Others were also puzzled. He was a Yuan Tian Realm fighter ... having him serve the Lin Family would strengthen their influence openly.
Lin Xuan replied calmly, "If he runs, fine. We gain nothing by forcing him.
A bandit like him is only a threat if insincere.
If he waits obediently at the Black Dragon Stronghold, it shows loyalty and ambition.
We can support him.
If not, we'll deal with him later. An early Yuan Tian Realm isn't enough to stir up trouble on his own."
"Reasonable!"
Lin Xiao nodded with admiration, clearly impressed.
Lin Dong's eyes shone with awe. No wonder he always chased after this older brother… capable, daring, and calculating!
"Let's continue on the road," Lin Xiao ordered.
Two hours later, the Lin Family caravan reached Flame City. No more threats awaited them within the city walls.
Though chaotic, Flame City maintained a semblance of order.
Before arriving, the Lin Family had gathered intelligence and knew where to trade their ironwood.
Under Lin Xiao's guidance, they successfully sold over twenty wagons of ironwood, earning twenty-seven Yang Yuan Stones.
In a place like Flame City, large powers rarely used currency for trade.
Commonly exchanged were cultivation resources .... spiritual medicines, Yang Yuan Stones, or even Yang Yuan Pills.
Twenty wagons of ironwood amounted to nearly half of the Ironwood Estate's six-month production.
Only twenty-seven Yang Yuan Stones were received, proving the stones' value and the mine's rarity.
"Next, we trade the Yang Yuan Stones for Yang Yuan Pills."
Lin Xiao led Lin Xuan and the others to the Myriad Gold Chamber of Commerce.
Among the three major powers, it was the wealthiest, with dedicated shops for Yang Yuan Stone. The prices were fair ....no one would be cheated.
Market value was generally ten-to-one.
The Lin Family had over three hundred Yang Yuan Stones.
After trading, they obtained thirty-two Yang Yuan Pills.
Lin Xiao's mood was excellent. "Transaction complete. Since it's your first time in Flame City, go explore.
Return to the inn before dark. Tomorrow morning, we head back to Ironwood Estate."
"Yes, Father!"
"Third Uncle, let's go!"
Lin Xuan, Lin Dong, and Lin Xia immediately went out to explore the city.
Everything was new and fascinating for Lin Xia. She wanted to visit every shop, spending from the small treasure she had saved for Flame City.
Lin Dong looked around for large shops similar to those in Qingyang Town ... planning to use pills to purchase resources.
Soon, he spotted a grand building.
His eyes lit up.
Three bold characters were displayed on its facade: Curiosities Tower.
"Lin Xuan, you go with Sister Xia first. I'll check that place out," Lin Dong said, hurrying toward the building.
"Alright, we'll find you later," Lin Xuan replied.
Meanwhile, Lin Xia was inside a clothing store, browsing outfits.
Lin Xuan accompanied her, picking clothes for Qing Tan. He didn't know exactly what she liked, so he followed Lin Xia's choices as reference ... buying extra in similar styles.
After all, more is better for a girl; Qing Tan would like them.
The money he spent came from the three bandit leaders he had killed.
Though they had no spatial pouches, their purses contained large sums of gold and silver ..... enough for Lin Xuan to spend freely.
"You really pamper Qing Tan ... buying all these things even before marriage," Lin Xia teased, feeling a twinge of envy. "Don't forget about me, though."
"Qing Tan guards the estate for me, naturally she deserves more.
And of course, Sister Xia, you're included too.
Today, buy whatever you like. I'll pay for everything."
"Hmph, that's my good little brother," Lin Xia said proudly, patting his shoulder happily.
Soon, they finished shopping.
"Where's Lin Dong?"
Lin Xuan pointed toward Curiosities Tower.
"He went there! Let's check it out too."
Lin Xia's eyes lit up the moment she saw the towering, magnificent building.
Excitement surged through her.
The two of them stepped through the entrance, and a vast hall spread out before them. Counters lined the space, displaying an array of dazzling items....spiritual herbs, pills, weapons, demon crystals, martial techniques… everything imaginable.
Glancing around, everything seemed extraordinary.
Lin Xia immediately made her way to the counters, but when she saw the prices.....calculated in Yang Yuan Stones, often over ten per item....she couldn't help but sigh.
"So expensive!" Lin Xia muttered.
Even though the Lin family possessed a Yang Yuan Stone mine, it had only just begun production. They couldn't afford to squander it recklessly.
"Step aside!"
Suddenly, a deep, commanding voice cut through the hall's chatter. Lin Xuan and Lin Xia's attention was drawn.
Looking up, they saw a man in a brocade robe slap toward Lin Dong from behind.
Lin Dong spun around, his robust energy surging into his fist. He threw a punch back, colliding with the man's strike.
Bang!
The shockwave sent the brocaded man staggering back.
"Lin Dong! Let's go!" Lin Xuan rushed forward—no one dared bully his Oudoudou! Hmph, Lin Dong could only be bullied by him!
As Lin Xuan sprinted to Lin Dong's side, another middle-aged man attacked him.
Releasing his energy, it became clear he was at the Tian Yuan Realm. His massive hand, like an eagle's talon, aimed straight at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong's expression changed. He quickly formed hand seals, preparing to cast a Qi Men Seal.
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