Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1567 - 1587 Freedom Merchant Jin Buhuan_1

Chapter 1567: Chapter 1587 Freedom Merchant Jin Buhuan_1

The Golden Winged Roc hovered in mid-air as Lin Chen examined the man before him.

He appeared to be in his forties, bearing a large belly, wearing flashy apparel, his entire being exuding the aura of wealth.

Lin Chen slightly bowed, "May I know the reason for your visit, sir?"

A genial smile appeared on the face of the middle-aged man, resembling a wealthy landlord, "My name is Jin Buhuan, a humble merchant. It’s my first time seeing a cultivator using a Golden Winged Roc. I couldn’t resist calling out to get acquainted. I wonder where the gentleman hails from?"

The Golden Winged Roc really draws attention!

I must find the Secret Fruit of the Demon as soon as possible. Otherwise, having the Golden Winged Roc with me on the journey is too conspicuous.

If the Golden Winged Roc were powerful enough, Lin Chen wouldn’t worry. But since it’s still young and not strong enough, Lin Chen dared not let it out freely in this strange place. Otherwise, he might run into some powerful figures who could capture or even kill it, which would be disastrous.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I come from the Cloud Sky Continent, White Crane Immortal Sect. This is Lin Chen and it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Jin. These two are my maidservants."

White Crane Immortal Sect?

A glint flashed across Jin Buhuan’s eyes, "Friend Lin, where are you headed?"

Lin Chen replied with a smile, "I am on my way to visit an old friend at the Ten Thousand Flowers Palace."

White Crane Immortal Sect, Ten Thousand Flowers Palace!

Jin Buhuan’s eyes brightened, and he smiled, "So, you’re going across the Hanhai Plain. It’s a coincidence that we share the same route. I have long admired the renowned Heavenly Sword Su Shaoling of your sect. Why not rest on board for a few days? We could enjoy some wine and conversation, saving you from the hardship of flying?"

Lin Chen politely declined, "I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Jin. But we are in a hurry and wouldn’t wish to impose."

Jin Buhuan laughed heartily, "It’d be no imposition. Friend Lin, rest assured. As a businessman, my name, Jin Buhuan of the ’Free Merchants’, holds credibility throughout the God Fire Continent."

"Although this is the infamous Hanhai Plain, prowled by robber cultivators, I am no thief. I am merely a businessman, here to do genuine business. Friend Lin, come aboard for some tea and get familiarized. Perhaps we will have business to conduct together in the future."

A voice resonated in Lin Chen’s mind, courtesy of Liu Yuqi, "Young Master, this Jin Buhuan indeed carries great prestige throughout the God Fire Continent. He is a well-known large-scale merchant. With his giant Freeholder merchant ship, he wanders around the continent dealing in various goods. Rumor has it that he can buy everything you have."

"He is a businessman, so he’s not likely to commit robbery. But word has it that Jin Buhuan is very powerful, and his ship is filled with strong warriors. Many have attempted to seize his Freedom, but none has ever succeeded."

A freedom merchant?

A hint of a smile appeared on Lin Chen’s face, "In that case, let’s be your guest."

Jin Buhuan slightly smiled, and gestured towards the ship door, "After you, friend Lin."

As the Golden Winged Roc landed on the enormous merchant ship, a veritable fortress on the sea, Lin Chen and his party leaped onto the deck. As soon as his feet touched the ground, Lin Chen noticed that the exterior of the ship had been entirely made of metal, even the floor seemed to have been pieced together using precious Ghostly Wood, known for its hardness surpassing steel.

A single plank made of Ghostly Wood could cost tens of thousands of spirit stones. Lin Chen looked around, seeing countless such planks.

Thousands, or tens of thousands?

Such affluence!

This man was seriously rich.

"Friend Lin, you can leave your Golden Winged Roc here. We will take care of its food needs if necessary..."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "It’s no need. I have already prepared food for it. I’ll feed it in the evening."

A few days ago, Lin Chen and the Golden Winged Roc had hunted quite a few creatures. They were all kept safe as the growing Roc was typically a big eater. When it matures, the interval between meals will be extended. One meal could keep it satisfied for about ten days or half a month.

Lin Chen and his party were ushered into the living room. Jin Buhuan invited Lin Chen to sit down. Immediately, beautiful young handmaids brought tea, fruits, snacks, all of exquisite quality.

After some polite conversation, Jin Buhuan asked, "Older brother, can I call you brother Lin? Brother Lin, how did you tame this Golden Winged Roc? I see no restrains on it..."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "My friend stole its egg from the Golden Winged Roc’s nest, which provoked the creature and resulted in my friend being hunted. Then, we incubated the egg in a volcanic region. As I had done a favor for my friend, he gifted me its ownership rights."

Jin Buhuan blinked in surprise. A mature Golden Winged Roc was a terrifying creature, equivalent in power to a Peak Celestial Immortal, or even stronger. And Lin Chen’s friend had been hunted by one yet managed to escape unscathed?

"So you incubated it, that explains why it’s so docile with you. It looks really well-grown. It seems you feed it well..."

Lin Chen replied with a smile, "When it was incubating, a Flame Dragon Ghost Bat crawled out of the volcano and tried to eat the egg. My friend killed it and most of its flesh went into the Golden Winged Roc’s stomach. How could it not grow well?"