Chen Lin did not understand what Tuxedo meant.
But the other man clearly did not want to elaborate, so he did not press him.
After checking his body again and confirming that nothing was wrong, he turned his attention back to the gathering.
Two more people had completed a trade by now, but far more had failed. There was hardly even one successful exchange in ten attempts.
That was normal.
Chen Lin had attended many trading conventions. The higher their level, the fewer trades succeeded, because once cultivators reached a certain realm, their resource requirements became highly specialized. Treasures useful to everyone were rare.
Besides, high-grade treasures were things one could encounter but not seek out. Once someone obtained one, they were reluctant to part with it.
He waited a little longer.
Chen Lin moved to another table and proposed another trade.
"I'm buying variegated crystal, dazzling liquid color crystal, earth spirit ancient grass, sun crystal cores, formless three-pure flowers, Three-Eyed Fortune Shells, items capable of resisting the River of Rules' erosion..."
To improve his chances of success, he listed several treasures in one breath.
He slipped the Three-Eyed Fortune Shell into the list as well.
He was just about to mention true bat ears, the Sprite Queen's Tear, and the others when Pearl's urgent voice transmission reached him.
"Master, you can't list too many items at once, and the treasures you request can't be too low-grade. Otherwise, you'll lose your trading privileges, and it will affect future gatherings too!"
Chen Lin abruptly stopped speaking.
With an awkward smile, he said, "That's all, then. If any of you have them, I'm willing to trade Life Coins and Character Cards."
He had barely finished speaking.
Tuxedo, who was hosting the gathering, spoke coolly.
"You have violated the gathering's rules. Since you're