A daily divination, from family tortoise shells to immortal clans.

Without hesitation, Chen Qingru took out a calming pill and handed it over.

Chen Qingmo quickly put them in a small porcelain bottle, and then took out a Wind Control Talisman and a Fire Separation Talisman.

Talismans are not as expensive as elixirs, but he can't just take them for free.

The Spirit Gathering Pill, though a top-grade first-level pill, is only used by early-stage Qi Refining cultivators to break through to the next level, hence its price of sixty spirit stones.

Otherwise, the price would increase by several tens of percent.

"Third Sister, these two second-grade talismans will serve as the exchange. I'll explain how to use them to you."

It wasn't that he didn't want to take out the Vajra Talisman, but rather that the Vajra Talisman was made from the last of his talisman-making materials, and he only had one, which he had already used for testing.

After listening carefully, Chen Qingru's eyes showed surprise, then she took the talisman and teased:

"You're being so polite with your sister, but you've made great progress in talisman making; you've already mastered two kinds."

Chen Qingmo smiled and chatted for a few minutes before taking his leave.

He had originally wanted Chen Qingru to help him refine a few Body Tempering Pills to strengthen his body, but now that she was going into seclusion, it was inconvenient to say so at this time.

As Chen Qingmo walked towards the Spirit Gathering Array, he suddenly saw his Ninth Uncle, Chen Mingyi, rushing about in a hurry, seemingly heading to the council hall where the First Elder often stayed.

As soon as the other person saw him, they immediately waved for him to come over.

Chen Qingmo walked forward quickly, somewhat puzzled:

"Uncle Jiu, why are you in such a hurry? And why did you call me here?"

Chen Mingyi smiled slightly:

"The Jinquan Chamber of Commerce in Linyuan County is going to hold a trade fair. This news was sent by Chairman Zhao Hansong through a messenger."

The reason I called you over is that the other disciples are either cultivating or have missions to complete. Since you were free at the moment, I thought I'd ask you to come along and sell some things.

Chen Qingmo's lips twitched slightly. What did he mean by "idle"? He had just come out of the alchemy room.

However, he was curious to see what the trade fair was like. He had only heard about it from his elders and had never experienced it firsthand.

Although the market in Xiyun Town is not bad, it is only a trading place for those in the Qi Refining stage.

After listening to the proceedings in the council hall for a while, Chen Qingmo finally understood why Chen Mingyi was anxious.

The Linyuan County Trade Fair is starting tomorrow, and it's a 400-mile journey from Taixuan Mountain, which is the distance after crossing the bridge over the Xing River. It would be even longer if we took the official road.

Even using iron-hoofed horses, it would take them two hours, during which time they would also need to take stock of the items to be sold.

Some surplus materials and spirit rice that need to be sold should be put into storage bags.

The clan had already informed the disciples about the incident involving the thief, so Chen Mingyi invited Chen Minglu, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, to accompany him on this long journey.

Around noon, the group was fully prepared to depart.

This was Chen Qingmo's first time traveling so far, and she was a little nervous.

The two uncles beside me chuckled; they had been just like that back in the day.

……

As they passed the bridge over the Xinghe River, Chen Qingmo glanced into the river.

The Xinghe River gets its name from Xinghu Lake, which in turn got its name from the fact that the surrounding villages relied on apricot trees for their livelihood.

Because apricot trees are extremely susceptible to waterlogging, and are located a little far from the lake, they appear to surround the entire lake, hence the name.

Xinghu Lake is tributary of only one main river, called Xinghe River.

Legend has it that there are black catfish in the Xinghe River, whose bodies contain ink sacs, making them excellent materials for crafting concealing breath talismans.

This talisman is extremely effective, but it cannot be deciphered by those who have not reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Many people have come to search for it, but because it lives at the bottom of the river, few have encountered it.

Chen Qingmo saw several wild ducks swimming on the river and glanced at them.

Just as he was losing interest, a dark shadow appeared in the river, the water turned into a whirlpool, and a gaping maw of abyss opened, swallowing the wild duck whole.

"Black catfish?"

Chen Qingmo didn't see it clearly, but vaguely saw a huge, dark creature.

The shadowy figure gradually sank to the bottom, and with the iron-hoofed horse moving at an extremely fast speed, it was almost across the bridge. Chen Qingmo put aside his thoughts.

More than an hour later, the three arrived in Linyuan County.

The area was bustling and prosperous, much larger than Xiyun Town.

Reckless driving was not permitted within the county, so the three slowed down their horses and proceeded cautiously.

Chen Mingyi sighed with some emotion:

"I haven't been to Linyuan County for many years, but it's as lively as ever."

Chen Minglu nodded, then said to Chen Qingmo:

"The clan also has some businesses here, managed by your tenth uncle, and their talismans are quite famous. However, the Jinquan Chamber of Commerce has already prepared accommodations, so we can go directly there."

When Chen Qingmo first arrived in Linyuan County, he was filled with curiosity to hear that his clan was still operating there.

Uncle Chen Minghai is quite proficient in talismanic arts, making him well-suited for this profession.

"With this fame, could I sell some talismans to earn spirit stones?"

Chen Qingmo thought to himself.

The three of them were stopped by guards in front of the Jinquan Chamber of Commerce in Linyuan County.

"The trade fair is about to open. Do any of you have invitations? If not, please find somewhere else to stay and come back tomorrow."

The guards conducted a routine check and requested proof of identity.

Chen Mingyi wiped his hand and took out a wooden slip from his storage bag. It was a gift from Zhao Hansong and was a special item made by the Chamber of Commerce.

After handing it to the guard, the group waited patiently.

"So you are a distinguished guest of the Chen family. Please forgive any neglect we may have shown. Please come in."

After examining the contents of the wooden slip, the guards stepped aside to make way.

As soon as he entered, Chen Qingmo saw some familiar figures, most of whom were from Qi Refining families, all led by their elders, just like him.

There were also some well-known rogue cultivators, all of whom were in the late stage of Qi Refining. They all had cold expressions and were wary of others.

Chen Qingmo didn't recognize most of the remaining people, since this was his first time visiting Linyuan County.

"People from several neighboring counties have also come. Is this trade fair really that big?"

Chen Minglu and Chen Mingyi had seen more, but they were also surprised by the people who came to the trade fair.

After greeting the familiar family members, the three members of the Chen family saw a repulsive figure.

Wu Zhenxin was chatting with his family members and a few independent cultivators when the Chen family members saw him, and at the same time, he saw them.

With a mocking smile, Wu Zhenxin stood up and said:

"Oh, isn't this a member of the Chen family? How is your Second Elder? Last time, thanks to him for helping us stop the Silver Wolf, otherwise it would have been our clan's disciple who died."

"You old beast, you're asking for it!"

Chen Mingyi's angry shout immediately attracted the attention of many people.

Many people had heard of the Wu family's bad reputation, but they were unaware that the Chen family also had a grudge against them.

Hoping to see what would happen, the crowd gathered around.

"Mingyi, no!"

Chen Minglu stood in front of Chen Mingyi. One of the two dead men was Chen Mingyi's nephew, and he wished he could tear Wu Zhenxin apart.

The Chamber of Commerce has rules against physical violence, and since they are on someone else's turf, Chen Minglu is afraid that he might not be able to resist a sudden attack.

"Mingyi, we will make Wu Zhenxin pay the price later. Stay calm for now."

"We hope that you will control your emotions and not break the rules of the Chamber of Commerce. If you have any grudges, please settle them outside. Let's make money peacefully inside the Chamber of Commerce."

A man wearing a crane feather cloak, who bore a resemblance to Zhao Hansong, spoke softly.

Although the tone was soft, it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Chen Minglu bowed with his hands clasped in greeting:

"President Zhao Hanfeng, please forgive me. My cousin was a little angry just now, but he has calmed down now."

Zhao Hanfeng is Zhao Hansong's elder brother.

"Gentlemen of Xiyun Town, since you're in my Chamber of Commerce, please speak politely. If you deliberately provoke others, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He had been watching from the sidelines and knew the whole story. Although no names were mentioned, anyone could see that it was a warning to the Wu family.

He was about to say a few more words when he felt a sense of oppression coming from behind him.

Looking back, they saw a man carrying an iron sword slowly walk in, looking the guild inside up and down.