Creation of the Universe

In the next few days, Shen Zhan and others continued to hide in the pharmacy, waiting for the day when the trial conference would begin.

Shen Zhan's injuries recovered quickly because he only suffered some superficial injuries. With his cultivation and the help of good medicine, the scars quickly faded away as if they had never appeared.

Ding Yi's condition is much more complicated. Although her external injuries are not serious, her internal injuries are not optimistic.

At that time, she was betrayed by Shangguan Jian and was surrounded by more than a dozen masters. When she was about to escape, she was intercepted and killed by Baili Yu. In the end, she was able to save her life and escape thanks to her extraordinary strength.

That day, Shen Zhan had just finished regulating his breathing when he discovered that Tang Muqing was waiting at the door in the distance.

He asked in surprise, "Miss Qing, what's the matter?"

Tang Muqing walked closer hesitantly, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Shen Zhan said, "If you have anything to say, just ask. If it's something I can do, I won't refuse."

With these words, Tang Muqing mustered up the courage to speak: "Mr. Shen, I want to become stronger, can you help me?

I have always been the one taken care of by my senior brothers and sisters. I am really too weak. When the trial conference starts tomorrow, I will definitely be the one who holds them back. I don’t want to continue like this.

So I want to become stronger, even if it’s just a little bit stronger than I am now.”

Tang Muqing said this with great seriousness.

After listening to this, Shen Zhan said, "Actually, you have already absorbed the spiritual energy of the Earth Spirit Fruit in the Spirit Beast Forest. If you practice well in the future, you will definitely improve faster than ordinary people. Some things cannot be achieved in a hurry."

"However, the Trial Conference is just around the corner, and I'm really worried that everyone will be in danger because of taking care of me. At least I hope to be able to protect myself.

Someone with such poor qualifications like me shouldn’t have come here with my senior brothers and sisters…”

Tang Muqing looked very depressed.

Shen Zhan suddenly said, "Don't underestimate yourself. Why do you think your master, Taoist Tianlang, sent you, a mere martial artist, here?"

"this......"

"It is precisely because he saw that you have great talent that he was confident in letting you come to Sword Forge City. You will gain valuable experience at the Trial Conference, which will be of great benefit to you. This is his true intention. Don't let him down."

Shen Zhan revealed Taoist Tianlang's intention in one sentence, and Tang Muqing was speechless.

She had never thought that her master valued her so much. She had always been an inconspicuous person among her fellow disciples. When she learned that she was going to Sword Forging City, she was confused for a long time.

Because no matter in terms of cultivation or qualifications, many senior brothers and sisters are much stronger than her, but now hearing what Shen Zhan said, she felt as if she had suddenly realized something.

"Does Master really... think so highly of me?"

Shen Zhan said, "You are much stronger than you think, so you should have confidence in yourself. As for your concerns about tomorrow's trial meeting, I have a way to help you."

Tang Muqing's eyes suddenly became bright, and she looked at Shen Zhan with anticipation.

Towards evening, Jia Zhong came to the pharmacy and told Shen Zhan a piece of news.

"Brother, King Weihai has arrived at Sword Forging City today. He is here to preside over the Trial Conference tomorrow. It seems that the Crown Prince will also participate."

Combining his previous experience in Jinning, Shen Zhan had some doubts that the Prince of Weihai might be the designated candidate for this trial conference and would be qualified to represent Weihai in the martial arts competition between various vassal states.

"What kind of person is this Prince of Weihai?"

Jia Zhong shook his head. "I don't know that either, but the prince has invited us merchants in Zhujian City to a banquet at Wanhe Tower tonight. We can meet the prince in person then."

Dong Ping, who was standing by, heard this and asked curiously, "Why did the prince invite you to the banquet?"

Jia Zhongle patted his chest proudly and said, "Weihai State has a vast territory and abundant resources, but in terms of financial resources, it is not as rich as small countries like Beiliang and Jinning. The reason is that although Weihai State is large, it also has a large population, with millions of people eating. Therefore, the most important thing for successive Weihai kings is to trade with other countries, so as to circulate materials and earn wealth.

To achieve this, businessmen like us are naturally indispensable. For example, the Sword Forging City held a trial meeting this time, and sects and independent cultivators from all over the country gathered here, and there were also many who came to join in the fun. Where there are people, there is business. It is only right that the prince, on behalf of the Weihai royal family, reward us.

At this time, Shen Zhan asked: "Can you find a way to take me with you?"

"It's no problem for Big Brother to go there, but do you want to meet the prince?"

Shen Zhan replied, "What kind of person is this Prince of Weihai? It will greatly affect the fairness of tomorrow's trial meeting. If they have premeditated this, we can prepare for it in advance. In any case, it's not a bad idea to meet him."

"Well, I'll go with my brother to meet him."

Sword-Forging City, Ten Thousand Cranes Tower.

Tonight, all the merchants with some strength in the Sword-Forging City were invited by the Prince of Weihai to a banquet at the restaurant. Although the business ethics were not respected in this secular world, they received preferential treatment in the Kingdom of Weihai that they had never received anywhere else.

Shen Zhan followed Jia Zhong and smoothly entered the restaurant. This place had already been booked by the Prince of Weihai. Looking around, there were many wealthy businessmen with big arms and waists and rich faces.

Compared with these people, Shen Zhan is much more eye-catching. Fortunately, no one else cares what he does. Now everyone is immersed in the atmosphere of greeting each other and chatting nonsense.

Shortly after they sat down, a group of people came in from outside, and the Prince of Weihai appeared in everyone's sight, surrounded by them.

The prince looked to be in his twenties, with regular features and a sturdy build. He had some of the demeanor of a royal child, but Shen Zhan did not like this man at first sight.

This is just a feeling, but sometimes, when looking at a person, feeling alone is enough. With Shen Zhan's rich experience in his previous life, his vision is very sharp.

He can usually guess the true nature of the person in front of him, even if the other party is deliberately disguising himself.

Just as the prince walked past him, Shen Zhan immediately became alert, because among the people following closely behind the prince was the sinister Baili Yu.

Baili Yu betrayed his master and turned to the Weihai royal family. Now he has become the lord of Sword Casting City. This must be related to his flattery of the prince.

Fortunately, before coming to Wanhe Tower this time, Shen Zhan changed into a businessman's outfit, hiding among these businessmen who were full of the smell of money, and was not easily recognized.