"Senior, you look a bit unfamiliar. Is this your first time at our Star Plucking Pavilion?"
After Li Feiyu entered the Star Plucking Pavilion, a Qi Refining stage cultivator dressed as a servant immediately stepped forward and asked with a smile.
"Our Star Plucking Pavilion was established by the Star Commerce Alliance, one of the four major Chamber of Commerces in the Chaotic Star Sea. The Magical Artifacts, Medicinal Pills, and treasures we sell are all guaranteed in quality, and even our acquisition prices are quite fair."
Four major Chamber of Commerces?
It seems they are also one of the major powers in the Chaotic Star Sea, right?
Li Feiyu's heart stirred, and he asked, "Besides your Star Commerce Alliance, which other Chamber of Commerces are among the four major ones?"
The servant's eyes darted around, and he said, "We have books here that introduce the various powers of the Chaotic Star Sea. They list all the major and minor Sect powers, and any power listed there at least has a Core Formation stage cultivator overseeing it."
"Give me one." Li Feiyu's eyes lit up. This was a good item, making it easier for him to understand the Chaotic Star Sea more quickly.
The servant said, "We have two versions of this book at our Star Plucking Pavilion: a brief one and a slightly more detailed one. The detailed version is only sold on the third floor and above."
"What's the difference between the two?"
"Besides introducing the powers, the detailed book also introduces the core forces within their Sect, such as how many Core Formation cultivators they have, whether they have Nascent Soul Old Ancestors, what their cultivation Realm is, and so on. The content of this book is updated every fifty years."
The servant glanced at Li Feiyu, "However, our Star Plucking Pavilion has a rule: the first and second floors are open to Qi Refining stage cultivators, the third and fourth to Foundation Establishment, the fifth and sixth to Core Formation stage, and the seventh floor is not open to the public."
"Of course, Senior, if you have enough financial resources, you can also enter higher floors."
"A Qi Refining stage cultivator who wishes to enter the third or fourth floor must prove they possess three thousand Spirit Stones, or items exceeding three thousand Spirit Stones in value. A Foundation Establishment cultivator wishing to enter the Core Formation stage area must possess wealth exceeding thirty thousand Spirit Stones."
"However, if it's not necessary, I advise Senior not to do so. You should understand the principle of not flaunting your wealth. Within the Star Plucking Pavilion, your safety is guaranteed, but if any accident occurs outside the Star Plucking Pavilion, we are not responsible."
Li Feiyu nodded, then displayed his Foundation Establishment Aura.
The servant respectfully nodded and made a gesture of invitation. Li Feiyu walked towards the Green Jade steps and then went straight up to the third floor.
The person receiving him on the third floor was a Qi Refining stage cultivator at the eighth level.
Li Feiyu spent fifty Spirit Stones to buy a copy of "Introduction to Chaotic Star Sea Powers."
He flipped through it for a while and, sure enough, the Tianyu Commerce Alliance was also one of the four major Chamber of Commerces.
However, Steward He was not truly killed by him. Li Feiyu had no obligation to save him, so he simply lent a small hand to let him pass on peacefully.
And by the way, he captured his Divine Soul.
They shouldn't be able to find me, right?
Li Feiyu thought for a moment, then temporarily put this matter aside and focused on the present.
"I have a batch of low-grade Demon Beast Materials here. Find someone to help me appraise their value."
The Qi Refining stage eighth-level servant respectfully nodded, "I'll go immediately. Senior, please follow me to the reception room and wait for a moment."
In the reception room, all kinds of furnishings were antique, elegant yet luxurious.
In a corner, on an incense table, there was a delicate small incense burner. Something unknown was burning inside, filling the entire room with a refreshing, subtle fragrance.
Not long after, a middle-aged man and a white-haired Elder walked in. Both were Early-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.
"Senior, hello. I am one of the stewards on this third floor. My surname is Cheng. I heard you wish to sell Demon Beast Materials. May we appraise them?"
Li Feiyu took out several Storage Pouches and placed them in front of them.
The Elder began to examine them one by one. After a while, he said, "I've looked them over. Most of them are Materials from first and second-grade Demon Beasts. There aren't many third and fourth-grade ones. The total value is approximately thirteen thousand Spirit Stones."
Executive Cheng said, "Senior, you've had quite a harvest. What do you think of this price?"
"It's a bit low. If the price is only this, then if I acquire five or six-grade Demon Beast Materials and Yao Cores in the future, I'll go to other Chamber of Commerces."
Executive Cheng's eyes lit up, "Senior, do you wish to establish a long-term cooperation with us?"
"If that's the case, the price can indeed be raised further. However, cooperation with our Star Commerce Alliance is not so easily obtained."
"We warmly welcome Core Formation stage and above cultivators seeking cooperation. As for those below Core Formation stage, they need to undergo a test."
Indeed, they are merchants; they won't act without profit.
Core Formation stage cultivators have long lifespans, and even if not everything they encounter is a treasure, their chances of discovering Heaven And Earth Treasures are far beyond what those below Core Formation can match.
"What test?"
"Naturally, it's strength. Powerful strength is the greatest guarantee for a cultivator."
Executive Cheng said, "We will arrange a suitable opponent for you based on your strength. As long as you gain his approval, we can establish cooperation."
"This cooperation will not impose any restrictions on you, and in the future, whenever you sell Materials at any Star Plucking Pavilion, you can receive a 30% higher price than our appraisers' valuation."
Li Feiyu thought for a moment, "Then I'd like to try this so-called test of yours. I am at the Late Foundation Establishment stage. Arrange a place and a person for me."
"Alright, we'll arrange it immediately. Senior, please wait a moment."
After half an hour, Executive Cheng returned and invited Li Feiyu to a room. Inside, apart from one person, it was empty. The surrounding walls were inlaid with black rocks, the surface of which had a faint light screen. The ceiling had a giant pearl emitting bright light.
That person had his back to him, dressed in luxurious brocade robes, exuding an air of nobility. Just looking at his back gave one a feeling of distinguished elegance and grace. As for his Realm, Li Feiyu couldn't discern it; there seemed to be some special Magical Artifact blocking his detection.
After he entered, Executive Cheng closed the door.
"Are you the one who wants to cooperate with our Star Plucking Pavilion?" The person turned his head. He looked quite young and was indeed extraordinarily handsome.
"Do you know that since our establishment, there have been no more than a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Chaotic Star Sea who could achieve cooperation with us? Currently, there isn't even one."
Li Feiyu pouted, "Why are you talking so much? Does your Star Plucking Pavilion pay by the hour?"
The young man's expression froze for a moment, looking a bit stunned.
Li Feiyu continued, "I thought a Core Formation stage Elder would be testing me. You're so young; you shouldn't have reached Core Formation stage yet, right?"
"Let's start quickly. Finish it fast; I have other things to do."
The young man was slightly angered, "You're the first person who dares to speak to me like that. Later, don't beg for mercy!"
Li Feiyu gave a cold smile, slapped his Storage Pouch, and summoned the Lihuo Sword. As the Lihuo rose, the temperature in the room began to increase.
The young man opposite him smiled with pursed lips, waving the exquisite feather fan in his hand. Immediately, a gentle breeze swept around.
Li Feiyu's wrist flicked, and the Lihuo Sword separated into individual Lihuo flowers, scattering. After encircling the young man, they surged forward.
The young man's face remained calm. The green light from his feather fan intensified, and he fanned it back and forth. A rotating wind barrier appeared around him, encasing him like a green cover.
Each Lihuo flower landed on the wind barrier, emitting sizzling sounds, and in an instant, they were torn apart by the barrier's powerful centrifugal force, turning into wisps of white smoke.
Li Feiyu soared into the air, holding the Lihuo Sword, and slashed down on the wind barrier.
Bang ~
A violent explosion sounded, and the wind barrier was directly blasted open, creating a large hole. As the barrier disappeared, the Lihuo Sword's momentum remained unchecked, descending towards the young man's head.
The young man lightly leaped backward, his figure quickly moving away.
Li Feiyu, with one hand, condensed a Blazing Sun True Flame Fire lotus. With a flick of his finger, the Fire lotus rapidly approached the young man.
Feeling the powerful Aura from the Fire lotus, the young man's expression became slightly more serious. He held his feather fan Lingkong, infused it with his magic power, and the feather fan suddenly grew larger, also condensing a thick wind barrier to block in front of him.
The Fire lotus collided with the wind barrier, and an even more violent explosion erupted. The wind barrier was directly destroyed, and the surface of the feather fan turned pitch black. Under the impact of the explosion, it was sent flying towards the young man.
The young man condensed a protective green light, stirred his magic power, and blocked it.
By the time the feather fan shrank back into the young man's hand, Li Feiyu had already arrived before him with his sword.
"Thirty-Six Scarlet Sun Swords!"
This was an extension of the Thirty-Six Scarlet Sun Strikes. Although its power was not as good as the original, it was still formidable.
The continuous attacks constantly collided with the feather fan in the young man's hand, causing sparks to fly in all directions, dazzling the eyes.
"It seems I underestimated you!"
The young man now completely took Li Feiyu seriously. After forcing Li Feiyu back, he formed hand seals, and immediately, gusts of black whirlwind began to rise around him.
"Taste my Black Annihilation Wind!"