Mu Yunyao

The Blue-Skirted Woman nodded noncommittally.

Their Blood God Planet Great Zhou Dynasty never engages in forced buying and selling; since the other party doesn't want to trade, she won't force them.

So she said, "In that case, let it be."

Our Great Zhou Court has been seeking to purchase Star Liquid Star Liquid from outside sources. If you wish to trade at any time, you can contact us at the Trading Market.

The people from the Great Zhou Starship Bureau remained stationed at the Trading Market year-round.

"Yes, yes, yes, if we need anything in the future, we will definitely come to your court as soon as possible." Zhang Liwu nodded repeatedly and cupped his hands in greeting.

The Blue-Skirted Woman glanced at the guards behind her and said, "Let's go!"

Soon, several guards followed the Blue-Skirted Woman and left the place.

Seeing the Blue-Skirted Woman leave, Zhang Liwu breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Chen Lie and said, "Chen Lie, most of the people coming and going in this Canglong Star Trading Market are from the Ten-Star Alliance in the Central Canglan Star Domain."

Take, for example, that Blue-Skirted Woman who claimed to be a princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty on Blood God Planet.

You may not know, but Blood God Planet is one of the three strongest planets in the Canglan Star Domain. Blood God Planet is ruled by the Blood God Sect, which governs Seven Feudal Dynasties. The princes and nobles of these seven dynasties all consider it an honor to join the Blood God Sect.

Let me give you an example. The structure of Blood God Planet is similar to the feudal system on our Blue Star before the birth of a unified dynasty. The Blood God Sect is the central Imperial Court, while the seven dynasties are similar to the seven vassal states of the Blood God Sect. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood!" Chen Lie nodded.

"The Great Zhou Dynasty is the second strongest of the Seven Feudal Dynasties Blood God Planet. Its overall martial arts strength is probably unmatched even if Five Stars of the Eastern Region were combined."

What I want to tell you is that there is a much wider world beyond Blue Star. Think carefully before you act and don't offend people too much. This will also apply when you go to Starry Sky University. Don't easily make enemies.

"Just like just now, even though we concealed our identities, if that princess of the Great Zhou Court were to hold a grudge, we wouldn't be in a good position either, wouldn't you say?"

Chen Lie nodded and said, "I understand Director Zhang's good intentions. Don't worry, I won't say anything more."

"That's good. If anyone else comes to inquire later, don't say anything. I'll handle it," Zhang Liwu said.

Chen Lie hummed in agreement and said no more.

After waiting for a while, several Outer Stars traders came to inquire. Star Liquid is a precious and rare hard currency, extremely rare even in the Central Galactic Empire. However, none of these people had Profound Yang Spiritual Marrow, so they left after asking their questions.

After another hour or two, Zhang Liwu grew impatient and said, "Chen Lie, the person who wanted to exchange the Profound Yang Golden Marrow for the Star Liquid today might not come to the Sumeru Illusion Realm. How about we come back tomorrow?"

"Let's wait a little longer!" Chen Lie shook his head.

He had some understanding of these interstellar traders. If someone really needed Star Liquid urgently, then it was impossible for them not to come to the Trading Market even once a day.

"Well... why don't you wait a little longer? I still have a lot of things to do in the Resource Category Building, I'll leave first?"

"Okay." Chen Lie nodded.

Zhang Liwu instructed, "Remember, if anyone asks you anything, you must speak politely and never offend anyone."

"Don't worry, Director Zhang, I understand!"

"Alright, I'll be going then. I've already sent the seat number to the person making the transaction. You just need to wait in your seat. Once that person enters the Sumeru Illusion Realm, they'll definitely come looking for you directly."

Chen Lie grunted in agreement and watched Zhang Liwu leave the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

Not long after Zhang Liwu left, Chen Lie had just sat down and waited for a while, a person with an indistinct face and ambiguous gender came to the seat.

Upon seeing Chen Lie, the man seemed somewhat puzzled and asked calmly, "You've changed people? Where's the original Mr. Zhang?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Chen Lie immediately stood up and walked forward. He sized up the person and discovered that, like himself, the other person had concealed their appearance and identity.

Mr. Zhang had to leave on business, leaving me to stay here and take charge.

"You must be the gentleman who wanted to exchange the Profound Yang Golden Marrow for a piece of Star Liquid?" Chen Liedao.

"Yes, it's me. Could it be that you've agreed to exchange a portion of Star Liquid for the Profound Yang Golden Marrow?" the man asked.

Chen Lie shook his head. "It's not that I agreed, but One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid is no small amount. Even in the Ten Great Star Provinces of the Central Galactic Empire, it wouldn't be taken lightly."

The man glanced at Chen Lie with surprise. This man kept mentioning the Central Galactic Empire, and his tone was quite arrogant. He spoke with an air of authority, completely different from the previous man surnamed Zhang.

"So what do you mean? Are you still going to insist on negotiating the price?"

As I've stated before, one cubic meter of Star Liquid is my bottom line. I don't accept negotiations; if it's below one cubic meter, there's no point in further discussion.

"The Profound Yang Golden Marrow is a rare find, even once in a century, and is comparable to a piece of Star Liquid," the man said directly.

Chen Lie nodded. "I understand your bottom line. May I ask what you intend to do with this Star Liquid?"

Is it an individual who needs the Star Liquid, or is it someone representing a family or power who is exchanging it for the Star Liquid?

"Why are you asking this?" the man asked.

"There's no other reason, I just wanted to find out more," Chen Liedao.

"Telling you is fine; it's my personal need for Star Liquid."

"Does a person need a unit of Star Liquid?"

"There must be a use for all this Star Liquid, right?" Chen Liedao.

The man frowned, seemingly displeased. "That's my business, it has nothing to do with the transaction."

As I've already stated, I must exchange my Profound Yang Golden Marrow for a single unit of Star Liquid; not a single milliliter less.

If you agree, I can make the deal now. We can find the Canglong Star Interstellar Shipping Company and send our resources to each other.

If you still want to negotiate, then we don't need to talk anymore.

Chen Lie was also somewhat troubled by the other party's resolute attitude.

He certainly wouldn't want to miss out on the Profound Yang Golden Marrow, but asking Blue Star to provide him with One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid was even more impossible.

Just as Chen Lie was troubled, a boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old ran quickly to the person's side from a distance.

"Sister, Aunt said you're going to exchange the Profound Yang Golden Marrow for the Star Liquid. The Profound Yang Golden Marrow can help you cultivate the Extreme Yang True Qi. You absolutely mustn't exchange the Profound Yang Golden Marrow for my sake!"

Upon seeing the boy, the person glared at him reproachfully and said, "Xiao Ze, why didn't you get a Jade Token outside to conceal yourself before coming in?"

The boy scratched the back of his head and said, "I was in such a hurry, I forgot for a moment!"

"You, you're going to be competing for the position of family head in the future, how can you be so impulsive?"

The boy said, "I understand, sister. I'll definitely be more careful next time."

But you absolutely must not give up this Profound Yang Golden Marrow for my sake. My aunt told me that the Profound Yang Golden Marrow is of great use to you, and can help you completely cultivate Extreme Yang True Qi. This was left to you by your father a long time ago; it was something specially prepared for you."

The man sighed softly and said, "My cultivation is not important. What's important now is you. According to the family rules, the position of family head is passed down to sons, not daughters. Only if your Strength Value can successfully break through eleven times will you have a chance to surpass your uncles' sons, outdo them, and become the heir to the family head position."

"But... it's useless. I can feel that 10.8 times my Strength Value is already my limit. Even if you give me One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid, I may not be able to break through 11 times my Strength Value."

"But you're different. With the Profound Yang Golden Marrow in your hands, you'll definitely be able to cultivate Extreme Yang True Qi," the boy said.

The blurry-faced man's tone sharpened. "Shut up! You must break through your Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Strength Value before you can break through the fifth aperture and cultivate the Primordial Aperture."

"As the future head of the Mu Family, you don't even have this much ambition. How can you face your father?"

"Sister, I understand. I will definitely try my best to break through to 11 times the Strength Value," the boy said. "But the Profound Yang Golden Marrow really can't be exchanged."

Didn't you hear what your aunt said? I've already used enough Star Liquid. Even if I use another cubic meter of Star Liquid and another secret technique to boost my strength, it won't increase my Strength Value by much.

"An eleven-fold Strength Value is a huge hurdle; it's very difficult to overcome using only Star Liquid."

The blurry-faced person stroked the boy's forehead. "Xiao Ze, no matter what, I will help you increase your Strength Value to 11 times."

Even if we fail this time, we can find another way.

Do you remember what your father said before? Strength Value increased tenfold, you will be able to break through to the Tenth-Stage Martial Artist in the future with a speed of more than 30% easier than ordinary people.

If your Strength Value exceeds 11 times, your chances of becoming Tenth-Stage Martial Artist will be 50% higher than those with 10 times Strength Value. With your talent, once your Strength Value exceeds 11 times, becoming Heavenly Human Grandmaster Realm Martial Artist is almost a certainty. At that time, you will be qualified to take over your father's mantle, inherit the position of head of the Mu Family, and serve as the commander of the Interstellar Allied Forces.

My aunt and I have done everything we can to help you, and we've placed all our hopes on you. You have to live up to our expectations.

Do you remember how your father died?

The boy said, "I remember, my father passed away while leading the Interstellar Allied Forces to suppress the Star Bandit."

"Yes, you were young then. In fact, the Canglan Star Domain distributed a lot of compensation for the father's death, but it was all taken by your uncles and other elders in the family. When your father was alive, who would dare to do that?"

Remember, weakness is the original sin. You must break through 11 times your Strength Value, cultivate your Primordial Aperture at the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm, become the new head of the Mu Family, succeed your father, and serve as the commander of the Interstellar Allied Forces."

"I understand, sister. I won't let you down," the boy said. "I'll definitely be able to increase my Strength Value to eleven times!"

"I believe in you!"

Chen Lie looked at the two people in front of him and listened to their conversation, and roughly understood their relationship and background.

He then coughed lightly and said, "If a lot of Star Liquid has already been used, it's unlikely that using a large amount Star Liquid will cause a breakthrough in your Strength Value."

The indistinct-faced man glanced at Chen Lie indifferently and said, "There's no need for you to trouble yourself with that. As I just said, one cubic meter of Star Liquid is my minimum requirement. If you can't provide it, don't contact me again."

"Xiao Ze, let's go!"

The boy nodded.

"Wait!"

Seeing that the two were about to leave, Chen Lie immediately called out to them, saying, "Your request is for your brother's Strength Value to exceed 11 times, right?"

The person with the indistinct face stopped and nodded, saying, "Not bad!"

"I can help him with this. How about this? I'll help your brother break through 11 times in Strength Value, but I'll give you Half a Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid in exchange for the Profound Yang Golden Marrow. What do you think?"

"You?"

The indistinct-faced man looked at Chen Lie with suspicion. "To make someone break through eleven times their Strength Value, even a renowned professor at Starry Sky University couldn't do that. What makes you think you're so capable that you dare to spout such nonsense?"

"Based on your conversation just now, even if your brother uses One Cubic Fathom of Star Liquid, it will be difficult for him to break through eleven times the Strength Value."

If you don't believe me now, I'm afraid your brother will never have a chance to break through the 11-fold Strength Value in this lifetime."

The indistinct-faced man sneered, "Tell me what your tricks are, don't waste my time!"

Chen Lie said, "Before that, shouldn't we be completely honest with each other?"

The woman with the blurred face knew that her brother's identity had been exposed, but she didn't care. So she removed the hidden Jade Token.

In an instant, the misty fog on the person's face dissipated, revealing a cold and incomparably beautiful face.

She suddenly transformed, becoming a beautiful woman in her early twenties, with graceful bearing and poise.

"I am Haoran Star, Mu Yunyao from the Haidong Mu Family. This is my younger brother, Mu Yunze."

"Haoran Star?"

Mu Yunyao said calmly, "Haoran Star is Permanent Councilor Star of the Ten-Star Alliance in the Canglan Star Domain. It is a federal planet. The Haidong Mu Family is a large family that has served as intercontinental governor for nearly a century and has had four generations of members serving as planetary councilors of Haoran Star."

"We have stated our origins and backgrounds; now it is your turn to introduce yourself, isn't it?"

Chen Lie also removed the Jade Token, revealing his true identity.

Upon seeing Chen Lie's appearance, Mu Yunyao was slightly surprised. She had always thought Chen Lie was around thirty years old, but she didn't expect him to be just a teenager, not much older than her younger brother.

"I won't go into my background, but I do have a way to help your brother increase his Strength Value."

Mu Yunyao said impatiently, "What exactly is your plan? Tell me quickly, don't test my patience."

"It's simple. I can share my experience with your brother and help him increase his Strength Value to eleven times," Chen Liedao.

Are you kidding me?

Mu Yunyao's face turned cold, and her gaze towards Chen Lie became hostile.

"Don't worry, I can let you see how the Sumeru Illusion Realm Sumeru Illusion Realm analyzed my martial arts condition when I entered it."

After reading this, you'll surely believe that I have a way to increase your brother's Strength Value by 11 times.

Mu Yunyao stared at Chen Lie with her clear eyes, which flickered uncertainly.

"Alright, I've removed the concealment of your identity information. You can look at it now," Chen Lie said.

You better not be kidding me!

Mu Yunyao snorted coldly and used the Smart Brain Sumeru Illusion Realm to check Chen Lie's information.

Suddenly, two pages appeared before her eyes.

[Martial Arts Information--]

Name: Chen Lie

Bone age: 18.5 years

Gender: Male.

Realm: Small Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi Stage

Blood Qi Value: 2604.28 kcal

Strength Value: 13.07 times.

Strength: 34060.97 jun (a unit of weight).

Advancement of Small Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi: Blood Refining Stage (Skin, Flesh, Tendons, Bones, and Organs, Perfected)

["Mental Power Information--]

Name: Chen Lie

Bone age: 18.5 years

Gender: Male

Realm: First-tier Divine Sense Master (Peak)

The Consciousness Sea World: The Seven Mansions of the Southern Sky

Consciousness Spirit: Bi'an (???)]

Mu Yunyao withdrew her gaze, her heart immediately trembling.

"Thirteen times the Strength Value? How is that possible?"

She is a member of one of the Ten-Star Alliance in the Canglan Star Domain, and a scion of a prominent family in the Permanent Councilor Star. Therefore, she is very clear that Strength Value of twelve times higher than the average is the mark of a top-tier, unparalleled genius in the Canglan Star Domain, capable of cultivating the sixth aperture, the Divine Aperture.

This 13-fold Strength Value was truly unbelievable to her.

If she hadn't known that the Sumeru Illusion Realm wouldn't lie, she would never have believed that someone's Strength Value could be as high as 13 times.

With Strength Value as high as 13 times, what is this person's background?

From Blood God Planet? Heavenly Underworld Planet? Or perhaps... from beyond the Canglan Star Domain?