“ yǔ lán shāng méng ？”
“雨岚商盟？”
"Rain Mist Business Alliance?"
lín xuān yī è ， yǐn yǐn jué de zhè ge míng zì yǒu diǎn ěr shú ， dàn jù tǐ shì zěn me huí shì ， què yòu jì bù qīng chǔ ， hǎo xiàng líng jiè yě yǒu xiāng tóng de zǔ zhī lái zhe 。
林轩一愕，隐隐觉得这个名字有点耳熟，但具体是怎么回事，却又记不清楚，好像灵界也有相同的组织来着。
Lin Xuan was taken aback. He vaguely felt that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite remember why. It seemed like there might be a similar organization in the Spirit Realm.
jǐn jǐn shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， míng zì xiāng tóng ？
仅仅是机缘巧合，名字相同？
Was it just a coincidence with the same name?
hái shì líng jiè yǔ yīn sī jiè de yǔ lán shāng méng ， gēn běn jiù shì tóng yī gè 。
还是灵界与阴司界的雨岚商盟，根本就是同一个。
Or could this Rain Mist Business Alliance in the Netherworld Realm and Spirit Realm actually be one and the same?
yī shí piàn kè ， lín xuān yě wú fǎ biàn bó ， jì rán bù qīng chǔ ， tā yě jiù jiāng cǐ shì ， pāo zhū nǎo hòu diào le 。
一时片刻，林轩也无法辩驳，既然不清楚，他也就将此事，抛诸脑后掉了。
For now, Lin Xuan couldn't refute anything. Since he was unsure, he decided to put it out of his mind.
zì jǐ lái dào zhè lǐ ， jǐn jǐn shì wèi le huàn qǔ yī xiē míng shí ， jì rán rú cǐ ， hé bì qù duō guǎn xián shì 。
自己来到这里，仅仅是为了换取一些冥石，既然如此，何必去多管闲事。
He had come here merely to exchange some ghost stones for crystal stones. Why should he get involved with other matters?
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， yǔ xìng ér yì qǐ ， mài bù zǒu rù le yǎn qián de jiàn zhù lǐ 。
林轩摇了摇头，与杏儿一起，迈步走入了眼前的建筑里。
Lin Xuan shook his head and walked into the building alongside Xing'er.
bié kàn wài miàn de jiàn zhù ， huī pū pū de háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， lǐ miàn de zhuāng xiū ， què shì bié jù yī gé 。
别看外面的建筑，灰扑扑的毫无起眼之处，里面的装修，却是别具一格。
Though the exterior looked dull and unremarkable, the interior was decorated uniquely. The hall was bright and spacious, with counters made of expensive red pine wood. There were also paintings on the walls. Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile.
dà tīng míng liàng kuān chǎng ， guì tái yòng míng guì de hóng tóng mù dǎ zuò ， qiáng bì shàng hái guà yǒu zì huà ， lín xuān yī kàn ， jiù xiào qǐ lái le a ！
大厅明亮宽敞，柜台用名贵的红桐木打做，墙壁上还挂有字画，林轩一看，就笑起来了啊！
Not that he cared about anything else, but just the style of decoration alone seemed out of place for the Netherworld Realm's atmosphere. If his guess was correct, this Rain Mist Business Alliance wasn't a native force in the Spirit Realm.
bié de zàn qiě bù tí ， guāng shì zhè zhuāng xiū fēng gé ， jiù míng xiǎn yǔ yīn sī jiè de fēn wéi bù fú ， ruò shì méi yǒu liào cuò ， zhè yǔ lán shāng méng ， yīng gāi bú shì líng jiè tǔ shēng tǔ zhǎng de shì lì le 。
别的暂且不提，光是这装修风格，就明显与阴司界的氛围不符，若是没有料错，这雨岚商盟，应该不是灵界土生土长的势力了。
It likely had ties to interdimensional business alliances.
duō bàn yǒu kuà jiè shāng méng de xián yí 。
多半有跨界商盟的嫌疑。
However, it wasn't easy to traverse between the three realms. This suggested that the Rain Mist Business Alliance indeed had considerable strength.
bù guò xiǎng yào zài sān dà jiè miàn zhī jiān chuān suō kě méi yǒu zhè me róng yì ， rú cǐ kàn lái ， yǔ lán shāng méng hái zhēn shì yǒu zhe bù xiǎo de shì lì 。
不过想要在三大界面之间穿梭可没有这么容易，如此看来，雨岚商盟还真是有着不小的势力。
Lin Xuan mused inwardly but showed no outward signs of his thoughts.
lín xuān xīn zhōng dí gū ， biǎo miàn shàng ， què shì fēn háo yì sè bù lù 。
林轩心中嘀咕，表面上，却是分毫异色不露。
Though the Rain Mist Business Alliance might be a force above the dimensional barriers, since they were doing business in the Netherworld Realm, their staff naturally consisted of ghost creatures.
yǔ lán shāng méng suī rán yǒu kě néng shì yī chāo rán yú jiè miàn de shì lì ， kě jì rán zài yīn sī dì fǔ zuò shēng yì ， gù yōng de zhǎng guì huǒ jì ， zì rán yě dōu shì guǐ zú 。
雨岚商盟虽然有可能是一超然于界面的势力，可既然在阴司地府做生意，雇佣的掌柜伙计，自然也都是鬼族。
Sure enough, a faint spirit drifted over. Its features were somewhat indistinct, making it hard to make out its face clearly. However, from the sound, it was likely female. She greeted Lin Xuan with an ethereal wave: "Greetings, sir. I wonder if there's anything we can assist you with."
zhè bù ， yī yīn hún huàng yōu yōu de piāo guò lái le 。
这不，一阴魂晃悠悠的飘过来了。
"I wish to exchange some crystal stones for ghost stones. Is that possible?" Lin Xuan said in a calm voice.
wǔ guān yǒu xiē mó hú ， yǐ zhì yú miàn mù bù tài kàn de qīng chǔ ， bù guò tīng shēng yīn yīng gāi shì yī nǚ zǐ lái zhe ， chōng zhe lín xuān yǐn yǐn yī fú ：“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， bù zhī dào yǒu shén me kě yǐ bāng dào nǐ 。”
五官有些模糊，以至于面目不太看得清楚，不过听声音应该是一女子来着，冲着林轩隐隐一拂：“给前辈见礼，不知道有什么可以帮到你。”
"Of course." The spirit's voice was indeed melodious.
“ wǒ xiǎng yào yòng jīng shí duì huàn yī pī míng shí ， bù zhī dào shì fǒu kě yǐ ？” lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“我想要用晶石兑换一批冥石，不知道是否可以？”林轩淡淡的声音传入耳朵里。
"By the way, are there any restrictions on the quantity? My crystal stones aren't few and far between," Lin Xuan added with a hint of pride.
“ dāng rán kě yǐ 。” nà yīn hún de shēng yīn ， dào yě kān chēng yuè ěr yǐ jí 。
“当然可以。”那阴魂的声音，倒也堪称悦耳以极。
"Don't worry, sir. This is one of our most important branches in the Netherworld Realm. As long as you don't ask for an excessive amount, it should be fine." The woman's response was also well-mannered.
“ nà bù zhī dào 。 duì shù é ， kě yǒu shén me xiàn zhì ， lín mǒu shǒu zhōng de jīng shí ， kě shì bù shǎo dì 。” lín xuān liǎn shàng gù yì lù chū le jǐ fēn ào qì 。
“那不知道。对数额，可有什么限制，林某手中的晶石，可是不少地。”林轩脸上故意露出了几分傲气。
"Very good."
“ qián bèi fàng xīn ， zhè ge diàn pù ， kě shì wǒ men yǔ lán shāng méng zài yīn sī jiè zuì zhòng yào de fēn diàn zhī yī ， zhǐ yào nín duì huàn de jīng shí shù liàng bù lí pǔ tài guò ， yīng gāi dōu méi yǒu wèn tí 。” cǐ nǚ de huí dá ， yě shí fēn dé tǐ 。
“前辈放心，这个店铺，可是我们雨岚商盟在阴司界最重要的分店之一，只要您兑换的晶石数量不离谱太过，应该都没有问题。”此女的回答，也十分得体。
Lin Xuan's expression showed satisfaction.
“ hǎo 。”
“好。”
"Then please follow me to the second floor."
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng shí fēn mǎn yì 。
林轩脸上的表情十分满意。
Since this was a significant transaction, they naturally treated him with VIP hospitality.
“ jì rú cǐ ， qián bèi qǐng gēn wǒ dào èr lóu qù 。”
“既如此，前辈请跟我到二楼去。”
...
jì rán shì dà shēng yì 。 duì fāng dāng rán yào dài zhī yǐ guì bīn zhī lǐ 。
既然是大生意。对方当然要待之以贵宾之礼。
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left the Rain Mist Business Alliance store. His face remained neutral, showing no signs of joy or anger, but his eyes gleamed with subtle delight.
……
……
No wonder exchanging ghost stones went smoothly.
bàn gè shí chén hòu ， lín xuān lí kāi le yǔ lán shāng méng de diàn pù ， biǎo qíng dàn dàn de 。 liǎn shàng kàn bù chū xǐ nù ， rán ér móu zhōng què jīng máng liú zhuǎn ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī sī huān xǐ zhī yì chéng xiàn 。
半个时辰后，林轩离开了雨岚商盟的店铺，表情淡淡的。脸上看不出喜怒，然而眸中却精芒流转，隐隐有一丝欢喜之意呈现。
It only took three crystal stones to get two equivalent-grade ghost stones. The ratio was rather steep.
bú yòng shuō ， duì huàn míng shí ， shēn fèn shùn lì 。
不用说，兑换冥石，身份顺利。
However, given how rich Lin Xuan was, he didn't mind too much.
zhǐ bù guò sān kuài jīng shí 。 cái néng duì huàn liǎng kuài tóng děng jiē de míng shí ， zhè ge bǐ lì ， wěi shí guì le yī xiē 。
只不过三块晶石。才能兑换两块同等阶的冥石，这个比例，委实贵了一些。
Now that he wasn't in dire straits anymore, Lin Xuan felt more confident as he looked at the stalls and shops around him.
hǎo zài yǐ lín xuān shēn jiā zhī fēng hòu ， dào yě bìng bù zài hū 。
好在以林轩身家之丰厚，倒也并不在乎。
The materials and treasures of the Netherworld Realm were indeed different from those in the Spirit Realm. Most of them weren't familiar to Lin Xuan. They didn't contain spirit energy but extremely pure yin qi.
rú jīn zǒng suàn bù zài náng zhōng xiū sè ， lín xuān zài wàng xiàng liǎng cè de tān diǎn diàn pù ， dǐ qì yě míng xiǎn bǐ gāng cái gèng zú 。
如今总算不再囊中羞涩，林轩再望向两侧的摊点店铺，底气也明显比刚才更足。
These items were rarely used by Spirit Realm cultivators, but occasionally there would be something that piqued his interest. He bought it without hesitation.
yào shuō yīn sī jiè de cái liào bǎo wù 。 yǔ líng jiè què shí dà bù xiāng tóng 。
要说阴司界的材料宝物。与灵界确实大不相同。
After a round of browsing, he had some small gains.
lín xuān duō shù dōu bù céng jiàn guò ， lǐ miàn yùn hán de ， yě bìng fēi líng lì 。 ér shì jīng chún yǐ jí de yīn qì 。
林轩多数都不曾见过，里面蕴含的，也并非灵力。而是精纯以极的阴气。
But the rumored Heart-Examination Fruit was nowhere to be found.
zhè xiē dōng xī ， líng jiè xiū shì yòng dào de bù duō 。
这些东西，灵界修士用到的不多。
Lin Xuan sighed as Xing'er beside him also looked anxious.
dàn ǒu ěr yě huì yǒu yī xiē ， ràng lín xuān gǎn xìng qù de shì wù 。
但偶尔也会有一些，让林轩感兴趣的事物。
To be honest, after traveling together for this long, Xing'er was already 80% sure that Lin Xuan was indeed the young master and not a fake. But she couldn't joke about the king's safety.
tā zì rán háo bù yóu yù de mǎi xià lái le 。
他自然毫不犹豫的买下来了。
As long as they weren't certain of his identity, she wouldn't take him to where the king was hiding. This girl was very stubborn.
yī quān guàng xià lái ， dào yě xiǎo yǒu zhǎn huò 。
一圈逛下来，倒也小有斩获。
To verify his identity, the Heart-Examination Fruit was essential.
bù guò chuán wén zhōng de wèn xīn guǒ ， què sī háo zōng jì yě wú 。
不过传闻中的问心果，却丝毫踪迹也无。
But with no trace of it, how could she not feel anxious?
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì 。 páng biān de xìng ér ， liǎn shàng yě yǒu jǐ fēn jiāo zhuó 。
林轩叹了口气。旁边的杏儿，脸上也有几分焦灼。
The two released their divine senses and quickly scanned through nearby stalls and shops, unwilling to miss any treasures.
píng xīn lái shuō 。 liǎng rén yī lù tóng háng xià lái ， xìng ér yǐ yǒu bā chéng de bǎ wò ， lín xuān jiù shì shǎo zhǔ ， ér fēi jū xīn pǒ cè de mào pái huò 。
平心来说。两人一路同行下来，杏儿已有八成的把握，林轩就是少主，而非居心叵测的冒牌货。
However, they found nothing useful after a full round.
kě huà shì zhè yàng méi cuò ， wáng de ān wēi què shì bù néng kāi wán xiào de 。
可话是这样没错，王的安危却是不能开玩笑的。
"Looks like this place is truly empty," Lin Xuan said in a somewhat helpless tone.
zhǐ yào bú shì bǎ wò shí zú ， jiāng duì fāng de shēn fèn zhèng shí qīng chǔ ， tā jiù bú huì dài lín xuān qù wáng de cáng shēn zhī chù ， zhè yā tou kě shì hěn rèn sǐ lǐ ér de 。
只要不是把握十足，将对方的身份证实清楚，她就不会带林轩去王的藏身之处，这丫头可是很认死理儿的。
"Hmm." Xing'er nodded, her spirits dampened as she confirmed the guess.
ér xiǎng yào jiāng lín xuān de shēn fèn nòng qīng chǔ ， wèn xīn guǒ shì bì bù kě shǎo zhī wù 。
而想要将林轩的身份弄清楚，问心果是必不可少之物。
"What should we do next?"
rán ér rú jīn sī háo zōng jì quán wú ， nǐ ràng tā nèi xīn shēn chù ， zěn me néng bù xīn zhōng jiāo jí ne ？
然而如今丝毫踪迹全无，你让她内心深处，怎么能不心中焦急呢？
Lin Xuan said with a frown. The Blackstone City was vast enough that they couldn't find the Heart-Examination Fruit even after searching thoroughly. Other cities would likely be just as fruitless.
liǎng rén jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， zài fù jìn de tān wèi diàn pù zhōng fēi kuài sǎo guò ， bù yuàn yì fàng guò rèn hé yī jiàn bǎo wù 。
两人将神识放出，在附近的摊位店铺中飞快扫过，不愿意放过任何一件宝物。
They needed to come up with a good plan, otherwise, it could take an indefinite amount of time before he could meet Moon again.
rán ér lèng shì méi yǒu yòng tú ， yī quān xià lái yī jiù shōu huò quán wú 。
然而愣是没有用途，一圈下来依旧收获全无。
With this in mind, Lin Xuan's expression turned gloomy.
“ kàn lái zhè ge dì fāng ， shì zhēn méi yǒu le 。” lín xuān yǒu diǎn wú nài de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“看来这个地方，是真没有了。”林轩有点无奈的声音传入耳朵。
"Sir, don't worry. Perhaps there isn't any here, but the auction will definitely have it."
“ ń 。” xìng ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ， méi jīng dǎ cǎi de zhèng shí zhè ge cāi cè 。
“嗯。”杏儿点了点头，没精打采的证实这个猜测。
At that moment, Xing'er's melodious voice entered his ears. It wasn’t just because her voice was beautiful; the information she conveyed made him feel genuinely happy.
“ nà jiē xià lái ， wǒ men gāi zěn me bàn ne ？”
“那接下来，我们该怎么办呢？”
"The auction will have Heart-Examination Fruit. Are you sure?"
lín xuān chóu méi kǔ liǎn de shuō ， hēi shí chéng miàn jī gòu lí pǔ ， yī jiù wú fǎ xún dé wèn xīn guǒ de xià luò ， nà qí tā de chéng chí ， kǒng pà yě shì xī wàng miǎo máng dé jǐn de 。
林轩愁眉苦脸的说，黑石城面积够离谱，依旧无法寻得问心果的下落，那其他的城池，恐怕也是希望渺茫得紧的。
Lin Xuan turned to face her with a spark in his eyes.
cǐ shì zǒng gāi yǒu yí gè liáng cè ， fǒu zé zhè yàng yì zhí tuō yán xià qù ， shén me shí hòu cái néng yǔ yuè ér xiāng jiàn kě jiù yáo yáo wú qī le 。
此事总该有一个良策，否则这样一直拖延下去，什么时候才能与月儿相见可就遥遥无期了。
"I can't say I'm 100% certain, but it should be there."
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān de liǎn sè bù yóu de yīn mái xià qù 。
想到这里，林轩的脸色不由得阴霾下去。
Xing'er hesitated for a moment but didn’t want to delay too long.
“ qián bèi bù yòng zháo jí ， fāng shì zhōng huò xǔ méi yǒu cǐ wù ， dàn pāi mài huì shàng ， nà shì yí dìng huì yǒu de 。”
“前辈不用着急，坊市中或许没有此物，但拍卖会上，那是一定会有的。”
"Alright, when will the auction start?"
jiù zài zhè shí ， xìng ér tiān lài bān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dào bú shì shuō ， tā de shēng yīn hǎo tīng dào jí chù ， ér shì lǐ miàn suǒ jiā zá de xìn xī ， ràng lín xuān zhe shí huān xǐ 。
就在这时，杏儿天籁般的声音传入耳朵，倒不是说，她的声音好听到极处，而是里面所夹杂的信息，让林轩着实欢喜。
"This..."
“ pāi mài huì shàng yǒu wèn xīn guǒ ， nǐ kěn dìng me ？”
“拍卖会上有问心果，你肯定么？”
Xing'er counted on her fingers. "About three days from now."
lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， mù guāng shuò shuò 。
林轩转过头颅，目光烁烁。
"Good, then we just have to wait."
“ bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò bù gǎn shuō ， dàn yīng gāi shì zhè yàng méi cuò 。”
“百分之百的把握不敢说，但应该是这样没错。”
Lin Xuan remained noncommittal and showed no signs of anger. Three days was nothing for cultivators at their level; it could be done in a blink.
xìng ér lüè yī chí yí ， què yě bù gǎn jiāng huà shuō dé tài màn le 。
杏儿略一迟疑，却也不敢将话说得太慢了。
Though Lin Xuan yearned to meet Moon again, he could endure the waiting period.
“ hǎo ， nà pāi mài huì ， dà yuē shén me shí hòu ， cái huì kāi shǐ ne ？”
“好，那拍卖会，大约什么时候，才会开始呢？”
So they left the market and found a shop to rest and wait for the auction.
xìng ér bān zhe zhǐ tou ， suàn le suàn rì zi ：“ dà yuē sān tiān hòu ba 。”
杏儿扳着指头，算了算日子：“大约三天后吧。”
The details didn't need much elaboration. Three days passed quickly.
“ hǎo ， nà yě jiù zhǐ yǒu děng yī děng le 。”
“好，那也就只有等一等了。”
On that day, as Lin Xuan was meditating in his room, "Peng peng peng" came the sound of knocking on the door.
lín xuān bù zhì kě fǒu ， bìng wú huì nù zhī sè ， qū qū sān tiān de shí jiān ， duì yú tā men zhè ge jìng jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， shuō dàn zhǐ yī huī jiān ， nà yě méi yǒu cuò 。
林轩不置可否，并无恚怒之色，区区三天的时间，对于他们这个境界的修仙者，说弹指一挥间，那也没有错。
"What is it?"
lín xuān suī rán hěn xiǎng yǔ yuè ér chóng féng ， dàn zhè diǎn shí jiān ， hái shì děng dé qǐ de 。
林轩虽然很想与月儿重逢，但这点时间，还是等得起的。
Lin Xuan opened his eyes with a neutral expression.
yú shì liǎng rén chū le fāng shì ， qù zhǎo le yī jiā diàn pù 。
于是两人出了坊市，去找了一家店铺。
"Sir, you forgot today is the auction start. If we miss it, we'll have to wait at least half a year."
yǎng jīng xù ruì ， yǐ děng pāi mài huì kāi mù 。
养精蓄锐，以等拍卖会开幕。
Outside the door, Xing'er's annoyed voice echoed. It was time for the auction; why was this Lin Sir still here?
……
……
Of course, she dared to do so because she had noticed that Lin Xuan’s personality was quite amiable during their journey.
jù tǐ qíng kuàng bù yòng lèi shù ， sān tiān de shí jiān yī huǎng ér guò 。
具体情况不用累述，三天的时间一晃而过。
"Really? Missing it means waiting half a year?"
zhè tiān ， lín xuān zhèng zài kè fáng lǐ dǎ zuò ，“ pēng pēng pēng ” de qiāo mén shēng jiù chuán rù le ěr duǒ 。
这天，林轩正在客房里打坐，“嘭嘭嘭”的敲门声就传入了耳朵。
Lin Xuan was startled and couldn't sit still anymore. He hurriedly got up and opened the door.
“ shén me shì ？”
“什么事？”
There stood Xing'er with a flower-like face.
lín xuān zhēng kāi shuāng móu ， biǎo qíng bù xǐ bù nù 。
林轩睁开双眸，表情不喜不怒。
"Sir, let's go. The auction is about to start."
“ qián bèi zěn me wàng le ， jīn tiān kě shì pāi mài huì kāi mù ， ruò shì cuò guò ， zhì shǎo yào zài děng bàn nián de gōng fu 。”
“前辈怎么忘了，今天可是拍卖会开幕，若是错过，至少要再等半年的功夫。”
"Alright, follow me."
fáng mén wài ， xìng ér méi hǎo qì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dōu shén me shí hòu le ， zhè wèi lín qián bèi hái zài zhè ér bǎi pǔ ér 。
房门外，杏儿没好气的声音传入耳朵，都什么时候了，这位林前辈还在这儿摆谱儿。
Lin Xuan wasn’t just being pretentious; since he had just arrived in the Netherworld Realm, he was unfamiliar with everything here.
"Rain Mist Business Alliance?"
Lin Xuan was taken aback. He vaguely felt that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't quite remember why. It seemed like there might be a similar organization in the Spirit Realm.
Was it just a coincidence with the same name?
Or could this Rain Mist Business Alliance in the Netherworld Realm and Spirit Realm actually be one and the same?
For now, Lin Xuan couldn't refute anything. Since he was unsure, he decided to put it out of his mind.
He had come here merely to exchange some ghost stones for crystal stones. Why should he get involved with other matters?
Lin Xuan shook his head and walked into the building alongside Xing'er.
Though the exterior looked dull and unremarkable, the interior was decorated uniquely. The hall was bright and spacious, with counters made of expensive red pine wood. There were also paintings on the walls. Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile.
Not that he cared about anything else, but just the style of decoration alone seemed out of place for the Netherworld Realm's atmosphere. If his guess was correct, this Rain Mist Business Alliance wasn't a native force in the Spirit Realm.
It likely had ties to interdimensional business alliances.
However, it wasn't easy to traverse between the three realms. This suggested that the Rain Mist Business Alliance indeed had considerable strength.
Lin Xuan mused inwardly but showed no outward signs of his thoughts.
Though the Rain Mist Business Alliance might be a force above the dimensional barriers, since they were doing business in the Netherworld Realm, their staff naturally consisted of ghost creatures.
Sure enough, a faint spirit drifted over. Its features were somewhat indistinct, making it hard to make out its face clearly. However, from the sound, it was likely female. She greeted Lin Xuan with an ethereal wave: "Greetings, sir. I wonder if there's anything we can assist you with."
"I wish to exchange some crystal stones for ghost stones. Is that possible?" Lin Xuan said in a calm voice.
"Of course." The spirit's voice was indeed melodious.
"By the way, are there any restrictions on the quantity? My crystal stones aren't few and far between," Lin Xuan added with a hint of pride.
"Don't worry, sir. This is one of our most important branches in the Netherworld Realm. As long as you don't ask for an excessive amount, it should be fine." The woman's response was also well-mannered.
"Very good."
Lin Xuan's expression showed satisfaction.
"Then please follow me to the second floor."
Since this was a significant transaction, they naturally treated him with VIP hospitality.
...
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left the Rain Mist Business Alliance store. His face remained neutral, showing no signs of joy or anger, but his eyes gleamed with subtle delight.
No wonder exchanging ghost stones went smoothly.
It only took three crystal stones to get two equivalent-grade ghost stones. The ratio was rather steep.
However, given how rich Lin Xuan was, he didn't mind too much.
Now that he wasn't in dire straits anymore, Lin Xuan felt more confident as he looked at the stalls and shops around him.
The materials and treasures of the Netherworld Realm were indeed different from those in the Spirit Realm. Most of them weren't familiar to Lin Xuan. They didn't contain spirit energy but extremely pure yin qi.
These items were rarely used by Spirit Realm cultivators, but occasionally there would be something that piqued his interest. He bought it without hesitation.
After a round of browsing, he had some small gains.
But the rumored Heart-Examination Fruit was nowhere to be found.
Lin Xuan sighed as Xing'er beside him also looked anxious.
To be honest, after traveling together for this long, Xing'er was already 80% sure that Lin Xuan was indeed the young master and not a fake. But she couldn't joke about the king's safety.
As long as they weren't certain of his identity, she wouldn't take him to where the king was hiding. This girl was very stubborn.
To verify his identity, the Heart-Examination Fruit was essential.
But with no trace of it, how could she not feel anxious?
The two released their divine senses and quickly scanned through nearby stalls and shops, unwilling to miss any treasures.
However, they found nothing useful after a full round.
"Looks like this place is truly empty," Lin Xuan said in a somewhat helpless tone.
"Hmm." Xing'er nodded, her spirits dampened as she confirmed the guess.
"What should we do next?"
Lin Xuan said with a frown. The Blackstone City was vast enough that they couldn't find the Heart-Examination Fruit even after searching thoroughly. Other cities would likely be just as fruitless.
They needed to come up with a good plan, otherwise, it could take an indefinite amount of time before he could meet Moon again.
With this in mind, Lin Xuan's expression turned gloomy.
"Sir, don't worry. Perhaps there isn't any here, but the auction will definitely have it."
At that moment, Xing'er's melodious voice entered his ears. It wasn’t just because her voice was beautiful; the information she conveyed made him feel genuinely happy.
"The auction will have Heart-Examination Fruit. Are you sure?"
Lin Xuan turned to face her with a spark in his eyes.
"I can't say I'm 100% certain, but it should be there."
Xing'er hesitated for a moment but didn’t want to delay too long.
"Alright, when will the auction start?"
"This..."
Xing'er counted on her fingers. "About three days from now."
"Good, then we just have to wait."
Lin Xuan remained noncommittal and showed no signs of anger. Three days was nothing for cultivators at their level; it could be done in a blink.
Though Lin Xuan yearned to meet Moon again, he could endure the waiting period.
So they left the market and found a shop to rest and wait for the auction.
...
The details didn't need much elaboration. Three days passed quickly.
On that day, as Lin Xuan was meditating in his room, "Peng peng peng" came the sound of knocking on the door.
"What is it?"
Lin Xuan opened his eyes with a neutral expression.
"Sir, you forgot today is the auction start. If we miss it, we'll have to wait at least half a year."
Outside the door, Xing'er's annoyed voice echoed. It was time for the auction; why was this Lin Sir still here?
Of course, she dared to do so because she had noticed that Lin Xuan’s personality was quite amiable during their journey.
"Really? Missing it means waiting half a year?"
Lin Xuan was startled and couldn't sit still anymore. He hurriedly got up and opened the door.
There stood Xing'er with a flower-like face.
"Sir, let's go. The auction is about to start."
"Alright, follow me."
Lin Xuan wasn’t just being pretentious; since he had just arrived in the Netherworld Realm, he was unfamiliar with everything here.