Chapter 2624: Trade Planet

Xiao Ran also told Ye Liuyun that even though they have a Zhuanzai Sanchong strongman leading the team, they still occasionally encounter groups daring to rob them.

Ye Liuyun immediately became interested; such a chaotic place is perfect for him to fish in troubled waters and plunder resources.

He released Xiao Ran to guide the way, hurrying toward the trade planet.

He planned to first raid some medicinal herbs there, boosting his own and his companions' strength, then explore the surrounding planets.

While traveling, Xiao Ran's speed was actually faster than his, but he slowed down to look after him.

Under Xiao Ran's stimulus, Ye Liuyun continuously increased his Spatial Power, even often sparring and learning with Xiao Ran.

After a month, Ye Liuyun's Spatial Power had greatly improved; his single relocation distance became farther and his speed quicker.

When they saw the trade planet, Xiao Ran reminded Ye Liuyun to release the other tribal warriors as well.

"Why?"

Ye Liuyun was still a bit puzzled.

"If it's just the two of us going over, our strength looks too thin and we might get robbed!"

Xiao Ran told Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun was about to say it's no problem, he has a way to deal with it, when suddenly twelve massive clusters of Demon Qi surged toward them, clearly exuding their imposing pressure.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil saw clearly; within the Demon Qi were giant demons many times their size, one of which was at the Zhuanzai Sanchong level, while the other eleven were at the Zhuanzai Erchong level.

Apart from their realms, these giant demons looked not much different from the demons in his Space World.

Ye Liuyun was already accustomed to such sights.

"Damn, they're definitely here to rob us!"

Xiao Ran's face showed tension, urging Ye Liuyun to flee immediately.

If they now made a full effort to escape, there might still be a chance.

Ye Liuyun remained unmoved, merely sounding the Nine Nether Prelude within the Sea of Consciousness.

No matter how tall the demon is, it is still a demon.

As long as it is a demon, the Nine Nether Prelude can take effect.

Sure enough, when these giant demons surrounded them, they all restrained their aura and respectfully bowed to Ye Liuyun.

This made Xiao Ran gape in astonishment, staring dumbfounded.

Ye Liuyun gave no explanation, merely ordered them to follow him from now on, then demanded they hand over their Storage Rings to see what valuables lay inside.

As a result, more than two hundred energy‑rich demon fruits were uncovered inside.

Each of these demon fruits was nearly as big as Ye Liuyun himself.

To these giant demons, the slightly larger fruit was called a demon melon.

Ye Liuyun kept them all, giving Lei Ming and the nine‑headed demon dragon each a share, while he and his clone retained the rest for refining and absorption.

Inside their Storage Rings was also a soul‑enhancing spirit‑gathering ginseng, a resource the demons had traded for with their specialty black demon stone, which Ye Liuyun also kept.

Then he had Tong Xin and Qiong Qi examine their weapons to see what was special about the black demon stone they mentioned.

Tong Xin and Qiong Qi immediately confirmed that after refinement, the black demon stone's texture is harder than the ores of the Mojie, making it a rare forging material.

However, these black demon stones are especially heat‑resistant; refining them costs some effort, but the result is far superior, perfect for the new warship material they are developing.

"Looks like we'll have a big haul this time!"

Ye Liuyun returned their weapons to the giant demons, full of anticipation for the expedition.

He felt that this trade planet held many resources he needed.

But shortly after, Ye Liuyun brought them into the Space World, letting them live with his demon soldiers and integrating them into the demon army.

"Not taking them along?"

Xiao Ran thought it wasteful that Ye Liuyun didn't use these demons to clear the way.

"No need to worry; anyone who dares to provoke us we'll capture outright and claim their resources as our own."

Ye Liuyun reassured him briefly, then continued on the road with Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran, upon hearing that, felt lingering fear, never expecting such a bandit.

Ye Liuyun gave no explanation, just told him to follow and protect him.

Yet before they could enter the trade planet, they encountered a pack of ferocious beasts.

They had already finished exchanging goods and were about to leave; upon seeing Ye Liuyun and Xiao Ran, they instantly turned and surrounded them.

"Xiao Ran?"

"What a narrow fate we share!"

Leading the pack was a red‑haired lion that spoke human words, apparently recognizing Xiao Ran.

This red‑haired lion was also a Zhuanzai Sanchong‑level beast, accompanied by a Zhuanzai Erchong three‑headed leopard, a brown bear, and four yellow‑and‑white striped fierce tigers.

Xiao Ran quickly, anxiously reporting to Ye Liuyun, said his tribe had recently slain the red‑haired lion's cub.

Ye Liuyun ignored any grievance, immediately employed Time Power, then launched a Spiritual Soul Attack on those beasts, planting Slave Seals on them.

Moreover, it went smoothly; all nine ferocious beasts were controlled in one go.

He then excitedly forced them to hand over their Storage Rings to see what valuables lay inside.

Inside the red‑haired lion's Storage Ring, he found a large quantity of blood dragon fruit.

The blood dragon fruit, a specialty of their beast race, can boost Bloodline Power.

Originally leftover from their resource exchange, it was now all taken by Ye Liuyun for the people of the Space World to use first.

Inside were also many giant spirit forest, iron‑skin fruits, and a fire‑elemental world Primordial Power, which the red‑haired lion had intended to refine himself.

"There's also Primordial Power of this element?"

After locating it, Ye Liuyun immediately took it to his clone's world for refining, letting the clone continue treasure hunting.

Afterwards, the red‑haired lion became the clone's mount.

"Master, this... this isn't appropriate, is it?"

Xiao Ran, seeing the situation, said awkwardly, "This Red Lion King is the ruler of their Beast Race and can be considered their third chief."

"If you ride it like that and the Beast Race sees it, it will likely provoke their displeasure and attack…"

"No problem."

"I've already captured their third chief; could I still be afraid of their other ferocious beasts?"

The clone retorted, ignoring Xiao Ran's warning.

"By the way, we're still missing two followers!"

So he released two Zhuanzai Erchong giant demon tribe members to follow behind the Red Lion.

He also kept Xiao Ran by his side, grabbing the Red Lion's mane as his subordinate servant.

He did it deliberately to flaunt, just to draw others to strike at him.

But Xiao Ran almost burst into tears.

He not only felt aggrieved himself, but also thought Ye Liuyun's flaunting was simply inviting a beating.

With this formation heading out, who knows how many will attack them.