Wuhun Luo Sanpao? I am the Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 159 Targeted? I Have Acquaintances in the Elephant Armor Sect
The morning sunlight shone through the thin mist onto the towering city walls of Xingluo City. Yu Xiaolie squinted and raised his hand to shield his eyes from the glaring light.

After traveling for more than a month, Yu Xiaolie, along with several disciples and several cargo wagons, finally saw their destination.

"Young Master, Xingluo City is just ahead."

Yu Ming, an inner disciple accompanying the group, wiped the sweat from his forehead. He was one of the more outstanding disciples among the younger generation of the sect, and he was already a level 46 Soul Master in his early twenties.

He had been involved in this sector for a year longer than Yu Xiaolie and had already helped the sect with several transactions.

Yu Xiaolie nodded, his gaze sweeping over the several carriages loaded with herbs behind him, and said:
"If everyone keeps pushing, we can rest once we get into the city."

Soon, after passing through customs and the gates of Xingluo City, this bustling city located in the heart of the continent came into view, and its prosperity far exceeded expectations.

The first thing you see is the hustle and bustle of people and the rich atmosphere of daily life. Shops line both sides of the street, and various vendors' calls rise and fall, creating a lively and bustling scene.

It truly lives up to its reputation as the capital of the Star Luo Empire.

"Go find the contact person first."

Yu Xiaolie withdrew his gaze and took out a sheepskin map from his pocket.

The route map given by the Third Elder clearly indicated that the trading point in Xingluo City was located in the medicinal herb market in the south of the city.

The Chengnan medicinal herb trading market was even more bustling than I had imagined.

Even before you get close, the aroma of various medicinal herbs wafts over you.

Herbal medicine merchants and exchanges from all over the country come here to purchase.

Even people from auction houses come here to look for bargains, hoping to find some rare herbs.

Yu Xiaolie led the group through the crowded streets and finally stopped in front of the market's main warehouse, sending Yu Ming forward to find someone.

A short while later, a middle-aged man with a goatee lifted the curtain and came out.

He was dressed in a dark red brocade robe, with a string of copper coins hanging from his waist. His eyes were narrowed as he sized up the crowd. He was Benjamin, the person in charge of the medicinal herb trading market and also the contact person.

"Hello, I am Yu Xiaolie from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I have come to deliver goods on the orders of my family." Yu Xiaolie stepped forward and bowed.

Benjamin's eyes suddenly lit up, then returned to their usual smiling expression, and he said:

"So it's Young Master Yu, please come in!"

Upon entering the inner room, Benjamin asked the waiter to serve tea.

Yu Xiaolie waved his hand and got straight to the point, saying, "This is the list of transactions for this time. Please take a look, Steward."

Benjamin took the list, slowly unfolded it, and gently slid his fingers across the paper.

"Hmm... 330 Thunder-patterned Ganoderma lucidum plants, 350 catties of Electric-patterned Leaf Grass..."

Benjamin nodded as he looked at the goods and said, "Let me check them out first."

"They're all in the carriages outside."

The inspection process went surprisingly smoothly.

Benjamin and his two companions carefully inspected each herb, even weighing it on a small scale.

Finally straightening up, he patted the dregs off his hands and said, "The goods are fine, but..."

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Yu Xiaolie's heart tightened.

Benjamin rubbed his hands together, a troubled look on his face, and said:
"As you know, business hasn't been good lately, and we're having some cash flow problems. Could you extend the payment for this batch of goods by a few days?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Ming was the first to jump out and anxiously said:

"How can this be! Our sect always operates on a cash-on-delivery basis! Besides, we need to get to other places to make the transaction! How can we make the transaction without money?!"

Benjamin's face instantly darkened, and he said coldly:

"Young man, don't speak so impulsively. Doing business is all about personal relationships. I've had a long and pleasant working relationship with your Blue Lightning Sect."

Can't you even be lenient with this small difficulty? Doesn't your Blue Lightning Sect want to continue our cooperation?

Benjamin's outspokenness clearly stems from his confidence; otherwise, he wouldn't dare to speak so arrogantly.

Yu Ming was about to argue when Yu Xiaolie stopped him with a single look.

He already understood seven or eight parts of the situation. This was clearly a trap set by the Third Elder to prevent him from completing the transaction with the Elephant Armor Sect.

If they insist on demanding money, they will inevitably offend this long-term partner and also damage the interests of the sect.

If the Third Elder then takes the opportunity to mediate and clean up the mess, he will surely be blamed for his incompetence.

"The steward is joking."

Yu Xiaolie suddenly smiled slightly, a smile that startled Benjamin. "Since you're in trouble, just give me a written agreement."

It's just a small amount of money. Yu Xiaolie has saved up more than 50 gold soul coins in the far north, which is just the right amount to come in handy.

"Little Lord!"

The accompanying disciples were getting anxious, but Yu Xiaolie waved his hand, signaling them to calm down.

Benjamin clearly hadn't expected this situation, but the result was exactly as he had privately discussed with the Third Elder: he would refuse to pay no money whatsoever.

So he obediently signed the document and stamped it.

After obtaining the voucher, Yu Xiaolie led the group straight away from the trading market.

"I see everyone is tired, let's go get something to eat first."

Yu Xiaolie pointed to the restaurant across the street and said.

After a hearty meal, the group did not linger and immediately set off back to the Heavenly Dou Empire, heading directly to the Elephant Armor Sect.

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After traveling for more than twenty days, the group finally arrived at Mammoth City, where the Elephant Armor Sect was located.

Unlike the bustling Star City, Mammoth City gives people a sense of solemnity and weight.

Here, the city walls are built from single, massive gray stones. At the city gate, there are two enormous statues, two huge mammoths with diamond chains wrapped around their tusks, symbolizing the greatest power in Mammoth City: the Elephant Armor Clan.

"So spectacular..."

A young disciple looked up, engrossed in the sight; this was his first time running the Mammoth City route.

Yu Xiaolie couldn't help but take a second look.

As one of the four lower sects, the Elephant Armor Sect is not as strong as the three upper sects overall, but it is definitely a top-tier sect in the defensive martial soul category.

The headquarters of the Elephant Armor Clan is more like a small castle.

Yu Xiaolie and his group arrived outside the sect. After a brief announcement, a burly middle-aged man strode over.

He wore brown leather armor, and his bare arms were bulging with muscles, causing the ground to tremble slightly with each step.

"Haha, friends from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, welcome, welcome! I am Shi Lei, the external affairs deacon of the Elephant Armor Clan."

The visitor explained.

After exchanging pleasantries, Shi Lei warmly led everyone to the reception room.

"Your elders have already communicated with me. You've come here to exchange diamond ore, right? Everything is ready."

After taking his seat, Shi Lei got straight to the point and asked.

Seeing Shi Lei's directness, Yu Xiaolie nodded, and was about to test the waters when he asked, "Indeed, may I ask, Steward Shi..."

"Have you brought enough money? In our Elephant Armor Sect, we only accept cash on delivery."

Shi Lei suddenly interrupted him, his smile fading slightly.

Yu Ming couldn't help but interject, "Steward Shi, the circumstances of this trip are rather special. We'll be going to Xingluo City first..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Lei's face instantly turned cold. Without giving the Blue Lightning Sect group a chance to explain, he immediately interrupted them, his voice low and deep:

"No money? What's the point of discussing a deal then? Show them out!"

The scene froze instantly.

Yu Xiaolie narrowed his eyes. It was obvious that Shi Lei had also been bribed by the Third Elder.

Just as he was about to step forward and use his personal savings of gold soul coins to make the transaction, a loud voice came from outside the door:
"What's all the commotion about?"

Then, the curtain was lifted, and a burly man over two meters tall walked in.

He wore a sleeveless leather armor, with a roaring mammoth tattooed on his bare arms, and a pair of piercing eyes beneath his thick eyebrows.

Yu Xiaolie suddenly stood up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and said, "Huyan Ruo?"

The person who came was Yu Xiaolie's comrade-in-arms whom he met in the far north, and his good brother in the Red Guard Hunting Group!
The burly man froze for a moment, then his eyes widened in disbelief: "Yu Xiaolie?!"

The two strode forward almost simultaneously, their hands gripping each other tightly, their shoulders bumping.

Hu Yanruo patted Yu Xiaolie's back with such force that the disciples beside him worried that they might break their young master's body.

(End of this chapter)