"Of course there are. And our sect has many Dharma Artifacts that came from Immortal Soldier Island. Right now, the entire Southern Region's business is monopolized by Qingyang Sect alone. If other sects want to obtain high-grade Dharma Artifacts, they have to find another path."
Fang Ping's tone was very natural as he spoke, not like he was lying.
"The last time you handed me that list and wanted to cooperate with Luofeng City, you were planning to exchange Dharma Artifacts for Spirit Herbs?"
Fang Ping nodded.
"Right. Red River Sect lacks Dharma Artifacts. Rogue Cultivators can't even buy a weapon that suits their hand. I saw samples of the Dharma Artifacts Feng Tie forged at Qingyang Sect, and their quality really was good, so I wanted to see if we could cooperate with Luofeng City and exchange Spirit Herbs for Dharma Artifacts. It would benefit both sides."
"You were very disappointed when I didn't take your list last time, weren't you?"
Fang Ping froze for a moment, then smiled.
"It would be a lie to say I wasn't, but I can understand. You were on Qingyang Sect's territory, so it wasn't convenient for you to talk with us. If it were me, I would have done the same."
Fang Ping spoke honestly, without beating around the bush, and Lin Taichu's impression of him improved by a few more points.
"Fang Ping, I want to ask you something. Tell me honestly."
"Ask away, Mr. Lin."
"Do you know which sects in the Southern Region have business dealings with Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce?"
The smile on Fang Ping's face slowly faded.
"Mr. Lin, why are you suddenly asking this?"
"Just tell me whether you know or not."
Fang Ping was silent for a while. He picked up his teacup, took a