Meng Zhang was about to walk into his shop when a greeting came from behind: "Master Meng."
Meng Zhang looked back and saw Gu Tanghai rushing towards him from behind.
"Master Meng, can you lend me a moment to speak? I have something important to discuss with you."
Taiyimen and the Shi family have had a good relationship over the years and have maintained a large number of transactions. Probably because he was worried about Luo Ye, who had appeared with Meng Zhang, Gu Tanghai had always been very friendly to Taiyi Sect.
Meng Zhang nodded and followed Gu Tanghai out of here.
Gu Tanghai led Meng Zhang for a long distance and arrived at a small building in the center of Mingshafang.
This is the general affairs building of Mingshafang City. On weekdays, Gu Tanghai spends a lot of time there, handling various affairs inside and outside the city.
Gu Tanghai led Meng Zhang into a hall, invited Meng Zhang to sit down, and served him tea and snacks. Knowing Meng Zhang's character, he didn't go around in circles and got straight to the point.
"I invite Master Meng to come over. There are two major matters that need to be discussed with Master Meng."
"The first big thing is that Feihong Sect's blockade has brought a lot of inconvenience to everyone. All industries in the city are also depressed and depressed."
"So after many discussions with several leaders, I decided to open up new business routes and look for new business opportunities."
Meng Zhang had heard many rumors about this matter, and some people, including Gu Tanghai, had mentioned it to him before.
Of course, Meng Zhang agreed 100% with this matter.
Over the years, Meng Zhang has become increasingly aware of the disadvantages of blocked trade routes.
Taiyi Sect’s spiritual grain is barely enough, and when the harvest is good, part of it can be sold to others.
As for elixirs, I'm more nervous. The Shi family provided most of the elixirs, and the alchemy hall of his own sect could only provide a small part of the elixirs.
Some disciples in the sect practice certain special skills and need to use certain spiritual materials. Meng Zhang needs to hide his identity and secretly go to Huojingfang City to buy a small amount, which is often not enough for use.
As for other magical instruments, talismans, etc., they are even more in short supply. Until now, even the protective formation in the mountain gate has not been found.
It can barely survive in peacetime, but once war breaks out, there will be a serious shortage of various supplies.
Taiyimen now owns some mineral deposits. In addition to the original red copper mine and Baizang soil mine, it later also captured the Xuantie Mine, Qianchen Sand Mine, etc.
Firstly, there is a shortage of manpower, and secondly, there is no market for mining, so these veins have to be temporarily idle, or mined in small quantities.
Materials cannot be transported out, spiritual stones cannot be earned, and various needed spiritual materials cannot be purchased.
This is not a healthy state and is not good for the development of the sect.
Of course, opening up trade routes to foreign countries is easy to say, but very difficult to do.
The area where several sects are now located is covered by Feihong Sect's sphere of influence to the east and south. Within the Feihong Sect’s sphere of influence, there is absolutely no chance.
To the north and west is the Death Sand Sea, a forbidden area for living creatures. Through an uninhabited area in the northeast, one can enter the Qi family's ruling area in Mobei.
However, the Mobei Qi family has always been conservative and very xenophobic. Moreover, Mobei itself is very barren and has little production.
The Qi family in Mobei was suppressed by Feihong Sect in Mobei for many years, and there was no development. Even though the Qi family has two golden elixir masters, they still lack cultivation resources.
To be honest, anyone who knows something about the Mobei area would find it very strange. The Mobei Qi family actually relied on such a remote area and had been at odds with the Feihong Sect for many years, but they were not completely driven out by the Feihong Sect.
In the southwest, there is a small area bordering the Yaofeng Gobi. Through Yaofeng Gobi, you can directly enter the realm of Jiuqu Alliance.
Jiuqu Alliance is a cultivation alliance established with Jiuqu River as the center. Compared to the endless sea of sand, it was countless times richer.
There are many sects, experts emerge in endlessly, cultivation civilization is developed, cultivation arts are prosperous, resources are abundant, and business is prosperous.
The Jiuqu Alliance is countless times stronger than the Feihong Sect, and there is even a True Lord of Yuanshen in the alliance.
The original invasion of the Endless Sand Sea was just a private act by two small sects in the fringe areas, but it was very difficult for the Feihong Sect to deal with it.
If the top leaders of the Jiuqu League had not looked down upon the barren land of the Endless Sand Sea and focused their attention on the more fertile south, the Feihong Sect would have long since lost the chance to rule the Endless Sand Sea.
If the Taiyi Sect and other sects want to open up trade routes, they have only two options: the Mobei Qi Family and the Jiuqu League.
The first option is slightly easier, but the Qi family itself is not rich, so even if they open a trade route, their harvest will probably be limited.
The second option requires passing through Yaofeng Gobi.
The Monster Wind Gobi is the only place in the endless sand sea where monster beasts gather on a large scale.
There are many monsters there and they are powerful. There is even a golden elixir monster deep in the Yaofeng Gobi.
For many years, even the Feihong Sect, which ruled the endless sand sea, was unwilling to go deep into the Yaofeng Gobi easily.
Although you only need to pass through the periphery of Yaofeng Gobi to go to Jiuqu League without going deep, it will still be very troublesome if you are unlucky and get entangled by a group of monsters.
As for the Great Golden Core Demon, he will not leave the depths of the Demon Wind Gobi easily, so there is no need to worry too much.
The previous leaders had debated many times between the two different choices.
Meng Zhang himself was limited by his horizons and knowledge, and had little understanding of either the Jiuqu League or the Qijia, so he had no inclination and did not participate in the debate.
Now that Gu Tanghai once again mentioned the issue of opening up trade routes, there should be results.
Before Meng Zhang could speak, Gu Tanghai continued speaking.
"After much discussion, we finally decided to go to the Jiuqu League together. Even if the road is more dangerous, the rewards will be greater."
"If Master Meng is also interested, then we should make preparations early."
"Of course, there's no need to be too hasty. Even if everything goes well, it will take a few years before we set off."
For matters such as foreign trade, Taiyi Sect is also in great need.
Now that the discussion has concluded, Meng Zhang will naturally join in.
Meng Zhang promised that he would set off with everyone in a few years.
In the past few years, Taiyi Sect will also make a lot of preparations, prepare various materials for the transaction, compile a list of items that need to be purchased, etc.
In just a few words, the two parties settled the matter without any doubts.
Gu Tanghai picked up the teacup, took a sip, rested for a moment, and then continued to speak.
"The second thing is that the single tiger elder of Shuangfeng Valley asked me to be the middleman and contact the leaders to do a big thing together."
While Gu Tanghai was talking, he took out a lamp from his storage bag.
The lamp is simple in style and appears to be made of bronze. The exterior is rusty and covered with patina.
"Golden Crow lamp." Meng Zhang said excitedly after staring at the lamp for a long time.
