Chapter 205: Treading on Thin Ice Under the Saint Sect's Rule

Jiangbei, Mount Gaizhu.

The Spiritual Vein here was rich in Wood Qi, creating a scene of vigorous vitality where all things competed for growth. Lu Yang and Perfected One Yin Shan rode their escaping lights and soon landed outside the mountain.

“The Saint Sect previously issued an order for all Jiangbei cultivators to gather here.”

Perfected One Yin Shan did not alert the Formation on the mountain. Instead, he took out a flying letter, ignited it with spiritual power, and flicked it gently, causing it to turn into spiritual light and fly into the mountain.

A moment later, a beautiful silhouette walked out from the mountain.

The newcomer had a pair of shimmering beautiful eyes and finely arched brows. Her skirt hem reached only slightly below her hips, revealing glimpses of her legs, and her body emitted a refreshing fragrance that assailed the nostrils.

“Lowly Sect cultivator Han Xiang greets the Saint Sect Perfected One.”

As soon as the woman appeared, she bowed gracefully. Her posture was extremely dignified, yet it carried an air of seduction, giving people an incredibly strong sense of contrast.

However, Lu Yang dared not be careless. This woman named Han Xiang was not simple. She was the current Sect Master of the Jiangbei Xiangqu Sect, with a cultivation at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. It was said that there was even a Great Perfected One at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment presiding over her sect, making it a prominent Demonic Path sect in Jiangbei.

“The two Perfected One have come from afar. Why not come inside for a chat?”

Han Xiang smiled infatuatedly, then actively stepped aside. At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary invitation, but her tone suggested otherwise…

However, what kind of person was Lu Yang?

He had always prided himself on having a Dao Heart like iron and being indifferent to female charms. How could he be affected by such fox-like seduction techniques? He immediately put on a serious expression—

“Are you the only one?”

Lu Yang swept his Divine Sense over the area, only to find that in the vast Mount Gaizhu, Han Xiang was unexpectedly the only one holding the fort. Where were the other Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones summoned by the Saint Sect?

“Replying to my lord, they went elsewhere.”

Hearing this, Han Xiang revealed a somewhat awkward expression. “They heard that a Perfected One from the Saint Sect was arriving and a great war was about to begin, so they prepared to make some private transactions…”

Lu Yang was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood. To make a name for themselves under the Saint Sect’s rule and become Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones, each of them definitely had a few trump cards, as well as some useless items. With the great war imminent, they naturally had to find ways to exchange the useless items in their hands for combat power.

However, Lu Yang still didn’t quite understand.

“Shouldn’t this matter be done on Mount Gaizhu? Moreover, if my Saint Sect presided over it, the efficiency of transactions between the various parties would be higher, right?”

“Uh…”

Upon hearing this, Han Xiang’s red lips parted slightly, leaving her speechless. Beside him, Perfected One Yin Shan also seemed to think of something and revealed a strange expression.

In the next second, Perfected One Yin Shan’s voice transmission rang in Lu Yang’s ears—

“Junior Brother, you might not know. Given the style of my Saint Sect, we aren’t exactly trusted by others. And such transactions inevitably require bringing out some genuine goods…”

Lu Yang instantly reacted.

Why were they unwilling to let the Saint Sect preside over the transactions and instead did it privately? They were worried that the Saint Sect Perfected Ones would take a fancy to their items and force a buy or sell!

Thinking even worse, perhaps there were Saint Sect Perfected Ones who had hidden their identities, committed highway robbery, and then blamed it on foreign enemies afterward…

“Have we done such things?”

“Absolutely not.”

Perfected One Yin Shan spoke with solemn vows, and Lu Yang immediately understood tacitly.

Definitely done it! And probably quite often!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang instantly looked helpless. He hadn’t expected that he had still underestimated the lower limit of Saint Sect Perfected Ones. How could these bastard do such things?

“Where are they trading? Take me there.”

Hearing this, Han Xiang instantly looked troubled.

Seeing this, Lu Yang’s expression turned solemn. “Don’t misunderstand. I, Lu Yang, am different from other Saint Sect Perfected Ones. I absolutely will not do such things as highway robbery.”

You even thought of it, and you tell me you won’t do it?

However, since he had said as much, how could she dare to refuse?

‘Treading on thin ice under the Saint Sect’s rule…’

Han Xiang slandered in her heart but dared not reveal anything on her face. She could only sigh: “This humble one will take the perfected one there now. I hope the perfected one won’t take offense…”

Hearing this, Lu Yang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a genial smile. “I obtained a few atifacts overseas previously. They are useless in my hands, so I might as well trade them out. Firstly, it can increase the combat power of the Jiangbei cultivators. Secondly, I can exchange them for some more useful treasures.”

“…Oh?”

Hearing these words, Han Xiang’s beautiful eyes instantly brightened slightly. After all, artifacts produced by the Saint Sect were high-quality goods for them, even if they were useless to Lu Yang.

“However, Mount Gaizhu still needs a Perfected One to hold the fort…”

“I’ll do it,” Perfected One Yin Shan offered proactively. “Yuan Tu, you go with her. Leave this place to me.”

“…Then many thanks, Senior Brother.”

Lu Yang and Perfected One Yin Shan exchanged a glance, seemingly reaching a consensus, and then nodded.

A moment later, in a mountain forest outside the [Kingdom of Qing].

Lu Yang and Han Xiang rode their escaping lights separately, concealing their figures as they descended into the mountain forest. Finally, they stopped in front of a cave and released their own aura.

Walking into the cave.

They saw that several figures had already gathered inside, roughly counting more than ten. All of them looked towards the two newcomers simultaneously.

However, everyone had concealed their auras and figures. Clearly, they did not intend to reveal their identities at the trade fair. After all, the major forces in Jiangbei were not exactly like a close family. Among the Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones summoned by the Saint Sect’s transfer order this time, there were even those who were sworn enemies. Naturally, they dared not be too blatant.

Moreover, anonymity was also more suitable for fencing stolen goods.

From this perspective, the Jiangbei cultivators were still influenced by the Saint Sect; each was as sly as a ghost. However, this made it convenient for Lu Yang to mix in.

“The time has come.”

With a soft shout, a streak of earthy yellow magnificent light lit up in the center of the cave. Then, an old man with white hair and white robes walked out from it.

Almost simultaneously, Han Xiang sent a Divine Sense transmission to introduce him to Lu Yang: “This person is named [Old Man Dragon Angler]. He is a rogue cultivator from Jiangbei. He likely obtained the inheritance of a large sect or had another opportunity, so he is also at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. He was the first to propose holding this transaction…”

Hearing this, Lu Yang instantly narrowed his eyes.

Among the Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones present, only this Old Man Dragon Angler did not conceal his appearance or aura. It showed that this Perfected One had sufficient confidence in his own strength.

He simply had nothing to fear.

Immediately after, Old Man Dragon Angler in the center of the venue smiled slightly. “This trade fair was proposed by this old man. Since that is the case, this old man will start first.”

After speaking, he waved his large hand.

In the next second, the temperature inside the cave rose abruptly. Rolling Blood Qi spread out like a blazing sun, revealing the corpse of a majestic and ferocious Flood Dragon!

“Some time ago, a Perfected Lord of the Saint Sect fought a battle of arts overseas, causing great chaos there. This old man had good luck and took the opportunity to fish up a Flood Dragon at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment. The dragon tendons and bones can be used to refine treasures, the dragon blood can be used to strengthen Yang, and there is also half a dragon horn… This old man only asks for a bottle of lifespan-extending Spirit Pills.”

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

If it were simply pills for extending lifespan, there were plenty among those present. But the so-called lifespan extension for a Foundation Establishment Perfected One actually referred to methods capable of resolving the [Bi Wind].

For example, the Wind-Repelling Pill that the Peak Master of Heaven-Mending Peak once gave to Arhat Fu Long was such a treasure.

Unfortunately, this seemed to be the Peak Master’s own opportunity and had nothing to do with Heaven-Mending Peak, so Lu Yang did not obtain the pill formula after taking charge of Heaven-Mending Peak.

A moment later, a streak of magnificent light suddenly lit up on the spot.

When the light dissipated, the corpse of the Foundation Establishment Flood Dragon that Old Man Dragon Angler had just taken out vanished from its place. Clearly, someone had secretly completed the transaction with him.

Using magnificent light to conceal it was obviously to prevent others from knowing who obtained the treasure.

“Next…”

Soon, Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones stepped forward one after another to trade. The items brought out were diverse, including Spirit Treasures, pills, and Dao Arts—almost everything was there.

Even Han Xiang went up to trade once.

However, what left Lu Yang speechless was that Han Xiang actually disguised her figure as a burly man during the transaction, and her voice was incredibly rough.

Do you have to be so careful?

Just then, another streak of magnificent light suddenly lit up inside the cave. Then, a Daoist child with a tender face but an old and experienced demeanor walked out.

Another one who didn’t conceal his figure or appearance.

“It’s Treasure-Laden Youth… the Sect Master of Fenbao Cliff, a Perfected One at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!”

“He actually came too?”

“This is a big fat sheep… Even Saint Sect Perfected Ones have robbed him!”

For a time, many Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones stared straight at him. However, when the Daoist child looked back, most people dared not meet his gaze.

After all, most of those present were at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment. The Middle Stage was already very intimidating to them.

Only Lu Yang narrowed his eyes upon seeing this.

‘Interesting…’

He glanced at Treasure-Laden Youth, whose body was overflowing with precious light, practically having the words “bait” pasted on his forehead. Suddenly, he broke into a smile.

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