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Chapter 63 Hundred Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Upon entering the Hundred Alliance Chamber of Commerce, Meng Xihong felt as if a bright and clear view had suddenly opened up before him.

The interior space is much more spacious than it appears from the outside. The floor is paved with jade, the dome hangs high, and soft light shines through the inlaid bright stones, illuminating the entire hall brightly but not glaringly.

Different areas are cleverly separated by semi-transparent spiritual light barriers. Talismans, pills, magical artifacts, and materials each occupy a separate area, where attendants dressed in uniform and of considerable cultivation stand smiling to greet the guests.

He didn't linger in the lobby. His gaze swept over the directional jade plaque, and he headed straight for a side hall marked "VIP Reception." This area was noticeably less crowded, the environment more tranquil, and a faint, calming fragrance filled the air.

A pretty female cultivator dressed in a light blue merchant guild uniform, whose cultivation level was around the third level of Qi Refining, immediately stepped forward with a gentle and graceful smile: "Fellow Daoist, what do you need?"

Without exchanging pleasantries, Meng Xihong directly took out the "Bronze Marrow Token," which was dull and lacked luster but exuded an ancient aura.

The female cultivator's gaze fell upon the token, her pupils suddenly contracted, and the gentle smile on her face instantly turned into utmost respect and eagerness. She bowed slightly: "So it is the Copper Marrow Token that has arrived. I apologize for my rudeness! This is not the place to talk. Please come with me to the private room to rest."

Meng Xihong was led through a ripple of spiritual light into an extremely elegant quiet room. The room was tastefully furnished, with the fragrance of sandalwood wafting through the air, and runes faintly visible on the surrounding walls, clearly indicating the presence of sophisticated soundproofing.

As soon as they sat down, a maid served them a cup of spirit tea. The aroma of the tea was soothing and refreshing, clearly not an ordinary tea.

A moment later, the door to the quiet room was silently pushed open, and a middle-aged man dressed in a brocade robe, with a capable face and sharp eyes, strode in. The spiritual pressure emanating from his body was clearly that of a cultivator at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

He cupped his hands and smiled, "My surname is Qian, and I am an officer of this Chamber of Commerce, in charge of receiving distinguished guests from Tongsui. May I ask how you are addressed?" As he spoke, his gaze swept over Meng Xihong imperceptibly. Although he could not see clearly due to the cloak and mask, his attitude was extremely polite.

"My surname is Yun." Meng Xihong lowered his voice, making it sound hoarse and deep.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Yun, a pleasure to meet you." Deacon Qian seemed to be used to aliases and showed no interest in probing, getting straight to the point.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Yun has come to purchase treasures or intend to sell items?"

Meng Xihong didn't say much, and directly placed the several storage bags that had been prepared beforehand on the table: "There are some things that I would like to ask your esteemed merchant guild to help me dispose of, either by converting them into spirit stones or by directly exchanging them for some items that I need."

Deacon Qian calmly took the storage bag and probed it with his divine sense.

At first, he remained calm, but as he took stock, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, especially when he saw the few Yin-attribute magic artifacts and pills whose malevolent aura was concealed but whose purity was still undeniable, as well as several rare spiritual herbs brimming with spiritual energy. He couldn't help but take another look at Meng Xihong.

These items were far beyond what an ordinary rogue cultivator could produce. However, being a seasoned businessman and well-versed in the rules, he immediately suppressed his curiosity and began to assess them quickly.

About an incense stick later, he raised his head, his smile widening: "Fellow Daoist Yun, your goods are of excellent quality, especially these few Moonflower Grass and Three Yang Fruit, whose medicinal properties are well preserved, which is truly rare."

Although some items have unusual attributes, our Hundred Alliance Chamber of Commerce has its own channels to handle them.

He paused slightly, as if asking casually, "Excuse my boldness, but these spiritual herbs are not easy to cultivate. Yet the quality of this batch of goods is so uniform. I wonder which spiritual plant master produced them?"

Meng Xihong frowned slightly beneath his cloak, his voice unchanged: "Steward Qian, it is said that the Hundred Alliances Chamber of Commerce has always only considered transactions and not their origins?"

Deacon Qian immediately laughed and lightly patted his forehead: "Oh dear, look at my occupational habit, I can't help but ask questions when I see something good, fellow Daoist, please forgive me! I misspoke!"
To express my apologies, I will offer you an additional 5% discount on this transaction. I only hope that if you encounter similar high-quality goods in the future, you will give priority to our Hundred Alliance Chamber of Commerce; the price will certainly satisfy you.”

Meng Xihong understood. It seemed that the quality of the spiritual herbs produced in the secret realm far surpassed that of those outside, and he would have to be more careful when making purchases in the future.

He replied casually, "No problem." Deacon Qian's smile became even more sincere and enthusiastic: "Fellow Daoist Yun, according to the Chamber of Commerce's standards, the original value of this batch of goods of yours was approximately 12,000 low-grade spirit stones."

However, since Mr. Qian had already promised to give a 5% discount as a sign of sincerity, the final price would be 12,600 low-grade spirit stones.

"Would you like this payment to be converted entirely into spirit stones, or partially used to purchase other resources you need?"

The price was slightly higher than Meng Xihong had estimated, and he was satisfied. He nodded and said, "I'll exchange part of it for spirit stones, and use the rest to purchase some cultivation manuals."

"Oh? I wonder what kind of cultivation method Fellow Daoist Yun needs?" Steward Qian asked eagerly.

"Five or six sets of general cultivation techniques that can be practiced up to the Foundation Establishment stage. Ideally, their attributes should cover the five elements, be balanced and harmonious, easy to learn, and suitable for laying a solid foundation. The grade does not need to be too high, but the origin must be clean and pure."

Meng Xihong clearly stated his needs: this was for laying the foundation for the future sect, and compatibility and security were of paramount importance.

"That's easy!" Steward Qian clapped his hands and laughed.

"The Chamber of Commerce happens to have a collection of such basic cultivation techniques, such as the 'Thick Earth Technique,' 'Evergreen Technique,' 'Flowing Fire Heart Sutra,' 'Geng Metal Technique,' and 'Moistening Water Technique.' These are all widely circulated orthodox methods with a solid foundation, sufficient for cultivation up to the Foundation Establishment stage, with absolutely no future problems. Each set is priced at five hundred low-grade spirit stones. What do you think?"

The price was fair, and Meng Xihong immediately agreed: "Okay, but I already have the 'Thick Earth Technique' in my collection, so I'll take the remaining four sets."

In addition, I need to purchase a batch of basic spiritual herb seeds required for refining 'Yellow Dragon Pill' and 'Harmony Pill', one hundred portions of each, as well as corresponding jade slips detailing their cultivation.

"No problem, these are all common items, I can prepare them for you immediately." Deacon Qian readily agreed and immediately gave instructions to the female cultivator standing outside the door.

While waiting, Meng Xihong casually asked, "I've long heard of the Hundred Alliances Chamber of Commerce's auctions. I wonder if your chamber of commerce has any large-scale trade fairs or auctions planned recently?"

Upon hearing this, Steward Qian smiled knowingly: "Fellow Daoist Yun, your arrival is truly timely. Our Qingyang branch of the Chamber of Commerce will be holding a quarterly auction in half a month."

This auction is quite large, and I've heard there are many good items up for grabs, including a 'Foundation Building Pill' refined by a master craftsman as one of the grand finale items.

He lowered his voice and said, "Fellow Daoist, you possess the Copper Marrow Token, which automatically qualifies you to participate. This is a partial list of items for this auction. You may take a look first. If you find anything you like, please be sure to come and show your skills." As he spoke, he handed over a jade slip brimming with spiritual energy.

Meng Xihong immersed his consciousness into the list, which was filled with a dazzling array of rare materials, elixirs, magical artifacts and talismans, and cultivation techniques and secret arts. His heart raced as he looked at it.

In particular, the Foundation Establishment Pill is the hard currency he urgently needs to establish his sect and attract talent, but its price must be astonishing.

He silently noted down a few things that interested him, then withdrew his divine sense and casually added, "There's one more thing I'd like to ask Steward Qian about. I've been in seclusion for a long time and only recently emerged, so I'm quite unfamiliar with the recent developments in Yunzhou. I wonder if there have been any noteworthy events or interesting stories in Yunzhou lately?"

A glint flashed in Deacon Qian's eyes, and his smile became somewhat subtle: "Hehe, if Fellow Daoist Yun is asking about other matters, I might need to consider it, but if you are asking about news and intelligence, then you have come to the right place by asking me about the Hundred Alliance Chamber of Commerce."

Besides the Lingbao cultivation techniques, our association also offers all kinds of information, clearly priced and of genuine quality. It's not convenient to discuss this in detail here. If you are interested, please follow me to the elegant room on the second floor.

Meng Xihong's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)