In the various cities of the floating market in the eastern part of the Penglai Continent, there were all kinds of inns and lodging. Although cultivators could abstain from eating and did not need to rest too much, they still had appropriate food and drink. Even if they wanted to meditate, they would still need to find a quiet room in an inn.
Therefore, there was no lack of places like this in the cities.
At this moment, on the third floor of an inn in the city, everyone had left. Only two old men, Wang Lin, and Li Qianmei remained on the large third floor.
One of the two old men was naturally Uncle-Master Yang Yu, and the other had a bright red face.
The green-robed old man smiled and said, "Fellow Cultivator Lu, the Old Man hasn't introduced himself. The Old Man is the rank 6 Devil Collection Sect's elder, Tang Lihai."
"The Old Man is the Devil Collection Sect's Wu Qing." The red-faced old man's voice was like a bell that caused the third floor of the inn to tremble.
These two old men were both at the early stage of Nirvana Shatterer, but they didn't show any arrogance before Wang Lin. In particular, Wu Qing had heard Tang Lihai's message and found out what had happened. He was secretly shocked and didn't dare to underestimate Wang Lin at all.
Li Qianmei quietly sat on the side and played with the wine cup in her hand. However, her gaze would occasionally sweep toward a table in the corner.
Tang Lihai and Wu Qing naturally knew her identity, but seeing that Li Qianmei's hair had changed color, they naturally didn't show it. They didn't say much and only respectfully looked at her.
"Today's matter was my fault. I hope Fellow Cultivator Lu doesn't mind." Tang Lihai picked up the wine cup and looked at Wang Lin.
Wang Lin's expression remained neutral as he raised the wine cup. However, he didn't drink and put it down.
Tang Lihai smiled and said, "Before, I heard my disciple Zhao Yu mention Fellow Cultivator Lu's spell. Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary.
This Tang wants to be friends with Brother Lu. "Tang Lihai smiled.
"That's easy. Making friends with the Devil Collection Sect is also my intention."
Wang Lin's expression did not change as he quietly waited for the other party to continue. He did not believe that the other party invited him here just to make friends. He was afraid that there was a deeper meaning behind it.
As the two of them conversed, Tang Lihai never revealed his true purpose. He only secretly sized up Wang Lin during the conversation. At the same time, he was wary of the relationship between Wang Lin and Li Qianmei.
Wu Qing listened for a long time, and his face gradually revealed impatience. He picked up the wine cup and slammed it on the table. He looked at Wang Lin and said, "Fellow Daoist Lu, I don't like to talk too much. I invited you here today to ask if Fellow Daoist is willing to join my Devil Collection Path as a Foreign Affairs Elder?
If you agree, my Devil Collection Path will definitely welcome you!
Even if you don't agree, after today, the three of us can be considered acquaintances. Cultivators of our generation can call each other Fellow Daoists, and we are friends! "
Hearing Wu Qing's words, Tang Lihai revealed a bitter smile. He looked at Wang Lin and said, "I originally planned to discuss this matter in detail with Fellow Daoist after three cups of wine, but I forgot about Wu Qing's temper.
Fellow Daoist Lu, my Devil Collection Path is very sincere. If you become a Foreign Affairs Elder, my Devil Collection Path will provide you with alchemy materials and everything you need. You only need to protect the dignity of my Devil Collection Path! "
After pondering for a moment, Wang Lin slowly said, "I need to consider this matter. How about this, I will give you an answer before leaving Penglai Continent."
Tang Lihai laughed and nodded. "That should be the case. Fellow Daoist, please consider it carefully. We will wait for the good news."
With the matter discussed, Wang Lin stood up, cupped his fists, and left with Li Qianmei.
After the two of them left, the red-faced old man's expression immediately became gloomy. He no longer had the straightforward appearance from before.
He slowly said, "His cultivation is very strange!"
Tang Lihai solemnly said, "It is indeed strange. Moreover, he is cautious, suspicious, and extraordinarily wise. His attacks are even more vicious and ruthless."
At this moment, a figure gradually appeared on the table in the corner. It was a middle-aged man wearing a Daoist robe. This man's face was white and clean, and he had the demeanor of an immortal.
He stood up, walked in front of the two elders, and slowly sat down.
The middle-aged man looked out the window and softly said, "I can't tell if he saw through my concealment or not."
Tang Lihai hesitated for a moment before saying, "Even if he saw through it, it should be Li Qianmei who secretly told him …"
The middle-aged man shook his head.
Wu Qing's eyes flashed and revealed a cold light as he said, "Is it … that person?"
"If he saw through it, then he is. If he didn't, then he isn't." The middle-aged man withdrew his gaze, but his brows were furrowed.
"No matter what, don't touch this person. I have a feeling that he is very dangerous … My Devil Collection Path will withdraw from the matter of the pill recipe and jade. We can't afford to participate in this matter." The middle-aged man softened his brows and revealed a tired expression.
There were markets in every city on the continent of Peng Lai, and there were many of them. In the next few days, Wang Lin bid farewell to Li Qianmei and wandered around the market by himself.
Li Qianmei nodded with a smile and the two of them parted ways.
Without Li Qianmei by his side, Wang Lin no longer had any scruples. He wandered around the market, looking for people who were selling star maps. That day, Wang Lin faintly saw a cultivator sitting at a table in the corner.
However, he didn't reveal anything and didn't reveal anything.
"It looks like the clues to the Wild Continent have already been found …" Wang Lin let out a sigh and hurried to buy star maps. However, the price of star maps was often very high, and it was difficult to tell the real from the fake. After wandering around the market for three days, although Wang Lin had bought some, he didn't have any confidence in his heart.
On the third day, Wang Lin returned to the inn and sat down on the bed. He looked at the six star maps in his hand and began to ponder.
Not long after, his expression changed and he looked up at the door.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door.
"Finally here …" Wang Lin revealed a smile and waved his right hand. The door opened with a creak and a middle-aged man stood outside. He had a burly build and a capable expression.
He didn't enter the room. Instead, he clasped his hands and respectfully said, "Senior, my master, Ouyang Long, invites you."
Wang Lin got up and walked towards the door. The middle-aged man respectfully stepped aside and led the way. After leaving the inn, the two of them turned into rays of light and left the city. It was already night, but the market of the Penglai Continent was even livelier. The sounds of people entering and leaving could be heard continuously.
A moment later, the two of them arrived at the center of the many cone-shaped stones in the Penglai Continent. On top of the incomparably huge stone was a majestic city that was dozens of times larger than the surrounding cities. In the dark of the night, the city was like a huge fierce beast, giving off a strong sense of oppression.
Under the middle-aged man's guidance, the two of them went straight to the east gate. There were many cultivators guarding the east gate, and if they wanted to enter, they had to show a jade slip.
Wang Lin noticed that after the middle-aged man took out a jade slip, the cultivators immediately became respectful and moved aside. Even Wang Lin and the others didn't check and let the two of them enter.
After entering the city, it didn't take long for them to arrive at the center of the city. The middle-aged man stopped outside an exquisite pavilion and respectfully said to Wang Lin, "Senior, please enter. With Junior's identity, I can't enter."
Wang Lin nodded. He scanned the area with his divine sense and walked into the pavilion. Just as he entered, he heard a hearty laugh. It was Ouyang Long coming down from upstairs. He clasped his hands at Wang Lin from a distance.
"I've made fellow cultivator wait for a long time. You really need too much, so you need to be fully prepared." Ouyang Long's attitude was very enthusiastic, completely different from three days ago.
Wang Lin clasped his hands and smiled. "No problem."
He naturally understood why Ouyang Long was like this. It was because his actions at the market had not only shocked the Devil Collection Path, but also the force behind Ouyang Long.
"Come, come, come, fellow cultivator, the Old Man will take you to a place where we will trade today. There will also be rewards to be had. Fellow cultivator, why don't you place some bets? Maybe you can win big this time."
Ouyang Long had a smile on his face, but he didn't dare to underestimate this young man in white. This young man had found him three days ago and placed such a big order. This young man had clearly seen through his identity. Just this alone was enough to show that this young man was not simple. Not to mention what happened at the market, which shocked him even more.
"Thank you, fellow cultivator Ouyang."
Wang Lin politely replied and followed Ouyang Long to the bottom of the building. He spread out his divine sense with caution, but what he saw caused Wang Lin to be startled. However, his expression didn't reveal anything.
The bottom of the pavilion was completely hollow, and it led to a huge platform with a circumference of nearly 100,000 feet. The platform was surrounded by stone steps, and many cultivators were sitting on it. The noise was deafening, and there were even the roars of spirit beasts mixed in with the noise.
There were two spirit beasts that were 1,000 feet long fighting each other on the platform.
On the platform, there were many tunnels that looked like arms floating in the air. The ends of these tunnels were circular and there were rows of windows around them.
Wang Lin and Ouyang Long were inside one of these tunnels.
Ouyang Long led the way and smiled at Wang Lin. "This is the Peng Lai continent's beast gambling ground. If fellow cultivator has his eyes on a spirit beast, why don't you bet on it?"
Wang Lin nodded his head and didn't say anything else.
The two of them walked quickly and quickly arrived at the front of the tunnel. From afar, there were two cultivators sitting cross-legged in meditation. Both of them had extraordinary cultivation.
Between the two of them was a closed stone door.
Ouyang Long paused and looked at Wang Lin. After pondering for a while, he said, "Today's transaction is being hosted by my martial uncle. He has also invited a few fellow cultivators to participate. It can be considered a small private auction. If fellow cultivator has anything that interests you, feel free to bid for it. After the auction, my martial uncle will discuss the transaction with you."
"Fellow cultivator, there is something that I still don't understand. I hope fellow cultivator can dispel it."
"Fellow cultivator Ouyang, please speak." Wang Lin nodded his head.
"How did fellow cultivator know my identity?"
Ouyang Long stared at Wang Lin. If someone had introduced him, it would have been easier to explain. However, this person in front of him had actually come to his private stall without any introduction and determined that he had more Origin Crystals. He had even faintly pointed out his identity through his divine sense.
Wang Lin faintly smiled.