The Li Clan.
As a family of supernatural powers that has stood in Qingyuan Market for many years, its foundation is undoubtedly profound. The area where it is located is full of gardens that stretch for miles, with large lakes and mountains, far surpassing the Divine Ability Hall in the neighborhood.
When Lu Ming and his group arrived at the Li Clan, they were quickly greeted by the family's disciples and led to the living room.
Meanwhile, the hall was already bustling with activity. Clearly, the owners of the pharmacies and herb gardens in Qingyuan Market had all come to the Li Clan today, hoping to get the Li Clan to take the Moon Spirit Grass from their hands.
As soon as Lu Ming entered the living room, he immediately saw the figure sitting at the head of the left side of the room. Dressed in white, the figure exuded a powerful aura, and every word and action of his exuded a strong sense of oppression.
It was Lin Changkong.
Behind him stood Xu Xiong, Great Divine Ability Practitioner from the Golden Gang Sword Hall.
It was at this moment that they noticed the arrival of the Thunderfire Hall's group, and their eyes immediately became somewhat amused.
"Master Lu."
The elegant and gentle Li Yan also stood up from her seat with a smile and went forward to greet him personally. Behind her, Lu Ming saw a familiar figure. It was the Li Clan girl who had appeared with Zhou Fuling at the Qingchuan Merchant Association. Her name seemed to be Li Shuang.
"Master Li Clan," Lu Jin said, clasping his hands in greeting.
" Auntie Li," Lu Ming called out obediently.
Li Yan smiled and nodded, looking Lu Ming up and down, then a look of surprise appeared on her face. "It's been a while, you've really gotten stronger... Oh, you've advanced to the Great Divine Ability Practitioner?"
Li Yan was able to become the head of the Li Clan, which naturally meant she possessed considerable strength. Although she usually kept a low profile and almost never competed with others in terms of Primordial Qi, she was actually a true Divine Ability Master.
Upon hearing Li Yan's words, Li Shuang, standing behind her, was also taken aback, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise. Only a little over a month had passed since the gathering, and Lu Ming had already broken through the Divine Ability Barrier and successfully become a Great Divine Ability Practitioner?
At this moment, Lin Changkong in the living room also noticed something. He paused slightly in the hand holding the teacup, and the cold light in his eyes became even stronger.
This little troublemaker is growing up really fast!
"Thanks to the Barrier-Breaking Pill rewarded by the shopkeeper, I was able to break through so quickly," Lu Ming nodded and replied with a smile.
"That's impressive too," Li Yan praised with a smile, then whispered, "When you receive the goods later, you don't need to open the boxes; I'll have someone handle it."
Clearly, she thought that Lu Ming and the others had taken some immature Moon Spirit Grass to make up the numbers, just as she had instructed.
Just as Lu Ming was about to explain, Li Yan turned around and sat down, so he could only follow Lu Jin and find a seat in the living room.
"Distinguished guests, now that everyone is here, let's begin this year's purchase of ' Moon Spirit Grass '. This time, my Li Clan will purchase a total of three hundred Moon Spirit Grass Moon Spirit Grass, and there will be another four hundred plants to purchase in the second half of the year," Li Yan said as soon as everyone had arrived.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ming was secretly astonished. The purchase of a total of seven hundred Moon Spirit Grass in a year amounted to seventy thousand Heavenly Gold Sand. The Li Clan truly lived up to its reputation as one of the Great Divine Ability in Qingyuan Market; their foundation was truly solid.
This alone shows the difference between the Third-Tier Divine Ability Hall and a family of supernatural powers. Perhaps only those Fourth-Tier Divine Ability Hall can compete with the Li Clan in terms of resources and wealth.
As Li Yan finished speaking, Lin Changkong stood up first and said with a faint smile, "Patriarch Li Clan, one of the medicinal gardens under our Golden Gang Sword Hall will specialize in cultivating Moon Spirit Grass from now on. We brought seventy plants with us this time. If you are satisfied with the quality, I think our Golden Gang Sword Hall has the ability to purchase all four hundred Moon Spirit Grass in the second half of the year."
He wanted to consume the entire quota of four hundred Moon Spirit Grass for the second half of the year in one go, which was quite domineering. However, none of the managers of the herb gardens present dared to express any objection. After all, everyone knew that Lin Changkong was True Qi Master. With his status, even the Li Clan had to treat him with some respect.
The fact that he came in person today to discuss cooperation is already a great honor.
After Lin Changkong finished speaking, he waved his hand, and disciples from the Golden Gang Sword Hall carried a medicine box into the living room. As the box was opened, the Moon Spirit Grass, as white as jade, was revealed. It had four leaves and flowed with moonlight.
However, Lu Jin and Lu Ming's eyes turned cold as they looked at these Moon Spirit Grass, because some of these Moon Spirit Grass might have been stolen from their Thunderfire Hall's herb garden.
Lu Jinglei, with his fiery temper, had eyes blazing with fury. If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he probably would have already lost his temper and stormed out.
Li Yan remained expressionless; she truly did not wish to offend Lin Changkong. She immediately waved her hand, and Li Shuang, who was standing behind her, stepped forward to inspect the medicinal herbs. After a moment, she replied in a clear voice, "They are all mature products."
Li Yan nodded and smiled, "Since it meets the standards, and with Master Lin's influence, my Li Clan will naturally accept this batch of goods."
However, the purchase of 400 Moon Spirit Grass for the second half of the year has not yet been approved.
Lin Changkong didn't urge him. He simply nodded slightly, sat back in his chair, and calmly sipped his tea. He didn't care at all about the cold stares coming from the Thunderfire Hall.
The barking of a defeated dog is nothing to worry about.
The man behind him, named Xu Xiong, gave Lu Ming and the others a brazen, provocative smile.
Lu Jin waved his hand expressionlessly, suppressing Lu Jinglei's anger.
After receiving the goods from the Golden Gang Sword Hall, Li Yan continued to have Li Shuang inspect them. Some of the herbs passed inspection, while others were almost rejected. Finally, Li Shuang came to the Thunderfire Hall. She glanced at the medicine box but did not open it. She simply asked how many Moon Spirit Grass were in it.
"One hundred plants," Lu Ming said.
Li Shuang was slightly taken aback. Wasn't it supposed to be fifty plants? That was always the only yield from the Thunderfire Hall's herb garden. Besides... while others might not know what was inside the medicine box, didn't she?
As Li Yan's close niece, Li Yan obviously told her everything.
This includes the fact that we will purchase Moon Spirit Grass from the Thunderfire Hall at double the price this year.
Li Shuang frowned slightly, and gave a soft snort. She was clearly thinking that Lei Thunderfire Hall was going too far. Her aunt had already been good enough to them, reminding them that if they couldn't find mature Moon Spirit Grass, they could use immature ones as a substitute. She even sent her out specifically to help Thunderfire Hall pass the test.
As a result, they doubled the usual fifty Moon Spirit Grass.
Do they really think the Li Clan is a sucker?
Li Shuang's beautiful eyes showed displeasure, but with so many people around, she didn't say much. However, her previously high opinion of Lu Ming, which had been raised because of his amazing performance at the conference, couldn't help but drop again.
She walked back and replied to Li Yan, " Thunderfire Hall, one hundred mature Moon Spirit Grass, qualified."
Li Yan's expression remained calm; she simply nodded slightly.
"Everyone, we've temporarily filled our quota of 300 Moon Spirit Grass for the first half of the year. We'll see about the rest in the second half," Li Yan said with a gentle smile.
The managers of the numerous medicinal herb gardens could only reluctantly agree.
"Etc."
But at that moment, a faint voice rang out; it was Lin Changkong.
Li Yan frowned slightly and asked, "Is there anything else, Master Lin?"
Lin Changkong stood up, his calm voice echoing in the living room.
"I heard that the Thunderfire Hall's herb garden was attacked by bandits, who destroyed many mature Moon Spirit Grass. How come they can still produce a hundred mature Moon Spirit Grass now?"
"Furthermore, that young girl didn't open the box and inspect the goods in public. This lack of procedure is unfair to the other medicinal herb gardens present."