The Portal of Wonderland

Hehe, our Tianwu Baoxuan is originally affiliated to the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce. If Fellow Daoist Mu was once a distinguished guest of our Chamber of Commerce, he will naturally be regarded as our regular customer. But fellow Daoist, can you show me some proof? Said.

Shi Mu didn't say anything else, flipped over with one hand, and took out an orange jade tablet from the ring of dust, engraved with a monster pattern with eight heads and eight faces, exquisite and lifelike.

This was the token that Xu Luzi sent to him after Shi Mu had entrusted the mission to the branch of the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce in Quyang City, so that he could keep it safely.

The shopkeeper took the jade plate, carefully identified it, then raised his head and said:

That's right, it's indeed a VIP Order from our chamber of commerce. But it seems that this item was issued by Dongzhou Continent. Could it be that your Excellency is from Dongzhou Continent?

That's right, I once stayed in Quyang City, the ancient country of Xixia, and had some business dealings with Elder Xu Luzi. He gave this to me. Shi Mu nodded.

It turned out to be Master Xu's old friend, sorry! My surname is Shi, but I am the shopkeeper here. Fellow Daoist Mu is our distinguished guest, please move inside to talk. Hearing the words of the shopkeeper, the shopkeeper obviously became much closer to Shi Mu.

With that said, shopkeeper Shi turned around and walked to a side door next to the house, stopped and turned around, and made a gesture of invitation to Shi Mu.

You're polite. Shi Mu said, and walked into the side door.

Under the leadership of shopkeeper Shi, the two came to an elegantly furnished room, and the attendants served tea.

Does Master Shi know Master Xu Luzi? Shi Mu asked.

Master Xu is a well-known master craftsman in our society, and I naturally recognize it. When Master Xu came to Xihe Continent more than ten years ago, I asked him for some advice on crafting. Shopkeeper Shi laughed. .

Mu heard that there seemed to be great turmoil in Xixia Kingdom a few days ago, but I don't know what's going on there now? Shi Mu asked.

Mu Daoyou refers to the fact that Tongtian Xianjiao and Tianmozong jointly attacked Mingyue Dongjiao. I have heard about this matter. After this battle, Mingyue Dongjiao was destroyed, and Quyang City is completely different today. If you want to I don't know when it will be back to its former glory. Shopkeeper Shi said with a sigh.

Then the branch of the Guild of Commerce in Quyang City... Shi Mu said.

Hehe, that won't be the case. Our Tianwu Chamber of Commerce has only been involved in business-related matters since ancient times, and has never participated in disputes between various forces, so most of the forces will still give it a little bit of light. Now the Chamber of Commerce is in Quyang City. The business is still the same, and Master Xu is still in charge. Shopkeeper Shi laughed.

So that's the case, but I was too worried. In fact, when Mu came here today, besides asking about the auction, he also wanted to ask if the consignment before the next one has been completed. The background of the Chamber of Commerce became more and more curious.

Of course, fellow Taoist Mu, please sit here for a while and have some tea. Shopkeeper Shi nodded, and walked out with Shi Mu's orange jade plaque.

Shi Mu picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, with a thoughtful look on his face, he didn't know what he was thinking.

After a while, Shopkeeper Shi came back with a slightly strange expression on his face.

I wonder if Mu's commission has been completed? Shi Mu asked with a slight frown.

Friend Daoist Mu's entrustment is to deliver a letter to a woman named Zhong Xiu? Shopkeeper Shi asked.

Not bad. Shi Mu replied.

According to the records in the meeting, this letter has been delivered safely, fellow daoists can rest assured. Shopkeeper Shi said.

That's good. I don't know if I can ask your Chamber of Commerce to help me to check again. How is Zhong Xiu's current situation, has it been affected by the war? Shi Mu said.

This matter is a bit difficult. For some reason, all information about this woman has been sealed by the chamber of commerce. I tried to inquire before going down, but found that I couldn't find any information about her. Shopkeeper Shi was a little embarrassed Said.

Why is this again, does Shopkeeper Shi know the reason? Shi Mu raised his eyebrows and asked.

I'm sorry, I don't know the reason, but I'm just telling you the truth. Shopkeeper Shi said.

Shi Mu frowned, looking at the shopkeeper's appearance, it didn't seem like a fake.

Does this happen often in your chamber of commerce? Or, what circumstances make your Tianwu chamber of commerce seal up a person's information so much? He was silent for a while, and changed his question in a roundabout way.

This kind of situation should be extremely rare, and this is the first time I have encountered it. However, the life of the Zhong Xiu that Fellow Daoist Mu is looking for is safe. Maybe something related to the chamber of commerce was involved, which led to the news It was sealed. Shopkeeper Shi said.

Then is there a way to unseal Zhong Xiu's information? How many spirit stones do I need? Shi Mu still asked unwillingly.

Impossible, our club has very strict rules. No matter how many spirit stones you get, there is nothing you can do about sealed information. Shopkeeper Shi shook his head.

Well, if there is any change in Zhong Xiu's situation, please be sure to inform me. It doesn't matter how many spirit stones you need. Shi Mu said with a wry smile.

That's natural, don't worry fellow Taoist Mu. By the way, the auction held by the chamber of commerce will be held in two days. If fellow Taoist Mu is interested, you can come to participate. This is a pass. The shopkeeper said, taking out a golden card. handed things to Shi Mu.

Are there any high-level apes and monsters in the auction? Shi Mu asked after taking the card.

Ape essence blood? This old man has seen the item list of this auction, and it seems that there is no such thing. The shopkeeper was startled, then shook his head.

Shi Mu felt a little depressed, his luck seemed to be quite bad today, and he didn't find out anything.

Since there is nothing he wants, there is no need to participate in the auction.

He was about to get up to say goodbye and leave when he suddenly raised his brows, remembering something, and asked again:

One more thing, I wonder if your chamber of commerce can help?

Fellow Daoist Mu said it's all right, as long as we can do it, naturally I won't refuse. Shopkeeper Shi said.

Mu wants to rent a fire room in Rikang City, I wonder if you can help? Shi Mu asked.

Fire Room? Those are all controlled by members of the Snake Department and Mingyue Western Sect. Our Tianwu Chamber of Commerce has not dabbled in the forging and alchemy industries in Rikang City. Please forgive me for being helpless. Shopkeeper Shi apologized. Said.

Your Tianwu Chamber of Commerce claims to be omnipotent, why Shitou asked three things in a row, and you all make excuses! Cai'er, who had been quietly on Shi Mu's shoulder, suddenly yelled.

Shopkeeper Shi showed a look of surprise on his face, glanced at Caier, pondered for a while, and asked:

What's the use of the fire room, Fellow Daoist Mu? Could it be that you want to refine your own weapon, make alchemy, or have other uses?

Neither, Mu's practice is special and requires an environment in the Fire Origin Spiritual Land, so it is necessary to rent a fire room. Shi Mu said.

If this is the case, the old man has another way, which may be feasible. Shopkeeper Shi said.

What way? Shi Mu's eyes lit up.

Mu Daoyou wait a moment. Shopkeeper Shi turned and walked out of the room. This time, it took a quarter of an hour before he came back with a somewhat worn-out classic in his hand.

Fellow Daoist Mu please take a look.

Shi Mu took it, and the simple seal characters of Qi Men Zhen Tu on the cover of the classic came into view.

He flipped through it, and was pleasantly surprised to find that there were several magic formations recorded in this thin booklet, one of which was called the Enlightening Fire Formation. Create an environment with rich fire aura like a volcano.

Speaking of this array, it was originally researched by a senior in the chamber of commerce who tried to cultivate a top-quality fire-attribute spiritual grass, and artificially created a suitable environment. Unfortunately, the resources consumed by this move were too large, and the gains outweighed the losses, so I just gave up. Fortunately, this formation has been passed down, and it should be helpful to the situation of Mu Daoyou. Shopkeeper Shi said.

This Enriching Fire Formation is really useful to me, how many spirit stones does this classic book need? Shi Mu asked.

The magic circles recorded in this Qimen Formation Picture are quite remote and unpopular, but no one has paid attention to them for many years. Fellow Daoist Mu needs them, and I will count you five hundred spirit stones if you are old. Shopkeeper Shi said.

Shi Mu readily paid the Lingshi and left Tianwu Baoxuan.

Back at his residence, he couldn't wait to study the fire formation carefully.

According to the records, the number of fire stones and fire spirit stones required for this formation really reached an astronomical figure, and the fire attribute vitality in the fire spirit land created by it is really good.

Shi Mu has some fire spirit stones on him, but compared with the amount needed to arrange the formation, it is far from enough.

The fire stone is mainly used to stabilize the magic circle and prevent excessive dissipation of fire energy. Although the price itself is acceptable, the amount required is too large, and the cost of spirit stones is not a small amount.

Coupled with the consumption of a large amount of fire-attribute spirit stones, I am afraid that if he spends all his current savings, it will only last for a while.

Now that I am trapped in the city, I don't know how long it will take to get out. If I can build a fire room and practice the eighth layer of the Red Monkey Fire Sutra, then everything will be worth it.

But before that, you need to find a suitable place.

Two days later, Shi Mu found a remote and secluded house through Fangyazi in the city.

This house is located in the north of the city. It has a large area, but the price is not expensive.

According to Senior Mu's request, the room here is definitely enough. And it's located in a remote place, so no one will disturb you. A gray-clothed man said.

This person looked a little like a rat, but he was quite enthusiastic about Shi Mu.

Shi Mu glanced at the somewhat deserted house, and nodded slightly.

It's okay to be remote, he mainly doesn't want to be disturbed.

This is it. Shi Mu said, and immediately paid for the spirit stone.

The gray-clothed man showed joy on his face, and immediately left in a hurry after receiving the spirit stone.

Shitou, since this house is haunted, why do you still want to buy it? Cai'er stood on Shi Mu's shoulder, looked left and right, and said timidly.

Cheap and quiet!

There are ghosts, ghosts, do you know?

Catch ghosts, besides, don't you still have them?

What? You want me to catch ghosts for you? I can't do this, don't do it, don't do it...

That's fine, then let's live with ghosts, I don't mind anyway.

I think you are crazy!

Shi Mu was teasing with Cai Er while observing the house.

There is a rumor in this house that many of the people who used to live here disappeared mysteriously for no reason. Over time, the locals spread rumors that the house is haunted.

Shi Mu naturally didn't care about such rumors, but because those rumors were so vivid, they frightened the timid Cai'er. (To be continued.)