Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 170: Trading Na Stones and Exposing Identity

"Senior Brother?"

Hearing Lan Yingying's words, Mo Yu was momentarily surprised before realizing that this person was another disciple of Old Bing.

"Yes, that's him. My senior brother's name is Sheng Qi. He joined under our teacher ten years before I did and has been learning from him for over twenty years. If you're looking for Na Ling, I'm not sure about others, but my senior brother definitely has it, and he will be willing to trade with you," Lan Yingying said with a smile.

"Oh?" Mo Yu stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Does that mean Senior Brother Sheng has an ample supply of Na Ling?"

Lan Yingying chuckled, "You're quite sharp, junior brother. Yes, my senior brother does have a lot of Na Ling. As for why... Do you know what the biggest source of revenue is within the Instrument Guild?"

Mo Yu thought for a moment before answering, "Could it be... Na Rings?"

Lan Yingying was slightly taken aback by his quick insight, then smiled, "You really are smart, junior brother. That's correct, it's Na Rings. On the continent, not all Dou Fighters need weapons, so weapons aren't as highly sought after as medicinal pills, which is why weapon masters don't have the same status as alchemists. However, Na Rings are the exception. As an essential item for travel and cultivation, Na Rings are in demand all across the continent. Even a low-tier Na Ring is highly valuable.

The Instrument Guild controls nearly 60% of the Na Ring market on the continent, making it our largest source of revenue. The guild even established a special 'Casting Department' specifically for crafting and selling Na Rings. Over the past few decades, the 'Casting Department' has produced countless high-grade Na Rings, and my senior brother is the deputy head of that department. If you want to trade for Na Ling, you've found the right person."

Mo Yu felt a sense of clarity as he listened to Lan Yingying's explanation. Although the origin of Na Rings wasn't detailed in the original story, it was likely because weapon masters weren't as well-known. But controlling 60% of the Na Ring trade on the continent was significant, and with the Instrument Guild consistently crafting high-grade Na Rings, they must have accumulated a substantial amount of high-grade Na Stones. Even though Na Ling is rare within high-grade Na Stones, given the sheer volume of stones processed, they must have gathered a considerable amount of Na Ling over the years.

Realizing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile. He needed a large amount of Na Ling, and the Instrument Guild seemed to have just what he was looking for. Moreover, since Sheng Qi was Old Bing's senior disciple, they already had a connection, making the transaction more straightforward. As for the resources needed for the trade, Mo Yu had plenty.

"Thank you for telling me this, Senior Sister Lan. Could you also tell me where exactly the Instrument Guild headquarters is located in Zhongzhou?" Mo Yu asked.

"Since I'm already planning to recommend you to the guild, I suppose there's no harm in telling you. The Instrument Guild headquarters is located in the Western Region of Zhongzhou. When you get to Zhongzhou, it won't be hard to find. Also, my senior brother is quite introverted and loves crafting weapons, so he's likely to be at the headquarters. If you want Na Ling, just mention our teacher's name, and he'll help you," Lan Yingying replied with a smile.

Mo Yu nodded in gratitude, feeling that this trip was well worth it. Had he not come to the Beast Desolate City Weapon Master Branch to take the assessment, he wouldn't have met Lan Yingying, and he wouldn't have learned about the Na Ling. Without this information, who knows how long he would have spent searching for Na Ling on his own.

Having obtained the most crucial information, Mo Yu felt relieved. He then remembered something and respectfully asked, "Since I can't trade for Na Ling right now, does Senior Sister Lan have any Na Stones or other objects containing spatial energy? I am in urgent need of them as well."

Lan Yingying was momentarily surprised but then asked curiously, "Junior Brother, you sure have a lot of demands. Spatial energy-containing treasures are incredibly rare and not something the average person can use. If you truly need them, I have collected some Na Stones recently. Unlike Na Ling, Na Stones aren't as rare. If you need them, I have some that I can give you."

Mo Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Thank you, Senior Sister Lan. Na Stones are indeed very important to me. How many Na Stones do you have?"

"I have ten low-grade Na Stones and six mid-grade Na Stones," Lan Yingying said, pausing for a moment before adding with a smile, "And one high-grade Na Stone..."

"A high-grade Na Stone?"

Mo Yu's face lit up with excitement. Although low-grade and mid-grade Na Stones contain some spatial energy, after absorbing so much Ethereal Ice Crystal, that level of spatial energy was akin to a mere morsel for the Shattering Void Thunder—barely enough to satisfy it. However, a high-grade Na Stone was different. As a material for crafting high-grade Na Rings, its spatial energy was more than enough to provide a small feast for the Shattering Void Thunder.

"Senior Sister Lan, I want all of those Na Stones. How would you like to trade?" Mo Yu asked with a smile.

Lan Yingying looked at Mo Yu with a playful glint in her eyes, then covered her mouth and laughed lightly, "Since this is our first meeting and you're someone our teacher thinks highly of, I could give these to you as a gift. However, the high-grade Na Stone is extremely rare, and it pains me to part with it even as your senior sister. How about this: if you can offer something of equal value in exchange for the high-grade Na Stone, the rest of the Na Stones can be my gift to you. How does that sound?"

Mo Yu nodded thoughtfully, knowing that high-grade Na Stones were too valuable to be measured in mere money and typically required a trade of equal worth. The ten low-grade and mid-grade Na Stones alone were worth nearly a million gold coins, a significant gift. Only someone with Lan Yingying's deep background and wealth could be so generous.

Mo Yu knew better than to refuse her kindness. "Thank you, Senior Sister Lan," he said, cupping his hands in thanks. After a moment's consideration, he gently rubbed his Beast Ring with his fingers, and with a light flick, a small jade bottle appeared in his palm.

Seeing the jade bottle, Lan Yingying raised an eyebrow, her eyes filled with curiosity.

As he looked at the bottle, Mo Yu was reminded of his experiences in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and of that woman... Shaking off the memories, he gently uncorked the bottle and placed it on the table. Immediately, a wisp of purple mist rose from the bottle, and the temperature in the room seemed to increase noticeably.

Feeling the air grow warmer and seeing the purple mist, which looked like violet flames, Lan Yingying's eyes narrowed slightly. She reached out with her jade-like hand, took the bottle, and brought it to her nose. After taking a gentle whiff, her eyes lit up with recognition.

"Companion Amethyst Source?"

Mo Yu nodded slightly at her identification. The bottle contained the Companion Amethyst Source that he and Yun Yun had acquired from the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's lair in the Magical Beast Mountain Range after leaving Wutan City. He had originally collected six bottles of Companion Amethyst Source, but over time, he had used three of them, leaving only three. He hadn't expected Lan Yingying to recognize it with just a sniff.

Mo Yu glanced at the small jade bottle on the table with a hint of reluctance. He didn't have many valuable items on him at the moment, and writing out a fourth-tier pill formula would take too much time and effort, so he had no choice but to offer the Companion Amethyst Source. Though precious, it was a fair trade for a high-grade Na Stone and information on Na Ling.

Lan Yingying, recalling the details of the Companion Amethyst Source, couldn't help but be surprised. "I didn't expect you to have such a rare treasure like this, junior brother..."

"Just a lucky find," Mo Yu replied with a faint smile, looking at Lan Yingying. "So, Senior Sister Lan, do you find my offer acceptable?"

"Absolutely," Lan Yingying replied with a charming smile. She then lightly touched the Na Ring on her finger, and in an instant, over a dozen differently shaped black stones appeared on the table.

"Na Stones!"

Seeing these stones brimming with spatial energy, Mo Yu couldn't help but smile. Among the stones, one caught his attention—it was larger than the others and seemed to hold even more spatial energy.

"A high-grade Na Stone..."

Mo Yu's smile widened as he saw the basin-sized black stone, which caused a slight disturbance in the surrounding space. Devouring so many Na Stones should allow the Shattering Void Thunder to grow to its second-stage maturity. By then, while it might not enable him to travel thousands of miles like a Dou Zun expert, it would still prove quite useful.

Mo Yu reached out for the stones, and as soon as he touched them, the Shattering Void Thunder within him stirred like a ravenous beast, sending signals of hunger and a desire to devour the stones. However, knowing that this wasn't the right time or place, Mo Yu mentally calmed the Shattering Void Thunder, and it obediently settled down. Mo Yu then carefully stored the Na Stones in his Beast Ring one by one.

Lan Yingying, after thoroughly inspecting the Companion Amethyst Source, also put it away, marking the successful completion of their trade.

"Well, junior brother, the trade is done. I suppose you'll be leaving the Mulan Empire soon?" Lan Yingying guessed, recalling the bounty on Mo Yu's head.

Mo Yu nodded. "Yes, I plan to leave Beast Desolate City today and head to the western border of the empire, then return to the Jia Ma Empire."

"The Jia Ma Empire, huh? Returning home is a good choice. While Mulan Valley is powerful, they can't interfere in other empires' affairs. You'll be much safer once you're back," Lan Yingying mused before adding, "Although I can recommend you to join the Instrument Guild, you'll still need to confirm your membership in person at the guild's headquarters. The guild isn't as strict as other organizations, but remember, junior brother, never do anything to betray the guild's interests."

Mo Yu nodded seriously. He valued his potential membership in the guild and would not easily discard it. In fact, he had some ideas about the guild's potential. With Yao Lao as a backing, Xiao Yan later became the Young Master of the Starfall Pavilion, wielding significant power. While Mo Yu wasn't interested in pointless comparisons, having control over a faction would greatly aid his growth. To reach greater heights, a strong faction was essential—solo efforts would only get him so far.

Unlike families or sects, Mo Yu found himself drawn to the Instrument Guild. Although currently scattered and lesser-known, the guild was only lacking top-tier weapon masters to elevate its status. With Mo Yu's expertise as a former grandmaster weapon master, perhaps one day, the Instrument Guild could rival even the Alchemist Tower.

Lost in thought, Mo Yu's expression remained calm. After hearing Lan Yingying's advice, he solemnly nodded, "Don't worry, Senior Sister Lan. As a weapon master, I won't do anything to harm the guild."

After chatting for a bit longer, Mo Yu finally stood up to take his leave. He was set on leaving Beast Desolate City that day.

In response to Lan Yingying's curious gaze, Mo Yu used his disguise technique to return to his ordinary appearance.

"Amazing disguise technique," Lan Yingying remarked with surprise, then smiled, "Let me walk you out."

Mo Yu nodded.

As the two walked out of the Weapon Master Branch, many people respectfully greeted Lan Yingying as they passed. When they noticed Mo Yu following behind her, they were momentarily stunned. Their eyes quickly scanned the purple robe symbolizing a third-tier weapon master, and then their gazes settled on his young face with shock. Clearly, they were amazed by the sight of such a young third-tier weapon master.

Ignoring the astonished looks from passersby, Mo Yu followed Lan Yingying through the city. After turning down several streets, they finally arrived at the city gates.

Just as Mo Yu was about to say his goodbyes to Lan Yingying and leave, a cold voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Heh, Junior Brother Yu Mo, leaving Beast Desolate City so soon? Are you running away because you've done something wrong?"

Mo Yu was momentarily taken aback. Turning around, he saw Mu Qing standing there with a cold smile on his face. However, what shocked Mo Yu more was the presence of three men with powerful auras, dressed in green robes, standing beside Mu Qing.

Noticing the three unexpected figures, Mo Yu's gaze focused on the young man leading them, and his expression grew serious.

"Little Beast King!"

(End of Chapter)

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