Chapter 186: Trade Route

Chapter 186: Trade Route

Meng Zhang was about to enter his own shop when he heard a greeting from behind, "Sect Master Meng." He turned around and saw Gu Tanghai rushing towards him.

"Sect Master Meng, may I have a word with you? I have an important matter to discuss," Gu Tanghai said urgently.

Over the years, Taiyi Sect and Shi Family had maintained a good relationship on the surface, engaging in a significant amount of trade. Perhaps due to concerns about Luo Ye, who had appeared with Meng Zhang in the past, Gu Tanghai had always been friendly towards Taiyi Sect.

Meng Zhang nodded and followed Gu Tanghai, leaving the area.

Gu Tanghai led Meng Zhang a long way until they arrived at a small building in the center of Singing Sand City. This was the administrative building of Singing Sand City, where Gu Tanghai often handled various internal and external affairs of the market.

Gu Tanghai led Meng Zhang into a hall, asked him to sit down, and served tea and snacks. Knowing Meng Zhang's character, he didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"Sect Master Meng, the main reason I asked you to come here is because the blockade by the Flying Swan Sect has caused a lot of inconvenience for everyone. The market has been stagnant and desolate."

"Therefore, after discussing with several other Sect Masters, we have decided to open up new trade routes and seek new business opportunities."

Meng Zhang had heard many rumors about this matter before, including from Gu Tanghai. He wholeheartedly agreed with it.

In recent years, Meng Zhang had increasingly felt the disadvantages of the lack of trade routes. Taiyi Sect's supply of spirit grain was barely sufficient, and during good harvests, they could sell a portion of it externally. However, there was a shortage of medicinal pills. Shi Family provided most of them, and their own sect's Pill Hall could only provide a small portion.

Some disciples in the sect practiced certain special techniques that required specific spiritual materials. Meng Zhang had to secretly go to Firewell Market to purchase small quantities, often not enough for their needs.

As for other magic tools, talismans, and so on, they were even more scarce. Even the sect-protecting great formation at the mountain gate had not been established yet.

They could barely sustain themselves during peacetime, but once a war broke out, there would be a severe shortage of various resources.

Currently, Taiyi Sect had some mineral deposits. In addition to the original scarlet copper and white hidden earth mines, they had also acquired the mysterious iron and thousand dust sand mines.

However, due to a lack of manpower and a lack of market outlets, these mines had to be temporarily idle or minimally exploited. Without being able to transport the resources and earn spirit stones, they couldn't acquire the necessary spiritual materials.

This was not a healthy state for the sect's development.

Several Sect Masters have debated these two different options many times in the past.

Due to his limited knowledge and experience, Meng Zhang has no understanding or preference for the Jiuqu League and has not participated in the debates.

Now that Gu Tanghai has brought up the issue of opening up trade routes again, it should mean that a decision has been made.

Before Meng Zhang could speak, Gu Tanghai continued on his own.

"After much discussion, we have finally decided to go together to the Jiuqu League. Even if the journey is more dangerous, the rewards will be greater."

"If Sect Master Meng is interested, it's best to start preparing early."

"Of course, there's no need to rush. Even if everything goes smoothly, we won't set off for several years."

Taiyi Sect also greatly needs external trade. Since a decision has been made, Meng Zhang naturally agrees to join the endeavor.

Meng Zhang readily agrees and will depart with everyone in a few years.

During these years, Taiyi Sect will make many preparations, gather various goods for trading, and compile a list of items to be purchased.

In just a few sentences, both sides have reached an agreement on this matter without any doubts.

Gu Tanghai lifted his teacup, took a sip, paused for a moment, and then continued speaking.

"The second matter is that Elder Dan Yihu from Twin Success Valley has asked me to act as an intermediary and contact the various Sect Masters to undertake a major task together."

As Gu Tanghai spoke, he took out a lantern from his storage bag.

The lantern had an ancient appearance, seemingly made of bronze. Its surface was covered in rust and tarnished with copper stains.

"Golden Crow Lantern," Meng Zhang stared at the lantern for a long time before becoming somewhat excited.

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