I forged swords at Lingjian Mountain.

Yunshui City.

Compared to Huanfeng City, it far surpasses Huanfeng City in terms of size, prosperity, and even the number of powerful individuals within its walls.

The relationship between the two cities is relatively harmonious.

However, there is an unwritten rule—

That is, no faction within either city may intervene in the power struggle of the other city.

Just like the Qingjian Sect and the Feizhong Sect.

Although you can do business in Yunshui City, you cannot get involved in the power struggles within Yunshui City.

The same applies to the forces within Yunshui City.

This is also why Lin Kong rarely heard about the forces in Yunshui City while in Huanfeng City.

It can be said that all the major and minor forces within Huanfeng City are basically under the control of the city lord.

Lord Huanfeng would certainly not allow any outside force beyond his control to easily enter his city.

If the idea is to win over the forces of Yunshui City to help Linjian Sect occupy that icy resource area, it will definitely not work.

After Lin Kong entered the city.

He first went to the place where he had sold the sword last time.

Take out the twenty prepared Azure Pattern Swords, along with the plaque for the "Strongest Azure Pattern Sword".

Wait quietly.

He already had a complete plan for coming to Yunshui City to sell swords.

……

Qi Yi sat listlessly in the restaurant, listening to the opera.

Absent-minded.

Ever since the mysterious man who sold the Azure Pattern Sword said he would come back to the market to sell swords again, Qi Yi has been going to a nearby restaurant every day to listen to operas and keep an eye on the market.

I hope to see this mysterious man come to sell his sword again.

The twenty extremely sturdy Azure Pattern Swords from last time, when combined with the Wind Pattern Sword Technique of their Hundred Phases Sword Pavilion, had a far better effect than they had initially anticipated.

They directly helped them win a crucial sect competition.

This has led to a significant rise in the status of the Hundred Images Sword Pavilion in Yunshui City.

This greatly excited them, and it also intensified their desire for this type of [Azure Pattern Sword].

They are eager to buy more of these [Azure Pattern Swords].

Unfortunately, that mysterious person from last time has not appeared again.

"These kinds of highly skilled individuals are always elusive and unpredictable, appearing and disappearing like a dragon. It seems unlikely that we'll see them again..."

Qi Yi picked up the wine in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.

They were preparing to leave.

"Um?"

His gaze inadvertently glanced downwards.

This restaurant was specially chosen by him; it was the best place to have a panoramic view of the market below.

You can clearly see the location where the other party sold the sword.

He saw it at a glance.

At the spot where the other party had sold the sword, a man in black robes stood, with a sign in front of him that looked extremely familiar—

The strongest Azure Pattern Sword!

Qi Yi, who had been listless, suddenly perked up and his eyes lit up.

His whole body trembled with excitement.

"Finally!! I've finally waited for this!!"

He jumped immediately from the restaurant window, fearing that if he hesitated even a second, the other person would disappear.

He moved with lightning speed.

He ran excitedly to Lin Kong.

"Senior, you've finally arrived!! Do you remember me? I bought the Azure Pattern Sword from you last time."

Lin Kong glanced at him.

A deep, aged voice came from beneath the black robe.

"Oh? You're the little guy my nephew mentioned?"

Qi Yi was taken aback upon hearing this.

Surprisingly, the person who came this time was not the same person as the one from last time!

At this moment, he carefully examined the other person.

They discovered that not only was the voice different, but the figure was also different from the last one.

Although their black robes were similar, upon closer inspection, they were indeed quite different.

More importantly, no matter how he observes, he cannot see the other person's appearance inside the black robe, not even their hair; all he can see is a pitch-black abyss.

He realized that the person in front of him was clearly more unfathomable than the one from last time.

This immediately made Qi Yi even more cautious.

He bowed respectfully to Lin Kong, clasping his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Greetings, senior."

"Well……"

Lin Kong nodded slightly.

"The swords I forge are similar to those of my nephew, but my [Azure Pattern Sword] costs fifty taels of silver."

"no problem."

Qi Yi agreed without hesitation.

He would buy this kind of "Azure Pattern Sword" even if it cost fifty taels, no matter how expensive it was.

However, the moment he agreed...

"Senior, I'll offer sixty taels of silver to buy each of your Azure Pattern Swords!"

A young man ran over quickly from the side.

His eyes burned with passion.

"People from Xuanqi Workshop?"

Qi Yi frowned, recognizing the other party's origin.

"Sixty taels? You dare to ask for that? My Thousand Shadows Sect offers eighty taels."

A tall, thin middle-aged man walked over and respectfully bowed to Lin Kong with clasped hands.

"Senior, our Crimson Star Pavilion will offer one hundred taels! We'll buy as many of the Azure Pattern Swords you have here as you can."

A young man with outstanding temperament stepped out from the crowd.

The price they offered caused the surrounding crowd to gasp in surprise.

To know.

Even those of good quality [Azure Pattern Sword].

The price was generally only two taels of silver.

A 100-tael silver [Azure Pattern Sword]...

This is absolutely unprecedented!!

While everyone was shocked by the high price offered by Crimson Star Pavilion, they all thought of the recent rumors.

"Could it be that the Azure Pattern Sword he has here is the same powerful Azure Pattern Sword that the Hundred Phases Sword Pavilion used in the sect competition not long ago!?"

"It should be!"

"It is said that the Hundred Images Sword Pavilion bought those Azure Pattern Swords right here that day."

"No wonder Akashiki-kaku offered such an outrageously high price!"

Everyone suddenly realized.

Qi Yi, standing to the side, looked grim and was extremely anxious.

Knowing that their performance in the previous sect competition had already caused a stir and attracted the attention of many forces.

These factions all knew that the Azure Pattern Sword they used in the sect competition was not forged by themselves.

Instead, it was bought from a mysterious person.

Therefore, Qi Yi was not the only one waiting here during this period.

All the factions sent people to keep an eye on this market.

Now that this mysterious person has appeared, they have all flocked to him.

They both wanted to buy the other's [Azure Pattern Sword].

Qi Yi knew that if he couldn't buy these Azure Pattern Swords from the other party today, he didn't know how long he would have to wait for the next one.

the most important is……

If you can't buy the Azure Pattern Sword from them this time, the chances of buying it next time they come to sell swords will be even lower.

Thinking of this.

Qi Yi gritted his teeth.

"Senior, whatever price you set for the Azure Pattern Sword here, my Hundred Phases Sword Pavilion will offer it, no bargaining allowed!!"

Everyone was taken aback by Qi Yi's words.

Although they knew it.

If the price quoted by the other party is too outrageous, such as asking for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of taels for a [Azure Pattern Sword].

It's impossible for Bai Xiang Sword Pavilion to actually buy it.

But what the Hundred Images Sword Pavilion is showing right now is mainly its attitude and determination!

As long as Lin Kong's asking price isn't too outrageous.

Even if the asking price were five hundred or eight hundred taels for each Azure Pattern Sword, Qi Yi would agree without hesitation.

Lin Kong was also impressed by the power of Yunshui City; it was indeed rich and powerful!

Indeed, this is the place to sell swords.

However, he does not intend to sell swords in this way this time.

These [Azure Pattern Swords] were merely bait he had thrown out.

just now……

The fish is about to bite!

So he said it casually.

"As I said before, my Azure Pattern Sword costs fifty taels of silver."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

The look in their eyes as they gazed at Lin Kong was filled with even greater awe.

"Truly a master!!"

"The person who can forge such a [Azure Pattern Sword] must be someone who is short of money. Fifty taels of silver is probably just a symbolic amount."

"We actually tried to snatch it up by raising the price...it's ridiculous."

Those who had previously raised their prices were now feeling somewhat regretful.

I know that I can't impress this kind of expert in this way.

Qi Yi was excited and decisively bought the numerous Azure Pattern Swords from Lin Kong.

He then spoke to Lin Kong in a sincere tone.

"Senior has come from afar, and I humbly invite you to rest at our Hundred Phases Sword Pavilion. Our Pavilion Master and elders greatly admire the sword-making skills of your lineage. If you have any other needs during your trip, our Hundred Phases Sword Pavilion is happy to assist you."

Qi Yi clearly remembered the instructions given by the sect leader that day, asking him to invite the other party to visit the sect.

Also remember that if the other party is unwilling, you must never force them or offend them.

Therefore, he asked very carefully.

Lin Kong asked calmly.

"Do you have a sword?"

"Um?"

Qi Yi was taken aback.

I don't understand what it means.

"I'm only interested in swords. If your Hundred Swords Pavilion has any swords that interest me, I'm willing to take a look."

"Yes! Of course!"

Qi Yi quickly replied.

Although their Hundred Images Sword Pavilion is not the most powerful sect in Yunshui City, when it comes to swordsmanship, they are undoubtedly the strongest swordsmanship sect in Yunshui City.