Chapter 797

Yan Buji wants to fabricate an alibi because he needs someone to prove he is at the demon clan merchant guild, and during that time he must undertake a major task!

"Now, Pang Mingde must be investigating or has already confirmed that Yun Qing definitely carries a Primordial Seed, and perhaps her Holy Fetus qualification comes from that. If that's true, then if I obtain a Primordial Seed, could I also gain the Holy Fetus qualification?!" A flash of malice crossed Yan Buji's eyes; he has endured the hardships of low talent, just as back then, had his talent been a bit better, he wouldn't have chosen the Nine‑Turn Technique, spending massive Spiritual Stones to forcibly boost his foundation and combat power.

In other words, how many years has Ye Lin been cultivating?

Not even a hundred years!

Yet he's almost at the transformation stage, while his own nearly six‑hundred‑year cultivation is still stuck in the early Nascent Soul phase.

However, Yan Buji is not planning to act against Yun Qing now; first, he has no information about the Great Merchant Guild or Yun Qing, so he cannot act rashly; second, Yun Qing is currently under scrutiny from many sides, and Yan Buji cannot do anything under their watchful eyes.

"So I will spread the news that Yun Qing carries a Primordial Seed across the four seas!" Yan Buji squinted.

Only in this way can the water be stirred to the fullest.

Soon, Yan Buji received an opportunity.

Xiong Ba Tian sent a message, saying that the leaders of the demon clan merchant guild, namely a branch cultivator of the Qingluan clan, wanted to meet them.

Yan Buji took the messenger talisman and responded in front of Wu Yuan; Wu Yuan naturally had nothing to say.

"Hall Master, this negotiation is probably very important; Elder Yuan hasn't given me a response, should I accompany you?" Wu Yuan said.

"But the mining area still needs Elder Wu to guard, and the other elders are handling monster extermination and other affairs..." Yan Buji's expression was also a bit troubled; he sighed, "Elder Wu, I'll go alone."

"This... won't be dangerous, right?" Wu Yuan still looked at Yan Buji with some worry; after all, he had been attacked several times before, what if he is attacked again this time?

"It's fine; since it's an invitation from the demon clan merchant guild, they couldn't strike me. As for safety, I'll be careful," Yan Buji said with a smile.

"Alright then," Wu Yuan sighed.

During this period, the number of demons around the mining area suddenly increased, and with the demon clan cutting off trade, many elders were busy handling their own goods, unwilling to incur losses, truly swamped with work.

Since Yuan Zhen was not in the mining area to guard, Wu Yuan couldn't leave either, so only Yan Buji could go alone.

"How about letting Hall Master Zhou and the others go with you?" Wu Yuan thought it might still be unsuitable, and said.

Yan Buji's eyes flickered, and he nodded, "Then let Hall Master Zhou go with me; he previously handled liaison with demon clan cultivators."

"Fine, you must be careful."

"Thank you, Elder Wu."

Soon, Yan Buji and Zhou Wan'an headed to the royal garrison city.

On the road, Yan Buji managed to have Zhou Wan'an vouch for him, but he still had to act as if burdened with worries.

Zhou Wan'an looked at Yan Buji and asked, "Hall Master, regarding this demon clan merchant guild invitation, what do you think they will do?"

"The situation isn't as bad as we imagine, but we still need to go and see."

Having said that, the two rushed to the royal garrison city and soon arrived at the City Lord's residence.

Inside the City Lord's residence, Qingluan clan cultivators sat in the hall, surrounded by many other cultivators, both familiar and unfamiliar, as well as numerous demon clan cultivators from various tribes.

Wu Yazi and City Lord Xiong Feiyu sat on the left and right sides.

The Qingluan cultivators, seeing Yan Buji and his party arrive, smiled and asked, "Who are you two?"

"I am Hall Master Yan Buji of the Great Sinful Sect's Foreign Trade Hall, and this is also my sect's Hall Master, Zhou Wan'an."

"Fellow cultivators, pleased to meet you; I am Qingyan, the manager of the Qingluan clan's demon clan merchant guild stationed at Luohuang Zhou," Qingyan smiled.

Yan Buji and Zhou Wan'an clasped their hands in greeting, and Qingyan also placed one hand on his chest to return the salute.

Immediately thereafter, the two were seated, Qingyan stood at the main seat and said, "This invitation for you and other friends who trade with our demon clan tribes is to bring about certain changes for Luohuang Zhou's future development. Please welcome our demon clan merchant guild president, Qing Shan!"

Yan Buji raised an eyebrow as another Qingluan cultivator stepped out from behind the screen, his aura barely perceptible, likely far superior to his own.

Zhou Wan'an whispered, "President Qing Shan must be a great power at the Harmonizing Dao stage!"

Harmonizing Dao stage, huh....

Indeed, just from perception, he seemed similar to Elder Yuan Zhen we usually see.

"Everyone, I am the president of the Luohuang Zhou demon clan merchant guild, Qing Shan. City Lord Xiong and fellow cultivator Wu Yazi need no introduction. This appointment, by royal decree, aims to facilitate better friendly trade with you all," Qing Shan surveyed the surroundings, and everyone fell silent.

Seeing the crowd silent, Qing Shan continued, "Now that the demon clan merchant guild is established, everyone must be aware. Henceforth, no individual or tribe may conduct large‑scale private trade in secret."

When these words were spoken, many demon‑clan tribal cultivators and numerous human‑clan cultivators changed expression, and Yan Buji saw that the Huang Tian Shang person from the non‑sect side also looked ill‑tempered.

Yan Buji recalled that he had once helped him negotiate a round of business with surrounding demon‑clan tribes; people from the non‑sect had made fortunes through trade with that tribe, and now the demon clan merchant guild's interference would likely make future business difficult.

"President Qing Shan, may I ask: if we cannot trade directly with each of the tribes, must we go through the demon clan merchant guild for trade?"

"Correct. At the same time, we will regulate goods of both human and demon clans, establishing taxes, and hope everyone understands this."

"Hmm?"

"Taxes?"

Yan Buji squinted and glanced at City Lord Xiong Feiyu and Wu Yazi.

Neither of them said anything, as if they could not refute Qing Shan's words.

Thus, the matters they had previously arranged with City Lord Xiong Feiyu would be completely washed away.

Seeing that both remained silent, the others and the demon‑clan cultivators naturally said nothing further.

Qing Shan smiled, "The establishment of taxes is because, in demon‑clan trade, price opacity may occur, leading to mutual distrust of offers and depressing consumption. Therefore, we will set taxes based on market conditions to produce a list satisfactory to all of you."

"So from now on, whether we buy or sell, we must pay taxes?"

"That is natural; besides taxes, some goods will be prohibited from sale and import, and we hope everyone can understand," Qing Shan smiled.

"So meticulous?"

Yan Buji remained silent; since the matter was set in stone, he could only abide by their rules.