Chapter 580: Alliance (Patreon)

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Wang Hong hadn't expected that the incredibly precious Foundation Establishment Pill on the Hezhou continent could be found so casually displayed in such an ordinary shop.

"Sir, are you interested in purchasing Foundation Establishment Pills?" Upon hearing Wang Hong's soft call, the shop assistant hurriedly approached.

"I wonder about the price of these Foundation Establishment Pills. If I wish to buy more, do you have them in stock?" Wang Hong inquired cautiously.

"Of course, we have them in stock. The Pills in our shop are supplied directly by the Wan Family, the Alchemy experts of the Central Continent. We have an ample supply, and we can provide as many as you desire."

The confident shop assistant assured him, believing he might have just encountered a major customer.

"Excellent! I'll take a look at some other Pills as well." Wang Hong, judging by the shop assistant's tone, sensed no issue with the availability of the Pills.

It seemed that due to the influence of the Resplendent Spirit Sea, the Hezhou continent had limited interactions with other continents. Foundation Establishment Pills, which could be easily acquired in such a small shop, had unexpectedly become a bottleneck restricting the development of various major powers on the Hezhou continent.

Wang Hong spent some time observing the shop and found that their supply of various types of Pills in high demand in Hezhou was quite abundant. Although three-tier Pills were rare, there were at least two kinds available here. In East Zhou, such three-tier Pills were typically only seen at auctions.

From these Pills, much information could be deduced. Firstly, having an ample supply of Pills also indicated a rich abundance of other resources.

With abundant resource supply, the average strength of Fengwu Continent was undoubtedly far superior to that of Hezhou.

Furthermore, the close connection between Fengwu Continent and other continents was evident. Even an ordinary shop like this one received supplies from other continents, as could be seen from the numerous ships coming and going in the harbor.

"Give me two Foundation Establishment Pills."

After scrutinizing the items in the shop, Wang Hong decided to buy two Foundation Establishment Pills to compare them with the ones he had refined himself.

The shop assistant appeared visibly surprised, considering he had been talking about buying a substantial quantity, yet he only wanted two.

However, he didn't dare to say much. In the business of hospitality, all visitors were treated as guests, and, most importantly, he was in no position to argue.

Wang Hong paid twenty medium-grade Spirit Stones and purchased two Foundation Establishment Pills, a price considerably cheaper than what he'd find on the Hezhou continent.

After leaving the shop, he visited several other shops, finding the situation to be similar. The supply of various first and second-tier Spiritual Objects was plentiful, and there were also quite a few third-tier Spiritual Objects.

This meant that in the future, when he sent people to operate businesses here, there would be some advantages. They could sell Spiritual Objects without drawing too much attention and procure a substantial amount of raw materials for domestic consumption.

The downside was that competition would be fiercer in the future when operating businesses here. It would require offering superior quality to stand out.

What Wang Hong found peculiar was that there were quite a few shops in Lin Hai City that were opened by the Demon Clan, selling some Demon Clan specialties. Additionally, one could frequently spot Demon Clan members casually strolling through the streets, and the passing pedestrians seemed indifferent to their presence. Surprisingly, there was peace and harmony between the Human Clan and Demon Clan here.

Wang Hong casually purchased an item from a street vendor and then remarked, as if in passing, "These Demonic Beasts have quite the audacity, frequently venturing here without fear of us Humans slaughtering them for food."

The vendor, upon hearing Wang Hong's words, quickly responded, "Fellow Daoist, it's best not to have such intentions. The Demon Clan has always been an ally of the Human Clan. If the higher-ups were to find out, there would be severe consequences."

Moreover, fighting is prohibited within the city, so Fellow Daoist will have even fewer opportunities."

The words of the vendor echoed in Wang Hong's ears. While he remained composed on the surface, turmoil churned within him.

The fact that the Human Clan and Demon Clan were still allies raised questions about the situation on the Hezhou continent. Could it be due to the lack of communication with other continents? However, this seemed unlikely, and there were certainly hidden factors at play.

Additionally, the notion of the Human Clan and Demon Clan being allies was worth further consideration. Alliances typically form in the face of common enemies; otherwise, such an alliance would be nothing but a joke.

Suppressing his doubts, Wang Hong refrained from further probing. Speaking too much could lead to unintended consequences. He believed there would be plenty of opportunities to uncover the truth later.

After exploring the small shops, Wang Hong decided to visit some of the larger businesses in Lin Hai City. Small shops represented the common standard, while top-tier establishments represented the highest quality in the area.

He inquired with a passerby and quickly learned the locations of the largest trading houses in Lin Hai City.

At a crossroads, a tall building stood with a sign reading "Central Continent Trading Company."

It was said that this trading company was backed by the Central Continent's power, with branches spread throughout most of the Little Yuan Realm's continents, indicating its substantial strength.

Upon entering the trading company's gate, a tall, elegant maid approached him. Her Qi Cultivation level was evident, and she possessed both beauty and grace.

"May I inquire about your needs, sir?" The maid curtsied.

"I'm visiting your esteemed trading company for the first time and am not very familiar with it. I'd like to take a look around," Wang Hong replied.

"Of course, sir. Please feel free to explore," the maid said after another respectful bow, providing a brief overview of the layout before stepping aside.

Wang Hong casually wandered the first floor, examining the first-tier items. Despite being a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he thoroughly examined everything from start to finish.

Then, he proceeded to the second floor, spending a considerable amount of time before finally reaching the third floor.

The flow of people on the third floor significantly dwindled, and there were fewer items displayed.

On the third floor, all the items were three-tier Spiritual Objects, and Wang Hong meticulously inspected each one.

An entire shelf was filled with various types of Magic Weapons, an extravagance he had never encountered before. Back in the day, he had to exert tremendous effort to gather Magic Weapons for his subordinates.

The quality of these Magic Weapons varied, but none of them were cheap. Even the lowest-quality Magic Weapons were priced at several hundred medium-grade Spirit Stones.

Additionally, there were materials for refining tools, Alchemy ingredients, Array Formation materials, Talisman Making materials, and more available among the third-tier items.

"What's the price of this Profound Element Heavy Magnet?" Wang Hong stared at a black ore for a long time before asking.

Upon hearing his question, the maid who had previously attended to him hurried over.

"Greetings, sir. The price of this Profound Element Heavy Magnet is calculated by weight. It costs one medium-grade Spirit Stone for every one thousand pounds."

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