Lin Fei, with an impassive demeanor, entered the Black Moon City alongside the woman. In the city's myriad shops, the woman began to discreetly sell various items. While each transaction was modest in scale, the cumulative total across Black Moon City was remarkably substantial. All this unfolded under Lin Fei's watchful gaze.

In each shop, Lin Fei subtly, almost imperceptibly, addressed the woman as "Young Master," a deliberate ploy to mislead the shopkeepers into overestimating her status. It was all an elaborate façade, employing Lin Fei as a mere decoy to intimidate those harboring malicious intentions.

"So that's it..." Lin Fei mused, admiring the woman's meticulous caution. Her possession of coveted treasures was evident, necessitating a gradual and discreet disposal of these goods to avoid unwanted attention.

Despite not having passed the Thunder Tribulation, Lin Fei was confident enough in her presence, daring to witness the entire process. The realization dawned on him: this woman was undoubtedly a fortunate cultivator of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Utilizing just the first layer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, she navigated among numerous Martial Gods, reaping immense benefits and amassing a fortune over time, significant enough to afford the services of Martial Gods like Lin Fei.

However, caution aside, Lin Fei and the woman eventually attracted attention. Black Moon City, a place where one could freely trade anything without questioning its origins, was also a breeding ground for danger, teeming with a mix of characters. Their method of selling small quantities in each shop, though prudent, would not conceal their secrets if they were under scrutiny from the start.

After about ten days in Black Moon City, having sold almost everything, the woman suggested they return.

"Let's go back," she said. "Once we reach the Ancient City, your task will be complete."

She seemed quite pleased with Lin Fei. The trip had been successful: not only had she sold many items, but she also acquired numerous satisfying goods. Lin Fei's conduct throughout had particularly impressed her.

Returning to the Ancient City would allow her to dedicate considerable time to cultivation, potentially reaching the pinnacle of Martial King.

A rare smile graced her face, while Lin Fei remained stoic, nodding silently without a word, letting the woman make the arrangements. After all, his earnings were a mere thousand contribution points. Their mutual desire to avoid complications hastened their departure from Black Moon City.

But scarcely had they flown out of Black Moon City, not far from its limits, when Lin Fei abruptly halted. Standing with his hands clasped behind him, he gazed into the void.

The woman, somewhat hesitant, asked, "Why have we stopped?"

Lin Fei, in a serene tone, responded, "Come out now. You've been waiting for quite a while, haven't you?"

"Ah?" A voice echoed in surprise. "He actually detected us?"

"Impressive, indeed, he's quite skilled."

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"We were so careful, yet we couldn't lure them into our lethal formation."

At that moment, two figures materialized from the void, as if appearing out of thin air, their previous whereabouts unknown.

The woman's face darkened as she quickly grasped the situation. She realized they must have been targeted since their time in Black Moon City.

"What do you want?" she asked, foregoing any idle chatter. If she could dispel these Deity Transformation experts with a portion of her belongings, she would not be stingy.

After all, material possessions were external to oneself. Temporarily yielding was her way of survival; otherwise, she would have perished countless times already.

"Reasonable," the two Deity Transformation experts nodded in approval. "Unfortunately, you have too many valuable items on you, and we want them all!"

The woman, with a solemn voice, inquired, "So, there's no room for negotiation?"

"What if there isn't?" they retorted. "A Martial God and a Martial King, and the Martial God hasn't even passed the Thunder Tribulation. You kept calling each other 'Young Master'. The act was convincing, but alas, we care not for any 'Young Master' powers. Real or fake, it's irrelevant."

"Our goal is to seize the treasures and leave. Do you think you could summon a True Monarch or even a Supreme to hunt us down?" they scoffed. "If you had such connections, you wouldn't need to sell treasures in Black Moon City."

The two Deity Transformation experts had the woman and Lin Fei firmly in their grasp, convinced that neither was a significant figure. After all, why else would they resort to selling treasures in Black Moon City?

Observing the woman's seasoned methods, it was clear this wasn't her first time conducting such transactions, hardly the behavior of a high-ranking individual.

In a moment of resolve, the woman turned to Lin Fei and proposed, "You hold off one for a thousand contribution points." Lin Fei, somewhat surprised, asked, "Can you handle the other Deity Transformation cultivator?" He was aware of her potential hidden strengths, but the prowess of the two Deity Transformation cultivators was not to be underestimated.

"I'll have to try," the woman said with a determined look, her eyes betraying a hint of hesitation, though she had no other choice.

Lin Fei shook his head and calmly offered, "I have a plan to deal with both for two thousand contribution points. How does that sound?"

The Deity Transformation cultivators, overhearing Lin Fei and the woman's conversation, scoffed with a darkened expression, "You're facing death and still think you can negotiate?"

"Do you think we only have a single Deity Transformation form?" they taunted. "We've invested heavily to deal with you!"

With a wave of their hands, multiple incarnations burst forth from their bodies - one, two, three, four, five... Each person manifested four incarnations, or perhaps they themselves were an incarnation, amounting to five each.

Together, they formed a formidable assembly of ten incarnations, each exuding the aura of a Deity Transformation. This was the true terror of Deity Transformation experts: with enough resources, they could cultivate numerous incarnations, hundreds or even thousands, forming a terrifying army. The Martial Gods, on the other hand, had only one form but their combat prowess subtly surpassed that of Deity Transformations.

However, Lin Fei hadn't undergone the Thunder Tribulation and was at a disadvantage in both realm and momentum. Facing the ten Deity Transformation incarnations, the woman's expression soured, her heart sinking at the overwhelming odds.

Lin Fei remained unperturbed and decisively said, "No more words. For a flat rate of ten thousand contribution points, I'll handle these incarnations and ensure your safe return, totaling twelve thousand contribution points."

His voice was calm yet exuded undeniable confidence, leaving the woman momentarily stunned. She knew the challenge of facing ten Deity Transformation incarnations, yet seeing Lin Fei's composed expression, she made a resolute decision, agreeing to his terms.

"Flat rate, ten thousand contribution points, solve this for me."

Lin Fei's lips curled into a faint smile as he replied, "As you wish." The next moment, hundreds of particle worlds within Lin Fei burst forth explosively.