Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 30 7-Star Merchant Alliance

"Sir, would you like to see some worldly things?" After no longer sensing any magical energy fluctuations from Du Fan, a young man dressed in gray stepped forward and greeted him with a respectful expression.

It is said that all the servants in the Seven Star Merchant Alliance are cultivators, but this servant did not show any disrespect to the visitor because he was a mortal, which only highlights the mystery and extraordinary nature of this alliance.

"I would like to exchange spirit stones for some gold and silver." The speaker was naturally Du Fan. He made no attempt to hide his intentions. After seeing that there was no one else in the first-floor hall except for a few servants and a dazzling array of items, he spoke directly without any further hesitation.

"Oh? Your situation is special, please wait a moment." Upon hearing this, the gray-robed youth's eyes subconsciously swept over the Kongsang Sect token hanging at Du Fan's waist. After a hint of surprise, his expression became even more respectful. He bowed and slowly left, walking up the stairs.

Before long, steady footsteps came from the stairwell. A man in his fifties, dressed in a black robe, walked out of the stairwell. He was tall and straight with deep eyes. His slightly weathered face made it clear that he must have been very handsome when he was young. He walked towards Du Fan with a kind expression and a smile.

"I am Mo Wuyou, one of the leaders of the Sangcheng branch of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance. Ordinary people or cultivators can be received by these Qi Refining stage attendants, but those with cultivation above Foundation Establishment or cultivators like you from mid-level cultivation sects will naturally be received by us leaders." The old man briefly introduced the situation and then smiled at Du Fan.

"Are you a Foundation Establishment stage senior?" Du Fan asked tentatively, taken aback, because he had already gleaned some unusual information from the other party's few words.

"My cultivation level is not important. The key is whether I can satisfy you, fellow Daoist. Why don't we sit down and have a cup of tea before discussing other matters?" Mo Wuyou did not answer directly, but instead changed the subject and said this.

Du Fan was greatly surprised and also felt uneasy, but after steeling himself, he nodded.

He was led to a private room on the second floor. After a short while, a beautiful maid with a graceful figure entered, carrying a round tray with two cups of hot tea. She placed them on the tea table in front of the two of them, bowed, and left. Mo Wuyou then slowly said with a glint in his eyes, "This is a spiritual tea. It contains a little spiritual energy. Drinking it will be very beneficial to you, fellow Daoist. You might as well try it first."

"I am not a cultivator, so I cannot sense the spiritual power, but this tea is pure and refreshing, leaving a lingering fragrance in the mouth. It must be a top-quality tea." Du Fan praised sincerely after taking a small sip, and then couldn't help but savor it again.

"I heard that you've come to exchange for some gold and silver, is that right?" Mo Wuyou asked slowly, stroking his beard as he watched Du Fan finish half of his tea.

"That's right, but that's only one aspect. I've heard that your merchant alliance not only sells goods but also buys some things. I wonder if you buy spiritual herbs here, senior?" Du Fan said in a low voice, feeling somewhat uneasy. Although these spiritual herbs belonged to him personally, this action was somewhat like embezzling money, and its nature could be serious or minor.

"Of course we'll acquire it. As for the value, we'll have to determine it before we can set a price." Mo Wuyou's eyes flashed, and his smile widened. This was the real reason he had personally taken action. Seeing that the other party had indeed done as he had expected, he was overjoyed, saving him a lot of trouble.

After a slight hesitation, Du Fan took out a roll of oil paper from the package, opened it, and revealed three spiritual herbs inside.

"These three spiritual herbs are the one-year-old Wuqing Grass, Jinbi Grass, and Blood Root Grass. I wonder what their value is?" Du Fan was both nervous and expectant.

"The first one costs thirty spirit stones, and the next two cost forty spirit stones. It's a pity they're too young. If these herbs could reach the medicinal properties of a ten-year-old herb, their value would increase several times over." Mo Wuyou said without hesitation after just one glance.

Upon hearing this, Du Fan's heart skipped a beat. This price was more than double the purchase price offered by the pharmacy. He immediately felt his mouth go dry.

"Fellow Daoist, do you only intend to sell these three spiritual herbs? Many of the other spiritual herbs in your bag are worth more than these three. Since you brought them out, don't you plan to sell them as well?" Before Du Fan could respond, Mo Wuyou gave him a meaningful look and spoke leisurely.

Du Fan's expression changed abruptly, his body trembled, and he looked at the old man warily, cold sweat already breaking out on his back.

"Haha, fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. You must know what kind of existence my Seven Star Merchant Alliance is. Naturally, we would not do what you think. However, I noticed that you have some doubts and wanted to enlighten you. So I will speak frankly here."

Fellow Daoist, you are definitely not the first or the last to be in a situation like this. Our merchant alliance has a good reputation, and we will strictly protect the information of our customers, whether buying or selling. Even if a cultivation sect comes to investigate, we have the ability to keep our mouths shut. Of course, so far, our Seven Star Merchant Alliance has never encountered such a thing.

Besides, the acquisition price offered by the Seven Star Merchant Alliance is the fairest. In this regard, fellow Daoist, you don't need to worry about anything. So I suggest that fellow Daoist, you should be bolder and more open in the future, haha..." Mo Wuyou is an old monster who has lived for more than a hundred years. Du Fan's expression and thoughts were seen through in an instant, and he used this to say something that left Du Fan dumbfounded.

"The Seven Star Merchant Alliance is the largest merchant alliance in Qingzhou, so how could they possibly have any ill intentions towards a junior like me? I hope you will forgive my humble thoughts. I have some spiritual herbs here, please take a look." Du Fan looked embarrassed, but felt relieved. He took out two rolls of oil paper from his bundle.

"It's alright, but what you just said is only half right. It's true that our Seven Star Merchant Alliance is the largest merchant alliance in Qingzhou, but to be precise, the Seven Star Merchant Alliance is the largest merchant alliance on the entire Nine Provinces Continent." Although the old man had a smile on his face, his arrogance couldn't help but burst out at this moment.

"What? The Nine Provinces Continent!" Du Fan's eyes widened instantly.

……

After a long while, Du Fan reappeared in the main hall of the Seven Stars Alliance. He now carried a package, and accompanied him was the black-robed elder, Mo Wuyou.

"Fellow Daoist Du, this is my Seven Star Merchant Alliance's ordinary membership card. With this card, you can enjoy discounts when shopping within the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, and you can also use this card to participate in the small auctions that the Seven Star Merchant Alliance organizes regularly. Please keep this card safe, and I hope we can cooperate for a long time in the future." Just as Du Fan was about to reach the door, Mo Wuyou took out a card from his pocket and handed it to Du Fan.

Du Fan instinctively took it. The item was made entirely of blue jade, with the word "Member" engraved on one side and seven exquisitely crafted five-pointed stars imprinted on the other. After Du Fan clearly saw the arrangement of the seven stars, his heart skipped a beat. However, he concealed it well this time, showing no outward sign of anything amiss.

"In that case, I thank Senior Mo." Du Fan put away the token, expressed his gratitude, and then left.

"Farewell, Fellow Daoist Du. I won't see you off any further." Mo Wuyou said with a smile.

After a long while.

"If this person comes again, inform me directly. There's no need to inform the other people in charge." As Du Fan completely disappeared into the distance at the alley entrance, Mo Wuyou's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he spoke calmly.

"Yes, Master Mo!" The attendant beside him replied respectfully, his expression turning serious.

"Those old guys all have their own big clients, but I don't. It seems that in the future, I'll have to start with this kid when it comes to dealing with Kongsangmen." Mo Wuyou made up his mind.

……

Du Fan's trip to the Seven Star Merchant Alliance went quite smoothly, and his gains exceeded his expectations. He now has more than four hundred spirit stones in his bag. Even among the inner disciples of the Kongsang Sect, he is considered wealthy. It's just unknown how much he compares to the legendary core disciples.

"However, I should try to avoid contact with such forces in the future. If this continues, the consequences for me are unpredictable." Du Fan shook his head, not letting temporary gains cloud his judgment.

After another round of investigation, lasting nearly two hours and traversing dozens of streets and around four or five city squares, Du Fan finally arrived at a rather bustling area. He stood before a lavishly decorated palace, its intricate carvings and opulent goldwork truly breathtaking. After his initial awe, Du Fan looked up at the enormous plaque above the palace gate. This plaque was extravagantly adorned with precious stones and jade, and inscribed with four large, gleaming gold characters: "Hunter's Guild!"