It was clearly a Dragon Palace property, with Sea Market guards stationed right at the entrance. Visitors even had to show their invitations to get in...
Only then did Tang Changsheng realize that this gathering was far more important than he had imagined. Luckily, he had a local insider like Old Wu to bring him in.
"Why are there so many guards at this trade gathering? Surely no one would dare rob the place?"
"Whether anyone would dare rob it, I couldn't say. But you'll soon see how much money changes hands here..."
The gathering was not large. It was nothing like the sea of people Tang Changsheng had first imagined.
But everyone entering the building came surrounded by attendants, cutting an imposing figure. Each had the air of a wealthy magnate.
The cultivators who entered were dressed in finery too. Some wore Treasured Artifacts and Magical Artifacts from head to toe. Very few were plainly dressed like Tang Changsheng.
Yet those who appeared plainly dressed like him all had composed, formidable auras. They were clearly experts, and nearly all were Yang Spirit True Persons.
Tang Changsheng was certain now: this was no ordinary trade gathering. It was nothing like what he had expected at first.
"True Person Tang, look at those strongmen. They're immensely powerful and mild-tempered, perfect as servants to guard a household. Since they come from Mount Julun, they're called Julun Slaves!"
Whether he was deliberately changing the subject or not, Shopkeeper Old Wu pointed to the pitch-black servants, each over ten feet tall, accompanying several wealthy magnates.
"Oh?"
"Come, come. The gathering is about to begin. Let's find somewhere to sit and watch first." Shopkeeper Old Wu led Tang Changsheng to a spot in the hall. It looked casual enough, but there were rules governing the