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Faced with Nan Longyue's invitation, Chen Xu hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

After more than three months at sea, Chen Xu had gained a preliminary understanding of the Inner Sea through the mouth of the Nanlongyue Pass.

The most powerful force in the Inner Sea is the Xuan Shui Palace, whose master is a powerful cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage, whose prestige is known throughout the four seas.

The largest cultivator city in the Inner Sea is called Meteor City, which is a super city under the jurisdiction of Xuan Shui Palace.

However, if Chen Xu wanted to enter Meteor City, he would not only need an entrance fee of five thousand low-grade spirit stones, but also a guarantee from a powerful family in the Inner Sea.

Although the Nan family of Gui Island is just an insignificant Foundation Establishment family, they are still qualified to act as guarantors.

Having just arrived in the Inner Sea, I was unfamiliar with the place and the people, and I needed a place to stay to gather intelligence.

Moreover, the Nan family also needed to contribute to this guarantee, so Nan Longyue's invitation to Chen Xu was naturally accepted.

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Three days later, the merchant ship finally arrived at Gui Island.

Chen Xu stood at the bow of the ship, his gaze sweeping over the island.

The island is much larger than expected; it is not the small island one might imagine.

Its territory is so vast that it must be at least the size of a county town, with numerous buildings and a bustling port.

Then Nan Longyue led Chen Xu to the Nan family mansion.

The mansion is located in a place on the island with relatively rich spiritual energy. Although it cannot compare to the grandeur of a major sect, it still reveals some of the foundation of a Foundation Establishment family.

As soon as I entered the hall, a white-haired cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage was already waiting for me.

Upon seeing Nan Longyue return safely, a hint of relief flashed in the white-haired cultivator's eyes.

"Grandpa!" Nan Longyue saw the white-haired cultivator and immediately bowed respectfully, her voice filled with sorrow.

"During this voyage, the merchant ship was attacked by a sea monster, and two of my uncles tragically perished."

"If it weren't for this senior's intervention and his presence on the merchant ship, we probably wouldn't have been able to return to the Inner Sea..."

Upon hearing this, Nan Dahai's body trembled, and his expression turned solemn.

The Nan family's situation was already dire, and the loss of two Foundation Establishment cultivators on this trip only made things worse.

After a moment, he looked at Chen Xu with a complicated expression: "I am Nan Dahai. I thank you for your help in saving my granddaughter and my clansmen."

Chen Xu remained calm and said indifferently, "It was nothing, fellow Daoist, you don't need to worry about it."

Despite his inner turmoil, Nan Dahai maintained his polite demeanor and turned to Nan Longyue to ask:

"Longyue, have you prepared a gift of thanks for this fellow Daoist?"

Nan Longyue nodded quickly and replied respectfully, "I have already presented the three second-tier sea goods obtained from the ship to you as a token of my gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Nan Dahai's eyes twitched almost imperceptibly, and he felt a pang of heartache.

Three Tier 2 marine items are quite valuable; this gift is far too extravagant...

However, out of politeness, he didn't say much, forcing a polite smile as he tried to see the guest off tactfully: "Fellow Daoist, you must be tired from your journey, why don't you..."

"Grandpa!" Nan Longyue felt anxious when she saw that Nan Dahai was being perfunctory and even seemed to be trying to see her out.

She quickly leaned closer and said in a very low voice:

"Although this Senior Chen is only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, he once instantly killed Zhang Kui and a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Zhang family with a single strike in the outer sea!"

"And he was able to single-handedly kill tens of thousands of silver knife fish..."

Upon hearing this, Nan Dahai's pupils contracted slightly.

He knew his granddaughter's character well; she was by no means someone who spoke carelessly.

He instantly killed two Foundation Establishment cultivators, one of whom was in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Moreover, he single-handedly killed tens of thousands of silver knife fish...

This is far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator; their strength likely surpasses that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator...

The South China Sea was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

The patriarch is still seriously injured and cannot leave seclusion.

He was the only one left in the clan at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and he was already struggling to cope with the aggressive Zhang and Wang families.

Without strong external support, the Nan family is in grave danger in this battle for qualification with the Meteorite Chamber of Commerce.

If we could get this fellow Daoist to lend a hand, my Nan family might not be without a chance at this year's Meteorite Merchant Guild...

Thinking of this, Nan Dahai's face instantly lit up with a warm smile, and he bowed deeply to Chen Xu:

"I never expected your strength to be so profound! I was rude just now, please forgive me!"

"To be honest, I have a big deal up my sleeve. I wonder if you... are interested?"

Chen Xu did not care about the change in his attitude towards the South China Sea.

In the cultivation world, strength is paramount, and it is common for someone to be arrogant at first and then obsequious.

What he cared more about was the big deal the other party mentioned.

It seems the time has come again for the "dual purpose" tactic to shine...

Chen Xu's eyes flickered slightly, and he calmly asked, "Oh? May I ask what kind of transaction it is? Please speak freely, fellow Daoist."

Nan Dahai quickly said, "The Meteorite Chamber of Commerce is about to launch a new round of competition for regional agency rights."

"This agency right is crucial to the future trade routes of the three major families on Gui Island. My Nan family desires to obtain the agency right for the nearby waters, but..."

He sighed, a helpless look on his face: "My ancestor is in seclusion and cannot come forward."

Therefore, I would like to ask you to represent my Nan family in the battle.

As long as you are willing to help, regardless of success or failure, my Nan family will immediately offer five second-tier marine goods as a reward.

If you can help my Nan family successfully acquire the agency rights, I will then present you with ten more Tier 2 marine products.

And we'll give the Daoyou Chamber of Commerce 20% of our profits every year. What do you think?

After a moment's thought, Chen Xu also felt that there was something to be gained from this matter.

Five Tier 2 seafood items are offered as a guaranteed reward, and upon successfully securing the agency rights, ten more seafood items and long-term profit sharing will be provided.

Furthermore, with the added benefit of a dual purpose, the returns are quite considerable.

He looked at the South China Sea and calmly asked:

"Fellow Daoist, please speak frankly. What are the cultivation levels of the other cultivators participating in this competition? If it is within my power, I will certainly lend a hand."

Seeing that Chen Xu was interested, Nan Dahai was overjoyed and quickly explained:

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured! The only ones qualified to participate in this competition in the nearby waters are the Nan, Zhang, and Wang families of Gui Island."

And the Sakura family and the Hashi family, who live near Koharu Island.

The cultivators sent by each faction should all be at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu felt somewhat relieved.

As long as no Core Formation cultivator personally intervenes, everything is fine.

With the Primordial Saint Spear in hand, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would pose no threat.

Having thought this through, he no longer hesitated and nodded, saying, "I can agree to this deal, but I have one more request."

Upon hearing this, Nan Dahai said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist, please speak freely!"

As long as Chen Xu's requests aren't too unreasonable, he will try his best to meet them.

Chen Xu continued, "Afterwards, I intend to go to Meteor City, and the Nan family needs to vouch for me for this matter."

Furthermore, my understanding of the various forces in the Meteorite Sea is still limited, and I need more detailed intelligence, the more detailed the better.

After hearing this, Nan Dahai felt completely at ease.

For the Nan family, providing a guarantee was a simple matter; all they needed to do was issue a document.

Gathering detailed intelligence on the forces is even simpler, as the clan itself has records of it.

"That's easy!" Nan Dahai laughed heartily and agreed without hesitation.

"As for the guarantee, you can simply ask when the time comes."

"As for the information you need, I will immediately order someone to compile it and deliver it to you tomorrow. It will be as detailed as possible!"

Longyue, you will personally oversee this matter and ensure its thoroughness!

"Yes, Grandpa!" Nan Longyue bowed respectfully as she accepted the order.

Seeing that the other party agreed so readily, Chen Xu nodded slightly: "That's very good."

Nan Dahai's smile grew even more fervent:

"Please rest in my residence for a while, fellow Daoist. I will also prepare some small gifts as a deposit."

A huge weight was finally lifted from his shoulders. With this powerful ally, the Nan family finally saw some hope in this struggle.

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