Section 22: I'm Participating

"The Bliss Immortal Consorts may not excel in battle, but each of them is extraordinarily skilled in a particular field—alchemy, weapon refinement, egg appraisal, tribulation crossing, Dao arts, and more. In truth, they are the best participants for the Academy Alliance's exchange tournament. Perhaps there are other components here at this trade fair. If I can install them on the ship, my overall strength will rise greatly." Chu Yun pondered as he walked forward.

Before he had gone far, a startled cry rang out behind him.

"My apologies, everyone—the Beacon Smoke Wolf Demon Beast egg will be traded tomorrow! I have something to do, so I must take my leave first." The owner of the small stall swiftly packed up his wares, pushed through the crowd, and hurried out, hoping to catch up with Chu Yun and thank him in person.

Just moments ago, he had casually sent his divine sense into the jade slip for a glance, and his heart had immediately trembled.

The contents of the jade slip were, astonishingly, a proper foundational alchemy hand-seal technique!

At once, he understood. Chu Yun had deliberately given him a pointer. Yet after this delay, his hope of finding Chu Yun and thanking him face-to-face had already come to nothing.

Whether it was Chu Yun, Immortal Pouch King, Wine Hero King, or the others, they had all disguised themselves with Dao arts and concealed their original appearances. Then they had blended into the sea of people and swiftly vanished. Had any one of them appeared in their true form, they would have caused a sensation throughout the entire gathering.

The small-stall owner stood in the middle of the street, looking lost and bereft. He had failed to find Chu Yun, but Chu Yun's appearance had already been carved deeply into his