Through the car window, Xiao Shun and Song Ling’er saw a towering building in the wilderness.


    “That’s huge!” Song Ling’er eximed, her mouth agape in surprise.


    “It used to be a small area, but over the years, the local authorities have greatly expanded this event after realizing its potential. They’ve promoted it extensively to boost the local tertiary industry,” the driver said nonchntly. He then added with a touch of emotion, “Last year’s Southern Wilderness Fair saw nearly ten billion dors in transactions overnight, with more than half contributed by visitors like you!”


    A transaction volume nearing ten billion dors in one night was indeed astonishing. But upon reflection, Xiao Shun quickly understood. The jade produced in the Miaojiang mountains was highly valued in the industry, inevitably attracting many jade merchants willing to spendvishly.


    As he pondered this, the taxi slowly came to a stop at the grand entrance of the venue. The driver nced at the meter and couldn’t help but smile. “Heh, we’re here. Have a great time tonight!”N?velDrama.Org content.


    Xiao Shun had learned many interesting things from the driver and handed him five red bills as a token of gratitude. The driver hurriedly thanked Xiao Shun. “Thank you, sir! Thank you!”


    Xiao Shun smiled and waved his hand before opening the car door. As they stood before the expansive venue, Song Ling’er couldn’t help but marvel. “Master, from afar, this ce already looked enormous, but standing at the entrance, it’s even more overwhelming!”


    Xiao Shun pointed to a nearby parking lot filled with luxury cars. “Look at those luxury cars over there; you’ll understand why this ce is so grand.”


    Following his gaze, Song Ling’er saw rows of high-end vehicles, with even the lowest tier being ABB brands. The rest were top international brands. More astonishingly, there were about twenty helicopters parked on the right side of the venue.


    Retracting her gaze, Song Ling’er stuck out her tongue andughed. “No wonder they have such high transaction volumes overnight; so many big shots are here.”


    “Let’s go inside and take a look,” Xiao Shun said as he walked towards the entrance.


    A staff member saw them approaching and smiled as she reminded them, “Sir, you need to purchase tickets to enter.”


    “Tickets?” Song Ling’er was slightly surprised.


    Xiao Shun wasn’t surprised at all. After all, with so much money invested in this venue by the local government, it was only natural for them to recoup some costs.


    He walked over to the ticket booth and bought two tickets for ten thousand dors. Five thousand dors per ticket was indeed pricey but insignificant for Xiao Shun. This price would likely deter many ordinary wage earners. However, this was a high-end trading market aimed at prominent jade merchants rather than ordinary people.


    Xiao Shun and Song Ling’er entered the venue without any issues. Therge venue was divided into two sections: jade trading and stone gambling on the left and Gu technique exchanges on the right.


    It was 7:30 PM, and the venue was brightly lit and bustling with people. Most people were gathered on the left side for jade trading and stone gambling, while the Gu technique exchange area was rtively empty.


    Seeing this, Song Ling’er remarked casually, “It seems Gu technique exchanges are quite niche; such arge area has so few people.”


    “You’ve got it wrong!” A voice suddenly interjected.


    Xiao Shun and Song Ling’er turned to see a short man with dark skin approaching them. His gaze towards Song Ling’er was intensely invasive.


    Song Ling’er felt disgusted by his unabashed stare but asked out of curiosity, “How am I wrong?”


    “It’s not that Gu techniques are niche; it’s just that from seven to ten is prime time for jade trading and stone gambling. After ten o’clock, you’ll see what makes Gu techniques so fascinating!” The dark-skinned man smiled as he took a step closer to Song Ling’er.


    He bowed slightly and said, “Beautifuldy, I am Nguyen Jinshui, heir to the Nguyen family from Southeast Asia. Meeting you here is my honor.” He reached out to take her hand for a traditional hand-kissing greeting.


    Seeing his dark hand reaching for her, Song Ling’er felt repulsed and stepped back angrily. “What are you doing?”


    Nguyen Jinshui smiled nonchntly despite her disgusted expression. “This is a local custom; I hope you don’t mind. If you refuse me, I’ll use a Gu technique from my homnd as punishment for your disrespect.”


    Xiao Shun stood by with his arms crossed, expressionless as he watched Nguyen Jinshui. He wasn’t worried about Song Ling’er’s safety; he knew she could handle herself against this skinny man despite his Gu techniques.


    Song Ling’er red at Nguyen Jinshui and scolded him angrily. “This is Wradeogon, not your homnd!”


    “That’s none of my concern,” Nguyen Jinshui replied dismissively before ncing at Xiao Shun with a sneer. “Such a beautifuldy shouldn’t be with someone like him; it’s heartbreaking.”


    Xiao Shun was bewildered by this sudden insult. He stood there quietly yet somehow provoked Nguyen Jinshui’s ire.


    Nguyen Jinshui ignored him further and turned back to Song Ling’er. “Miss, such beauty deserves better than him. Come with me; I’ll ensure you live in luxury and roam freely across Southeast Asia except for a few families.”


    Song Ling’er scoffed and teasingly looked at Xiao Shun. “Master, he’s insulting you; shouldn’t you do something?”


    Xiao Shun shrugged indifferently. “He’s not worth my effort; he’s all yours for practice.”


    “You really think I’m insignificant?” Nguyen Jinshui growled. “Fine! Let me show you the power of Southeast Asian Gu techniques!”


    He flicked his finger towards Xiao Shun as something ck shot out from under his nail towards them rapidly.