Chapter 784: Eight Oddities Tower

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan went together to the Royal Garrison City; although he was wary of the previous attack, having Wu Yuan, a Refining Void Stage elder, accompany him steadied his mind. The two flew all the way and soon arrived at the Royal Garrison City.

Xiong Ba Tian had long been waiting at the city gate; upon seeing Yan Buji and Wu Yuan, he immediately came forward to greet them.

"My friend, Wu Elder, welcome to the Royal Garrison City!" Xiong Ba Tian said with a smile, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.

Yan Buji clasped his hands and said, "Brother Xiong, long time no see. This visit is mainly for that big transaction; I wonder what the specifics are?"

Xiong Ba Tian nodded, his expression turning serious: "The matter is of great importance; let's go inside to discuss in detail."

The three entered the Mushroom Tavern and went to a private room. After Xiong Ba Tian closed the door, ensuring no one would disturb them, he slowly said, "My friend, Wu Elder, the other party in this transaction is a major force from Zhong Tian Zhi Yu; they wish to purchase a large amount of demon‑tribe Spiritual Material from us, especially the Rabbit Tribe's Longheart Herb Brick and the Fox Tribe's Fox Fire Crystal."

Yan Buji frowned: "A major force from Zhong Tian Zhi Yu? Why don't they trade directly with the demon‑tribe tribes, but go through us? Even if we step back, the Grand Trade Guild also has channels, right?"

Xiong Ba Tian gave a wry smile: "That is precisely the crux of the matter. The other side seems to have some conflict with the demon‑tribe tribes and is unwilling to make direct contact. As for why they don't trade with the Grand Trade Guild, I don't understand either. However, the price they offered is extremely tempting; if we can close this deal, our profit will be considerable."

Wu Yuan pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Brother Xiong, this matter is probably not that simple. The forces of Zhong Tian Zhi Yu are always complex; their sudden approach to us likely has another purpose."

Xiong Ba Tian nodded: "Wu Elder is right. I also feel something fishy about this, but the terms they offered are truly hard to refuse. That's why I invited you both here, to hear your opinions."

Yan Buji thought for a moment, then said slowly, "Brother Xiong, Wu Elder, I think that although this is profitable, the risk is also significant. We might first make contact with them to see their true intentions. If there are no issues, we can then consider cooperation."

Wu Yuan nodded: "Hall Master Yan is right; we should first probe their background."

Xiong Ba Tian laughed: "Very well, then I will arrange for you to meet them. However, their identity is special, so we must act cautiously."

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan nodded in agreement.

That evening, Xiong Ba Tian arranged a secret meeting. Yan Buji and Wu Yuan met the representative from Zhong Tian Zhi Yu in the private room.

He was a middle‑aged man in splendid robes, his face stern, exuding a powerful aura that seemed on par with Wu Yuan, clearly a Refining Void Stage master.

"This is the envoy of Zhong Tian Zhi Yu's 'Eight Oddities Tower', Elder Li Feng," Xiong Ba Tian introduced.

Elder Li Feng gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over Yan Buji and Wu Yuan, and said lightly, "You two are the representatives of the Great Sinful Sect?"

Wu Yuan clasped his hands and said, "Indeed. May I ask what guidance Elder Li Feng has for us this time?"

Elder Li Feng smiled faintly: "I dare not claim to instruct. Our Eight Oddities Tower recently needs a batch of demon‑tribe Spiritual Material; having heard that your sect has close ties with the demon‑tribe tribes, we came to seek cooperation."

Yan Buji felt a stir and asked, "Elder Li Feng, may I know how much Spiritual Material your side needs? Specifically, which types?"

Li Feng took a list from his sleeve and handed it to Yan Buji: "This is the list of Spiritual Material we require; the quantity is substantial and the varieties are rather numerous. Can your sect provide them?"

Yan Buji took the list, examined it carefully, and was secretly astonished. The amount of Spiritual Material listed was indeed massive, with many varieties, even including some extremely rare demon‑tribe Spiritual Material and Celestial Material.

"Elder Li Feng, the quantities of these Spiritual and Celestial Materials are huge; it may be difficult to gather them in a short time," Yan Buji frowned.

Elder Li Feng smiled slightly: "No problem; we can trade in batches. As long as your sect can guarantee supply, we can renegotiate the price."

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan exchanged a glance, both feeling puzzled. As one of Zhong Tian Zhi Yu's forces, why does Eight Oddities Tower suddenly need such a massive amount of demon‑tribe Spiritual Material? Moreover, why don't they trade directly with the demon‑tribe tribes, opting instead to go through the Great Sinful Sect?

Wu Yuan pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Elder Li Feng, this matter is of great importance; we need time to consider. Could your side give us some time?"

Elder Li Feng nodded: "That is fine. However, we hope to receive an answer as soon as possible. After all, these Spiritual Materials are very important to us."

【9】 Yan Buji and Wu Yuan nodded in understanding.

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan nodded in understanding.

After the meeting ended, Yan Buji and Wu Yuan returned to their residence to begin discussing the matter.

Yan Buji asked, "Wu Elder, what do you think of this?"

Wu Yuan frowned: "This matter is rather suspicious. Eight Oddities Tower has always been enigmatic. Their sudden approach to us likely has another purpose."

Yan Buji asked, "Wu Elder, I have heard that Eight Oddities Tower was founded by eight Unified Dao masters; however, there is little information—what do they usually do?"

Wu Yuan pondered for a moment and said slowly, "The eight oddities of Eight Oddities Tower—Purple Gold Red Powder, divine beings, ghosts, demons. In their heyday they were unrivaled across the lands, yet they seem to have no intention of breaking through the Great Vehicle Stage, and have repeatedly declared publicly that they will never advance, which is why the world calls them the Eight Oddities."

"Uh?"

"So that means the eight Unified Dao masters of Eight Oddities Tower all possess peak Unified Dao power?"

"They wouldn't avoid the Great Vehicle Stage just out of fear of death, would they?"

Yan Buji wore a strange expression, thinking that reaching the peak of Unified Dao couldn't be done by someone afraid of death, so why would they…

"No wonder they're called the Eight Oddities; it's truly puzzling."

"Eight Oddities Tower behaves oddly on a daily basis, making it hard to analyze what they truly intend."

Yan Buji looked at the Spiritual and Celestial Materials, thought for a moment, and said, "How about I contact Tu Nuo Duo and ask if she has any insight?"

"Hmm, also good, after all many of the Spiritual Materials are produced by the Rabbit Tribe," Wu Yuan nodded.

He immediately used a communication talisman to contact Tu Nuo Duo, sending her the list of Spiritual Materials required by Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Shortly after, Tu Nuo Duo replied.

"Yan comrade, among these Spiritual Materials, some are used for refining high‑grade pills and Accumulation Devices, but others… seem to be for some ancient ritual," Tu Nuo Duo's voice carried a hint of doubt.

Yan Buji felt a chill and asked, "An ancient ritual? What exactly is it?"

Tu Nuo Duo pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I'm not entirely sure of the details, but according to our clan's records, these Spiritual Materials seem linked to an ancient summoning ritual. That ritual can summon some powerful entity, though I do not know exactly what it is."

Yan Buji and Wu Yuan exchanged a glance, their brows raised.

"It seems the Eight Oddities Tower's purpose is not simple," Wu Yuan said gravely.

Yan Buji nodded: "That's the case, but Wu Elder, do you think it will affect the sect?"