It was nearing dusk.
In a seemingly unremarkable alley in Azure Cloud Market.
From time to time, cultivators with powerful auras darted into the alley.
At that moment, a figure in blue swept inside.
In moments, he disappeared into the shadows at the end of the alley, his figure vanishing instantly.
As light and shadow shifted before his eyes, the power of a restriction swept over him like a curtain of water.
Gu Chenfeng's vision suddenly brightened, revealing a quiet, elegant courtyard.
Two cultivators, a man and a woman dressed in matching robes, stood at the courtyard entrance, welcoming guests attending the trading gathering.
When Gu Chenfeng appeared, the two swept him with their divine sense. Sensing that the newcomer was a True Saint Realm expert, both bowed slightly.
"Senior, welcome to the trading gathering.
"Each attendee must pay one hundred low-grade spirit stones. No commission will be charged on any items traded."
Gu Chenfeng's thoughts stirred.
One hundred low-grade spirit stones for admission seemed expensive, but taking no commission on any of the traded goods was undoubtedly a tremendous concession.
Clearly, the owner behind Azure Cloud Market was not looking to profit from this.
Presumably, they wanted to build some influence by organizing these Trading Gatherings, or use them to acquire high-quality resources.
This made Gu Chenfeng all the more interested.
Fortunately, he still had some spirit stones left, enough to pay the admission fee.
After paying the spirit stones, Gu Chenfeng strode into the courtyard.
An attendant guided him to the hall where the trading gathering would soon be held.
The hall was brightly lit, with numerous seats arranged around its center.
Low tables and miniature landscapes separated the seats, creating an orderly arrangement that did not feel crowded.
Quite a few cultivators were already seated inside.
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