On the continent of Aotian, in the continent of Xiyang

There is a family that specializes in collecting rare treasures—the Gu Liang family.

The real earth is right here.

However, the Gu Liang clan had a strange custom: these treasures were not for sale, but only for exchange. To obtain one treasure, one had to exchange it for another.

What should be used to replace the real soil?

Jia Xitong took stock of their current assets, and the only things that could be considered treasures were the Water Cloud Boat, the Hun Tian Bracelet, the Langmu Tree, the Heavenly Ginseng Fruit, the Bi'an Kan, and the Ice Heart Stone.

Among them, Bi'an Kan is responsible for guarding the spiritual marrow, and Bingxin Stone is responsible for nurturing the celestial ginseng fruit.

Jia Xitong dug up a Langmu tree, and although the Shuiyun Boat was good, there was the Suzuki Flying Owl as a substitute, as well as her Hun Tian Bracelet.

With items to be exchanged, Shang Yanting set sail on his boat.

Besides him and Jia Xitong, there were two other people on the boat.

One of them is Niu Niu, of course.

There was also Qu Tingting, who ostensibly acted as a guide but actually had ulterior motives.

From the moment Qu Tingting first saw Shang Yanting, she fell for him. Qu Haifeng, on the other hand, valued Shang Yanting's abilities and not only didn't hinder Qu Tingting's feelings, but even encouraged them.

Seizing the opportunity, Qu Tingting dressed herself up beautifully and moved closer to Shang Yanting, saying, "Brother Yan, you must be tired. I've washed some fruit for you."

This is the third time today that Qu Tingting has come over under the pretense of bringing food.

Whether Shang Yanting was tired or not, Jia Xitong was definitely tired from eating.

Tingting, stop now. This man has no heart.

"Brother Yan, we're still quite a distance from Xiyang Continent. Let Tingting chat with you."

She placed the fruit plate on the table and sat down. "My uncle said that Brother Yan is a martial arts prodigy, and I have some questions about cultivation that I would like to ask him."

"Miss Qu."

Shang Yanting turned to look at her.

Thinking she had finally received a response, Qu Tingting looked up at him expectantly.

"I am of the same generation as Fellow Daoist Qu and Dean Qu. According to seniority, you should call me Uncle or Father."

Shang Yanting wasn't moved; he just wanted to defend his seniority.

Jia Xitong sat up and then slumped down again—

She knew this would happen.

"Ushikawa River."

Shang Yanting called Niu Niu out from the cabin, "Miss Qu has some problems with her cultivation, please help her."

Niu Chuanchuan threw down the rag in his hand, bowed to Qu Tingting, and said, "Fellow Daoist Qu, please ask any questions you may have. I will answer them to the best of my ability."

Qu Tingting: ...

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Shang Yanting finally arrived at Xiyang Continent in peace and quiet.

The name of the Gu Liang clan was known to almost everyone on the continent. Finding this clan would be incredibly easy for them.

However, this puzzled Jia Xitong.

"With so many treasures and such a great reputation, aren't they afraid of being robbed?"

It's important to understand that the Aotian Continent is not the same legal society she used to live in.

The rules here are all set by the strong.

Just like in the original story, when the male protagonist ran out of money, Wanbaoge simply robbed him. Murder and looting are rampant; as long as you're strong enough, what's yours is yours, and what isn't yours will still be yours.

"That's because the Gu Liang clan has a powerful ancestor."

Qu Tingting, who knew about it, said.

"Someone once tried to take advantage of the Gu Liang clan and gathered dozens of experts above the Martial Grandmaster level to besiege them. At that time, the Gu Liang clan's ancestor appeared out of nowhere and annihilated all these experts. It is rumored that this ancestor's strength may be even greater than that of a Martial Emperor."

With such a powerful ancestor in charge, who would dare to touch the Gu Liang clan?

Understood.

Jia Xitong nodded.

As expected, there are many powerful figures on the Aotian Continent.

They previously thought that the Martial Grandmaster was extremely powerful, but who could know how many Martial Kings, Martial Emperors, or even Martial Saints were hidden on this land!

Let's go.

Shang Yanting put away the Water Cloud Pavilion and, like the other treasure seekers, headed towards the Gu Liang family's residence.

At this time, a large crowd had already gathered at the entrance of the Gu Liang family's residence.

A middle-aged, thin man dressed in a gray robe, resembling a steward, emerged from the mansion. His gaze swept over the people standing at the gate. "Thank you, fellow Daoists, for coming from afar. Please show us your treasures!"

"Showing off one's treasure means bringing out the treasure one is prepared to exchange."

Seeing this, Qu Tingting continued to explain, "Every day, a large number of people come seeking treasures, and inevitably some try to pass off inferior goods as genuine. Therefore, those who come seeking treasures first display their treasures, and the stewards of the Gu Liang family have extremely sharp eyes to filter out all those that cannot be considered treasures."

"Senior Yan, did you bring any treasures?"

"have."

Jia Xitong took out her treasure from her backpack.

Arrange the three items neatly together, like setting up a street stall.

Most people only took one item.

Of course, some people took two items.

They produced two Earth-rank magic treasures and a rare natural treasure in one go, which truly showed they were a wealthy family, attracting the manager to come and inspect their treasures first.

"They're all good stuff."

To be able to bring out so many treasures, one must be no ordinary person.

The middle-aged manager became respectful, carefully placed the treasure down, and bowed slightly to them, saying, "Distinguished guests, please come in."

Inside the Gu Liang family mansion, there were people specifically assigned to receive them.

"Hello, distinguished guest."

Our Gu Liang clan's rule is to barter, one item for another, all voluntarily, and never by force.

However, if the treasure you wish to exchange for is indeed here, you will need to trade it for something far more valuable. Also, the treasure you presented is a pass, which we may not be willing to exchange.

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