Generally speaking, in trade conferences one where Foundation Establishment Cultivators gather, Crystallization Cultivators usually wouldn’t participate; even if they did, it would be very rare. What kind of treasures could a Foundation Establishment Cultivator offer that would tempt a Crystallization Cultivator? They aren’t even on the same level. However, this time’s trade conference on Hidden Mist Island is organized by the Hidden Mist Island Commerce Association. Not to mention Crystallization Cultivators, there’s even a Golden Core Ancestor present on the scene. This Golden Core Ancestor, named Li Xuansheng, is a veteran of the Hidden Mist Island Commerce Association, here to oversee the trade conference, ensuring it proceeds fairly, justly, and safely. After all, on Hidden Mist Island, the existence of the Seven Great Markets not only attracts cultivators from all over the Celestial South but also draws numerous evil and demon cultivators to tread upon it. In such a gathering of people, with many cultivators clustered together, it’s easy to attract the covetous eyes of some Crystallization or even Golden Core Demon Cultivators, who might seize the opportunity to forge Demonic Daoist Techniques and massacre cultivators. Furthermore, the presence of a Golden Core Ancestor personally overseeing this trade conference signifies its preciousness. The cultivators present are well aware that the trade conference organized by the Hidden Mist Island Commerce Association is typically held only once every twenty years. If held too frequently, its allure would decline, and the number of participating cultivators would decrease. Though in the Qingli Sea, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are countless, and Crystallization Cultivators are not uncommon. But the territory of the Qingli Sea is indeed vast, and organizing a trade conference requires much time just to spread the word for various cultivators to join. This can also be reflected in this trade conference. "Cold Smoke, come this way." Just as Lu Yuanshan and the four had stepped into the Misty Pavilion, a voice called out. Liiu Hanyan, hearing this, glanced sideways to see a woman in a white jade long robe waving from a guest seat not far away, her face full of delight. Seeing this woman, Liiu Hanyan’s face also lit up with joy, quickly going over and taking the other’s hand. "I never imagined I would meet you here." The tone was full of joy, like old friends reunited. "Does Lin Dao You also know her?" Seeing this, Lu Yuanshan and the others exchanged glances, with Lu Yuanshan first asking Lin Hanshu. Lin Hanshu shook his head, pondered briefly, and then motioned for Lu Yuanshan and the other three to follow him forward. "Let me introduce you all." After exchanging greetings with Yu Ji, Liiu Hanyan smiled and introduced to Lu Yuanshan’s group: "This is my dear friend, named Bai Yuji, a Bai family elder from Thousand Star Island." Upon hearing Thousand Star Island Bai Family, Lu Yuanshan’s eyes shifted; he was aware of this cultivation clan. The renowned Bai Family in the Qingli Sea is a Golden Core Clan, with three Golden Core Ancestors overseeing the clan. Thousand Star Island is the residence of the Bai Family, and they’ve ruled it for over fifteen hundred years. From their humble beginnings as a Qi Cultivation Clan, the Bai Family grew step by step into a Golden Core Clan, a testament to their challenges and resilience. To have grown to this extent, surpassing even the Cyan Mountain Sect in its prime, signifies their profound heritage, not a common family by any means. "So, it’s Bai Daoist. I am Lu Yuanshan, Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sect in the Chu Kingdom, pleased to meet you." As a sect leader, adept at social interactions, Lu Yuanshan skillfully introduced himself and politely bowed. The others, Lin Hanshu, Xu Yang, and Lu Hongniang, seeing this, also responded and introduced themselves. Bai Yuji smiled and nodded to each of them in response. Next to Bai Yuji, there was a tall man in white robes; his appearance was rather ordinary, with a commonplace face, but his eyes were bright and lively, and his sword-like eyebrows were particularly striking. "This is Yang Zhengyuan from the Yang Family of Jade Box Mountain, an old acquaintance of mine." Bai Yuji then introduced the middle-aged man in white. The Yang Family of Jade Box Mountain is a Sword Cultivator family, though not as strong as the Bai Family of Thousand Star Island, it’s still a notable family power, being a Crystallization family. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝 Just as they greeted Bai Yuji, Lu Yuanshan and his group all responded to Yang Zhengyuan. However, unlike Bai Yuji, Yang Zhengyuan responded coldly, merely cupping his hands without speaking. "Please don’t mind, Zhengyuan is not fond of socializing and usually keeps to himself." "This is the one part of him that’s not very likable, but please don’t take it to heart." Noticing Yang Zhengyuan’s aloofness, Bai Yuji smiled and shook her head. Yang Zhengyuan, at this moment, also smiled wryly, clearly aware of this trait of his without speaking. "A Second-Layer Foundation Establishment." "A Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment, akin to your strength, but as a Sword Cultivator, Yang Zhengyuan could probably confront a Fifth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator head-on." Lu Ping, floating next to Lu Yuanshan, had already assessed Bai Yuji and Yang Zhengyuan and whispered their strengths to Lu Yuanshan. "When traveling, having another friend means another path." "The Bai Family of Thousand Star Island and the Yang Family of Jade Box Mountain, these two families in the Qingli Sea aren’t unknown forces; they both belong to the Profound Sects and Orthodox Daoist families, and are worth befriending." The Qingli Sea Cultivation Realm, which Lu Ping had once roamed for years, gave him extensive knowledge of the power dynamics here, almost serving as a living dictionary. "Hmm, I was thinking of forging ties." At Bai Yuji’s invitation, Lu Yuanshan and the five sat together. "Cold Smoke, Lu Daoist, Lin Dao You, this is your first time at Hidden Mist Island, right? Allow me to be a gracious host and introduce you to the place." "You two young friends, you also need to listen carefully." Bai Yuji smiled, her words diplomatically including both Xu Yang and Lu Hongniang by referring to them as young friends and preserving their dignity. Through Bai Yuji’s introduction, Lu Yuanshan’s group gained a general understanding of the cultivators present, who came from prestigious families, who had extraordinary backgrounds, who among them were formidable loose cultivators, and who should not be provoked lightly. Most of these people were at the same cultivation level of Foundation Establishment. Among them, the one causing Lu Yuanshan the most pressure was a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Five Elements Sword Sect, named Zheng Kaihe. Zheng Kaihe’s cultivation level had reached the Sixth Layer of Foundation Establishment, accompanied by a Crystallization Cultivator, suggesting a remarkable background. "Zheng Kaihe is a descendant of a Golden Core Ancestor from the Five Elements Sword Sect. His spirit root is an unimpressive Gold, Wood, and Fire Three Spirit Roots, but he benefits from having a Golden Core Ancestor supporting him, never lacking resources since embarking on the path of cultivation." "Back when he was breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, it took him three Foundation Establishment Pills, and most of his advancement since then has relied heavily on elixirs." "Don’t be fooled by his seemingly kind expression and pleasant demeanor; he is a classic smiling tiger, hiding a narrow-minded nature." "This person has an extraordinary background, so be sure not to provoke him." Bai Yuji spoke her words with gravity.