Chapter 2661: United in Purpose to Help Zhang Sheng Achieve Fusion

On a steep peak at the periphery of the Myriad Volcano Range, Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli stood at the summit, gazing into the distance.

This was human territory. If Duan Tongtian left the Myriad Volcano Range, he would meet them here.

They had been waiting for over half a year, but there was still no news from Duan Tongtian.

"If we had known this, we shouldn't have left," Wang Qingfeng said, frowning with regret. "We should have stayed to help."

"It's not your fault. Father is powerful and should be fine," Dong Xueli said, though her eyes were filled with worry.

"What Father promised you, he always delivers." A somewhat weak male voice drifted from the horizon. A streak of green light flew from the distant sky, and before long, the green light landed before them. It was Duan Tongtian.

Duan Tongtian's body was covered in bloodstains, looking like a man made of blood. His face was pale, and he appeared severely weakened.

Wang Qingfeng and Dong Xueli simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Duan Tongtian was alive, that was all that mattered.

"Father-in-law, quickly take this Blood Ganoderma Pill to heal your injuries." Wang Qingfeng took out a blue porcelain bottle, poured out a blood-red pill, and handed it to Duan Tongtian. Duan Tongtian swallowed it without hesitation.

"Don't push yourself next time. It's fortunate you encountered the Lizard Tribe and not the more powerful Blazefire Tribe or Yaksha Tribe; that would have been problematic," Dong Xueli advised. The Lizard Tribe specialized in stealth. If Duan Tongtian had encountered the Blazefire Tribe or Yaksha Tribe, it would not have been so easy for him to escape.

The Myriad Volcano Range was located at the border between the human and Lizard Tribes. The Blazefire Tribe and Yaksha Tribe did not have a good relationship with the Lizard Tribe, so the chance of them appearing here was low.

"They didn't have it easy either; I killed one of them. However, to escape, my Azure Adamant Shield was destroyed," Duan Tongtian said with a tone of regret.

"Treasures are external possessions. As long as Father-in-law is safe, that's what matters. I'll refine another one for you later. Let's go back now! I'll strive to refine it as soon as possible." Wang Qingfeng conjured a flying boat shimmering with green light, and the three of them boarded it.

Wang Qingfeng performed an incantation, and the green flying boat emitted a dazzling green light, transforming into a streak of green light that pierced the sky and departed from the area.

Qinggang Market, originally a stronghold of the Ning family, was later seized by the Qian family. The Wang family stepped in to help the Ning family resolve the issue, thereby acquiring this stronghold.

The streets were bustling with people, and continuous shouts created a lively atmosphere.

A vast estate featured pavilions and towers, waterside corridors, and gardens with unusual rocks.

In a secluded small courtyard with green tiles, Wang Chuanming and a ruddy-faced old man in a green robe sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

The old man in green was Wang Xianfeng, a late-stage Soul Transformation cultivator and the person in charge of Qinggang Market.

Wang Chuanming had been transferred to Qinggang Market centuries ago. While overseeing the market offered no opportunities for major accomplishments, it was leisurely and provided considerable benefits.

Wang Chuanming was articulate and knew how to deal with people, getting along well with both superiors and subordinates. Although he held no significant official power, he could influence the decision-making layer.

"This auction will be managed by Chuanyun, with you assisting him. We hope to collect high-grade defensive materials or treasures," Wang Xianfeng said gravely. He had also received orders to gather high-grade defensive materials or treasures.

Most cultivators active in Qinggang Market had lower cultivation levels; cultivators at the Void Refinement stage were rare. Thus, acquiring high-grade defensive materials was not easy.

Previously, Qinggang Market had hosted several large auctions, but they had failed to collect many valuable items. Aside from its geographical location, the main reason was that the auctions themselves couldn't offer many desirable goods.

Wang Chuanming proposed holding a large auction. He used his connections to get the clan elders to agree to sell Sixth-tier Escape Talismans and Sixth-tier elixirs, then sent people to promote it, attracting many cultivators to Qinggang Market.

Most of the Wang family's Sixth-tier Escape Talismans and Sixth-tier elixirs were sold in Qinglian Valley, occasionally at Tianhai Market. Other markets were smaller and had fewer Void Refinement cultivators, so selling there carried the risk of theft and made it difficult to fetch high prices.

Wang Chuanming was good at dealing with people, and many clan elders liked him. When he stepped forward to persuade them, the elders agreed, as it was all for the benefit of the family.

"Yes, Uncle Xianfeng, rest assured. Your grandson will handle this well," Wang Chuanming promised, patting his chest. If he could collect high-grade defensive materials, it would certainly be a great achievement.

Wang Xianfeng gave a few instructions, then dismissed Wang Chuanming.

Leaving the estate, Wang Chuanming arrived at the entrance of a seven-story golden pavilion. A plaque above the door bore three large silver characters: "Jinyu Pavilion." This was a shop opened by the Wang family, primarily for appraising materials. Customers could choose to sell their appraised items to the Wang family or not.

When cultivators obtained special materials they couldn't identify, they usually sought appraisal from major powers. This ensured they could sell the items for a high price; otherwise, selling gold as scrap metal would result in a huge loss.

As the large auction approached, a great number of cultivators flocked to Qinggang Market, and Jinyu Pavilion's business also boomed.

Wang Chuanming went to the fifth floor, where a plump, shrewd-looking young man in a yellow shirt was reviewing ledgers.

"Brother Chuanming, why did you come over? You could have just sent a message if you needed something," the young man in yellow said with a smile.

The young man was Wang Chuanyun, an early-stage Soul Transformation cultivator. He had played with Wang Chuanming since childhood, and Wang Chuanming had always taken good care of him.

Wang Chuanming had been sent to Qinggang Market by Wang Moshan, and Wang Chuanyun had followed him. Although Wang Chuanming was a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, Wang Moshan had issued a prior order preventing Wang Chuanming from holding any real power, at least ostensibly.

"Uncle Xianfeng wants you to be in charge of the auction, and I will assist you," Wang Chuanming stated truthfully.

"Brother Chuanming, this idea was yours, and you were the one who campaigned everywhere to get the clan elders to agree to allocate the Sixth-tier elixirs and Sixth-tier Escape Talismans. You should be in charge," Wang Chuanyun said, feeling it was unfair to Wang Chuanming.

"I'm used to it; it's fine. If you achieve merit, I'll benefit too. By the way, has Jinyu Pavilion collected any valuable items?" Wang Chuanming changed the subject, knowing this was due to Wang Moshan's order to keep him from gaining power.

He felt a surge of resentment inside. He was working for the family's good, and even if his ideas were a bit radical, it shouldn't warrant suppressing him and keeping him from holding power.

As Wang Moshan was the family head, Wang Chuanming dared not say anything openly, only grumbled in private.

"We've collected a piece of Heavenly Moon Cold Crystal, but it's not very big. The auction hasn't started yet, and more cultivators will arrive later! There might be more valuable items then," Wang Chuanyun explained.

"That's good. You carry on with your work! I'm going back to rest. Just say if you need my help," Wang Chuanming said before turning and leaving.

Qinglian Island, Council Hall. Wang Moshan sat in the main seat, with Wang Qingfeng, Bai Yuqi, Wang Yingjie, and others seated on either side. Their expressions were solemn.

Wang Yingjie and the others had returned from the Barren Lands, while Wang Zongyun and Wang Qingxiao were in seclusion, recuperating from their injuries.

"Ancestor Qingfeng, please gather the family's artifact refiners and strive to forge the Golden Blazeworm's hide into inner armor. Ancestor Yuqi, lead a group of clansmen to Tian Shu Island to set up formations using Kun Earth Stones. Ancestor Hongxue, you are to refine the Golden Sandalwood Elixir; simply inform us of any materials you require," Wang Moshan stated gravely.

"Understood, Family Head," Wang Qingfeng and the others replied, rising and leaving.

Most of the family's high-ranking talisman masters, artifact refiners, formation masters, and alchemists had been recalled to Qinglian Island to utilize their skills and contribute their modest efforts.

With the family now fully mobilized, large quantities of resources were transported back from various strongholds, submitted to the treasury, and then distributed as needed.