Chapter 667: Chapter 264: Xiao, I’m Here to Talk Business

He immediately took out the Cangran Secret Order from his Vast Sea Ring. ’Good thing I got out in time!’

If he had been just two hours later, he probably would have missed his chance to leave.

As the secret order appeared, the Talisman Array in the sky immediately reacted.

A jade-green radiance flashed, and that familiar dizzy spell washed over him again.

After another dizzying spin, Xiao Chen found himself back on Cangran Island.

It wasn’t until he had steadied himself that he felt his insides churning as if his organs were about to be displaced.

Fortunately, as a Body Cultivator, his internal organs had also been strengthened, so he could bear it.

However, not every Cultivator practiced Body Refining.

A flash of light appeared ahead, and another Cultivator materialized.

"BLEGH~!"

He staggered to his feet, but his legs finally gave out and he knelt on the ground, unable to stop himself from vomiting green bile on the spot.

"Sigh, another greedy one."

A nearby Cultivator shook his head slightly. "The later you come out, the more unstable the Talisman Array becomes, and the more severe the spatial disorientation. And for what? To greedily snatch a little more time."

He, on the other hand, was different; he had left the Secret Realm early on.

The Cultivator on the ground, however, acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

He had risked staying in the Secret Realm for an extra two hours and, as a result, had gathered additional Spirit Grass worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

Compared to that, making a bit of a fool of himself in front of the large crowd waiting outside was no big deal.

Unlike when the Secret Realm first opened, when there were only a few Loose Cultivators on the island peddling Talismans and information, Cangran Island was now teeming with merchants and representatives from various powers.

All of them wanted to purchase the Spiritual Objects that the Cultivators had harvested in the Secret Realm.

The lucky few who had obtained Dao Crystals were especially objects of envy for everyone after the Secret Realm closed each time.

This was because, amidst the fierce competition, each Dao Crystal would often end up selling for the high price of several hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Because of this, many Cultivators would stick around to watch the spectacle.

Some Loose Cultivators even came over specifically to see the excitement.

Although Cangran Island couldn’t be described as packed shoulder-to-shoulder, it was definitely bustling with extraordinary energy.

"You two! The Feiye Commerce Association is willing to offer 600,000 Spirit Stones! We can pay in full on the spot. I guarantee this is our most sincere price!"

"Three hundred thousand Spirit Stones, plus one custom-made Spiritual Artifact! We can sign a Spirit Contract—absolutely no deception!"

"Xiao, I’ve waited three hours! I finally found you!"

’Hm?’

Xiao Chen was on his way out when he suddenly saw a young man in a dark cyan robe excitedly running toward him.

"I was just thinking, I was clearly in the first group to leave the Secret Realm, so how come I haven’t seen you?"

"I was starting to think I had missed you."

The young man looked extremely excited, his eyes shining as he stared at Xiao Chen as if he were looking at the God of Wealth himself.

The problem was, Xiao Chen didn’t know the guy at all.

He asked curiously, "Er, excuse me, do you need something from me?"

’He’s being so open about this, he can’t be a Tribulation Cultivator, right?’

"Hehehe!"

The young man in the robe scratched his head. "Xiao, I saw you back at the auction on Tinglang Island."

"Spending money like water, you outbid the A-Class Private Room!"

"Later, I even went to Red Flower Island and witnessed your magnificent presence in person..."

Xiao Chen couldn’t help but interrupt his introduction. "Look, I have urgent business to attend to. Why don’t we just cut to the chase?"

The young man in the robe nodded quickly. "Oh, oh, right."

Then he carefully took out a Dao Crystal from his robes. "Xiao, I’m here to do business with you."

"I managed to get this in the Cangran Secret Realm, and it wasn’t easy."

He gestured to the people around them. "They all want to buy it, but I haven’t sold it to any of them. I saved it especially for you, Xiao."

The young man wasn’t lying.

He had indeed noticed Xiao Chen at the auction, spending money as if it were dirt and acting with extraordinary extravagance.

That guy spent Spirit Stones like they were nothing.

So he had indeed waited outside specifically to sell this Dao Crystal for a high price.

He had thought it through clearly: rather than haggling with those major powers or Commerce Associations, it would be better to approach Xiao Chen directly.

Based on this master’s temperament, he definitely wouldn’t be stingy with his Spirit Stones.

"Oh? Business?"

Xiao Chen was a little surprised.

’I really didn’t expect this. What an unexpected windfall.’

Listening to the young man’s description, and especially seeing that nakedly avaricious gaze, he had already guessed the other’s intentions.

So, with a hint of curiosity, he asked, "How many Spirit Stones are you asking for?"

If the price wasn’t outrageous, he really wouldn’t mind acquiring a few more Dao Crystals.

As everyone knew, these things were useful even to Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

There were only ever Cultivators who felt they lacked Dao Crystals; no one ever complained about having too many.

This was especially true for Xiao Chen, who had enough Purple Gold Bodhi to maximize the effects of the Dao Crystals.

Therefore, the more, the better.

"Hehehe."

The young man in the robe laughed again, extended his right hand, and held up his index finger. "One million Spirit Stones!"

"I’m sure that for someone like you, Xiao, this little bit of money is just pocket change."

He was clearly a little excited, so when he shouted out the price, his voice unconsciously rose quite a bit.

Many of the spectating Cultivators in the area had already recognized Xiao Chen and were paying attention to them.

Now, hearing the exorbitant offer of one million, the other Cultivators immediately turned to look, wanting to know what was going on.

One of them quietly inquired, "Zhang, you’re knowledgeable and have seen much of the world. Do you know who that person is? Daring to ask for such a high price."

The man called Zhang glanced over. "He doesn’t look familiar. Probably a disciple from some minor family."

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