The Heavenly Lake Contest was one of the Immortal Realm's grandest events. Seven days separated Sky Lake Racing from the Heaven Lake Martial Review. Those days were meant to let contestants rest and prepare, but the Immortal Realm's merchants had sharp noses for opportunity. More and more gathered at Heaven Lake, gradually forming an unofficial "Heaven Lake Arms Market" where they sold magical artifacts, pills, and materials. Since the contest's participants belonged to the Immortal Realm's "wealthy class," every item at the market carried a hefty price.
Given Luo Qian's temperament, and with the Boro Arms Market already in his heart, why would he throw away money here? But Hua Shiwei was a woman who enjoyed shopping. Once she suggested it, Duan Yehu and Yin Quanyin naturally dared not object. Luo Qian was reluctant, but Yin Quanyin dragged him along anyway.
"You're the richest of the four of us," Yin Quanyin said with a grin. "If you don't come, who's going to pay?" Luo Qian smiled wryly and took no offense. He knew Yin Quanyin was only joking. Their shared outrage at Qian Tianbo during the race had brought them closer. Apart from the slight awkwardness that remained between Yin Quanyin and Duan Yehu, the others had grown familiar enough to dispense with ceremony.
The four left Yuzhao Hall to find a sea of people outside. Most had come for the spectacle. Many could not afford a thing, but who would pass up a chance to see magical artifacts of such high grades?
The merchants had keen eyes. From the crowds passing their stalls, they could pick out the genuine buyers. But anyone could recognize Luo Qian and his companions at a glance. All four had made a splash in the Heavenly Lake Contest and came from distinguished families. Who