The more he thought about it, the more flustered Wei Xingye felt. Despite himself, beads of sweat appeared on his face. His hands, which were still rubbing his jasper ring, started fidgeting at a much higher rate.

He didnt think there was anything particularly special about himself, and furthermore, hed never met this Grandmaster Ye before

Was it because of someone in his family?

That shouldnt be the case; he wasnt from the Northern Divine Mountains seventy-two districts. He hailed from the lands beneath the Southern Divine Mountain; hed only made his way here after countless struggles and setbacks.

Was it for money?

But if he thought about it, although he did some business, it was trivial compared to Grandmaster Yes general store.

Nevermind the rest, just occupying this building was beyond Wei Xingyes means.

This was the center of Ice Blue City. The resources needed to buy property here would bankrupt this whole family!

So what exactly was this Grandmaster Ye thinking?

Boss Wei, theres no need to panic. I called you up here for a reason, but this will only benefit you. This isnt a crisis. The white-robed man smiled, indicating that Wei Xingye could relax, then arched his brows.

I heard that your family leaves near the River Styx, and that you frequently cross the river to conduct highly-profitable business?

When he heard this, Wei Xingye froze.

When the white-robed man saw this, his gaze shifted. What is it? You dont want to say?

If our master asks you a question, you have to answer it. Thats that! Who cares about your paltry trade routes? Youre still trying to hide it? Dont you want the Sea Condensing Pill? sneered the servant girl.

Huairong. He glared at her. The servant girl pouted her lips at him, but said nothing.

Wei Xingye was the smooth, tactful type, and the Sea Condensing Pill rally was important to him. Although it seemed like that servant girl had spoken out of turn, who knows? Grandmaster Ye might have told her to say that.

Wei Xingye smiled and replied, Youre right, Grandmaster Ye. I do indeed have business dealings with the Yao Realm. However, business isnt particularly good. At most I can conduct trade with ordinary yao clans, but I have no contact with the various divine beast clans.

Of course. The Yao Realm is, after all, on the same level as our God Realm. Im afraid only existences on the level of the Skyspan Trading Company are in position to conduct business with the divine beast clans. Even so, Boss Ye, conducting business with other clans is proof of your capabilities. The white-robbed man nodded, and Wei Xingye nodded with him.

Grandmaster Ye, your compliments are a bit overly generous. I simply rely on my proximity to the River Styx. Since we unified under the God Emperor, our relationship with the Yao Realm has improved, so there are various ways in and out. In truth, its not that Im so capable; anyone could do what I do. Its hard enough to earn enough to eat. What is it? Grandmaster Ye, are you interested in this sort of business? If so, I can recommend you to a few yao clans.

Businessmen were businessmen. No matter the situation, they always cared about their own profit.

Wei Xingye was no exception. Although he knew he was here to ask something of Grandmaster Ye, he couldnt help but ask.

Our master isnt so poor as to try and steal your trade routes, snorted the servant girl with a frown.

This time, the white-robed man didnt stop her; clearly, shed hit the nail on the head. When he saw Wei Xingyes awkward smile, he spoke again, Youre overthinking things, Boss Wei. If I really wanted to take it from you, do you think you could stop me?

Wei Xingye felt a sudden chill. He suddenly recalled this building; to own such a place, Grandmaster Yes wealth was obvious with even a little thought.

Also, there was something strange about that servant girl. Wei Xingye was a mid-stage immortal king, yet he couldnt see through her. Grandmaster Ye, on the other hand, was just an immortal king.

Downstairs, he had everything from medicines, to treasures and talismans. There was obviously some major family clan supporting him from behind the scenes.

If Grandmaster Ye really wanted to steal his business, he feared he truly couldnt do anything to stop him.

Grandmaster Ye watched Wei Xingyes expression shift, then smiled indifferently. It seems youve understood!

Grandmaster Ye, I dislike beating around the bush. Why did you bring me here? Please enlighten me, said Wei Xingye. As he spoke, he cupped his hands in respect.

In truth, I called you over because theres something I wanted to ask you. Youve done business in the Yao Realm for quite some time. Have you ever heard of a woman named Xia Keke?

Grandmaster Ye, was, of course, Ye Zichen. He arrived in Ice Blue City half a year ago and bought this building from the Skyspan Trading Company. With the inheritance from the Yao-Sealing Pagoda, he no longer needed to refine and sell medicine to fund the resource pit that was his gang.

Instead, he was interested in this places flow of information!

Thanks to the Skyspan Trading Companys influence, people would come here from other regions as well. It wasnt even strange to see yao walking around.

This is what appealed to Ye Zichen. He wanted to ask these visitors from other regions if they had the information he wanted.

Before he arrived, Gu Zichen told him that there was news of Xia Keke in the God Realm. In truth, hed only half believed it. However, coincidentally, this Wei Xingye made frequent business trips into the Yao Realm. Ye Zichen hoped he could provide him with some useful, but otherwise inaccessible information.

Xia Keke? Wei Xingye frowned. If shes a yao surnamed Xia, shes definitely a dragon. Grandmaster Ye, Im afraid youve truly overestimated me. Although I have some status in the Yao Realm, Im nowhere near capable of conducting business with dragons!

Indeed, experts could see through things at a glance.

With nothing but a name, Wei Xingye could discern that Xia Keke was a dragon. From this, it was clear that he really did spend a lot of time in the Yao Realm. Otherwise, he would never have known something like the dragon clans surname; most people werent privy to that information.

In truth, Ye Zichens hopes weren't particularly high, but when he heard that Wei Xingye didnt know anything, he couldnt help but feel dejected.

You dont even have access to rumors and hearsay?

Grandmaster Ye, since youre asking me this, you must know the dragons status in the Yao Realm. I only conduct business with ordinary yao clans; I have no contact with divine beasts, much less peak-level clans. Even if it's hearsay, I generally wont go out of my way for it. Wei Xingye sighed. When he saw Ye Zichens downcast expression, he added, but if you really need it, I can leave you my contact information. Then when I get back, I can ask around and see if I can find any news of Xia Keke for you.

Alright! After a moments pause, Ye Zichen knit his brows. Its not just Xia Keke. Theres also Su Yan, Su Liuer, and Lu Lu. All of them should be in the Yao Realm. Su Yiyun, too. He ought to be in the River Styx. If you can find news of them and, furthermore, verify its authenticity, Ill reward you with a Sea Condensing Pill.

Wei Xingye sat across from Grandmaster Ye, his breathing increasingly rapid. However, he wasnt excited about the promised reward; instead, he was stunned by the list of people he'd been asked to ask around about.

In the Yao Realm, some surnames were designated for specific clans. For instance, dragons were surnamed Xia while nine-tailed foxes were surnamed Su.

Everyone he was looking for belonged to a peak-level yao clan...

Just who is this Grandmaster Ye!?