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After crossing countless miles of territory, Ling Wantong and Hunwen Dao Lord finally reached the Golden Origin Marketplace, which belonged to Golden Origin Valley, a Void Refinement power near the Primordial Unity Lineage's territory.
They then went to the finest tea house there, the Golden Origin Tea House, and found a private room.
Meanwhile, Hunwen Dao Lord also sent out a Communication Talisman.
After he and Ling Wantong waited for a while, a middle-aged cultivator wearing Golden Origin Valley's robes arrived at their door with a delighted expression.
Though ordinary in appearance, he looked exceptionally capable, and his cultivation was profound. He seemed to have spent many years at spirit transformation full completion.
"Brother Hun Wen, you're quite the rare guest! Counting the days, it's been nearly a dozen years since you last visited my Golden Origin Marketplace."
"Where have you been making your fortune lately?"
Upon entering the private room, the capable middle-aged cultivator greeted Hunwen Dao Lord warmly. Clearly, the two were on good terms.
"Brother Liu, stop teasing me. What fortune could I possibly make? I've merely been managing miscellaneous affairs in the Primordial Unity Marketplace."
"But speaking of which, that marketplace truly has so many little matters to deal with that they leave my head spinning."
"I have no idea how you've kept the Golden Origin Marketplace running so smoothly all these years. I really must learn a thing or two from you."
Hunwen Dao Lord smiled as he flattered him.
"Brother Hun Wen, now you're being too modest. Who doesn't know that you're Senior Primordial Unity's chief administrator and a skilled businessman?"
After receiving this praise, the capable middle-aged cultivator's smile grew even brighter. Clearly, the flattery was music to his ears.
"Hahahaha, let's stop trading business compliments."
"Right, Brother Liu, we should get