Weaving through the crowded streets, shops line both sides, and vendors calls are endless.

  Arms shops, medicine stores, clothing shops and so on, dazzling.

  The population of Zhen City is more than twice that of Canglang City, a true land of fish and rice. It is backed by the Taihang Mountains and has opened up trade with Lincheng, which is not far from Canglang City. It can be said that it is a place where people are outstanding and talents emerge in succession.

  In recent years, Zhen Citys status has been rising, and last years Dan Yuan Conference won second place, which further solidified Zhen Citys position in the alchemy world of Great Yan Dynasty.

  Liu Wuxie walked and stopped occasionally, passing by a few shops, going in to take a look, but not buying anything.

  Ordinary things are not in his eyes, good things may not be willing to take out for sale.

  After walking for about half an hour, a commotion came from the front of the street, with many people gathered and tiptoeing to look inside.

  "What happened over there?"

  Liu Wuxie came to Chan City for the first time and was unfamiliar with the place, but Lei Tao had been there several times on business and was somewhat familiar with it.

  "In front is Qianxi Business Association, a free market in Zencheng City, where various goods are sold, mostly uncommon items in the market, with novelty as the main focus."

  Lei Tao hastily explained that Qian Xis business background was also not simple, and the layout of Cang Lang City was too small, with no chamber of commerce entering.

  Daily traffic is extremely large, things that cannot be obtained through normal channels can be found in Qianxi Guild, becoming the most favorite place for warriors to come and stroll.

  There are often rumors that someone has found a mysterious treasure at Qian Xi Commercial Building.

  "Lets go in and take a look."

  To broaden ones horizons and gain new experiences, such an opportunity should not be missed. Not only can it increase knowledge, but also allow for the purchase of useful items.

  Through the crowds, Qian Xis business hall gate is over five meters high, with six large gates that can accommodate ten people passing through at the same time.

  Right in front of us is a huge hall, divided into six passageways. After entering, you can choose your own path. This is Freedom Bazaar, where you can negotiate with merchants if you like something.

  Unlike the usual counter, this place is mainly for exhibition. On both sides of the wall, there are famous paintings, many strange and weird things that cant be understood, as well as some fangs of mythical beasts.

  Between the wall and the passageway, a groove of more than one meter wide is dug out, using water flow to separate, can only see, cannot touch, everything relies on ones own eyesight.

  "Are there really treasures here?"

  Liu Wuxie walked towards the right passage and glanced at the goods on both sides of the shelves, asking involuntarily.

  "Some say they bought ancient secret books, while others claim to have bought fragments of magical artifacts."

  Lei Tao rubbed his head, its all rumors from the streets, whether its true or false, isnt too clear.

  She smiled slightly, and Liu Wuxie didnt take it seriously. The two continued to walk forward, entering the depths of the place, where the flow of people was significantly less, with everyone gathering outside.

  Outside areas sell ordinary goods, but as you go deeper, most are calligraphy and paintings or recently unearthed antiques, with prices that deter countless people.

  Walking through the long corridor, the view in front suddenly opens up, stepping into a building with an arched top, inside are seven or eight young talents standing and discussing, evaluating the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, with an air of pointing at the rivers and mountains.

  "I heard that this famous painting is from Mr. Mo Lao, but unfortunately the price is too expensive. If its a bit cheaper, Ill buy it back and collect it."

  The young man in blue stared at a landscape painting and made a hissing sound.

  "Brother Du, are you sure this painting is from Mr. Mo? Ive heard that Mr. Mo isnt good at landscape paintings. This painting should be from Mr. Kuang instead. Just look at the scenery in the painting, its bold and uninhibited, matching Mr. Kuangs personality."

  The two mens opinions were clearly at odds. Mr. Mo and Mr. Kuang were both renowned painters, and each of their works was highly sought after as soon as it was released.

  They were court painters of the previous dynasty. After experiencing a century of war and devastation, few genuine works remain in circulation, each one worth a city.

  Liu Wuxie entered this area, and more than a dozen gazes swept over, one of which carried a hint of malice.

  "Huh? The alchemist from Canglang City is also here. Shouldnt he be hiding in the Dan Pavilion, frantically studying alchemy to avoid embarrassing himself in public tomorrow?"

  A sarcastic voice came from a young man, saying that Liu Wuxie had just entered and was only looking at the calligraphy on the wall, without paying attention to others. As soon as he stepped into this place, he was ridiculed by someone.

  "Xiao brother, who is this person? Do you know him?"

  The youth in blue clothes revealed a hint of playful color, looking up and down at Liu Wuxie, with a hint of ill intention in his eyes.

  "Hes just a new alchemist in Canglang City, and he doesnt even have a full beard yet. I guess Canglang City couldnt find anyone better."

  Xiao Mingyi let out a cold laugh. Not long ago, they had met and had a dispute, and now they were meeting again so soon.

  Other young people looked over with a curious expression, puzzled and bewildered...

  Everyones expression was reflected in his eyes, with no evil intentions, whether it was sarcasm or cold laughter, there was no ripple on his face, and he continued to look at the calligraphy quietly.

  The information about these people was just told to him by Lei Tao, the one speaking is called Xiao Mingyi, Yunlans direct disciple, Wen Songxian bullied him, and it was under Xiao Mingyis instigation.

  The young man in blue was named Du Mingze, from Ning City, a three-star alchemist, with a very high status, and ranked sixth in Ning City last year.

  Other young people from different big cities have known each other for a long time.

  Xiao Mingyi ridiculed him for half a day, but Liu Wuxie didnt even respond, as if he had punched a cotton ball, soft and powerless, making him want to go crazy.

  "You dare ignore me."

  With a soft whoosh, he strode towards Liu Wuxie with an air of being ready to fight at any moment. Standing opposite Liu Wuxie, lets see how you dodge this time.

  "May I ask which onion are you?" Liu Wuxies eyes were full of sarcasm, and one sentence almost choked Xiao Mingyi to death. The matter was far from over: "From the moment you came in, youve been like a dog, biting people as soon as you see them. I ignored you because youre not worthy of my glance. Are you... satisfied with this answer?"

  An invisible slap, heavily slapped on Mingyis face, his face turned bright red, like a furious lion.

  I wont bother with you because youre not worthy, I ignore you because youre a dog.

  Is there anything more vicious than this? Xiao Mingyi is a two-star alchemist, his hair standing on end, with a terrifying killing intent. With him as the center, he swept out to both sides, the water flowing out and making a loud "whooshing" sound, splashing onto the ground.

  "Do you want to take action?"

  Liu Wuxie revealed a harmless smile, but if he dared to make a move, he would immediately take his dogs life.

  The two of them stood there, frozen in place. Xiao Mingyis fists were clenched tightly, and he was just about to raise his hand when someone intervened: "This young brother, youre from Canglang City, and also a Dan-refining master?" A slightly chubby man stepped forward, interrupting the two of them.

  His name is Wanyi Chun, from Pingcheng, ranked thirty-first last year, one place lower than Wu Bian Cheng.

  Nodded, as a response to Wan Yichun. Among the people present, there were only a few with good feelings, and it was unknown what they had eaten to cultivate an air of arrogance and a condescending attitude towards everything.

  "As we are all alchemists, lets talk things over properly. Were all gentlemen, and fighting is what warriors should do."

  Many alchemists disdain to be on par with martial artists, considering their profession noble and cultivating a detached personality.

  "Wan brother is right, we are all alchemists of Danbao Pavilion, fighting and killing has a bad influence on the scenery. With so many famous paintings and calligraphy, why not appreciate them and compose poetry? Wouldnt that be wonderful?"

  Several others followed suit, thinking that Wan Yiqian made sense. Alchemists focus on alchemy and rarely get into fights.

  So many people advised reconciliation, Xiao Mingyis murderous intent in his eyes slowly dissipated, and he glared at Liu Wuxie fiercely, as if telling him that this matter was not over yet.

  "Liu brother, since you are representing Canglang City, we are all one family, so lets appreciate the calligraphy and painting together."

  Du Mingze took the initiative to invite him, and refusing would be a loss of face. Among the people present, his status was the highest, and the top five geniuses rarely appeared.

  Refusing would offend Du Mingze, while agreeing would mean they would definitely think of ways to deal with themselves. It was truly a difficult choice.

  "Brother Du invites me, how could I dare not follow?"

  Liu Wuxies attitude was very low-key, beyond everyones expectations, including Leitou. What about your overbearing personality? Compromising so quickly?

  This answer even made Du Mingze stunned, the attitude changed a bit too quickly, scolding Xiao Mingyi as a dog, now being polite and courteous, its really hard to figure out.

  "Liu brother, just now we studied this landscape painting, I think its the work of Mo Lao, Xiao brother thinks its the work of Kuang Lao, what do you think, Liu brother?" Du Mingze pointed to the painting and asked Liu Wuxie for his opinion.

  Several people came to the front of that painting, a landscape work, with the background based on the Taixing Mountains, many figures and monsters appeared in the painting, vividly depicting a sense of being there.

  "Brother Du is overestimating him, at his age, coming from a place like Canglang City where birds dont even leave droppings, he probably hasnt seen such a valuable painting before, lets not put him in an awkward position."

  Xiao Mingyi suddenly interjected a sentence, with a tone that was full of sarcasm, causing many people to cover their mouths and giggle.

  They have a close relationship, having communicated for many years. Liu Wuxie is new to the scene, who would offend a rising star in alchemy for the sake of a young whippersnapper?

  Du Mingze and Xiao Mingyi have an unusually good relationship, both from Ning City, coincidentally, Xiao Mingyi joined Yunlans sect, the two had private interactions all along.

  "I agree with Xiaos view. At this age, having just weaned off milk, asking him to appreciate it is the greatest insult to this painting."

  Another person jumped out, this one even more reckless, every word filled with intense hatred.

  Mei City Alchemist, Xue Chou.

  Xues family disciple, about Xue Yu and Xus family affairs, knows a thing or two.

  Others followed suit, Du Mingzes mouth corners slightly raised, with a look of sinister satisfaction.

  From start to finish, Liu Wuxie smiled but didnt speak, every single one of their taunts and humiliations was met with indifference, as if they had nothing to do with him.

  "Someone come and take down this painting, Ive bought it."

  Xiao Mingyi drank a sentence, and the guard behind him immediately ran out. Soon, Qian Xi Shanghuis executive came over and took down this landscape painting.

  "Xiao brother has great taste and financial resources, spending one million gold coins on a painting. Xue certain is truly admiring."

  Xue Chou flattered him with a painting worth no less than one million gold coins, which ordinary people could not afford.

  If its really painted by the Crazy Old Man, its price would be much higher than this. Even if its hyped to 5 million, there will still be people buying it. Its said that each of the Crazy Old Mans paintings hides a secret.

  The old man is not only a master of calligraphy and painting, but also a high-ranking martial artist who has reached the realm of true elixir. His paintings contain the will of martial arts, which is why his paintings are so expensive.

  Both parties quickly completed the handover, and with these few days of alchemy masters, they didnt lack gold coins on their bodies.

  "Liu something is also admired by tight ah! Spending one million gold coins, buying a broken painting thats not even worth ten gold coins."

  A sudden loud noise interrupted everyone.