Turmoil in the Imperial Capital, Qingxue's Past

Haha! It really was you!

Zi Feng laughed loudly, his eyes instantly flashing with undisguised greed and possessiveness.

"Back then, you were arrogant and ignored me, even going so far as to accept a mission and travel to distant lands."

"I never expected this..."

His gaze suddenly turned cold, like a venomous snake, and slowly moved to Dongfang Yueming, who was standing in front of Qingxue.

"Now that you've returned, you actually... are following behind this pretty boy?"

"Look at you, so groveling..."

"What? You've become someone's... maid?!"

Or perhaps...

He lewdly scanned Qingxue's figure, "... is she the kind of plaything used to warm the bed?"

These words immediately caused an uproar among those around them!

"What? A prodigy from the Clear Spirit Sect is working as a maid?"

"My God! This is huge news!"

"Who is that young man in blue? How could he possibly subdue Fairy Qingxue?"

Countless gazes instantly focused on Dongfang Yueming.

Zi Feng stepped forward, unleashing the overwhelming pressure of Late-Stage Immortal General, which pressed down relentlessly on Dongfang Yueming!

"Boy! I don't care where you came from, you bastard!"

"Qingxue is the woman I have chosen!"

"Now, immediately, send her to me! Then kneel down and kowtow three times, and get out of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure!"

"Otherwise..."

His eyes revealed a murderous intent.

"I, Your Highness, will ensure you never leave this street!"

Mad!

Extreme arrogance!

Here, he is a prince, he is the heavens!

However.

Faced with this overwhelming imperial authority, faced with this threat that would terrify ordinary cultivators.

Dongfang Yueming didn't even bother to lift his eyelids.

He simply uttered a single word.

"Roll."

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence!

All the discussions abruptly ceased!

The sinister smile on Zi Feng's face froze completely, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"What... what did you say?!"

I said...

Dongfang Yueming slowly turned his head, and for the first time, his deep, abyss-like eyes looked directly at Zi Feng.

In that instant, Zi Feng felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head! It was as if he had been targeted by a Ferocious Beast from ancient times!

"Roll."

"Say another word and you're dead."

"You're asking for it!!!"

Zi Feng was completely blown up!

To be so humiliated on one's own territory as a prince is an utter disgrace!

"Kill him!"

He roared, and the folding fan in his hand transformed into a sharp blade, ready to strike!

"Buzz--!"

Just then, a golden array pattern suddenly lit up in the sky!

A vast and boundless, terrifying will that transcends all living beings instantly enveloped the entire street!

The Immortal King's Grand Formation!

Private duels are strictly prohibited within the capital!

Zi Feng's movements abruptly stopped in mid-air.

His face flushed red, and veins bulged on his forehead, but he dared not throw that blow again.

Because he knew that this great formation was set up by their ancestors, and anyone who dared to violate it would be blasted to death by the formation!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zi Feng stared intently at Dongfang Yueming, her eyes filled with resentment and venom.

"You've got guts, kid!"

"Do you think you can't do anything to me just because of the imperial decree?"

"You just wait!"

"Within this Purple Forbidden Enclosure, there are a hundred ways to make you... disappear without a trace!"

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his killing intent, and gave Qingxue a cold look.

"And you, you bitch!"

"Wait until I capture you and take you back to discipline you properly!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeve and stormed off with his men!

The storm seems to have subsided for the time being.

But everyone knows that this is merely... the calm before the storm.

Qingxue's face was deathly pale as she watched Zi Feng's departing figure, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"Master... I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble."

"The Third Prince is narrow-minded Yazi's Retribution; he... will definitely use clandestine forces to deal with you!"

Dongfang Yueming, however, remained calm, as if the one who had just threatened him was nothing more than an ant.

It's alright.

He dusted off his sleeves, turned around, and continued walking forward.

"I'm really worried... I can't find anyone to send me resources."

"Since he's a prince, his wealth... must be quite substantial, right?"

Purple Tenuity Imperial Capital, Central Business District.

A magnificent pavilion, towering into the clouds and entirely covered with purple and gold Liuli, stands at the end of the street.

[Purple Qi Pavilion]

This is the largest merchant guild in the Purple Star Immortal Dynasty. It is said that the royal family has connections to it, and it boasts that "as long as you have immortal stones, there is nothing you can't buy."

Dongfang Yueming, carrying Qingxue, stepped into it.

"Oh, esteemed guests, please come in!"

A shrewd steward immediately came forward. Although Dongfang Yueming's aura was restrained, his sharp eyes keenly detected the noble temperament on Qingxue's body that, despite being deliberately concealed, was still difficult to hide.

"Sir, are you looking to buy or sell?"

Without wasting any words, Dongfang Yueming walked straight to a large VIP table.

"Sell some things."

He waved his sleeve.

"Splash--!"

A crisp clang of metal striking metal instantly drew the attention of the entire hall.

Countless pieces of ore, radiating a sharp, metallic aura and shimmering with golden light, poured out like water, instantly piling up into a glittering little mountain on the counter!

580 pieces of Tier 1 Low-Grade Immortal Gold!

The entire hall of the Purple Qi Pavilion fell silent instantly.

The manager's eyes widened instantly, and his breathing became rapid.

"This... this is..."

He picked up a piece with trembling hands, sensed it briefly, and his face immediately turned bright red.

"Top-quality Tier 1 Immortal Gold! And... there are over five hundred pieces?!"

This is a truly huge deal! Enough to arm a hundred elite immortal Immortal Soldier!

"Will you accept it?" Dongfang Yueming asked calmly.

"Accept! Of course we'll accept!"

The manager's voice trembled with excitement as he hurriedly shouted, "Someone! Quickly serve our honored guest the finest tea! And please, summon the head manager!"

A moment later.

A portly, smiling middle-aged shopkeeper personally came forward.

"Excellent offer, sir! This batch of immortal gold is of exceptional quality. I hereby agree to purchase it at the highest market price!"

"One piece of low-grade immortal stones worth 103,000, rounded down, the total is... 60 million!"

"How?"

Dongfang Yueming nodded. "Alright."

The shopkeeper was overjoyed and immediately handed over a heavy, high-grade storage ring.

A sweep of divine sense.

Inside, sixty million low-grade immortal stones were neatly stacked, and the rich spiritual energy almost overflowed as if it were solid mist.

"Is this the purchasing power of a mid-level Celestial Dynasty...?"

Dongfang Yueming sighed inwardly. Fighting to the death in the Lower Realm was less worthwhile than mining here for a few days.

With money, you naturally want to spend it.

"Shopkeeper."

Dongfang Yueming put away the spirit stones, showing no intention of leaving. Instead, he knocked on the table and got straight to the point.

I want to buy something.

"Of course! Of course!" The shopkeeper's face crinkled into a wide smile. "Sir, please feel free to ask. As long as Purple Forbidden Enclosure has it, there's nothing Purple Qi Pavilion can't get!"

Dongfang Yueming's gaze sharpened slightly as he slowly stated his needs.

"I want the Law Crystal."

"Lower-grade Fire Crystal, three pieces."

"Lower-grade Gold Crystal, one."

"Two Lower-Rank Earth Crystals."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his smile.

"While Law Crystal are rare, my Purple Qi Pavilion does have some in stock. It's just that the price..."

"Money is not a problem," Dongfang Yueming said calmly.

"Great! That felt good!"

The innkeeper slapped his thigh, "Please wait a moment, sir, I'll be right back!"

With that, he turned and headed toward the warehouse.

However.

Just then...

"Buzz--!"

Suddenly, a communication jade slip at the shopkeeper's waist lit up with a dazzling red light!

He paused, picked up the jade slip, and glanced at it.

Just one glance.

His smiling face turned deathly pale in an instant, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

He turned around stiffly, looking at Dongfang Yueming with a complex expression in his eyes—fear, regret, and even more so, helplessness.

"Um... sir..."

The shopkeeper stammered, "I'm so sorry... I made a mistake earlier."

"The Law Crystal in the warehouse... were all bought up yesterday by a very important person."

"Currently... out of stock."

Dongfang Yueming frowned, his eyes instantly turning cold.

Out of stock?

"They just said they had it, but after checking the message, it's out of stock?"

Are you kidding me?

A faint yet terrifying pressure emanated from him, causing the shopkeeper's legs to tremble.

"Please calm down, sir! It's really... really out of stock!"

The shopkeeper, with a pained expression, bowed repeatedly, "You... you should try another shop, we... can't do this business!"

Dongfang Yueming gave him a deep look, said nothing more, and turned to leave with Qingxue.

Half an hour later.

Sorry, out of stock.

"Sir, we are conducting inventory today and are temporarily closed."

"Get out! There's nothing for you!"

I tried three different large shops, but the responses I received were surprisingly consistent!

Some shop owners even treated Dongfang Yueming like a plague god the moment he entered, immediately closing their doors and refusing customers!