"Mid-grade Water Spirit Stones, I have them. One hundred thousand Spirit Stones, and ten of them are yours."
"I'll take gold Spirit Stones. Two thousand Spirit Stones apiece—that's a rare, fair price."
"I'll buy mid-grade Spirit Stones. I'll take as many as you have."
"..."
The place was in an uproar, with people calling out their prices.
Xu Yi was overjoyed and was about to answer when the crowd suddenly parted. A Red Robe Middle-aged Man hurried over with several others.
"May I ask which distinguished household you belong to, sir? Please respect the rules of the United Merchant Association."
The Red Robe Middle-aged Man fixed his gaze on Xu Yi. He hadn't taken a Body Concealing Pill; his spirit was vigorous, and he carried himself like an expert.
Xu Yi immediately understood. The reason no one else had set up a stall wasn't that everyone was mindful of the nobles' status, but that rules forbade it here.
But he'd already set up his stall. Backing down now wasn't his style.
"Your invitation didn't mention any rules. There are no laws posted here, and no one told me what rules I had to follow when I entered. Now you suddenly appear and tell me to obey the United Merchant Association's rules. Punishing me without first instructing me is hardly appropriate, is it?"
Xu Yi said with a smile.
The Red Robe Middle-aged Man was at a loss for words. After a moment, he said, "In any case, these are rules everyone follows. We can't make an exception just for you."
Xu Yi smiled. "You can't explain why, yet you expect me to follow the rules? I'm afraid I must refuse. Since your United Merchant Association organized this gathering to make it easier for everyone to communicate and trade, what I'm