"Class B intelligence: 20 Chaos Crystal!"
The old man in purple robes spoke.
Lu Qingshan did not take out the corresponding Chaos Crystal, but instead took out three rare and precious materials.
These were all things he picked up on his way to Lanhuang City.
Can you help me determine the value of these items?
Intelligence is merely a secondary function of the Chamber of Commerce; its primary task is still buying and selling goods— Lu Qingshan wasn't worried that the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce didn't need these things.
The old man looked at the items that Lu Qingshan had taken out.
Then they went on to discuss each item one by one.
" Source World Fruit - It has a certain effect on the cultivation of the Void True God's Divine Body, purchase price 89 Chaos Crystal."
" Sword Ruins Grass, can aid in comprehending secret techniques, purchase price 23 Chaos Crystal."
" Fallen Star Stone can be used to forge divine weapons at the Void True God Level. This one is quite large, worth 222 Chaos Crystal. A total of 334 Chaos Crystal. Would you like to sell these items to my Tianmu Chamber of Commerce?"
"Okay, the cost of the Class B intelligence will be deducted from this amount."
Lu Qingshan nodded.
Of these treasures, he kept only the Star Samsara Grass, as it was the most valuable. The others were mostly ordinary, only having some effect on Void True God.
"Deducting 20 Chaos Crystal, there are 314 Chaos Crystal left—" The purple-robed man took out a gray cloth bag and a Memory Stone and handed them to Lu Qingshan: "These are what the guest needs, please keep them safe."
"Okay, thank you----"
Lu Qingshan put away the Chaos Crystal and the Memory Stone.
At that moment, the old man continued, " Void True God is qualified to become a member of our Tianmu Chamber of Commerce. I wonder if you, sir, would be willing to join us?"
"Oh, what are the benefits of this membership? Do you get discounts on purchases?"
Lu Qingshan stopped in his tracks.
"The prices for buying and selling items are all the same. However, members of the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce have other benefits. For example, our Tianmu Chamber of Commerce will issue some acquisition tasks, which can only be accepted by members. Moreover, anyone can entrust the Chamber of Commerce to issue some tasks as long as they pay the price, and these also require members to accept. Of course, there are also some bounty orders, which can only be accepted by members—even if others complete the task, non-members will not receive the reward."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan smiled.
Did the timber merchants also work part-time as union members on this day?
What are the responsibilities of joining?
Lu Qingshan asked cautiously.
"There are no responsibilities whatsoever. Our Chamber of Commerce imposes no mandatory tasks on its members. Everything is entirely voluntary. Almost all the Void True God in Lanhuang City are members of our Tianmu Chamber of Commerce, and even some Eternal True God have joined."
It seemed that the addition of new members had some benefits for the elderly man, and he answered questions very enthusiastically.
"In that case, I'll join in. How should I do that?"
Lu Qingshan asked.
Living in Lanhuang City, one can't just sit around and do nothing. Becoming a member of the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce can provide an additional source of income. Moreover, joining it will definitely allow him to learn more about things that others don't know, which won't do him any harm.
Of course, the main reason is that members of this chamber of commerce do not have any mandatory duties; otherwise, Lu Qingshan would never have joined.
"It's very simple, just tell me your name." The old man smiled broadly.
" Fang Yuan!"
Lu Qingshan said his name.
"Hold on."
The old man in purple robes took out an ancient-looking token and engraved the two characters "Fang Yuan" on it. In just a moment, he finished.
He placed the token on the counter and said, "This token is a symbol of identity. Once your consciousness enters it, you can contact the Merchant Guild and view and receive missions anytime, anywhere. If you need to buy or sell a certain treasure, you can directly contact our Merchant Guild. Of course—there are certain requirements—we don't come to your door for items of ordinary value."
Thank you.
Lu Qingshan put away the token, didn't linger, and turned to walk towards the door.
Chi You was still waiting outside the door. Seeing Lu Qingshan come out, he asked telepathically, "Master, did you get the intelligence?"
"Got it!" Lu Qingshan nodded. "Let's go to the place where we rented the cave dwelling first."
The two headed north of the city.
All the places to rent cave dwellings in Lanhuang City are located in the north of the city, where there is a small Chaos Ruins. Building a cave dwelling there allows for a better understanding of the laws. Of course, Lanhuang City also has some private properties that can be rented, but those places are generally in average locations, some even in the bustling downtown area, making the living experience quite ordinary.
Strong individuals value their privacy highly, which is why the cave dwellings in the north of the city are the choice of all strong individuals.
On the way, Lu Qingshan also checked the Grade B intelligence he had purchased for 20 Chaos Crystal.
I have gained a deeper understanding of Lanhuang City.
"Luckily, I bought the intelligence; otherwise, it would have been very difficult to settle down in this city—"
According to intelligence, the relationships within this city are incredibly complex and intertwined; one wrong move and you could provoke a powerful force.
Of course, Lu Qingshan wasn't afraid.
With his and Chi You's combined strength, sweeping through this place wouldn't be a problem at all, but if that were the case, he would need to find another place.
Living in such a small town, his safety was very secure, and Lu Qingshan did not want to make any moves easily.
The adventurous tasks can be left to the Xue You Clone; for the main body, the safer the better.
Among the intelligence he purchased was...
The forces in Lanhuang City are mainly divided into three types.
First place naturally belongs to the City Lord's Mansion. The City Lord of Lanhuang City is an existence at the Eternal True God Level and has an official status. He is the direct ruler of this place. In addition, with the Giant Whale Legion, the City Lord's Mansion has several beings with the combat power of Eternal True God, so it is undoubtedly the number one.
The second is the four major families.
The four major families are Tantai, Wenren, Zhongli, and Guliang. These four families control all aspects of Lanhuang City except for military and political affairs. Although there is no Eternal True God in any of them, they all have very close relationships with the Eternal True God.
If we touch them, we will surely invite the Eternal True God to descend.
The Tantai Family is a branch of a prominent family in the Tianmu Kingdom, and it is rumored that Chaos Great Sage exists within this family.
Of course, it's obvious that this Tantai Family has virtually no connection to the main family; otherwise, they wouldn't be living in a small place like Lanhuang City.
Thirdly, there are the forces of darkness.
The dark forces in Lanhuang City are rampant, the most powerful of which is the Blood Drop Society Blood Drop Society, whose leader is a powerful Eternal True God.
Even in major cities, the Eternal True God are incredibly powerful beings. Naturally, they have no worries in Lanhuang City. Apart from giving the City Lord's Mansion some face, even the major families are very afraid of the Blood Drop Society. Everyone keeps to themselves and dares not openly oppose them.
These major families have been intermarrying and deeply intertwined for Endless years in Lanhuang City.
Of course, besides these, there is another transcendent force: the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce. Although the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce doesn't have any Eternal True God Level in Lanhuang City, the name Tianmu represents absolute power, even surpassing the Blood Drop Society.
They dared not provoke them, for if the Tianmu Chamber of Commerce encountered any problems, the City Lord's Mansion would be held accountable.
Besides these major powers, there are countless smaller powers and families. The strongest among these smaller powers and families is only Void True God. Lu Qingshan only glanced at them briefly.
Soon, they arrived at the north of the city.
Upon arriving here, Lu Qingshan immediately sensed a difference; the Chaos Law here were noticeably clearer.
Just like the spiritual veins in cultivation novels, comprehending the laws here is much easier than in other places.
Compared to the Universe Ocean, the Chaos Law of the Origin Continent Universe Ocean significantly clearer, making it much easier to comprehend them. Here, the laws are even clearer; a day of meditation here is probably equivalent to many epochs of meditation in the Universe Ocean.
"Is this the Chaos Ruins?"
Lu Qingshan looked towards the dim aura deep within the formation.
To truly comprehend the Chaos Ruins, one needs to purchase or rent a cave dwelling here.
"Are you two looking to rent this cave dwelling?"
Not long after they arrived, a slightly overweight man with a professional smile on his face walked over.
Although he was only a True God, he showed no tension whatsoever in the face of the two Void True God.
"Yes, what's the price for renting a cave dwelling here?"
Lu Qingshan inquired.
"That depends on what level of cave dwelling you're renting. The cheapest cave dwelling here costs three Chaos Crystal per era. That's on the outermost edge of the Chaos Ruins, and it's the smallest in size. It's usually rented by True God. Of course, most True God can't afford it. Even if they live here long-term, they go to the City Lord's Mansion to arrange a cheap cave dwelling. As for Void True God, they generally live in the middle. The cave dwellings there are larger and closer to the Chaos Ruins. They usually cost between thirty and three hundred Chaos Crystal Chaos Crystal era, with various price ranges."
Thirty is the lowest, three hundred is the highest.
Lu Qingshan only had a little over three hundred Chaos Crystal. If he rented a better cave dwelling, he would spend them all in no time.
However, Lu Qingshan still wanted to choose the best cave dwelling.
After all, he was at the Eternal True God Level — Void True God Level cave dwelling. Even the best one would be insufficient for him. However, he had just arrived on the Origin Continent, and his understanding was still at the level of the Universe Ocean. The best cave dwelling for Void True God would certainly be enough for him for the time being.
Upon hearing that Lu Qingshan had chosen the best cave dwelling, the plump steward beamed with joy, immediately completed the formalities for him, and personally led him to the cave dwelling.
"This is Cave Dwelling No. 123, Grade A, in Zone 2. Although it cannot compare to Zone 1, it is already the best cave dwelling in Zone 2. The cave dwelling is protected by array formations to prevent detection, ensuring safety. Moreover, it is quite large, measuring 20,000 kilometers in length and 15,000 kilometers in width, even..."
Even though it's Void True God, requiring the unfolding of one's true form for cultivation, it won't feel crowded—there's even a professional cultivation chamber inside, offering a clear view of the Chaos Ruins— "
Lu Qingshan looked around and was fairly satisfied with the accommodation.
After dismissing the steward, he called Chi You to his side.
" Chi You, this will be our residence on the Origin Continent from now on. I plan to go into seclusion for a while. During this time, you are free to do as you please. You are smart enough to know what to be careful about."
"I know."
Chi You nodded.
He had also read the intelligence report that his master had purchased. He knew all the major and minor forces in Lanhuang City, and he was clear about who could be provoked and who could not. Of course, the most important thing was not to reveal the identity of the World Beast, otherwise he and his master would face the most brutal pursuit.
Lu Qingshan casually tossed the remaining dozen or so Chaos Crystal to Chi You, saying, "Spend them sparingly. This money should be enough for you for a while. While I'm in seclusion, find me a genius in Lanhuang City, someone suitable to take as a disciple. Talent and character are the most important factors; both must be guaranteed."
"Is the master choosing disciples?"
Chi You showed a surprised expression.
"Well, when you come to an unfamiliar place, you'll always need some close people to help you with things. After all, your identity is unusual, so there are some things that are inconvenient for you to do yourself."
Lu Qingshan said calmly.
Although Chi You was his servant and could never betray him, Lu Qingshan did not reveal his abilities to him.
This secret can only ever be known to him.
"Rest assured, Master, I will do my best to select the most suitable disciple for you."
Chi You patted his chest and assured him.
"No rush, you choose first. Whether they're suitable or not, I'll need to see them in person to know."
Lu Qingshan doesn't accept disciples as casually as Luo Feng; at the very least, they need to meet the criteria of having a "golden finger" (a special ability or advantage).
Upon arriving on the Origin Continent, Lu Qingshan discovered that the criteria for judging geniuses using cheat codes had changed.
For example, those with the potential to become Master of Laws in the Universe Ocean are First-Class Genius. Here, he met many True God. After arriving in Lanhuang City, he also secretly investigated some of the True God in the city, but he did not find any geniuses recognized by the golden finger.
This is normal. It would be strange if the criteria for judging geniuses didn't change in a higher-level instance world. If they didn't change, then there would First-Class Genius everywhere here.
Lu Qingshan was unsure what the requirements were for geniuses here; was the minimum potential of Eternal True God or Chaos Great Sage?
If it's Eternal True God, that would be simpler, since all that's needed is a sliver of hope to become Eternal True God. It's not that he necessarily has to break through; there might be a few such geniuses in Lanhuang City. But if it's the potential of Chaos Great Sage, then forget it. It's impossible to find one in the short term. He might as well wait for Luo Feng to come to the Origin Continent and then go directly to Luo Feng.
After sending Chi You away.
Lu Qingshan arrived at the underground cultivation chamber of the cave.
From here, looking outwards, you can see a small part of the Chaos Ruins, where the Chaos Law are incredibly clear.
Lu Qingshan only looked at it for a while before stopping.
His most important task now is not to comprehend the Chaos Law, but to strengthen his divine body.
After breaking through to become Eternal True God, his divine body has been in a growth phase. However, the speed at which his Small Universe absorbs and transforms Chaos energy is too slow, so his growth is still only in the initial stage.
Even at the initial stage, under the intense suppression of the Origin Continent, his body was already 180 million kilometers tall, which exceeded 99% of the Eternal True God. In this cave, they couldn't even fully utilize their bodies.
"Unfortunately, I don't have any cultivation materials. I can only digest the energy I've accumulated first. I wonder if my divine body's level can double."
Lu Qingshan took out the Palace Supreme Treasure and entered it, where he could finally fully unleash his power.
Its body, spanning 180 million kilometers, if fully extended, would be enough to crush the entire Lanhuang City beneath its feet.
One day Origin Continent, the Universe Ocean's dimension is 10081 years.
Lu Qingshan closed his eyes, transforming the energy accumulated from the Chaos energy flow in his Small Universe over the years into nourishment for the evolution of his divine body.
During this process, his divine body continued to grow larger, and soon its height exceeded 200 million kilometers.