Chapter 4: Yue Ye Merchant Guild
Cai'er was the Daughter of Samsara of the Assassin Hall, so her cultivation was extremely difficult.
Although she only spent a short half-day with Lin Ye, Cai'er was very satisfied.
Without Cai'er, Lin Ye could only cultivate alone in his room.
Suddenly, Lin Ye remembered something and sharply opened his eyes.
"The Autumn Offensive is over, and it seems to be the day the Yue Ye Merchant Guild arrives in Aimei City for their purchases!"
The Yue Ye Merchant Guild was established by Moon Night of the Moon Demon Clan. It operated in human society, responsible for buying grain and other ornamental items, then returning to the Demon Clan to resell them or offer them to the Moon Demon God Agares.
As for why Lin Ye knew this, it was an accidental encounter three years ago.
That year, Lin Chen happened to be going to Holy City for business, and Lin Ye clamored to go along.
Lin Chen thought it was no big deal, so he took him to Aimei City to buy some things.
Through this chance encounter, Lin Ye connected with Moon Night, the founder of the Yue Ye Merchant Guild.
However, it was merely a business transaction.
Lin Ye would exchange a year's worth of pills refined by him and Lin Xin for demon race materials or other items from Moon Night.
Although the Demon Clan didn't have many valuable things, occasionally they could find items that the human race didn't possess.
Therefore, Lin Ye would visit Aimei City once a year, just to see what good things the Yue Ye Merchant Guild had.
"Xiao Ye! I'm going to Aimei City to buy some things, do you want to come along?"
Just as the saying goes, a pillow appears when you're sleepy. Lin Chen's shout directly saved Lin Ye from needing an excuse.
"I'm coming!"
...Aimei City.
One of the most prosperous main cities in the Holy Temple Alliance, because it was located in the inland of the Alliance, this huge main city had almost never suffered the baptism of war.
Its prosperity was second only to the Holy City where the Holy Temple Alliance was located!
"Although I only come once a year, Aimei City really hasn't changed much at all; it's still so prosperous."
Lin Ye walked on the street, looking at the bustling future comrades of various professions, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Lin Chen listened to Lin Ye's mature words and couldn't help but laugh, "You've only been here a few times, and you're already making such remarks?"
Before Lin Ye could answer, Lin Chen immediately interrupted him, "I'm going to buy some things. You can wander around here. Get whatever you need to do done today."
"Understood!"
Lin Ye immediately straightened up, his tone filled with a hint of joy.
Once Lin Chen disappeared from sight, Lin Ye put away his playful expression and began to rub the space ring on his finger.
Inside were the pills he and Lin Xin had refined this year, as well as some items that might interest the Demon Clan.
"These few things should be enough to find one good item..."
Lin Ye thought, then walked towards the outskirts of Aimei City.
The Yue Ye Merchant Guild usually stayed on the outskirts of the city for a few days, only departing for the Demon Clan after Moon Night's purchases were complete.
However, Lin Ye was a bit lucky today; as soon as he reached the city gate, he saw Moon Night wearing a hooded cloak.
Moon Night, disguised by magic, had completely concealed her demon characteristics, but even so, it couldn't hide Moon Night's stunning beauty.
It was said that the higher the status within the Moon Demon Clan, the more beautiful the appearance, and it seemed to be true.
The red-clothed woman accompanying Moon Night was Leng Xiao. She was suspected to be related to the Heaven-Defying Demon Dragon Clan, but unfortunately, the original work didn't describe her much, so Lin Ye didn't know much information.
"Hey! Sister Moon Night, isn't that Xiao Ye? He really came again this year!"
Leng Xiao happily waved at Lin Ye, immediately drawing the attention of passersby. Moon Night helplessly pressed her hand to her forehead, and could only reach out to stop Leng Xiao's flamboyant actions.
"I know, there's no need to be so flashy. We're here to procure, and we don't have much time," Moon Night said sternly, her beautiful brows furrowed.
"Hmph~ I know..." Leng Xiao said apologetically, playing with the strands of hair falling across her chest.
"Moon Night, are there any interesting things from the Demon Clan this time?"
Although Lin Ye was only ten years old, his demeanor had a mature look, which for a long time made Moon Night wonder if this kid had used some kind of disguise magic.
"Oh, that... I just remembered, my subordinate recently offered an unopened box. If you're interested, I can let you see it."
Moon Night smiled, gave Leng Xiao a look, and then led Lin Ye towards a small shop selling drinks.
This place was similar to a milk tea shop, where you could order a drink and sit to chat, typically used for small gatherings of young people.
"Order whatever you like. Since I'm the one who came to find you, it's only natural for me to be the host," Lin Ye said generously, leaning back in his chair.
"Hmm... Leng Xiao, you go ahead."
Moon Night wasn't very interested in these things, but Leng Xiao was, and she excitedly ran to the counter.
"Should we look at the box first?" Lin Ye suggested.
"Of course."
Moon Night nodded, then took out an exquisite black box from her space ring, though it looked unremarkable.
However, Lin Ye, possessing a physique with affinity for all elements, could still faintly sense something unusual.
The fire element within the box was crying out for help to him!
Although the fire element emanating was very faint, Lin Ye still captured it!
"Interesting. I'll go back and study it," Lin Ye feigned a calm expression, as if he truly was just a curious child.
"If you want it, it's yours. This thing is useless to me anyway," Moon Night casually pushed the box towards Lin Ye, her tone somewhat lazy.
"Great, a free item. So, do you have anything else this time?" Lin Ye wasn't polite; they were already familiar acquaintances after three transactions.
"There is one thing, and I specifically brought it for you. Give me everything you brought this time, and I'll give it to you."
"Huh? I haven't even seen the actual item yet!" Lin Ye looked at the smiling Moon Night suspiciously.
"Since I can say something like this, I must be confident!" Moon Night huffed confidently.
"Interesting, here you go."
Lin Ye took off another silver space ring from his finger and gently placed it beside Moon Night's hand.
"As expected of someone from the Magic Hall, wearing two space rings on one hand," Moon Night raised an eyebrow, teasing.
"Don't change the subject, let me see your item," Lin Ye said, crossing his arms and leaning his head back slightly.
"Such impatience."
Moon Night said discontentedly, then pulled out a necklace embedded with a gray gem from her space ring.
"What is this..."
Lin Ye gently picked up the necklace, and the next second, his gaze was drawn to the gem embedded in it!
Such a dense aura of death!
Moon Night looked at the expression on Lin Ye's face, and her heart couldn't help but feel a little joyful. It seemed her prepared item was indeed superior.
Leng Xiao still wanted to compete with her, truly underestimating her~
"Good insight, this is a necklace imbued with a dense aura of death..." Moon Night paused here, then looked at Lin Ye with interest.
"Do you... dare to take it?"
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