Chapter 717: Trade Rights

Soon after, Yan Buji received an affirmative reply from the Elders, and Xiong Feiyu disclosed that the demon tribe's royal court indeed plans to relocate a batch of demon tribes here in the near future, but he does not know which ones.

"He wants us to give him a favor; otherwise he wouldn't tell us out of the blue," Yan Buji laughed.

"If we know which demon tribes are coming, we can prepare in advance."

"Let Hall Master Yan handle this, Elders. We will first go to the mining area to prepare the mining work."

"Agreed," the Elders said, looking at Yan Buji: "Hall Master Yan, you are alone in the capital city; be extra careful in your actions."

"Yes, I will certainly keep that in mind!"

After seeing the others off, Yan Buji stayed in the capital city to gather information.

Of course, that's not all.

Yan Buji took the jade‑green honey he had purchased and sold it at the Heavenly Spirit Realm market, earning a modest sum.

Later, Yan Buji found Xiong Ba Tian.

"My friend, I'm glad to see you again," Xiong Ba Tian said with a smile as he walked over, spreading his arms for a big hug with Yan Buji.

Yan Buji raised an eyebrow, patted his back, and said, "Alright, Brother Xiong, I'm here this time to ask if you still have jade‑green honey here?"

"Do you still want it?"

"I can acquire another batch right now."

Xiong Ba Tian's expression grew somewhat complicated; after thinking carefully, he shook his head and said, "But the City Lord has issued new regulations these past few days, stating that we are not allowed to casually trade with the human race in secret."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, it's said to be for market stability and the like," Xiong Ba Tian said.

Yan Buji furrowed his brow and asked softly, "Is there truly no other way?"

Xiong Ba Tian raised an eyebrow: "I lost some items, and it so happens that you, my friend, also lost some Spiritual Stones..."

Yan Buji smiled and nodded.

If the goal is to make money, there are plenty of ways to bypass the rules.

However, acting covertly does not suit his status; after trading with Xiong Ba Tian once more, Yan Buji went to find Wu Xuzi in the City Lord's residence.

Yan Buji, upon seeing the person, clasped his hands and said, "Yan Buji has met you, Senior Wu Xuzi."

"No need for formalities, young friend. What business brings you here?" Wu Xuzi smiled.

Yan Buji's gaze fixed tightly on the middle‑aged man before him, dressed in a Daoist robe. He was slender, with a lean face, regular features, and a dignified aura in his brows. Yet, for some reason, despite the man's seemingly upright appearance, Yan Buji always sensed an indescribable unease emanating from him.

The feeling was like an invisible hand lightly brushing his heart, causing a slight shiver. Perhaps it was the man's overly sharp gaze, as if he could see through everything; or perhaps the faint, hard‑to‑detect sneer that occasionally curled his mouth, sending a chill down one's spine. In any case, Yan Buji thought to himself that this person was far from as simple as he appeared.

"Senior, I have come only to ask how the Great Sinful Sect can obtain trade rights with the demon tribe?"

Wu Xuzi raised an eyebrow, evidently not expecting Yan Buji to ask so directly.

He pondered for a moment and said, "We have no authority to decide this matter; we must wait for a reply from the demon tribe's royal court."

"Oh?" Yan Buji smiled, "Then I have been a bit impatient."

"Well, there's nothing we can do about that. We also hope Luohuang Zhou can quickly regain its former prosperity; if not for some irresistible factors, who would want to fall into war? Since the war has already largely ended, restoring Luohuang Zhou to its past is naturally a top priority."

Wu Xuzi smiled, looking at Yan Buji: "Speaking of that, I wonder what other businesses the Great Sinful Sect has besides the gold‑steel mine trade?"

"There are quite a few. However, the crucial one is the business of Youming Jie Spiritual Materials."

"Youming Jie Spiritual Materials?!" Wu Xuzi's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Can you now obtain Spiritual Materials from Youming Jie? What about Celestial Materials, can you get those?"

"There is also a portion of Youming Jie Celestial Materials, but the cost is too high, so the sect's reserves are limited. Could it be that the royal court has a demand for this?"

"If the Great Sinful Sect is willing to exchange Youming Jie Celestial Materials with us, then this trade permit might be expedited by the royal court," Wu Xuzi said with a smile, his meaning already clear.

Yan Buji had not expected the demon tribe to be so eager for Youming Jie Celestial Materials, and he nodded: "If that's the case, I will return immediately and send a message to the sect; the Sect Master, upon reading the reply, will surely respond to you promptly."

"Very well, this is a mutually beneficial arrangement; I imagine your sect will not refuse. So, during this period, the Great Sinful Sect may conduct normal trade within the city; I, representing the City Lord, agree to that," Wu Xuzi said with a smile.

"I'm extremely grateful, Senior!"

"No problem, I look forward to your reply."

"Understood!"

Yan Buji left here quickly, sent word of this matter back, and the Elders' messenger delivered it to the sect.

On the other side.

Wu Xuzi went to Xiong Feiyu's residence and knocked on the door: "City Lord?"

"Wu Xuzi, what is it?"

"There is something I need to tell you."

"Come in."

As soon as Wu Xuzi entered, he saw Xiong Feiyu chewing a large chunk of bright‑red beef in big bites; however, he seemed accustomed to it and clasped his hands, saying, "City Lord, the Great Sinful Sect can provide Youming Jie Celestial Materials!"

"Oh? Really?"

"It should be; they have no reason to deceive us, and it wouldn't benefit them."

Although Wu Xuzi could not directly go to the Great Sinful Sect to investigate the truth, he thought that since you came to the demon tribe's territory to do business and still intend to deceive people, you might as well abandon this venture.

"I see..." Xiong Feiyu frowned, "Since they can obtain Youming Jie Celestial Materials, does that mean members of the Great Sinful Sect have some connection with Youming Jie?"

"The Great Sinful Sect was a demonic cultivation sect from ancient times; I had heard of it before, and its ties to the Paolong Sacred Land are unclear. As for its relationship with Youming Jie, that is hard to say. However, the legendary reverse‑life and death, the great refinement that forged the Blood Path, were the works of the Great Sinful Sect's founder!"

Xiong Feiyu's eyes widened: "Such a deep background—so an ancient demonic sect of your human race has been rebuilt, yet you have not taken action against them?"

"Well... it's no longer an era of dividing good and evil; everyone has someone above them, so we must follow the rules," Wu Xuzi said with a helpless smile, pointing upward.

Xiong Feiyu curled his lip.

If it weren't for those few human saints, could the demon tribe have watched the humans grow powerful step by step to the present?

"Never mind, I will forward this matter to the royal court and wait for their reply."

"Understood."