The Dayuan Trading Firm.
Chen Lin glanced at the mountain towering into the clouds, then at the enormous sign at its foot. He could not help marveling inwardly: even a trading firm's business premises were larger than his Kaiyuan Sect's territory.
No wonder it was so hard for his sect to recruit disciples.
There was no formation on the mountain. Many imposing buildings stood upon it, and cultivators flew in and out from time to time, streams of multicolored light passing without end.
Each building was a shop selling a different category of treasures.
The higher up the mountain, the higher the grade of the goods in the shops.
The selection was comprehensive, covering all manner of things.
Chen Lin flew toward a green building halfway up the mountain using a spell.
It was called the Azure Wood Pavilion.
The Dayuan Trading Firm was a conglomerate divided into individual shops. Although they fell under the firm's jurisdiction, they also had a degree of permission to operate independently.
The Azure Wood Pavilion was one of its subordinate shops, dealing in spirit flowers and spirit herbs.
"Welcome to the Azure Wood Pavilion. What kind of spirit herbs would you like to purchase?"
The moment he entered, a female cultivator with outstanding looks and bearing stepped forward to greet him, a refreshing sight.
"I am Chen Kaiyuan of the Kaiyuan Sect, here at Manager Xu's invitation."
Chen Lin cupped his hands, using his alias.
His real name had attracted too much attention. He could not use it for a while.
"So you are Sect Master Chen. The Lord Steward left instructions: you may go straight upstairs when you arrive."
The receptionist gestured for him to proceed and led Chen Lin to a separate staircase at the back.
Then she stopped.
Seeing that she