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Tian Xingzi's visit came without warning. Luo Chen, however, did not seem surprised. It was not that he had foreseen Tian Xingzi specifically—even if it had not been him, it would surely have been a cultivator from the Falling Cloud Sect, sent from the Precious Dragon Black Market.
The source of Luo Chen's confidence lay in the centennial Lightning Essence he had placed up for auction. Such a rare material carried a fatal allure for Golden Core cultivators. In the past, he had not fully grasped its weight. Yet after witnessing Fei Ming of Ailao Mountain set aside his pride and status to befriend him, all for the sake of securing an extra cluster of Lightning Essence, he now really understood its true value.
Nor was its appeal limited to Adepts. Even Sages, if they encountered such a treasure, would not let it slip away. Tian Xingzi's arrival made it clear that his purpose lay with this Lightning Essence.
"Are you here to buy it for your sect ahead of the auction?" Luo Chen asked.
Tian Xingzi nodded; he had no intention of skirting around the topic. "The Precious Dragon Black Market facilitates exchange and earns a little in spirit stones and information, but that's not the main purpose. Our main task is to gather specific resources for the sect's experts. The centennial Lightning Essence is excellent, and we want it. Name your price."
Luo Chen only smiled and shook his head. "Apologies. I do intend to sell this Lightning Essence, but it must be through auction."
Tian Xingzi's brows furrowed. They were confident of winning it at auction, but that path would cost more and risk complications. It was for this reason that he had chosen...
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