Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 89 Special Transactions

"Hmph! The Illusion Cloud Sect, huh? This sect may be a behemoth that you, the Burial Ghost Sect, cannot afford to offend, but to our Seven Star Merchant Alliance, it is nothing!"

"Fellow Daoist, have you come to my Seven Star Merchant Alliance just to show off your power? If so, you can get lost!"

The speaker was Mo Wuyou, who slowly came down from the second floor. At this moment, he was in a very bad mood and was filled with anger with nowhere to vent it. When he saw someone speaking rudely, he naturally wouldn't give the other party a good look.

The middle-aged man in black robes paused upon hearing this, his face flushed red, looking extremely unpleasant. Just as he was about to say something, he was pulled back by Senior Brother Feng.

"I am Feng Ximing, a steward of the Burial Ghost Gate. My junior brother here is rather impetuous. If he offended you earlier, I hope you will forgive him." Feng Ximing smiled slightly, cupped his hands to Mo Wuyou, and explained very politely.

Mo Wuyou snorted heavily and said nothing more. His gaze shifted and he saw Du Fan standing to the side. He was taken aback for a moment, then revealed a thoughtful expression, which turned into a half-smile.

"Fellow Daoist Du, I wonder if you've come here to sell or buy?" Mo Wuyou asked, his eyes narrowed, neither confirming nor denying. However, his cold gaze clearly indicated that he had little intention of doing business.

Upon hearing this, both Feng Ximing and the middle-aged man in black robes changed their expressions, sensing that the situation was not good.

Feng Ximing's eyes flashed, he coughed lightly, and was about to speak when Mo Wuyou waved his hand, stopping him.

"Senior Mo, I've come here to sell some items and purchase a few more," Du Fan said respectfully, bowing slightly.

Du Fan was filled with unease. Judging from the current situation, the Seven Star Alliance definitely had the power to protect him and Ye Feng.

However, on the other hand, why should the other party protect them? Since the last time, they have never traded with the other party, there has been no exchange of benefits, let alone any friendship.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Du, isn't it a bit late to trade with me now?" Mo Wuyou said calmly, his expression unchanged, as if pointing something.

Previously, Mo Wuyou would have been overjoyed, but now that the Kongsang Sect no longer exists and the Sangcheng branch alliance is about to withdraw, he naturally has little interest in Du Fan.

On the contrary, because the other party has not brought any benefits to them during this period, they are full of resentment. Talking to them at this time is somewhat like looking for something to pass the time when they are bored.

"Senior Mo, not long after the last transaction, the sect activated its protective array. Ordinary disciples like me cannot enter or leave the sect without permission. Even if I wanted to trade with you, I had no choice. Please forgive me for this."

Du Fan sighed inwardly, and could only offer a deep bow before providing a brief explanation.

"Manager Mo, we are customers who come here to buy things. With the reputation and brand of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, we won't be unable to protect our two customers, will we?"

Moreover, Brother Du is a member of your esteemed alliance. If something were to happen to us on your alliance's territory, and the news got out, it would likely damage the reputation of your alliance and your seniors.

Ye Feng watched coldly from the side. He had already seen the mockery in Mo Wuyou's eyes, so before Du Fan could say anything more, he took the initiative to speak, saying in an icy tone.

"Hmph! As expected of a disciple with exceptional talent in the Wind Spirit Root, you are indeed arrogant." Upon hearing this, Mo Wuyou's face darkened and his voice turned cold.

Ye Feng raised his chin, looking indifferent. In his view, even though the Seven Star Merchant Alliance was incredibly powerful, it would not truly antagonize the Illusion Cloud Sect. Therefore, he did not need to worry about his safety and could act as he pleased.

Ye Feng understood Du Fan's thoughts, but now that it seemed the other party had no intention of protecting them, he no longer needed to cater to their every whim.

"The Seven Star Merchant Alliance will ensure the safety of any customer who comes here. However, every transaction must come to an end. Fellow Daoist Du, what kind of transaction do you wish to make? Let's begin now."

Mo Wuyou was furious, but he was well aware of the consequences. If his achievements were mediocre and he offended a large sect, he would have no chance of making a living in the Seven Star Merchant Alliance in the future.

After giving a cold snort, Mo Wuyou ignored Ye Feng and turned to Du Fan, his tone no longer gentle.

Upon hearing this, Du Fan's heart sank, while Feng Ximing and the other two immediately felt relieved.

Ye Feng rolled his eyes. He was already prepared to remain a prisoner. As for Du Fan, he could only sigh inwardly.

"Not all transactions will end immediately..." Du Fan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, his eyes gleamed, and he spoke up with a strange expression.

"What did you say?" Mo Wuyou was taken aback.

"Senior Mo, what I mean is that some transactions can be developed over time and cannot be completed overnight," Du Fan said with a smile, speaking vaguely.

"I'd like to hear the details!" Seeing Du Fan's composed demeanor, Mo Wuyou was surprised but also became quite interested.

"It's not convenient to talk about this here. Could we speak in private?" Du Fan suggested rather mysteriously, without speaking immediately.

"Of course, but if you try to be mysterious or fail to satisfy me, you know the consequences." Mo Wuyou pondered for a moment, then his eyes flashed, and he said meaningfully.

"That's natural, but in the meantime, my friend..." Du Fan pointed to Ye Feng beside him, about to say something.

"I guarantee he'll be safe!" Mo Wuyou interrupted directly, her words resolute and leaving no room for doubt.

Then, Mo Wuyou called out to Du Fan and headed to the second floor without even glancing at the two Foundation Establishment experts.

Du Fan nodded to Ye Feng, then took a deep breath and followed.

Feng Ximing and the middle-aged man in black robes looked rather grim. Their expressions shifted for a while before they finally exchanged a glance and decided not to make any rash moves.

Ye Feng laughed nonchalantly and wandered around the first floor without a care in the world, looking at the many items displayed there. He would occasionally pull over a waiter to ask a few questions, and even bought a bottle of rare pills.

……

In a private room on the second floor of the branch alliance, Mo Wuyou and Du Fan sat facing each other, and there was no one else there.

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Du, you can speak your mind now. But let me be clear from the start, I'm in a bad mood lately and don't have much patience. You'd better not keep me in suspense." Mo Wuyou's face darkened as he spoke first.

Upon hearing this, Du Fan, though confident, still felt a chill in his heart. He didn't speak immediately but pondered for a moment, as if organizing his thoughts.

Seeing this, Mo Wuyou did not urge him, but picked up the teacup and took a few sips.

After a long pause, Du Fan straightened his expression and said, "I consider myself to have some expertise in the study of plants and trees. In my spare time, I have also studied some special things."

This is one of them. Senior Mo, why don't you take a look first? If you're interested, we can discuss the others.

Du Fan patted his storage bag with one hand, took out a bottle of Qi-refining essential oil, and placed it on the wooden table in front of him.

"Oh?" Mo Wuyou became interested and smiled as he scanned the small bottle filled with liquid with his divine sense.

Just then, his expression suddenly changed, showing surprise and doubt. Without saying a word, he raised his arm and picked it up, popping the cap off the small bottle. An extremely rich medicinal fragrance immediately spread out, instantly filling the entire room.

"This is... Qi Refining Pill!" Mo Wuyou has been in charge of the Seven Stars Alliance for a hundred years, so he is naturally very familiar with Qi Refining Pill, which is the most common substance in the cultivation world. However, when he looked at the small bottle of liquid in front of him, his expression became solemn.

"You melted the Qi Refining Pill into a liquid? No! The medicinal concentration of this liquid is dozens of times higher than that of the Qi Refining Pill. Just one drop is equivalent to nearly ten times the potency of a regular Qi Refining Pill! How did you do that?"

After observing for a long time, Mo Wuyou immediately came to a conclusion. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he stared intently at Du Fan.

"It seems Senior Mo is still interested in this item. Does that mean my friend and I are safe for now?"

Du Fan took in the other person's expression and breathed a slight sigh of relief. At this moment, he calmed down, took a sip of tea, and said calmly.

"Yes, it's safe for now. You can continue." Mo Wuyou, realizing he had been a bit out of line, coughed lightly and said.

"As for how I did it, that's my intellectual property. I'm sorry I can't disclose that before the deal is finalized with the Seven Star Alliance. However, there are a few things I'd like to add regarding this."

Du Fan paused, looked into Mo Wuyou's eyes to make sure the other party wasn't impatient, and then continued, "This product was created by me, so I named it Refining Qi Essential Oil."

Compared to regular Qi-refining pills, its medicinal properties are purer, with almost no impurities. While containing powerful medicinal energy, it is easier for users to absorb, and it has almost no side effects in terms of drug resistance.

I know that alchemists exist in this world, and of course they are divided into different levels. Alchemists of different levels can refine pills of different grades.

However, in terms of the purity of its medicinal properties alone, I think even the most skilled alchemist would find it difficult to match the purity of this Qi-refining essential oil of mine.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Mo Wuyou frowned.

"Excuse me, what I actually wanted to say was, regarding the side effects of taking pills, is Qi-refining essential oil much less harmful than the pills made by alchemists?" Du Fan coughed lightly and asked.

"That's right. The side effects of taking pills are directly related to the purity of the pills. I have to admit that, in terms of the purity of the medicinal properties of your Qi Refining Oil, only a Grandmaster-level alchemist could barely achieve it."

Mo Wuyou nodded. He had no doubt about this. With his experience, he could see the secrets in the Qi Refining Oil at a glance, and he had no need to lie about such a thing.