Chapter 760: Sea Merchant Clan Leader

Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

When Yun Ziyi recovered from her shock, her hands still trembled. This was a Great Heaven artifact—a goal countless Earth Level peak cultivators could never reach in their lifetime—and it was in her hands. The Face-Preserving Pill, too; she could hardly believe it.

If it were anyone other than Ye Mo, she would have laughed, but this was Ye Mo. He was a powerful master surpassing all Great Heaven cultivators, and a high-level herbalist as well. If Ye Mo’s pills weren't so potent, how could he have defeated all the Great Heaven peak masters?

Ye Mo sensed Yun Ziyi’s excitement. Before she could respond, he produced several more bottles of pills. “Here are a few more,” he said. “Please sell them for me.”

Yun Ziyi took the pills, saying shakily, “Of course. You want me to help with that?”

Ye Mo smiled. “Of course not.” He retrieved a booklet from his ring and handed it to her. “Help me gather the items listed here. They are herbs and ores; collect whatever you can. I will buy it all. If I don't have enough funds, pay for me, and I'll repay you upon my return.”

Yun Ziyi examined the booklet. It contained precious herbs, many she had never even heard of.

Even after Ye Mo left, Yun Ziyi remained in a daze.

…

Magical Continent Mountain—Ye Mo's second visit. He came to inspect the peak leading to the outside world.

Many days had passed since the battle. The bodies had been removed, leaving only bloodstains as testament to the conflict.

Ye Mo easily located the central peak. As Yun Ziyi had described, it featured a large platform.

This was a Seven Star Formation, connected to seven of the nine peaks, resonating with the external Seven Star Formation. However, no energy emanated from the formation. With Ye Mo’s current power, he couldn't activate it and leave.

He could attempt the seven spirit stone method on the outside formation—it was significantly weakened—but this formation was far too complex; he couldn't even locate its core. Even if he did and placed spirit stones, they wouldn't suffice. Low-grade stones wouldn't work; he'd need at least top-grade stones. He didn't even possess any mid-grade stones, much less top-grade ones.

The continent's inhabitants could leave every fifty years because the formation weakened, allowing masters to collectively open a passage through one of the seven stars.

Ye Mo investigated thoroughly but left disappointed. He couldn't force the formation open, and he was certain the Bitter Ten Years wasn't there. Staying was pointless. Perhaps he could try again if he obtained top-grade spirit stones.

Regardless, Ye Mo resolved to study formations. Mastering them would allow him to enter and exit at will. Fortunately, the Three Birth Chant significantly aided his learning. He might even develop his own style, as he had with pill making.

Ye Mo also needed to examine the destroyed formation and locate Mu Xiaoyun. He also intended to visit Shi Feng Village to fulfill Luo Yin's wish. And if he encountered Jie Xun, he wouldn't hesitate to kill her.

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The Magical Continent was ruled by hidden sects. The strong dictated, and the weak relied on them for survival. Numerous cities existed, each secretly controlled by a hidden sect. City lords answered only to these sects.

Merchant associations and merchants served as the primary means of inter-city communication.

The most advantageous career paths involved joining a hidden sect or, secondarily, engaging in commerce. While hidden sects controlled the cities, they also maintained their own merchant associations to secure further support.

These associations provided substantial funds, cultivation resources, and intelligence.

Since the Magical Merchant Association’s decline, the Sea Merchant Clan had risen, rapidly seizing its territory and business.

Feng Zhuping had gone to Chan City to take over the Magical Merchant Association.

Feng Neng dared to do this because he had reached the Great Heaven Tertiary Stage. He believed that after absorbing the Magical Merchant Association, he would reach the Great Heaven Peak within two years. If he did, all would be well.

His clan boasted three Great Heaven masters: the Wu brothers and a manager named Fang Kuan. Li Pei had also secretly joined their ranks.

While they possessed several half-step Great Heaven cultivators, Feng Neng knew that only a few could reach the Great Heaven stage. He felt secure sending his son with the Wu brothers.

Feng Neng envisioned his bright future and felt a surge of excitement. He seized a nearby maid, intending to undress her.

But plans rarely unfold as intended. His men interrupted with a report.