The trade fair dedicated to each branch finally started. Early in the morning, Luan Jia took Han Xuan and Sun Qi to the auction building in the middle of the trading center. As soon as they entered the building, there was a person in charge of reception, and this person was the person who had been there for three days.
The only person who greeted Han Xuan and the others with a smile took Han Xuan and the others into a room and left to receive people from other branches.
The room is medium in size, with a circular conference table in the middle, and a circle of comfortable-looking chairs neatly placed around it. On the corresponding seats on the round table are number plates with the names of their respective branches, three people
He found the number plate with Dongyinling written on it and took his seat. Han Xuan looked at the other number plates and saw that
They read "Blazing Valley, Thorn Forest, Crimson Flame Abyss, Cold Crystal Sea Plains" respectively. Han Xuan remembered these names one by one. This was a few clues to find the demon clan branch, although Han Xuan knew that these places must be
Like Dongyin Ridge, it is not easy to find, but these place names can make the search much easier.
At this time, someone came in and brought tea and snacks to the three of them. The three of them came out in a hurry and did not eat breakfast. They just took it to satisfy their hunger. While eating, Han Xuan asked Luan Jia: "Brother Luan, you often come to the trade fair."
, you must know the other branches better than others. Comparing the five branches, who is stronger and who is weaker?"
Luan Jia stopped and did not put half of the snack in his hand into his mouth, and said thoughtfully: "Brother Han asked this question, which made it difficult for me to speak. Do you want to say that Dongmu is the strongest?"
The Thorn Forest and the Cold Crystal Sea Plains of the North Water are both very powerful. Not only the personnel repair
They are extremely advanced, and each of them has tens of thousands of demons under their command, so this strength is undoubtedly not comparable to that of our Dongyin Ridge, and the two empires of Dongmu and Beishui are countries rich in products, so whether it is people or
Both of these things are absolutely powerful."
"Because Scarlet Flame Abyss is located in the Southern Fire Empire, the branch has also trained several senior weapon refiners and alchemists. Therefore, although the number of people is only a few thousand, the value created is not inferior to the previous two branches. Only
The two countries where we are located and the Blazing Valley of Xijin are famous for their various ores and metal materials.
We can't find a suitable refiner to refine the materials into weapons and equipment. If we entrust others to refine them, large quantities will easily attract the attention of imperial officials, and it will cost a lot of money, which is not cost-effective.
So our two locations should be the weakest among the five divisions."
"Because of this, neither of us has too many resources to recruit more demons. However, in the past two years, I heard that a warrior saint with a powerful soul came out of Blazing Valley. He helped them do several major things and was highly regarded by the headquarters.
So we might get some benefits privately, so we in Dongyin Ridge might be the last one."
Luan Jia was still talking eloquently, but at this time, a ball of anger had risen in Han Xuan's heart. He could hardly control it, and almost started shooting. He was finally suppressed by the calmness he had always cultivated.
But even so, his face still turned pale. Luan Jia turned around inadvertently and saw Han Xuan's appearance at this time and asked: "Eh? Brother Han, why are you talking like this? Your face has become so ugly. Why are you uncomfortable?"
When Sun Qi heard what Luan Jia said, he also looked at Han Xuan doubtfully. Han Xuan quickly covered it up and said: "Well, I suddenly feel uncomfortable. Maybe I was a little anxious in practicing yesterday, so there is some discomfort in Zifu. It's okay.
You should be fine when you go back and sort it out later."
Luan Jia said with a look of sudden realization: "Cultivation is important, but you must also pay attention to it step by step. Just like there are some senior masters in our demon clan who are deviant in their swordsmanship. Every time they use evil techniques to strengthen their Yuanli, they have to go through a process."
It takes a lot of practice to completely transform these elements. If you are not careful, you will go crazy, which is a taboo in practice."
Han Xuan nodded seriously. Listening to what Luan Jia said, Han Xuan felt that Luan Jia completely regarded him as one of his own. There was also sincere concern in these words, so that Han Xuan looked at Luan Jia.
They are no longer as evil as before.
But Han Xuan always reminded himself: "These demons are all his enemies. Don't let your kind heart be fooled by their appearance. Sooner or later, you will have to confront these people head-on. Then some things that shouldn't exist will happen."
Having a bad mood will make you regret it."
At this moment, the door of the room opened again, and four groups of people walked in one after another. Although they were all dressed in black robes like Han Xuan and others, the logo on the chest was different, just like Han Xuan
The pattern on their chests is the same as the brown Kawako pattern, and the other four sides are patterns representing the colors of their respective regions.
The people scattered in all directions seemed to have agreed upon it and came in no particular order. When they entered the door, they saw Luan Jia sitting there eating and drinking. One of them, a middle-aged man in his forties with golden lines on his chest, laughed loudly.
He said with a smile: "Luan Jia, Luan Jia, you are truly a calculating person. You even saved money for breakfast, and you came here to eat and drink?"
"Oh, our Dongyin Ridge has always been in such difficulty. You knew it the first day. If Brother Jinguang can help me a little, Luan Jia will be really grateful." Luan Jia continued to eat his food without raising his head.
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"Haha, you boy, you are really good. You are planning to blame me. Who doesn't know that you are all Kuhaha's brothers? Ask me to help you. I don't know who to ask to help me." Jin Guang said with a speechless look on his face.
The conversation between the two caused others to burst into laughter, especially the two guys with green and blue stripes on their chests, who smiled with a hint of contempt in their eyes, as if they were watching a ridiculous show.
It was like a monkey show. Then the four groups that followed found their seats and sat down. The servants followed the tea and snacks that were served, but no one did anything because of what happened just now. Only the three people on Han Xuan's side didn't stop talking regardless of this.
Eating.
Not long after everyone was seated, the door was gently pushed open, and a man covered in black robe walked in. The man closed the door with his hands behind his back, then took off the black hat covering his head, revealing
With a face full of wrinkles and a few sparse white hairs on his head, this old man seemed to be approaching the end of his life.
But Han Xuan felt a hint of danger from this old man who seemed to be struggling to walk. Even though he couldn't feel any fluctuations in Yuan Power or Soul Power from this old man, Han Xuan knew that this was an extremely dangerous person.
There is an existence that I must not provoke now.
The old man slowly walked to the only seat left at the round table and sat down. He never said a word, but when he sat down, all the people in the branches present stood up at the same time, clasped their fists and bowed, and the person in charge of each branch
At the same time, he said: "See the Ninth Elder."
Han Xuan also stood up and saluted with everyone. After the people in charge finished speaking, he followed the others and said, "See the Ninth Elder."
The old man had no expression on his face, waved in return, and then said slowly: "We are all here, and they all seem to be in good spirits. How about resting for the past few days?"
Everyone said in unison: "Elder Lao Jiu is concerned, my subordinate is very good."
"Well, this time through the enumeration, the headquarters is very happy with the income handed over by your ministries. It can be seen that you are all working hard for certain interests of the headquarters. Therefore, after discussion by the Elders Council, the resources provided to you next month will be increased by 10%, and
Only 70% of the income will be turned over as a reward,"
Hearing what the Ninth Elder said, everyone including Luan Jia smiled, but no one dared to comment on this matter, and just stood up again to say thank you.
Then the Ninth Elder waved for everyone to sit down again, and continued: "Okay, you young people, please stay close to each other as usual. I won't be here to accompany you. We will go back after today. I hope you won't slack off."
After finishing speaking, he stood up slowly, and at the same time, five space rings flew to the leaders of the five parties, and then walked out. Everyone stood up and said respectfully: "Farewell to the Ninth Elder."
It wasn't until the ninth elder left that everyone sat down again.