In a private room on the second floor of the Welcome Pavilion, Lin Tianming sat opposite the other party.
There was still some time before Ye Pinghai’s scheduled arrival, and the two chatted to pass the time.
He recounted some of the rumors that had been circulating throughout the day and awaited Lin Shilu’s opinion on them.
Sure enough, upon hearing the news, Lin Shilu was similarly stirred.
The purpose of their trip to Qianchuan Market was to establish a foothold, but setting up a shop in the market was not so easy,
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Due to the bustling popularity of Qianchuan Market and consistently good business, most families conducting business there made a handsome profit.
As a result, various shop spaces in the market had always been highly sought after, with hardly any powers willing to voluntarily give up their lease and forfeit the opportunity to make money.
And once a location became available, it would quickly be rented by Foundation Establishment Families, with sometimes more than ten families competing to bid for a single shop space, even leading some to form grudges over it.
Given this, it was not easy for the Lin Family to rent a shop within a short period of time.
If the Gao Family was indeed planning to sell Lingxiao Tower, it would unquestionably be great news for the Lin Family.
Having just arrived in the market, they had stumbled upon such a rare opportunity; their luck could be described as extremely good.
With this thought, Lin Shilu suppressed the excitement in his heart and then inquired,
"Tianming, what do you think about the likelihood that the Gao Family intends to sell Lingxiao Tower? Is there any hidden secret in this?"
After some thought and recalling the rumors he had heard that day, Lin Tianming responded,
"This matter has caused quite a stir, and I don’t think it’s without foundation. Considering the fact that the Gao Family was jointly attacked by Wei Zhou and suffered heavy losses, it is possible that they are indeed contemplating the sale."
"That makes sense!"
Lin Shilu nodded, and Lin Tianming continued.
"If the Gao Family truly intends to sell, many families will surely want to rent it. With our limited power, securing a spot would certainly come at a significant cost!"
"Without a doubt, numerous Foundation Establishment Families will compete, and our Lin Family, previously not well-known, will find it difficult to stand out."
After Lin Tianming finished analyzing, Lin Shilu was not disheartened but calmly said,
"Daoist Ye, having been in the market for many years and being a Second Order High-Grade Alchemy Master, may have some connections. When he arrives, let’s inquire further."
"We can only do so!"
No sooner had the words been spoken than the protective enchantments of the private room flashed.
"Daoist Ye has arrived, let’s go welcome him!"
After instructing, the two got up. Lin Shilu then made a single-handed seal and cast a Law Decree, which vanished into the enchantment and disappeared.
As the light flashed again, the entrance to the room revealed the figure of Ye Pinghai.
After not seeing him for several years, Ye Pinghai’s aura seemed even more formidable.
Lin Shilu, with Lin Tianming beside him, walked forward with a bright smile and then offered a respectful bow with folded hands.
"Haha, Brother Ye, it’s been a long time, younger brother pays his respects..."
"Junior has seen Elder Ye!" Lin Tianming gave a respectful bow with his hands clasped.
Ye Pinghai, with a beaming smile as if meeting an old friend, returned the gesture with both hands clasped.
Then, upon seeing Lin Tianming, he was immediately astonished and spoke in admiring tones.
"Young Brother Lin is truly a dragon among men. In just a few years, you have already succeeded in Foundation Establishment; such cultivation speed is truly terrifying!"
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Lin Shilu chuckled modestly and responded,
"Not at all, Brother Ye exalts me. My junior here has only been lucky and diligent, leading to a faster cultivation pace. As for his talent, it is hardly remarkable in the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World!"
After finishing his words, Ye Pinghai did not continue the subject. He waved his hand to change the topic and said playfully,
"Now that Young Brother Lin has made a breakthrough, we are both Foundation Establishment Cultivators. You should now address each other as fellow daoists!"
Lin Tianming shook his head repeatedly upon hearing this and then said,
"Elder Ye, you flatter me too much. Though we both are at Foundation Establishment, you are at the Ninth Level and a Second Order High-Grade Alchemy Master, a formidable figure in the entirety of Qianchuan Market. How could I compare myself to you?"
Lin Tianming continued with a series of compliments, and then, with sincerity, said,
"Moreover, you are as close as brothers with my grandfather and Fifteenth Grandfather, and you have helped the Lin Family many times. If I were to address you as a fellow daoist, would it not upset the order of seniority?"
"Haha..."
With Lin Tianming’s explanation, Ye Pinghai laughed heartily, and the atmosphere among them became much warmer.
Once things calmed down, Ye Pinghai said,
"Brother Lin has been kind to me, and indeed we have addressed each other as brothers. Since you say so, I’ll take the liberty to forgo formalities. From now on, if you don’t mind, you may call me Grandpa Sea, how about that?"
"Junior has seen Grandpa Sea!" Lin Tianming instantly agreed, greeting him with a bow.
Hearing Ye Pinghai’s words and his initiative in showing goodwill towards the Lin Family, Lin Shilu on the side was very pleased and repeatedly agreed,
"It should be so indeed!"
After a few pleasantries, Lin Shilu invited Ye Pinghai to take a seat, while Lin Tianming instructed the servants waiting outside to serve a full table of food.
Each took their seats, and Lin Shilu pulled out two golden gourds, uncorking one to let its fragrance fill the air.
He stood to pour wine for Ye Pinghai and didn’t forget to add,
"Brother Ye, these jugs of ’Haoyu Fruit Wine’ were personally brewed by Ninth Brother, infused with a large amount of precious Spiritual Medicine. It enhances cultivation and is not something we commonly consume."