Reunion

At the entrance of the Trading Fair, Xiao Yan sensed dozens of prying auras, including several Dou Zun level beings.

These hidden auras are probably the true force maintaining the Trading Fair. As for the two Dou Emperor guards at the entrance, they are probably just there to watch the gate.

"Brother Xiao, would you like to receive a black robe and mask? After the first Trading Fair, several powerful individuals who expressed their disgust for the Soul Hall disappeared without a trace."

"At the time, there were rumors that the Trading Fair was organized by the Soul Hall with the aim of catching and eliminating those who opposed the Soul Hall."

"After all, most people in the Central Continent have heard of the Soul Hall's fearsome reputation, but few have heard of the Gu Clan's power."

"However, the Gu Clan actually apologized directly to everyone who participated in the first Trading Fair and gave each person a Seventh Grade Pill as an apology."

"In no time, the rumors were dispelled, and the reputation of the Gu Clan spread. From then on, at every Trading Fair, the Gu Clan would distribute black robes that could conceal one's aura and masks that could conceal one's face."

Seeing Tang Zhen's admiration for the Gu Clan's humble yet heroic behavior, Xiao Yan smiled but didn't mention the possibility that the Gu Clan might just be using the lives of those hotheads to make a name for themselves.

Anyway, it's all the Soul Hall's fault.

After receiving two black robes and identification badges from the security guard at the entrance, the two did not linger on the first or second floor, but went directly to the highest-class area.

Not many people can reach the top floor; there are only a dozen or so people in black robes setting up stalls there.

The stalls were full of truly good stuff. Xiao Yan glanced at them casually, and the energy fluctuations contained in these rare and precious materials even surpassed those of Dou Emperor.

However, these rare and precious materials were simply placed randomly. Each stall also had some items sealed within Spatial Barrier, with only a Jade Token explaining their contents.

Clearly, these items are far more valuable than rare and precious materials.

At the very center of the top floor stood a rather composed-looking man. He did not conceal his figure in a black robe, clearly indicating that he was a member of the Gu Clan.

In front of him was also a stall, but instead of rare and precious materials and Spatial Barrier, there were only scrolls.

The man's gaze swept over the two newcomers, Xiao Yan and Tang Zhen, and finally he locked onto Xiao Yan, nodding to him.

"That person is from the Gu Clan, named Gu Zhen. In front of him are all Earth Grade Cultivation Method and Dou Technique. The strongest Dou Technique should be the Emperor Seal Art, which is comparable to Heavenly Tier Dou Technique when the five seals are combined."

"Unfortunately, the Emperor Seal Art only gave out the first four seals. The fifth seal can only be obtained by swearing an oath with one's soul that it will never be passed on to outsiders and being willing to fight the Soul Hall to the death."

"As for other Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, you don't need anything else to exchange for them, just 'merit,' which is proof of killing people from the Soul Hall."

Xiao Yan nodded, then walked up to Gu Zhen and began to examine the scrolls.

Frankly speaking, considering that each survivor of the first Gu Clan Trading Fair was compensated with a Seventh Grade Pill, this stall didn't even have a single Heavenly Grade Cultivation Method or Dou Technique. The only skill comparable to Heavenly Tier Dou Technique, the Emperor Seal Art, was even broken up. It's really stingy.

"Don't you think the Dou Technique here are good?" A light, melodious voice came from beside Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan glanced sideways and saw a beautiful woman whose strength was probably that of Dou Zun. She was also not wearing a black robe, so she should also be a member of the Gu Clan.

Although her appearance, figure, and voice were different from Gu Xun'er's, Xiao Yan still believed that this was Gu Xun'er.

The guards of the Gu Clan were all serious and steadfast in their posts. Even Gu Zhen sat upright in his position, and none of them were allowed to wander around.

Moreover, the throbbing sensation originating from the Soul Origin reminded Xiao Yan that the woman before him possessed an extremely terrifying Heavenly Flames, which further confirmed Xiao Yan's identity as Gu Xun'er.

However... Gu Xun'er seems to know that I am Xiao Yan, but thinks that I don't know that she is Gu Xun'er?

As his thoughts raced, Xiao Yan nodded to Gu Xun'er, who was wearing a disguise, and lowered his voice to say, "I think that since the Gu Clan is so generous in giving away Seventh Grade Pill, they should be even better in terms of the Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills that need to be exchanged. For example, they could offer some Heavenly Grade Cultivation Method and Dou Technique that are comparable to Eighth Grade Pill."

"Sir, you are joking. Each of the Heavenly Grade Cultivation Method and Dou Technique is a closely guarded secret. Even within the Gu Clan, it is extremely difficult to learn them. How could you possibly just put them out on the market?" Gu Xun'er's voice was still light and melodious, but it carried a hint of frustration.

Xiao Yan looked at Gu Zhen, Gu Zhen then spoke up, "The Emperor Seal Art is the highest level that the family can offer. If you want to truly Heavenly Tier, you must pledge allegiance to the Gu Clan and have the merit of killing the Heavenly Venerate of the Soul Hall."

"I understand." Xiao Yan nodded to Gu Zhen, then left the stall with Tang Zhen and strolled around the top floor.

However, none of the people here were ordinary experts; every single one of them had a sharp eye, and Xiao Yan couldn't find any opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

After wandering around, Xiao Yan returned to the center of the room, where Gu Xun'er had taken her place.

"What should I call you?" There wasn't much to see at the Trading Fair, so Xiao Yan thought it would be better to catch up with Gu Xun'er.

"Gu Yao".

"..." Xiao Yan could clearly feel that the hidden aura fluctuated slightly at this moment, as if it had been shaken quite a bit.

Before Xiao Yan could react, Tang Zhen, who was completely unaware of the situation, asked, "Gu Zhen used to preside over the ceremony, so why is it you this time? Is the Gu Clan planning something new?"

"It's not the Gu Clan that's taking action, it's the Soul Hall. According to the intelligence gathered by the Gu Clan, the Soul Hall plans to send out Heavenly Venerate, and even some of the top Heavenly Venerables among the Ninth Heavenly Venerate, to capture Venerable Yao."

Tang Zhen turned his head to look at Xiao Yan. The Venerable Yao was still in seclusion. If the Soul Hall were to make a sudden move, the situation would probably not be optimistic.

However, Xiao Yan did not show any panic. He simply took out a Jade Slip with Flame Mark and, as his Soul Power surged, conveyed a message.

"This is a great opportunity to Hunt Heavenly Venerate —the top few of the Ninth Heavenly Venerate must at least possess high -Heavenly Tier cultivation techniques or Dou Technique, right?" Xiao Yan asked.

Gu Xun'er was slightly taken aback, then hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you sure you want to hunt them? Aren't the top few of the Ninth Heavenly Venerate suspected of breaking through to the Dou Sheng?"

"I have a wide Human Vein." Xiao Yan smiled, then led Tang Zhen away from the pavilion.

After confirming that Xiao Yan had left, Gu Xun'er took out a Jade Slip from her Storage Ring and read its information, "It is impolite not to reciprocate. The Nether Flame Demon Saint's Inheritance has been discovered here. Are you interested?"

"..." Gu Xun'er pouted, tossed the stall back to Gu Zhen, and then flashed away, leaving the pavilion as well.