Unexpectedly, these cultivators eager to use the spiritual ship to flee turned out to be quite generous, and he sold more than forty tickets.

Except for less than ten that were given as favors, the rest were solid transactions of spirit stones.

It was even more profitable than a round-trip trade venture.

"It’s a pity the slots are not enough, otherwise this trip would have had the hope of gathering enough Core Formation Spiritual Talent for Kui’Er." Master Meng sighed with regret.

Li Ji’an then found the group from the Si Shui Commerce Association.

"Greetings, Elder Huang." The old steward bowed respectfully.

"Old Yuan, how many commerce associations are there in total for this trip? How many slots does our commerce association have?" Li Ji’an casually asked.

The old steward felt slightly awkward and lowered his voice, "Elder, currently, in our trade with the Celestial Cyan Domain, Five Blessings Commerce Association holds the largest share, being the second-in-command of the Business Alliance. We need to rely on them to establish a foothold in the Business Alliance, so we can’t afford to offend them.

Next is the Jinhua Commerce Association, which holds deep hostility towards us. Although the chairman tries to curry favor in every possible way, it results only in accepting gifts, without any action, even setting traps.

After that are the Cyan Luo Commerce Association and Golden Toad Commerce Association, although powerful, they are more friendly towards us...

Our commerce association only holds a ten percent share, allowed to carry ten people and ten tons of cargo. We already have seven people this time, including you, Elder, which leaves only two slots."

"Oh? Have the other two slots been sold?" Li Ji’an asked curiously.

The old steward sheepishly shook his head, "Jinhua Commerce Association had negotiated to exchange the two remaining slots for a ten percent share of the cargo!"

Li Ji’an shook his head with a smile but didn’t say much; the grudges and grievances among commerce associations were none of his concern.

"Huh?" As each of the commerce associations brought their people onto the spiritual ship, Li Ji’an’s divine sense suddenly paused.

He sensed that the disguised Yao Rui was negotiating with a commerce association in front.

"As long as you take me to the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain, I can sign a Spirit Contract with you for twenty years!" As she spoke, Fire Element Magical Power surged from her palm, bringing intense spiritual pressure.

"You will definitely not lose!" Yao Rui was confident and assertive.

However, she didn’t succeed.

Looking around, she frowned secretly.

That day, Senior Brother Li suddenly disappeared, which worried her, but then she received a transmission from Elder Tian, urging her to find a way to leave, expressing a pessimistic view of the situation.

She instantly understood that Li Ji’an was likely planning to flee the Celestial Cyan Domain as well.

So she pursued at full speed, ending up here.

Yet after searching for a long time, she still couldn’t see Senior Brother Li. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Could I have misunderstood Senior Brother Li, and he doesn’t intend to escape?"

"No! Only by leaving will there be a chance to return and avenge! I must live well." At that moment, flames flared in Yao Rui’s eyes.

With this thought, Yao Rui finally came to the Si Shui Commerce Association’s group.

"Fellow Daoist..."

"Sorry, our commerce association has a small share and no available slots left." Before Yao Rui could finish, the old steward spoke first.

"Fellow Daoist, though I have an Earth Grade Spirit Root and superior cultivation technique, I am willing to defend your association for thirty years after Core Formation!" This was the last commerce association, and Yao Rui had no other options.

The old steward sensed the profound and pure Fire Element Magical Power from Yao Rui, along with her affinity with spiritual qi, and indeed felt somewhat tempted.

However...

"Indeed, the fairy has the talent of a True Man, and the conditions are fair and just." Li Ji’an immediately spoke.

Seeing her catching up, he couldn’t ignore it now even though he hadn’t called her upon leaving.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, but can you really make the decision?" Yao Rui frowned as she looked at Li Ji’an with suspicion.

"Hahaha, but of course, I am indeed the Honored Guest Elder!" Li Ji’an slightly raised his chin.

"Elder, we have no slots left, both have been exchanged with the Jinhua Commerce Association!" The old steward hurriedly reminded.

Li Ji’an laughed disdainfully and patted the old steward’s shoulder, "Old Yuan, knowing well that the Jinhua Commerce Association is a thankless white-eyed wolf, why persist in feeding it? Today, I’m saying no to it!"