Hearing this, everyone in the hall felt a wave of envy. They did not possess Luo Hong's efficient refining ability. Basically, once they cultivated to the Late Taiyi Realm, they could only rely on Heaven-grade Beast Cores to rapidly increase their strength.
However, Heaven-grade Beast Cores existed only within Da Luo scale beasts. None of the four affiliated cities had the ability to obtain them, so they could only depend on rewards from Xuan City.
"Many thanks for the City Lord's generous reward. However, Luo still has the cheek to request one more thing of the City Lord."
Luo Hong immediately cupped his hands in thanks.
"Oh? Master Luo, please speak freely."
E Kuai said with the same kindly smile.
"Luo has long admired Madam Liu Hua, who refined a Star Artifact, and greatly wishes to meet her and exchange insights on artifact refinement. However, Luo has heard that Madam Liu Hua rarely receives visitors, so I hope the City Lord can make an introduction."
Luo Hong cupped his hands again.
"Haha, that is a small matter. In fact, Fellow Daoist Liu Hua also mentioned to me that she wished to meet the person who refined those Mystic Artifacts.
Master Luo may simply go there yourself. There is no need for me to introduce you."
E Kuai naturally welcomed the prospect of Luo Hong and Madam Liu Hua appreciating one another. That would best serve Xuan City's interests.
With that matter settled, E Kuai looked toward the crowd again and changed the subject.
"Alright, let us get down to business and discuss the arrangements for this Five Cities Martial Arts Tournament.
The candidates and rules remain the same as before. Each of your four cities will send twelve people."
After quickly repeating the unchanged details from previous tournaments, E Kuai