Inside the VIP room of the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce, Lu Changsheng waited quietly.
Although the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce had established an outpost in chaos and traded with many cultivators, almost no one had ever sat in this VIP room.
Lu Changsheng was the very first!
"Fellow Daoist Mo Wen, we meet again," Lu Changsheng said with a smile. "What, are you no longer serving as a pioneer, Fellow Daoist Mo Wen?"
Opposite him was none other than a familiar figure—Mo Wen.
He was one of the three pioneers who had discovered chaos and the Dark Domain, and the very Transcendent who had given Lu Changsheng the message transmission stone.
Mo Wen smiled and replied, "I'm taking a break from pioneering for now. After exploring for so long, I finally opened up this twin plane of chaos and the Dark Domain. Relying on this twin plane, I'll be able to cultivate in peace for a long time to come."
It was clear that Mo Wen was quite satisfied.
"Is that so?" Lu Changsheng said. "Yet if chaos and the Dark Domain fall into ruin from the Blood Oath Alliance's havoc, I doubt you would be pleased to see that, Fellow Daoist."
"Indeed. I certainly don't wish to see chaos and the Dark Domain decline; in fact, I'd rather see them flourish. However, the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce has always maintained neutrality and will never interfere in any conflict. That is the fundamental principle by which our chamber survives in the vast Great Universe, and it will never change under any circumstances.
"Therefore, if you hope to have the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce intervene in the dispute between the Blood Oath Alliance and the chaos plane, Fellow Daoist Lu, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."
Mo Wen naturally knew why Lu Changsheng had come. It was nothing other than the Blood Oath Alliance.
Unfortunately, he would not intervene.
And the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce would intervene even less.
"Then allow me to ask in a personal capacity, Fellow Daoist Mo Wen: if one wished to thoroughly wipe out the Blood Oath Alliance without putting my Dao companion in danger, what caliber of powerhouse would be required?" Lu Changsheng asked.
Mo Wen stared at Lu Changsheng. After a long pause, he said slowly, "A Second-Realm powerhouse would suffice!"
"A powerhouse of the Transcendent Second Realm?"
"Correct. Though it seems like a difference of only a single realm, in the Great Universe, a single realm's difference is as vast as heaven and earth, completely incomparable. If a powerhouse of the Transcendent Second Realm intervenes, crushing the Blood Oath Alliance would be effortless."
Lu Changsheng understood.
A Second-Realm powerhouse!
Lu Changsheng had only obtained the cultivation method for World Masters. He knew that above the First Realm lay the Second Realm, but he did not know just how formidable the Second Realm truly was. This was common knowledge in cultivation; once he saw more of the wider world, he would naturally come to understand it.
"Since the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce will not interfere, let us frame it differently. I wish to do business with Eternal Light."
"What kind of business?"
"How many source crystals would it cost to hire a Transcendent Second-Realm powerhouse to destroy the Blood Oath Alliance?"
"This..."
Mo Wen fell into thought at once.
If it was business, that was no problem at all. He was currently not a pioneer, but a merchant.
"One hundred thousand source crystals!" Mo Wen answered.
"One hundred thousand source crystals..."
Lu Changsheng knew that a plane was generally worth about one hundred thousand source crystals. To hire a Transcendent Second-Realm powerhouse to strike once actually cost one hundred thousand source crystals as well.
Was this expensive?
Undoubtedly so.
Yet a Transcendent Second-Realm powerhouse was extraordinary. To hire one specifically for a single strike naturally required an enormous price.
However, let alone one hundred thousand source crystals, Lu Changsheng did not even have a single one.
Nor could the entirety of chaos and the Dark Domain currently scrape together enough resources and treasures to equal one hundred thousand source crystals. After all, the Blood Oath Alliance had already pillaged a vast amount of resources and treasures from both realms.
"I am now a World Master," Lu Changsheng said slowly. "In the vast Great Universe, there are many chambers of commerce like Eternal Light, and what such organizations cannot do without the most are World Masters. Chambers of commerce need World Masters to transport valuable cargo. A World Master can earn at least one hundred source crystals a year in a chamber of commerce, and sometimes even over a thousand.
"In my capacity as a World Master, I wish to borrow one hundred thousand source crystals from your esteemed chamber. These crystals will be used to hire a Second-Realm powerhouse to annihilate the Blood Oath Alliance. Afterward, I will serve the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce until the debt of one hundred thousand source crystals is paid in full. What does Fellow Daoist Mo Wen think?"
He had clearly planned this out long beforehand.
"Hm? A loan? Repaying the source crystals by serving the chamber?"
Mo Wen was somewhat astonished.
Lu Changsheng was truly... attempting to reap a harvest without sowing anything upfront. He provided no collateral; everything had to come from the chamber.
The sole condition was his willingness to serve.
Or rather, Lu Changsheng's condition was very simple: a World Master!
Borrowing one hundred thousand source crystals on his status as a World Master.
It might appear to be taking something for nothing, but was Lu Changsheng's status worth one hundred thousand source crystals?
It was!
It was worth far more than that!
Let alone one hundred thousand source crystals, it was worth even a million!
If Lu Changsheng were to enter the Great Universe and propose borrowing under these terms from other chambers of commerce, virtually none of them would refuse.
After all, this was a World Master!
A World Master was simply too vital in the Great Universe, especially to a merchant chamber. Irreplaceable!
If a chamber of commerce lacked World Masters, it was practically equivalent to declaring bankruptcy. Even if it did not collapse, it would be paralyzed. A chamber of commerce could operate across the Great Universe and exchange goods solely by relying on the transport capabilities of World Masters. Without World Masters to transport goods, no large chamber of commerce in the Great Universe could function.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, please allow me to report this to the chamber's upper echelons."
"You may. However, it must be swift. Are two hours enough?"
"More than enough. Fellow Daoist Lu, please wait a moment. I shall return shortly."
With that, Mo Wen hurried away.
This matter was simply too significant. After all, it involved one hundred thousand source crystals—an undeniably massive transaction.
Many outposts in individual planes had never conducted a single deal worth one hundred thousand source crystals in their existence. Even within a giant chamber of commerce like Eternal Light, a hundred-thousand-crystal transaction was deservedly considered a major undertaking, far beyond Mo Wen's authority to decide.
Lu Changsheng was in no hurry, waiting calmly.
Lin Tianhai had given him a full day to consider. There was plenty of time.
Lu Changsheng did not have to wait long. After merely fifteen minutes, Mo Wen returned to the VIP room, his face beaming with smiles.
Seeing Mo Wen's expression, Lu Changsheng already knew the outcome.
"World Master Lu, the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce has agreed to your terms. Most of the conditions remain the same, though there is one slight modification in the details: regardless of the circumstances, World Master Lu must serve the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce for at least five hundred years. Even if you possess the ability to repay the one hundred thousand source crystals early, you must still serve the chamber for a minimum of five hundred years!"
A flicker of insight passed through Lu Changsheng's eyes.
In truth, that had been a minor loophole he left intentionally. Had the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce failed to notice, he would have worked hard to earn source crystals, paying back the one hundred thousand as quickly as possible to regain his freedom. Yet the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce was evidently very thorough and had closed that loophole.
Even so, Eternal Light had shown great sincerity.
They had not insisted on a thousand years, reducing it instead to five hundred. As long as Lu Changsheng worked diligently to earn more source crystals, he could still regain his freedom five hundred years earlier.
"Agreed."
"Good. Then let us sign the agreement first."
Mo Wen took out the agreement.
In truth, the contract was merely a formality without absolute binding power. Yet before the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce, who would dare breach an agreement?
Facing the contract before him, Lu Changsheng shook his head. "Lin Tianhai gave me only one day, so I have a requirement of my own. The Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce must dispatch a Second-Realm powerhouse within a single day to annihilate the Blood Oath Alliance and rescue my Dao companion completely unharmed. Only once all of this is accomplished will I sign the agreement."
Although Lu Changsheng trusted the chamber's reputation, he had only one day and could not afford any delays.
"One day? That shouldn't be a problem. I will submit the request right away for the headquarters to dispatch a Second-Realm powerhouse down to the chaos plane."
Mo Wen nodded. He took no offense, for Lu Changsheng's demand was entirely fair and reasonable.
This time, the wait was slightly longer. A full two hours passed before Mo Wen returned to the VIP room.
"Headquarters has approved.
"Now, World Master Lu, you may proceed directly to the Blood Oath Alliance's flying boat. In about two hours, the Second-Realm powerhouse will descend and completely wipe out the Blood Oath Alliance!"
Lu Changsheng was somewhat startled.
Two hours?
Yet Lu Changsheng understood that if a World Master were traveling, it might not even take two hours. With the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce's resources, having a World Master escort a Second-Realm powerhouse across the distance was hardly a difficult feat. Even those two hours might not be travel time, but preparation time.
"Very well. Then I shall await the good news!"
Lu Changsheng rose, left the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce, and flew straight toward the Blood Oath Alliance's flying boat.
The flying boat of the Blood Oath Alliance had remained anchored in the void of chaos.
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the vessel was quite relaxed.
"We were truly fortunate this time. Not only did we discover a twin plane, but we even came across a cosmic supreme treasure like the Divine Tree of Fortune."
"And we've already plundered a vast amount of resources and treasures. Leaving after we obtain the Divine Tree of Fortune will make this trip an absolute windfall."
"Indeed. This is the Divine Tree of Fortune! It naturally gathers boundless fortune. If one wishes to ascend to the Transcendent Second Realm, such a supreme treasure is indispensable."
"The Transcendent Second Realm... Such magnificent existences are something we could only dream of reaching, yet now we finally have a chance..."
These Transcendents of the Blood Oath Alliance were all coveting the Divine Tree of Fortune.
However, no one brought up who would claim ownership of the tree. It was a sensitive topic. In theory, everyone wanted it, but there was only one Divine Tree of Fortune; what was to be done? Of course, Lin Tianhai, as the strongest among them, had the greatest hope of obtaining it, but no one could say for certain.
Though marauders, they were well aware that squabbling and creating divisions before the tree was even in their hands would only benefit outsiders. Everything had to wait until the Divine Tree of Fortune was secured.
"Eldest Brother, that Lu Changsheng is a World Master and truly a troublesome opponent. Now that we've offended him to the death, our days ahead might be difficult."
Some among them remained worried. The renown of World Masters echoed across the Great Universe; no one wanted to provoke one.
"What is there to fear? At worst, we'll hide in the Demon Abyss of the Great Universe. Once a World Master enters the Great Universe Demon Abyss, they're no different from anyone else..."
As for Lu Changsheng? In truth, no one cared about him as he was right now. What they feared was merely his status as a World Master. He might become troublesome in the future, but certainly not in the present.
"Eh? Isn't that Lu Changsheng? That World Master... why has he come?"
"How long has it been? Four hours? Certainly nowhere near a full day. Could he have thought it through?"
"Likely so. There isn't much to think over; Lu Changsheng has no options. Aside from agreeing, he's powerless."
"All the better. If he agrees sooner, we get the Divine Tree of Fortune that much earlier."
"Let's head out. The sooner this is settled, the less room there is for complications."
Thus, Lin Tianhai flew out from the Blood Oath Alliance's flying boat once again.
At that moment, Lu Changsheng stood in the void of chaos, his gaze fixed on the vessel not far away. Two hours had passed since he left the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce. Just moments ago, Mo Wen had sent him a transmission saying that the Second-Realm powerhouse had arrived. All it took was a word from Lu Changsheng, and that powerhouse would strike to destroy the Blood Oath Alliance.
Therefore, Lu Changsheng hesitated no longer and came straight to the vessel.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Three figures flew out from the flying boat, one of whom was Lin Tianhai.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you've thought it through so quickly?" Lin Tianhai asked.
Several Emperors and source lifeforms who had not yet departed were still lingering in the surrounding area, watching the scene intently. From Lu Changsheng's departure to his return, at most four to six hours had passed—nowhere near the full day. His return now meant he had already made his decision.
"Indeed. I have thought it through."
"Hahaha! It's good that you have. Extract the Divine Tree of Fortune quickly, and we can depart this twin plane sooner."
"Yes, I have thought it through. As long as I eliminate you all, won't everything be settled?"
As Lu Changsheng's words fell, the smile on Lin Tianhai's face froze.
"Lu Changsheng, your Dao companion is in our hands..." Lin Tianhai threatened, his expression darkening.
In truth, Lu Changsheng had harbored doubts earlier. Should he lure the members of the Blood Oath Alliance out first? Or perhaps compel them to bring Lin Qingluan out of the flying boat to make her rescue easier? Otherwise, even a Second-Realm powerhouse might find it difficult to eliminate these cultivators without harming her, wouldn't they?
Yet Mo Wen had told him not to worry. Whenever Lu Changsheng deemed the time right, he could strike at any moment.
"Senior, please take action!"
Before Lin Tianhai could finish speaking, Lu Changsheng uttered those calm words. Simultaneously, he crushed a token on his person given to him by Mo Wen.
This was the signal to the Second-Realm powerhouse. The moment it shattered, the attack would begin.
"You..."
Lin Tianhai was seized with sudden shock and fury. He had no idea what trick Lu Changsheng had up his sleeve, but for Lu Changsheng to dare do this meant he surely had something to rely on.
"Retreat! Fall back to the flying boat immediately!"
Lin Tianhai acted decisively, leading the two beside him to flee back toward the vessel. Those inside noticed something was wrong as well and moved forward to receive them.
Hum!
Suddenly, the void shook violently.
Lu Changsheng snapped his head up. Everyone else looked up as well.
What did they see?
A colossal finger descended from the heavens, blotting out the entire sky.
It seemed as though this single finger alone could pierce straight through the entire plane.
Rumble!
The entire plane shuddered violently, as if on the verge of collapse. And this was merely a single finger!
"What?"
"That's... a Second-Realm powerhouse!"
"Transcendent Second Realm..."
"Lu Changsheng, if we die, your Dao companion dies with us! Mutual destruction!" Lin Tianhai roared, his expression savage.
He immediately ordered his subordinates to execute Lin Qingluan. He was a ruthlessly vicious man; even if he were to perish, he would drag his enemy down with him.
Lu Changsheng's heart tightened.
Yet right at that moment, a grand and resonant voice boomed through the void.
"Freeze!"
As the word rang out, Lu Changsheng discovered to his astonishment that Lin Tianhai and the other two had frozen completely in place. Even the expressions on their faces had solidified.
Simultaneously, the same happened to the Blood Oath Alliance's flying boat. Within the perimeter encompassing the flying boat, Lin Tianhai, and his companions, everything had been frozen.
Conversely, Lu Changsheng and the onlookers on the outer perimeter felt no discomfort whatsoever.
"Freezing space-time..."
Lu Changsheng's heart trembled. An instinctive realization dawned within his mind.
Freezing space-time! This was a technique only Transcendent Second-Realm powerhouses could wield—the ability to freeze a region of space-time!
What a terrifying method! Under such power, all resistance was utterly meaningless.
Of course, freezing space-time could only be used by a Second-Realm powerhouse against cultivators below the Second Realm. Against those in the same realm, it was ineffective. Furthermore, even a Second-Realm powerhouse could only freeze a very small region of space-time, and the duration was exceedingly brief. Yet for combat, it was more than enough.
Next, the giant finger pressed down lightly.
Squelch!
The flying boat shattered, revealing eight figures inside.
Among them were two familiar figures—Lin Qingluan and the Fire Kui Beast. Both were likewise frozen in space-time.
With a gentle flick of the finger, the powerhouse sent the Fire Kui Beast and Lin Qingluan flying right before Lu Changsheng. The two instantly slipped out of the frozen state and regained awareness.
"Changsheng, it's you? Weren't the Fire Kui Beast and I just inside the Blood Oath Alliance's flying boat? What happened?"
Lin Qingluan had no idea what was occurring. When space-time was frozen, even one's thoughts ceased. Had they died during that interval, they would not even have known how they perished.
"Your space-time was frozen. I requested the aid of a Second-Realm powerhouse..." Lu Changsheng briefly explained.
Following Lu Changsheng's gaze, Lin Qingluan turned around to look. The finger that blotted out the sky pressed down without the slightest hesitation.
Squelch!
A total of nine Blood Oath Alliance cultivators—all Transcendents, including three renowned peak First-Realm experts—were crushed instantly beneath that massive finger like ants, completely defenseless.
Dead!
All nine members of the Blood Oath Alliance were dead. Lacking the survival abilities of a World Master, their deaths were final.
Everyone stared with wide eyes, finding it almost impossible to believe. The formidable Blood Oath Alliance had truly been pinched to death like bugs.
Lu Changsheng looked up.
The finger vanished. The void seemed to return to tranquility. Yet Lu Changsheng knew that the Second-Realm powerhouse had already departed.
From the moment he struck to the annihilation of the Blood Oath Alliance, fewer than three breaths of time had elapsed. In fact, had it not been to rescue Lin Qingluan, destroying the Blood Oath Alliance would have taken only a single breath.
This was a Second-Realm powerhouse! An absolute, overwhelming crush. They were simply not on the same level.
Before a Second-Realm cultivator, no matter how many Transcendents gathered, it was completely futile.
From beginning to end, that Second-Realm powerhouse had not even revealed his face. A single finger was all it took to resolve Lu Changsheng's crisis.
"Thank you, Senior!" Lu Changsheng bowed toward the void.
The Second-Realm cultivator was gone, and the members of the Blood Oath Alliance were dead.
The numerous Emperors and source lifeforms were overjoyed. The blade hanging over their heads had vanished. The Blood Oath Alliance had posed far too great a threat to them; after all, the total annihilation of thirty-eight Emperors and source lifeforms had dealt a massive shock to both realms. Now, with the destruction of the Blood Oath Alliance, both chaos and the Dark Domain could breathe a sigh of relief.
"Chaos and the Dark Domain can no longer remain divided and leaderless. The war between the two realms must never happen again.
"We are now in the era of the Great Universe. If one desires treasures to extend life or live a second or third lifetime, venturing into the Great Universe is the way, but no more conflicts must be stirred between chaos and the Dark Domain.
"Indeed, this is the era of the Great Universe. Our twin realms must establish a single force to govern both worlds. I propose founding a Two-Realm Transcendent Alliance; anyone who attains the Transcendent Realm may become a member.
"The Transcendent Alliance shall appoint an Alliance Leader, several Deputy Leaders, and a Council of Elders. Anyone who reaches the peak of the Transcendent First Realm will automatically become a member of the Council of Elders. Under normal circumstances, affairs of both realms will be overseen by the Transcendent Alliance, while the Council of Elders will hold the authority to dismiss the Alliance Leader."
Someone proposed the establishment of the Transcendent Alliance, and together they drafted various rules, fixing loopholes and refining the structure. Many source lifeforms and Emperors agreed and continued to perfect the system.
Lu Changsheng did not object. This had been bound to happen sooner or later. Only in this manner could the two realms develop in a faster, more stable fashion. Times had changed, after all. In the era of the Great Universe, these Emperors and source lifeforms faced immense dangers. They had to journey and roam the Great Universe to obtain opportunities.
The Transcendent Alliance would likely take a long time to refine its structure and balance all interests; it certainly could not be finalized overnight.
Lu Changsheng had no intention of meddling in the Transcendent Alliance. He avoided such mundane affairs whenever possible. He understood clearly that cultivation was what mattered most. Having witnessed the terrifying methods of a Second-Realm powerhouse, he yearned immensely to attain the Second Realm himself.
"Changsheng, I am going into seclusion to adjust my condition to its peak so I can make a breakthrough to Emperor!" Lin Qingluan said to Lu Changsheng.
She intended to enter seclusion and assault the Emperor Realm.
The ordeal with the Blood Oath Alliance had dealt her a heavy psychological blow. Not only had she failed to help Lu Changsheng, but she had become his burden, captured by the alliance and leaving him bound hand and foot. For the immensely proud Lin Qingluan, this was intolerable. Even if she could not assist Lu Changsheng, she refused to be a liability to him.
Now that Lu Changsheng had become a World Master capable of withstanding the Dark Domain's backlash, Lin Qingluan decisively prepared to adjust her condition. Once ready, she could attempt the breakthrough at any moment. With the foundation of having refined the Divine Tree of Fortune, once she became an Emperor, she would surely break past the lifespan limit of an Emperor. Her potential among Transcendents would be enormous, and reaching the Second Realm in the future was entirely within the realm of possibility.
This was precisely why the Blood Oath Alliance had been so determined to seize the Divine Tree of Fortune. It was a supreme treasure of the Great Universe, something that could only be found by serendipity.
Lu Changsheng then went to the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce and formally signed the agreement.
Mo Wen put away the contract and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Lu, from now on, both of us are members of the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce. However, your status far surpasses mine, and I may have to rely on you in the future."
"You are too polite," Lu Changsheng replied. He paused thoughtfully and asked, "According to the agreement, I must repay at least one hundred source crystals each year. Within the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce, how do I, as a World Master, earn source crystals?"
This was what Lu Changsheng was most concerned about.
"That is simple. There are numerous transport missions in the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce. For each mission completed, a World Master receives a corresponding reward. As for the specific payouts, you may see for yourself.
"This is your Eternal Light identity token. It will display the transport missions issued by nearby outposts of the chamber. The token has a range limit and can only show missions from nearby outposts. Thus, the more prosperous a region is, the more missions are posted and the higher the rewards.
"Naturally, on rare occasions, the chamber may conscript World Masters for transport missions, but such forced conscriptions are very uncommon."
Lu Changsheng nodded. He immediately immersed his consciousness into the identity token.
Sure enough, Lu Changsheng saw missions issued by several nearby outposts.
"Transport a shipment of goods to the Dragon River Plane; reward: thirty source crystals."
"Transport a shipment of goods to the Nine Rings Plane; reward: twenty source crystals."
"Transport a shipment of goods to the Thousand Illusions Plane; reward: one hundred source crystals."
Lu Changsheng looked over the missions one by one. There were quite a few, and the rewards were substantial—at least ten source crystals each, with some reaching as high as a hundred. Calculating by the high-reward missions, Lu Changsheng would need to complete only a single assignment to settle his yearly debt, leaving the remainder to accumulate for himself.
It had to be said that earning money as a World Master was truly effortless. Without question, while World Masters might not be the absolute wealthiest cultivators in the Great Universe, they were certainly among the most affluent. Repaying one hundred source crystals a year was trivial for a World Master.
However, Lu Changsheng could not abandon his cultivation, which also required source crystals. At this point, a World Master still needed to strive to earn crystals to fuel their own progress.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, what do you think?" Mo Wen asked with a smile.
"Not bad. By the way, do these high-paying missions carry any danger?" Lu Changsheng asked, curious. If the danger was too great, he would not accept them despite the high rewards.
"Danger? Transport missions actually carry very little risk. Furthermore, you are a World Master of Eternal Light. If anyone dared strike against you while on duty, it would be considered a declaration of war against the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce. In the entire Great Universe, very few forces can afford such a price!
"Therefore, you can accept missions with peace of mind. The reason the rewards are so high is actually due to distance. Although World Masters can traverse the Boundary Sea at peerless speed, greater distances in the Boundary Sea still require vast distances and considerable time, so the compensation is naturally higher. To be precise, rewards are judged comprehensively based on the value of the goods and the travel distance."
Lu Changsheng understood.
"Oh, and the most crucial point: missions have time limits. You must never exceed the deadline. Once overdue, not only will you receive no reward, but you will also face a fine," Mo Wen warned.
Lu Changsheng nodded. He knew very well that to a merchant chamber, time was of the essence.
Of course, only World Masters serving the chamber were eligible to take on these missions. Other World Masters did not qualify.
In a sense, joining the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce was not a loss for Lu Changsheng at all. After all, this was a lucrative post. Not only could he earn vast amounts of source crystals, but he could also enjoy the protection of the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce. As a newly ascended World Master, having the backing of the Eternal Light Chamber of Commerce was far better than fumbling in the dark alone across the Great Universe. The saying that a great tree provided fine shade applied equally to the Great Universe.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, would you like to take your first transport mission?" Mo Wen asked, looking at him with a slight smile.
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