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"What are you thinking?"
Wei Chen was taken aback, and then he realized the deeper meaning behind Elegant's words. He quickly shook his head and said, "I have no thoughts on that; you're overthinking it."
"What the hell is going on? It feels like I'm being treated like a prized catch. Why have I suddenly become so desirable?" Wei Chen thought to himself, feeling speechless.
Elegant did not give up. She smiled slightly and said, "Wei Young Master, may I ask if you are married? My sister is still unmarried and at the right age for marriage. If you don't mind, I can help arrange this match for her. I believe our family won't have any objections."
Wei Chen's mouth dropped open in shock as he stared at Elegant in disbelief. What kind of play was this?
Elegant continued with a smile, "Wei Young Master, you can take your time to consider this matter. For now, let's talk about your reward. Zhou Wu mentioned that without you, this time would surely have ended in disaster. You deserve great credit for this, so feel free to ask for any reward you want."
"Soul Stones—more is better, and higher quality is even better," Wei Chen replied decisively. It would be foolish not to take advantage of benefits that rightfully belonged to him.
Elegant nodded and said, "That sounds good. I'll prepare them right away and have someone deliver them to you shortly. By the way, the Guest Exchange Meeting is coming up; you should prepare for that as well. Those guest cultivators can be quite difficult to deal with."
"Are we going to compete directly? My Soul Power Realm isn't high; I'm afraid I won't be their match," Wei Chen frowned.
"No, it's not a direct competition. The headquarters of Dingsheng Trading Company can't afford the destruction that would come from a direct fight. The exchange meeting is more like a Literary Duel; it focuses on Martial Soul and control rather than just Soul Power levels," Elegant explained before taking her leave.
Half an hour later, an elder arrived with a brocade box filled with Soul Stones—at least a hundred in total. Among them was one Seven-Grade Soul Stone, over ten Sixth-Rank Soul Stones, and the rest were Fifth-Grade Soul Stones.
"This reward isn't bad at all. As for that so-called marriage arrangement, it's completely ridiculous; my troubles are already too many."
Wei Chen dismissed Elegant's suggestion from his mind and began to meditate quietly. With enough Soul Stones in hand, he didn't want to waste a single moment.
Within the Ancient Spirit Academy, the Mu Family occupied one-third of the building complex. The Mu Family Sect housed both family members and disciples who had been recruited into their ranks, all residing in that area.
In an elegant and stylish courtyard, Mu Ba and Mu Shengfeng wore grim expressions. Mu Shengfeng's eldest son, Mu Hua, knelt on the ground, his face equally pale.
"You mean the entire Sand Wolf Gang has been wiped out?" Mu Ba said coldly.
Mu Hua nodded. "Yes, over ten thousand members of the Sand Wolf Gang have perished. The women they abducted were rescued. According to the investigation by our people, it appears that a powerful individual set up a formation that trapped all the members of the Sand Wolf Gang inside and killed them all. The subordinates of Sand Wolf, those at the early stage of the Spirit Wisdom Realm, were instantly killed by this powerful individual."
"Even someone at the peak of the Soul Realm couldn't achieve that! Could it be an Earth Soul Realm Expert? Ding the Old Man from Dingsheng Trading Company is at the ninth level of the Human Soul Realm; he certainly doesn't possess such strength. Could it be that Dingsheng Trading Company sent reinforcements?" Mu Ba's face was filled with anger; this was a mission he had personally arranged, and who would have thought it would fail so completely!
Mu Hua replied, "Grandson is unaware, but it seems there are no individuals with such strength among the guest elders of Dingsheng Trading Company."
Mu Shengfeng frowned and said, "Hua, this matter is entrusted to you. You must find out who exactly eliminated the members of the Sand Wolf Gang. Dingsheng Trading Company is our family's sworn enemy; to miss such a great opportunity to eliminate even one person from Dingsheng Trading Company is a disgrace!"
"Understood." Mu Hua nodded heavily. As the eldest son of the Mu Family, he was aware of some old grievances between their family and Dingsheng Trading Company—these were not simple matters that could be resolved without bloodshed.
"Go on, clarify this matter. Your reward will be substantial. If you fail, I might just send your second brother to investigate; his abilities are not lacking," Mu Shengfeng threatened lightly.
A heavy feeling settled in Mu Hua's heart as he silently nodded and left. He understood deeply that his position in the Mu Family was not as secure as he wished. While Mu Yang and Musa posed little threat, his second brother Mu Qiong was always catching up…
"Father, do you think Dingsheng Trading Company will find out it was us behind this and seek revenge?" Mu Shengfeng asked Mu Ba.
Mu Ba pondered for a moment before replying, "They will surely know. We must keep our direct descendants cautious; no one dares to act recklessly within Ancient Spirit Academy. Once outside its walls, they must tread carefully."
Late at night, Mu Hua left Ancient Spirit Academy and arrived at an inn without alarming anyone. He ascended to a private room on the second floor. Inside waited an elderly man in a black robe, who appeared to be over sixty.
Mu Hua entered the room and closed the door, staring at the black-robed elder before saying calmly, "Black Robe, there were no tails following you on the way here?"
"No, it's been cleaned up thoroughly. Mister Mu, did you come to see Old Man regarding Last Chance?" the old man in the black robe chuckled sinisterly.
Mu Hua nodded and took out a Seven-Grade Soul Stone from his pocket, sliding it across the table towards the old man. He whispered, "Find that person. These two Soul Stones are just a deposit. Once you complete the task, I'll give you two more Seven-Grade Soul Stones as a reward."
The old man in the black robe pocketed the Soul Stones and clasped his fists together, saying, "Mister Mu, Elegant has recently recruited a guest elder named Wei Chen. The ones escorting the convoy this time include Zhou Wu, whom I know well, and him—there are no others. Last Chance was his doing, but Zhou Wu didn't see how it was done."
"Wei Chen?" Mu Hua was taken aback, his expression turning strange. It was him?
"Are you sure about this, Black Robe?"
"Old Man guarantees with his life that this is absolutely true. When we reach the Dingsheng Trading Company Guest Exchange Meeting, I'll see what kind of person he really is. I suspect he lacks strength himself but has someone backing him."
"According to the news from Last Chance, that's indeed the case. Black Robe, I leave this matter to you. If you handle it well, our Mu Family will not be stingy."
After Mu Hua left, the black-robed man exited the inn, turned a few corners, and boarded a carriage. He circled around Ling City for several hours before disembarking and entering the headquarters of Dingsheng Trading Company.
The Guest Exchange Meeting was designed not only to keep the guest elders competitive but also to assess their cultivation progress. However, its main theme was not combat but rather testing each individual's control over Soul Power. Generally, those with higher strength had stronger Martial Souls and better control over Soul Power.
Including Wei Chen, Dingsheng Trading Company had recruited a total of nine guest elders. Three were stationed at Dingsheng Trading Company's branch and were not in Ling City. Only six guest elders were present at the headquarters.
Early on, Zhou Wu came to find Wei Chen.
"Wei Young Master, follow me. I'll introduce you to the other guest elders. We are all like family here; some internal competition is acceptable, but let's not damage our relationships. If conflicts escalate too much, just ask Sister Qingya to mediate; we must avoid intense battles here. You know how it is at our level—once a fight breaks out, there will be too much destruction."
Zhou Wu advised as they walked along.
Wei Chen nodded and smiled, "Brother Zhou, don't worry. I'm not someone who seeks trouble, and I believe the other guest elders won't bother me for no reason."
"It's tough for newcomers. Generally speaking, they will face some criticism. Just endure it. When I first joined, I was suppressed and mocked by the other guest elders for a full six months. But I managed to get through it. In fact, it wasn't entirely a bad thing; amidst the ridicule from the other guest elders, I was able to cultivate my fighting spirit even more. Ever since I joined Dingsheng Trading Company, my cultivation has progressed rapidly without any slack."
Zhou Wu paused for a moment and continued, "As long as you show enough talent, even if you're still in the Spirit Realm, you won't be ridiculed. Here, we value talent and effort more than raw strength. If one exchange meeting doesn't go well, there's always the next one to impress everyone. I believe you have that kind of ability."
"It doesn't matter; I'll play however I want. When soldiers come, I'll block them; when water comes, I'll dam it. The word 'fear' has never existed in my dictionary," Wei Chen said calmly, his demeanor always composed.
Soon they arrived at the Martial Arts Hall designated for guest elder exchanges. It was a massive building, 100 meters long and wide, with a height of 10 meters. The facade was bare and empty, used only once a month for meetings with fewer than ten guest elders, making it seem quite extravagant.
Dingsheng Trading Company was financially strong and treated its guest elders exceptionally well.
Zhou Wu and Wei Chen were the earliest arrivals. Zhou Wu intentionally had Wei Chen come early to observe potential rivals and allies.
After them, the first to arrive was a swordsman.
"Zhou Wu, you're here so early? Oh, I see you brought this kid along to scout things out. Hey there, kid! I know you; you did great at Last Chance. All the guest elders want to see what you're capable of. I'm Frenzied Blade, specializing in sword techniques. You're not my match yet, but I hope you grow quickly so we can have a good fight later."
The man had thick eyebrows and big eyes with a strong build, particularly his right arm, which was noticeably thicker than his left.
"He's quite a fierce one; practicing swordsmanship has made his arms bulky. The name Frenzied Blade really suits him," Wei Chen thought as he clasped his fists and smiled. "I am Wei Chen; it's an honor to meet you, Senior Frenzied Blade."
"Forget about seniority; just call me Brother Frenzied Blade if you don't mind my age," Frenzied Blade laughed heartily.
Wei Chen truly did not understand where his sense of humor lay. He was clearly over forty years old, yet he seemed to have added a few extra years, more than twenty at that!
"Alright, I've met Brother Frenzied Blade."
"Hmm, you, I won't trouble you. You're not worth my time to cut. However, the ones coming after you will be a different story. You better be prepared; today is your day to suffer."
"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Frenzied Blade."
Wei Chen respectfully clasped his fists together. Regardless of age or strength, Frenzied Blade deserved his respect.
"The fierce ones who practice with blades are the hardest to deal with. Just look at that aura; he must be a Surge Realm expert. Naturally, I am no match for him. Sigh, there truly isn't a weakling among these people!"
Wei Chen thought to himself as another person walked into the Martial Arts Hall.
This person was unarmed, without any weapons, and had a long scar running from his right forehead down to his left jaw, almost splitting his face in half.
As soon as he entered, both Frenzied Blade and Zhou Wu immediately restrained their smiles, their brows furrowing with a hint of apprehension.
Wei Chen felt that after this person stepped into the Martial Arts Hall, the temperature in the entire hall seemed to drop a few degrees.
With a pair of sinister silver eyes fixed on Wei Chen, he coldly chuckled a few times and said, "So you are Wei Chen, who achieved great merit in Last Chance? I am Execution Wolf—punishment's wolf. I hope your performance won't be too disappointing."
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