Nine Realms Sword Emperor

A Quasi-Emperor, even if a weak one, is already a presence that has stepped into the Emperor Realm.

Below the Emperor Realm, where they are invincible, even the current eight great royal families would not actively provoke a Quasi-Emperor, even a weak one.

After all, if a Quasi-Emperor were determined to take revenge against any one of the eight royal families regardless of life and death, they could slaughter the entire young generation of that family.

Even if that Quasi-Emperor were to be killed in retaliation, that family would completely decline.

Therefore, on the Ancient Monster Continent, there has long been an agreement to not easily offend a Quasi-Emperor.

The status of a Quasi-Emperor has always been extremely exalted on the Ancient Monster Continent. It stands to reason that even a force like the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild should not be able to influence a Quasi-Emperor.

But hearing Hong Mu's words, the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild is actually capable of helping Chu Fengmian resolve grievances and defuse the resentment of a Quasi-Emperor?

Being able to achieve all of this means that the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild possesses enough power to make a Quasi-Emperor back down.

"Is this for real?"

Chu Fengmian asked somewhat incredulously.

"Naturally."

Hong Mu nodded, a look of pride appearing on his face.

"Rest assured, Mr. Chu; our Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild has excellent relationships with most of the Quasi-Emperors in the Ancient Serpent Kingdom. As long as Mr. Chu is willing to pay the price of fifty billion supreme spirit stones, any grievance with a Quasi-Emperor, no matter what it is, will be resolved by our guild, and that Quasi-Emperor will never act against you again."

"Five hundred billion spirit stones for the protection of the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild?"

Chu Fengmian understood the implication of Hong Mu's words, meaning if Chu Fengmian handed over five hundred billion supreme spirit stones, the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild would ensure Chu Fengmian's safety.

With the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild intervening, no Quasi-Emperor would dare to act in front of them.

"It seems the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild is even more deeply hidden than imagined. Strong enough to make a Quasi-Emperor afraid to act. Does the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild actually possess a true Emperor?"

Chu Fengmian thought to himself silently.

There's only one possibility that could deter a Quasi-Emperor—that is a true Emperor. Only a true Emperor could make a Quasi-Emperor hold back.

But protection is something Chu Fengmian doesn't need. He can protect himself from a Quasi-Emperor's grasp.

Moreover, if he indeed needed protection from the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild, they would surely investigate Chu Fengmian's identity, which would just be another trouble.

"I'm just saying, I wouldn't have the nerve to offend a Quasi-Emperor."

Chu Fengmian smiled casually.

Hong Mu smiled along with Chu Fengmian, saying nothing further.

He could see that Chu Fengmian was not simply asking out of curiosity; it's just that this price couldn't satisfy Chu Fengmian.

"So what exactly does Mr. Chu need? I see Mr. Chu's realm seems close to breaking through."

Hong Mu observed Chu Fengmian and spoke casually.

Others may see it, but with his peak strength in the Immortal Realm, he could discern that Chu Fengmian's realm had reached the peak of the Destiny Realm.

Just one step away from breaking through.

"Our Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild has a batch of high-grade Dragon Serpent Fruits and some elixir pills that can aid in breakthroughs. If Mr. Chu needs them, everything is at an eighty percent discount."

Hong Mu eloquently suggested, being a businessman, naturally eager to conduct as much business as possible.

Moreover, considering Chu Fengmian has such vast wealth, building a good relationship with him is undoubtedly beneficial.

"Dragon Serpent Fruits, heaven-grade spirit pills, I don't need them. What I need is other things."

Chu Fengmian's expression didn't change, as he suddenly spoke.

"I need Blood Stones, a large quantity of Blood Stones, at least ten thousand Blood Stones."

"What, Blood Stones? Ten thousand Blood Stones?"

Hong Mu was shocked by Chu Fengmian's words. Only then did he realize what Chu Fengmian meant by a big deal.

Each Blood Stone is worth at least tens of millions of supreme spirit stones. Ten thousand would mean a trillion supreme spirit stones?

Even with his status in the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild, it's impossible to produce ten million supreme spirit stones all at once.

Furthermore, Blood Stones are not ordinary goods.

"Mr. Chu, Blood Stones are forbidden items; the Ancient Serpent Kingdom has regulations prohibiting their sale."

Hong Mu said with a somewhat troubled expression.

"Although Blood Stones are excellent, if Mr. Chu needs to break through the realm, there are other ways. Our Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild still has sacred medicine, even holy-grade spirit pills, sufficient for breakthrough use, Mr. Chu can consider."

"No, I only need Blood Stones."

Chu Fengmian firmly refused.

As for what Hong Mu mentioned as forbidden items, Chu Fengmian was well aware that the Ancient Serpent Kingdom had a regulation prohibiting Martial Artists from trading Blood Stones.

Of course, merchant guilds are no exception, so on the surface, major merchant guilds don't sell Blood Stones.

But rules are just rules, and they're always broken; at least according to Lei Yan's memories, he had once purchased Blood Stones from the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild.

Hence why Chu Fengmian came to the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild directly.

"Vice President Hong Mu, there's no need to waste words trying to dismiss me. I once had a friend come to the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild to buy Blood Stones; save that talk for deceiving the young ones."

"I need Blood Stones, a lot of Blood Stones, price is not an issue; if ten million per piece isn't feasible, then twenty million, thirty million per piece. As long as there's a large quantity of Blood Stones, I'll buy them all. You should be aware of my wealth."

Chu Fengmian spoke coldly, starkly resembling a nouveau riche, yet even a nouveau riche cannot dismiss spirit stones like Chu Fengmian does.

As long as he can acquire a substantial number of Blood Stones, Chu Fengmian is willing to pay multiple times the price; the benefits of Blood Stones can't be bought with wealth.

Upon hearing Chu Fengmian's words, Hong Mu was in shock and took a long time to regain composure.

Especially when Chu Fengmian mentioned twenty million, thirty million per piece, Hong Mu nearly agreed immediately.

After all, the price at which their Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild acquires Blood Stones is nowhere near ten million; a ten-million price is already a high profit margin, let alone double or triple.

However, thinking of the importance of Blood Stones, Hong Mu remained calm; this matter is beyond his authority to handle.

"Mr. Chu, our Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild can sell you Blood Stones, but the quantity we have is limited. I need to go check the warehouse and then get back to you."

Hong Mu first agreed, then his figure vanished directly.

Though Chu Fengmian could see, Hong Mu hadn't gone to any warehouse, but rather to the top level of the Ancient Serpent Merchant Guild.