Chapter 549 Yunhai Sect

Both sides not only sent their disciples to each other's families to learn and exchange experiences, but also jointly funded the establishment of a large trade market to promote trade between the two sides.

In addition, the two sides also jointly formed a powerful coalition to fight against some family forces that were not disciplined and not subject to rule.

It can be said that with the joint efforts of both sides, the relationship between Qingshi City and Heiwu City has become closer and closer.

Of course, all this is based on mutual trust and respect between the two sides.

The Luo family did not despise the Liang family because of their own strength, but gave the Liang family enough respect and support.

The same is true for the Liang family. They did not feel fear and fear because of the strength of the Luo family, but chose to work hand in hand with the Luo family.

It can be said that at this moment, the alliance between Qingshi City and Heiwu City has been initially formed.

And all this is thanks to Luo Tianqiong and Luo Yao.

It is their outstanding performance and outstanding wisdom that enabled the Luo family to rise on this land in a short period of time and reach cooperation with top family forces such as the Liang family.

Of course, Luo Tianqiong and Luo Yao were not complacent or proud of all these achievements and honors.

They understood that all this was just the beginning.

The real challenges and tests were still waiting for them.

Therefore, they did not relax their vigilance and efforts.

Instead, they continued to maintain a humble and cautious attitude and constantly worked hard to improve their own and the Luo family's strength and foundation.

They believed that as long as they kept this attitude and spirit, no matter what challenges and tests they would face in the future, they would be able to successfully deal with them and pass them smoothly.

Time passed quickly like flowing water, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

During these months, the cooperation between the Luo family and the Liang family went very smoothly.

Both sides not only sent more disciples to each other's families to learn and exchange experiences, but also jointly expanded the scale of the large trade market, making the trade between the two sides more frequent and close.

In addition, the two sides also jointly organized many military exercises and joint operations to enhance the overall strength and combat effectiveness of the coalition forces.

It can be said that with the joint efforts of both sides, the alliance between Qingshi City and Heiwu City has become more and more stable and powerful.

However, such behavior is good news for the Luo family of Qingshi City and the Liang family.

But for other family forces or sect forces on this land, it is not necessarily good news.

In this world, resources have always been fixed.

If you occupy the majority, then the resources that other forces can share will become increasingly scarce.

And the Yunhai Sect, which is located about 15,000 miles away from Qingshi City in a city called Nanxin City, is the absolute overlord of Nanxin City and that area.

Its interests have gradually suffered considerable losses due to the interaction between the Luo family of Qingshi City and the Liang family.

Nanxin City, Yunhai Sect.

In a heavily guarded hall.

At this time, Nan Yi, the current city lord of Nanxin City, was sitting silently on the main seat with a silent face.

And the other sect elders in the Yunhai Sect, the absolute overlord of Nanxin City.

At this time, they all sat down on the chairs in the hall.

The atmosphere seemed a bit heavy, and everyone's eyes were focused on Nan Yi who was sitting in the main seat.

As the mayor of Nanxin City and the leader of Yunhai Sect, Nan Yi knew everything about the dynamics in the territory.

He was also aware that the recent close cooperation between the Luo family of Qingshi City and the Liang family of Heiwu City had a significant impact on the interests of their Yunhai Sect.

"Master, we must take action."

A burly elder of Yunhai Sect with a murderous look said in a deep voice.

"Action? How to act?"

Nan Yi raised his head, his eyes like lightning, and scanned the people present: "The Luo family and the Liang family have joined forces, and their strength should not be underestimated. If we act rashly, it will only alert the enemy and make the two families more closely united."

"But we can't just watch them eat away at our interests."

Another elder said unwillingly.

"Erosion? Humph, they don't have that ability yet." Nan Yi sneered, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes: "Although the two families have joined forces, it is still too early for them to shake the status of our Yunhai Sect."

"What does the Sect Master mean?"

Someone asked tentatively.

"Wait and see." Nan Yi slowly uttered four words: "Now the two families are in the honeymoon period of cooperation. If we act rashly, it will only make them more united. We might as well watch them quietly. When there is a crack in their cooperation, it will not be too late for us to take action."

"But, what if the two families have always cooperated seamlessly?" Someone raised a concern.

"Cooperation seamlessly?" Nan Yi raised a sarcastic smile at the corner of his mouth: "In this world, there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Although the two families are cooperating closely now, one day, they will have conflicts due to uneven distribution of interests. We just need to wait patiently for that day to come, and then defeat them in one fell swoop."

"The Sect Master has a good idea." Everyone echoed.

"Okay, this matter is decided." Nan Yi waved his hand and signaled everyone to leave: "You all go back and prepare well. Once there is an opportunity, we must be able to grasp it."

"Yes." Everyone responded in unison, and then left the hall one by one.

Nan Yi watched everyone leave, with a meaningful smile on his face.

He knew that this game had just begun, and the real competition was still to come.

He believed that as long as their Yunhai Sect could maintain enough patience and vigilance, they would definitely win in the end.

Time passed slowly in such an undercurrent.

The cooperation between Qingshi City and Heiwu City was also constantly deepening and strengthening.

Near Qingshi City and Heiwu City.

In a large trade market called Qinghei.

At this time, the atmosphere in this trade market was extremely hot.

Countless ordinary people, or practitioners, were all conducting various transactions in this trade market.

After all, this Qinghei large trade market.

It is a large trade market established by the two top family forces, the Luo family, which is the absolute overlord of Qingshi City, and the Liang family, which is the absolute overlord of Heiwu City.

A trade market like this must be extremely safe, and no one dares to mess up here easily.

Therefore, this trade market is crowded with people every day.

In a corner of this trade market, a young man in green clothes is standing there quietly, his eyes fall on a stall where some seemingly ordinary stones are placed.

The young man's name is Luo Xuan, and he is one of the direct descendants of the Luo family.

Although he is young, his eyes reveal a sharp and wise light, as if he can see through all hypocrisy and appearances.

Luo Xuan did not rush to ask the price or choose the stone, but carefully observed every stone on the stall.

He knew that these seemingly ordinary stones may contain precious spiritual minerals or spiritual medicines, or some other rare materials.

And these materials are priceless treasures for practitioners.

Therefore, he must act cautiously, so as not to miss any good things.

In this way, Luo Xuan stood quietly in front of the stall for a long time, until the stall owner was a little impatient, he finally asked: "How much are these stones?"

The stall owner looked at Luo Xuan and found that he was just a young boy. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes, but he still answered politely: "These stones are all dug out from the deep mountains with great effort. Each piece contains precious spiritual minerals or spiritual medicines, so the price is not cheap."

"Oh? Then can you tell me what spiritual minerals or spiritual medicines these stones contain?"

Luo Xuan raised his eyebrows and asked lightly.

The stall owner heard this, and a trace of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he still answered with a stiff face: "This... I don't know the details, but I can guarantee that there are definitely good things in these stones."

"Haha, good things? Then can the stall owner tell me whether these so-called "good things" are worth the price?"

Luo Xuan suddenly laughed and looked directly into the stall owner's eyes.

The stall owner felt a little guilty when he saw Luo Xuan's eyes, but he still pretended to be calm and said: "Well... I believe in my vision, these stones are definitely worth this price."

"Really?" Luo Xuan raised a playful smile at the corner of his mouth: "Then I wonder if the stall owner can let me check the goods first?"

The stall owner hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, then let you check the goods first."

As he said, he took out the stones one by one and placed them in front of Luo Xuan.

Seeing this, Luo Xuan couldn't help but feel secretly happy.

Because he had seen a hint of something wrong and guilty from the stall owner's hesitant expression and movements.

And this was exactly what he wanted.

Because this meant that these stones might really contain some rare materials, but the stall owner himself was not sure.

At that moment, Luo Xuan began to carefully examine these stones.

He first gently stroked the surface of each stone with his hand, feeling their texture and weight, and then used his mental power to penetrate into them and explore their internal conditions.

After a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Because he had discovered that one of the stones actually contained a rare spiritual ore called "Xuanhuang Stone"!

This spiritual ore is one of the best materials for refining high-level magic weapons and is extremely valuable!

At that moment, Luo Xuan had already made up his mind that he wanted to buy this stone!

However, he did not rush to show it, but continued to pretend to be dissatisfied, put the stones back on the stall one by one, and then said lightly: "These stones... don't seem to meet my requirements. I'd better take a look at other stalls."

After that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, the stall owner was anxious and said quickly: "Wait! Sir, since you are not satisfied with these stones, why don't we change the way of trading?"

"Oh? Change the way of trading?" Luo Xuan stopped and looked back at the stall owner: "Then tell me, how to change it?"

The stall owner gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind, and said in a deep voice: "To be honest, one of my stones does contain a rare spiritual ore, but I am not sure what it is. If you are really interested, I am willing to transfer it to you at a low price. How about it?"

Luo Xuan was secretly happy when he heard this, but he said calmly: "Oh? Then tell me, how much is this stone worth?"

The stall owner hesitated for a moment, then stretched out five fingers: "Five hundred taels of gold."

Five hundred taels of gold? This may be a huge sum of money for an ordinary family, but it is nothing for a top family like the Luo family.

However, Luo Xuan did not agree immediately, but continued to pretend to be hesitant: "This price... seems a bit high."

The stall owner couldn't help but curse Luo Xuan for being ungrateful, but he quickly said: "Sir, this is the lowest price I can offer. If you are really interested, please make a decision as soon as possible."

Luo Xuan knew that the stall owner was anxious, so he stopped delaying and nodded and said: "Okay, then five hundred taels of gold. I want this stone."

As he said, he took out a silver note of five hundred taels of gold from his arms and handed it to the stall owner.

The stall owner smiled immediately after receiving the silver note, and quickly handed the stone containing Xuanhuang Stone to Luo Xuan: "Sir, you have a good eye! This stone is definitely worth this price!"

Luo Xuan didn't say much, just smiled faintly, then took the stone and turned to leave the trade market.

He knew that he had picked up a big bargain this time.

If this stone containing Xuanhuang Stone is sold on the market, it may be sold for at least tens of thousands of taels, or even dozens of low-grade spiritual stones!

But he only spent 500 taels of gold to buy it.

Of course, this is also due to his keen observation and rich experience, as well as his understanding of spiritual mines and spiritual medicines.

He believes that as long as he continues to work hard to practice and study, he will be able to become a more outstanding practitioner in the future and bring greater glory and benefits to the family.

With such faith and determination, Luo Xuan left the trade market and returned to the Luo family's mansion.

He did not immediately study the stone containing Xuanhuang Stone, but first carefully put it into his storage ring, and then returned to his room.

He knew that this stone was extremely valuable and must be handled with caution.

Therefore, he planned to consult the elders in the family or some experienced practitioners to see how to extract the Xuanhuang Stone from this stone and maximize its value. (End of this chapter)