Undercurrents Surged on the Commerce Continent

The Commerce Continent.

Three months have passed in the blink of an eye. Since the Shadow Demon Sect was destroyed by a mysterious powerhouse, the Fox Fairy Sect has now become the undisputed hegemon of the Commerce Continent.

Not only did the former absorb most of the legacy left by the Shadow Demon Sect after its destruction, but it also absorbed the original Earthly Supreme powerhouses of the Fox Fairy Sect.

After several months of reflection, many quick-thinking forces and powerful individuals gradually figured out the crux of the matter.

Being able to detect the fall of the Shadow Demon Sect headquarters and react immediately is no simple matter of intelligence capabilities. Considering the darker side, whether that powerful figure had some shady deal with the Fox Fairy Sect is unknown to them. Ultimately, it's a matter of opinion.

With the Shadow Demon Sect as a cautionary tale, those who are well-versed in the art of survival will not act as the first to step forward at such a critical juncture. It's just a matter of exchanging two mountain strongholds for one dynasty; life will go on as usual.

There are many different opinions about the Fox Fairy Sect, but the latter has not made any explanation. It simply quietly digests the gains from annexing the Shadow Demon Sect's legacy.

On this day, a young man in a white robe appeared outside the Fox Fairy Sect.

The moment they appeared in the sight of the Fox Fairy Sect disciples, before the latter could step forward to stop them, an Elder swept over from a distance. Amidst the strange gazes of the disciples, he stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

"Greetings, Lord Xiao Han!"

Having witnessed what happened a few months ago, Xiao Han's image has been deeply imprinted in the minds of all the high-ranking members of the Fox Fairy Sect.

The Elder set an example, and the Immortal Fox Fairy Sect disciples, who had become somewhat arrogant after their sect's power surged by annexing the Shadow Demon Sect, suppressed their confusion and bowed in the same manner.

Xiao Han, the person involved, merely glanced at the Elder, who was more respectful than before, and nodded slightly. He felt a little relieved, thinking that the division of spoils today should go smoothly, given the elder's attitude.

Although he was confident that the Fox Fairy Sect wouldn't dare to take his spoils unless they were completely out of their minds, he couldn't rule out the possibility that the latter might be blinded by greed.

It's not bad to be able to save some effort now.

As the Elder of the Fox Fairy Sect entered the sect's main hall, there was nothing else in the spacious hall except for a bewitching figure lounging lazily against the back of a chair at the head of the hall.

"Fox Fairy Sect Leader, I don't think I need to elaborate on the purpose of my visit," Xiao Han said bluntly after the Elder took their leave.

"Hehe~"

The Fox Fairy Matriarch lightly covered her red lips, and her silvery laughter echoed in the hall, lingering for a long time.

She changed her posture again, crossing her legs, revealing a large expanse of her fair, alabaster skin through her high-slit long skirt, which looked quite alluring.

"My Fox Fairy Sect, a small and insignificant sect, doesn't dare to renege on Sir Xiao Han's debt."

As soon as she finished speaking, she lightly tapped her jade-like hand and flicked her finger, sending a streak of crimson Flowing Light flashing into Xiao Han's hand.

"As per your request, the share of this transaction has been converted into Supreme Spirit Liquid, amounting to approximately 150 million units. You may verify this information."

With a captivating charm, she winked playfully at Xiao Han through her bright, clear eyes, and parted her red lips slightly.

Xiao Han casually put it away, saying nonchalantly:

"There's no need for verification; I trust the reputation of the Fox Fairy Sect."

Xiao Han and the Fox Fairy Matriarch tacitly concealed a certain part. If the Fox Fairy Sect really withheld his share, the former might be happy to come here for tea again.

"Would Sir Xiao Han be interested in cooperating with the Fox Fairy Sect?"

Just as Xiao Han was about to leave, the Fox Fairy Matriarch suddenly spoke.

Stopping in his tracks, Xiao Han turned around curiously.

"Cooperate?"

"I've heard that Sir Xiao Han runs a Chamber of Commerce?"

The Fox Fairy Matriarch rested her chin on her jade hand, speaking with great interest, her words revealing strong confidence, a fleeting look of surprise in her eyes.

When the Fox Fairy Matriarch noticed a pawn secretly planted by the Shadow Demon Sect through subtle clues, she was utterly astonished. It was unbelievable that a powerful figure capable of single-handedly destroying the Shadow Demon Sect would willingly live in such a place.

"You investigated me?"

The moment the Fox Fairy Matriarch spoke, Xiao Han's expression suddenly turned cold, and a chilling Cold Qi suddenly spread from where Xiao Han.

"Earthly Supreme?!"

The Fox Fairy Matriarch was completely shocked. According to what the Fox Fairy Sect experts had said, although Xiao Han strength was comparable to that of an ordinary Supreme, his Spiritual Power cultivation was at most only around the eighth level of the Supreme Realm.

Compared to the opponent's Spirit Array Cultivation, it is completely insignificant.

However, in just three months, less than half a year, he actually crossed the barrier that many chosen ones could not cross in their entire lives, and reached the same level of Spiritual Power cultivation as himself, which was simply unbelievable.

A surge of envy welled up in her heart. As intelligent as she was, how could she not know that Xiao Han must have found a treasure in the Shadow Demon Sect's treasury?

Suppressing the strange feeling in her heart, the Fox Fairy Matriarch also raised an aura that rivaled the chill in the hall, creating two distinct zones. Then, she smiled.

"Your Sir Xiao Han is overthinking things. The Fox Fairy has no intention of harming you."

"It was just news I learned by chance."

"I am the only one in the entire Fox Fairy Sect who knows this."

Oh?

Xiao Han sized up the Fox Fairy Matriarch, confirming the sincerity in her Fang Yan, and temporarily set aside his killing intent.

"Fox Fairy Sect Leader, please explain how we can cooperate."

Getting to the point, the Fox Fairy Matriarch's aura changed completely. She sat upright at the head of the table, exuding competence.

"Would you be interested in entering the Commerce Continent?"

"The Commerce Continent?" Xiao Han was slightly taken aback. The other party's meaning was a bit strange to him. What was going on?

The previous cooperation between the two parties was based on the fact that they had a common enemy and common interests.

However, if Xiao Han, an outsider, wants to interfere in the Commerce Continent, he will inevitably have a conflict of interest with the Fox Fairy Sect, which has become the local hegemon. He does not believe that the Fox Fairy Matriarch will overlook this crucial point.

Perhaps anticipating Xiao Han's question, the Fox Fairy Matriarch explained:

"The Commerce Continent is renowned throughout the entire Great Thousand World for its thriving commerce, with countless Chamber of Commerce Auction House houses among its members. The addition of your Chamber of Commerce is not a significant matter."

"With your addition, this place will become more prosperous, which will also be of great benefit to my Fox Fairy Sect."

Xiao Han did not relax, still keeping a close eye on the Fox Fairy Matriarch, whose explanation was not enough to dispel his doubts.

Chamber of Commerce is judged by its size, and the Han Yi Merchant Guild, with Xiao Han's full support, is enough to crush all other chambers of Chamber of Commerce on the Commerce Continent. This is no exaggeration.

Xiao Han was even more confident that within twenty years, the Han Yi Merchant Guild could occupy half of the commercial world of the Commerce Continent. During this process, the two sides would naturally come into contact, and at that time, their current friendship would be completely insignificant.

This is exactly what it means to invite a wolf into the house.

"Does Your Excellency truly believe that my Fox Fairy Sect can monopolize the interests of the Commerce Continent?"

Seeing that Xiao Han still didn't believe her, the Fox Fairy Matriarch looked helpless and spoke again.

"What does the Fox Fairy Sect Leader mean by this?"

Xiao Han's eyes flickered; he seemed to have guessed the reason why the Fox Fairy Matriarch had taken the initiative to "invite the wolf into the house."

As expected...

"Although the Commerce Continent has few resources and its area is quite ordinary in the Great Thousand World."

"But due to the prosperity of commerce, the flow of wealth here is comparable to the total of the surrounding dozen or so continents."

"The massive flow of wealth is naturally a huge source of profit."

"It can be said that the Commerce Continent is a highly sought-after prize, and ordinary forces are simply not qualified to control it."

"Even the Fox Fairy Sect won't do!"

The Fox Fairy Matriarch spoke coldly as she recounted this cruel truth.

Then he gave a wry smile.

"In the past, the Commerce Continent had two top-tier forces: the Fox Fairy Sect and the Shadow Demon Sect. The Shadow Demon Sect, in particular, was so bloody and insane that ordinary forces dared not provoke them."

"Only in this way can those hungry wolves who covet the Commerce Continent behave themselves and only dare to support some small forces on the Commerce Continent."

"Now that the Shadow Demon Sect has fallen, my Fox Fairy Sect is on its own, and those guys are starting to stir again."

"Therefore, the best course of action now is..."

"You want me to replace the Shadow Demon Sect?" Xiao Han pondered.

"That's right."

The Fox Fairy Matriarch answered without hesitation, her eyes then gleaming.

"Moreover, with you here, we can do even more..."