Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 861 - 860: Tracks Exposed

There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens!

At this moment, a surge of ambition suddenly arose in Chu Ming's heart, wanting to see what the pinnacle of the Cosmos truly looked like!

In the commercial district, Chu Ming spent ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones to buy a map of Pegasus Star, and using the markings on it, he headed towards the Purple Gold Trading Company.

The Purple Gold Trading Company is an eminent force in the Cosmos, a Second Grade top-tier force.

However, Pegasus Star is located at the edge of the Cosmos, resources are scarce, and hence, the strongest presence of the Purple Gold Trading Company stationed here is only a First Layer Saint Dao expert. Even the founder of the Black Dragon's Nest, Black Dragon Taoist, cannot compare.

This is also why the Lin Family dares to raise the price of Ice Rock Ore, because if confronted by the true Purple Gold Trading Company, the Lin Family wouldn't even have the courage to speak. If they wanted the Ice Rock Ore, the Lin Family would not only not dare to demand a Spirit Crystal but would also eagerly deliver the Ice Rock Ore to the Purple Gold Trading Company.

This is the gap that power brings!

Before long, Chu Ming arrived in front of an antique-styled pavilion, and saw on the plaque of the pavilion, written in flamboyant red killing strokes, were the four large characters—Purple Gold Trading Company!

The Purple Gold Trading Company has a total of five floors, but each floor has its threshold. Life and Death Realm Kings can only access the first and second floors, only Emperor Dao experts can ascend to the third floor, Emperor Dao Fifth Layer cultivations can access the fourth floor, and Saint Dao experts can access the fifth floor. But on Pegasus Star, there are fewer than five Saint Dao experts, so the fifth floor must be exceedingly quiet.

Just as Chu Ming was stepping into the Purple Gold Trading Company, a young man with sharp ears and a simian face glimpsed Chu Ming's appearance at the corner, his eyes lighting up with an excited shiver.

"Hitting the jackpot, didn't expect to find Chu Ming whom the Lin Family is looking for. Just by delivering this information to the Patriarch, I can surely receive a big reward, becoming a core disciple in the clan is within reach!"

The sharp-eared, simian-faced young man was merely an outsider Martial Artist in the Lin Family, usually with minimal presence there. He understood in his heart, this was a chance, an opportunity for him to rise in the Lin Family.

Whoosh!

In an instant, the sharp-eared, simian-faced young man vanished at the street corner, heading towards the direction of the Lin Family residence.

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Inside the Purple Gold Trading Company, Chu Ming bypassed the first and second floors, directly stepping onto the third floor.

The first and second floors were crowded with Martial Artists, but on the third floor, they were noticeably fewer, after all, Emperor Dao experts already counted as high-class forces on Pegasus Star.

"Esteemed sir, how may I assist you?"

A red-robed attendant approached Chu Ming, respectfully inquiring.

"I have some items I wish to sell!"

Chu Ming replied indifferently, though internally was slightly surprised to find this red-robed attendant was actually a half-step Emperor Dao Martial Artist.

Inwardly feeling the affluence of the Purple Gold Trading Company, a half-step Emperor Dao Martial Artist, although on Pegasus Star not as precious as an Emperor Dao expert, is still considered a mid-tier Martial Artist, yet here, could only serve as an attendant.

"Please come with me, esteemed sir!"

The attendant respectfully said to Chu Ming, then led the way, guiding him toward the center of the third floor.

The third floor of the Purple Gold Trading Company, unlike the first and second floors, had a large round table in its center, around which several gray-robed and white-haired elders were busily occupied, all exuding a long breath.

"These are the treasure appraisers of our trading company, please show the treasures you wish to sell to the appraisers for evaluation!"

The red-robed attendant respectfully conveyed to Chu Ming.

"No problem!"

Chu Ming nodded slightly, retrieving from his Storage Ring the Nine Nether Lamp, Forbidden Blood Ring, and the Lower Grade Emperor Level Martial Arts, Blood Blade Godslaying Slash.

"Hahaha, let me appraise those!"

Just as Chu Ming placed these three treasures on the round table, an elder with weathered brows and eyes approached with a beaming smile.

"Greetings, Master Tu!"

Seeing the sudden arrival of the elder, the red-robed attendant by Chu Ming's side immediately bowed respectfully, eyes filled with reverence.

"Esteemed sir, this is Master Tu, a renowned treasure appraiser of our Purple Gold Trading Company, and also an Emperor Dao Seventh Layer martial arts expert!"

The red-robed elder introduced to Chu Ming, fearing Chu Ming might offend Master Tu.

"Greetings, Master Tu!"

Chu Ming's expression showed slight surprise, not expecting that Master Tu, not only was an excellent treasure appraiser but his martial arts cultivation was equally formidable.

With an Emperor Dao Seventh Layer cultivation, this would be the strongest force of a Sixth Grade power in Celestial Horse City.

"Hmm!"

Master Tu nodded slightly, casting his gaze onto the round table.

"Huh?"

Master Tu's gaze swept past the Forbidden Blood Ring and Blood Blade Godslaying Slash, and landed on the Nine Nether Lamp, his face suddenly turned grim, unable to resist scolding angrily: "Such wastefulness, who crafted this Lower Grade Imperial Artifact?! Such wastefulness!!"

Master Tu was generally of a good temper, but he couldn't stand people wasting things. With his keen eyesight, he could tell at a glance that the Nine Nether Lamp had just been recently crafted, and contained plenty of precious materials. However, the crafter evidently lacked expertise in artifact refining and merely combined the materials roughly to create this Lower Grade Imperial Artifact.

Master Tu took a deep breath, suppressing his inner anger, and asked Chu Ming: "Did you craft this lamp?"

Chu Ming smiled bitterly, never expecting a Lower Grade Imperial Artifact to incite Master Tu's anger.

"Master, this lamp-shaped Imperial Artifact is called the Nine Nether Lamp, and it was something I chanced upon. It was not crafted by me."

Chu Ming replied respectfully, hands folded in salute.

"Hmm!"

Master Tu nodded slightly, his expression of anger mostly dissipating, he slowly said: "Generally, the value of a Lower Grade Imperial Artifact ranges from ten thousand to fifty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals. Your blood-colored ring is merely an ordinary Lower Grade Imperial Artifact, valued around thirty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals."

"But your lamp-shaped Lower Grade Imperial Artifact contains a lot of valuable materials, some of which even exceed the value of a Lower Grade Imperial Artifact. I can offer you fifty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals for it!"

"As for this last Lower Grade Emperor Level Martial Art, though its power is immense when cultivated to the Transformation Realm, the process of cultivation is exceedingly murderous, greatly diminishing its value, estimated at forty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals. What do you think of these prices?"

Master Tu's vision was exceedingly sharp, and with just a glance, he had a clear assessment of the value of the three items Chu Ming had placed on the round table.

"Agreed!"

Chu Ming nodded slightly, estimating that if he sold all three items, he would have about one hundred forty thousand Lower Grade Spirit Crystals, sufficient for his use for a period of time.