Chapter 2748: 2748 **Chapter 2748: A Year of Many Events, The Old King Dies, The New King is Born** Lu Lian quoted a price that left Lin Moyu speechless. Even after a 50% discount, the Wisdom Heart Pearl still cost 2 million third-grade premium origin crystals. 2 million third-grade premium origin crystals were equivalent to the price of all the precious knowledge accumulated by the Lu Feng Merchant Guild over countless years. Even a six-star force might go bankrupt trying to afford it. However, the functions of the Wisdom Heart Pearl were very attractive to Lin Moyu. It could merge with any technological artifact and allow a soul to enter it. The Wisdom Heart Pearl was of an extremely high level. Once merged, it would break the current limits of the Human Emperor, rapidly enhancing its power. In addition, the Wisdom Heart Pearl had many other abilities that the user would need to discover themselves. Lin Moyu took out the origin crystals, and the transaction was completed. The Third Ancestor squinted his eyes, "Young friend, your windfall is truly enviable." Lin Moyu’s expression remained unchanged, "The windfall is indeed substantial, so I need to spend it to avoid harming my fortune." The Third Ancestor naturally didn’t believe Lin Moyu’s nonsense, "Alright, let’s continue. Next is the Great Dao Undying Pill." "The Great Dao Undying Pill is a seventh-realm Dao Sovereign treasure. Previously, I sold it to you at a lower price, but its true value is much higher." "However, I won’t take advantage of you. I’ll sell it to you at the original price of 100,000 per pill, and I can sell you up to three pills." Lin Moyu knew that the Great Dao Undying Pill was difficult to refine, and even the Lu Feng Merchant Guild wouldn’t have many in stock. Moreover, as a life-saving item, the Lu Feng Merchant Guild could easily sell it at a high price in auctions. Lin Moyu agreed immediately, "I’ll take three pills. Thank you, senior. However, I have a request. If you get more Great Dao Undying Pills in the future, please prioritize selling them to me." The Third Ancestor smiled, "Alright, I’ll remember that." Lu Lian, standing by, said, "I’ll make a note of it." Lin Moyu and the Third Ancestor continued their transaction. Life and Death Origin Grass, Time Sand, Space Crystals. Each item was extremely precious, and each had a sky-high price, but Lin Moyu didn’t hesitate and bought them all. By the time the transaction was complete, the total amount had reached an astonishing 5 million third-grade premium origin crystals. The Third Ancestor squinted his eyes, "Not to mention six-star forces, even the top seven-star forces in the Southern Continent wouldn’t have much more wealth than this." Lin Moyu smiled without saying a word. Explaining at this point would be pointless. If the Third Ancestor had any malicious intent, Lin Moyu wouldn’t be able to resist. Lin Moyu couldn’t see through the Third Ancestor’s realm; he only felt that it was very high, and killing him would be as easy as flipping a hand. Not to mention the Third Ancestor, even Lu Lian. As the chief manager of the mall, her combat power in the mall was equally terrifying. After the transaction was completed, the Third Ancestor asked, "Alright, is there anything else you want to buy?" The implication was clear: if there was nothing else, it was time for Lin Moyu to leave. Lin Moyu smiled, "Of course, there’s more." "I want to buy information on arrays, artifact refining, and alchemy, as comprehensive as possible." The Third Ancestor scrutinized Lin Moyu, "Are you planning to build your own force?" Lin Moyu nodded, "Indeed, I have that intention." The Third Ancestor asked, "Have you found an origin spirit vein?" Lin Moyu didn’t deny it, "Yes, I have. By the way, if possible, I’d also like to buy an origin spirit vein." The Third Ancestor glared at him, "We don’t have that, don’t even think about it. Even if we had one, we wouldn’t sell it." Lin Moyu smiled sheepishly; he had anticipated this answer. Everyone wanted an origin spirit vein. If the Lu Feng Merchant Guild had one, they would use it themselves, not sell it. Lu Lian had already calculated the price, "The total for all the information on arrays, artifact refining, and alchemy is 1 million." "Alright!" Lin Moyu didn’t hesitate and directly took out 100 seventh-grade premium origin crystals. He paid for all transactions with seventh-grade premium origin crystals. In front of the Third Ancestor, there was no need to hide. After the transaction was completed, the Third Ancestor asked, "Anything else?" Lin Moyu nodded, "The next information I want to buy, I guess senior has it, but whether senior is willing to sell it, I don’t know." "I’ll just mention it. If it’s not for sale, please don’t take offense." The Third Ancestor nodded slightly, "Go ahead." Lin Moyu said, "I want to buy information about the Eastern Spirit Empire!" There was a sudden silence. Lin Moyu felt the Third Ancestor’s aura fluctuate for a moment. In that instant, he seemed to see a terrifying presence, exuding invincible majesty, overlooking all beings. But it was only for a moment, and the Third Ancestor’s aura quickly calmed. The Third Ancestor asked in a low voice, "How did you know?" Lin Moyu shook his head, "I can’t say. I just know. I wanted to ask if senior is willing to sell it." The Third Ancestor asked, "How did you know we have information about the Eastern Spirit Empire?" Lin Moyu said, "I guessed. This time, the Eastern Spirit Empire attacked various major forces. Along the way, I saw that all the major cities were in ruins, and all beings above the fourth realm of Dao Sovereign had disappeared, likely having met a tragic end." "Only the mall remains intact. I didn’t see any beings above the fourth realm of Dao Sovereign in the city. I initially thought the guild had received information and evacuated all beings above the fourth realm of Dao Sovereign." "But seeing you here, senior, overturned my guess. It seems the Lu Feng Merchant Guild has a way to avoid detection by the special spirit beast of the Eastern Spirit Empire." "Moreover, Miss Lu Lian mentioned that this city has existed for 830,000 years and has never been attacked." "So I boldly guessed that the Lu Feng Merchant Guild either knows about the Eastern Spirit Empire and can avoid its actions, or has a connection with the Eastern Spirit Empire, so it won’t be attacked." Lin Moyu didn’t hide anything and directly stated his guess. As he spoke, he carefully observed the Third Ancestor’s expression and aura. He hoped to see some clues, but apart from the initial fluctuation, the Third Ancestor remained calm and composed. After Lin Moyu finished speaking, the Third Ancestor said calmly, "Finished?" Lin Moyu nodded, "Yes, finished." The Third Ancestor said, "Then I’ll tell you, we do know about the Eastern Spirit Empire." "Not only us, but the top forces in the Southern Continent also know." "But no one will say anything, nor can they, due to our agreement with them." "There are deep complexities involved, beyond your reach." "However, this time, the Eastern Spirit Empire’s actions were somewhat unexpected, possibly related to their new ruler." "We still need to discuss the specifics with the Eastern Spirit Empire." The Third Ancestor sighed, "The old king is dead, and a new king is born. All previous agreements are void. Who knows how the Eastern Continent will change next?" "A year of many events, truly a year of many events!" Lin Moyu’s heart surged, "The old king is dead, and a new king is born. The Eastern Spirit Empire has a new ruler." "Could the new king be Antares?" Lin Moyu thought it was highly possible and asked, "Do you know who the new king of the Eastern Spirit Empire is?"