Lingxu, Sword Coffin, Blind Swordsman

The cloud boat was conspicuous, and ripples appeared in the space as it passed through the city's protective formation.

Many cultivators in the city looked up at the cloud boat.

"The Tao family's cloud boat!"

"Nonsense, who else but the Tao family can fly a cloud boat in Peach Blossom City?"

Many people discussed the cloud boat.

The cloud boat flew towards the Tao family's direction, but the expected welcome did not appear.

The cloud boat slowly landed in the Tao family's mansion courtyard. The group jumped down, but only an old man stood below, bowing in greeting.

Tao Manman's expression was a little unpleasant as she questioned the old man.

"Elder Li, are my father and the others not in the mansion?"

Li Guanyi and the others landed, with Cao Yan supporting Tang Ru.

Their eyes swept across the Tao family's mansion, which was decorated elegantly and serenely, not extravagant but meticulous in every detail.

Pavilions, terraces, and viewing corridors were all present.

The white-haired old man bowed and said,

"Miss, you are aware of the recent events in the mansion. The family head is currently busy."

"Please, esteemed guests, follow me."

Tao Haifeng came to Tao Manman's side and whispered,

"Take your friends to the hall to sit for a while. I'll go find your father."

Tao Manman nodded slightly, forcing a smile.

"My father might be busy right now. I'll take you to the hall to sit for a moment."

Li Guanyi and the others didn't say much, following Tao Manman towards the reception hall.

Cao Yan didn't speak, but silently took out a Dan Master's robe from his storage ring and put it on.

The old man leading the way ahead, his pupils suddenly contracted the moment he turned his head, and he couldn't help swallowing.

When he saw the emblem and rank on Cao Yan's robe, he quickly took out a jade slip to transmit a message to Tao Qixuan!

Tao Qixuan, the head of the Tao family, is ostensibly a True Immortal Eighth Level cultivator, but in reality, he is a Half-Step Golden Immortal Realm expert!

The Tao family's ability to reach this point indicates that its strength is by no means as simple as it appears on the surface.

Otherwise, the Tao family would not have sent their precious daughter to the Great Xia Sword Sect for cultivation.

At this moment, Tao Qixuan was talking loudly in the backyard reception hall.

A middle-aged man smiled lightly with self-importance.

"Brother Tao, you can rest assured if you leave this escort matter to me."

"Our five brothers have been in this business for so many years, and I believe you know our reputation in Qingxuan Continent."

Tao Qixuan wore a dark gold python robe, his hair meticulously groomed.

With his hands in his sleeves, he sat upright and dignified, his features well-defined, and his tiger eyes gave people a sense of imposing authority.

Although middle-aged, he maintained his figure extremely well, showing no signs of getting fat.

Moreover, he didn't seem to be tainted by the many vices of wine, women, and wealth like many merchants.

Tao Qixuan frowned slightly, feeling uneasy.

The cultivation realms of these five people were at least True Immortal Third Level.

The person in front of him was even at True Immortal Fifth Level.

"I understand what Fellow Daoist Liao Wen is saying."

"Originally... the five of you, plus our Tao family cultivators, would have been a very strong guard team."

"But as I said, this shipment is extremely precious and very, very important to our Tao family, allowing no room for error."

Liao Wen's eyes flickered. The price offered by the Tao family this time was simply too tempting.

Gritting his teeth, Liao Wen held out a hand, making a gesture of nine.

"Ten percent off! We'll give you a ten percent discount on our escort fee!"

But Tao Qixuan just glanced at Liao Wen indifferently, raised his teacup, and took a sip.

"The Tao family doesn't lack that little bit of money."

At this moment, Tao Haifeng knocked on the door and walked in.

First, he cupped his fist at Liao Wen, then came to Tao Qixuan's side and whispered something in his ear.

Tao Qixuan raised an eyebrow, narrowed his eyes, got up, turned to Liao Wen, and said with a smile.

"Brother Liao, please sit for a while. My precious daughter has brought some friends over. I'll go take a look."

"I'll host a banquet in the mansion later. Someone will take you there."

Liao Wen frowned slightly. Although he was a little unhappy, he didn't dare to say much. He could only get up and smile.

"It's okay, Brother Tao. You don't need to pay too much attention to us. We're all rough people, so just be casual."

Tao Qixuan smiled, cupped his fist in farewell, and then Tao Haifeng followed behind him.

"Is what you said true?"

"Absolutely true! If you don't believe me, big brother, go see for yourself."

Tao Haifeng patted his chest to guarantee that he was telling the truth.

"Moreover, Manman herself said that these people are the most outstanding disciples in the Great Xia Sword Sect, and one of them is a Third-Rank Dan Master!"

"Not only is he a Third-Rank Dan Master, but the Dan Master robe he's wearing... I think it's a bit unusual, it seems to be from the Eight Desolate Pill Palace!"

Tao Qixuan's expression turned serious upon hearing this!

Eight Desolate Pill Palace!

The weight of these words was simply too great.

Tao Qixuan recalled what Tao Manman had said last night and suddenly felt that his daughter hadn't been lying.

The two quickly arrived at the reception hall. Tao Manman immediately smiled when she saw Tao Qixuan.

"Dad!"

Tao Qixuan laughed heartily, opened his arms, and hugged the girl who flew over.

"Hahaha, you're such a big girl, still so lively."

However, just as Tao Qixuan turned to look at the hall, Li Guanyi and the others happened to turn their heads towards the door at the same time, all standing up.

Seven people.

As they stood up, each of them exuded a faint pressure, and everyone was high-spirited and composed.

Tao Qixuan's eyelids twitched slightly, and he unconsciously pulled Tao Manman behind him with his left hand.

An inexplicable sense of threat welled up from the bottom of his heart.

Especially that white-robed, white-eyed woman and the woman in the light blue dress...

Li Guanyi smiled, leading his brothers and sisters to cup their fists in greeting.

"Junior Li Congxin, greets Senior Tao."

"..."

Everyone greeted one by one, introducing themselves.

Tao Qixuan stepped into the door, also cupping his fist in return to show respect.

His gaze lingered slightly on Li Guanyi, Cao Yan, and Gu Li.

Finally, his gaze fell on Tang Ru, whose aura was weak.

"Fellow young friends, you must be tired from your journey. Please forgive Tao for the inadequate hospitality."

Everyone sat down. Before anyone could exchange pleasantries, the old butler hurried over.

"Family Head, this method is really not working. No one wants it even if we give it away for free... The number of customers in the商会is decreasing instead of increasing."

Tao Qixuan nodded helplessly and waved his hand.

"If this batch of inventory can't be cleared, then forget it. Sell it to other商会at a low price."

Upon hearing this, the weak Tang Ru braced himself and asked.

"What method?"

"Giving away the inventory items for free after purchasing a certain amount of goods?"

Tang Ru's voice was very abrupt. Tao Qixuan glanced at Tao Manman, assuming that she had revealed it during a casual chat on the way back.

He nodded.

"That's right. The商会previously had some stockpiled pills. The quality is average, not the best, but not bad either, at least 80% potency."

"Now no one wants it even if we give it away for free, and the number of商会customers is constantly decreasing."

Tang Ru closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep, as he was really exhausted, and sneered.

"Of course no one wants it..."

"If you continue to do this, all your商会customers will run away. The starting point is good, but the impression it gives to customers is extremely poor."

Tao Qixuan's eyes flickered as he turned to look at Tang Ru, smiling as he asked.

"Then... in your opinion, young friend, what should I do?"