Proof of Funds and Inspection

The name "Lu Jiu," the Sword Cultivator, had long thundered through the ears of the Demon Cultivators of the Demon Kingdom of Eternal Night Forest.

Yet most of that reputation was infamy.

After all, Shan Yan, one of Eternal Night Forest's former Great Elders and a Late Deity Transformation Cultivator, had fallen by this man's hand.

Had the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon not subsequently stepped forward to take over Burning Heaven City and publicly announced on behalf of the Crimson Flame Fox Clan that they were abandoning their vendetta against Lu Jiu, the elders of Eternal Night Forest would likely have issued a realm-wide wanted order for him long ago.

Now that this fiend had come gatecrashing in person, how could Mu Cang, Mu Qing, and Mu Pan, the three Late Deity Transformation elders of the Cloud Tree Clan, not be wary?

This was a ruthless figure capable of killing Shan Yan. His strength had likely reached Peak Deity Transformation, far beyond what the three of them could match.

If not for the survival of their clan and their urgent need for that batch of Law Treasures, they would never have wished to deal with someone like him.

With Su Bai's keen eye, he naturally saw through the tension and vigilance the three men concealed beneath their respectful demeanor at a glance.

To ensure the transaction went smoothly and avoid any unforeseen complications, he took the initiative to speak.

"Poor Daoist Lu Jiu may act as he pleases, but I am not an unreasonable man. I came here for a transaction, not to pick a quarrel. Since this is a transaction, I shall naturally follow the rules. You need not harbor excessive concerns. On this trip, Poor Daoist is here only to discuss business."

Hearing this, Mu Cang gave a dry