As one piece of secret intelligence after another came to light, this trade fair finally neared its end.
The long-burning lamps flickered weakly, and the Foundation Establishment Realm elder arranged for everyone to leave.
After a long while, Li Qing left the secret chamber and found the cultivator who was subleasing the cave mansion.
"Follow me!"
It was not far. This hidden trading area lay beneath a cave mansion on a spiritual mountain, and in less than half a quarter-hour, Li Qing followed him flying to a hill on a floating island.
The mountain was not large, but three cave mansions had been built upon it. The one Li Qing had rented was on the far left.
A cave excavated by sharp tools appeared halfway up the mountain. Ordinary green plants had been planted around its entrance, but beneath this seemingly pleasant scenery, numerous restrictions had been laid all around.
"Fellow Daoist Er Niu, I'll leave all these restrictions that block divine-sense probes and conceal one's aura to you. You needn't worry about being disturbed by others during your daily cultivation."
"But you must remember this: although the owners of the other two cave mansions rarely come out, you absolutely must not provoke them lightly. One of them is a Foundation Establishment Realm senior!"
Hearing this, Li Qing's heart tightened slightly. He then looked in the direction the other man indicated.
The cave mansion built atop the mountain was quite imposing, with all sorts of restrictions covering its entrance, bearing the air of keeping people a thousand miles away.
One glance was enough to tell that its owner was a solitary sort who likely did not enjoy associating with others.
Li Qing was naturally delighted by such peace and quiet.
"The other cave mansion belongs to a rogue cultivator of