A Daring Gamble

Inside an obsidian cultivation chamber in Nine Provinces Market.

"Beep."

Lu Zhen's Void Terminal vibrated again.

Wei Cang's projection appeared, his expression carrying a hint of urgency and gravity.

"Brother Lu, there's a reply from headquarters regarding the high-grade contract." Wei Cang lowered his voice. "However, Supervisor Yan of the guild wants to meet you personally in the Void Realm."

"Meet me?"

"That's right. It's a matter of great importance," Wei Cang said hurriedly.

"Fine." Lu Zhen said indifferently, "Any time."

Meet, then.

After entering the Void Realm.

Buzz—

The starry sky shifted.

Following the array coordinates sent by Wei Cang, Lu Zhen's consciousness descended.

Before his eyes stood a white jade immortal pavilion floating above a vast sea of clouds.

Celestial music drifted through the air, while spiritual energy condensed into tangible white mist that churned beneath his feet.

Around the pavilion, immortal birds and exotic beasts formed by arrays danced gracefully, lifelike in every detail.

"What an extravagant display." Lu Zhen shook his head inwardly.

Such a luxurious illusory space was definitely not something his ninth-grade authority could create.

The foundations of a major commerce guild truly ran deep.

Inside the immortal pavilion.

Wei Cang stood respectfully to one side.

In the seat of honor sat a middle-aged man in brocade robes, his gaze appraising Lu Zhen as he entered.

Lu Zhen's steps were steady, his blood and qi restrained. Faced with such a grand display, there was not the slightest trace of awkwardness in his eyes.

"He's good material." Supervisor Yan secretly praised, though his expression remained unchanged.

"Brother Lu, come, sit." Wei Cang hurried forward to greet him.

Lu Zhen took his seat.

"Supervisor Yan." Lu Zhen gave a slight nod as greeting.

Supervisor Yan did not exchange pleasantries and went straight to the point.