Chapter 1013: Chapter 981: Li Kahe of the Profound Yang Sect

"Is there none?"

Lu Ping appeared calm and collected, looking particularly peaceful and reserved, without showing any aggressive air.

This question prompted the elder to involuntarily release his divine sense toward Lu Ping, attempting to gauge Lu Ping’s strength, wondering how he dared to inquire about such information.

As a result, as soon as his divine sense touched Lu Ping, it felt as though it plunged into the sea, seemingly boundless, like entering a vast ocean.

Couldn’t grasp it, not in the slightest.

The elder was startled inside, but forced a calm expression on his face. When he met Lu Ping’s gaze again, he saw Lu Ping smiling warmly.

"Senior, I... I was presumptuous."

Realizing that probing with divine sense was impolite, the elder promptly apologized and amended, "Senior, are you truly seeking information on Tier Six Demon Beasts?"

The elder was quite surprised by Lu Ping’s request.

Because Tier Six Demon Beasts are the top-tier beasts in the Sea of Ten Thousand Stars; if there’s even one, it is enough to attract widespread attention.

The purpose of collecting information on Tier Six Demon Beasts, aside from slaying them, could be what else?

The Hongfu Commerce Association has been established for hundreds of years, and they’ve only collected information on five Tier Six Demon Beasts, and over the years, these five still divide the area and haven’t been cleared out.

They really want to clear them out, but it’s difficult. Who has the strength?

Seeing the elder’s demeanor, Lu Ping smiled faintly and seriously nodded his head.

"Indeed."

Upon hearing this, the elder realized Lu Ping’s significant background, and took a deep breath to respond.

"Senior... Senior, please wait a moment."

Earlier, probing Lu Ping’s aura with divine sense yielded nothing, feeling like it vanished, left the elder immensely shocked.

The youth before him surely surpassed the Crystallization Stage, at least at the Golden Core Stage level.

Such strength cannot be offended.

The elder dared not delay, accompanied by a smile he invited Lu Ping to sit at the elegant seat beside him, to wait for a moment.

Then, he immediately turned and went to the back hall.

When it comes to Tier Four Demon Beast information, due to his limited capabilities, he temporarily could not manage it and needed to request instruction from the upper levels of the commerce association.

Lu Ping waited quietly for a while, shortly afterward, a white-robed elder quickly arrived.

Before he sat down, at the prior elder’s indication, the white-robed elder smilingly bowed to Lu Ping and voluntarily introduced himself.

"This humble one is Li Kahe from the Profound Yang Sect, one of the deacons of this market, and also the ninth elder of the Profound Yang Sect. It is truly an honor for us that a fellow cultivator would visit our commerce association."

Li Kahe appeared particularly enthusiastic, with a broad smile upon opening his mouth, without an ounce of pretentiousness, leaving a very good first impression.

"May I know how to address you, fellow cultivator?"

Lu Ping slightly nodded, revealing his background: "Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Ping."

The Cyan Mountain Sect needed to establish its reputation in the Outer Sea, hence there was no need to hide.

"Cyan Mountain Sect..."

Li Kahe softly muttered, recalling something in his mind.

"The name Cyan Mountain Sect seems so familiar; could it be the Divinity Transformation Sect in Lingxi State? That’s a giant force indeed; the status of this individual within the Cyan Mountain Sect mustn’t be low, possibly related to the sect’s founding ancestor, mustn’t offend."

Li Kahe thought to himself.

Lu Ping covertly swept his divine sense over Li Kahe, instantly discerning that Li Kahe’s strength was at the Third-Layer Golden Core, which was fairly average for his age.

Unaware of Lu Ping’s actions, Li Kahe sat opposite Lu Ping, while the previous elder respectfully stood aside.

At this moment, a maid served tea, desserts, and other refreshments.

"Fellow cultivator, this tea is our commerce association’s premium spirit tea, named Enlightenment Tea. Consuming it promotes cultivation progress. If you find it to your taste, please sample it; we can chat leisurely."

Li Kahe said warmly.

Enlightenment Tea is the unique spirit tea of the Profound Yang Sect, which bears leaves once every hundred years. Cultivators consuming spirit tea brewed from these leaves experience clarity and enlightenment, enhancing cultivation techniques.

Offering Enlightenment Tea as a treat designates Lu Ping as Hongfu Commerce Association’s most esteemed guest, a treatment generally reserved only for the higher-ups of the Profound Yang Sect.

Lu Ping had heard of Enlightenment Tea’s reputation; this spirit tea also varies in tier. His previous encounters with Enlightenment Tea weren’t at such high tiers.

Currently, sensing slightly, he discovered that the tier of this Enlightenment Tea reached Tier Five.

Though there were only three tea leaves in his cup, this item isn’t sold externally, it’s an in-house possession of the Profound Yang Sect, with a small portion flowing into the hands of the seven major commerce associations.

Guessing Lu Ping’s considerable background, likely at least a Nascent Soul True Monarch, Li Kahe welcomed him with utmost sincerity, whether or not the association can win him over. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Observing the other’s sincerity, Lu Ping didn’t immediately taste the spirit tea, as there are many cultivators in the cultivation realm who tamper with food, spirit fruits, or spirit tea in attempts to murder and rob.

"Haha, your caution is too high. They probably gauged your strength, estimating you are not just a Golden Core Cultivator but a Nascent Soul True Monarch, who dares to harm you?"

"I see the righteous aura surrounds the two of them, with mighty sword qi, unlikely to be despicable scoundrels, you can be at ease."

The voice of Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s avatar sounded.

Lu Ping internally smiled wryly, his gaze shifted onto Li Kahe.

"My purpose was spoken earlier by that fellow cultivator, discuss it. Can you provide me with the information I desire? I’m willing to offer some compensation."

Confirming Lu Ping’s intent once again, Li Kahe promptly shook his head, smiling wryly.

"Fellow cultivator, you’re too courteous. Concerning demon beast information, it’s provided free of charge, no compensation required, just hope that fellow cultivators bring back beast resources here for registration and exchange after slaying the beasts."

At this point, Li Kahe spoke directly: "Information on Tier Six Demon Beasts, we do indeed possess some, unsure if it’s what you seek."

"Does fellow cultivator have specific requirements, such as certain strength levels of the beasts, suitable range, proximity, etc.?"

Lu Ping considered for a moment, then said, "As long as it doesn’t exceed mid-stage Divinity Transformation."

His own strength was that of First-Layer Divinity Transformation, with Red Shadow Spiritual Treasure at hand, and the system’s assistance, he was capable of battling same-tier cultivators.

But if it’s beyond Second-Layer, Third-Layer, or even higher, he wouldn’t dare to risk it.

Hearing Lu Ping’s condition, Li Kahe nodded, adhering to a serious work ethic. He asked seriously, "Your requirement we can meet precisely, but there is one concern I need clarified, to report to the sect naturally. I hope you won’t hesitate to enlighten us."