"Impressive!"
Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction, then his figure moved and he vanished instantly.
Half an hour later, Li Xuan's figure appeared outside a city. Looking at the city before him, Li Xuan smiled slightly and walked in.
This city was none other than Yueyang City. Li Xuan needed to purchase a spirit sword, and his first thought was naturally Xingyao Merchant Guild.
"It's you!"
"Su Ya greets your excellency." Su Ya was waiting in the hall. As Li Xuan entered, her eyes lit up and she hurried forward to greet him with a bow.
Su Ya was extremely excited at this moment. Ever since Li Xuan completed his transaction at Xingyao Merchant Guild last time, Su Ya not only received a substantial commission but also gained the favor of Manager Qiu Ce. Now, Su Ya was already the leader of this reception team.
However, Li Xuan had not appeared since then, and Su Ya felt a bit of regret. After all, everything Su Ya had achieved was thanks to Li Xuan. She never expected Li Xuan to appear again today.
"Miss Su Ya, we meet again." Li Xuan had some impression of Su Ya. After nodding slightly, he said with a smile.
"What do you wish to purchase this time, your excellency?" Su Ya was delighted upon hearing this, clearly not expecting Li Xuan to remember her.
Li Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Miss Su Ya, please take me to see Manager Qiu Ce."
Li Xuan remembered that purchasing spirit swords of higher grades required Qiu Ce's presence, not that he looked down on Su Ya.
"Please, your excellency." Su Ya nodded immediately upon hearing this, then gestured for Li Xuan to go first.
Soon, Li Xuan arrived at a private room and sat down. After Su Ya bowed and took her leave, she turned and walked out.
Before Li Xuan had waited for a hundred breaths, he heard hurried footsteps approaching.
"Young Master Li Xuan, long time no see." Qiu Ce entered the room with a smile and clasped his hands in greeting.
Li Xuan smiled and rose to return the greeting, saying, "Manager Qiu Ce, I hope you have been well."
"Young Master Li Xuan, have you been busy with important matters during this time you haven't been seen?" Qiu Ce smiled and asked. After all, it had been five years since Li Xuan last purchased a spirit sword.
Li Xuan smiled and shook his head, saying, "I have joined the Body Sect, and thus have not descended the mountain for these past few years. I came out today specifically to purchase spirit swords."
"Young Master Li Xuan has actually joined the Body Sect?" Qiu Ce was surprised for a moment, then understood and said, "Indeed, five years ago was precisely the time the Body Sect recruited disciples. I didn't expect Young Master Li Xuan to be a disciple of the Body Sect now."
"By the way, I heard that the six peak masters of the Body Sect have taken in a disciple. Could that be Young Master Li Xuan?"
Li Xuan smiled and said, "Manager Qiu Ce, your Xingyao Merchant Guild's news is indeed well-informed."
Qiu Ce looked at Li Xuan in shock, not expecting this news to be true. Su Ya, standing beside him, also looked at Li Xuan with surprise. Su Ya was aware of the strength of the six peak masters of the Body Sect, but she never expected Li Xuan to be favored by all six.
"Manager Qiu Ce, let's get down to business. I've come out to purchase a batch of spirit swords at King Sword level and above. As for the quantity, the more, the better." Li Xuan said.
The reason Li Xuan admitted his identity was because he had heard Qiu Ce mention last time that this branch could only sell five King Swords. Now, with his changed status, Li Xuan believed Qiu Ce would definitely find a way to help him obtain them.
Qiu Ce's expression became serious upon hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Young Master Li Xuan, please give me some time."
"Certainly." Li Xuan nodded. It was clear that Qiu Ce's authority was insufficient. Moreover, the level and quantity of spirit swords Li Xuan required were not small, so Qiu Ce obviously needed to report to his superiors.
Qiu Ce clasped his hands in gratitude and quickly turned to leave.
After Qiu Ce left, Su Ya stepped forward to pour Li Xuan a cup of tea and asked curiously, "Young Master Li Xuan, how many spirit swords do you actually need?"
Li Xuan smiled and thought for a moment, saying, "Hmm, naturally, the more the better. At least, twenty Immortal Swords should do."
"Twenty Immortal Swords!" Su Ya was stunned. The value of an Immortal Sword was not low. Even if Su Ya worked her entire life, she wouldn't be able to earn that much. And Li Xuan, right off the bat, asked for twenty, and that was the minimum requirement. Su Ya felt completely numb.
Comparing oneself to others, indeed, leads to frustration.
Soon, Manager Qiu Ce returned. However, this time, an elder followed behind Manager Qiu Ce. Upon seeing the elder, Su Ya respectfully bowed. It was evident that the person's status was not low.
However, Li Xuan did not rise to greet him. Frankly speaking, Li Xuan was the guest. Furthermore, with Li Xuan's current status, there was absolutely no need for him to stand and greet a high-ranking official of a branch.
"I am Geng Wanshan, the chief manager of this branch. I heard that young friend requires spirit swords of no small caliber. May I ask if you have sufficient spirit stones, young friend?" The elder glanced at Li Xuan and clasped his hands.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "So it's the chief manager. I was blind. As for spirit stones, will this suffice?"
After speaking, Li Xuan tossed the spatial ring that Ye Zhengwei had given him to Geng Wanshan and then picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Geng Wanshan took the spatial ring and looked at it, his eyes revealing a look of shock. With a single gesture, it was one hundred million high-grade spirit stones!
At this moment, Geng Wanshan finally believed Qiu Ce's words. This Li Xuan before him had a profound background.
"It was indeed my oversight, I beg your understanding, young friend. As for spirit swords of King Sword level and above, our branch does not have them. However, if young friend can give me some time, I can arrange for them to be transferred from the headquarters for you," Geng Wanshan said, returning the spatial ring with both hands.
Li Xuan frowned slightly, clearly not expecting that the Xingyao Merchant Guild in Yueyang City did not have a single spirit sword of King Sword level or above.
"How much time will it take?" Li Xuan asked.
"How many do you require, young friend?" Geng Wanshan asked immediately.
"The more, the better. At least, not less than twenty," Li Xuan said.
"Twenty... alright," Geng Wanshan pondered for a moment and then nodded, "It will take three days."
"Three days? I can wait." Li Xuan nodded. Three days was still acceptable. If it took longer, Li Xuan might as well go directly to the headquarters.
Geng Wanshan's face lit up with joy, "We have guest rooms here, young friend may stay with peace of mind. When the goods arrive, I will personally deliver them."
"No need, I'll wander around. I'll come back in three days," Li Xuan said, shaking his head. Three days was enough time for him to explore the surroundings. During this time, Li Xuan could also understand the preparations of various forces.
"So be it," Geng Wanshan nodded and said no more.
"Since this matter is settled, I shall take my leave. If the spirit stones are insufficient, I will add more in three days." Li Xuan said, placing down the spatial ring. He then nodded slightly at Manager Qiu Ce and turned to leave.
"Qiu Ce, for these three days, you will be in charge of branch affairs." Geng Wanshan said as he put away the spatial ring, then his voice fell and he also disappeared.
Qiu Ce was somewhat surprised at this. It seemed that Geng Wanshan intended to make the trip himself.