Exchanging Superior Saint Stones for Ore of equal weight, one for one—at a price that generous, Luo Qian could not bring himself to refuse. He carried a large supply of Superior Saint Stones with him, including those he had extorted from Wuyou when he kidnapped Wu Xiuer. The Outer Domain lacked everything except fine raw materials. At Wuyou's order, every warrior became a porter, and before long, a small mountain rose in front of Luo Qian.
Their first trade was a success. Wuyou received nearly five hundred thousand Superior Saint Stones, while Luo Qian received an equal weight—roughly fifty tons—of assorted materials.
As they parted, Wuyou handed Luo Qian a Special Voice Communication Card. "Whatever you need, contact me. I'll do my best to provide it." Luo Qian nodded. Nearby, Nangong Jue quietly pulled Wu Xiuer aside. "We're friends, so don't say I didn't warn you. Don't pin any unrealistic hopes on Li Shu. He's a block of wood!" The woman in love plainly missed his meaning. "So what if he's a block of wood? I just need to take the initiative, don't I?" "He really is a block of wood..." Nangong Jue said urgently. Wu Xiuer cut him off coldly. "Stop. I know you care about me, but my heart already belongs to someone else." Nangong Jue stared at her. This time, he had genuinely meant well, without a shred of selfish intent, and she still suspected him. He could practically hear his own heart breaking. "Forget it. Kindness mistaken for a donkey's liver and lungs. Die Shang is so much better..." he muttered resentfully as he flicked his sleeve and walked away.
Anyone could see the tenderness in Wu Xiuer's eyes—except Li Shu, who had no idea what was going on. When they stood alone face-to-face, he asked