They were astonished by his wealth, yet they also ridiculed him for being a newcomer to the world, interested in buying anything he saw.
Luo Chen didn’t mind these gazes.
He not only identified many resources to purchase but also listed the Earth Attribute Nine Ring Tin Stick left by Wei Tuo on the jade tablet.
He specified that he wanted to exchange it for a Water Attribute Magic Item.
If there was a difference in value, it was open to negotiation.
After completing these actions, a considerable amount of time had passed.
Luo Chen glanced at the sky, not planning to stay long, and prepared to leave Gaoyang Tower.
"Wow, it really is you!"
A familiar voice reached his ears.
As Luo Chen was about to go downstairs, he turned around and saw an old acquaintance.
"What brings you here?"
Chu Kui chuckled and said, "If you can be here, why can’t I?"
With just a few words, Luo Chen vaguely understood the reason for the other’s presence here.
His gaze instinctively fell on the man next to Chu Kui who carried an impressive demeanor.
The man was also sizing him up.
"Brother Chu, aren’t you going to introduce us?"
Chu Kui looked at Luo Chen, and upon seeing no objection, enthusiastically introduced them:
"This is He Yuanqing, a True Disciple from the Yu Xuan He Family!"
"And this is Fire Spirit Lord Luo Chen from the Danxia Luo Tian Creed!"
He Yuanqing had never heard of any Danxia Luo Tian Creed, probably a minor force from Tian Lan Immortal City.
But the fact that the other party had a title indicated he certainly had some substance.
He Yuanqing couldn’t see through Luo Chen’s real realm but still nodded to him in a friendly manner.
"Fire Spirit Lord, hello. Feel free to visit Yu Xuan Mountain when you have time."
Luo Chen also responded courteously, "You flatter me, True Disciple He."
After the two had made acquaintance, Chu Kui said to He Yuanqing, "You go ahead with your tasks; I’m going to have a stroll with him. The stuff here is too pricey, I, Chu, can’t afford it."
He Yuanqing smiled and shook his head, not insisting they stay.
He watched as Chu Kui and Luo Chen descended the stairs together.
Then, he called someone over.
"Find out for me what this Fire Spirit Lord Luo Chen is all about, and who invited him to Qingdan Valley."
...
On the long Qingdan District street.
Two figures strolled casually, their shadows elongated by the moonlight.
"Are you now a retainer for the He Family?"
"Temporary, as you well know. I’m associated with seven or eight Immortal Cultivation Clans as a retainer. After the True Disciple Sword Fight is over here, I’ll lose that status."
"Tsk, tsk, it must have cost He Yuanqing a good deal of Spirit Stones to engage you!"
"Heh heh, a tidy little profit, a tidy little profit!" Chu Kui laughed proudly, looking at Luo Chen, "And you, who invited you here?"
Luo Chen took out a token from his Storage Bag and waved it in front of him.
"Nanshan Tao Family?"
Chu Kui was taken aback, "Tao Wen, that woman, invited you?"
Luo Chen asked curiously, "You know her?"
Chu Kui looked at Luo Chen as if he were looking at an idiot.
This expression made Luo Chen unconsciously frown. Had he overlooked something?
Suddenly, he remembered when he had first arrived in Tian Lan Immortal City.
As a guide, Xu Xiao Liu had introduced him to some local customs and prominent figures, including the rankings on the Sky Pride List at the Dao Debate Platform.
It was then that he first heard the name Chu Kui, known as Tianlan’s number one Foundation Establishment Stage Rogue Cultivator.
Thinking more deeply about it.
Xu Xiao Liu had also mentioned Tao Wen’s name when introducing those at the top of the Sky Pride List.
Ranked third, just behind Lin Qingxuan of Sword Sect who had defeated opponents in the ten big Immortal Cities, and Bingbo Fairy, the Seed Cultivator of the Ice Castle.
It was unlikely that Tao Wen had also defeated competitors from the ten big Immortal Cities.
Her main experience in Fighting Methods was probably gained right here in Tian Lan Immortal City.
Through this process, she would naturally have come to know Chu Kui.
Having made this connection, Luo Chen felt less surprised by the look Chu Kui was giving him.
With a sense of resignation, he said, "Since you know her, what’s your assessment of her combat power? Does she have a chance to seize the position of Qingdan Valley Seed Cultivator this time?"
Assessing combat power?
That piqued Chu Kui’s interest!
He put his hands behind his back, adopting the air of a Grandmaster, and began pontificating on the matter.