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Wei Chen appeared remarkably calm, seemingly unconcerned about the dangers surrounding him. Zhao Yu had gone to Peach Blossom Island, and it was uncertain when he would return, but safety was not something Wei Chen needed to worry about. Mu Qingyan was at the Ancient Spirit Academy, where she was undoubtedly safe; it was unlikely that anyone would dare to cause trouble there.
Thus, Wei Chen found himself alone, free to go wherever he pleased, and he wasn't particularly worried about any so-called assassins. At least at Dingsheng Trading Company, assassins wouldn't come. Wei Chen decided to take his time cultivating there.
With Elegant's assistance, Wei Chen chose a lakeside villa with two rooms; the courtyard was spacious enough for his cultivation needs.
"Young Master Wei, you can rest assured and cultivate here. Generally speaking, the guest elders are independent of each other and won't disturb one another; it's rare to even meet. You can only see the other guest elders during the monthly Guest Exchange Meeting."
"Guest Exchange Meeting? What is that?"
"It's a friendly sparring session. The guest elders are very amicable and harmonious with each other. After all, if more guest elders join, the others can relax more, and the opportunities for missions will shift a bit. All the guest elders want me to recruit more members, but I can't just let anyone in; we need strong individuals who can intimidate others with just a single strike."
Elegant smiled at Wei Chen, who felt speechless. He was barely managing to protect himself; going out anywhere posed a danger. The idea of dominating others seemed absurd when he could easily be surrounded and killed.
"Alright then, I won't disturb your cultivation any longer. Your maid will come by shortly to assist you with your daily needs. Whatever you require will be met. The quality of maids at Dingsheng Trading Company is top-notch."
Elegant gave a teasing smile before gracefully leaving. Wei Chen watched her retreating figure, frowning inwardly: "This woman's strength is likely impressive as well. I can't sense any fluctuations of Soul Power from her; has her control over Soul Power reached such a profound level?"
After waiting in the courtyard for a while, a beautiful maid hurried in.
"Young Master, my sister sent me here. From now on, I will be your personal maid. If I do anything unsatisfactory, I hope you will forgive me."
The maid standing before Wei Chen had large, expressive eyes that sparkled with life. Her delicate nose added to her charm, giving her an adorable neighborly vibe that felt very pleasant.
Wei Chen nodded inwardly; Elegant hadn't exaggerated—the quality of this maid was indeed excellent.
"It's nothing serious; just do what you need to do. I'm quite easygoing," Wei Chen smiled and then asked, "What is your name?"
"You can call me Qing."
"Qing... that's a nice name," Wei Chen nodded and smiled. "You go ahead and get busy. If I need anything, I'll call for you."
Wei Chen instructed Qing to clean the room, then walked to the lakeside. He gazed steadily at the calm surface of the lake, but his mind was anything but tranquil.
"The Dingsheng Trading Company has managed to occupy such a large area in Ling City. Not only do they have wealth, but their potential influence is also extremely formidable. Those guest elders are all powerful figures; controlling so many strong individuals cannot be achieved solely through money. It’s likely that the Dingsheng Trading Company has its own strength, surpassing the peak of the Surge Realm and reaching the Human Soul Realm level."
"In this case, while the Dingsheng Trading Company's influence may be less than that of the sect and the Ancient Spirit Academy, the gap isn't that significant."
"Here, I can cultivate in peace. The sect and Ancient Spirit Academy are out of reach, but the Dingsheng Trading Company is also a good option."
"That cursed place, Peach Blossom Island, even two old men coming out of there are so powerful. That’s truly the number one major force in the Ling Sheng Dynasty. From what I can see, they seem detached from worldly affairs and won’t compete with the royal family for power; otherwise, how could the royal family stand a chance against them?"
Lost in thought, Wei Chen sat by the lake and entered a state of cultivation. He could achieve this state almost instantly; while ordinary people needed to eliminate personal desires and distractions, often taking several hours to do so.
For over ten days, Wei Chen cultivated at the headquarters of the Dingsheng Trading Company. Elegant visited him once during this time. Seeing him in deep meditation, she chose not to disturb him and quietly observed for a while before leaving.
"Over ten days have passed, and I've only advanced three levels to Spirit Realm Level Three. I've used up all my Soul Stones—what's going on? Logically speaking, a single Sixth-Rank Soul Stone should contain enough Soul Power to elevate me to a higher tier of Spirit Realm... Even if half of that Soul Power was absorbed by the Demon Lotus within my soul, consuming four Soul Stones should have been sufficient to reach a higher tier."
Wei Chen couldn't help but smile wryly. With no more Soul Stones left, was he supposed to exchange for them using Soul Techniques?
"There has to be a limit to being wasteful; I can't keep doing this... Such an immense amount of Soul Power seems to inexplicably vanish within me—half absorbed by the Soul Demon Lotus, while even more appears to be scattered throughout my body. I've never heard of such a phenomenon."
Wei Chen felt extremely troubled. Could Soul Power really disperse throughout his body without returning to his soul residence?
"In terms of resource supply, I'm far behind compared to the juniors of Major Forces. To advance beyond Spirit Realm Level Three will require even more Soul Stones. Selling all those Soul Jades wouldn't last long enough."
Furrowing his brow, Wei Chen stared at the still lake water, unable to calm his restless heart. He could set aside other matters for now, but thoughts of Weirou weighed heavily on him like a large stone pressing down on his chest.
"Young Master Wei, I hope I’m not disturbing your cultivation?"
A voice called out, and Wei Chen turned to see Elegant approaching him slowly, having noticed that he had finished his training.
"Nothing much, Sister Qingya. What brings you here?" Wei Chen stood up and walked towards Elegant, smiling lightly.
Elegant scrutinized Wei Chen closely, her heart filled with uncertainty. How had this fellow managed to reach Spirit Realm Level Three in such a short time?
"Young Master Wei, I wanted to ask if you have some time. There’s a escort mission that may require your personal involvement."
"Oh? What kind of mission?" Wei Chen understood that since Elegant had come to him, it was his turn to take on a task, and refusing would be pointless.
Elegant smiled. "This mission isn't difficult. You will use the Teleportation Array to go to Xiaoguan City and then escort a merchant caravan back to Ling City. The distance isn't far; it should only take about five hours. Since this is your first mission, another guest elder will accompany you. In the future, you'll handle missions independently."
"Alright, when do we leave?" Wei Chen nodded in agreement. His Soul Stones were depleted anyway, and staying at Dingsheng Trading Company’s headquarters was of no use; it would be good to get some practice outside.
Elegant led Wei Chen to another courtyard where a man in his early thirties stood with his hands clasped behind his back, casting a sidelong glance at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen frowned slightly; it seemed this guest elder wasn't very friendly towards him.
"Zhou Wu, let me introduce you. This is our Merchant Guild's new guest elder, Wei Chen. Don't let his young age fool you; his strength is quite impressive," Elegant introduced with a smile.
The man named Zhou Wu possessed strength at the Spirit Wisdom Realm Level Three, comparable to Wei Chen's mentor, Donghua.
"Hello."
Zhou Wu nodded indifferently, still not looking directly at Wei Chen. Zhou Wu's strength was not enough for him to regard Wei Chen with any respect. In the Soul World, strength was paramount; one could only earn respect through power—everything else was futile.
"Mm."
Wei Chen responded lightly. He had little interest in those who looked down on others despite their own shortcomings. If others showed him respect, he would return it tenfold; if they held none for him, then there was nothing worth pursuing.
"Zhou Wu, take Wei Young Master with you. Be careful on the way."
"Understood." Zhou Wu cupped his fist towards Elegant, showing great respect in his words.
Wei Chen followed Zhou Wu out of Dingsheng Trading Company. A carriage was waiting at the entrance, and the two boarded it, heading straight for the Teleportation Array.
The journey was silent; Zhou Wu closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, completely ignoring Wei Chen.
Wei Chen, not wanting to make things awkward, also closed his eyes and focused on his breathing.
"Quickly report to Elder Wu, Wei Chen has come out!"
The scouts stationed near Dingsheng Trading Company spotted Wei Chen, and the news quickly reached Elder Wu's ears.
Elder Wu's face darkened as he coldly instructed the two middle-aged men beside him, "Follow him and see where he goes. If he leaves Ling City, kill him immediately!"
The two middle-aged men nodded and swiftly departed.
At the Teleportation Array, the two men called over the person in charge of the array. Through threats and persuasion, they quickly learned Wei Chen's destination and followed him through the Teleportation Array.
At this point, Wei Chen and Zhou Wu had already arrived at Xiaoguan City. Under Zhou Wu's guidance, they smoothly reached the Xiaoguan City branch of Dingsheng Trading Company.
"Wei Young Master, the caravan is ready. When do you plan to set out?"
Looking at the more than thirty carriages before him, Zhou Wu asked casually.
Wei Chen shrugged indifferently and replied, "You have experience; I'll leave everything to you."
Hearing this, Zhou Wu's expression softened slightly as he thought to himself, "This young man knows how to be sensible."
"Don't waste time, let's go now." Zhou Wu commanded, pointing to the last carriage in the convoy. "You go into that carriage; I'll take the lead."
"Alright."
Wei Chen replied with a smile. Since Zhou Wu wanted to be the leader, he would let him have it. After all, Wei Chen had never really cared for such a role.
The two took their positions at the front and back of the convoy, surrounded by over a hundred guards on horseback. The convoy slowly left Xiaoguan City, heading towards Ling City.
At the same time, Elder Wu's men had just arrived in Xiaoguan City.
"Wang Lin, what are your plans?" One of them, a burly man wielding a heavy sword, looked at his companion named Wang Lin with a hint of coldness in his gaze.
Wang Lin sneered, "Yang Jian, don't play games with me! With our strength, killing that kid is not difficult. But Zhou Wu from Dingsheng Trading Company is no pushover. You hold off Zhou Wu while I take care of that kid."
"Are you just trying to take all the credit? Helping Wu Yi get revenge will surely earn us a hefty reward from Elder Wu. You expect me to hold off Zhou Wu and let you take all the glory? Wang Lin, your calculations are too simplistic," Yang Jian scoffed.
Wang Lin replied, "You're skilled with a sword, and Zhou Wu is also a swordsman. Wouldn't it be perfect for you to test your skills against him? We can split Elder Wu's reward evenly; do you think I'm greedy for credit?"
As he spoke, a ruthless glint flickered in Wang Lin's eyes.
Yang Jian noticed the look in Wang Lin's eyes clearly and thought to himself, "Let's see who can kill whom."
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