Canglong Star Trading Market

Lei Jinglong nodded and said, "Oh? Is that really so? It seems that person wasn't lying; the Profound Yang Golden Marrow is indeed a rare spiritual item."

"But I've never even heard of this Profound Yang Golden Marrow, how do you know about it?"

Chen Liedao, "Since last year, some inexplicable Martial Arts Knowledge has appeared in my mind. The Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow and the Profound Yang Golden Marrow are things I learned from this knowledge."

Lei Jinglong remembered that Chen Lie had mentioned before that the extraordinary person who seemed to be Star Seeker had placed something in Chen Lie's mind. Could this be it?

"What kind of Martial Arts Knowledge has suddenly appeared in your mind? Can you tell me about it?"

"This knowledge can only be suddenly recalled when I need it, so it cannot be expressed in words," Chen Liedao.

"Oh well."

Lei Jinglong nodded and said, "Chen Lie, the reason I asked you to come here today is about the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow."

"Is it the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow or the Profound Yang Golden Marrow?"

Chen Lie asked, "The difference between Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow and Profound Yang Golden Marrow is huge. If I can use Profound Yang Golden Marrow to cultivate Pure Yang Precious Blood, I can unleash its greatest power and directly achieve the goal in one step."

However, if one uses the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow to cultivate Pure Yang Precious Blood, then a second cultivation session will be required in the future.

The effects of Profound Yang Golden Marrow are far superior to those of Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow, but Profound Yang Golden Marrow is extremely precious, and in a remote star region, it might only appear once every ten years.

"The Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow you need is extremely precious. According to the Outer Stars price, it costs tens of millions of Galactic Coin. Blue Star only has two to three million Star Dollar in surplus Galactic Coin each year, which is far from enough to purchase it. Therefore, I have made a special approval to allow the Resource Category Building's staff who specialize in purchasing resources from Outer Stars to barter for Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow."

Chen Lie, currently Blue Star only has less than twenty cubic meters of Star Liquid. Star Liquid is a strategic reserve, a non-renewable resource. Every bit used is a bit less. Taking out half a cubic meter at once puts me under tremendous pressure.

For the long term, Star Liquid must be strictly controlled, otherwise what will future generations do?

"They used three percent of the entire Star Liquid Blue Star just for you. You should understand how much Blue Star University values you, right?"

"I understand, and I appreciate the official attention."

Lei Jinglong continued, "The Resource Category Building are located in the Resource Procurement Zone Outer Stars and within the Sumeru Illusion Realm, where information on bartering is posted."

Use Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid to exchange for the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow.

Two days ago, Director Zhang Liwu of the Resource Category Building reported that someone in the Sumeru Illusion Realm was willing to exchange with us, but what he had was Profound Yang Golden Marrow, which, according to him, was more precious than Profound Yang Golden Marrow Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow.

They demanded that we exchange One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid with them.

I asked Director Zhang Liwu to negotiate with him, but the other party refused to budge an inch, claiming that he would exchange at least One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid for Profound Yang Golden Marrow.

You should know how precious Star Liquid is. Its reserves are related to the future of Blue Star. To offer up even a cubic meter of Star Liquid One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid for trade would be unacceptable, not to mention me, even the president of the Martial Artist Association and several vice presidents would find it difficult.

Even the Administrator would be among the first to intervene.

They consider issues not only in the short term, but also plan ahead, thinking about future generations and making long-term plans.

Chen Lie nodded. Only he knew how severe the Northwest Beast Plague of Blue Star would become in a dozen years. What was the point of talking about planning for the future and for the long term? If this problem wasn't solved, Blue Star would have no future.

"So, Principal Lei, what are your thoughts...?"

Lei Jinglong said, "My idea is to give up on this Profound Yang Golden Marrow and wait a little longer to exchange it for Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow."

Or do you need the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow for your cultivation? Can you use something else instead?

"Principal Lei, the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow is related to an important stage of my cultivation, and I cannot exchange it."

"You mean, Blue Star University can only offer Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow, right?" Chen Lie asked.

"I've already taken Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid, and I'm already under pressure to be criticized behind my back. So it's not that I'm going back on my word; I really can't take any more."

"I understand. So, in this Sumeru Illusion Realm, anyone who wants to exchange for the Profound Yang Golden Marrow must have a portion of Star Liquid before they'll agree to the exchange, not even a fraction less?"

"That's right, Director Zhang has tried every possible means to negotiate the price, but the other party is adamant and won't budge an inch."

"If we meet in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, that would be quite convenient. Could you let me negotiate the price with them?" Chen Liedao.

"You?" Lei Jinglong said in surprise, "It's no use, Chen Lie. Director Zhang Liwu is a seasoned businessman. No matter how eloquent he is or what kind of negotiating techniques he uses, the other party will not budge an inch. How can you, a young man who has always practiced martial arts, compare to Director Zhang Liwu?"

Your trip will be in vain."

"Let me give it a try. Half a cubic meter of Star Liquid, maybe I can negotiate a good price?" Chen Lie said.

Profound Yang Golden Marrow has always been scarce; once you miss it, it's hard to get it again, so Chen Lie really didn't want to miss this opportunity.

"Alright then, I'll have Director Zhang come over. You can go to the Sumeru Illusion Realm with him; he'll tell you the location."

After Lei Jinglong finished speaking, he immediately made a communication call to Zhang Liwu, the director of the Resource Category Building.

A short while later, a young man in his early thirties knocked on the door and entered the office.

"Principal Lei, you wanted to see me?"

Lei Jinglong stood up and stepped forward, saying, "Director Zhang, this is student Chen Lie."

This exchange for the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow was all thanks to him. Now he wants to take the initiative to go to the Sumeru Illusion Realm to negotiate a price with that person. You should take him there."

Then, Lei Jinglong looked at Chen Lie and introduced him, "Chen Lie, this is Zhang Liwu, the director of the Resource Category Building at Blue Star University."

Chen Lie glanced at the young man in his thirties in front of him and immediately realized that this person was a Seventh Tier Martial Artist at the Qi Refining into Gang stage, not at the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, but a Seventh Tier Divine Sense Master.

"Hello, Director Zhang!"

Chen Lie greeted him discreetly. Compared to the other professors and directors at Blue Star University, Zhang Liwu was probably the weakest.

Zhang Liwu nodded and said, "Chen Lie, that person who wanted to exchange for the Profound Yang Golden Marrow is a man of few words and doesn't seem like a kind person. Even I couldn't negotiate that price, let alone you."

"It's alright, I just want to give it a try, what if I succeed?"

Lei Jinglong said, "Director Zhang, since Chen Lie wants to give it a try, why don't you take him with you?"

"All right!"

Seeing that even the Blue Star University President had spoken, Zhang Liwu had no choice but to Chen Liedao, "Chen Lie, come with me!"

Chen Lie nodded and left the classroom with Zhang Liwu.

Soon, Zhang Liwu led Chen Lie to the Sumeru Illusion Realm Palace in the Thirteenth Campus.

Zhang Liwu pointed to an empty classroom and said to Chen Lie, "Chen Lie, let's go into the Sumeru Illusion Realm. Remember to meet at the Eastern Region Five-Star Comprehensive Zone."

"I see!"

Chen Lie nodded and walked directly into the Space Chamber.

Upon entering the Space Chamber, Chen Lie lay down directly in the Stasis Pod in the middle.

Soon, the smart notification sound in the Space Chamber rang.

"Please relax, we are connecting to the Sumeru Stone, please wait..."

"The Sumeru Stone connection is successful. The Sumeru Illusion Realm passage is open. You are about to enter the Sumeru Illusion Realm..."

In the blink of an eye, Chen Lie felt his consciousness leave his physical body and descend into the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

"Successfully arrived in the Sumeru Illusion Realm. Please select the Sumeru Illusion Realm entry area..."

Upon seeing the virtual screen in front of him, Chen Lie directly selected the Comprehensive Zone in the eastern part of the Canglan Star Domain.

"Successfully landed in the Canglan Star Domain East - Comprehensive Zone."

The scene before Chen Lie changed, and he found himself in the communication area of Five Stars of the Eastern Region.

He looked around for a while, and suddenly noticed that someone had appeared beside him.

"Chen Lie, you're really quick! I didn't expect you to arrive before me."

Chen Lie turned around and saw that the person who spoke was Zhang Liwu, so he said, "Director Zhang, is this the place where the barter trade takes place?"

Zhang Liwu shook his head and said, "How could it be here? The Practice Ground is in the Central Canglan Star Domain, in the Canglong Star Region the Sumeru Illusion Realm."

"Canglong Star?"

"Canglong Star is one of the Ten-Star Alliance in the Central Canglan Star Domain. It is one of the three strongest planets in the central Central Canglan Star Domain and is known as the Upper Three Stars."

"Come, I'll share the access with you, and together we'll cross the border and descend upon the Canglong Star Trading Market."

"Good!"

Chen Lie finished answering, he heard Personal AI notification sound from the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

"Blue Star Zhang Liwu invites you to cross borders and descend upon Canglong Star. Will you accept the invitation?"

Chen Lie immediately replied, "Yes!"

"Invitation accepted successfully. Approaching Canglong Star..."

After the Personal AI rang out, Chen Lie clearly felt a dizzying sensation as the world spun around him.

In a short while, the scene before him was completely transformed, and he arrived in front of a building that resembled a heavenly palace.

Before Chen Lie could even look around, Zhang Liwu's voice rang out. "Chen Lie, this is the Canglong Star Practice Ground of the Sumeru Illusion Realm."

Among the Upper Three Stars the Ten-Star Alliance, only Canglong Star is Modernized Society with strong inclusiveness, which is why Canglong Star has become a trading hub for planets in the Canglan Star Domain.

Throughout the entire Canglan Star Domain, planets that want to trade rare items come here, including even the Upper Three Stars Blood God Planet and Heavenly Underworld Planet. Don't say anything more, let's go in directly."

"OK!"

Chen Lie nodded and followed Zhang Liwu into the Practice Ground.

Upon arriving at the outer edge of the Practice Ground, Zhang Liwu received two Jade Token and handed one to Chen Lie.

"This is a specially made Jade Token, forged from rare materials. Wearing Jade Token can conceal your identity and appearance, making it impossible for anyone to know your origins, adding an extra layer of security to the transaction. Let's also keep ourselves hidden. I'll teach you how to use it..."

As Zhang Liwu spoke, he taught Chen Lie how to use the Jade Token.

The Jade Token was very easy to use, and Chen Lie learned it immediately. Following Zhang Liwu's instructions, he concealed his personal information and appearance.

Subsequently, Zhang Liwu led Chen Lie to a Trading Seat.

Then it stated the words ' Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid, traded for Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow '.

After finishing writing, he Chen Liedao, "First, put up a sign. The person who wanted to trade with Profound Yang Golden Marrow was very stubborn. No matter how much I negotiated, he wouldn't budge an inch. I think there's no hope of trading with him."

"By putting up the sign, you might even meet other people who possess Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow and want to trade."

Chen Lie had already learned of the existence of the Profound Yang Golden Marrow, and naturally wanted to obtain it compared to the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow Profound Yang Golden Marrow.

So he said, "Director Zhang, how do we contact that person who possesses the Profound Yang Golden Marrow? We can't just sit here and wait, can we?"

"Of course we can't just wait idly. I left a message with him beforehand. I'll send him a message, and he'll receive it as soon as he arrives in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, and then he'll come over. Let's wait a bit."

Chen Lie nodded and sat down at the front of the table to wait.

He looked at the crowds coming and going at the Practice Ground and noticed that the people there were dressed in ancient costumes, modern clothes, and even some wearing animal skins—a truly bizarre mix.

However, without exception, all the passersby were human; there wasn't a single person of any other race.

'As expected, the Canglan Star Domain is a remote starfield dominated by humans; at the intersection of the stars, not a single alien race was seen.'

Chen Lie thought to himself.

I waited for about an hour and a half. During that time, some people looked around from their seats but left without asking any questions.

At this moment, a Blue-Skirted Woman, followed by several Golden-Armored Guards, walked past her seat.

She saw the words "Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid the seat and immediately became interested, so she walked over.

The Blue-Skirted Woman parted her red lips slightly. "Which star in the Canglan Star Domain are you from? How come you can offer Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid for trade?"

Before Zhang Liwu could speak, Chen Lie said calmly, "It's an anonymous transaction, so I can't disclose the details."

The Blue-Skirted Woman chuckled and said, "I am the Blood God Planet, Princess Changning the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Your reputation in the Trading Market has always been excellent; you need not worry about any dangers in the trading process.

This question arises because a large amount of Star Liquid is needed. If you can offer more than two units of Star Liquid in exchange, the Great Zhou Court Blood God Planet will find everything you need."

"Blood God Planet? The Great Zhou Dynasty?"

Zhang Liwu was startled. He knew the power structure of Blood God Planet. On Blood God Planet, the Blood God Sect was a transcendent force, above all others.

Under the Blood God Sect, there are Seven Feudal Dynasties, among which the Great Zhou Court is the second largest dynasty on Blood God Planet, and its overall strength is probably stronger than the Five Stars of the Eastern Region combined.

Chen Lie asked, "Oh? So you have the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow?"

The Blue-Skirted Woman said, "There isn't one at the moment, but I can send someone to look for one at any time."

"If you don't have it, then stop talking nonsense!"

Chen Lie shook his hand.

Hearing Chen Lie's disrespectful words, the guard behind the Blue-Skirted Woman immediately shouted, "How dare you speak so disrespectfully to Her Highness the Princess!"

Zhang Liwu quickly stepped forward and said, "Everyone, I'm really sorry. This is a junior member of my family who has never left our planet before, so he doesn't know anything about interstellar affairs."

If I have offended anyone, please don't hold it against a junior like me.

The Blue-Skirted Woman waved her fair hand. "Ignorance is no excuse, step back!"

"Yes!"

The guard bowed and retreated to the back.

The Blue-Skirted Woman continued, "You haven't answered the question I just asked yet!"

Zhang Liwu said, "To be honest, our planet is remote, and we can only offer this Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for the Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow. It's a last resort; we simply don't have the capacity to offer two cubic meters of Star Liquid."