The Qiao Family, on the other hand, controls the Chiyang Chamber of Commerce and has been engaged in business for generations, with their enterprises spread throughout Sand Country.

Their business even extends to several surrounding kingdoms, possessing immense wealth, and there are Immortal King-level powerhouses guarding their Family.

As for the Cui Family and the Kong Family, both are ancient and prominent noble families in the Royal Capital, and they also have Immortal King Old Ancestors holding the fort.

The two chatted for about a quarter of an hour when a young attendant dressed in blue hurried in.

Holding a white jade box, he respectfully approached Fang Hong and gently handed over the jade box.

"Senior, the Millennium Starlight Grass you requested has arrived."

Fang Hong reached out, took the jade box, and opened it. A pure and gentle aura of light instantly diffused, invigorating the spirit.

Inside the jade box, a golden small grass lay quietly—it was precisely the Millennium Starlight Grass.

The grass’s leaves were full, their color vibrant, and the star patterns on them were clearly visible.

It was enveloped by a faint restriction, which perfectly preserved its vitality, making its quality virtually flawless.

Fang Hong meticulously inspected it, and after confirming everything was in order, a satisfied smile appeared on his Face.

Subsequently, Fang Hong handed a storage bag to the Red-Robed Elder.

"These Immortal Stones, please count them."

The Red-Robed Elder took the storage bag, quickly counted its contents, and after confirming everything was correct, put the storage bag away.

With the transaction completed to Perfection, the Red-Robed Elder’s Face was beaming with smiles, and he was about to bid Fang Hong farewell.

Fang Hong was also about to close the jade box, put away the Starlight Grass, and get up to leave.

Just then, a woman’s voice suddenly came from the inner hall entrance.

"Wait."

Fang Hong followed the sound, looked up, and saw a slender green figure gracefully walking towards him.

She was a beautiful woman, dressed in a vibrant green dress that made her skin appear as white as snow, with a hint of noble Qi in her eyes and brows.

However, her Early Grand Unity Stage seemed ordinary, only at the Late Golden Immortal stage.

What was surprising was that two middle-aged men in black followed beside the woman.

These two men had steady auras and decent Cultivation Levels; they were genuine Early Grand Unity Golden Immortal Cultivators.

To have two Grand Unity Cultivators willingly serve as personal guards, this green-clad woman must have a significant background, likely a junior from a prominent Family in the city.

Indeed, as soon as the Red-Robed Elder saw the green-clad woman, a respectful smile immediately appeared on his Face, and he stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting.

"It turns out Young Miss Cui Li has graced us with her presence. What brings you to the Chamber of Commerce today?"

"Cui Li?" Fang Hong’s heart stirred slightly upon hearing this name.

In this Royal Capital, anyone named Cui with such an entourage must be from the renowned Cui Family.

"Hmm, my grandfather’s eight-thousandth birthday celebration is in a few days. I specifically came to the Chamber of Commerce to look for a suitable birthday gift for him."

"What you just sold to this Great Master must be Starlight Grass, right? It’s indeed a rare treasure."

Cui Li nodded gently, her tone calm, but her gaze fell directly on the jade box held in Fang Hong’s hand.

The Red-Robed Elder was taken aback and quickly explained.

"Uh, I am truly sorry, Young Miss Cui. This Starlight Grass has already been sold to this Senior. If you don’t mind, may I introduce you to other rare treasures?"

"The Chamber of Commerce still has many treasures suitable as birthday gifts."

Cui Li, however, ignored the Red-Robed Elder’s words, her gaze still fixed on Fang Hong.

"Great Master, how many Immortal Stones did you spend to purchase this Starlight Grass?"

"I am willing to pay double the price to buy it. This way, you can earn a profit for nothing, so you won’t be at a loss."

Hearing this, Fang Hong slowly shook his head, his tone firm.

"The Starlight Grass is of great use to me; I cannot sell it to you."

With that, Fang Hong casually put the jade box into his storage bag and turned to walk out of the Chamber of Commerce.

Cui Li’s brows instantly furrowed, and a hint of displeasure rose in her heart.

In this Royal Capital, she had never encountered anyone who dared to disregard her Cui Family’s Face so openly.

Refusing to sell even for double the price, this Cultivator was truly ignorant.

"What is that monk’s Early Grand Unity Stage?" Cui Li turned her head and whispered to one of the black-clad guards beside her.

The guard focused his senses for a moment, then respectfully replied.

Young Miss, this person’s aura is restrained, but I can roughly determine that he is only an Early Grand Unity Cultivator."

"Just an Early Grand Unity." Cui Li’s eyes flashed with disdain upon hearing this reply.

A mere Early Grand Unity, daring to reject her request?

Cui Li immediately quickened her pace, chasing after Fang Hong in the direction he had left. From her demeanor, it was clear she would not give up until she obtained the Starlight Grass.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, the Red-Robed Elder’s heart sank, and he secretly thought, "This is bad."

He knew Young Miss Cui Li’s temper; she was always spoiled and willful.

And the eminent monk who bought the Starlight Grass did not seem easy to provoke. If a conflict truly broke out, the Chamber of Commerce would suffer.

The Red-Robed Elder dared not delay and quickly followed, hoping to mediate the situation.

As soon as Fang Hong walked out of the Chamber of Commerce, he sensed several auras closely following him.

He didn’t need to turn around to know that Young Miss Cui Li and her guards had followed him.

Fang Hong stopped, slowly turned around, and looked at Cui Li with calm eyes, asking, "You’re following so relentlessly; must you absolutely use this Starlight Grass as a birthday gift for your grandfather?"

Cui Li walked up to Fang Hong and stood still, her Face full of confidence, and said with certainty, "That’s right, for my grandfather’s birthday banquet, I must present the best birthday gift."

"I am determined to get this Millennium Starlight Grass. You name your price; no matter how many Immortal Stones, my Cui Family can afford it."

Fang Hong looked at her self-assured expression and couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing. He asked with a hint of playfulness, "What if I firmly refuse to sell it? What can you do then?"

Cui Li was momentarily stunned, evidently not expecting the other party to be so dismissive.

Afterward, Cui Li’s Face gradually darkened, and her tone became cold: "There is no treasure that Cui Li desires that she cannot obtain."

"If you are sensible, you will obediently sell the Starlight Grass to me. Otherwise, I will make sure you cannot leave this Royal Capital."

Hearing this blatant threat, Fang Hong chuckled lightly.

"You truly are a filial granddaughter."

As soon as his words fell, the smile on Fang Hong’s Face vanished instantly, replaced by an icy coldness.

A vast and majestic aura emanated from his body, spreading outwards.

Boom.

A dull roar echoed between heaven and earth, and that terrifying aura swept out like a tsunami.

The Cultivators on the surrounding streets felt this aura, their faces all turned pale with shock, and they quickly retreated to a distance, watching from afar, not daring to approach even a single inch.

"Uh. You, you."

This sudden turn of events instantly scared Cui Li, making her Face turn deathly pale, her body uncontrollably trembling, her eyes filled with terror, and for a moment, she didn’t know what to do.