them."
"Tang Lu?"
Lin Muyu gritted her teeth and said, "Go, follow us out to take a look. Don't let Tang Lu's people disrupt the order of the chamber of commerce."
"Yes!"
A group of staff from the Longdan Army Camp and Temple followed Lin Muyu downstairs and took a detour to the entrance of the chamber of commerce. Sure enough, Tang Lu brought around three hundred City Defense Army soldiers and was causing trouble outside. They were almost at the point of drawing their swords.
"Stop!"
Lin Muyu shouted in a low voice. She walked forward with a slight smile and cupped her fists. "This subordinate greets the Marquis of Lingbei."
Tang Lu also smiled and cupped his fists. "Tang Lu greets the Grand Deacon."
"I didn't know that the Marquis would grace us with his presence.
"No need to be polite." Tang Lu waved his hand and said with a slightly respectful expression, "Grand Deacon, I just received a secret report saying that a spy from the Yihe Empire of Lingnan has infiltrated the merchants and entered the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce. So, I immediately led the City Defense Army to capture him. I hope that Grand Deacon can let them pass. I am carrying out official duties."
"Official duties?" Lin Muyu raised her brows and said with a smile, "As far as I know, the Imperial Army is responsible for the safety of the city. I dare not trouble the Marquis of Lingbei's City Defense Army. Why is it this time?"
Tang Lu said, "A spy from the Yihe Empire has infiltrated Lanyan City. This is no small matter, so the City Defense Army has personally taken action."
Wei Chou couldn't help but sneer. "Marquis, the Temple is responsible for the safety of the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce. There is no need for the City Defense Army to interfere. Marquis of Lingbei, please return!"
"Commander Wei Chou has quite the tone!" Tang Lu laughed. "A mere commander of the Longdan Army Camp and a mere Thousand-man Commander dares to speak to me like this?"
Lin Muyu hinted with her eyes.
Wei Chou cupped his fists. "This subordinate was anxious just now and lost his sense of propriety. I hope that the Marquis can forgive me!"
"Humph!"
Tang Lu said indifferently, "Grand Deacon, let them pass immediately. Otherwise, I will think that you are deliberately protecting a spy from the Yihe Empire. Don't blame me for taking action."
"Want to take action?"
Lin Muyu slowly raised her hand and said, "Everyone from the Longdan Army Camp and the Temple, prepare for battle. Whoever dares to make a move against us will be killed without mercy. I will bear all responsibility after this!"
Wei Chou and the rest raised their longbows one after another. Qin Yan also drew his Fire Serpent Spear. The Dragon Scale Armor coiled around his body as he looked at Tang Lu with a grin.
Everyone here was the elites of the Longdan Army Camp and the Temple. In addition, there was Lin Muyu with Heavenly Emperor cultivation. If they really took action, Tang Lu probably wouldn't even have a 10% chance of victory!
…
At this time, Jin Xiaotang, who handled matters the softest, appeared. She gave Tang Lu a graceful lady's bow and said with a smile, "The Marquis might not know, but the owner of this Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce isn't me, Jin Xiaotang, but someone else. It's just that because of her … the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce absolutely won't protect a spy from the Yihe Empire."
"Oh?" Tang Lu raised his eyebrows and said, "What do you mean?"
Jin Xiaotang reached into her bosom and took out the chamber of commerce contract. With a shake of her hand, the contract swiftly unfolded and she said with a smile, "Marquis Lingbei, please take a good look. The owner of the chamber of commerce is Her Highness, Empress Qin Yin. This contract has Her Highness's personal signature and the Empress's seal. If the Marquis suspects that we are sheltering a spy, then it's the same as suspecting that Empress Qin Yin is sheltering a spy."
Immediately, the group of soldiers behind Tang Lu all knelt down and shouted, "Long live the Empress!"
Tang Lu was also startled. He gritted his teeth and said, "Lin Muyu, consider yourself formidable! Let's go! "
The city defense troops came quickly and left quickly as well.
"What the hell is this Tang Lu up to?" Lin Muyu frowned.
Jin Xiaotang smiled and said, "Brother Yu might not know, but the Dragon Search Chamber of Commerce, which has the most business in Lanyan City, is actually backed by Duke Lan. Otherwise, how do you think Pan Dingtian was able to make the nameless Dragon Search Chamber of Commerce rise so quickly after the massacre of the city? We stole Duke Lan's business, which is why Tang Lu came to make things difficult for us. It's all thanks to Brother Yu's move. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do this time. "
"I see."
Lin Muyu clenched her fist tightly. It seemed like the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce still had a long way to go to unify the economic lifeline of Lanyan City!
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